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Great House Villa

Beachfront comfort, a fitness centre

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Guest house with swimming pool
Best view in the world!
Views of Little JVD and Tortola
Deck with swimming pool and bbq.
Swimming pool with martini seat

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Jost Van Dyke
  • Place, Sandy Spit
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Trunk Bay
  • Place, Bubbly Pool
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tortola (EIS-Terrance B. Lettsome Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Great House Villa

Great House Villa is located on Sandy Ground Estates on the quiet east side of Jost Van Dyke, overlooking several smaller islands and cays (Sandy Cay, Sandy Spit, Green Cay, Little Jost Van Dyke). The entire villa is air conditioned. Your arrival to the villa will ideally be via water taxi or ferry and is the beginning of a memorable and relaxing vacation.

You will be met at Sandy Ground by Saga, our caretaker who will assist you with your luggage and provisions to the Villa. From here you will encounter far reaching views, welcoming ocean breezes and a serene sense that all your troubles are all far behind you. Saga will offer you concierge service should you need to make any reservations, feel like some local cuisine, or enquire about anything local on the island.

The two story guest house consists of 2 bedrooms each with a kingsize bed and en-suite bathroom, each with their own entrance. A living room upstairs with dining area, TV, DVD's, etc. Both bedrooms and living room have a/c. Each bedroom has a large wrap-around deck with 2 rocking chairs. The living room opens up onto to the pool deck with sun loungers and bbq, which is only steps to the quaint Caribbean kitchen with colorful wooden shutters. The kitchen is fully stocked with modern appliances. The swimming pool overlooks the ocean and has a "martini seat" for those wishing to stay cool while sipping on cocktails.

Wander through the tropical gardens to a viewing deck near the water's edge where a private copper bathtub is ready for you if you wish to bathe in the open air while watching the boats sail by.

A dinghy is available to those who wish to discover the surrounding inlets and beaches. A fee of $50 per day is charged for use of the dinghy. Please let the owner know if you wish to make use of this service.

Two double kayaks are available for our guests to enjoy.

Provisioning must be done ahead of arrival. You should arrive with all your groceries, or arrange to have them delivered. Please read the house notes once you have made contact with the owner. You can purchase a few emergency supplies in Great Harbor.

Great House Villa is your ideal getaway. This rental is suitable for a romantic escape or honeymoon, as well as a family and friends vacation.

The owners sometimes stay in the separate main house, however you will have sole use of the swimming pool during your stay and privacy is assured.

NOTE: We are the owners of the property and do not use any other agent for booking of Great House Villa.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Please turn off the ac unit before leaving the property.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
With the impact the Coronavirus is having on global travel, the owner would like to offer flexible dates for anyone who has booked or is a potential g

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

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Jost Van Dyke

What's nearby

  • Sandy Spit - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bubbly Pool - 10 min drive - 2.0 km
  • White Bay Beach - 15 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Cane Garden Bay Beach - 50 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Tortola Cruise Ship Port - 58 min drive - 28.1 km

Getting around

  • Tortola (EIS-Terrance B. Lettsome Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Banana's Bar & Grill
  • Soggy Dollar
  • Admiral’s Bar
  • Foxy's
  • Myetts Garden & Grill

Frequently asked questions

Does Great House Villa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Great House Villa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great House Villa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great House Villa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great House Villa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great House Villa located?

Situated on the beach, this villa is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Sandy Spit and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Bubbly Pool.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and property are absolutely stunning! Cathryn is a wonderful host and Saga is there to help with anything that you need. The house is secluded yet has all the modern amenities that anyone could need for an enjoyable vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Great House Villa. The property was clean, comfortable and well appointed. The view is breathtaking and unbeatable. The caretaker, Saga, was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Everyone in town knows and loves him! Follow the owner’s advice and rent a car to make trips to and from Great Harbor seem less. I hope we will return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Magical place

We had an amazing experience at this quiet, beautiful, relaxing space. We were all sad to leave and hope to come back for a longer visit next time. The views are incredible, the service by the owners and caretaker was beyond our expectations and clearly want guests to feel the same specialness about the place as they do. It is a memory making place for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

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

Amazing Place

Our family had an incredible week here. The property was perfect for us and had the best views. Loved everything about it. Saga was amazing and extremely helpful. Cathryn was very helpful with details and recommendations on transport/provisioning/etc. We plan to return again as soon as we can!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

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

Amazing location and property

Exactly as advertised. We loved Great House Villa. Beautiful home and setting. Incomparable view. And meeting Saga was a highlight of our stay in the BVI.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Great House Villa is wonderful!

This was our third stay at Great House Villa and we loved it as always.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Beautiful Location

Second time we stayed here for a week. Property is awesome and we plan to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fumiko A.

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

Remote beauty

Beautiful views, friendly and helpful staff. Comfy beds and an adorable Caribbean kitchen It was usually windy and rainy for Feb but we had a wonderful time. Living / dining space was cozy. A couple of fun places to hike
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey E.

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

As good as it gets!

In my next life, I'm coming back as Tuna. The cat. She lives in this paradise called The Great House Villa on JVD with her friendly, considerate, and attentive caregiver, Saga. She has lush gardens, endless views, soft sea breezes, lulling sounds of the ocean and small lizards as companions. Lucky us to have visited this magical place. Hope to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Time

we have stayed at Great House on multiple occasions and have loved it every time. This place is paradise.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Wonderful Stay

The house is very nice. One bedroom main level, one bedroom downstairs. Both full baths. Kitchen is supplied well. Super clean. Private pool with awesome views!!!! We will definitely stay again. Host were easy to work with and very accommodating. Saga is the “care taker” and was available for anything or questions.Overall 5 stars!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

You need to see this place

Such a fantastic property!! It’s our perfect escape and reset location, that’s why we keep coming back and the hosts are fantastic! We’ll be back again
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcy S.

