Short Description
RIDGEMONT HOUSE spacious villa offering fabulous privacy & luxury for 12 guests above Long BayDescription
The definition of Caribbean luxury. Sitting high on the ridge overlooking the Caribbean Sea on one side & the Atlantic on the other, the 1.8 acre compound has truly spectacular views of our neighbouring islands.
The prestigious location, expansive plot & amenity-packed property might mean you don't need to venture out much, but 2 white-sand beaches & a handful of beachfront bars & restaurants are within 10mins.
Our team at Villas of Tortola would love to welcome you!Space
**PLEASE NOTE**
The Christmas / New Year rates are formatted differently to the default template on the booking platforms. Please see below or enquire for an exact quote:
December 18 2024 - January 3 2025: $2575/nt + tax (1-12 guests)
December 18 2025 - January 3 2026: $2575/nt + tax (1-12 guests)
🛋️ LIVING AREAS:
The main house contains the formal vaulted living room and dining room. Packed with light & air, it features panelled ceilings with fans and six sets of 9' high French doors that open to the terrace running along three sides of the very spacious Great Room. The view from here is simply stunning. You can enjoy the game on the 60" flat screen TV or your music on the Sonos sound system from the ample supply of squashy sofas. The glass dining table offers an indoor dining option, although we think you're going to want to go outside for that...
The Great Room opens into the fully equipped kitchen appointed with quartz counter tops and high quality Viking cooking appliances. You'll find everything you need here for self-catering, more than enough workspace and a central island/breakfast bar with high stools for enjoying quick bites to eat.
An air conditioned office located off the Great Room allows for a discreet conference call or a bit of work, if you must. Wifi is available throughout the villa -just bring your own laptop or portable device. An Epson printer is also at your disposal.
🛏️ BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS:
No arguing over bedrooms necessary, as all five of the luxuriously decorated bedrooms feature high ceilings, large windows and patios or balconies that frame glimmering views of the Caribbean Sea or the Atlantic. Each provides a king-size bed (alternatively up to two rooms can be converted to XL-twins), 40" flat screen television & bluetooth connected sound system. All bedrooms have en-suites and one has a tub as well as shower for washing off a day at the beach.
For maximum privacy, one of the bedrooms (COLUMBUS) offers all the features of a self-sufficient flat, including an eat-in kitchenette complete with stove, microwave and refrigerator.
Please read below and refer to the photos (which are labeled) to understand the layout of the various bedrooms.
DA GAMA - downstairs in the guest house, adjacent to the pool (4 poster king bed & ensuite with shower, exterior access only)
BALBOA - upstairs in the guest house, adjacent to the pool (king sleigh bed & ensuite with large walk-in closet and bathroom with shower & tub, exterior access only)
COLUMBUS - lower level beneath living room accessed from the driveway & pool deck (4 poster king bed + daybed, ensuite with shower & self-contained kitchen & dining area, exterior access only)
MAGELLAN - upstairs in the main house overlooking the pool ("Juliet balcony", 2 x twin beds that can also be made up as a king, ensuite with shower, shares a landing with MARCO POLO - ideal for parents and younger children)
MARCO POLO - upstairs in the main house above the entrance (private covered porch, 2 x twin beds that can also be made up as a king, ensuite with shower, shares a landing with MAGELLAN - ideal for parents and younger children).
The office: there's a queen-size pullout available in the downstairs office for 2 additional guests (total 12 guests). There is a 6th guest bathroom off the pool deck which can be used by any guests staying in the office.
☀️ STEP OUTSIDE:
Outside there is more than 2000 square ft of living space. Pull up a lounger and catch some rays on the expansive deck alongside the elegant infinity edge pool, or lounge in the shade of the veranda's comfy and spacious al fresco seating area. The convenient guest bathroom, changing room and shower is also just off the deck. You'll find a large propane BBQ poolside, which is perfect for grilling up a local Anegada lobster and enjoying it from the covered outdoor dining area. The views from here are just breathtaking - looking out along the coastline and across to Jost Van Dyke and its surrounding cays with a gentle ocean breeze is just blissful. It's a really magical spot to sit with friends & family and enjoy a meal together or listen to some music through the Sonos sound system.
To get above it all, head to the colorful gazebo high atop the ridge for a cocktail with friends, or some downtime & a quiet snooze in the hammock. Another incredible viewpoint, this is where I'd be going to watch those famous fiery BVI sunsets lighting up the skies.
Access
Guests have sole access to the entire property.Notes
❗️NOTE: The estate road that winds its way up to Ridgemont House is fully paved; a four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended for navigating the curves.
💨 AC: There is AC in all bedrooms & the office, & ceiling fans throughout
🧹 HOUSEKEEPING: Housekeeping is every other day. All linen and towels will be changed and a general cleaning will be done. Daily housecleaning can be arranged at your own expense.
⚡️ GENERATOR: The automatic-start generator is a great plus for any pesky power outages
📶 WIFI: There is Wifi in all rooms
🅿️ 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
Ridgemont House is in the hills of the exclusive but welcoming area of Long Bay in the heart of the West End of Tortola. Lots of the most beautiful and unique villas have been built here over many years as well as Long Bay Beach Resort. It has a friendly community feel with a good mix of residents and tourists.
🏖️🍴🎾LONG BAY (0.9 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 (1.3 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 (1.8 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.
🥭🍴CARROT BAY (2.1 miles away)
A charming village where you'll find local fisherman, fruit stalls, North Shore Shell Museum and D’Coal Pot restaurant.
🌅🍴WINDY HILL (3 miles away)
Head to Stoutts Lookout for a chilled beer with an incredible view over Cane Garden Bay or Banakeet (Heritage Inn) restaurant for one of the best dinner spots to watch the sunset on island.
⛴️🍴🛒SOPER’S HOLE MARINA (3.6 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 (4.3 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 (3.6 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.
