My family of 4 had an amazing time at VP last week. Could not recommend it more.
First off, the pictures do not lie. The villa itself is incredible and the outside space even better. The views are truly something to behold. Especially loved how you could open the big shutters to the kitchen area, for easy access to food and beverage from poolside. The layout of the villa is very unique with its spiral staircase in the center, and having the master suite upstairs and two matching bedrooms for our teenage kids downstairs (main level between) was ideal for us, to give everyone their own sense of privacy when needed.
The pool is fairly small, but deep and wide enough to swim a few laps if you want. The water was pretty brisk during our stay, but imagine it would be much warmer in the late spring or summer months.
I can't really imagine not having a rental car, given the location is pretty isolated. There is a small beach within walking distance, about 1/4 mile down the road, and the Windjammer resort is a further 1/2 mile or so, which has a much larger beach as well as pool, bar and 5+ restaurants (we ate at two of them, both good enough). However, apart from that you couldn't really walk anywhere and I certainly wouldn't venture out on the "main" road on a bicycle or motorbike unless you wouldn't mind a traumatic brain injury while on vacation!
That said, if you're cool with driving on the left side of the road, on narrow and often treacherous roads in serious disrepair, then go for it. We did, and lived to tell the tale! My wife might disagree but I rather enjoyed it. Only a 10 minute drive to Rodney Bay (Reduit Beach, Massey's grocery store, many many restaurants, etc.) and another 10 or so all the way to Pigeon Island.
Not sure if it's mentioned, but the property has a local host named Esie, who is the absolute best. She responds almost instantly, day or night, and can fix you up with just about anything, from meal/grocery delivery to tours and activities. Huge perk.
There are only a few negatives to VP that I can think of, keeping in mind that the positives FAR OUTWEIGH them:
-- No bathroom on the main level
-- The road up to the villa is very narrow and rough in places, so if you do get a car highly suggest an SUV or jeep
-- It's a decent hike from the airport (UVF), about 1.5-2 hrs
-- Can get quite windy up there, especially at night (but feels great)
-- Water pressure is not great, partly because all the showers are rainfall style