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Re: Land trip - Virgin Gorda & Anegada [Re: VirginGordaResident] #219744
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Who do you recommend for renting a car on Anegada? We definitely want to do this. No mopeds for me!

Originally Posted by VirginGordaResident
Originally Posted by ohstate
Thanks for the Ferry schedule to Anegada. Once we get there, taxi or rent a car? We’ve been before where everything was pre-arranged, it generally like independent travel.


I would highly recommend renting a car or mopeds and driving yourself around. The mopeds are really fun, but do be careful if you go that route as I have seen some bad accidents with them. The reason I recommend renting a car is: 1.) It is affordable and easy to do (like $65 for the day and there are a bunch of places to rent one right by the anchorage) 2.) You can't get lost. Anegada literally has one road and it is a loop. 3.) You are on your own schedule!

A couple other things to check out on Anegada if you are interested: 1.) Kelly's Boat Tours. Kelly is a local Anegada guide who does boat tours around the island. He will take you to the east end of the island for a tour of the conch pile (incredibly cool and unique), flamingo sighting and snorkeling. He often will even dive for lobster that you can then take and eat at dinner! 2.) The Francis Family Farm. Kenny Francis actually operates a horse farm on Anegada that offers Beach and Trail horseback riding around Anegada. If that is your type of thing there is few things I have enjoyed more than a sunset horseback ride on the Anegada Beach with Kenny.

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Re: Land trip - Virgin Gorda & Anegada [Re: PlumeriaTattoo] #219746
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Originally Posted by PlumeriaTattoo
I am wondering now though where "Stouts Lookout" is?


Found one on Tortola.

Stoutt's Lookout


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Re: Land trip - Virgin Gorda & Anegada [Re: cwoody] #219747
03/05/2020 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by cwoody
Originally Posted by PlumeriaTattoo
I am wondering now though where "Stouts Lookout" is?


Found one on Tortola.

Stoutt's Lookout

At the top of Windy Hill as you leave Cane Garden Bay to the West. 1.5 miles from Myett's.


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Re: Land trip - Virgin Gorda & Anegada [Re: PlumeriaTattoo] #219749
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On Virgin Gorda - you can get a great burger, great coleslaw and fries with a spectacular view at Hog Heaven - no need for gold plated burgers.

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Re: Land trip - Virgin Gorda & Anegada [Re: PlumeriaTattoo] #219750
03/05/2020 03:43 PM
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I'll have to try the burger next time. I had the worst bbq of my life at Hog Heaven in December. 3 people had 3 different meals and all were very dry and over cooked.


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Re: Land trip - Virgin Gorda & Anegada [Re: PlumeriaTattoo] #219752
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Originally Posted by PlumeriaTattoo
Who do you recommend for renting a car on Anegada? We definitely want to do this. No mopeds for me!

Originally Posted by VirginGordaResident
Originally Posted by ohstate
Thanks for the Ferry schedule to Anegada. Once we get there, taxi or rent a car? We’ve been before where everything was pre-arranged, it generally like independent travel.


I would highly recommend renting a car or mopeds and driving yourself around. The mopeds are really fun, but do be careful if you go that route as I have seen some bad accidents with them. The reason I recommend renting a car is: 1.) It is affordable and easy to do (like $65 for the day and there are a bunch of places to rent one right by the anchorage) 2.) You can't get lost. Anegada literally has one road and it is a loop. 3.) You are on your own schedule!

A couple other things to check out on Anegada if you are interested: 1.) Kelly's Boat Tours. Kelly is a local Anegada guide who does boat tours around the island. He will take you to the east end of the island for a tour of the conch pile (incredibly cool and unique), flamingo sighting and snorkeling. He often will even dive for lobster that you can then take and eat at dinner! 2.) The Francis Family Farm. Kenny Francis actually operates a horse farm on Anegada that offers Beach and Trail horseback riding around Anegada. If that is your type of thing there is few things I have enjoyed more than a sunset horseback ride on the Anegada Beach with Kenny.



Dean Wheatley = 284-544-3703 (dwjeep@hotmail.com)


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Re: Land trip - Virgin Gorda & Anegada [Re: PlumeriaTattoo] #219757
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I believe Stoutt's is on Tortola. I don't plan on spending any time on Tortola this trip - just VG w/ a day trip to Anegada.


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Re: Land trip - Virgin Gorda & Anegada [Re: JasonHelmbrecht] #219758
03/05/2020 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JasonHelmbrecht
I'll have to try the burger next time. I had the worst bbq of my life at Hog Heaven in December. 3 people had 3 different meals and all were very dry and over cooked.


