Location: USVI - Water Island, Caribbean (Lot # 91 Walking Distance of Ferry Dock, and Honeymoon Beach)
Accommodations: Bed & Breakfast, 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 2-7)
Welcome to Tewa's Aqua Villa Bed & Breakfast! Come, sit and relax on the comfortably furnished lanai, and take in the laid-back pace of Water Island life surrounded by ocean views and tropical breezes.
Tewa and Bill, your hosts at Tewa’s Aqua Villa, will greet you at Phillip’s Landing, and transport you to your Water Island retreat.
After a wonderful night’s sleep lulled by island breeze and Caribbean night sounds, guests wake to the smell of coffee brewing, and a delicious breakfast served up by Bill, the master of the kitchen, known for his specialty omelets and pancakes that are to die for! Although, breakfast (during high season) varies day to day, will usually consist of tropical fruits, pastries or fresh croissants, passion fruit juice, Dominican Republic coffee, and eggs, French toast, pancakes or the omelet of the day. Champagne can be arranged, should you desire, after all, you are on vacation. During low season, a continental breakfast of pastries, juice and coffee are served.
Water Island is a small residential island inhabited by anywhere from 75 to 175 people, depending on the season, and is about 2.5 miles long and about a mile wide. It is the smallest of the four US Virgin Islands and the youngest, transferred to local government in December 1996. There are no hotels, gas stations, shops, churches, taxis or traffic. There is one small store on the island, so it is important to plan ahead, and purchase groceries, etc. on St. Thomas. The Water Island ferry runs several times a day from Crown Bay, St. Thomas to Phillip’s Landing about every hour from 6:30 am, with the last ferry at 6:00 pm. Night ferry service or special runs can be arranged.
There are plenty of activities to keep you busy if you enjoy hiking, walking, biking, swimming, fishing and snorkeling. You can go exploring or shelling at Limestone Beach. Or just spend a day relaxing or kayaking at Honeymoon Beach, where Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett shot a romantic sunset scene for the movie “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.”
On Friday nights, Pirates Ridge is the place to be for entertainment and homemade pizza and salad buffet. The Pirates Ridge is a small grocery store, bar and deli. They offer sandwiches and homemade pizzas. Groceries can be arranged with Pirates Ridge who will deliver to your place. Saturday evening you will want to be on Honeymoon Beach for dinner under the stars catered by Heidi’s Honeymoon Grill. Heidi serves lunch daily on the beach. Monday evening is movie night! Heidi will be there with popcorn, hot dogs, candy, wine, beer and pop. With the screen hung between two trees, locals watch from their golf carts, chaise lounges or chairs provided. The locals here are very friendly, and will raise their glasses to just about anything. Honeymoon Beach, is just a short walk away from Tewa’s Aqua Villa.
So, what are you waiting for? Call today to reserve your vacation in paradise!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Located in the main house. Please limit use - water conservation in practice here on the island. Water is very precious on Water Island as their main water source is rain collected in cisterns.
- Dryer: Located in main house
- Linens Provided: Designer-linens, bath and beach towels are provided
- Off Street Parking: is just outside the main entry to Aqua Villa, with easy access to walkway for Honeymoon or Harbor View Suite
- Beds
- Queen Bed: in Honeymoon Suite with comfortable trundle bed in same room. Each bed is equipped with a high quality mattress and mosquito net. Yes, there are some mosquitoes in paradise!
- Twin/Single Bed: in Harbor View Suite with comfortable trundle bed in same room.
- Convertible Bed (2) : Trundle beds in both the Honeymoon and Harbor View suites. Trundle can be twin or pulled up side by side to be king, perfect for a couple or for kids.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: in Harbor View suite
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): 14" DVD player in Honeymoon suite
- CD Player
- Music Library: Local music, local Reggae artist, Latin music. Feel free to bring your favorites.
- Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Each suite is stocked with necessary dishes and utensils.
- Refrigerator (2) : Full refrigerator in Harbor View suite. Mini refrigerator in Honeymoon suite.
- Microwave (2) : Microwave in each suite
- Catering Available: Can be easily arranged with notice prior to arrival
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Guests have use of a BBQ Grill with propane on the patio
- Deck/Patio: Outdoor Patio for Dining outside overlooking the Harbor of Charlotte Amalie
- Lanai: Covered patio for relaxing outdoors and spending leisure time in the tropical breezes from this restful spot.
- View/Location
- Ocean View: House is located on a crest lot with view of water to the north and stunning ocean views from balcony and patios.
- Water View: and great Harbor view. Watch the cruise ships leaving Crown Bay and the sailing yachts pass beneath us from our balcony.
