In the centre of Tortola there is a peaceful, private and magnificent place with views overlooking Brewers Bay, Jost van Dyke and St.Thomas.

The two hardwood buildings, surrounded by flowering shrubs of gardenias, hibiscus, jasmine, and shaded by ancient figs. Guava, mango, papaya, passion-fruit and soursop grow freely in the gardens. Huge rocks, stone walls, two murals and a lily pond decorate the grounds.

The varnished wood, yellow- and green-heart interior gives an impression of a jeweled-box, while the exterior view glows in azure.

You will want to be on the large verandah to experience the sunsets. Over 1,200 sq.ft of decks and covered verandahs encircle the house. This provides from dawn to sunset, a superb shaded area for enjoying the view, studying the lovely array of birds, including humming birds, annies, the hawks and the various beautiful species of doves.

Looking out over the Atlantic during the months of February and March you may catch a glimpse of the whales which pass through these waters on their long journey south. And through the winter months you can see the constellation Orion setting on the western horizon in the evenings.

In the silence, if you listen carefully you may hear the soursops whispering. A more tranquil, peaceful and totally private spot is hard to find in the Caribbean these days, even though you are only a 12 minute drive away from busy Road Town or 30 minutes from the airport.

We can accommodate up to 10 people in the two buildings, or as few as one.

Soursop House has two floors.

Entrance is via the spacious rear covered patio and gardens of stone walls and natural granite boulders into the large, light and airy living room with marble floor, comfy leather sofas, TV, video, DVD and surround sound system.

The master bedroom has a king-size bed with walk in closet and full bath ensuite. White marble and glass blocks enhance the tropical hardwood decor of the bathroom. The smaller bedroom has a queen-size bed with ensuite half-bathroom.

The downstairs bedroom is furnished with a queen and a double bed, also with ensuite bathroom.

Soursop House is surrounded by attractive tropical gardens, patios, and a very large sundeck. There is plenty of comfortable garden furniture and a hammock.

The swimming pool and jacuzzi and surrounding deck have magnificent views across to the islands west of Tortola including the US Virgin Islands.

Adjoining the high ceilinged living room, is a well equipped fitted kitchen with gas cooker, microwave, dishwasher etc.

Tall French-doors open out onto the dining veranda with a beautiful, polished dining table seating ten guests fashioned out of a single piece of hardwood.

There is a library containing books on the flora/fauna and history of the Caribbean.

Passionflower Cottage

Entrance to Passionflower Cottage is via a delightful pergola with passionfruit vines and a covered dining terrace.

French doors lead into a spacious, comfortably furnished living room with queen size sofa-bed, TV, DVD,video, stereo-system and further French doors opening out onto a large balcony.

Well fitted kitchen area to one side with gas cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer.Passionflower cottage has one bedroom furnished with a king bed and a bathroom.

A few quotes from our guest book:-

"A unique house, totally in tune with the peace and tranquility of the most perfect setting in Tortola." Paul & Carolyn, London, UK

"We have rented over 8 houses in the Caribbean thru the years. AND this house is THE BEST. Period!" Jean Girdler, Old Greenwich, CT

"The ideal house for us while we celebrated the wedding of our daughter. We were able to entertain our friends and family-with the aid of Erzsebet's expert culinary skills- and also relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings." Richard & Jenny Deubert, UK

"Everything was great. The view, the house, the weather, the people, the food. Have been to Tortola a number of times but finally found paradise!" Thanks, Jim & Tina

"An absolutely supreme location- beautiful home- spectacular views. We were here for my daughter's wedding on Valentine's day. Reception at Soursop- catered by Erzsebet- wonderful meal- great band- dancing- moonlight- overlooking the Caribbean. We had a marvelous time." Brian Jeffery