Short Description
PAPAYA VILLA - a luxurious 4 bedroom villa with a refined air Description
Papaya's truly an exceptional villa in every way. The house was designed as a home, not just a holiday rental so amenities are top of the line & the furnishings are beautiful & high quality. If 'homely escapism' is a thing, Papaya's got it.
Nestled amongst vibrant greenery, the location's both tranquil & private but also close to restaurants and white-sand beaches. And, those magnificent ocean & island views never get old
Our team at Villas of Tortola would love to welcome you!
Space
🛋️ LIVING AREAS:
With an abundance of living and dining areas (and ocean views from nearly every space on the property), everyone will be comfortable and relaxed. Think lounging by the infinity pool, dining beneath the canopies of the pergola or sipping cocktails on the porch whilst watching yachts drifting lazily past. It's an island dream.
At the heart of the property is the Great House with large living space with both indoor and outdoor dining and living areas. Whether you choose to grab a sofa or bite to eat in either won't affect your view as all have sweeping azure vistas. A gourmet kitchen with all the conveniences you would ever need (including a 6 burner viking stove, dishwasher, warming drawer and subzero refrigerator) connects the indoor formal dining area and living room.
🛏️ BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS:
1) Vine cottage is a short sunlight-filled stroll past the pool and is the large primary suite with a king-sized four poster bed looking out onto the ocean and Jost Van Dyke. The ensuite includes both indoor and outdoor showers (showering with a soundscape of birds and tree frogs never gets old). There is a kitchenette and a private veranda overlooking the glimmering ocean making it a private and self-contained suite.
2&3) Two large and airy bedrooms lie at the heart of the estate in the Great House. In one bedroom there is a four poster king-sized bed with outdoor shower, the second bedroom has the convenience of two twin beds or a king sized bed with an indoor shower. These bedrooms both open onto a porch overlooking the infinity pool and the ocean view. The bedrooms can either be opened up to enjoy the sea breeze but also come with sliding screens and air-conditioning for those important cool down periods after enjoying the Caribbean sun.
4)The 4th bedroom is another private suite downstairs of the landscaped courtyard of the property has two twin beds (can be made up as a king), an ensuite with rainfall shower and a kitchenette with refrigerator and coffee maker.
☀️ STEP OUTSIDE:
The outside dining area overlooks the infinity edge pool and is a magical place to enjoy a meal with friends. The patio area is equipped with an outdoor kitchen with both gas fired BBQ and pizza oven, as well as an Indonesian hand crafted dining table set under a shaded pergola perfect for experiencing the outstanding Caribbean sunsets.
The villa is designed around a beautiful infinity edge pool overlooking the warm clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. The pool has a deeper and shallower stepped area to allow an additional place for guests to relax and admire the view, and also to allow kids a slightly shallower area of the pool. For working off those indulgent barbecues, there is a swim current machine, which can be used for swimming laps or just for fun! If chilling is more your thing, then one of the comfy cushioned sun loungers are a great place to catch some rays. The pool can be heated, so can be used day and night, and is excellent for star gazing as the property's private location allows wonderful views of the clear Caribbean night sky.
There are spectacular ocean & island views of the North Shore of Tortola. You'll be able to spot Jost Van Dyke, Sandy Cay and Green Cay from all parts of the property. Enjoy over an acre of landscaped gardens full of colourful and fragrant Caribbean plants. Do not be surprised to see native hummingbirds enjoying their favourite firecracker plant. For the kids there are lots of places to explore both on the property, including the 'castle keep' area, and around Long Bay. For those times when you prefer a shaded and cool area, there is a lawned back garden.
Access
Guests have sole access to the entire propertyNotes
🏡 A pool heater is available for an additional charge of $50/nt, guests often like this option during the winter months, Dec – March).
💨 AC: There is AC in all bedrooms and ceiling fans & ocean breezes throughout!
⚡️ GENERATOR: the automatic-start generator is a great plus for any pesky power outages
📶 There is Wifi
🧹 HOUSEKEEPING: is 2x weekly. All linen and towels will be changed and a general cleaning will be done. Daily housecleaning can be arranged at your own expense.
🅿️ PARKING: There is driveway parking for your convenience - no long slog with shopping bags or suitcases!
🎾 ACTIVITIES: You may see the Long Bay Resort amenities in some of the photos. Enquire with Long Bay Resort to purchase passes to the gym, tennis & pickle-ball courts. You can also purchase a pool pass for the day ($100 pp incl $75 food & beverage credit & access to the pool. Under 12's are free)
**CHECK OUT NOTES AT BOTTOM OF PAGE for nearby attractions & how to get around
Neighborhood
Papaya is located in the hills of the exclusive but welcoming neighbourhood of Long Bay in the West End of Tortola. It has a friendly community feel with a good mix of residents and tourists in the area. You’ll be just minutes away from Long Bay's beach and various wonderful amenities.
