Luxury Six Bedroom Villa with Pool
- Minimum stay:Contact owner
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Perched on a hillside, 500' above the ocean, in the midst of a green oasis, Summer Heights, a friendly breezy luxury villa, is situated on Tortola's south coast just a short drive from the beaches, shops and nightlife of the island. Guests, who stay at Summer Heights, describe the villa as a peaceful hideaway with amazing views that seem to go on forever – one of the best in Tortola! Overlooking the Sir Francis Drake Channel, you can see all the way from Ginger Island in the east to Coral Bay in St John in the west. On a clear day, you can even see St Croix, over 30 miles away. If you are an early riser, the sunrise is spectacular! At night, the clear, uncluttered sky offers a wonderful opportunity for stargazing.
Our beautiful Tortola vacation home is approached up a winding country road through the breezy green hills of the private residential area known as Havers Estate. On arrival, a broad staircase of Mexican coral tile leads through the double entry doors onto a sunny enclosed courtyard with an expansive deck of crushed coral and the swimming pool, lined with cobalt blue tiles.
A roofed poolside loggia provides a beautiful setting for casual dining, with the adjacent gourmet kitchen and bar immediately at hand. A curved glass brick wall separates the kitchen from the very spacious lounge. A white leather wraparound sofa allows you to sit in comfort to watch TV or play cards at the glass topped teak coffee table. Two reclining leather chairs, with footstools, are in front of the large picture window where you can sit in comfort and enjoy the ever changing sea vistas. A corner desk holds the desktop computer which has Windows 8 as well as WiFi. Long distance calls can be made by VOIP using Skype or MagicJack. New teak furniture, imported from Bali, holds a wide selection of board games, for both adults and children, as well as an expansive library of paperbacks, covering all genres.
Just along the deck from the lounge, are four similar bedroom suites. The two lower suites open onto a semi-shaded deck hung with a double hammock while the upper two open to private balconies. The fifth suite, the Turtle Dove Suite, is in the east wing and opens directly onto the pool deck. This room also features a sitting area and a walk-in closet. Each of the five suites has a beautiful ocean view and features an impressive teak king bed with deep comfortable mattress, en suite bathroom, air-conditioning and flat screen TV / DVD combo. Above the poolside suite, and accessed by a staircase leading directly from the room, is a twin bedded loft room, ideal for children. This room shares the large bathroom with the room below.
Summer Heights is a luxury Tortola villa rental property and a relaxed and restful haven conveniently located to town, shops, restaurants and West End beaches. It is an easy fifteen minute drive to Road Town where you will find the main fully stocked supermarkets. The closest beach is at Long Bay, a ten minute drive west and Smuggler's Cove, which we think is Tortola's best beach, is just another few minutes further on. Nanny Cay Marina, a watersports and boating centre, is less than five minutes from Summer Heights. From here, you can rent snorkel gear, arrange SCUBA diving or rent a powerboat.
Barry & Rosalind Rice, the owners of Summer Heights, personally built and now maintain the villa in immaculate condition. Originally from England, their own accommodations are tucked away on the lower eastern side of the property, completely separate from the villa's amenities. They are always available to offer advice on where to go & what to do, respecting your wish for total privacy if you so indicate.
