Paradise Found! Seagrape Cottage Vacation Rental offers a private, getaway on Little Thatch Island in the British Virgin Islands of the Caribbean.

Situated along the shore in one of the most perfect locations imaginable, this oceanfront cottage has beachfront access from the waters edge onto the dining deck, or along a shell-strewn path into a small, walled garden. Complete privacy is assured. There are stunning views across the sparkling sea to Great Thatch, Jost Van Dyke and the most western tip of Tortola.

Once a private island for rent and featured on MasterCard’s famous TV commercials, Little Thatch, British Virgin Islands, was enjoyed by the most famous celebrities and musicians in the world. Today, only Seagrape Cottage is available as a private island villa rental. This beachfront cottage is all one would imagine in paradise. Lapping waves at your front porch, a postcard perfect white sandy, palm fringed beach out your side door, and warm crystal clear aqua blue waters with spectacular snorkeling just a few feet away.

Built in typical West-Indian style. Gingerbread trims a large, terracotta tiled veranda, which engulfs three sides of the cottage, and a private dining deck built out over the sea with steps leading directly to the shore. An open floor plan on the inside is simply Caribbean elegant with terracotta floors overlaid with rugs, bamboo and rattan furnitures. A fully equipped kitchen area is very functional as well as the traditionally styled bathroom with a walk-in tiled shower. A romantically draped, four-poster bed gently embraces soft ocean breezes.

Outside, on the capacious wrap around balcony, there are tables and chairs, sun-loungers, and a king-sized hammock which enable guests to enjoy full sun and maximum tanning, or retreat to the shade and enjoy the refreshing sea breezes as they prefer. There is also a covered external cooking area, with a full-sized professional barbecue, grill and cook-top for al fresco meals. Beach and bath towels and robes are supplied, along with a welcome pack of drinks and groceries on arrival. A maid is available to make the bed, replace towels and provide laundry services. Ice will be provided daily for drinks. Well before your arrival your grocery, beverage and liquor order will be taken and stocked into Seagrape's well appointed kitchen on the day you arrive. In addition, restaurants and shops are only a five minute boat ride away.

Little Thatch is a 54-acre, privately owned island just a few minutes by boat from Soper's Hole at the West End of Tortola. The island was made habitable by its English owners a few years ago, and is now one of the most idyllic venues in the Caribbean.

It has a golden beach, fringed with coconut palms and the seagrapes from which the guest cottage has taken its name. The water is so clear you don’t even need a snorkel to view the amazing variety of fish, and the gentle sea breezes ensure that the heat never becomes oppressive.

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