3 min walk to surf. Amazing ocean views, beautiful gardens, private and peaceful

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Lounge about with patio doors open and views of the surrounding islands

Dine or relax on the patio, whilst enjoying the beautiful ocean views

Cocktail time on the patio, smell the ocean and hear the surf

Beautiful panoramic vistas from from upstairs living area

The gourmet kitchen is spacious with a wet bar and wonderfully casual dining

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5162.6 sq m

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Cooten Bay, Tortola

Anegada Island
‪5 min drive‬
Tortola Cruise Ship Port
‪10 min drive‬
Trunk Bay Beach
‪15 min drive‬
Road Town (RAD-Road Town Seaplane Base)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

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About this property

Overlooking the spectacular ocean at the front of the villa and surrounded by tropical forest, the breathtaking 360 degree panorama and the lush vegetation around the property will immerse you in tropical mood. Totally obscured from the world, your privacy is ensured as you soak up the Caribbean sun and you enjoy the intimate luxuries of a villa designed to put you at peace with the world. Surfside is an indoor/outdoor type of house with the living area being upstairs to take advantage of the high ceilings, views and breezes. The doors and windows on the sea side fold back to the extent that the indoor area merges with the deep verandah. The bedroom doors also fold back on the sea side, where there is also a deep verandah, and most of our guests sleep with just the screen doors which enables them enjoy the open aspect of the house and wake up to the sounds of the ocean and birdsong. However, for those who prefer it, AC is available in both bedrooms.

Surfside Gardens is only a two minute walk to the Cooten Bay ruin, the pebble beach and the fabulous North Shore surf. A short surfboard paddle around the headland each side of Cooten Bay, a five minute drive or decent hike will take you to the delightful sandy beaches of Lava Flow to the West and Josiah's Bay to the East.

There are just eight owner-occupied bespoke and individually designed homes on the entire Cooten Bay hillside, each on approximately one acre of land, which guarantees a secluded secret retreat even though you are only a ten minute drive away from the capital Road Town. Surfside Gardens is the lowest property on the hill and the closest to the pebble beach and ocean as well as the Cooten Bay ruins dating back a couple of centuries!

To get the best out of your visit we strongly recommend that you hire a car, preferably a 4 wheel drive vehicle. The car hire company that we recommend will leave the car where you arrive, either at the ferry-dock or the airport and you can leave the car there when you depart, all at no extra charge. On your arrival, we will meet you at a convenient meeting point, like the supermarket and escort you to the property. Guests normally let us know in advance if there is any provisioning they will require us to provide for their first 24 hours. The following day we can swing by the villa to see that everything is OK and if there is anything we can help with. Our guests choose how much interaction they want with us during their stay and we can be at the villa in 15 minutes if needed.

The standby generator will kick in automatically if there is a power outage, so there's no need for guests to worry that they won't have power.

For further information and photos please see our website http://www.surfsidegardensbvi.com/

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Heather Chapman

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside and away from the house itself please.

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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

East End

Located in East End, this villa is by the ocean. 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. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and horse riding nearby.

Cooten Bay, Tortola

What's nearby

Anegada Island - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
Trunk Bay - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
Tortola Cruise Ship Port - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
Hodge's Creek Marina - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
Trunk Bay Beach - 15 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

Tortola (EIS-Terrance B. Lettsome Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Beans - ‬9 min drive
‪Virgin Queen - ‬9 min drive
‪Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar - ‬9 min drive
‪The Pub Fort Burt - ‬10 min drive
‪The Watering Hole - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 min walk to surf. Amazing ocean views, beautiful gardens, private and peaceful pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at 3 min walk to surf. Amazing ocean views, beautiful gardens, private and peaceful?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 min walk to surf. Amazing ocean views, beautiful gardens, private and peaceful?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3 min walk to surf. Amazing ocean views, beautiful gardens, private and peaceful located?

Situated by the ocean, this villa is steps from Cooten Bay and within 3 mi (5 km) of Anegada Island and Trunk Bay Beach. Trunk Bay is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

8 Mar 2020

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

Beautiful location

We had a blast at this property. It was a beautiful location. We enjoyed the perfect beach only a 5 minute drive away.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

20 Feb 2015

Perfect getaway.

