STOP LOOKING!!!!! YOU HAVE FOUND PARADISE!!!!!

Guest: Chris (Winter Haven, FL)
Date of Stay: 04/30/11

I was literally squirming in my seat on the airplane, waiting to get home to write this review!!!! Spent a week in Sterling House for our 10th anniversary, just my husband and myself and it couldn't have been more perfect! I will make this simple, there is NO other place on the island you will want to be, it is simply as fabulous as the previous reviews...hint hint, that many people can't be wrong! It is unbelievable on all accounts.... location, view, amenities, opulence, layout, privacy and not to mention DONNA! Ask and ye shall receive, the lady knows absolutely anything you want to know about the island and saved us valuable time and money searching endlessly for various things such as rental car companys , restaurants, boat rentals and Dive Operators and all information given with a smile and spot on. All this and you would never know she was there if you didn't ask, except of course for the fresh flowers which magically appeared every few days upon our arrival to the villa after excursions. I am so thankful for all of the other reviews given for this rental and am even more thankful that I took their advice. Seriously, villa is so beautiful, everything top of the line, no expense spared in this place.. should be in magazines! Best Vacation Ever!

Stay at the Sterling House, Long Bay Tortola, BVI

Guest: Jeanne (Savannah, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 03/21/11

One always anticipates their dream vacatrion to perfection and when it finallly happens it never fulfills your image of a perfect place. I want to thank you for your presentation of a Paradise place to stay for it actually was a "perfect place to stay". The accomodations of a charming island retreat on the water gave us spectacular sunsets and soft ocean breezes that made one sleep like a baby at night. We especially love walking the beach every morning, a perfect way to start the day. We could not rave enough to our friends when they asked us how we enjoyed our vaction. Our response was we spent a week in Paradies. The only complaint we have is having to come back to reality but we are willing and wanting to do it again and again. Next time I read a romantic book or see a movie with an island setting especially one with a happy ending I will thing of whoever wrote it must have stayed at the "Sterling House looking forward to returning next year, the Clarks from Georgia.

Everything we hoped for and more!

Guest: Anja (Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 03/24/11 Review

My husband I spent a week with our two teenage kids at the Sterling House in Tortola and I have to say it was one of our best vacations ever! The house is set up perfect for a family. The size of the villa was also perfect since it cleaned up quickly and was very easy to keep neat. Jeanie helped clean three times and that worked out well for us. The villa is stunning and even more beautiful than the pictures (if you can imagine that!). The attention to detail was amazing and the views are unbelievable, my husband and I pinched ourselves a couple of times to make sure we weren't dreaming! The beach is great and one of the best ones we found in Tortola. Smugglers Cove is about 5 min via car and that was another fabulous beach...Oh the smell of bbq chicken cooking on the grill while soaking up the sun....so good! Donna recommended great restaurants and things to do, just plain good advice. She really knows her stuff and wants your vacation to be the best ever and will do whatever she can to help with that! Her and Wayne were so hospitable we are glad we had a chance to get to know them and look forward to a long friendship! We feel very lucky that we came across the Sterling House and had a chance to stay there, we highly recommend it. I can't say enough good things about it, we will definitely be back and many thanks to Wayne and Donna for creating such a paradise!

Exceeded our expectations!

Guest: ggb (Bremerton WA USA)
Date of Stay: 02/09/11 Review

We just returned from spending a week at Sterling House with another couple after a week of sailing thru the BVIs. To come off a boat and end up at this villa was beyond our expectations for comfort, convenience, great location, and wonderful hosts! Donna and Wayne were there to greet us, and give us a tour. The villa was immaculate and the location could not have been better. We toured the whole island during our week and decided that finding Sterling House was a dream come true! The beach was so beautiful, clean and very private. The accomodations were outstanding and ideal for 2 couples. jeanie, the housekeeper, was a sweetheart and very flexible to meet our needs. Donna gave us great tips on the best places to get groceries, eat out, shop, snorkel, etc. Everything she advised us was 100% accurate. The Sugar Mill and Banankeet Cafe were our favorites places to dine that were close by. We loved having Smuggler's Cove within a short drive or walking distance away as a great snorkeling spot but having the pool and ocean right outside our villa door was the best of both worlds. We will definitely try to go back to this end of Tortola and there is only one place to stay......Sterling House!

