Don Hebert | | | | | Villa Name | Tara | | Island | Tortola, British Virgin Islands | | Area of Island | Belmont, West End | | Max Persons | 8 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bedroom Specs | 2 kings, 1 queen, + double sofabed in study. (A twin-size airbed is available with advance request) | | Baths | 3.5 | | Bathroom Specs | + outdoor shower at entry | | Pool | Yes | | Pool Specs | 12' x 22' x 5.5' deep, + 6-person jacuzzi (cold - no heater) | | Nearest Beach | Smugglers Cove or Long Bay Beach | | Children Welcome | Yes - with notarized liability waiver for all children under 8 years, please (extreme caution must be exercised on terraces with very low walls and no railings!) | | Maid Service | Yes | | Maid Service Frequency | Two days per week | | Smoking | Not permitted in the house. Outside only. | | Square Footage | Interior: 2800 + exterior: 1800 = TOTAL: 4600 sq ft. | | Damage Deposit | $500.00 | Nancy's Description of Tara Beautifully designed in the West Indian style and lavishly equipped, just-completed Tara sits at the end of a tranquil neighborhood road for excellent seclusion. Overlooking lovely sea views and perfectly sited to refreshing trade winds, this four-pavilion property is arranged hillside in a private garden setting. From the parking area, a staircase leads up to Tara's generous terrace and to the pool and jacuzzi. Tara's first pavilion, on the west side of the pool and terrace, is outfitted as a romantic air-conditioned king suite with a 4-poster canopy bed, TV and DVD player, a large balcony and an alfresco stone shower. The larger main pavilion on the opposite side of the pool and terrace comprises the Great Room where you can snuggle into the overstuffed couches and watch your favorite TV programs or listen to music through the Bose surround sound system. Just outside the Great Room is a breezy covered outdoor living area overlooking ocean vistas. This wraparound verandah also borders the superbly-equipped gourmet kitchen, which opens out to the pool terrace. Here you'll find a thatched tiki bar, the perfect spot for those island rum cocktails. Adjoining the Great Room on the east side is a covered garden pavilion with a fountain, set for dining with views through arched windows of the sparkling sea beyond. Just off the dining terrace is the third pavilion with an air-conditioned office equipped with a computer with DSL line and a printer/scanner/fax. A double sofabed shares space within the study. The adjoining bathroom then connects directly to Tara's second air-conditioned queen bedroom suite, which opens to a private deck and small garden just outside. Tara's fourth pavillion, an air-conditioned king suite with its own balcony, is just to the northernmost side and has an exotic alfresco stone shower. Done up in Caribbean colors and accented with cool tile floors, brick, and by beautiful native stone walls and planters surrounding tropical flora, this island-style haven's interiors flow gracefully out to the delightful picture-perfect tableau just beyond its archways and doors. Tara is a superb vacation villa for family and friends. (Rolex, the cat, lives at Tara). Amenities Satellite TV with 60 music channels, CD/DVD/VCR player, Bose surround sound system, iPod docking station, movie + music collections, books, games, A/C in 3 bedrooms + in study, gourmet kitchen with a 6-burner commercial gas stove + commercial refrigerator (chest freezer for ice + frozen goods by tiki bar), Cuisinart; safe for valuables, computer with DSL line, printer/copier, answering + fax machines; hair dryers, telescope, binoculars, poolside tiki bar, gas grill, beach chairs + cooler, dishwasher, laundry Rental Notes A 10-night minimum rental is required at Tara for Christmas/New Year's. Rolex, the cat, lives at Tara. |