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BVI Boutique Resort – Frenchmans

Caribbean Boutique Resort British Virgins Islands Frenchmans – set amidst tropical gardens, with its own private beach. The resort boasts a clean and contemporary style that takes its cue from modern-day Caribbean living.

 

There is one/two bedroom villas that are strategically positioned far enough back from the world class restaurant – The Clubhouse ensure privacy but close enough to the private beach to take in the mesmerizing scenic panoramas.

 

The interior contemporary Caribbean/Asian elegance abounds throughout the living quarters. The great room includes an entertainment center, a combined living and dining area, a gourmet kitchen with top-of-the line appliances (provisioning available as per your request). Its custom colors contribute to a unique and restful ambiance. There is wireless access, phone, and TV/DVD’s player.

 

The Clubhouse Restaurant at Frenchmans offers a beautiful and leisurely setting for breakfast and dinners. The menu offers a variety of dishes, ranging from delicious French to Korean cuisine inspired menu changes according to the Island’s market and features the skills of Chef Paul Mason. Chef Paul is committed to bringing original and creative preparations focusing on fresh local Caribbean ingredients.

 

I am happy to suggest The Clubhouse Restaurant at Frenchmans for the 3 courses Sunday’s Brunches and A La Carte dinners. We have dined at The Clubhouse quite a few times, both at Sundays brunches and weekly dinners. Our experiences were wonderful, outstanding food and great service. The Clubhouse has a decent happy hour where they offer specials on Mojitos and tacos, definitely try the fish tacos they are delicious.

 

Villas Daily Rate:

 

$470 per night plus 17% (7% Government tax and 10% service charge) for two bedrooms (4 people)

 

$365 per night 17% (7% Government tax and 10% service charge) for one bedroom (2 people)

 

 


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4 Bedroom Summer Heights Villa

4 bedroom villa Summer Heights Vacation Villa in the BVI  

Summer Heights is situated on a private residential hillside location with long-distance panoramic views towards St John, Norman Island & Peter Island amongst many other smaller islands.

A broad staircase of Mexican coral tiles leads you to the sunny enclosed courtyard and expansive deck and to the cobalt-blue tiled pool, all overlooking panoramic sea views.

A roofed poolside loggia provides a beautiful setting for casual dining and viewing sunsets, with the adjacent gourmet kitchen and bar immediately at hand.

 Enjoy an early morning sunrise or yachts tacking up the Sir Francis Drake Channel – the views from this villa are simply breathtaking. A stylish curved glass brick wall separates the kitchen from the spacious Great Room. Four very similar bedroom/bath suites on two levels, decorated in ocean pastels, are just along the deck from the Great Room.

 All bedrooms offer teak, 4-poster king beds. The lower suites open onto a semi-shaded deck with double hammock whilst the upper two bedrooms open to private balconies.

All bedroom suites have ocean views. Summer Heights is a relaxed and restful villa with many enhanced amenities such as a gourmet kitchen, an inter-villa intercom, welcome bar, a high-speed ADSL line and a full diesel standby generator.

The villa owner’s accommodation is tucked away on the lower eastern side of the property completely separate from the villa’s amenities ensuring you of privacy at all times.

Barry & Roz also own a 72′ yacht, Endless Summer II, which can be chartered at a discounted rate if booking Summer Heights.

Amenities: Cable TVs, DVD player, 100-CD changer, A/C in the bedrooms, iPod docking station, movie + music collections, books, games, answering machine, computer with high-speed DSL + Wi-Fi, free Skype, equipped gourmet kitchen, bar with refrigerator for drinks; full-sized wooden baby crib, small wooden folding crib and highchair; double hammock, gas grill, beach chairs/coolers, generator,  maid service twice a week. A 4-wheel drive rental car is a must.

Villa Rental Rates

Apr 18 -Dec 18 /09 Dec 19 – Jan 8 2010 Jan 9 – Apr 9 2010 Apr 10 -Dec 17 2010 Dec 18 -Jan 7 2011

1-2 guests       $3200  $7000  $4600  $3200  $7000

3-4 guests       $3600  $7000  $4600  $3600  $7000

5-6 guests       $4100  $7000  $5100  $4100  $7000

7-8 guests       $4100  $7000  $5100  $4100  $7000

9 guests           $5000  $8000  $6000  $5000  $8000

10 guests         $5000  $8000  $6000  $5000  $8000

9-10 guests in Turtle Dove Suite

Thanksgiving 2009 (Nov 21-28) $5000/week 

A 14-night minimum rental is required at Summer Heights during the Christmas/New Year period.

