Short Description
SANS SOUCI - Elegant villa w/pool & AMAZING views nr Soper's Holes' shops & restaurants, West End
Description
'Sans Souci' translates to 'without worries' & we can see why. Situated in a prestigious West End estate, the views of the glimmering ocean & neighbour islands are truly spectacular. Nestled amongst tropical palms, it's a tranquil oasis.
Homely & welcoming with great amenities, you may want to stay put. However the desirable location means you're within 10 mins of beaches, restaurants, bars, shops, surf, ferries & more!
Our team at Villas of Tortola would love to welcome you!
Space
🛋️ LIVING AREAS:
The neutral tones, Caribbean style paintings by local artists & beautiful quality Balinese teak furniture lends a calming backdrop for the views to take centre stage.
On the ground floor the remodelled kitchen is well equipped with stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer and all the gadgets you need. The Dining room offers seating for 8 and large sliding doors and screens on 2 walls providing light and breezes and the amazing ocean views. The living room has plenty of comfy seating, also has azure vistas and, if you can bear to tear your eyes away from them, a 55" SmartTV with FLOW cable and DVD player for your entertainment needs.
🛏️ BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS:
1) The new primary suite on the ground floor is a wonderful addition making this villa perfectly comfortable for just one couple without feeling overwhelmingly large. Everything about this suite is luxurious....from the king-size teak four-poster bed and built-in closets to the striking bathroom with double vanity and walk-in shower. Add to that the sliding doors at the foot of the bed that lead directly to the pool a few feet away...it's got to be the best way to wake up there is!
2) On the first floor you'll find the remaining bedrooms. Sleep like royalty in the gorgeous teak sleigh bed in the spacious king suite with walk-in closet and large bathroom with double vanity and shower. Sliding doors led onto the upper wraparound deck with the same mesmerizing views.
3) A 3rd bedroom with queen bed and built-in closets again offers the ocean views and breezes with the large sliding doors at the foot of the bed. A bathroom with shower located on the landing is shared by this bedroom and anyone who might be staying the office, although there is also a half bathroom is also located on the ground floor.
4) The office is not only the perfect WFH space (with hi-speed internet) but also has a futon (making a total of 8 guests) & its own AC unit. It's also located on the first floor and is nice and spacious and looks out to the pool and the ocean beyond. It too has access to the wraparound upper porch.
☀️ STEP OUTSIDE:
You're definitely going to be enjoying the great outdoors at Sans Souci, the views really are breath-taking. They can be enjoyed from multiple comfy loungers and seating arrangements around the villa, whether it's sun or shade you're after. The wraparound deck accessed from the living & dining room has an alfresco dining table which is a magical place to share meals with your family & friends with an ocean breeze.
The grilling deck (both gas and charcoal BBQ's available) is the perfect spot to grill up a local Anegada lobster as the sun sinks below the horizon. The infinity edge pool is an idyllic location for a cooling dip with a drink or a book at any time of the day. We've said it before, but the views really are magnificent and these are the things that make 'Sans Souci' or 'Without Worries' the perfect name for this gorgeous villa.
Access
Guests have sole access to the entire property
Notes
❗️NOTE: The drive up to Sans Souci is particularly steep. Tortola is mountainous & the road up is definitely for more confident drivers. This drive would NOT be suitable for someone with vertigo! Your vehicle MUST have 4WD, it’s absolutely necessary on the hills when it rains.
❗️NOTE: The smaller oval part of the pool is NOT a hot tub!
💨 AC: There is both AC & ceiling fans throughout
⚡️ GENERATOR: The automatic-start generator is a great plus for any pesky power outages
🧹 HOUSEKEEPING: is once a week. All linen and towels will be changed and a general cleaning will be done. Daily housecleaning can be arranged at your own expense.
📶 WIFI: There is Wifi
🅿️ PARKING: There is driveway parking for your convenience - no long slog with shopping bags or suitcases!
**CHECK OUT NOTES AT BOTTOM OF PAGE for nearby attractions & how to get around
Neighborhood
Sans Souci is in the exclusive but welcoming gated community of Towers Estate in the West End of Tortola. It has a friendly community feel with a good mix of residents and tourists.
🏄♀️🍴 APPLE BAY (1.7 miles away)
A little village with world-class winter surf and a handful of bars and restaurants (Nardie's Beach Bar, Sugar Mill, Tramonti) for all occasions.
🏖️🍴🎾LONG BAY (2.2 miles away)
At Long Bay you’ll find a mile-long stretch of white sand and turquoise waters and a selection of beachfront refreshment options - 1748 Restaurant, Tropical Fusion, Johnny’s Beach Bar and 1748 Coffee Shop. If you’re feeling energetic there’s Long Bay Beach Resort’s Tennis and Pickleball courts. A day pass will buy you hours of fun! 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)
⛴️🍴🛒SOPER’S HOLE MARINA (2.5 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.
🥭🍴CARROT BAY (2.5 miles away)
A charming village where you'll find local fisherman, fruit stalls, North Shore Shell Museum and D’Coal Pot restaurant.
🏖️🍴SMUGGLER’S COVE (3.1 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 (3.4 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.
🏖️ 🛒 💃🍴CANE GARDEN BAY (4.7 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) (16.5 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 (2.6 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.
