Rambutan | Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals | British Virgin Islands (BVI)

Villa description
Clearly influenced by both Balinese and Thai architecture, and with a distinctive high, gabled roof, Rambutan is an elegant and beautifully appointed villa situated literally just a few feet from the white-sand beach on Virgin Gorda’s Nail Bay. It is surrounded by mature landscaping, with tropical coconut palms at the edge of the sand, giving it the feel of a classic desert-island hideaway. The house, ideally positioned to view the best sunsets, can accommodate up to eight guests in considerable style and comfort.

Accommodation is in two discrete pavilions. The main, two-storey building features an open-plan living area, with extensive floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors to no fewer than three sides. These allow in plenty of relaxing Caribbean light, and also provide spectacular ocean views. This room has a separate living area with comfortable, deep-cushioned sofas and armchairs, and both audio and visual entertainment systems. Also within this main living space is a formal dining area and, next to that, a well-equipped kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops and breakfast bar – an enthusiastic cook's delight. A convenient half-bathroom is to the rear.

The beach side of the villa has a wraparound tiled deck with relaxing cushioned sofas and chaise lounges and an oval swimming pool, perfect at any time for a quick dip to cool off from the Caribbean sun – or again to watch those wonderful sunsets. The large terrace is an ideal spot for alfresco dining on the rectangular teak table or relaxing on the chaise lounges. Wooden steps lead down to the beach for sunbathing, some spectacular snorkeling in the clear, warm water, or exploring this stretch of turquoise waters in the villa's own kayaks. There is also a convenient outdoor shower for rinsing off sand.

Upstairs in the main pavilion are two equally sized and exquisitely furnished master bedrooms with spectacular, 20-foot-high beamed ceilings with skylights on all sides. These, like all four of the bedroom suites, have full a/c, but suspended high above each king-size bed is a stylish electric fan to help keep the room cool the more traditional way if preferred. Sumptuous linens and luxurious bathrooms, one with a double Jacuzzi bath, make these suites very inviting, indeed. The bedrooms share a balcony spanning the width of the pavilion, again furnished with comfortably cushioned sofas and enjoying breathtaking 180-degree ocean views with many lush, green islands in the distance.

Located to the rear of the main pavilion, and separated from it by a pathway, is the guest pavilion. Two bedrooms – one king, and one with twin beds – again have impressively high vaulted ceilings, and share a spacious, mosaic-tiled bathroom with a large, glass-enclosed shower and a contemporary glass washbasin.


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