This May will be our first time back post Irma. Previous trips we ate lunch at Hog Heaven at least 2 - 3 times and it was always awesome! BBQ and Conch in butter sauce couldn't be beat. Hope it hasn't changed. I'm curious to look on Trip Advisor to see recent comments.

Re: Land trip - Virgin Gorda & Anegada [Re: RickinAtlanta] #219759
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Originally Posted by RickinAtlanta
Originally Posted by JasonHelmbrecht
I'll have to try the burger next time. I had the worst bbq of my life at Hog Heaven in December. 3 people had 3 different meals and all were very dry and over cooked.


This May will be our first time back post Irma. Previous trips we ate lunch at Hog Heaven at least 2 - 3 times and it was always awesome! BBQ and Conch in butter sauce couldn't be beat. Hope it hasn't changed. I'm curious to look on Trip Advisor to see recent comments.


Just looked at TA and saw mostly 4 & 5 stars for food in reports starting with this new year. Of course the view is always a 5. The worst food comment was that the food was average but the majority rated the food from very good to awesome. Hope that's accurate.

Re: Land trip - Virgin Gorda & Anegada [Re: RickinAtlanta] #219760
03/05/2020 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by RickinAtlanta
Originally Posted by RickinAtlanta
Originally Posted by JasonHelmbrecht
I'll have to try the burger next time. I had the worst bbq of my life at Hog Heaven in December. 3 people had 3 different meals and all were very dry and over cooked.


This May will be our first time back post Irma. Previous trips we ate lunch at Hog Heaven at least 2 - 3 times and it was always awesome! BBQ and Conch in butter sauce couldn't be beat. Hope it hasn't changed. I'm curious to look on Trip Advisor to see recent comments.


Just looked at TA and saw mostly 4 & 5 stars for food in reports starting with this new year. Of course the view is always a 5. The worst food comment was that the food was average but the majority rated the food from very good to awesome. Hope that's accurate.

Hopefully. The view is incredible and I'll be back for that and a drink for sure! Could have been an off day but it tasted like food that was good 3 days ahead and left to stay warm on the grill.


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Re: Land trip - Virgin Gorda & Anegada [Re: PlumeriaTattoo] #219763
03/05/2020 05:24 PM
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Stouts is on Tortola, on Windy hill between Cane Garden Bay and Carrot Bay. The views are breathtaking and Prince is such a joy to be around.


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Re: Land trip - Virgin Gorda & Anegada [Re: PlumeriaTattoo] #219768
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For those that don't like the BBQ at Hog Heaven,
the fried chicken is pretty good.

Re: Land trip - Virgin Gorda & Anegada [Re: IWIWSE] #219772
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Originally Posted by IWIWSE
For those that don't like the BBQ at Hog Heaven,
the fried chicken is pretty good.


So is the conch in butter sauce!

Re: Land trip - Virgin Gorda & Anegada [Re: knitsoftwear] #219819
03/06/2020 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by knitsoftwear
Is David Johnson still involved with Oil Nut Bay?


Yes. David Johnson is still the owner and operator of Oil Nut Bay. He is highly involved and lives down here for the winter season.

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Re: Land trip - Virgin Gorda & Anegada [Re: ohstate] #219821
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Originally Posted by ohstate
Thanks for the Ferry schedule to Anegada. Once we get there, taxi or rent a car? We’ve been before where everything was pre-arranged, it generally like independent travel.


If you want to rent a mokke jeep from anegada reef club, put in your reservation now (not joking!). If you just want a regular car, I highly recommend VNJ’s gift shop next door. You can probably call and book one in advance but we didn’t need a reservation and they saved our day trip. Don’t bother with taxi’s on anegada, waste of money and there is NO traffic.

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Re: Land trip - Virgin Gorda & Anegada [Re: KTGoesAway] #220023
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What is a mokke jeep? Is there some advantage to having one of those over a regular car?

Re: Land trip - Virgin Gorda & Anegada [Re: VirginGordaResident] #220027
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Re: Land trip - Virgin Gorda & Anegada [Re: PlumeriaTattoo] #220040
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Its a MOKE..a design going back to the early 60's..a buggy based on real Mini parts. Front wheel drive and tons of fun. BMC made them, then Leyland Australia made them, then Gadiva in Portugal. Recently a company acquired the rights to the name and design and brought them back into production. I had a 65 Moke and did over 100,00 miles in mine..have not driven a new one. Caribbean dealership for the Caribbean is out of St Barth's. They are not legal in the US although someone is doing a 30 mph electric one ..YUK! A real one will cruise at over 70.