Our entire stay here was perfect and couldn't have asked for better communication with heather and mark. The house speaks for itself but the hospitality was phenomenal.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sara N., Brooklyn, wi

15 Jan 2017

peaceful elegance on beautiful bay

We were only coming for a couple of days at the end of several days of island hopping, but was blown away by the beauty and peaceful surroundings we found at the Surfside Gardens. Simply spectacular, and the house was the nicest of our entire trip. Quite the special place, for anyone wanting to unplug and relax.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Helga D.

14 June 2019

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

Excellent Getaway

The house was amazing and location was great. It was easy to get to the grocery store and there are great beaches a short drive away. Rent a jeep if you can as the drive is steep but well worth it. Heather was very helpful and attentive. Would definitely recommend and hope to be back soon.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arlean C.

3 Mar 2020

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

Beautiful Home Stunning View!!

Our stay was far too short, but, this is one of the prettiest homes we have stayed in! We loved the hike to the beach and exploring the ruins in the jungle below the home. Heather was extremely kind and helpful getting us checked in. If you plan to visit BVI make sure and stay in one of her homes !

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

stephen g.

13 Feb 2020

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

Wonderful!

GREAT!!!

Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

22 Jan 2020

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

Amazing Secluded Stay

The house location is even better than the pictures. You can stand on the porch and look left and right and see no houses. We loved the seclusion. Great location too! 15 minutes from road town with lots of food choices. You will need AWD and a some ground clearance to feel comfortable getting around.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

10 Dec 2019

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

A gem!

Honestly, this place is pretty great. You can go to bed with a real, live waves sound machine. Also, you can have your coffee on the porch while watching surfers go after the waves. The views are incredible. The house is well-appointed, and with a quick stop at the store on the way to the house, you'll have everything you need. There is A/C, but we didn't really need it with fans. Highly recommend a jeep, and it's worth the switchbacks you'll take to get to the house. Basically, you are heading up to the center of the island from Road Town, and back down. Also, Heather was super helpful when we really needed it on top providing lots of information about the area. Can't wait to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

2 Apr 2015

We could have stayed forever!

Spectacular house with amazing hosts! Our vacation exceeded all expectations. As others have noted, owners Heather and Mark go above and beyond to ensure a great stay: Heather met us at the Road Town ferry dock and guided us to the house (with a stop to pick up our rental car - a 4 wheel drive is a must). She pointed out areas of interest and gave a history of the island along the way while calling the West End ferry dock to help locate two missing bags. Bags were located and Mark went to fetch them for us. I mean, really, where else can you get that kind of service. From the moment you begin communication, it's like you're dealing with the best of friends or family. The House! The pictures are beautiful, but reality is breathtaking. The attention to detail (wrought iron door handles, indigenous stone, folding wood/glass doors and windows, a pot filler over the stove, pantry staples, wine in the wine rack and beer in the fridge!) makes it hard to believe this house was built as a rental property. Magnificent views abound! We stayed comfortably with 3 kids, ages 15, 12 and 8. Fall asleep with the sound of the surf and wake up to beautiful sunrises. Take a shower or bath in the OUTDOOR shower. Gorgeous gardens surround the home. There is a tree house on the property. So fun! Had a great time exploring the pebble beach and the ruins. While we did lots of exploring on the island, we would have been just as content hanging at the house. Absolute bliss! Our only complaint is we had to leave!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

