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Fabulous waterfront villa in JVD . Now with Air conditioning in bedrooms

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A wooden deck with light blue chairs overlooking a body of water and hills.
A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a kitchen with modern appliances, and a view through a glass door.
A spacious living area with a kitchen, dining table, and seating. Large windows provide a view of the sea.
A coastal house with a large balcony overlooking the sea.
An aerial view of a coastal property with multiple houses along a beach, surrounded by lush greenery and clear turquoise waters.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Located along the water, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 4 guests. Enjoy beach views and a patio for outdoor relaxation. Engage in water sports, scuba diving, surfing, sailing, and waterskiing nearby. Explore attractions like Sandy Spit and Bubbly Pool during your adventure getaway.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Jost Van Dyke, Jost Van Dyke
  • Place, Great Harbour
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bubbly Pool
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, White Bay Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tortola (EIS-Terrance B. Lettsome Intl.)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fabulous waterfront villa in JVD . Now with Air conditioning in bedrooms

Tavolara is a spectacular 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom waterside villa at Sandy Ground in Jost van Dyke.
Sandy Ground comprises a private 17 acre estate at the east end of Jost - 8 villas share a large sandy beach, a smaller sandy beach, moorings and a dock.
Tavolara sits on almost an acre of waterfront promontory with 220 degrees of sea view. There is a gazebo with steps down to the ocean, and a separate path down to the larger beach.
It is remote, and suits 2 or 4 fit and able people wanting privacy.
Tavolara has an open plan Great Room with a very well equipped kitchen, 2 en-suite air-conditioned bedrooms, and a very large coverered wrap around deck and porch overlooking a 220 degree view of the Caribbean Sea.
The kitchen is equipped with fridge/freezer, double oven, induction hob, dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine.
In addition to the kitchen, the Great Room (which has five sets of patio doors and a large window opening onto the wrap around porch) includes a good size dining table, and a sitting area with lots of chairs/couches. There are further comfortable sitting areas outside on the wrap around deck, three outside dining tables, a huge coverend porch with Adirondack chairs facing the sea, and a large sun terrace with sunbeds.
One of the ensuite air conditioned bedrooms is on the main floor - off the Great Room, and the other is beneath the sundeck.
There is also a laundry room with a washing machine and a dryer.
A short path leads down to a gazebo, and there are steps directly from the gazebo into the Caribbean sea. There is a separate private path down to the larger beach where Tavolara has its own chairs and a table. Guests will also have access to a couple of gazebos on the beach.
Arrival can be by car from the public ferry dock in JVD or by boat at the private Sandy Ground Estates dock (at the smaller of the two beaches). Tavolara is a short walk from the dock. Brian will meet you at the dock and drive your bags (and you if your wish) to the villa.
The house is surrounded by a covered porch which has over 220 degrees of
Guests will have exclusive use of the whole villa (including the gazebo and the steps into the sea), and will share use of the dock and the beaches with the other villas at Sandy Ground Estates.

Important
Tavolara is remote and only suitable for persons who are fit and able, and who have good mobility. Access is by boat, or from the public road down a relatively steep off road track. There is a short but steep set of steps from the parking area to the villa.
There are a number of taxis in JvD - unless you want to walk to the public road (10 mins) always check that a taxi will come down the track before you book it.
Car hire is available from hwww.paradisejeeprental.com and www.islandtimebvi.com/car-rentals-bvi - both companies permit their SUV/Jeeps to be driven down the off road track to Sandy Ground Estate.
Small rib/dinghy rentals are available from Dave's Dinghy Rentals (+12845409614 - whatsapp is the best way to contact Dave) - he will drop and collect the dinghy from the dock at Sandy Ground.
There is very little in the way of food or other shopping in JVD, and it is necessary to provision in advance of your arrival. Provisioning is relatively easy from one of the supermarkets on Tortola - your order will be delivered to JVD on the ferry, and Brian will bring it to Tavolara.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Guests need to bring own cot , high chair
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please use chopping boards in the kitchen as the Corian worktop easily scratches.
Please don't leave food out at any times as you will soon have birds , ants and mongoose visiting .
Please close the main gate whenever you go on and off the estate as the goats will get in .

