For couples seeking the ultimate in
privacy, seclusion and stunning views, yet with quick access to beaches,
restaurants, transportation and other amenities, the Turtle Dove Lodge in
Tortola is a vacation opportunity to strongly consider. Part of the new
British Virgin Islands Intimate Hideaways, Charming Cottages, Inns, Hotels
and Villas reservations program, this three-cottage lodge stands 250 feet
above sea level and has at least 100 feet of hilly topography between each
unit.“Couples or companions looking for something different or less
commercialized in the media will find Turtle Dove Lodge quite
accommodating,” says Carol A. Vanterpool, owner and manager, who lives on
property. “I not only work hard to make sure that all guests are well
attended to, I’m also very comfortable in being around all types of
guests.”

To make guests even more content, Ms. Vanterpool recently added a few new
services, such as afternoon tea that lasts until sunset and that she
personally services with scones and cucumber sandwiches from each cottage
deck. Small wedding receptions have also been added for four to 20 people,
and since Ms. Vanterpool is a professional photographer, she will be happy
to take professional wedding photos.

Another new service includes a “chef on call” who cooks and serves dinner
in your guest cottage, as well as a “masseuse on call,” where a
professional masseuse comes to the guest’s cottage, each of which
overlooks much of Tortola’s west shore, from Long Bay Beach to Carrot Bay
as well as the British Virgin Islands of Sandy Cay, Green Cay and Jost Van
Dyke. Within the next two years, the property will feature its first
swimming pool for guests forgoing the short walk or drive to the nearest
beach. The property is a mere 10- minute walk down hill to Long Bay Beach
and a number of restaurants and bars. It’s also a 10-minute drive to four
other beaches. Many Turtle Dove Lodge guests enjoy their breakfast on
their covered cottage decks followed by lunch and dinner elsewhere on
Tortola.

  Turtle Dove Lodge includes the following accommodations:

  Guavaberry, a one-bedroom cottage with a queen-size bed, living and
  dining room, full self-catering kitchen, bathroom and a large covered
  deck, priced at $200 per day based on double occupancy from May 1 to
  November 30th and $250 per day from December 1 to April 30th;

  Flamboyant, a large studio comfortably furnished with a queen-size bed,
  dining room, full kitchen, bathroom and large covered deck, priced at
  $175 per day based on double occupancy from May 1 to November 30th and
  $225 per day from December 1 to April 30th; and   Oleander, described as a cozy studio cottage with a queen size bed,
  kitchen/dining room and bathroom, and a large covered deck with 270-
  degree sunset views of the sea, islands and beaches, priced at $160 per
  day based on double occupancy from May 1 to November 30th and $190 per
  day from December 1 to April 30th.

Each wooden cottage features tropical colored exteriors, hard wood floors,
ceiling fans, combination radio/tape/CD players and Internet access for
guests opting to bring their own laptop computers. Ms. Vanterpool can also
provide laptop computers on request. None of the cottages have telephones,
TVs or air conditioning. The gentle trade breezes and sounds of the surf
keep guests comfortably cool and content. Phone calls can be made or
received from Ms. Vanterpool’s office. Ms. Vanterpool will happily arrange
airport/ferry pickups, car rentals, day sails, scuba diving, trail rides,
hiking trips, kayaking and boating activities.
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