PAPAYA VILLA - a luxurious villa for relaxation & fun

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A covered patio with wicker furniture, a pool, and a view of the ocean.
A infinity pool with a view of the ocean and a covered outdoor seating area with chairs and a table.
A coastal area with a sailboat, lush green hills, and a beach.
A circular brick structure with a door leading to a view of the ocean and hills.
A spacious living room with a view of the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a large wooden cabinet.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Infinity pool
    A rare find - unwind in the stunning infinity pool
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Long Bay Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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West End, Tortola
  • Place, Long Bay
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Bay Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Apple Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tortola (EIS-Terrance B. Lettsome Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Fourth Bedroom suite

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Poolside King suite

1 King Bed

Poolside twin/king Suite

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Vine Cottage Primary Suite

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

4th bedroom ensuite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Poolside half bathroom

Toilet

Poolside king suite

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Poolside twin/king ensuite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Vine Cottage Master suite

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Washroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

West End

Located in West End, this villa is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Sapphire Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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West End, Tortola

What's nearby

  • Long Bay - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Long Bay Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Apple Bay - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Smuggler's Cove Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Tortola Cruise Ship Port - 21 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Tortola (EIS-Terrance B. Lettsome Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Omar’s Dockside - ‬14 min drive
  • Skinny Legs
  • ‪Sushi Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • Maho Crossroads
  • ‪Peg Legs - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does PAPAYA VILLA - a luxurious villa for relaxation & fun have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include infinity pools.

How much does it cost to stay at PAPAYA VILLA - a luxurious villa for relaxation & fun?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at PAPAYA VILLA - a luxurious villa for relaxation & fun on 5 Jul 2027 start from £6,614, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is PAPAYA VILLA - a luxurious villa for relaxation & fun pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at PAPAYA VILLA - a luxurious villa for relaxation & fun?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at PAPAYA VILLA - a luxurious villa for relaxation & fun?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PAPAYA VILLA - a luxurious villa for relaxation & fun?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PAPAYA VILLA - a luxurious villa for relaxation & fun located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Long Bay and Long Bay Beach. Apple Bay and Smuggler's Cove Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property and hosts were incredible!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2026
Thank you so much, we loved hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little slice of paradise

Everything about our stay was incredible. The accommodations made us feel like we were at home and the view was spectacular. Can’t wait for our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2023
So glad you found it relaxing Theresa! We hope you took the feeling home with you :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Papaya Villa is Paradise

We had the most wonderful vacation at Papaya Villa in Tortola. The house exceeded all of our expectations! The views were spectacular and Sam and JC were very gracious and attentive hosts. We loved every minute of our stay and can't wait to come back to Tortola.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2024
We loved hosting you! Thanks so much for the lovely review and we'd love to welcome you back any time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise at Papaya

Papaya Villa was a dream to stay at. The views were incredible. The property was beautiful. Great location with many restaurant options at the bottom of the hill or a very short drive. Short drive to Smugglers Cove, our favorite beach on the island. We did a boat day and took the ferry to Virgin Gorda one day and Jost another day. Great family vacation!!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Beautiful house and location. The property management company did a great job welcoming us and dropping by a food order. There are a ton of roosters on the island and several around the house that woke us up at 5:00 AM every morning. Unless you are a very heavy sleeper, I recommend taking ear plugs. Other reviewers mentioned the importance of a 4x4 if you are renting a car and I would reemphasize that as the terrain is very steep.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
If only I could train those roosters to sleep until 10 ;) Thanks for staying at Papaya Villa Brent, do come back again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Villa

Papaya villa was everything we hoped for and more. The house is beautiful and well equipped! The views are extraordinary! The property managers were quick and attentive to our needs. We loved every bit of this house and hope to be back in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paradise!

What a wonderful place to experience Tortola. Watching the sunset was an amazing way to start each evening followed by incredible food. The staff was so friendly and welcoming – there to assist in making each day perfect. The property is beautifully groomed right down to the lime trees. The bedrooms rooms were very comfortable and cozy. The sound of the ocean was so relaxing as you slept each night followed by your first cup of coffee on the balcony ~ truly a daily reminder you were in paradise. It’s a great place to just chill or explore the beaches and other islands of the BVI. The accommodations were spectacular …far exceeding expectations. I would highly recommend the Sunset House for a perfect vacation. Can’t wait to return!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sensational Experience

Four couples enjoyed this remarkable property for a week in early January. What a great retreat - the accommodations included everything we could have anticipated needing. Particularly impressive was the pool and the very comfortable common space - most of the time we just hung out together there. The vistas were remarkable, and we were close to many entertainment opportunities - restaurants, bars, and beaches. Best experience: we bought huge spiny lobsters right off the boat and cooked them on the grill. Charlene and Sam were more than helpful
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect vacation!

We spent 18 months preparing for a perfect vacation for our adult family. We wanted time together full of great views, divine beaches, snorkeling, hanging out. We chose Tortola for our jumping off place. This villa was perfection. Sam and Sharlene answered every question in advance. The layout was just right for three couples, plenty of privacy, great family sized areas to eat inside or outside, well equipped kitchen! . Comfortable furniture, unimaginable views from the unforgettable infinity pool. If you want to experience "l'heure bleue", just relax on the patio at dusk! We recommend renting a jeep, although we also had an AWD Kia. We cooked almost every night because we had plenty of space for 3 couples to work together, laughing and sharing. I would return yearly! Before our arrival, we received reminder emails and offers of help with various needs! We had one need which was quickly attended to by Sharlene. Thanks for helping us fulfill our dream vacation!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Idyllic home away

