Rays at the Reef
Rays at the Reef is a standalone, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom villa located on the golf course level of the complex. Updated in 2024, the villa is smoke-free and includes all the comforts of home including AC, Wi-Fi, HD televisions, plus a private patio overlooking Buck Island and the Caribbean, as well as a private atrium with screen shade for additional outdoor enjoyment. A variety of beach and sports equipment is available for guest use. Visit the Amenities page for a full list.
The Reef
The Reef is a residential community of one hundred and one villas located on the eastern end of St. Croix. Community amenities include a beautiful reef-protected beach, a hilltop saltwater swimming pool with one of the best views of Buck Island, a covered pavilion with Wi-Fi and plenty of lounge chairs. Additionally, the Reef has its own 9-hole golf course, an18-hole disc golf course,1tennis court and 5 pickleball courts, and 2 dining facilities: Ollie’s at The Reef and the award-winning Duggan’s Reef restaurant.
The Reef operates its own registered water utility consisting of a state-of-the-art reverse osmosis (RO) desalination plant with 700,000 gallons of water storage, and a sewage treatment plant which delivers non-potable water used for irrigation on the property.
St Croix
The largest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands, St Croix is located approximately 65 miles southeast of Puerto Rico. The island is about 28 miles long and 7 miles wide with roughly 50,000 residents – giving it a friendly, small-town vibe. St Croix is home to many attractions including beautiful beaches, a rain forest, a bioluminescent bay, and 3 national parks. The two largest towns, Christiansted and Frederiksted, offer a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
Since Europeans first discovered St. Croix in the 1600s, ownership the island has been claimed seven different countries culminating in the US purchasing and establishing it as a territory in 1917. The island’s history sadly includes slavery to work the many sugar mills established. The Governor abolished slavery on July 3, 1848 after an uprising of enslaved laborers earlier that year. Since then, July 3 is known as Emancipation Day – a major holiday for the territory. You do not need a passport to visit the island, the U.S. dollar is the local currency, and no sales tax is collected on any purchases. Visitors new to the islands will discover vehicles drive on the left side of the road – an artifact of previous countries that laid claim to the island over its history. And if a car flashes their headlights at you, they are simply indicating they will let you turn in front of them. Locals are friendly, laid back and referred to as “Crucians”. An important part of the island’s vibe includes greeting people as you are out and about with a friendly “good morning”, “good afternoon” or “good evening”.
St. Croix is well known for its beautiful beaches and dive and snorkeling adventures with the largest contiguous coral reef in the Caribbean that spans the north side of the island. There are several dive shops on the island ready to help with equipment, introductory and certification classes should you want to try scuba diving, and guided excursions to the many amazing sites. Additional water sports include snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, parasailing, and boating. On land you can enjoy one of the many beaches, hiking on one of the many trails, bike the back roads, enjoy a round of golf at one of the three courses on the island, explore the rain forest by jeep or ATV, enjoy live music at one of several venues, visit a casino or a horse race at the track, shop, dine, or enjoy a favorite beverage at a local watering hole.