Family pets, Shelley, a female yellow Lab, and Mishi, an elderly island cat, are friendly and well behaved.

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4 Bedroom Gestalts Villa

A Private Secluded Rental Villa on the Steele Point Estate Peninsula in West End, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

This home features open-air Mediterranean architecture which showcases living and dining areas on two levels. Enjoy Gestalts pool and deck area set on the Cliffside overlooking the Caribbean Sea below, or you can walk down to the villa’s private path to an ocean side dock ideal for sunbathing, swimming, and even snorkeling.

Gestalt is masterfully designed to combine maximum livability with unparalleled privacy. Gestalt is welcoming with its open air Caribbean living and flavor. Gestalt’s four bedrooms, all with a private bath, are located adjacent to the living area. The bedroom wing has been newly remodeled and each room has a private outdoor shower overlooking the villa’s manicured gardens and the tranquil Caribbean Sea.

All four bedrooms are on the upper level to the left of the courtyard, while the kitchen, primary dining area and a lanai (indoor/outdoor room) are on the upper level on the other side of the courtyard. The large, open living area is a half level below the lanai and the dining room. The pool and spacious pool deck are on the lower level and are accessed by stone steps. The best swimming however, is a few levels below your fresh water pool just a few step away there is a salt water pool.

 Amenities Cable TV, DVD player, VCR, CD player, Bose iPod Sound Dock for use at The Gestalt, radios, movie + music collections, books, games, A/C in all bedrooms; DSL line for your laptop, answering machine, fax machine; hair dryers, binoculars, Maid service twice a week, hammock, gas grill, nylon Pack ‘n’ Play crib/playpen; beach chairs + cooler, automatic generator, electronic gate into the Estate, dishwasher, laundry;  a pathway down to the private dock (the dock will be shared by next-door Blackbeard’s Hideaway). On-site concierge service, + complimentary transfer in private van with driver from airport or ferry to rental villa.  

 Weekly Rates

  • High Season-December 16th – April 30th 
    $7,500 per week
  • Off Season-May 1st – December 15th 
    $5,600 per week
  • Week of Thanksgiving 
    $7,500 for 1-8 guests
  • Week of Christmas 
    $13,500 for 1-8 guests 2 week minimum

Plus 5% gratuity for staff to rental rate and 7% BVI Hotel Tax. A Chef is available to prepare any or all meals 5 days a week at an additional cost.

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4 bedroom villa Jacaranda

Villa Jacaranda – West End, Tortola British Virgin Islands 

Jacaranda, the luxury contemporary villa situated within the exclusive gated Dolphin Estate near Tortola’s beautiful Soper’s Hole anchorage in the BVI.

 This four-bedroom rental home is not only extremely comfortable but also artfully decorated with contemporary Caribbean artwork and antiques with a true West Indian flair.  

As you enter the spacious Great Room, wide French doors greet you with blue Caribbean Sea views of Sir Francis Drake Channel, St. John and outlying islands.

The L- shaped verandah has a dining table, cozy chairs and a hammock; and on the other side, the swimming pool beckons, making this area one of the most favorite at Jacaranda. The kitchen is superb, completely equipped with state of the art appliances and quality cookware, and beyond in the garden alcove there’s an umbrella table and gas grill.  

A tiled staircase leads to Jacaranda’s garden level and to three air-conditioned bedroom suites with verandahs and more Caribbean views. Each suite is attractively decorated with an artistic mix of pleasing styles, with added punches of Caribbean colors in fabrics, throw rugs and original island artwork. 

Just below via exterior steps is Jacaranda’s fourth air-conditioned bedroom/bath suite, a smaller, very private getaway on the lower level. It boasts an exotic alfresco shower and a private patio just outside. This room is ideally designed for teens or grandparents as it has privacy away from the main accommodations. It has comfortable amenities such as its own fridge, TV etc.

Amenities Living room has TV/ DVD/CD player + VCR. Garden Level bedrooms each have cable TV with DVD/CD player + VCR, + Lower Level 4th bedroom has cable TV + CD player only. Villa has iPod docking station, radio, books, games, movie + music collections, A/C in all bedrooms, DSL line for your laptop, answering machine, safe for valuables in each BR, mini-fridge + coffeemaker in Lower Level BR, hammock, gas grill, dishwasher, washer + dryer for guests’ moderate use.

Your first night’s simple arrival dinner (cold plate with salad, bread, fruit, wine, beer, water + soft drinks) are included in your rental rate.

