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View from balcony; looking towards Virgin Gorda

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Beef Island, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Long Bay Beach
‪7 min walk‬
Trellis Bay Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Tortola Cruise Ship Port
‪14 min drive‬
Tortola (EIS-Terrance B. Lettsome Intl.)
‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

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Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

If you like quiet and sandy white, you will love Long Bay Beach below Mermaid Villa. You can walk or drive; it is paved all the way. Mermaid Villa offers cool breezes and a pool alongside the patio, where you can eat outside, with a Gas BBQ handy. There is a washer/dryer, a full kitchen with all amentiies, including a dishwasher; and wireless for your computer/cell There are two bedrooms. 2 king beds,one can be made into twins.
The 2 bedroom share a bathroom which has two sinks and a shower.
All linens, dishes and beach towels are furnished. This is perfect for 2 couples or
a family of 4 to vacationing together, The pool is private. no one else uses it.

Please look at the up-to-date calendar to see what is available. So many renters have returned year after year and, of course, new ones are welcome, too.
** Another one bedroom apartment is also available on same property; See 'Little
Mermaid'..#380118 which can be rented with Mermaid Villa or separately. If rented together then a separate price can discussed. A new solar hot water system was
installed in 2021. on Mermaid Villa.....I apologize to those who were interested in
renting the Guest House. As an economic measure because of the hurricanes
and Covid, it has been rented separately full time and is not available as stated
in a previous ad. My apoloogies .
Keywords: Private, quiet, handicap accessible, close to
restaurants and other beaches, most of all, spectacular
views.

Property manager

Janet Dart

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

All ages are allowed

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Beef Island

Located in Beef Island, this villa is in the mountains and near the beach. Her Majesty’s Prison Museum and Government House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tortola Cruise Ship Port and Hodge's Creek Marina. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Beef Island, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

What's nearby

Long Bay Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Trellis Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Hodge's Creek Marina - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
Anegada Island - 12 min drive - 8.8 km
Tortola Cruise Ship Port - 14 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

Terrance B. Lettsome Intl. Airport (EIS) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

‪Beans - ‬14 min drive
‪Trellis Bay Market Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
‪Virgin Queen - ‬13 min drive
‪Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar - ‬14 min drive
‪The Pub Fort Burt - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Mermaid Villa: Breezes, a Pool and a Sandy White Beach; have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Mermaid Villa: Breezes, a Pool and a Sandy White Beach; pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid Villa: Breezes, a Pool and a Sandy White Beach;?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid Villa: Breezes, a Pool and a Sandy White Beach;?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid Villa: Breezes, a Pool and a Sandy White Beach; located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Long Bay Beach and Well Bay Beach. Trellis Bay Beach and Little Bay are also within 3 mi (5 km).

9.8

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Mar 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place with a wonderful view

Nice two bedroom guest house with a pool. Wonderful sea breezes, two nice necks and a lovely cover patio next to the pool. Pool was only for this units use. We really enjoyed the long beach view and watching the airplanes land in the distance at Beef Island Airport. You can walk down to the beach, or a very short drive. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike K.

Feb 19, 2025

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location but dated

We enjoyed our time at this property which has a great location overlooking the airport. Property is dated however and could use some updates. We had an issue with water one day as the tank ran out. Screens could use repairs as the mosquitos ate us alive inside the property. Pool is nice and very deep which is rare anymore.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy i.

Jan 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BVI’s Best Kept Secret- Mermaid Villa

Wonderful property, host, views, amenities, beach, mountain and salt pond beach birding and of course little Mermaid pool. With Jan on site, you instantly get questions answered and the real skinny on local restaurants and day excursions. Jan has a 40 year plus knowledge of bvi and Beef Island to share. Spot on!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori-Ann C.

