Short Description
Apple Tide -Light beachfront apartment w/ private deck, 2min walk to bars & restaurants in Apple Bay
Description
The Tides condo is made up of three 2-bedroom apartments and is a very special spot for ocean-lovers. Being THIS close to the water is a rarity on mountainous Tortola, and at Apple Tide you can virtually step out of bed and into the ocean. Located right in the heart of the quaint Caribbean village of Apple Bay, you’ll be just steps from local beachfront restaurants, world-class winter surf and great summer snorkelling.
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Space
LIVING AREAS:
Apple Tide’s spacious kitchen is fully-equipped for self-catering and has floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open out onto a large terrace with ocean breezes, BBQ and dining table for 6.
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS:
The 2 bedrooms with queen-size beds are comfortable and light, also with those stunning azure views. The 2 bathrooms means you can have one each, and both have showers.
STEP OUTSIDE:
The outdoor areas of Apple Tide are really special.
As Apple Tide is the ground floor unit, you’ll be treated to a larger terrace area complete with plenty of seating, a dining table for 6 and a BBQ. Watching the surfers catching waves and the boats sailing lazily past from this spot never gets old.
The sun deck right above the sea is a wonderful place to enjoy a sundowner as the sun sinks below the horizon and set the sky alight. You’ll also have your own private little patch of beach!
Access
Apple Tide is the ground floor unit of the 3 The Tides Apartments.
Notes
🏡 Checkout our separate listings for Spring Tide (middle floor) & High Tide (top floor)
❗️ There is a modest surcharge for a third and fourth person of $35pp (no charge for children under 18yrs)
💰 There is a 10% discount for stays of 7+ nights
🏝️ PLEASE NOTE: The beach can be more pebbles than sand at certain times depending on the swell conditions rather than season (impossible for us to predict)
🧹 HOUSEKEEPING: There is a maid service for stays of 7+ nights
💨 AC: There is both AC & ceiling fans throughout
📶 WIFI: There is Wifi
🅿️ PARKING: One parking space per unit for a small / medium sized car only
Neighborhood
🍴🏄♀️APPLE BAY (on your doorstep)
A charming little village in the West End of Tortola with world class winter surf, and you will be within walking distance of a selection of wonderful restaurants. 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 (0.9 miles away)
A charming village where you'll find local fisherman, fruit stalls, North Shore Shell Museum and D’Coal Pot restaurant.
🏖️🍴🎾LONG BAY (0.4 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! There's also gym passes & 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)
🍴WINDY HILL (1.8 miles away)
Head to Stoutts Lookout for a chilled beer with an incredible view over the bay or Banakeet (Heritage Inn) restaurant for one of the best dinner spots to watch the sunset on island.
⛴️🍴🛒SOPER’S HOLE MARINA (
Here you’ll find West End Ferry Terminal (where you can catch boats to fellow British Virgin Island Jost Van Dyke and US Virgin Islands St John and St Thomas) and a great selection of restaurants (Omar's Coffee House, The Admiral Pub, Omar's Fusion & Pusser's Landing), a well-stocked grocery store, boat charter companies, shops and more.
🏖️🍴SMUGGLER’S COVE (1.8 miles away)
Smuggler’s Cove is idyllic and perfectly sheltered by its vibrant reef which provides sensational snorkeling and 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.
🏖️ 🛒 💃🍴CANE GARDEN BAY (12 MINS DRIVE)
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 small grocery store, a white sand beach with calm swimming and options for watersports and 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 and taxis, check-in options, online provisioning & much, much more. Plus, loads of tips, tricks, suggestions and personal recommendations for all things Tortola.
👋 CHECK IN:
We’ll coordinate your arrival with the property manager so that your arrival goes smoothly & you feel relaxed from the moment you step foot on island.
We’re nearby if you need us for anything but we’re unobtrusive...just contact us by phone, text or email and 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) (17.5 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 (2.4 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
🚗 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.
