Tucked away and secluded on the mountain side and overlooking Cooten Bay, Surfside Garden was the Oasis we were looking for to restore peaceful balance in our hectic lives. My wife and I arrived late in the evening on the island of Tortola. Our gracious host Heather, who helped us tremendously with suggestions and advice in planning our trip, met us in town and guided us to our home for the next 8 days. Heather went above and beyond from the detailed tour of the Villa to numerious suggestions to make our experience and time on the Island a memorable one.
The Villas location, design, appointments, and amenities......all perfect! We awoke the following morning to view the property for the first time in daylight. ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE AND MEZMORIZING. The spectacular view from anywhere on the property was almost surreal. We couldn't stop saying "Wow" and "F#*n Amazing" for pretty much the remainder of our stay. We felt like we were living in a Tropical Paradise post-card. Our plans to eat out frequently fell short as we did not want to leave the Villa and it's inspiring beauty. It was an experience to cook in the Gourmet Kitchen that was incorporated into the open air concept design overlooking the waves crashing on the beach and mountainside below. And of course the outside grill offered another unique outdoor culinary experience.
Getting around.... A little stressful driving and navigating the first few times out but eventually you get the hang of it. GPS and a detailed map a MUST? No road signs anywhere and the roads go from paved to gravel and back again. Definitely needed the Jeep or 4W/AWD to navigate adventurous excursions weather it was a trip to the grocery store or mountainside driving. Of all the beaches we were on, Rouge Bay, aka Lava Flow, is a must on your list. Only a 7 min drive on the Estate property roads, the Beach is secluded, pristine, picturesque and will have you be in total awe of nature once again. The waves are big and the undertow strong, so leisurely swimming is a challange.
Back at the Villa.....Evenings were so incredibly relaxing. We would layout back or in the driveway looking up at the vast cosmos and catch glimpses of the frequent shooting stars. The sounds of the frogs, cicadas, and the constant low rumble of the oceans waves would place you into a trance.
The Gardens and surrounding landscaping on the property were amazing! We would walk the winding pathways daily.Out of Characters. We loved it. See you soon