May 21, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tortola Escape

Our visit to Tortola was one of relaxation and adventure! Being greeted by Jan the owner was warm and friendly and extremely informative. She has lots of knowledge of the island and surrounding areas. We enjoyed our stay at Mermaid Villa with views of Long Bay and surrounding islands. Convenient pool and patio for Al Fresco dining was a plus. Everything one needs in kitchen for in Villa meal preparation and access to laundry facilities. The Villa was spacious and comfortable. Jan was always accessible and helpful with local recommendations! She is a lovely part of this memorable vacation. We will be back to enjoy Mermaid Villa again! Thanks Jan… We ❤️ you!! Rick & Lori

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Angie D., Cedar Rapids

Apr 6, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location to relax

For us it was a perfect location to unwind and relax. We enjoyed watching the planes fly in and out of Beef Island. We were also able to easily enjoy 5 beaches (via ferries). After trying to see everything we could, we spent our last day enjoying the property’s pool and peaceful location. Jan is a sweet host and we enjoyed hearing her stories. Thanks for sharing your piece of paradise!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

Jan 18, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a view

The view from this property is just amazing. The owner is warm and friendly , Such a Sweet woman. Thank you Janet

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben F.

Jan 6, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning location and views, one-of-kind hospitality

Janet and Leslie are wonderful hosts - welcoming, helpful, interesting and kind. The home was great for our family of four. The kids loved the pool, the pets. The restaurants nearby were fabulous.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Dec 2, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Villa, Delightful Host

Our 6 days at Mermaid Villa were lovely and relaxing. The villa is extremely comfortable and well equiped, overlooking a beautiful beach. It is conveniently close to the airport and several good grocery stores. One thing that truly sets it apart is the owner, Jan Dart, who lives next door and is very responsive. Plus, as a 50 year resident of Tortola she gave us a unique pertsonal perspective on the BVI.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vaughn H.

Sep 16, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calm and Quiet Get-Away

Had an excellent time and the owner was always available and even invited me to an excellent dinner. Use of a pool and a 5 minute walk to the beach was icing on the cake.

Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Apr 15, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My husband and I had a wonderful 5 week stay at Mermaid Villla

Waking to the sunrising over distant Virgin Gorda and the sparkling sea reminded me I was in paradise everyday. The house has views of a half dozen islands to the south and three or four islands to the north and east, really making you feel connected to the BVI's. The big crescent of Long Bay Beach lies just below the house, a short walk down the seldom used Little Mountain Road. It's a wonderful powder sand, relatively calm swimming beach with some coral and snorkling at the ends. There are a few beach bars and chairs and umbrellas, but very few people on the beach. Local people and families mostly. The hike around Little Mountain on the paved road is about 1.2 miles with great views. Nearby Trelliss Bay is a little gem with several worthy little restaurants and the site of a fun Full Moon Festival once a month. You can also conveniently catch the ferry to Virgin Gorda and Anegada, as well as a free shuttle ferry to Scrub Island, from Trelliss. Yes, the airport is there too - but It doesn't dominate. The house is well equipped, very clean, and comfortable with large bedrooms and a big dining room table, 2 decks, big covered patio and your own sparkling pool that we used everyday. Jan, who lives in the big house on the estate, is a thoughtful landlady and knows everything about the island, it's history, and surrounding islands. She is a fabulous resource. We loved everything about our stay at the Mermaid!

Stayed 33 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Apr 8, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love Jan Dart

Jan's hospitality is Amazing. We would definitely stay in her property again.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Feb 25, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot, lovely house, charming host

Jan was great, made sure we had everything we needed, and we had a lovely stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Jun 24, 2017

Great place!

Loved our trip to this area. Jan was a great host and spent a lot of time making sure that we were taken care of. She went out of her way to give us some great restaurant advice and was always available if we needed anything. The location is perfect and has a great beach right next to it. The kids loved the pool and we would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tim T., Malmoe, Sweden

Feb 12, 2017

Great location and house

Stayed with a 4 years old boy who loved the pool of course We don't have many complaints at all and Jan togeter with our neighbours Norman and Patty made the stay a terrific time. Only reason for not giving 5 stars is because we felt the house needs a bit of a makeover in some areas, which Jan most likely knows anyway. In all, a great stay and would gladly recommend the house

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emil B., Birmingham, Alabama

Aug 28, 2016

The real island experience

If you want to get away from the tourist thing and really experience the islands, mermaid villa is the place for you. Jan's place is on top of little mountain where you get the best views you could ask for. The villa was nice, well-equipped and even had a private pool. We did our grocery shopping just a mile down the road and the island hopping was easy due to the centralized location. Not to mention, you had a private beach a half mile away. I highly recommend mermaid villa to anyone who is looking for the true island experience.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Jun 9, 2016

