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Land based trip advice

Posted By: paw

Land based trip advice - 09/05/2018 03:23 AM

After many years of chartering and vacationing in the BVI by charter boat, I'm trying to plan a 11 day land based trip for March of 2019. It's just 2 of us this year and I'm the only sailor. Although I'll miss the anchorages and all the ilons, I can certainly "make do" with just staying on 1 or 2 of them.
My initial thoughts are to split time between Anegada (maybe one of the villas at Big Bamboo) and Leverick Bay. I'm trying to work out logistics of where to stay and how to travel between them.
Any advice is welcome. Right now, I have flights booked in and out of SJU, but nothing further.
Paul
Posted By: toast

Re: Land based trip advice - 09/05/2018 09:44 AM

If Virgin Gorda is a must I also recommend Guavaberry Spring Bay. Can have the best snorkeling beach and the baths off hours all to yourself, close to spanish town ( although may not be a plus till more rebuild is done) . Just a thought.
Posted By: charlie

Re: Land based trip advice - 09/05/2018 11:39 AM

We started going to the BVI in 1989. We bareboat chartered for many, many years. One year, while visiting the Baths on Virgin Gorda, we went to the now sadly gone Mad Dog bar and grill for a drink and a visit with Edith. We lucked into a meeting with Ludwig, who, along with his wife Tina, owned Guavaberry Spring Bay. He urged us to have Tina give us a guided tour of the cottages and the grounds, and we did so. The next year we spent four days there after our charter. The next year we spent a week on a sail boat and a week at Guavaberry. Now we spend three weeks in May there. Beautiful beaches, no crowds, a short walk to the Baths, commissary with food and beverages. Nearby restaurants and grocery stores. The one, two, and three bedroom cottages are arranged so that you have privacy. The staff are some of the nicest people you will ever meet and are all our friends now. If this sounds like I'm gushing, I am...lol. And I am so ready for May to get here so that I'm back on the porch with a drink in hand watching the lovely sunset over Sir Francis Drake channel. They have a web page with photo's, info, and a great map of VG. And, whatever choice you make, as long as you are in the BVI you will have a great time. Enjoy!!!
Posted By: ndfaninnc

Re: Land based trip advice - 09/05/2018 12:32 PM

If you opt for Anegada I recommend either D&H Sunshine Villas on the west side or Ann's Cottages at Cow Wreck Beach. I have never stayed at Big Bamboo. But the cottages look fine and the location is good. Enjoy your trip!
Posted By: paw

Re: Land based trip advice - 09/05/2018 01:11 PM

Anne's cottages look interesting. I understand they'll be posting photos when they are completed in November. In the meantime, I'm enjoying the descriptions.
Is anyone familiar with water taxi services that can take us to and from VG and Anegada?
Thanks for the advice so far.
Posted By: tradewinds

Re: Land based trip advice - 09/05/2018 02:16 PM

Elaine with Bradley Powerboats at Leverick Bay can help you with getting to Anegada.
Posted By: JasonHelmbrecht

Re: Land based trip advice - 09/05/2018 03:02 PM

By March 2019, the Anegada Express should be running again. They depart everyday from Trellis Bay and take you directly to Anegada. On the return, the boat stops at VG and then continues to Trellis.

I've used the boat a few times and highly recommend it.
Posted By: ndfaninnc

Re: Land based trip advice - 09/06/2018 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by JasonHelmbrecht
By March 2019, the Anegada Express should be running again. They depart everyday from Trellis Bay and take you directly to Anegada. On the return, the boat stops at VG and then continues to Trellis.

I've used the boat a few times and highly recommend it.


Morning Jason. Why is Anegada Express down again? More government issues?
Posted By: JasonHelmbrecht

Re: Land based trip advice - 09/06/2018 01:06 PM

I don't know first hand, but I have heard the boat was in for repairs. Not sure if it was maintenance or an unplanned repair.
Posted By: Leverick Bay

Re: Land based trip advice - 09/14/2018 04:08 PM

Good Morning! We would love to have you spent time with us at Leverick Bay Resort & Marina - we have newly renovated rooms, a full service resort with 2 Restaurants, Beach Bar, Pool, Spa, Grocery Store, Retail Shopping, Watersports & More. Email me should you like more information - becky@leverickbay.com
Posted By: socamon

Re: Land based trip advice - 09/15/2018 01:02 PM

Hi, Becky. Will be down last two weeks of October. Will both restaurants be open then ?
Posted By: txjustin

Re: Land based trip advice - 09/18/2018 05:21 PM

D&H are awesome villas!
Posted By: gordaguy2

Re: Land based trip advice - 09/18/2018 07:40 PM

You could also try bayview apartments near the ferry dock in VG - we stayed there several times and it's clean and comfortable.
Posted By: paw

Re: Land based trip advice - 09/20/2018 12:06 PM

Thanks for the recommendations. Anyone have any experience with the Anegada Beach Club?
Posted By: JasonHelmbrecht

Re: Land based trip advice - 09/20/2018 03:11 PM

I've stayed at Anegada Beach Club several times and eating/drank there even more. Great spot, great staff, great food!
Posted By: socamon

Re: Land based trip advice - 09/20/2018 04:06 PM

It is our go-to place on Anegada now. Best beach on the island in our opinion. Before Irma, they would even pick us up at a bar near the anchorage and take us there.
Posted By: xrayman67

Re: Land based trip advice - 09/20/2018 04:11 PM

They have a complimentary shuttle that will pick you up at The Lobster Trap.
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