Virgin Gorda is a surprisingly busy place — it seems like people are always coming and going here. And it’s easy to see why. Virgin Gorda is easily accessible from neighboring islands and has great snorkeling, hiking, beaches, sailing, diving, two national parks, great restaurants and, of course, the legendary Baths. As busy as Virgin Gorda can get, it’s also a great place to just hide out, from the many safe, comfortable, affordable apartment-style accommodations to some of the most luxurious villas and finest resorts in the world . Today’s list features 10 independently-owned, authentic Caribbean properties —these are places you might not know about — but you should.
Mango Bay
Famous for a reason. It’s all about the beach — you step out of your unit, you put your toes in the sand. You can’t get any closer to the water without being on a boat. (For more info, click here)
Leverick Bay
Blessed with a great restaurant, it’s a relatively bustling property on the North Sound, one of the most beautiful bays in the world. (For more info, click here)
Fischer’s Cove
Overlooking the Sir Francis Drake channel, the star of the property is the beautiful Paradise Beach. And the food is terrific, too. (For more info, click here)
Seven Jewels Manor
Seven Jewels is actually a large villa that rents out its eight units individually or to large groups — as many as 20 people. It’s like staying in an old Caribbean home. (For more info, click here)
Guavaberry Spring Bay
A group of independent cottages, right in the area of The Baths National Park. These are truly idyllic and quiet properties — perfect for R&R. (For more info, click here)
Cotton Ginna Beach Apartments
A hideaway on Handsome Bay. 100 yards from the beach and close to Spanish Town. There are four bedrooms and they can be rented individually, or you take all four together and bring the family. (For more info, click here)
Gordian Terrace
A very comfortable, well0run place in North Sound. Each unit has its own private terrace with great views. A homey, comfortable vacation destination. (For more info, click here)
Bayview Vacation Apartments
Stay right in the middle of it all. The Bayview Vacation Apartments are quiet but close to where all the action is: Yacht Harbor, Spanish Town and the ferry dock. These apartments have two floors with two bedrooms upstairs and a kitchen and living area downstairs. (For more info, click here)
The Almond Villa
Located in the Windy Hill section of Virgin Gorda, Almond Villa calls itself a “home away from home.” That’s very accurate. (For more info, click here)
M&M Apartment Suites
In Spanish Town and a five-minute walk from the Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour, this is a safe, well-furnished place where you can cook own meals — though you may want to skip out on breakfast and opt for something from the M&M Bakery, which is adjacent to the apartments, instead. Maid service is also included. (For more info, click here)