Property Type
- Villa
- 2 story
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Included
Suitability
- Clothing Optional/Nude Sunbathing Nearby
- Alternative Lifestyle
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
Bedrooms: 6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, Beds for 12
Bathrooms: 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms
Kitchen & Dining
- Ice Maker
- Microwave
- Cooking Utensils
- Coffee Maker
- Child's Highchair
- Dishes & Utensils
- Toaster
Amenities
- Iron & Board
- Parking
- Hair Dryer
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- CD Player
- Stereo
- Books
- DVD Player
Communications
- Broadband Access
- Wireless Internet
- Internet
- Telephone
Pool & Spa
Outdoor Features
- Lanai / Gazebo
Theme
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Romantic
- Away From It All
- Family
Location & View
- Water View
Activities
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Tennis
- Laundromat
- Hospital
- Massage Therapist
- Surfing
- Medical Services
- Wind-Surfing
- Fly Fishing
- Deepsea Fishing
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Snorkeling
- Cycling
- Water Skiing
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Groceries
- Marina
- Churches
- Playground
- Beachcombing
- Ruins
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Botanical Garden
- Cinemas
- Bird Watching
- Shopping
- Shelling
- Boating
- ATM/Bank
- Fitness Center
- Paddle Boating
- Eco Tourism
- Scenic Drives
- Sight Seeing
- Walking
Other Activities
Reviews
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Excellent villa!
Excellent villa!
- Guest Joe L.
- Date of stay 12/21/12
- Review Submitted 01/01/13
12 of us stayed 8 days over Christmas 2012. (Ages from 9 - 84.) The villa was terrific! The Villa was fully stocked with everything we needed. The pool was awesome! The beds were very, very comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. The view of the Sir Francis Drake channel was fabulous! Barry and co. could not have been more helpful with contacts around the islands. I highly recommend this villa.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers.
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WONDEFUL SUMMER VACATION
WONDEFUL SUMMER VACATION
- Guest Monica
- Date of stay 08/05/12
- Review Submitted 09/19/12
This august we stayed at Summer Heights and had a wonderful time. We were 3 families, 6 adults and 5 children and the villa accomodated all of us comfortably, with room to spare. The view is fantastic and we spent many aperitifs and evening dinners enjoying it and the breeze. The house is spacious, great well equipped kitchen, pool, computer access, wi-fi etc. Barry was a wonderful host, helpful in every way, his pumpkin soup and key lime pie are to die for!! and his daughter Susanna was delightful. we certainly would recommend this villa for a vacation in the BVI's and hopefully we will go again soon.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
Owner response: Thank you, Monica. I'm so glad you all had such a great holiday. Hopefully I'll get to meet you next time!
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A Very Happy New Year 2011
A Very Happy New Year 2011
- Guest Jennifer
- Date of stay 12/31/11
- Review Submitted 01/12/12
12 of us enjoyed the beautiful house so much that instead of going out for New Years Eve we all stayed in, enjoyed using the wonderful large kitchen, and ate a four course meal next to the pool with the amazing view over the sea. The sound system allowed us to play music outdoors and dance in the new year. Five bedrooms were large and spacious with en-suite bathrooms, the sixth is best used for children. The service was fantastic with mid-week housekeeping and I would recommend using George the taxi driver for all trips to town. Definitely a holiday home to remember and come back to!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Epic Villa. Fantastic Owners!
Epic Villa. Fantastic Owners!
- Guest Rob from Boston
- Date of stay 11/04/11
- Review Submitted 11/07/11
Just got back from a grand weekend on Tortola. Summer Heights was the highlight by far. Amazing views, great layout and amenities. And, wonderful owners! They had the fridge stocked with drinks, helped with car rentals and ferry service. Very friendly and accommodating. I would recommend the place to anyone...Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Outstanding villa
Outstanding villa
- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 06/30/11
- Review Submitted 07/27/11
My family and I (6adults and 3 children ) recently stayed at Summer Heights and had a wonderful time. The view is fantastic and we spent many happy hours enjoying that. The villa is very well equipped with everything one needs for a great vacation, awesome kitcen, games, pool, computer access etc. Roz and Barry were very friendly and helped with every question we had. Roz cooked a great meal for us and made the choice of food enjoyable to all even the kids. I would highly recommend this villa for a vacation on Tortola and hope to go again in the near future.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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We had a great time!
We had a great time!
