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8.8

Excellent

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4135 sq m

Popular amenities

Breakfast available

Air conditioning

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Dryer

Kitchen

Explore the area

Apple Bay, Tortola

Long Bay Beach11 min walk
Soper's Hole Marina7 min drive
Smuggler's Cove Beach7 min drive
Tortola (EIS-Terrance B. Lettsome Intl.)44 min drive

Most relevant reviews

2/10 Terrible

The property is not listed accurately. You need a small jeep to get to the property especially if it is raining the bedr...

Nov 24, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Direct from Owner - Amazing Ocean Views - Walk to beach

Just above Little Apple Bay. The open air design brings the uninterrupted view and breezes inside. An excellent value for those seeking upscale at moderate rates. Sugar Apple has two air conditioned king bedrooms, ensuite baths and full kitchen.

Unobstructed panoramic views of the azure sea dotted with sail boats range from Jost Van Dyke and Sandy Cay over to the surf break at Cane Garden Bay. The surf break at Little Apple Bay is just below and is a great view and entertaining in the winter months.

The location is perfect with easy access to Little Apple Bay and Long Bay beaches. Smuggler’s Cove beach is a short drive away. Road Town is a 25 – 30 minute drive, Beef Island airport is a 45 minute drive.
**A small rental car is required for this parking area. A full size SUV, Montero, Van or 4 door Jeep Wrangler will not fit or be permitted to stay.

Typically guests are escorted to the home, given an introduction to the area and the property as well as myself.
If you need anything additional is needed I am happy to assist in anyway possible.

Property manager

Mac Tyre

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

West End

Located in West End, this holiday home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Cinnamon Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.

Apple Bay, Tortola

What's nearby

Apple Bay - 8 min walk
Long Bay Beach - 11 min walk
Soper's Hole Marina - 7 min drive
West End Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive
Smuggler's Cove Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

Tortola (EIS-Terrance B. Lettsome Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dove Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
‪Virgin Queen - ‬12 min drive
‪Omar’s Dockside - ‬12 min drive
Lime Out
‪Myetts Garden & Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Direct from Owner - Amazing Ocean Views - Walk to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Direct from Owner - Amazing Ocean Views - Walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Direct from Owner - Amazing Ocean Views - Walk to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Direct from Owner - Amazing Ocean Views - Walk to beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Long Bay and Apple Bay. Long Bay Beach and Little Carrot Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

8.8

Excellent

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

24 Nov 2023

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

Unsafe place to stay!

The property is not listed accurately. You need a small jeep to get to the property especially if it is raining the bedroom is the only enclosed area and all the rest is open so mosquitoes eat you alive. A short walk to the beach is down a very steep hill and then back up difficult for any unathletic person. The porch gets rained on and it is so slippery that a serious fall is waiting to happen. Also true in the shower. Very slippery and no bath mats. Disappointed with this property and the lack of response from host. WiFi was not posted and the next day we finally got the information. I sent six texts and emails and left voice messsges!! We arrived at night and had to hire a man with 4-wheel to take us up to the property that has NO SIgns! We left a day early and went to the Wyndham. Soooo much better.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L., Atlanta GA

13 July 2023

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

Sugar Plum Fun

What a great house & view so many great places to dine right closeby as well as the marinas where we took day trips sailing & snorkeling. Caves our favorite place so far only our Fourth trip to Tortola BVI plenty more to explore!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Wendy A.

1 May 2023

Liked: Listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Long weekend stay

Upon arrival, the house appeared clean, but quickly realized that it had not been cleaned recently. The dishes and the glassware were dusty, and for a two bedroom villa there was just a total of two wine glasses of which one was cracked. There were many missing lightbulbs in the bathroom and the cockroach jumped out of the towel when we had a shower. There was no Wi-Fi passcode to be found and getting in touch with Mac, the owner, was close to impossible. When he eventually replied, said he has bad cell coverage where he lives. Having the passcode written down somewhere in the villa might be very helpful, and might eliminate the stress of a non-responsive property owner.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon R.