- Communications
- Telephone: There is one shared land line with a telephone in each room.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: We allow guests to bring their small pets with deposit. There are two cats on the premises.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): We welcome handicapped guests
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): We are wheelchair friendly with most of the house on one level, with only a small step from walkway entry onto patio.
- Kid Friendly: We suggest kids ages 6 and up due to the safety issue of the wrap around balcony and railing. Small children could fall through if not carefully supervised.
- Smoking Allowed: Outdoors only, plenty of inviting spots.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Tewa, a Master Reiki Therapist and Holistic Registered Nurse, can arrange for in-house massages by Peter “Magic Fingers” Messina. Peter has credentials in Reiki, health training, acupressure and reflexology. For more about Peter go to www.stthomasmassage.com. Also available is acupuncturist and Yoga instructor, David Hammond and Healing Touch Therapist, Terri Peersal. Tewa is happy to assist you with any tickets or tours on Water Island or St. Thomas. Just let her know what you are interested in. You can charter a boat, reserve a sea kayak or bike tour. Just ask Tewa, she'll have many suggestions for you. Please go to www.vinow.com/waterisland for ferry rates and schedule, general info, and a list of things to do on Water Island.
Rate Details (In US Dollars or Canadian)
High Season (Dec - Apr)............ $200/night, per couple
$50/night, per extra person
Low Season (May - Nov) ............ $125/night, per couple
$50/night, per extra person
Inquire about our Monthly Rates for longer stays.
Rent the whole house for $3,500 a week!
Island transportation via Jeep, to & from Ferry or beach, small fee.
Golf cart available for rent
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose USVI - Water Island
Water island is a very special place. The perfect spot to relax and enjoy the beautiful life, nature provides, in a natrual surrounding. I am a local artist, healer, and spiritual leader. I chose this spot, because it allowed me to have a peaceful life,in a beautiful setting, with other local artists, in the neighborhood, as well as all the new friends I have made. Aqua Villa is the culminatin of my dream, island home. We welcome you to share it with us........the owner
Property Photos
- View towards St. Thomas harbor from patio - Virgin Islands Water Island Bed and Breakfast Vacation Rental
- Ocean views east from the front entry; crest lot for great breezes on patio - Virgin Islands Water Island Bed and Breakfast Vacation Rental
- Covered porches and comfy seating for relaxing - Virgin Islands Water Island Bed and Breakfast Vacation Rental
- Honeymoon Suite with private bath, queen & trundle bed
- Harbor View Suite with private bath, twin and trundle bed
- Frangipani & Jasmine lend an intoxicating perfume
- Honeymoon Beach, tranquil spot for daytime, of Benjamin Button fame
- Indoor Dining Area
- Kicking back on the open porch
- Wonderful Outdoor shower to get the sand off when returning from the beach.
- Crystal Clear water off the beach for snorkeling and swimming for all ages
- Breakfast is Served
- Evening Dining with a view of St. Thomas at night
- Red Footed Turtle
- Guests take a tour of St. John's National Park
- Lunch for Two?
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What an enchanted setting. You are a beautiful hostess and created a magical experience. Love, the Castles PS - A walk in Eden and an evening of grace.
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Lynn Belden , Marietta,Georgia USA
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George and I have had a wonderful stay at your B&B!! It is so inviting and fun. Exactly what we had hoped for! What we hadn't counted on was finding a new friend and that has been such fun, Tewa! You are amazing and you have made this event the Megan Bubb Cribb's wedding a warm place in our hearts forever. We have enjoyed everyday we have spent here, on Water Island.
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Your home is gorgeous and warm feeling! We are fortunate to be able to stay at your place on our first wedding night and morning together! The place and the concept of a B&B is exactly what we were looking for our night together. The atmosphere is perfect! or purrfect:o) Thank you for your wonderful spiritual energy! We hope to see you again.
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How happy I am to have been here with you in your "dream come true", Water Island home. You thought of and did everything possible for us to have a wonderful vacation experience!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Love for a long time, Sherry, gal from Idaho
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We have traveled, this trip, through the USVI & BVI, visiting over 10 islands. Never have we experienced the beauty and hospitality of your Water Island hamlet. Thank you for providing such a unique and wonderful experience. Love and Blessings, Mike
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Laura Brown , Lake, Quirira,kansas
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Juli Evans Wiethorn ,
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Tewa's Aqua Villa should be renamed "Paradise." Thank you for including the children and I in your Christmas dinner and celebrations. We shall be return.
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I simply had to put pen to paper and personally thank you for such a most lovely evening on the night you hosted our "Vietnamese Dinner." You out-did yourself this time around. Tewa, you went through so much trouble to make the evening as elegant, as romantic, as culinary delightful as possible. I had such a wonderful time, thank you my dear heart!