Tortola Holiday Villas (Caribbean)

Formerly the official residence of the Governor of the British Virgin Islands, the very private Allamanda Estate is situated on a breezy hilltop amongst lush, flowering gardens within prestigious Little Mountain Estate, and commands expansive wraparound vistas of ocean and green islets and cays. The tiled formal entry hall takes you to the elegantly-furnished drawing room, a large kitchen, the formal dining room, two air-conditioned bedrooms with ensuite baths, and finally to a sweeping native stone terrace framed by wide arches and tropical foliage and overlooking Beef Island's south side and beyond - perfect for sunset cocktails.

Fringed by a fabulous white sand beach and surrounded by shady trees and natural landscaping for privacy, Seashell's Zen attitude and the calming sounds of gentle surf will welcome and sooth you. Two air-conditioned stone pavilions edged with wooden decks, set with chaise lounges, table and chairs, offer two king bedroom/bath suites well separated for maximum privacy.

Walk just 200 yards from Sade to the white sands of famous Smugglers Cove Beach! This villa offers seclusion behind groves of tall shady trees, but is just a quick walk to the beach. Sade consists of the two-story Main House and the Guest Cottage next door, connected by a garden walkway and the pool and surrounding sun deck.

Sunny and painted in cheerful tropical colors, this new three-bedroom villa sits hillside, surveying a wide, breathtakingly beautiful expanse of islands and sea, with the graceful curve of sandy Long Bay Beach lying below in a grove of palm trees. Up a hilly road, Sunny Side Up offers three air-conditioned and very spacious bedroom/bath suites on three levels, well separated for privacy.

Beautifully designed in the West Indian style and very well equipped, Tara sits at the end of a tranquil neighborhood road for excellent seclusion. Overlooking lovely sea views and perfectly sited to refreshing tradewinds, this four-pavilion property is arranged hillside in a private garden setting.

Just a five-minute walk down a private path from this charming and handsome property and you'll find yourself on world-renowned Smuggler's Cove Beach. SummerSalt is built as two villas separated by a a lovely pool and shellstone courtyard with native landscaping, and offers dazzling views of the ocean and islands beyond.

Villa Towanda is a three bedroom villa that offers stunning views over magnificient Caribbean beaches and the islands beyond. The property sits on one acre of land atop Belmont Estate in the western end of the island of Tortola.

Tucked along the stony shoreline of Cane Garden Bay just 50 feet above soothing surf sounds, Seven Peaks offers total privacy and superb ocean views in a convenient waterfront location for your BVI holiday. A palm-lined driveway welcomes you into the seclusion of Seven Peaks.

Situated high on a hillside up a winding road, Casa de Miel provides a bird's-eye view of famous Cane Garden Bay below with its sugar-white sand beach dotted with palm trees, and of yachts riding at anchor. From the parking area, a wooden door set in the welcoming entryway fashioned of native stone and vivid burnt orange opens dramatically into the pool area and to its awesome panorama of blue ocean and green islands.

The elegance of the bygone Caribbean comes to life at lovely Jacaranda! Situated within exclusive gated Dolphin Estate near Tortola's Soper's Hole anchorage, this gracious four-bedroom home is set within beautiful landscaping graced with large shade trees and serpentine garden paths threading through the green tropical flora. Jacaranda's main level will take your breath away.

One of Tortola's most elegant and gracious homes, Quantock House sits on nearly two acres on Tortola's lush northwest side overlooking Brewer's Bay, and boasts some of the most spectacular landscaping we've seen in the islands. Electronic gates ushers you into the palm-lined driveway and to a covered parking area.

The moment you drive into the gated, magical grounds of Canefield House, you'll be enchanted by its glorious gardens set on 10 lush acres, encompassing a very private park-like setting. This estate home was built about 17 years ago where sugar cane was once grown during plantation days.

Built as a two-level home, the main floor of Emerald Crest consists of the living room which adjoins a gourmet kitchen and a separate dining room for six. A hallway behind these rooms leads to the air-conditioned king master bedroom/bath suite, featuring a romantic jacuzzi bathtub and its own private verandah.

Island perfection for couples or families! Summer Heights' hillside location affords long-distance ocean panoramas dotted with green islands in the distance and constant, cooling tradewinds. A broad staircase of Mexican coral tile leads to the enclosed sunny courtyard accented with river stones.

Unforgettable blue ocean views with a lovely sunset each evening are yours at this impressive property situated atop a breezy hill. Built as five pavilions surrounding an infinity pool with sunny deck, four king bedroom/bath suites offer serene privacy.

Villa Diamante is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac amongst a bower of trees and vivid bougainvillea. Built in three pavilions separated by a spacious sun deck and octagonal pool overlooking Sir Francis Drake Channel and the U.

Privately situated on four gated acres, this brand new 5000 square foot, Balinese-inspired villa with four bedrooms and four and a half baths, features stunning 180 degree ocean views, heated infinity pool, hot tub, outdoor gas fire pit, second floor gallery with wet bar and pool table, media room with large flat screen TV and surround sound, office with fax/pc/wireless internet, a fully equipped gym, air conditioning in all primary rooms and a private chef. Boating excursions on our 29’ fishing/ski boat, and Spa services are also available.

Treat yourselves to a castaways' vacation on a private island, far away from the hectic world and its noise and traffic, just steps from turquoise waters, coral reefs and an idyllic strand of sugar-white sand fringed with palms trees and sea grapes. This very secluded and fully-screened waterfront air-conditioned cottage is set behind a stone wall; a stone and shell pathway leads through an ancient wooden door brought from England and through tropical gardens to the Cottage's entry and to the covered wraparound porch decked with gingerbread trim, perched right over the shoreline.

CIELO was formerly known as Fawlty Towers, but has been renamed - Cielo means "heaven," and this villa is truly heavenly! The entry courtyard with its colorful bougainvillea, banana and palm trees welcomes you into Cielo, a relaxing and very private hideaway set high on a hillside with simply breathtaking, sweeping views of Cane Garden Bay, St. John, St.

A very sophisticated and elegantly furnished hideaway, blessed with the most staggering view of the ocean and 15 green islands beyond that we've ever seen! The three pavilions of Arundel begin with the palatial master suite, complete with tatami reading room, grand marble bath, and private deck. Arundel's living, dining, and kitchen areas are in the second pavilion with a stylish wet bar, superb stereo system with CDs for every taste, a baby grand piano, and alfresco dining by the pool and hot tub.

This famous ultra-deluxe estate, featured in Architectural Digest, is situated on its own private and gated 8-acre peninsula featuring 360-degree blue ocean views, a private dock for swimming, snorkeling and boating, a cliffside pool, wonderful original art and sculpture, and an attentive and discreet staff. Glorious natural lush landscaping accented with fabulous palms insures uncompromised privacy.

Gun Point is a 12 person rental villa offering serene and secluded luxury, a sense of history and a relaxing hideaway for groups large and small. The property was once home to a Royal Navy cannon which fired out at pirate ships passing through the BVI.

Nestled in lush tropical gardens over 100 feet above sea level, this unique and totally private villa is situated on prestigious Steele Point, an exceptional private peninsular estate which crowns Tortola's West End. The Gestalt's charm begins to work its magic as you enter via the stone walkway through a flowering garden courtyard surrounded by lofty palm trees.