Our stay at Sterling House was the most memorable vacation we have ever had. What a wonderful way to ring in me and my husband's 50th year on this earth! Donna was a wealth of information and did a great job hooking us up with a driver in St. Thomas (we loved Wendy), a great car rental company (Jerry's), a fantastic boat captain (Kuralu) and wonderful restaurants that were a short distance from Long Bay. Donna was a charm to have our kitchen stocked prior to our arrival with the groceries /drinks we had ordered. The villa was impeccable. From sitting on the veranda with our coffee each morning and watching the birds dive into the water for their morning feast of fish to walking and laying out on the beach to being mesmerized by the colorful sunsets and then falling asleep to the soothing sounds of the waves. The pictures look great but the reality is out of this world! What a trip!!!!!!! We will be back………

JR and Carol (Clinton, Mississippi)
04/15/10

My wife and I stayed at the Sterling House for a much needed vacation without the kids. The owner was a gracious host and helped with everything from preloading groceries to arranging a day of sailing and snorkeling. The views from the bedroom and porch are incredible and the West End of the island provides a relaxed atmosphere. The pictures are very accurate and overall it was one of the best vacations we've taken. Plan on returning as soon as we can.

Mike and Karie (Raleigh, NC)
03/30/10

We were searching for a "perfect" place to celebrate our 20th Anniversary....low key, relaxing, beautiful beach, luxurious accomodations, great restaurants and fabulous weather. We realized we a were asking for a LOT but unbelievably we found it ALL at the Sterling House in Tortola. The villa was beautiful, very well appointed and immaculately clean. The view was simply breathtaking and spectacular. The sounds of the waves crashing against the sea wall was mesmerizing and is truly missed! Donna and Wayne were PERFECT hosts ensuring complete privacy, a personal concierge service and attention to every detail. There are many restaurants within a 10 minute drive that offered excellent food and ambiance. We have already HIGHLY recommended this property to many friends and relatives and are making plans to return again soon. It was simply "perfect" for us.

Bruce and Laurie (Oakville, Ontario)
12/28/09

Recently I had the pleasure to stay at Sterling house on Tortola, BVI. This was my second visit. I wish words could adequately describe the wonderful experience I had at this amazing villa. The sound of the waves outside my front door put me to sleep before my head hit the pillow. The amazing sunsets were only supplanted by the incredible rainbows that were outside my window every morning. The accomodations exceed those I have enjoyed at the Four Seasons, the location is great and Donna Sterling is one of the most gracious hosts that I have ever met. This villa will exceed your every expectation. Enjoy!

Mike S.1 (Chicago, IL)
12/07/09

Stayed at the Sterling House June into July 2009 and was one of the best vacations ever. We had been to Tortola 2 years prior and stayed eleswhere. It was nice but did not compare to the exquisite villa that was set in idyll Caribbean setting placed in a quiet corner overlooking Long Bay. The Sterling House was a perfect place for my wife and I to spend our 25th Anniversary. I could not emagine any place nicer. The accommadations were better than what the website showed. Pictures do not do it justice. My wife and I found ourselves sitting on the balcony staring out at the beautiful view of Long Bay Beach and Jost Van Dyke. Cocktails at sunset on the veranda were quite a treat. The pool had a waterfall and therapeutic jets which were incredible. The best thing about the about the pool is, it was our own private pool that we could use day or night. Our bath was located just off the pool which was perfect after a quick swim. My wife and I felt the bed was the most comfortable bed we had selpt on during all our years of traveling. Each room had its own safe (nice touch). Donna, the ower/manager, was fantastic. She answered all our questions prior to coming there, guided us on restaurants that were good, and had all our groceries that we ordered put away by the time we arrived. Jeanne, the housekeeper, had everything spotless. We are planning on returning to the Sterling House in a couple of years.

Don, Kim, Renata, Matt
10/20/09

On 1/17/2009 we wrote: We were at Long Bay in March of 2007 and met the owners as they were building this magnificent castle. We had a chance to tour it at it's half way point and just knew it was going to be spectacular. We're going this April for a week's stay anticipating the best. We'll write back with our folow-up review and let you know. We have been a little reticent about writing this “follow-up” review for fear of never getting a chance to stay at Sterling House again! As it is right now, if we don't book our vacation for next Spring, we may miss our chance for months and maybe years to come. Perhaps that is because Sterling House is exceptional. We have always carefully planned our cherished waterfront vacations over the years, in first class places; on the French Riviera, on the Island of Maui, at the Red Sea in Egypt, on the shores of the Virgin Islands (6 times on Tortola), Mexico, Belize, Aruba, California and Florida. There is no longer a question in our minds where we want to be. Donna and Wayne Sterling's House on Long Bay Beach is the finest accommodations we have ever experienced. Aside from the perfect location, right on our favorite beach in all the Caribbean, it's incredible design, custom layout and luxurious appointments far exceeded our expectations (which were very high). Every comment in all of the other reviews is “spot on“. Planning our next, perfect, beach vacation will be the easiest thing we've ever done. We're calling Donna today to book our week of heaven on earth.

Karl & Kathie, Cape Cod, MA

The pictures truly do not do this property justice. The views are spectacular and the location on the island is simply beautiful. The host was extremely gracious and helped us any time we needed it. The accomodations are 5 star level. The best part about this house is that you essentially have a private beach just by walking down 5-6 steps. You will absolutely enjoy your stay at the Sterling house.

The Shafer's, Wilmington, NC

We stayed at the Sterling house in April 2009 with Mike and Megan. We couldn't believe our eyes when we arrived at the house! The pictures on the internet of the house are amazing, but in person it is even more breath taking!!! The house is furnished and built with nothing less than the best. Even the bed linens and towels are truly luxurious! The owners Donna and Wayne are two of the most genuine and helpful people. Donna has definitely done her homework and is extrememly knowledgable about everything on the island from where the best happy hour is down to particular server at a restaurant that is good. I could honestly type on forever about how unbelievble our stay was at the Sterling House. It is great because you can go out and be adventurous or stay right at the villa to relax and enjoy all the comforts of home and more! Overall I would have to say this was our most memorable trip and we can not wait to go back and visit Donna and Wayne! If you are looking to treat yourself to an incredible trip that you will remember for a lifetime, you should absolutely choose the Sterling House. There is no way you could be disappointed!

Natalie & Steve, Kenilworth, NJ

We stayed at the Sterling House in April 2009. This house is amazing. Out of all the places we have been. this was the best vacation we have ever had and it was all because of the house. You will literally feel like Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. You feel like you are the king and queen of the island with the castle at the end of the beach. The Sterling House stands out on the island and we felt so lucky to be living there for a week. Donna, the owner is so down to earth and was extremely helpful if you needed anything. Tortola itself does not have many places to stay, and we felt like we lucked out. We will go back again, and we will be going back because of the Sterling House. It is the only place to stay. Enjoy!

Megan and Michael Scanielo

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