Re: Land trip - Virgin Gorda & Anegada [Re: PlumeriaTattoo] #220042
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Originally Posted by PlumeriaTattoo
What is a mokke jeep? Is there some advantage to having one of those over a regular car?


Imagine a regular Jeep that is stretched out and sits much lower to the ground. We saw several on VG last month. What made us chuckle is the “shifter” looked like a standard but was an automatic drive.

Re: Land trip - Virgin Gorda & Anegada [Re: PlumeriaTattoo] #220052
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We just rented a car from DW Jeep rentals yesterday. Small SUV, nothing fancy, a bit beat up but just fine for heading to the beach. We booked in advance so he met us at the ferry dock. We did a quick stop at his shop to sign the paperwork and we were on our way to Loblolly beach. At the end of the day, just put some gas in it, and drop it off at the pier.

We took the 8 am ferry from Virgin Gorda, which departs from the gas docks in Spanish Town (near Dive BVI). On Sundays, it departs Anegada at 5-ish.

We started at Loblolly, had a nice snorkel before rain hit. Lunch at the Anegada Beach Club (the BLLT (lobster BLT) was great, probably the best thing we’ve had since getting here. The rain was blowing sideways by the time we got to Cow Wreck, so we opted for the Wonky Dog instead where it was more sheltered. Had a good day despite the weather but would definitely wait for a day when things were clearer next time. Unfortunately rain and northern swells have arrived. It is a red flag day at the Baths ( we can see the flag from our deck).


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How much was the rental? And did you reserve it ahead of time, or can we just ferry over and rent a vehicle last-minute?

Originally Posted by ohstate
We just rented a car from DW Jeep rentals yesterday. Small SUV, nothing fancy, a bit beat up but just fine for heading to the beach. We booked in advance so he met us at the ferry dock. We did a quick stop at his shop to sign the paperwork and we were on our way to Loblolly beach. At the end of the day, just put some gas in it, and drop it off at the pier.

We took the 8 am ferry from Virgin Gorda, which departs from the gas docks in Spanish Town (near Dive BVI). On Sundays, it departs Anegada at 5-ish.

We started at Loblolly, had a nice snorkel before rain hit. Lunch at the Anegada Beach Club (the BLLT (lobster BLT) was great, probably the best thing we’ve had since getting here. The rain was blowing sideways by the time we got to Cow Wreck, so we opted for the Wonky Dog instead where it was more sheltered. Had a good day despite the weather but would definitely wait for a day when things were clearer next time. Unfortunately rain and northern swells have arrived. It is a red flag day at the Baths ( we can see the flag from our deck).

Re: Land trip - Virgin Gorda & Anegada [Re: PlumeriaTattoo] #220099
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Originally Posted by PlumeriaTattoo
How much was the rental? And did you reserve it ahead of time, or can we just ferry over and rent a vehicle last-minute?

Originally Posted by ohstate
We just rented a car from DW Jeep rentals yesterday. Small SUV, nothing fancy, a bit beat up but just fine for heading to the beach. We booked in advance so he met us at the ferry dock. We did a quick stop at his shop to sign the paperwork and we were on our way to Loblolly beach. At the end of the day, just put some gas in it, and drop it off at the pier.

We took the 8 am ferry from Virgin Gorda, which departs from the gas docks in Spanish Town (near Dive BVI). On Sundays, it departs Anegada at 5-ish.

We started at Loblolly, had a nice snorkel before rain hit. Lunch at the Anegada Beach Club (the BLLT (lobster BLT) was great, probably the best thing we’ve had since getting here. The rain was blowing sideways by the time we got to Cow Wreck, so we opted for the Wonky Dog instead where it was more sheltered. Had a good day despite the weather but would definitely wait for a day when things were clearer next time. Unfortunately rain and northern swells have arrived. It is a red flag day at the Baths ( we can see the flag from our deck).


Should be right at about $65 per day. I would call ahead just to be sure.


Go Irish!!

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Re: Land trip - Virgin Gorda & Anegada [Re: PlumeriaTattoo] #220123
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Originally Posted by PlumeriaTattoo
What is a mokke jeep? Is there some advantage to having one of those over a regular car?


Here you go: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini_Moke

Re: Land trip - Virgin Gorda & Anegada [Re: PlumeriaTattoo] #220131
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$65 plus gas, we called ahead and he met us at the pier.


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