cheryl m., Worcester

28 Dec 2015

Incredible Tortola Stay

That me start by saying Heather and Mark go above and beyond to make your stay fantastic. Their communication is excellent. My questions were answered very quickly and sent us lots of useful information. Heather even did some food shopping for us. What a great service that was. Heather recommended Kevin to pick us up at ST Thomas airport and take us to the ferry. This proved invaluable. Our flight was delayed and Heather and Kevin stayed in contact with each other trying to get us on a ferry to Tortola. There happened to be a 6 o'clock ferry, which we made. Heather was at the ferry waiting for us and took us to the house. We were so glad she took us to the house because it was dark. The house is more beautiful in person, even in the dark. Heather gave us a tour. Being able to open up the sliders and listen to the waves was very relaxing. In the morning we really explored the house. The kitchen was very well equipped. There even was dishwasher detergent. There is a wine rack with wine for your enjoyment. The deck had one of the most gorgeous views. We enjoyed eating breakfast there and relaxing at night after a day of exploring. The master bedroom was very comfortable. There was a screen door you can keep open. The bathroom is a very good size. It was stocked with soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and toilet paper. The second bedroom had 2 beds. There is an outdoor shower and tub. This is where I took my showers, a highlight of my trip. I miss the views while showering. The grounds are beautiful. You can see the care they took with the outside area. Heather arranged a rental car for us after I was having problems getting through. She picked us up at the house and took us there. So grateful to her for helping us out. We walked to the old fort ruins and pebble beach. Such a fascinating area. It is hard to walk on the beach at high tide with all the rocks. There is a small sandy area you can swim. I did go in the water, but it was very rough and didn't stay in long. A short drive from the house is Lava Flow beach. What a beautiful beach. We spent several days there bodysurfing. Another highlight of our trip. We spent a day at Virgin Gorda. If you go there don't miss Hog's Heaven restaurant, the view and food is incredible. We like traveling and trying different locations. After staying here we can't wait to go back. Next time for a much longer stay. We would recommend renting at least an AWD vehicle, the roads can be tricky.

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

31 Jan 2020

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

10 days in paradise

We had a wonderful time. The location is perfect and the house is well equipped. Having our morning coffee on the deck, looking out over the beautiful ocean with all the sail boats going by was a great way to start the day. It was so peaceful there Thank you Heather for sharing your beautiful home

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alison T., Canada

5 Jan 2020

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Spring Hill cooten bay

Beautiful gem of a property located close to Rocky beach in a lush tropical paradise

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

29 Dec 2019

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

A Slice of Paradise

Surfside Gardens was everything the pictures and previous reviews said. We loved the ocean views, extensive beautiful landscaping, frog song in the evenings, ocean breezes, open air design of the house and sleeping to the sound of the surf. It was a delightful experience.

10/10 Excellent

David A.

3 Sept 2019

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

Surfside Serinity

The beautiful scenery and home made for a wonderful stay. We rode out Dorian on our first day and Heather was incredibly attentive throughout the storm. The house is made with incredible care and craftsmanship which made it so hard to leave. We enjoyed every moment here and look forward to coming back soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

DavidandMolly T.

24 Aug 2019

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

Breathtaking!!

Surfside Gardens is a beautiful home with stunning views!! Our family enjoyed a restful stay at this lovely property after a bareboat charter around the islands. It was the perfect way to finish our two week vacation in the BVI. Heather was super helpful with meeting us and guiding us to the house which was well equipped with everything we needed. Lava Flow beach was super private and absolutely beautiful with crystal clear water, incredibly soft white sand and super close to the house. We hope to be able to return one day to this tranquil spot! Thanks for the hospitality!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

8 June 2019

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

Absolutely Wonderful!!

Everything about this home Is beautiful. We enjoyed hearing the sounds of the ocean and waking up to beautiful sunrises. We also loved being so close to such a beautiful beach to watch gorgeous sunsets. The owners were awesome to work with. They communicated very well to all of our texts through VRBO. The details of the home amazed us. We loved the beautiful flowers and all the thought that went in to building this spectacular home. We look forward to returning here again one day soon!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

13 Mar 2019

Incredible

This house is amazing! You feel like you are the only person on the hill. Walk down to the rocky beach right below the house, drive over to the sandy beach on the estate or simply sit on the patio and enjoy the breeze and the sound of the waves. Heather is by far the most responsive host I’ve ever had as well. Met us, made sure we got to the house, checked our grocery delivery and was available for anything and everything through our stay. If I were to go back to Tortola this would be the only place I’d stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

4 Mar 2019

A quiet and lovely house with an absolutely stunning view!

Anyone who travels a lot and rents homes rather than staying in hotels knows the value of a good owner. It’s almost as important as the house. Heather is the best of the best when it comes to helpful and responsive owners. She was invaluable to us before and during our stay. As others have said, she met us, helped us grocery shop and led us to the house, even though we arrived hours late that night and she had dinner plans. She also helped us navigate problems with the rental car and other issues, but if we didn’t contact her, then she didn’t bother us and was not intrusive in any way. As far as the house, the pictures accurately represent what you get, with one exception. The view is way better!! It was one of the best views on the whole island. You see many more islands than the pictures show- pure eye candy! The bedrooms are a bit small, but you won’t want to spend much time there anyway. The outdoor shower is lovely, but the frogs think so too. Every morning and night we had to take a broom and get them off the shower head and walls before we showered. They liked the dampness too! The kitchen is well provisioned, and we used the grill and picnic table with the beautiful view. And we were provided with lots and lots of towels, so we didn’t have to do laundry every day- a nice plus. The island itself has made such good progress recovering from Irma. The beaches are beautiful and unspoiled for the most part. We especially enjoyed using the boogie boards at the house to play in the surf at Josiah’s Bay. I would highly recommend this house if you love the water, view and islands this part of the Caribbean is so noted for.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