Sterling House, Long Bay Tortola

Guest: Jane (Ny)
Date of Stay: 06/23/10 Review Submitted: 07/07/10

Our family of four - 2 parents, 2 kids ages 12 and 18 - visited Sterling House in June 2010 and found it even better than described. It is spectacularly situated on a quiet (at least when we were there) beach close to several other lovely secluded beaches and some very good restaurants. The owner, Donna Sterling, was so hospitable, helpful and tuned into our particular needs. When we arrived, she immediately went the extra mile to obtain the right cable channel for us to watch the World Cup. She struck just the right balance between providing advice and assistance on the one hand and privacy on the other. We would definitely like to return, the sooner the better.

Awesome Experience!

Guest: Todd and Miriam (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/29/10 Review Submitted: 06/20/10

Sterling House exceeded our expectations. This was our first experience with renting a villa through an internet site, and we were a little anxious about the process but our concerns were unfounded. Everything was in order with no problems at all. The view from the villa is simply amazing and more impressive than what is shown in the pictures. Donna was very helpful and answered all of our questions. This was a very special trip for our family and we can't wait to return!!!

Reservations Made for 2011

Guest: Nicole and Keith (Miramar Beach (Destin) FL)
Date of Stay: 05/02/10 Review Submitted: 05/26/10

This is our favorite place ever. We arrived at night and were immediately welcomed by Donna. All of our groceries had been put away and the wine was chilled. The sound of the waves relaxed us after about 5 minutes. The location is superb. The villa was exactly as advertised. The pool is so much more attractive than the pictures can portray. A morning walk down Long Bay and a dip in the pool were my everyday activities. The beach is phenomenal with a beautiful sandy area adjacent to the villa for swimming. We have been to Tortola in the past and since the villa was so inviting we spent almost all of our time there. The Long Bay Resort is so close for getting a meal when I didn't feel like cooking in the well equipped kitchen. Soper's Hole is a few minutes drive away for picking up additional food and liquor as well having a few restaurants. For a true island experience - very casual and on the water - try the Jolly Roger. We can't say enough good things about this property and Donna and Wayne. Our rental jeep was arranged and ready for pick up at the airport. Donna was always available when needed but our privacy was ensured. We reserved 10 days for May of 2011 before we left!

Sterling House: A must for the "discriminating beachlover"

Guest: Terri and Bob (Melbourne, FL)
Date of Stay: 04/25/10 Review Submitted: 05/08/10

Sterling House is a sensory experience offering a difficult to find mix of relaxed luxury and breathtaking scenery literally feet from the ocean. An impressive structure rising from the sea against the rocky bluff at the eastern edge of Long Bay in Tortola, Sterling House offers an unmatched view down the magnificient mile long white sand beach. The accommodations allow one to fully experience the soothing sounds of the sea - the roar of the wind and crash of the waves as you unwind and forget the demands of ordinary life surrounded by luxurious appointments. Having vacationed at Long Bay previously and finding the location unforgettable, Sterling House elevates the experience providing top notch accommodations exactly as described and worthy of the view. Donna and Wayne are gracious hosts who have created an exquisite Caribbean gem that can serve as an isolated retreat or a base for exploring Tortola and surrounding islands whether by rental car, ferry, catamaran or kayak. Donna was quick to suggest companies for excursions that more than met our expectations. Our action filled days started and ended taking in the splendid views of the sea and indulging in the luxury of the property's appointments. The time passed far too quickly, and we find ourselves planning to return and sharing with friends and family our new favorite vacation spot.

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