Short Description
PERSIE'S DECK HOUSE - Caribbean treehouse
Description
Persie’s Deck House is named after Persie Fischer who first visited the island in 1981. She purchased the
house from a man known as “Rasta Mike” and began to renovate. Legend has it, that Rasta Mike was
good friends with Bob Marley and they often hung out in this very house. Feeling the vibes??
Persie spent nearly 30 years visiting and fixing up the house in conjunction with her daughter Julie who
did all of the design. There are a number of pictures in the house featuring Persie (in her trademark grey
curly hair). After Persie passed, the house has been used by the family and remains that way. We are
delighted that you to can enjoy our favorite get away. This home is a rustic no-frills wooden spot that's priced accordingly. Cute Caribbean style, a wooden structure painted in a rainbow of tropical colours, with space for up to 6 guests, in a great location just steps from beautiful Long Bay beach and a couple of restaurants.
Our team at Villas of Tortola would love to welcome you!
Space
🛋️ LIVING AREAS:
Designed for outdoor time as much as indoor time, Persie's Deck House has a front and back porch. The living room has a built-in sofa, and large table that's perfect for board games and family time. The kitchen is well equipped to whip up freshly caught fish or lobster from the fishermen in Carrot bay or BBQ some classic Jerk ribs. A ceiling fan keeps things cool (no AC).
The kitchen has all basic appliances including a blender and toaster etc (no dishwasher)
🛏️ BEDROOMS:
The 3 bedrooms can accommodate up to 6 guests. The master suite is a separate adjoining building with it's own porch and private seating area, and it has a king bed and bathroom with shower. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms are in the main house off the living area and each has a queen bed, they share a bathroom with shower. Each bedroom has a ceiling fan (no AC).
☀️ STEP OUTSIDE:
A flight of wooden steps leads up from the parking spot to a great little deck with 4 Adirondak chairs where you can chill in the evenings or tan during the daytime. The kitchen at the back of the house leads to a cool covered porch with dining table that's bordered by lush foliage for a truly tropical experience with the coqui frogs and crickets chirping in the background.
Notes
🅿️ PARKING: There's an off-road parking space at the bottom of the steps in front of the house.
Neighborhood
🏖️🍴🎾LONG BAY
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 (.3 miles, over the hill)
A charming little village in the West End of Tortola with world class surf, and you will be within walking distance of a selection of wonderful restaurants. Nardie's Beach Bar at Sebastians on the Beach is just a minutes walk away and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It also has a special weekend brunch menu and can be a lively spot to spend a Thursday or Saturday night as they host Bingo and Karaoke. The Sugar Mill is a beautiful upscale boutique hotel, just a short oceanfront quarter mile walk away. The main restaurant opens for candlelit dinners and its stylish sister Tramonti is open for breakfast and lunch with a beachfront position.
🥭🍴CARROT BAY (1 mile away)
A charming village where you'll find local fisherman, fruit stalls, North Shore Shell Museum and D’Coal Pot restaurant.
🏖️🍴SMUGGLER’S COVE (1 mile 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 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 (2.6 miles away)
Here you’ll find a great selection of restaurants (Omar's Coffee House, Omar's Fusion, 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 (3.3 miles away)
The buzziest beach on island, you'll find a whole variety of Restaurants and Bars (Indigo Beach House, Elms, Paradise Bar, Myett's plus many more) lining the water. You'll also find a white sand beach with calm swimming and options for watersports. *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) (17.6 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 (2.5 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.
