1, 2 or up to 5 BR - Price based on #BR requested. Short walk to Crescent Beach

About SALLY BROMFIELD

Tobe and Sally, the owners of Reef House, discovered the island of Bequia more than twenty-five years ago on a scuba diving vacation. We were totally charmed by the quaintness and beauty of this small island and embraced by the friendly attitude of the local residents; so they just kept coming back. We rented homes at various locations around the island and then in 2007 made the decision to purchase land and build our own home overlooking Crescent Beach (formally called Industry Bay due to the harvesting of the coconut palm plantation which still exists below the house). Needless to say, this was not an easy thing to do being that we live in Santa Barbara, California; but with lots of patience and four years of hard work, Bequia Reef House was created. Construction was completed in June, 2011. Many people ask us why we didn't build our vacation/rental home in Hawaii since we live on the West Coast. Our reply is: come to Bequia, experience its quaint charm, super friendly local people, uncrowded beaches and beautiful warm turquoise water and you will understand.

SALLY BROMFIELD purchased this Villa in 2007

Why SALLY BROMFIELD chose Port Elizabeth

We had rented various homes on Bequia, always close to the sea, as that is a prime requirement for us when taking a vacation. When we saw this half acre plus property on the undeveloped side of the island with its powerful views of the sea, sky and valley below; we knew that it would be a perfect site for a vacation home. TIME OUT - TIME IN PARADISE: We've all been told there is no perfect place in this world; but standing on the REEF HOUSE veranda on a full moon evening, gazing across the shimmering silver sea with warm tropical breezes caressing your body, comes close. This is a place where the clouds really do have a silver lining! To further enhance this magical encounter with nature's wonders, take a short stroll down the hill to the beach where stately coconut palms sway with the warm trade winds and dance in the moonlight, and the warm waters of the tropical sea wash up against your feet, tempting you to take a moonlight swim. Then you will understand why we choose to built Reef House in this location. :-)

What makes this Villa unique

We enjoy the open spacious design of the home. Its large rooms, dining porch and restful covered veranda all capture views of the sea and the ever-changing tropical sky. The beauty of the cut stone covered walls and high arched wooden doors are a pleasure to behold. When we are there by ourselves we just use the Upper Level which has been designed as a TWO BEDROOM home all on the garden entry level of the property. The Lower Level three bedrooms are reached by stairs on the outside of the villa and cannot be seen from the Upper Level. After a cup of tea or coffee in the morning, we like to take off for a hike along the infrequently used little road at the bottom of the hill, walk along the usually deserted Crescent Beach, stop by the Turtle Sanctuary for a visit and then carry on up the road to the stone quarry and trail that runs along the edge of the cliff above the sea. Most of the time we are all by ourselves enjoying the beauty of nature. We feel blessed that such a place still exists in this crowded busy world. Reef House is a place of tranquility. We also greatly enjoy having a wonderful very friendly house keeper (who is also an excellent cook) to help with the chores. And our property manager is delightful and very knowledgeable about all aspects of Reef House and living in Bequia. Our plunge pool has been a real joy for our grandchildren. We enjoy a cool dip or just sitting on the underwater bench soaking in the views and serenity of this private hillside location above the turquoise sea. The bay below the house is wonderful for swimming as the off shore Crescent Bay Reef breaks up the surf so the waters in the bay stay calm. Snorkeling along the reef is also good fun on calm sea days.