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Great Camanoe British Virgin Islands

Patricia Held

Montclair, NJ

Rustic Beauty

4 of 5
Submitted: Jun 4, 2013
Stayed: Dec 2012

Our family of six stayed at this home built by noted astronomer George Whipple for 10 days and had a wonderful vacation. You arrive at trellis bay where the property manager takes you by boat to GC. The house is at the top of the island and is reached by a rustic road containing hairpin, steep turns. The reward for the 7-minute climb is the privacy and the amazing views. The compound is, in realtor-speak, simple indoor-outdoor living at its best. Each bedroom has a newly renovated bath and opens out onto a private deck and the beds and bedding are great. One bedroom is set apart by 75 feet or so; we put our 9 and 11 yo sons in there and they loved it. The remaining two bedrooms are connected by a covered patio/dining area. We watched many planes land and take off at beef island airport during cocktail hour on the patio. The kids loved finding hermit crabs of all sizes as they crossed the patio; they also found a few snakes in the yard. The kitchen is simple and functional and we made dinner every night. The house uses cistern water and the owners ask that you use it conservatively. There is a laundry area with washer/dryer. The boston whaler was in decent shape and gave us no problems. We used it to explore the area: scrub island (they give you a discount if you say you're staying on GC--which is good because the resort fee that lets you use the pool is, like, $100pp or something. We had a nice lunch), cooper island (excellent restaurant and snorkling/beach), little camanoe (snorkling), and marina key (fun!). In summer the calmer water lets you take the boat farther; we didn't feel comfortable doing so in December. We spent a lot of time at trellis bay, ten minutes away. The restaurants/bars here are great, you can get a taxi to anywhere on tortola (we went to the main grocery, as the trellis bay market was pretty grim), and ferries leave from here to take you to the baths and leverick bay/bitter end yacht club. The only part of the trip that we didn't love was driving up and down the road each day. It was a bit white-knuckle for us but I will say that the geo tracker that comes with the house is an excellent vehicle for it. We just made sure to be home before dark. Others might not find the road a big deal. There is a nice beach near the boat dock and a lending library with old paperbacks in it. The development is very low-key and not fancy, which we loved. The house could use more books/dvds, a soft-sided cooler for picnics, and a hammock/outdoor couch.

Recommended for: Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children

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Julie

Alexandria, VA

Great House at a Remote Location!!!

5 of 5
Submitted: May 10, 2013
Stayed: Apr 2013

Just returned from a five night, six day stay at Stargazer! What a wonderful property! From the boat ride over to the car ride up the hill you immediately feel a sense of isolation and we found it was the refresh we needed. The house layout is the perfect incorporation of inside/outside. The views from EVERY porch literally make your jaw drop. We loved spending the evenings watching the sunset having cocktails on the main porch facing Trellis Bay!

We opted to order food from the local grocery store and had supplies delivered to Trellis Bay at the same time we met Andy. We ate most of our meals at the house and found the kitchen to be fully equipped and supported our preparation needs! We had one meal at Scrub Island and the food was DELICIOUS, highly recommend going over for at least one meal (new chef).

The small boat worked well but the first two days the swells were high which meant we had to stick close to Great Camanoe (Monkey Point, Cam Bay, and Marina Cay). We did take the ferry from Trellis Bay to North Sound for one full day and it proved to be a great option for high swell days. The last full day the seas were flat and the boat made it over to Cooper Island which was a beautiful option for lunch and snorkeling. (One comment on the boat, the motor (and boat itself) are older and despite doing the correct ratio of oil to gas the engine was skipping a bit during all of our adventures so get used to the boat before you venture out too far!)

We have literally never experienced such beautiful views (one of the best might be from the master bedroom shower)! Now... back to reality.

Recommended for: Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway

Owner's Response: Hi Julie,
Thanks so much for your glowing review. I'm glad you were able to manage the boat & trusted it to take you to Cooper. We've put a lot of money into repairs of the boat itself, which I think is really solid & safe. But I'm afraid that a new motor will probably be needed before too long.

I hope 'reality' is being good to you.