19 Feb 2019

Absolutely amazing

Very few vacation rentals exceed expectations, but this house blew ours away. My fiance and I booked this house for our honeymoon. It is an amazing place with unique features and incredible views. Also, the Chapmans were amazing hosts. We will definitely be coming back ASAP.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Douglas E., Cherry Hill, NJ USA

22 Dec 2018

Tropical Oasis!

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

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Navin R.

23 July 2018

Most perfect and private villa in the island of nature's little secret

We loved the Surfside villa and it's amazing view and nature all around. All amenities were provided for and where we needed anything sorted out Heather would immediately respond to us. We highly recommend this place if you are up for an adventure down to the beach or have just come over to relax and take in the serenity of BVI.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

18 July 2018

Nice Tropical rental

Beautiful View. Ocean Breeze through the House was great. If you love Birds and Butterflies, they are in abundance! Lots of detail to a tropical Landscape.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

11 June 2018

Beautiful place

Love how secluded the villa is. Awesome people to work with too.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hung N.

4 May 2018

Will remember one of best places we have stayed in Virgin Islands

Love the view over the vast ocean from the deck whether it was sunny, stormy or under moonlight. The waves, the sounds, the breeze, the bird singing, the sails would not be forgotten in our memory. The location of the villa is perfect as it is at a central location. Heather was very responsive to all of our requests and needs. Will stay here again for the next visit when the island fully recover from Irma.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

16 Mar 2018

Spectacular Place!

The view from Surfside Gardens is truly spectacular. The decor is very tastefully arty and the whole place is well-appointed and well equipped. Heather is a wonderful, helpful and generous host, and we would recommend their homes to everyone and anyone. Thanks for all your help and the beautiful accommodations both before and after our charter!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

About the host

Hosted by Heather Chapman

I am a business consultant, principally serving cross border financial services clients. In 2014 my family and I took a year out to build our vacation villa at Cooten Bay in the British Virgin Islands.

Outside of work, family comes first and my boys, Tom, Ben and Joe respectively work in Property, Film and Finance. Heather, who I have been married to for 30 years, enjoys interior and garden design and making all of our lives run smoothly!

Additionally I spend time at Tortola Sports Club, where I play squash and I work on BVI Olympic Committee and Old Government House Museum matters as the Treasurer of both organisations.

Why they chose this property

The family saw the hillside where the villa is located when we first came to live in the British Virgin Islands in 1995. We decided that if development lots ever came on the market, we would build a dream villa here in Cooten Bay. That finally happened 19 years later in 2014.

What makes this property unique

The Chapman family, which is Mark (husband), Heather (wife), Tom, Ben and Joe (3 sons) have been involved with the Surfside Gardens dream from inception to the day our first guests arrived in late 2014. Every facet of the villa has been hand-picked, uniquely designed or tailor-made by one of the family members, from the chimney breast, to the 'jam'delier, to the indoor/outdoor stone spa bathroom, to the stone and tiled patios, to the panoramic windows, to the french doors, to the gourmet kitchen and even down to the surrounding lush vegetation. We collected stones, rocks and boulders from the property as we built it and fashioned them into pillars, walls, pathways. Both bathrooms are entirely constructed of stone, making for the most natural environment imaginable. For the four years preceding the build we nurtured a vast array of fruit trees, palms and shrubs, ready for the day in 2014 when we would landscape the property. We designed the villa for Caribbean living to take advantage of the the sea breezes and amazing views. The crystal clear ocean and pebble beach are just few meters from the front door and a beautiful unspoiled sandy beach, Rogues Bay aka Lava Flow is a couple of minutes drive without leaving the quiet estate road where Surfside is situated. At Lava Flow, you are likely to be the only visitors, it is most definitely one of 'natures little secrets'.

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