About
Albert Penn, House Architect, Glenn Bechard and Connie Bechard, circa 1988
Glenn and Connie Bechard, from Dennis, first came to the BVI to escape the cold Massachusetts winter in 1985 and returned home with a purchase and sales agreement on this 2-acre hilltop promontory on Great Camanoe. The fascinating Caribbean architectural villa was designed by a Tortolan architect and crafted by a local builder who sited it perfectly to capture the hilltop breezes that filter through the house.
The Bechard family has lovingly cared for the villa. It is enjoyed by the expanding family and circle of friends who return year after year to immerse themselves in the lifestyle of this unique property. What most people experience is a home away from home. SerendipityBVI is not just a rental. It is a place where memories are created, and one can relax and recharge. We want you to plan to come back before you have even left.
Location
Explore the fascinating island of Great Camanoe on foot or by golf cart. The villa is located on the western end of Great Camanoe Island, overlooking Little Camanoe and the Camanoe Passage. This Indigo westerly settlement on Great Camanoe has 23 houses on some 200+ acres and a boat basin. There are no hotels, stores, or restaurants on the island. All are nearby one-half to 2 miles away by boat. The Indigo community has tastefully paved private roads for walking and beach access. There are wild goats, wild orchids, starlit nights, exotic flowers with perfume-like odors, shell-covered beaches, snorkeling on fabulous coral reefs teeming with tropical fish, 700-foot hills, walking paths, magnificent views, wonderful breezes and days full of all the above or just the complete privacy of the villa. Two golf carts are included for on-island use. The beach is about 1/3 mile by golf cart or on foot.
If you would like to explore, take the boat and explore nearby uninhabited islands. Nearby ferries explore more distant islands reconnect with the funky or upscale for shopping, lunch, happy hour, dinner, etc at Scrub Island or the restaurants and bars on Trellis Bay. Enjoy sushi, Roti, meat patties, or a burger from Marche Cafe, de Loose Mongoose, pizza at Trellis Bay Restaurant, and more. Also easy access to the airport.
Getting there
Get here by flying into Beef Island, Tortola (EIS) and walk or take a 2 min taxi to the Trellis Bay Dock where our Manager will meet you in the boat and accompany you as you cross to Great Camanoe and help to get you settled into the house. Air travel via Miami or San Juan to Tortola (Beef Island) or ferry or water taxi from Saint Thomas is recommended, with arrival at the Trellis Bay dock before dark a must.
Experience world-class snorkeling
Great Camanoe is surrounded by some magnificent, world-class reefs- wonderful coral formations, exotically colorful reef fish in the unforgettable Caribbean blue waters - a snorkeler’s paradise. Find that special shell waiting on the solitary beaches and shores. Whether exploring the waters, snorkeling, boating, fishing, walking a beach or just watching the view, you will have unequaled memories of the nearby sea life.