Jan 10 -            April 17   2009

1-4 guests $6100 $4600 $8600

 

   Apr 18 -     Dec 18  2009

5-6 guests $6700 $5000 $8600

 

    Dec 19 -   Jan 8  2010

7-8 guests $7100 $5400 $8600

Thanksgiving 2009 (Nov 21-28) $5400/week

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Toa Toa House Tortola

Toa-Toa House Villa for rental, Tortola

A broad staircase leads to the enclosed sunny courtyard overlooks sweeping sea vista of the Sir Frances Drakes channel.

The great room is centrally located into the courtyard with Toa-Toa’s master bedroom en suite bathroom directly above.

 The master bedroom is complemented by an indoor/outdoor garden shower and a romantic four-poster bed.

A poolside roofed dining loggia provides a beautiful setting for casual dining located at  one end of the pool deck; it adjoins a country-style kitchen, with a billiard room just next door.

There is another king bedroom suit on the opposite end of the yard; the third and fourth king bedroom suites are in two additional buildings accessible by steps from the pool deck.

All four bedrooms are fully air conditioned, with extended private veranda, and thoughtfully decorated with Indonesia accents and soft fabrics to provide complete tranquility and sense of relaxation.

Each bedroom has its own individual mini-fridge, and a private covered balcony. A car rental is a must.

Amenities: Cable TV, DVD player, CD player, CD’s , music, books, games  collections, DSL line + Wi-Fi for your laptop, wet bar at great room, billiard room, gas grill, assorted snorkel gear, beach chairs, coolers, stand by generator.

Villa Rental Rates

                     Apr 18 – Dec 18/09  Dec 19 -Jan 82/10  Jan 9 -Apr 9/ Apr 10 -Dec 17/10 

1-2 guests              $3200   $7000   $4600   $3200 

3-4 guests              $3600   $7000   $4600   $3600 

5-6 guests               $4100   $7000  $ 5100   $4100

7-8 guests                $4600   $7000   $5600  $4600  

Thanksgiving 2009 (Nov 21-28) $4600/week 

Thanksgiving 2010 (Nov 20-27) $4600/week  

Please add 7% tax and $500 damage deposit to all rates.

 JoJo the cat and Jagga the friendly Lab-mix dog may visit Toa-Toa guests from time to time.

Escort to Toa Toa included. Departure transfers not included.

A 10-night minimum rental is required at Toa Toa during the Christmas/ New Year period.

The following can be arranged - please enquire:

 Rental car – can be delivered and picked-up free of charge at the airport, ferry dock or at Toa Toa, Food/beverage provisioning can be stocked at Toa Toa prior to your arrival, A professional chef can be engaged for a special dinner or for several meals.

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Golden Pavillion Villa for rent Tortola

Just minutes walk from secluded Little Bay Beach and a 15 minute drive away from the airport, SunFunBVI Vacations is happy to introduce you to this brand new 5000 square foot, Balinese-inspired villa with four bedrooms and four and a half baths, features stunning 180 degree ocean breathtaking views (Guana Island, Josiah’s Bay, Great Camano island) providing you with total privacy. Golden Pavilion Villa is a unique property.

 The villa presents Zen tranquility and privacy juxtaposed with modernity and meticulous details. Walking gardens, paths leading to sunken stone retreats and sitting areas nestled under mature shrubs at cliff’s edge. Traditional Indonesian sculptures, art and furnishings fill the public spaces and the villa is decorated with a refined, distinctly British-Colonial flair. All bedrooms are elegantly appointed with imported four poster beds, exotic fabrics and quality draperies.

The entry courtyard is one of the villas unique elements. Covered with Jerusalem Gold stone and lined with imported Balinese footlights and statues, the courtyard is monitored by a hand carved, 1000lb stone Buddha who ensures perfect Karma for all that enter. The elevated entry pavilion with carved seating and comfortable cushions is trimmed on three sides by the lily and frog pond. Gentle colored lights bathe imported statues and stone wall interiors at night.

Outdoor Features: The centerpiece and one of the defining features of Golden Pavilion Villa is the heated infinity pool. Majestically centered on the ocean facing deck, with views east, north and west, the 20×40’ pool will be your daily focus. Overlooking the pool and the views beyond is the 16’ carved Balinese dining table with seating for 10. Additional cocktail seating for 8 is available poolside for all meals.

