This truly exotic home, perched high on the western hills of Tortola, was named after the island's first Indian people. Villa Taino bespeaks luxury & comfort in Caribbean & Polynesian style, amid lush gardens and a unique pool. Various terraces offer spectacular panoramic views - by day, the sea below is studded with sailing yachts on the azure waters; at night, the lights of neighboring islands twinkle along with the stars. Peace & privacy allow guests to slip into a relaxed mode from the moment one arrives.Taino's superbly designed rooms are functional masterpieces of Caribbean living. The wide, circular, open-air living room offers beautiful views that guests enjoy while lounging in large overstuffed couches - there are also reading nooks, conversational corners and garden wall seats. The kitchen is very well equipped, too, whether for preparing a simple meal or a formal gourmet dinner. The dining room, with eclectic decor, seats 8 and opens onto a terrace with a coastal view of picturesque nearby islands. Adjacent to the dining room is an additional study. The master bedroom suite is steps away from the main building in an Antilles-style cottage with gingerbread trim. Its Old-World charm & comfort blends a mix of antiques, stylized painted floor, and a private balcony overlooking the ocean. This balcony invites a delightful nap in the rocking hammock, surrounded by the sweet fragrance of flowering gardens. There are 2 other ensuite bedrooms, equally well decorated, in the upper area of the main house. Each bedroom at Taino has a large walk-in shower. Taino's terrace opens directly onto the uniquely-shaped pool, with a panorama that is simply breathtaking! The villa is an easy 5-minute drive to Long Bay beach, and less than 10 minutes to the quiet sands of Smugglers Cove. Taino's Belmont Estate location is also advantageous for taking advantage of Tortola's West End, as restaurants, boutiques, watersports & ferries at West End/Sopers Hole may all be reached via a short drive. For larger parties traveling together, Taino is located just above villa Casa del Sol (RH CAS) on the same road. The security deposit is $500 (refundable 45 days after departure). Villa rates exclude 7% tax & 10% service. View: Incredible ocean views over Long Bay & Smugglers Cove Time to Beach: 5 minute drive
Time to Town:25 minute drive
Time to Shops:10 minute drive Room Descriptions:
* Bedroom 01: Separate gingerbread cottage, master w/handcarved 4-poster, oceanview verandah, sunken shower, eclectic safari decor, checkerboard wooden floor.
* Bedroom 02: Upper level off kitchen, 4-poster antique wicker bed & armoire, large shower, no view.
* Bedroom 03: Upper level above kitchen, mahogany semi-4-poster bed, large shower, no view.
* Dining Room: Eclectic decor, antique painted table seating 8, marble floors, glass-mullioned doors open to terrace.
* Kitchen: Very well-equipped kitchen, archway opens to dining area & terrace.
* Living Room: Elegant style, w/combination seagrass & antique bamboo furnishings, marble floors, opens to covered terrace & fabulous view.
* Study: Off the dining room, w/seagrass furniture, antique leather card table, polished wooden floors, leopard-skin rug.
* Terrace: Elegant terrace becomes one with the living room, beautiful ocean views. Additional Features:
* Amenities: Cable TV, Hammock, Pool - polygonal w/steps, Telephone
* Services: Maid Service included 4 days per week Villa Code: RH TAI
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