13 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Beautiful view and spacious

The house is great for 2 couples. Lots of space, 2 large bedrooms with large comfortable beds and en suite baths. Living area is spacious with an amazing view. Kitchen is adequate. The kitchen could stand a few more drinking glasses and additional sealed storage areas for food as this is wide open living and we had a small visitor (mouse) each night which was not a big deal (we just stored all food in fridge, bins, microwave, etc and wiped down dishes and surfaces whenever we used. The driveway is very steep and narrow (we’ve been to Tortola several times so all the warnings about what to expect helped). The need for only a small/mid vehicle is for real. Anyone staying here needs to know the driver has to use a tight area including a space next door to do a tight K-turn turnaround each time parking at the house.

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nada L.

30 Jan 2023

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

Nightmare on Tortola

Do not rent this house. It has zero security and is fully accessible from the exterior and riddled with mosquitoes. Do not be fooled by the views. In addition, very difficult to get to with a very narrow, jacked up driveway and a non-responsive host.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald R.

21 Jan 2023

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

Amazing view of apple bay

If you plan on staying here rent a small 4wd ..the driveway is very steep and there is not much room to turn around.But if you like an out of the way hideaway this is your place. The villa was very clean overall. The living area is open to the outside. Both bedrooms have air cond. The kitchen was adequate but the place needs a grill. We really enjoyed staying here and would return.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Jill K.

13 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great View but not the best experience

Mac only responds to messages that Mac deems necessary so if you have a problem with anything other than directions or access to the house you may be out of luck, as we were. Directions are given with landmarks, so if you weren't coming from the direction they assumed, you may crest the wrong hill several times. The driveway is treacherous and only accessible from one direction. The cleaner forgot to leave the door unlocked so we were asked to climb on a brick wall and over another brick wall for entry or wait for her to come back...maybe. Never mind falling on the concrete below with no medical care in sight. There is no exterior lighting so watch the dip in the driveway when carrying groceries in the dark, you will trip and fall on your face. The interior was similar but not the same as picture. No lights on living room fans, 1 was broken and both are needed to keep bugs away. The dining room lightbulbs were blown, so we took from other lamps to replace them, it was tricky getting those in from 12 ft below with no ladder or sturdy furniture to stand on so we held my husband up which was no small feat. Without that light we couldn't see the food from the plate to our mouths. Don't sit on the couch without bug spray, we got hundreds of bites the first night. It would be nice if the owner had the outdoor furniture sprayed before arrival. No instructions for tv, wifi or anything else for that matter. With all that said, the view was great, beds were comfortable, and the outdoor living arrangement is very unique sans mosquitos. The home is nothing fancy which is fine but it's clear they do as little as possible to keep it rentable. The lack of response on lighting issues and wifi let me know that Mac just didn't care. We cared for her home as our own, cleaning it before leaving and conserved water while there, I wished she had been as considerate when it came to necessities at her own home. The night before our departure someone came pounding on the door, scared us a little as the place isn't exactly secure or easily accessible. It ended up being the cleaner wondering when we were leaving.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Brenda P.

26 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Amazing view but . . .

While the view is amazing, however, listing indicated that host would meet us to show us to property. That did not happen. We had to text him 3 times for directions. Really hard to find. Drive way is super hidden, steep and rough!. Description says 15 minute walk to beach which not true as beach is gone and only rocks. Closest real beach is more like 60 minute walk or 10 minute by car. Be aware that the entire living area except bedrooms and bathrooms are THE PORCH. No way to escape the wind or bugs. Light above dining table did not work. Short in bedroom light switch. No grill, kitchen pans old and food stuck to them. One dish towel and dish cloth. 2 drinking glass for 4 people. No extra garbage bags or toilet paper, etc. Only had 1 bath towel for each person for a week. Bathroom door did not close all the way. Communication with host was terrible. Does not respond to phone calls. Fortunately, my husband has international phone service to text host but response was very slow. They was no guidance on what to do with trash, etc. Impossible to watch TV without streaming service. TV VERY small and hard to hear being that you are outside. I would not recommend this property for a family with children or someone not physically fit.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

david o.