The Five Star Reviews are TRUE

I can confirm that all the positive things that others have said in their reviews are true. I took my wife and 11 year old boy for their first visit to the Caribbean. Expectations -- especially mine -- for the prefect vacation were running high. Years ago I had stayed in West End, and that is where I first set out to find a rental for us. I hadn't even considered Beef Island. Even though on my previous visit I had never made it to that part of the island. Why would I want to stay near the airport when Long Bay (the other LB - West!) is so beautiful? Turns out, Beef Island/East End is the prettiest, quietest and cleanest part of the island. Jan's place is just lovely, with wonderful views and breezes and pretty plantings. I loved playing in the pool with my son after a day out. There are no pictures of the kitchen -- so let me assure you that it's a full functioning kitchen with absolutely everything you could ever need to cook any meal. Long Bay beach below was almost always deserted -- and it's gorgeous. Worried about the airport below? It truly does vanish into the background. We rented a car for the week and visited a bunch of other beaches; we never stayed long though -- too many people or not as nice; "let's get back to our beach!" We saw lots of nice fish in the bay and snorkeled with turtles on three consecutive days. Another huge plus is having Trellis Bay just a few minutes car drive away, with its few quaint arts shops and a couple good places to eat (huge rotis for $7). 10 Starts, not five! Thanks Jan! You're a great host.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kris S.

Apr 5, 2016

Everything you want

My three kids (9, 10, 12) loved our Spring Break visit. The view is the best on the island, the beach was almost our private beach and when we wanted to cool off without going anywhere, we had the beautiful pool. At night there was tv and wifi. Jan is the perfect hostess.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rita W.

Mar 10, 2016

Spring Break Treat!

It is a year later from our trip to BVI, but we have such wonderful memories , I had to write a short review. The Mermaid Villa was a lovely home, with a beautiful view. You looked down on a beach that was almost empty. The beach was easy to get to and a lovely spot. The pool was nice to take a quick dip in after a wonderful day at the beach. Jan was very helpful and took good care of the house. My husband, myself and our teenage son had a relaxing, wonderful vacation. We would go back there again!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

Feb 23, 2016

Great house, very relaxing

Our family of 4 with two young adult children thoroughly enjoyed our 10 nights at Mermaid Villa. We wanted a quiet place to experience “life as locals”, not the typical tourist atmosphere and we found it here. It had everything we needed including snorkeling equipment, beach chair and towels which was great for enjoying both the beach and underwater life of beautiful Long Bay which is just down the road and never crowded. There were endless views of the surrounding islands from the windows and balconies of the house. It made for great sailboat, cruise ship and even small plane watching from high above, binoculars provided too. The pool was terrific and clean for cooling off anytime. We made good use of the large BBQ grill and well equipped kitchen for many of our meals. The close proximity to the airport and ferry dock worked out great. Unlike coming from the main island, there is no traffic so making our flight back was easy and quick. Ferry rides too were convenient and quick for visiting other islands, note: take the 6:30AM to Virgin Gorda to enjoy the Baths before the cruise ship masses arrive. We recommend renting a vehicle for making the short trip to Road Town for provisions as well as exploring the rest of Tortola. The hospitality of Jan, the owner, made us feel right at home and she was there if we needed anything or to ask for recommendations about local activities or shopping. We look forward to another visit in the future.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro B., Los Angeles, CA

Feb 2, 2016

Wonderful vacation!

I'm happy to tell how great my vacation was. Jan the owner of the place, is a fantastic person, very helpful and taking care of the proprety. The house itself has everything, and is only minutes away from what I consider the most beautiful beach on Tortola. Quiet and no people, sometimes I had the entire beach for myself. The villa is located in a quiet spot, but Road Town the main settlement, is not too far away; you should rent a car and explore the whole island. Driving from the villa to Road Town is just a 20 minute drive, and you will experience amazing sceneries. I can't tell how much I am thankful for this wonderful experience, and I truly recommend this place. Thanks again for everything, if I ever return to the British Virgin Islands I will certainly stay again here.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Apr 26, 2015

Ms.

