 Don Hebert | | | | | Villa Name | Cielo (formerly Fawlty Towers) | | Island | Tortola, British Virgin Islands | | Area of Island | Luck Hill, northwest | | Max Persons | 12 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bedroom Specs | 3 kings (OR 2 kings + 2 twins , your choice, in Hibiscus Haven Suite), + 2 queens (in Caribbean Reef + Coral Cottage). A queen sofabed is in Sea Turtle pavilion's sitting room (no A/C), for 1 or 2 children under 16 only, please. | | Baths | 5 | | Bathroom Specs | + outdoor shower | | Pool | Yes | | Pool Specs | 12' x 22' x 3' - 6' deep | | Nearest Beach | Brewer's Beach + Cane Garden Bay (either is just a 5-minute drive away) | | Children Welcome | Yes - notarized waiver required for all children under 5 years | | Maid Service | Yes | | Maid Service Frequency | once per week (except holidays) | | Smoking | Not permitted in the house. Outside only. | | Square Footage | Interior: 3000 + exterior: 3500 = TOTAL 6500 sq. ft. | | Damage Deposit | $500.00 |
Nancy's Description of Cielo (formerly Fawlty Towers) CIELO was formerly known as Fawlty Towers, but has been renamed - Cielo means "heaven," and this villa is truly heavenly! The entry courtyard with its colorful bougainvillea, banana and palm trees welcomes you into Cielo, a relaxing and very private hideaway set high on a hillside with simply breathtaking, sweeping views of Cane Garden Bay, St. John, St. Thomas, and green islets beyond. Five pavilions offer spacious seclusion. The first of the poolside pavilions houses the large Great Room with bamboo blinds and a curved sofa dressed in bright fabrics, and connects to the very well-equipped kitchen pavilion via a cool lanai set for alfresco dining. Just outside the Great Room is a covered area overlooking the coralstone-tiled pool courtyard, edged by trees and flowering tropical plants, perfect for gathering for sunset cocktails. Cielo's third pavilion is Sea Turtle, a two-story retreat with a sitting room on the main level (this sitting room offers a sofabed for children under 16, great for preteens and teenagers), and two staircases which lead to its very private king bedroom/bath suite below; Sea Turtle's bedroom/bath suite has its own sun deck and a double hammock. Across the sunny pool deck is Cielo's fourth pavilion, offering the Caribbean Reef Room, an air-conditioned poolside queen bedroom/bath suite. On this pavilion's upper level are two more air-conditioned bedroom/bath suites, the king Oasis Suite and the Hibiscus Haven Suite. The king (or two-twin) Hibiscus Haven Suite features its own step-out balcony looking over the entry courtyard with views of green mountains beyond. The Oasis Suite's balcony looks out to relaxing ocean views. The fifth pavilion, Coral Cottage, is accessed via a curved stone staircase from the pool courtyard or from the secret garden connecting this pavilion to the fourth pavilion. Coral Cottage pavilion is a very secluded haven, housing an air-conditioned queen suite with its own private patio for sunbathing and an enticing alfresco shower. Cielo is generally breezy and comfortable in the summer months due to its high elevation; it's perfectly situated to easterly tradewinds. Artfully designed to provide both togetherness and seclusion, this serene villa with flower-laden gardens, native stonework, colorful tiles and gingerbread trim blends its bright, light and easygoing aura with constant cool breezes and wonderful sea views to provide a special ambience for families and friends seeking a most special Caribbean experience. Amenities Each bedroom has a hair dryer, TV/VCR (3 TVs have cable), CD player + spa robes (DVD players in pool bedroom + Great Room), movie + music collections, radio, books, games, A/C in all BRS (except not in Sea Turtle pavilion, which is breezy); answering machine, DSL + Wi-Fi for your laptop, safe for valuables (safe can accommodate a laptop computer), built-in stainless gas grill; double hammock + mini-fridge in Sea Turtle Suite; baby gear (1 full-sized baby crib, 1 nylon Pack 'n' Play crib/playpen, highchair, 2 strollers, car + booster seats, baby monitor, play yard, children's toys, books, movies + beach toys); beach bags + coolers; dishwasher. Optional personal laundry service is available (there's a $20 per load charge to wash, dry + fold -- please ask the villa's housekeeper).
Rental Notes *11th and 12th persons sleep on the queen sofabed in Turtle Suite's sitting room - please add $50 per person, per night for the sofabed. MUST BE CHILDREN UNDER 16 YEARS, please. With advance notice, we can easily arrange to have Cielo stocked for your arrival with your requested groceries + beverages (a great service if you are traveling with children) at no charge to you - please arrange this service well in advance of arrival. You may also hire an accomplished chef for a special dinner or more meals if you wish. Massage, spa + beauty treatments can also be arranged for you at the villa...please inquire. Sam, Cielo's taxi driver and escort, will act as your on-island concierge during your stay and can recommend island day trips and activities to make your stay on Tortola maximum fun. Just ask! And Cielo heartily recommends D & D Car Rental for their guests - arrange to have your rental cars delivered to Cielo for your arrival on island, and complete your paperwork at Cielo while sipping complimentary rum punch! |
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