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Lighthouse Villa vs. Long Bay Beach Club

Posted By: OrangeMon

Lighthouse Villa vs. Long Bay Beach Club - 03/30/2015 02:40 PM

Hello!

This is my first post.

My wife and I will be vacationing in Tortola in August. We're trying to decide where to stay. We've narrowed it down to either the Lighthouse Villa or Long Bay Beach Club. Basically, we're beach people. Although Long Bay Beach Club sounds nice, it may be too secluded for us. Am I wrong? For the experts, what are the pros and cons between the two properties? Which would you choose?

Thanks,
Posted By: sail2wind

Re: Lighthouse Villa vs. Long Bay Beach Club - 03/30/2015 03:58 PM

unless something has changed, Long Bay is partially closed
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Lighthouse Villa vs. Long Bay Beach Club - 03/30/2015 04:07 PM

That's what I was thinking. Not sure what the current status is on LOng Bay. As far as Lighthouse, it's a really nice place, but kind of a little hike up the hill from the beach. If you are a big beach person and you want to stay in Cane Garden, I would pick Myetts. Or Sebastian's in Little Apple Bay, which has a lovely beach.
Posted By: WayneC

Re: Lighthouse Villa vs. Long Bay Beach Club - 03/30/2015 04:17 PM

I've stayed at Long Bay a couple of times the latest being March 2013. What part of it is closed? We always stayed right on the water it was about a 100' walk to the beach I always thought it was a pretty nice place.
Posted By: sail2wind

Re: Lighthouse Villa vs. Long Bay Beach Club - 03/30/2015 04:25 PM

pool and restaurant
Posted By: WayneC

Re: Lighthouse Villa vs. Long Bay Beach Club - 03/30/2015 04:36 PM

Are they closed for remodeling or is it more than that? Without the restaurant for guest they will start losing business.
Posted By: sail2wind

Re: Lighthouse Villa vs. Long Bay Beach Club - 03/30/2015 05:02 PM

The locals know a lot more then me, some financial problems.
Posted By: ski2play

Re: Lighthouse Villa vs. Long Bay Beach Club - 03/30/2015 05:05 PM

A small dipping pool and the restaurant were open when we were down in October 2014. There is a new bar open next door to Long Bay Beach Club also where we had cocktails. Nice atmosphere and service at the new place.
Posted By: OrangeMon

Re: Lighthouse Villa vs. Long Bay Beach Club - 03/30/2015 07:16 PM

Thanks everyone for the feedback.
Posted By: IWIWSE

Re: Lighthouse Villa vs. Long Bay Beach Club - 03/31/2015 12:12 AM

OrangeMon,
Thanks for posting
Welcome

Mike
Posted By: Manpot

Re: Lighthouse Villa vs. Long Bay Beach Club - 03/31/2015 12:58 AM

Long Bay is open and has downsized..everything on the beach side of the road is open...they have closed the pool etc and given villas back to the owners to run...you will be renting one of the two story units right on the sand..couple of restaurants and a dipping pool and a much better,local owned, restaurant right next door " Tropical Fusion"..that said Malcia Rymer runs a great operation at Lighthouse in CGB with all CGB has to offer..hope this helps..
Posted By: toast

Re: Lighthouse Villa vs. Long Bay Beach Club - 03/31/2015 09:35 AM

I think Cane Garden is the best for chilling ( except when boats in, but in August you may have only one day with cruise ship)
You have lots of choice for food and beverage. Music may be limited unless you are there first week of August. Lighthouse is wonderful and one of the nicest accomodations in the bay. there is a steep hill but it is right across from the beach by Quito's Gazebo.
Posted By: bvilovercgb

Re: Lighthouse Villa vs. Long Bay Beach Club - 03/31/2015 02:03 PM

Lighthouse is great up top floor. a Hike for sure.
Have also stayed at Agape and would recommend it for the awesome views, also a bit of a Hike, but not like Lighthouse.
Posted By: OrangeMon

Re: Lighthouse Villa vs. Long Bay Beach Club - 03/31/2015 04:23 PM

Again, thanks everyone for the feedback, and the welcome.

I think we've decided to book at the Lighthouse Villa's. Sounds like a good fit for us.
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Lighthouse Villa vs. Long Bay Beach Club - 03/31/2015 04:38 PM

It is a very nice place to stay and beautiful views from the upper floors. These days I don't think I could do that walk up the hill, but I'm probably older than you are! Enjoy!
Posted By: OrangeMon

Re: Lighthouse Villa vs. Long Bay Beach Club - 03/31/2015 09:15 PM

Carol, I'm 53 and up for the challenge.

Thanks,
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Lighthouse Villa vs. Long Bay Beach Club - 03/31/2015 09:52 PM

I won't tell how old I am <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> but enjoy your stay! Hope you are getting one of the second or top floor rooms, as the view from the first floor is not much. The other floors, great!
Posted By: OrangeMon

Re: Lighthouse Villa vs. Long Bay Beach Club - 04/01/2015 04:51 PM

We've rented a penthouse villa on the top floor.

Thanks,
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Lighthouse Villa vs. Long Bay Beach Club - 04/01/2015 05:26 PM

Should be a really lovely view from there. Enjoy!
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