Looking for that Perfect Getaway? Coy Cottage Great for Two
Location
Car: Recommended
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1986
About the owner: My mother and father, Martha and Gene Holder, began renting out the Yellowbird Cottage over 30 years ago, relying mostly on return guests and word of mouth. In 1978, after my sister and I left the nest, our parents bought the plot next door to where the cottage is now and moved to the island full time. Before they moved to Virgin Gorda they had run a small, private primary school in Colorado. Upon moving to the island their plan was to retire, but, instead they were approached by a philanthropist who wanted them to start a one room school for local children called the Valley Day School, which is still running to this day. At that point Virgin Gorda had no paved roads, grocery stores, or schools and over their three decades on Virgin Gorda they watched the island grow into a vibrant, thriving community with a strong local culture. Sadly, in 2015 my mother passed away and left this wonderful cottage for the family. Now I manage the rentals with my daughter, Kyra. We also have the help of a family friend, Seraphin, who takes care of the property and is there for our guests during their stay.
Why the Owner Chose Spanish Town, British Virgin Islands:
My parents fell in love with Handsome Bay and the surrounding community the moment they arrived in Virgin Gorda. The neighborhood was perfect for them because it was close to their school and in a local neighborhood. They built the main, two story house across the street first and that is where my mother lived until 2014. When they later built the cottage they decided to build something similar to the local houses, an open airy cottage with a large garden and a good view. You can still see a few of these houses around the island, but most of them have been replaced by larger more modern homes.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
The cottage gives visitors a unique opportunity to experience Virgin Gorda like a local. In Virgin Gorda we take care of each other and that is something you can feel the moment you walk out of the house and get a 'hello' from a passing neighbor or a honk of the horn from a friend. The cottage is a special place, a place where our family has had return guests for over 20 years, a place where people feel at home and want to come back time and again.
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Photos
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Mrs. Holder's Yellowbird Cottage above Handsome Bay
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Ocean view
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View of bougainvillea flowers from porch
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Full kitchen: sink and dish area
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Sitting area with art from around the caribbean
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Sitting area with view into bedroom
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View of bed from doorway
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View from bed of closet and bathroom
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King bed pulls apart to make two full beds
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View from the street of Yellowbird Cottage
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Savannah Bay, just north of the cottage
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Little Trunk Bay
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View of the Atlantic walking up to the cottage
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Wrap around porch
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Dinning area, perfect for a leisurely breakfast or an afternoon game of cards
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Full kitchen with gas stove, coffee maker, microwave and a great view
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Sitting area and library
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Open and airy layout
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King bed
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Closet
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Bathroom with shower
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View of sunrise from the porch
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The Baths, just a short drive from the cottage
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View of The Valley coming down from Virgin Gorda Peak.
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- Calendar last updated 09/09/2016