- Guest Chuck
- Date of stay 06/25/11
- Review Submitted 07/09/11
Our extended family of 10 recently returned from a family vacation at Summer Heights, and were very pleased with the accommodations. The grandchildren enjoyed the pool and the internet and the games, and the adults enjoyed the comfortable beds and the spacious and well-appointed bath rooms adjoining each room. The kitchen was well equipped with all the items necessary to prepare and serve our food. The dining table was large enough for us all to gather around, and was well protected from the rain, provided the wind was not blowing strongly. The views are magnificent, and the outdoor furniture was very comfortable. The only real surprise for someone not familiar with the terrain were the roads. But Roz will guide you up and around the 4 hairpin turns to the villa, where you will descend through a short 45-degree driveway into a courtyard where your rental car can be parked. And from then on, part of your vacation excitement will be as you traverse the "roads" up and down the Tortola hilside. Roz and Barry are excellent hosts, remaining discretely hidden in their downstairs rooms until you need them, and then they will provide assistance and information as you require it, including which taxi to call if you need one(not all of them wish to travel over that road!). Our family all agree that the accommodations were first-rate, and we certainly would entertain the possibility of staying there again, if we are able to return sometime.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children.
Owner response: Thanks so much for your great review. We look forward to welcoming you back sometime.
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3rd Stay at Summer Heights
Guest comment entered by owner3rd Stay at Summer Heights
- Guest Glenn & Cary C
- Date of stay 04/28/11
- Review Submitted 06/13/11
What a great time we had at Summer Heights! This was our third time staying with Barry and Roz and their hospitality was wonderful! Each trip, we have brought a new person along with our family and they have each been completely "wowed" by Tortola and the views from Summer Heights. Driving up the road to the villa is crazy but after doing it numerous times we are used to the climb and our son loves the 4-wheeling adventure. We love gazing out at the Channel from the pool deck and our son loves seeing the sailboats passing by. And having a pool right at the property is so nice. Some days, we just stayed at the villa and relaxed and other days we voyaged to beaches at Smuggler's Cove, Long Bay, and Cane Garden Bay. Another day, we took the ferry over to Jost Van Dyke and just hung out at White Bay. Using Summer Heights as our base worked great for all that. We also enjoy the close proximity to Nanny Cay for groceries, restaurants and shopping. Our family definitely recommends Summer Heights. We love it there!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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The perfect oasis on a tropical island!!!!!
The perfect oasis on a tropical island!!!!!
- Guest Tania V.
- Date of stay 10/23/10
- Review Submitted 11/30/10
We stayed at Summer Heights for a week in October. The property is well tucked away on a lush hillside seemingly far away from the cruise passengers who come in for daily visits (but only 15 minutes from Roadtown). The house is beautiful and well equipped with everything and more you will need during your stay. Although all of the rooms have air conditioning we never had to use it because there was plenty of breeze coming in from the screened windows and sliding doors. The pool was an added benefit, we loved hanging out in the pool in the mornings while planning our day and in the afternoon after long days at the beach. Bonus, you can hook up your mp3 player to their stereo that also had outdoor speakers next to the pool. The view overlooking the sea at Norman and Peter Island is absolutely breathtaking and we often just hung outside in the poolside chairs, drink in hand, taking it all in. Nanny Cay Marina and Soper's Hole are both close and good for a little shopping and Smuggler's Cove was only a 15 minute bumpy ride and turned out to be our favorite beach. Barry and Roz were incredibly helpful and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed, knew how to get around and gave us some wonderful suggestions for local places. Thanks again for providing such a lovely oasis!!!!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Peaceful, relaxing & oh what a View!
Guest comment entered by ownerPeaceful, relaxing & oh what a View!
- Guest Heather Craigen
- Date of stay 04/19/10
- Review Submitted 06/09/10
We have stayed at Summer Heights several times and each stay is the same, if not better! This was our first trip to the BVI with both of our young children and they LOVED the home! Plenty of shade and great times in the pool. As we like to take a couple long vacations each year, it is important to us that the internet works flawlessly to be able to continue to work from time-to-time. The shade, the internet access, the pool and the view made this our best family vacation ever.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Views!!! Peace, hospitality and excellent internet service!
