On St. Croix it just depends on your preference. Want a view? Then find a place in one of the many hills. Living by the water certainly has its advantages, but keep in mind the elements will be harsh on your belongings. You’ll have to upgrade to appliances that can withstand the salt air better! Each area of the island has it's own personality, East End…West End…North Shore...South Shore... they are all beautiful! We recommend talking to a real estate agent or broker to get help deciding which part of the island is right for you.

Check with one of our real estate agencies that have a rental specialist on staff to help with long-term rentals. You can also check the classified section of the local newspaper, and word of mouth usually works pretty well. You can rent condos, stand alone home, guests houses on a larger property, apartments attached to homes (usually downstairs) and even rooms with-in private homes.

You can get FHA, VA, USDA, and Conventional Loans in the U.S. Virgin Islands. To find our which option is right for you, and how to pre-qualify for a home loan, we recommend reaching out to a mortgage lender here on St. Croix.

It’s true, we drive on the left. We are one of the few places that drive on the left and historians are still arguing over why we do this. Don’t worry, you’ll get the hang of it quickly because most of the roads are 2 lanes. For the most part, traffic travels at a slow to moderate pace. But, please remember to wear your seat belt! It’s the law.

Want to know what it's like to drive on the left? Check out this video from Centerline Car Rentals.

Hurricane season runs from June 1 until November 30 with the peak of season being between August and October. BUT, hurricanes can occur at any time during the season. The last two major hurricanes to directly hit St. Croix were Hugo in 1989 and Maria in 2017, both of which hit in September. Since then, strict guide lines have been put in place to protect everybody’s safety. With hourly updates and hi-tech satellite imagery, hurricanes don’t come without plenty of warning. Preparations are made well in advance of the storm.

There are public, parochial and several private schools to choose from for all grades. You can choose a school based on your religion or on teaching philosophy of learning, such as Montessori. We have compiled a list of both public and private schools that can be found on our website under the LIVE section.

There is a hospital on St. Croix offering both standard and emergency medical care. The Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital is located mid-island near the Sunny Isles Shopping Center. If you require emergency attention, there is an emergency room at the hospital. There are also several Urgent Care centers for lesser emergencies. If your medical needs cannot be addressed on St. Croix, your professional physician will make a recommendation for you to go to Puerto Rico or to the nearest U.S. location for treatment.

The weather here is usually 88 degrees, mostly sunny, 10% chance of rain. This is the forecast most days for the Caribbean in general. But, the temperature does change, some days are rainy, and yes, some days are hotter than others.