“Four Winds” is an absolute gem, a lovely, relaxed and comfortable home with gorgeous views, incredible privacy, and a charming atmosphere.
The house is very well equipped, and thoughtfully laid out. It might not be ideal for folks who aren’t comfortable driving on the Caribbean‘s steep and winding roads, as it is somewhat remote, but if you’re used to that it’s not an issue.
The rental agent Katie was very helpful, as were the wonderful housekeeper Noreen and gardener Warren.
Beautiful very uncrowded beaches (Brewer’s Bay) are very near, as well as the town of Cane Garden Bay, which has groceries, restaurants, bars with live music and gas. It’s about 15-20 minutes into Road Town for the Ferries, larger groceries, pharmacies, the delightful French Deli, as well as “Steakation”, an artisanal butcher and foodie store.
Tortola has a huge population of wild chickens, so earplugs would be useful for light sleepers, as the roosters start crowing early, but this isn’t unique to this property. The house is spread across several cottages, with beautiful gardens and winding stone paths connecting the indoor and outdoor living spaces. There are constant breezes, spectacular views, gorgeous sunsets, great privacy and enough space for a group to socialize or spent quiet time alone. The pool area is lovely, as is the outdoor living room. The Wi-Fi was fast enough for me to work from home and take zoom meetings. The only cautionary notes: this is a very open indoor / outdoor style of living in a natural environment. If you’re phobic about small critters (lizards, frogs etc) it may be challenging. The stone pathways could be difficult to navigate if you have mobility issues or are elderly. These weren’t issues for us, but could be for some guests.
Overall, this is a stunning, atmospheric and charming gem of a home in a gorgeous place. It was one of the nicest vacation experiences I’ve ever had. We did a day boat charter and explored various beaches, but it was honestly hard to tear ourselves away from the lovely home and Brewer’s Bay to do other things! *****