🏖️🍴🎾LONG BAY (0.7 miles away)
At Long Bay you’ll find a mile-long stretch of white sand & turquoise waters & a selection of beachfront refreshment options - 1748 Restaurant, Tropical Fusion, Johnny’s Beach Bar & 1748 Coffee Shop. If you’re feeling energetic there’s Long Bay Beach Resort’s Tennis & Pickleball courts. A day pass will buy you hours of fun! Gym passes also available as well as a spa for a little pampering. You can also purchase a pool pass for the day ($100 pp incl $75 food & beverage credit & access to the pool. Under 12's are free)
🏄♀️🍴 APPLE BAY (1.1 miles away)
A little village with world-class winter surf & a handful of bars and restaurants (Nardie's Beach Bar at Sebastian’s, The Sugar Mill, Tramonti) for all occasions.
🏖️🍴SMUGGLER’S COVE (1.7 miles away)
Smuggler’s Cove is idyllic & perfectly sheltered by its vibrant reef which provides sensational snorkeling & is home to Patricia’s laid-back beach bar. *cruise ship passengers sometimes come here so look online for the "BVI cruise ship schedule" to avoid the busier days.
🌅🍴WINDY HILL (2.9 miles away)
Head to Stoutt's Lookout for a chilled beer with an incredible view over the bay or Bananakeet (Heritage Inn) restaurant for one of the best dinner spots to watch the sunset on island.
⛴️🍴🛒SOPER’S HOLE MARINA (3.5 miles away)
Here you’ll find a great selection of restaurants (Omar's Coffee House, Admiral’s Pub & Pusser's Landing), a well-stocked grocery store, boat charter companies, shops, Driftwood Spa & more. West End Ferry Terminal is opposite (where you can catch ferries & water taxis to fellow British Virgin Island Jost Van Dyke and US Virgin Islands St John & St Thomas). Enquire with Soper's Hole Marina & Lighthouse Marina for dock space if you have a boat.
🏖️ 🛒💃 🍴CANE GARDEN BAY (4.1 miles away)
The buzziest beach on island, you'll find a whole variety of Restaurants & Bars (Indigo Beach House, Elms, Paradise Bar, Myett's plus many more) lining the water. You'll also find a small grocery store, a white sand beach with calm swimming & options for watersports & Callwood's Rum Distillery. *all these amenities mean that the cruise ship passengers come here, so look online for the "BVI cruise ship schedule" to avoid the busier days.
Interaction
✅ PRE-ARRIVAL:
Just after booking, The Villas of Tortola team will email you a short pre-arrival form & our digital island guidebook. We’ll make sure you have everything you need including directions to your villa, recommended car rentals & taxis, check-in options, online provisioning & much, much more. Plus, loads of tips, tricks, suggestions & personal recommendations for all things Tortola. And we’re here to assist with all of this too!
👋 CHECK IN:
Our role is to make sure that the property is always in tip-top condition & that you have the best vacation possible. Tortola is our home, we know our villas inside-out & we’re happy to answer any questions you may have about the property ahead of time.
We’re nearby if you need us for anything but we’re unobtrusive...just contact us by phone, text or email & we’ll be happy to help with any request.
😍 WE WORK DOUBLE-TIME TO MAKE SURE YOU ENJOY "ISLAND TIME"!
Transit
✈️ TERRANCE B. LETTSOME AIRPORT (EIS) (19 miles away)
is on Beef Island in the East End of Tortola (connected by bridge). It’s the only airport on Tortola and where you'll fly into.
⛴️ WEST END FERRY HARBOUR (3.5 miles away)
The closest place to catch a ferry to connect you to the US Virgin Islands (St Thomas & St John) and fellow BVI Jost Van Dyke
⛴️ ROAD TOWN FERRY TERMINAL
Here you can catch ferries to the US Virgin Islands (St Thomas) and fellow British Virgin Islands (Anegada & Virgin Gorda)
⛵ SOPER'S HOLE MARINA, LIGHTHOUSE MARINA & NANNY CAY MARINA
Arriving by boat & looking for dock space? Try these marinas nearby.
🚗 Although there are ferries to connect you to other islands, the public transport in Tortola is basically non-existent and there’s so much to go and see but taxis add up quickly. Tortola is only 14 miles long by 3 miles at its widest, but it’s a mountainous island and the roads can be quite rugged. We can help you to reserve a 4WD SUV or direct you to recommended local car rental companies who understand that good 4WD vehicles are mandatory to explore with confidence. They can offer delivery to your port of entry or villa (we can help organise you a taxi to take you to the property) & carry a selection of cars & jeeps. Jerry's Car Rental is our favourite and the easiest car rental company to work with online.
