Short Description
THE BEACH HOUSE- enjoy relaxed sophistication & beach-chic vibes yards from the oceanDescription
A beach house in the chicest sense of the word, the impeccable decor offers sophisticated & understated glamour in an oceanfront setting. I could go on forever about the cool, calm sense of luxury at The Beach House!
One of the closest villas to the beach on Tortola, it's elevated enough for privacy & glorious views over sparkling waters, but just a stroll from Long Bays soft sands & beachfront restaurants.
**construction below house expected to complete Feb'25** see photoSpace
🛋️ LIVING AREAS:
The remodel of this villa was just recently completed in 2021 and it's unrecognisable from its former layout as Van Dyke House. The new owners, talented and successful restauranteurs, have impeccable taste and created an amazing layout with an emphasis on indoor/outdoor living. It's a very sociable space, with multi-level decks bordered by lush landscaping ... the infinity pool appears to overflow into the ocean just yards away. A neutral colour palette, with white paints and natural woods are complimented with splashes of pale blue creating a very calming beachy vibe.
A house filled with air and light, the large glass-panelled doors allowing the sunshine to stream in and in true beach house-style, can be left open for summertime living. Packed with both style and substance, the kitchen is equipped with top of the range stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar with high stools and an eye for detail that only a chef could have. It flows seamlessly into the stylish living room and its 2 walls of glass doors that open out onto the deck. If you can bear to look away from the sweeping ocean views, it's a comfy room to watch the 50'' Dish Satellite TV and relax. A teak dining table for 8 sits on the covered porch directly outside the kitchen and is a blissful spot to enjoy meals with an ocean backdrop.
🛏️ BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS:
The 4 bedrooms are dotted around the property providing space, privacy & luxury for all guests. The bathrooms alone are exquisite with the most amazing selection of tiles and finishings.
1) The guest house/ primary is ultra luxurious - a spacious king suite where you can retreat to your very own spa-like sanctuary. It has a separate entrance at the top of the property and is up a flight of steps above the main pool deck. Complete with conveniences like a fridge/freezer, microwave, DeLonghi Coffee Machine, 32'' Satellite TV, sofa & indoor and outdoor showers, you could spend your whole vacation here! A private deck tops it all off and is a dreamy spot to enjoy time with your partner on the chaise.
2) Next to the BBQ deck is an elegant twin bedroom with ensuite bathroom which can of course be made up as a king bed.
3) Facing the beach, on the front porch is a split level queen suite with a spacious bathroom and 40'' SmartTV with Dish satellite.
4) The fourth bedroom is smaller than the others and on the lower level. It has a queen bed, 32'' Dish satellite TV and its own shaded porch and table and chairs overlooking the beach. *We do accept 8 guests but please note that this bedroom is really best suited to a single adult due to the size of the room and the louvre style doors to the ensuite bathroom.
☀️ STEP OUTSIDE:
The outside areas are just as sleek, elegant and sociable as the inside. The infinity edge pool feels as if it reaches right into the ocean and is an incredibly relaxing place to spend the day listening to the waves. Stylish sun loungers and fun bean bags keep the atmosphere relaxed, while the outdoor stereo system can create whatever mood you're looking for.
A whole other dining experience awaits on the upper pool deck where a stunning BBQ area with built-in gas grill offers the perfect backdrop for starlit dinners next to the pool.
There's also a convenient poolside bathroom with shower off the BBQ deck.
Access
Guests have sole access to the entire propertyNotes
🏡 By request, you have the option of a pool heater at the additional cost of $50/day. Many guests choose this in the winter months
🎥 SECURITY CAMERA: We do have security cameras looking outwards onto each driveway. They are for security and do not look at any living space on the property and will not infringe on your privacy
❗️We do not accept children at The Beach House for safety reasons as the bedrooms all have exterior access and are spread out around the property
🧹 HOUSEKEEPING: Your housekeeper Louise will visit once every 4 days. 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
💨 AC: There is both AC & ceiling fans throughout
⚡️ GENERATOR: The automatic-start generator is a great plus for any pesky power outages
📶 WIFI: There is Wifi
🅿️ 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
The Beach House is located in the exclusive but welcoming neighbourhood of Long Bay in West End of Tortola. You’ll be just steps from Long Bay Beach and Long Bay Beach Resort’s luxurious amenities.
🏖️🍴🎾LONG BAY (on your doorstep)
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. (Pool passes are not currently available).
🏄♀️🍴 APPLE BAY (0.6 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 (0.8 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 (1.4 miles away)
A charming village where you'll find local fisherman, fruit stalls, North Shore Shell Museum and D’Coal Pot restaurant.
🌅🍴WINDY HILL (2.3 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 (2.9 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 (3.6 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) (18.2 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 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.