Views!!! Peace, hospitality and excellent internet service!
- Guest Heather C.
- Date of stay 04/19/10
- Review Submitted 06/09/10
We have stayed at Summer Heights several times and each stay is the same, if not better! This was our first trip to the BVI with both of our young children and they LOVED the home! Plenty of shade and great times in the pool. As we like to take a couple long vacations each year, it is important to us that the internet works flawlessly to be able to continue to work from time-to-time. The shade, the internet access, the pool and the view made this our best family vacation ever. Barry, Roz and Susanna are available for any questions and offer wonderful service. You choose whether you will ever see them during the week. They just look out for making your vacation memorable!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Rates
Rates shown are for double occupancy of each bedroom per week. Minimum stay 5 nights except holidays. Add 7% BVI government tax. Winter 2013: 1/2 rooms $4,200; 3 rooms $4,900; 4 rooms $5,600; 5 rooms $6,300; 6 rooms $7,000 Summer & Fall 2013: 1/2 rooms $3,500; 3 rooms $3,850; 4 rooms $4,200; 5 rooms $4,900; 6 rooms $5,600 Xmas/New Year 2013-14: 1-4 rooms $7,000 wk; 5 rooms $8,100 wk; 6 rooms $8,400 wk Ask about Thanksgiving 2013; 4% surcharge for credit card use.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
- Nearest Airport: Tortola (EIS) at 8 Miles
- Nearest Ferry: West End, Tortola at 4 Miles
- Nearest Beach: Long Bay Beach at 3 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Mulligan's Sports Bar, Nanny Cay Marina at 1 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Peg Legs at Nanny Cay Marina at 1.5 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1997
About the owner: We always had a sense of adventure and were lured away from England in the 1970's by the sea. We sailed across the Atlantic to the Caribbean in our 32' sailboat. Planning to be away for just one year, we never returned! Working as crew on charter yachts introduced us to the hospitality industry. When our daughter, Susanna, was born in 1986 settling in the beautiful British Virgin Islands, with their easy access to the US was a no-brainer! In the mid 90's we decided to build our villa Summer Heights. Situated on a hillside on the southern shore of Tortola with easy access to all attractions and with awesome views it has proved extremely popular with guests who return year after year. We would love to share our little bit of paradise with you and introduce you to 'Nature's Little Secrets' - the hidden gems of the British Virgin Islands!
Why the Owner Chose Havers:
We chose to build Summer Heights on Havers because of its central location, the constant breeze and the amazing views. We haven't been disappointed - the position is everything we hoped for and more! The ambiance is one of peace and tranquility. I can think of nothing better than sitting on the deck absorbing the ever changing vistas - I hope you will too!
The Unique Benefits at this Villa:
Summer Heights is one of the very few six bedroom vacation villas on Tortola and is priced to make it affordable for larger groups and families. The large deck area provides plenty of space to spread out and the six comfortable bedrooms ensures that everyone is treated equally.
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Photos
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Entrance to Summer Heights
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View of the pool and shaded seating area
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Kitchen & bar - a separate bar fridge with plenty of room for drinks
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Outside dining poolside
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Lounge with reclining chairs
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Turtle Dove poolside suite
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Twin bedded loft room
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One of the four similar guest bathrooms
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Outside dining
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View to Norman Island from one of top balcony suites
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A touch of whimsy
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There is a romantic ambiance at Summer Heights by night
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Aerial view of Summer Heights
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The kitchen is well equipped with plenty of storage
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Laundry room
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Lounge
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Lounge with wraparound sofa
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One of the four similar king bedded guest suites
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Master bathroom in Turtle Dove suite - shared with the loft
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Kitchen
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West end of deck with bedrooms & hammock - view to Coral Bay, St John
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Relaxing - the loungers on the sunny deck are great for sun worshippers
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Summer Heights at night
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