28 Nov 2022

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

Love the place - be ware the driveway

Fantastic place with great views. My mom and sister loved it. I would caution travelers to the driveway - it is a bit steep and is difficult to navigate if it is raining and it rained a good bit on us. I did make it up several times. Just make sure you have a good 4 wheel drive rental car for your trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

jackie k.

21 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Purple Pineapple

The property was as described. Beautiful views! It was clean and there was a broom for occasional needed sweeping of the open living area. The kitchen needs new, unchipped coffee cups. The bath towels were badly stained and looked dirty. There were no beach towels. Mac did not send instructions for entry. The next door neighbor called him for us as our calls did not go through. Turned out the door was unlocked. We had no trouble finding the driveway. Mac sent detailed directions and I had printed a map before we left home. You definitely need an suv to negotiate the driveway, not the small car that Mac recommended. Citronella candles would be helpful as well. We burned mosquito coils to help keep the mosquitoes at bay. All in all, we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rita S., New Port Richey, FL USA

18 July 2022

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

Beautiful Views and Perfect location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the beautiful Sugar Plum home. The home was open and airy and listening to the water at night was sooo relaxing. The home was clean, decorated nicely and if you forgot your beach towels they had you covered. The view was unbelievable. Nine days of Heaven! Thank you Mac for the directions. After the first night finding the home, we had no problems the rest of our trip. We would definitely come back and stay again.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna W., San Luis Obispo, California, USA

14 June 2022

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

Relaxing

It was nice to get away private and quiet

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Rebecca G.

5 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Wonderful Views!

This property has an absolutely amazing view of the beach, and the Caribbean! However, it is very difficult to find, especially at night, and the directions given were like a treasure hunt. And I could not get ahold of owner. The house was very, very clean! I would suggest a sign at the end of the road, and another streaming app for the TV. As I wrote in the guest book not everyone has Netflix, and the Netflix did not work. There are other apps like Hulu, Discovery+, HBOMax e.c.t…. Or just have Netflix working. I love the openness of the house! Also, the bed was very comfortable. And you are not far from Smugglers cove which is a very nice cove and beach to swim and snorkel! The house is close to needed amenities like the store , beach, and good restaurants. Thanks for having beach towels and chairs also. If one is not a good driver or has trouble parking cars the house may not be for you since the hills are steep and the one parking place is small. It is also not far from the shell museum. Sebastians down the street has a lot going on during the week, we went to karaoke at Sebastians. We had a wonderful vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carme T.

20 Apr 2022

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

Sugar Plum is a perfect vacation home

We had an excellent stay at Sugar Plum The layout of this villa allows one to enjoy the island ambience, fresh air and views. Everything was just as conveyed in pictures, very clean property, quiet and peaceful. Lots of thought put into furnishings to make the guests comfortable. Comfortable beds, nice bathrooms, outdoor shower to rinse of snorkeling/diving equipment; basically everything you need to have a relaxed vacation. Yes the driveway is tricky but very manageable after going up once. We were out and about every day with no problems. When we were not relaxing at the villa, we spent many days at Smuggler's Cover snorkeling, swimming at Long Bay Beach; breakfast or brunch at Omar's Cafe, dinners at Sugar Mill, Da Coal Pot or Sebastians. The views are terrific and the open air living areas made for lovely evenings with a drink and music. Owner was very prompt in responding to any queries we had.

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

19 Apr 2022

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

Amazing Views

Great villa, loved it! Amazing west end location close to lots of beaches and restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

13 Mar 2022

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

Apple Bay House

Nice place with a good location.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

7 Mar 2022

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

What a great property!