Had a great stay here. The place was clean, pool was great and the view was awesome. The owner was very nice and helpful with things to do around the island.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Apr 22, 2015

Great Place To Stay!

Would highly recommended staying at the Mermaid Villa for your next vacation! Everything was perfect! Jan was great to work with and was willing to help out with anything we needed. The villa was spacious and had everything we could need. The pool was nice to have to cool off and the views from the property are spectacular. The location is convenient being close to many bars and nice beaches! It's definitely a great deal and a place you would love to stay!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

d d., Marietta GA

Feb 20, 2015

wonderful views and comfortable accomodations

Two couples spent a week at this lovely villa on Beef Island. The views from the lanai were breath taking and we spent many hours sitting in the shade by the pool. The location was near the airport, and watching the planes come and go was fun, the sounds of the engines in the distence not bothersome. We enjoyed the well equiped kitchen and cooked many of our evening meals there, not wanting to venture on the winding roads at night. The nearby beach was lovely, with shade and quiet waves lapping the shore. Having laundry facilities was very nice , and our gracious hostess, Jan, provided plenty of beach towels, a cooler, and some chairs for the beach- she even loaned us her snorkle gear! We enjoyed getting to know her and her 3 well mannered dogs who popped by to see what was for dinner most evenings. Fans in each room kept us comfortable without airconditioning. We can't wait to return!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

Feb 6, 2015

A quiet and relaxing spot

We spent 16 days here and it was a very comfortable villa. Easy walk down to the beach and a delightful pool to cool off in. Great outside patio with a BBQ. Convenient location on the East End of Tortola. Great spot for a quiet and relaxing vacation. Jan was a perfect host.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

wei z.

Dec 29, 2014

great property to rent!

We spent 2 weeks at Mermaid Villa and it was a blast! Jan was a wonderful host and very inclusive. We arrived on Thanksgiving day and Jan naturally invited us to have dinner with her friends and guests at a local joint. It was wonderful to meet her friends and got to know a bit more about island life through these long-term residents! The property was very private, and the beautiful long bay beach was within walking distance. It was a great place to relax and de-stress. I'm going back in May and I would recommend this property to all my friends!

About the host

Hosted by Janet Dart

I have been in the rental business since 1985
but have lived on Little Mountain since 1972.
and after being widowed I started the rental
business. Snorkeling, diving, sailing have been my favorite things
to do, but now I concentrate on my rental business.

Why they chose this property

We chose the location on Little Mountain because it was near the airport. My husband was a pilot and we had a helicopter that we kept right on the property and used it for island hopping, we had heli-pads at some of the restaurants; visited all the beaches and flew to the USVI quite often. Of course now there are many FAA/BVI rules that would prohibit that type of flying these days but we couldn't have picked a nicer spot to live.
Not many polaces have a beach to walk to and an aiport to arrive and depart
tofrom so close. and so convernient

What makes this property unique

The view from Mermaid Villa is spectacular.
You look down on Long Bay Beach which is almost always empty. We do have cruise ship people that visit Long Bay and I find they are quiet, no noisey
music and stay a shor time. There is a reef for snorkeling off to one side and it is quite protected from the Northern swells that occur in the winter months. The road to Long Bay is paved, so you can walk down or drive to the beach. I walk my dogs to
the beach every late afternoon 7 days a week. We have several good restaurants and beaches no more than 10 minutes away, so no long drives at night. We also have one restaurant closeby that offers a shuttle. Trellis Bay nearby offers unique art and gift shops, a small grocery, and several restaurants and bars, . There are ferries to take you to many of the other islands. Nearby East End Village offers you grocery stores,
There are churches just minutes away from Little Mountain. Road Town, our Capital, is just 20 minutes away where you can shop for groceries on a larger scale. Ask about
taking a ferry to Virgin Gorda to seethe baths and other sightseeing areas.
You will want to rent a car f you want to explore Tortola and all its beaches and/or
see all the wonderful views and eat at the unique restaurants for lunch and dinner.
you can arrive by Ferry from St. Thomas (look on line for ferry schedules and make
a reservation) or arrive from Puerto Rico by plane at the Beef Island Airport.
When booking a car, other than at the airport, ask them if they will deliver to Little
Mtn. for your convenience. Askjif you can leave the car at departure parking and if
there are any fees involved.

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