Best,
Sandy

rankar

Wilton, CT

A Slice of Heaven

5 of 5
Submitted: Jan 17, 2013
Stayed: Jan 2013

Our family of five, with three teenagers just returned from eight fabulous days at Stargazer Villa. To begin with, arrival was a breeze. After flying into Beef Island airport, and a very brief walk outside (less than a NY block) to Trellis Bay, we were greeted by Andy, who brought us over to Great Camanoe by a short, (less than 10 minute) boat ride. On island he and Maline, the lovely housekeeper, showed us around the beautiful villa and answered all of our questions. The house, which was recently renovated, is spectacular. Situated on the top of the island and surrounded by forever views of distant islands on three sides, photos cannot capture the beautiful vistas. The three large, comfortable bedrooms each had a private bath and terrace with beautiful views of the Caribbean. The well-equipped kitchen and gas grill allowed us to prepare fabulous meals, which we enjoyed on the two outdoor dining areas. And the comfortable living room allowed us to enjoy quality family time in the evenings. There was a constant breeze, so there was no need for air conditioning, and there were no mosquitoes. During the day, the Whipple whaler allowed us to explore neighboring islands, although our favorite snorkeling spot was right on the island at Diamond Reef. (We even saw a stingray and a nurse shark from the shore, before getting our feet wet!). With no stores or restaurants on Great Camanoe, the home and the island were extremely private. Our teenagers even managed to survive without wifi (the home does have internet access), because they were able to get their wifi fix on daily outings to Marina Cay and Trellis Bay. For those who want to get away from it all, be close to nature, and experience the Caribbean the way it used to be, Stargazer is an excellent choice.

Recommended for: Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway

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Dutchman's family

Pawleys Island, SC

Dutchman's family vacation

5 of 5
Submitted: Jul 11, 2012
Stayed: Jun 2012

Exquisite, breathtaking and wonderful! The pictures do not portray this home to its fullest advantage. The panoramic view is spellbinding, we didn't want to leave to enjoy the BVI's great restaurants (Da Loose Mongoose was great, Marina Cay had the best lobster around!) snorkeling and beautiful beaches on the surrounding islands. The home is extremely comfortable. Although we were only a family of three, the layout of the house provides great privacy for multiple guests complemented by the beautiful communal outdoor dining areas, patios and living room. Each guest room having it's own bath was very convenient after a day of snorkeling. The property was immaculate with all amenities you need including a fully stocked kitchen. For new visitors with children, we would suggest you bring along your favorite DVD movies for a few evenings. The house is located at the top of the island, the drive up the mountain is not for the faint of heart but added to the adventure. The car provided is much needed, however the hike up/down the mountain was a great workout each day. The owners answered all our questions as we planned the vacation which was very helpful since we were not familiar with Great Camanoe specifically. The Baths on Virgin Gorda are a must for everyone, we took the ferry from Trellis bay which was very convenient. I'd recommend to anyone wanting a fantastic BVI vacation experience...

Recommended for: Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway

Kirsten

East Aurora, New York

Exceptional Island Home With Heavenly Views! Exceeded Our Expectations!

5 of 5
Submitted: May 17, 2012
Stayed: Apr 2012

April 23, 2012

It has been 13 long days since we were your guests at Star Gazer.
Not a day has gone by that we have not spoken of our "favorite vacation"!
All I have to do is remember the view from your beautiful home and peace
returns to my heart and soul. Every day I am planning our return!

Our children and grandchildren want to join us! In fact everyone who sees
our photographs and listens to our wonderful memories wants to
visit Great Camanoe and stay in your precious Star Gazer!

This was our fifth trip to the Brittish Virgin Islands. We sailed twice, stayed
on Virgin Gorda twice and finally found Star Gazer! We remember
being anchored and sleeping beneath Great Camanoe and looking up at
the house lights at night that lit up the island. I dreamed of what the view
must be like from way up above.

Our dreams, even our photos cannot portray the exceptional expanse of
beauty that is before you from Star Gazer. We enjoyed the most
magnificent sunrises, sunsets, rain storms off in the distance, double
rainbows and the light of the full moon and the stars!

The Star Gazer sets so high up on the island that the moon illuminates
the ocean in ways that take your breath away! The clouds that roll past
the amazing light of the moon create an amazing show as well. And the
stars.... when the moon was hidden completely the stars opened up
another realm of beauty that overwhelmed us again!

Each day we set off for adventure, discovery and island hopping
in the "Whipple Whaler"! Evening we would relax and sit for hours
as the light of the sun went down and the sky filled with the most
amazing color. Then the light of the moon and stars amazed us
the rest of the night, while ships and boats slid across the shiney,
smooth, beautiful ocean.

The wrap around outdoor living space that you have created is
so exceptional. The furnishings are so comfortable. The kitchen
is so very well equipped. The art, the decor, the quality, are all
just icing on the cake!

We have attached some of our favorite photos, (we took over
300), you may use them on your website if you wish.

Andy and Mellini were very helpful and informative. We
enjoyed hiking down in the morning to snorkle by Ulla's bench
and observe the fish having their breakfast in the morning
light. The beach on Great Camanoe by the dock was
beautiful too!

Thank you for a week in Paradise! Thank you for a week
filled with relaxation, adventure, privacy, nature, sunshine,
breath taking !

Recommended for: Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway

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