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

Pure Paradise

We have experienced a number of different Caribbean Islands via VRBO and this has been the best yet! The villa is even better than the pics and description…beautiful views from every room and balcony. We rented the dingy and used it to visit nearby islands and snorkel with our daughters. We also decided to get a rental car to get to some venues on the other side the island like Soggy Dollar, Sydney’s Peace and Love etc. Saga who is the villa care taker was super friendly and knowledgeable and got us some fresh fruit (coconut and passion fruit) from the property. So lovely and peaceful from beginning to end.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

Best Vacation Ever

I can't say enough about our stay at the Great House Villa. Property was beautiful in every way. Saga was such a great help with everything. And access to the dinghy have us access to some great places on the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

eric h., Houston

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

Amazing

Everything was perfect!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Amazing trip and amazing house

I would highly recommend this place. Every view is a postcard and looks better than the pictures online! The house was beautiful and was everything we were expecting and more. I can't say enough about how great it was to meet Saga and have him help us with so many things. He went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our trip. Tuna was a great addition as well! Having the dinghy was an added plus. The private beach is beautiful. I can't say enough great things about the place. I would stay there again in a heartbeat. Next time I would fly into Tortola though instead of St. Thomas as it's easier to ferry over to Jost. And I would plan better for groceries as Cathyrn mentions in her house notes. Otherwise a fabulous trip and good times on Jost.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

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

Amazing!

My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the villa. The photos and description are very accurate. Having the inflatable dinghy was an added bonus, allowing us to explore the area by water and enjoy going to Foxy’s Taboo and Sandy Spit. The private beach was spectacular! Cathryn was a great communicator before check in, providing detailed information before arrival and Saga, the property manager was extremely helpful, assisting us with every need. Tuna the cat was a special visitor that stopped by daily. We loved it so much that we booked next years stay even before we checked out! The entire experience exceeded our expectations.6
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tod J.

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

Even Better Than the Pictures

I'm a bit of a restless person but this place cured me for the duration of our stay. The grounds are rugged but every step is worth it to the private beach and/or the "tub" deck. Our hosts were gracious, Saga was attentive, and Tuna kept an eye on us. We'll be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Incredible!

From pre-arrival communication with Catherine to the on-site hospitality of Saga, we had a perfect visit. The villa is breathtaking, and even as a hospitality-industry executive, I was blown away by the cleanliness and service. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

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

Fabulous Property

We enjoyed our stay so much! What a beautiful island and place to relax and enjoy! Saga was an amazing help with everything! The villa was perfect! I would recommend renting a car. The driveway is quite rocky and can be difficult to navigate if wearing flip flops and sandals and very dark at night after dinner out. Wonderful experience overall!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S., Ardmore

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

Secluded getaway with all the amenities! Saga makes the trip amazing!!!

Super easy to rent and communicate with Catherine and then Saga before arrival. The detail in the notes were key! Especially the transportation notes and food options.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent H.

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

You might not want to leave

We have been coming to the Island for the last decade. This year we brought some family with us to experience it. Over the years we have stayed at a few different places throughout the years. Great House Villas, is by far the nicest, most beautiful place (the villa and grounds) we have stayed; that along with Saga getting and helping us with anything we needed or had questions about. He truly is an Island treasure!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey B.

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

Absolutely Perfect.

Amazing home in a remote location. House was better than expected. Would definitely rent a Jeep as the road to the entrance and cab pick up is very difficult. View is amazing and Saga is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. We had an amazing trip - will definitely come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue and Tim M., Columbus, Ohio

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

Absolute heaven!

We stayed in the Great House Villa in early June 2023 and the weather was perfect every day. The views are magnificent, and the property extremely private and secluded, making for a totally restful vacation. Saga the caretaker was helpful and kind and showed us how to make fresh passion fruit juice. The resident kitty cat Tuna is loving and attentive—-always looking for a pat or a lap to purr in. We had a fabulous visit to Jost Van Dyke!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen F.

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

Fantastic

We had a great vacation at this home. It is beautiful, was fully stocked with the necessities and the views were spectacular. Saba was just amazing. He helped us with everything we needed. He really made our trip easier. He is also great to talk to. He gave us so much history about the island. Truly an amazing man
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cathryn Hempel

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In 2003 we purchased a house on Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands. We have since completed extensive renovations, creating what is now a beautiful luxury vacation home, with lots of added creature comforts to ensure that being on an out-island doesn't necessarily mean roughing it. Our main form of transportation to and from the villa is by boat (or ferry), which creates an exciting and diverse lifestyle. Much of the house was renovated after Hurricane Irma in 2017.

Why they chose this property

Jost Van Dyke is the perfect place to have a vacation rental. The island is frequented by a multitude of sailboats and charter yachts on a daily basis and has some world class beaches and beach bars. Vacationers come from far and wide to sail our waters and soak up the relaxed atmosphere on the beaches of Jost.

What makes this property unique

Snorkeling the waters below our property offers some wonderful sightings of sea life. For the more adventurous, visiting the deserted beaches of nearby islands and cays on the dinghy creates memories that will live with you forever. Sipping cocktails on the pool deck while the sun sets over the ocean and the pelicans swoop for their supper, one is inclined to believe that life can't get any better. Getting on a boat to transport us to and from the property is truly unique. Personally, my favorite time of the day is sunrise, when I get to spend some quiet time doing yoga on the deck.

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