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2891374vb
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Jost Van Dyke

Located in Jost Van Dyke, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Sapphire Beach and Virgin Islands National Park 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 hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Jost Van Dyke, Jost Van Dyke

What's nearby

  • Great Harbour - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Bubbly Pool - 12 min drive - 3.3 km
  • White Bay - 13 min drive - 6.6 km
  • White Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Cane Garden Bay Beach - 53 min drive - 23.9 km

Restaurants

  • Maho Crossroads
  • Foxy's
  • T&D's Sports Bar
  • Cinnamon Bar & Grill
  • Hendo's hideout

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous waterfront villa in JVD . Now with Air conditioning in bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fabulous waterfront villa in JVD . Now with Air conditioning in bedrooms ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous waterfront villa in JVD . Now with Air conditioning in bedrooms ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous waterfront villa in JVD . Now with Air conditioning in bedrooms ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous waterfront villa in JVD . Now with Air conditioning in bedrooms located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Bubbly Pool.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most wonderful trip! This was our second time staying at Tavolara and it was just as magical as last year - the pristine beach, unmatched views, and comfortable surroundings were perfect. Plus, this time, we brought our children (2 boys ages 7 and 9) and they loved it too. Some JVD trip highlights included the Bubbly Pool, Sandy Ground beach time and lovely seashells, dinner at Taboo, snorkeling trip with Laid-Back Outfitters, lunches at White Bay (Soggy) and Great Harbor (Foxy’s), and more. But the best part of every day was the gorgeous view and surroundings at Tavolara. It was super hard to leave! But we look forward to staying here again as soon as we can! Thanks to Michael (and Brian!) for another lovely stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2026
Thanks for the lovely review. We are delighted you had such a good trip and look forward to seeing you again. Michael & Luisa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

We had such a wonderful stay at this special spot, the views are amazing and the house is beautiful. We enjoyed coffee in the morning watching sailboats cruise by, snorkeling on the reef just in front of the property and then drinks on the Adirondack chairs in the evening. And amazing star gazing at night. The owner was wonderful giving us great recommendations for dinner spots, JVD scuba and provisioning the house for the week. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2025
Kelly We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Tavolara, and we look forward to you coming back. We inherited all of our previous guests (who had been coming for many years before we purchased and renovated after Hurricane Irma in 2017), so it is good to see some new guests- especially new guests wanting to return. Michael & Luisa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beautiful home could not have been better. There are breathtaking views from every direction and so many outside decks to sit on and enjoy them. The two bedrooms and bathrooms are perfect for two couples sharing a holiday together. Both bedrooms have their own decks with ocean views, king size beds, and private bathrooms. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. The whole property is in excellent condition and comfortable. We absolutely loved it!!! The host, Michael, was very helpful as we planned our visit. Gave great advice and connected us with everyone on the island we needed for water taxi, dinghy rentals, 4WD rental, and provisioning. He was always friendly, responsive, and a true pleasure to interact with.The property manager, Brian, was also very helpful and friendly. Gave us a great overview of the home when we arrived and checked in with us a couple times to see if we needed anything. We truly enjoyed all the wonderful island restaurants on the beaches. Our favorites were Foxy's (both of them), Ivan's, Tipsy Shark, Hendos, Peace & Love. It was a lot of fun going to Foxy's Taboo and B-line and other small islands by dinghy--we definitely recommend renting a dinghy from Dave!4WD vehicle is a must when staying at this end of the island - the roads are very steep and curvy and we actually needed 4WD on several of them.JVD Scuba was great for water taxi and boating - great team thereWE LOVED TAVOLARA - WE DID NOT WANT TO LEAVE!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2026
Thanks Elaine Hopefully we will see you back next year. Michael
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than the pictures!

We got to Tavalora via a private water taxi right to the sandy ground estates dock, In the end it was definitely the best way to arrive considering our overall travel. Michael connected us with everyone: a local boat hire who helped us mitigate our arrival, our car rental, our groceries and of course his manager who picked us up from the dock and got us to the house after a long day of travel. When we arrived it was breathtaking, the pictures do not do this place justice. You literally have 300 degree views off the east end of the island. The house itself is set up a little tricky, but worked perfect for our family. Our kids were old enough to bunk up in their own room/house while we stayed in the main area. They are separated by the deck outside. Each space has its own lovely bathroom and shower. The kitchen has everything you need and there is a grill outside, we ended up cooking several meals here because it was just so nice to be at this space. I think we accomplished enjoying every outdoor space, but WOW that was the absolute best. There were several dining tables and lovely chairs for coffee or happy hour, including a terrace steps above the ocean. The entire east end is a bunch of up and down STEEP hills, so able bodies are a must. The car is parked up a set up stairs, the beach is at the bottom of several flights, but in the end the terracing makes this a very special place. Make sure to rent a dinghy so you can make it to the islands offshore!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

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