Living quarters: The villas 4 bedroom suites are all self-contained and include private baths with dual vanities, showers, walk-in closets with safes, air-conditioning and fans. All bedrooms have French doors to exterior decks with stunning Caribbean views. The oversized master bath is equipped with a Jacuzzi tub and private outdoor shower with dual heads. Each room is playfully decorated with its own color schemes; aqua blue, coral, moss and sky.

Amenities: Second floor gallery with wet bar and office with fax/pc/wireless internet are all provided, as is a fully equipped air conditioned gym.

Things to do while staying at Golden Pavilion Villa:

 Boating excursions on our 29’ fishing/excursion runabout are available (at $250 for ½ day and $500 for full)Enjoy the media room with large flat screen TV and surround sound.Pool table (full size).Portable DVD player in guest rooms.32” flat screen with satellite and DVD in master.Spa services (extra charge).Enjoy music, movies, and the book library; an extensive media collection for guests’ use. Available are two 160 gig Ipod’s connected to the two primary stereos, scores of paperbacks and hardcover books, and over a hundred DVD titles. Numerous Playstation 3 games are also available. Stay in touch with the office – office with fax/pc/wireless internet

STAFF AND SERVICES: Golden Pavilion Villa is fully equipped to accommodate anything from small family holidays, to large events including weddings or corporate functions. The estate manager has resided in the BVI’s for almost a decade and has a wealth of information ranging from restaurant options, sporting destinations, sightseeing possibilities and shopping needs.

Season Rates:

April 30th 2011 to Nov 18th 2011… $14,000/week

November 19th 2011 – November 25th 2011… $20,000/week

November 26th 2011 – December 16th 2011… $14,000/week

December 17th 2011 – Jan 6th 2011… $25,000/week

Jan 7th 2012 – April 29th 2012… $20,000/week

(7% government tax and 10% service charge not included)

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3-4 Bedroom Villa Pool House & Suite

Pool House & Poolside Suite

The ‘Pool House’ is located along a single lane drive, across from the tranquil beach of Well Bay, Tortola’s East End.

 This fully air-conditioned, newly renovated three bedroom villa boasts beautiful views and a private pool with large deck area. The main living area, kitchen and dining area of the villa open to the covered balcony patio – just perfect for outdoor dining and star-gazing. The spacious living room is perfect for entertainment and relaxation.

The open-concept kitchen looks out to the interior dining area where you can admire the amazing views from the garden and the beach up front.

Two bright bedrooms are located on either side of the main living area, each with their own private deck. One with a king bed while the other offers your choice of king or two twin beds. Each bedroom features a private en-suite bathroom with a rain-head shower. Steps away, connected by a covered walkway, you’ll find a large tranquil master suite with private entrance, wet-bar and seating area.  

Within the seating area is flat screen TV with DVD and Satellite. From the deck, you can admire the spectacular views of both the pool and ocean.

Pool House accommodates 1 – 6 guests. You may add “Poolside Suite’ for a total of 8 Guests.

Amenities:  A/C control in each bedroom and living room, sat. TV/DVD/CD in living room & master suite, ceiling fans, fully screened windows, room safes, resort robes, BBQ, dedicated phone line. Fully equipped kitchen equipped with dishwasher.   

The ‘Poolside Suite’ is nestled in the gardens of the main 3-bedroom Pool House with its own private deck and pool entrance. From the private entrance, you enter the sunny living room and kitchenette. The L-shaped kitchen has two bar stools for inside dining or cocktails.

Through a set of French doors is the private patio equipped with a dining table for 4, market umbrella and two lounge chairs. A couple of steps away is access to the pool.

The bedroom is air-conditioned and has a king bed and en-suite bathroom with rain-head shower. Poolside Suite is a romantic hideaway accommodating up to 2 guests.

Villa Amenities: A/C throughout, Satellite TV , Wi-fi for your laptop, DVD, CD player, CD/clock radio, Ceiling fans,Fully screened windows, Safe for valuables,  

 Escort from airport/Road Town ferry dock to Pool House & Poolside Suite upon arrival included.  Departure transfers not included.

A 10-night minimum rental is required during the Christmas/New Year period, 5 nights in high season and 3 nights in low season.  

Weekly Rates

                     April 4 -Dec 17 /09          Dec 18 Jan 4/10             Jan 5 – April 15/10 

Pool House 4/B  $ 7200                  $1400                        $12000

Pool House 3/B   $ 9600                   $10000                       $ 8400

Poolside Suite    $ 3800                    $5500                         $4500

Rates do not include 7% government tax & 10% service charge.

  Additional person charge for roll-away bed is $50 per night in Pool House with Poolside only.