We stayed at Papaya Villa with friends and found it to be all we thought it would. We have been cruising the islands for the last five years and thought we would try being land based for a change. It turned out to be a great decision, and this villa is the reason why. As far as amenities go, it has them all. The pool provides cool refreshing views of Jost and the coastline up to Cane Garden. The rooms are all well appointed and the kitchen made for putting together some fantastic meals. Proximity to the beach is so close, and the snorkeling at Smugglers Cove is fantastic. Do look up our good friend Nigel at Smugglers as he makes great drinks as well as a shrimp, beans, and rice plate that hits the spot! Rentals can be arranged easily through Sam (our vehicles were waiting for us and the process was seamless) and J.C. was on the spot with any assistance we needed. We could have easily stayed another week and probably will the next time!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous vacation

Papaya Villa is truly brilliant! We stayed a week (wish it was longer) at Papaya. 3 adults 4 children ages 12-16 and had a spectacular time. The weather was only ok but it did not matter. Our time at the house (and our trip to the Baths/Cooper Island) was the highlight of our trip. Sharlene took great care of us and I highly recommend their suggested chef who delivered a plate of fresh fruit and banana bread every other day. The villa has everything you could possibly need and then some. We will be going back.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome!

We arrived for our two week vacation expecting a wonderful time, but curious if the villa actually would live up to all the accolades given to it. The house exceeded our expectations. The house was neat and very clean! Everything we could have needed was supplied. The kitchen was a gourmet cook's delight. The views are awesome! The management team helped us with rental cars and boat rentals. The maintenance people were great. We had a problem with the pool one day and JC was at the house within 30 minutes to assess the problem. The pool man fixed the problem the next morning. We enjoyed our two weeks and are planning a return visit. It was the most relaxing vacation ever!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Papaya Villa Vacation

We had the opportunity to stay in the Papaya Villa the first week of March 2016. We had the best vacation with another family plus 4 kids from 14-16! The kids are still talking about returning the the island and specifically the house. The views are second to none and the Management team was there if we needed anything from suggestions for boat rentals to ensureing we have everything we needed in the house ahead of time. Sam and JC who look after the property were very helpful, both before our arrival and when we were there. They ensured that the provisions we ordered and our hire car were waiting for us on our arrival and that we were met at the airport. I think the West End and round to the north coast from Long Bay to Cane Garden Bay is the preferred area to stay on Tortola with a nice undeveloped Caribbean feel and plenty of beaches and good restaurants. There is a return trip in our future!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Our vacation at Papaya

We have just returned from a week at Papaya Villa with my wife and two children (15 and 17) and two of their school friends. We had a great time and absolutely loved the house. The pictures on the website are good, but it is even better than the photos. The 180 degree views of the islands and the ocean are amazing and seen from the three double bedrooms which we used - so no fights over who went where! There is everything you need here, with space for family members to spread out. On the cooking/entertainment front, the house is ideal as it opens up to the outside to maximise the views and the breeze. The kitchen is very well equipped with US appliances and no shortage of plates, glasses, utensils etc. I have visited Tortola five times before on business and stayed in numerous hotels. Papaya is better than all of them. We will certainly return. The combination of space, privacy, the view and quality of furnishings makes this a highly enjoyable place to stay. We thoroughly recommend it. Sam and JC who look after the property were very helpful, both before our arrival and when we were there. They ensured that the provisions we ordered and our hire car were waiting for us on our arrival and that we were met at the airport. I think the West End and round to the north coast from Long Bay to Cane Garden Bay is the preferred area to stay on Tortola with a nice undeveloped Caribbean feel and plenty of beaches and good restaurants: Fish n Lime, Frenchmans, Sugar Mill, Myetts and D'Coalpot being particularly recommended. As you can see, we like this place - both Papaya and Tortola. Many a happy hour was spent floating in the infinity pool and admiring the view. You will not be disappointed here.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Home for BVI Vacation

This was our first trip to the BVI, and we could not have chosen a more perfect home for our vacation. Papaya Villa is an amazing home with views that are indescribably beautiful. My wife and I took our three children and, despite the incredible offerings of the BVI, it took a lot of convincing to get them to leave the house and explore the islands. The set up of the home is perfect, with a wonderful pool and very spacious outdoor area for cooking, swimming and just laying around. The kitchen is very nice, the bedrooms are cozy and comfortable and the landscaping adds a warm touch. The location of this house is great, secluded and while you really feel like you're the only one around within miles, it is a short drive to just about anywhere, beaches, restaurants, etc. The home is very well maintained and clean. The property manager goes above and beyond to help the guests. I could not recommend this home highly enough, and if we return to the BVI, I would not even look for another home in which to stay. It provided a wonderful vacation which my family will always remember.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Patric

Spectacular view, high end decor. The villas are tucked away from the road with space galore, large gathering area, or private nooks to nap, relax, read. Space between villas is like having your own apartment especially with the refrigerator and wet bar. The outdoor shower is so amazing. Plenty of sun, plenty of shade, ocean breezes. The infinity pool makes you feel like you are floating in the air. Extremely clean and comfortable property, impeccably maintained. The tropical landscaping around the property is lush with some gorgeous flowering plants. We had the best time. I recommend this property without reservation. You will not be disappointed.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tortola's Best

Our family has stayed here twice in the last 3 years.We felt this property has everything one could want while enjoying this beautiful island.The Infinity pool and the outdoor cooking and eating area allows one to enjoy the view of the Caribbean and Jost Van Dyke.The separate sleeping quarters allow family or friends to feel connected yet apart.We highly recommend this property as your vacation destination.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
So so glad you enjoyed your stay with Villas of Tortola at Papaya Villa!
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