My boyfriend and I just returned after staying here a week. What a wonderful location and great host. The villa was clean, had every amenity one could ever need and if we were missing something all we had to do was ask! The view was breathtaking! What a joy to listen to the waves crashing on the beach at night. Watching the surfers was an extra bonus! The bed was so comfy and bathrooms spacious. Loved the open air concept. We had little problem with bugs or mosquitos. It truly was a little slice of heaven. Cheryl and Wakumba were awesome. Cheryl was so pleasant and I was always happy to see her. She gave us some great tips about our location and the beach. Thank you for that! We would absolutely stay here again. It did not disappoint! Thank you Mac and Cheryl for making this a wonderful memorable vacation. Best regards, Chris

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

1 Mar 2022

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

Beautiful views of Apple Bay and little village below. Open air living is an adventure.

A fun adventure to live with the crashing ocean and sounds of the village below wafting up. Fun to watch surfers below. Sebastian's restaurant/club in town is fun and has great food. House is simple, but meets all needs and the view is everything. Cheryl was really helpful. Smugglers Cove Beach is a fabulous nearby crescent shaped beach with a small reef and sweet beach bar. We enjoyed walking the quiet dirt road to get there. A number of good restaurants in Apple And Carrot Bays.

Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

23 Jan 2022

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

Wonderful Open Air Feel

Loved how this property opened to the wonderful environment that is The Caribbean.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

1 Jan 2022

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

Amazing views, unique floorplan!

Loved the property, many incidentals thoughtfully provided. Even more breathtaking than the photos. Be sure to pay close attention to the directions for getting to the property. It's up a very steep narrow driveway, so the smallest 4-wheel drive is a great bet for a rental car. It had been raining the week before we arrived, so there were lots of mosquitos, but that's probably not typical. Overall it was an excellent stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

5 Nov 2021

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

Beautiful

We really enjoyed our stay, it felt great. The incredible view, fantastic beds, strong AC in the bedrooms, good little kitchen...the only thing that was problematic was when we specifically asked about the strength of the wifi (this was a working trip) we were told it was very good. In reality it came and went and was very weak at the best of times. But if wifi is not an issue this is a great place.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anita H., Prairieville, Louisiana

27 Oct 2021

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

Awesome View

This is our second visit to Sugar Plum. The villa is perfect for one or two couples. Most amazing view of Apple Bay and really close to other great beaches. Delicious restaurants within a 3 to 5 minute drive. Check in was a little rocky but not the fault of Mac or Brandon. An electrical storm had knocked out the power and we had a power truck blocking our drive way for a couple of hours. Brandon helped with our luggage so we could get into the villa while waiting on the power to come back on. AC in the bedroom worked great. Would stay here again.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

29 Sept 2021

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

Just book it.

The place is awesome, very nice, clean and comfortable property. It is just as it appears in the photos. In the day you get an awesome ocean view and at nights the sound of the waves crashing in on the beach. You could sit in one spot on the balcony and not move for a day. It is well worth the price for what you find on island. Mac is very responsive to sort any issues. One caveat however, the wifi can be spotty but save for that the place is otherwise a 10/10.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

9 June 2021

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

May 2021 visit

We absolutely LOVED this property! Mac could not have been more helpful along the way. He guided us to the property location, answered questions timely and even gave us an option to extend our visit, which we did! I would highly recommend this VRBO property to anyone who wants to visit Tortola. The location and view is great.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

C M., USA

2 Mar 2020

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

Tortola Surf Trip

Came in for 10 days and stayed at Sugar Apple. Property was exactly as described and has the best views of Apple Bay which is home to one of the best/most consistent waves in the Virgin Islands. Can easily walk down the hill to access waves and restaurants. We’ll be coming back for sure!

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020

About the host

Hosted by Mac Tyre

I've offered vacation homes in the BVI for over 25 years. I'd love to have you stay with us and welcome any questions or conversations.

Why they chose this property

The property is a wonderful location to enjoy everything the BVI has to offer. Overlooking the north shore of Apple Bay, Tortola you are within a reasonable drive to most anywhere on the island and can enjoy amazing views of sailboats, surfers and the beautiful blue sea as it extends to the horizon.
When you choose to stay at our home you are connecting with and supporting our family which will in turn offer you the best experience we can during your stay.

What makes this property unique

As the owner of this wonderful property I am more than happy to discuss any details of your trip and work with you in any way possible to make your stay at my home suit your needs.