The Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport is a forty minute drive. Alternatively, for guest flying in and out of St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, the Ferry Dock at West End, Tortola is a ten minute drive from the unit. The ferryride from St. Thomas is $25 one-way or $40.00 round trip. There is the risk of flight delay and missing the ferry depending on flight arrival. The last ferry to Tortola leaves at 5:00 pm. There is a hertz rental car office at the airport, the telephone # is (284)-495-6600 if you wish to reserve before your arrival. If you come through West End there are a number of car rental agencies to choose from, we recommend D & D Car Rental and the telephone # is (284)-494-8241.
There are several dining spots and shopping within reasonable distance of the house. The closest dining is at the hotel on the beach which is a four minute walk. The closest shopping are the superettes in the neighboring villages which are approximatley a ten minute drive to three different superettes. For the major shopping which is in the capital of Road Town, that is a twenty minute drive. For nightlife there is Bomba's Surfside Shack down the hill from Tranquil House that is open seven days a week with bands playing on Wednesdays and Sundays. The Shack is also world renowned for its Full Moon party. Close by is Long Bay Hotel which has two restaurants and entertainment also on Wednesdays and Sundays. Within walking distance is Sebastians Hotel, which has entertainment on Sundays. A very good local restaurant is Coco Plums which is walking distance and Palms Delight, a 5 minute drive to the nearby village of Carrot Bay.
A fine sand beach, gradual for a long distance is a 5 minute walk from the property. The house has a direct view of the mile long beach and is a four (4) minute walk. There is a major hotel on this beach that has a beach restaurant and boutique and provides entertainment on Wednesday and Sunday nights. There are chez lounges on the beach that can be used at no cost however the house comes with six (6) portable fold out chairs for your convenience if you wish. For surfers there is a very good break at Cappoons Bay which is on the beach directly in front of the Bomba Shack. There is also a good break off the point of Cane Garden Bay which is a 20 miunute drive. On the Northeastern end of the island there are the breaks on Josiahs Bay Beach, and there is the break at the lava flows which you have to get to by boat. The highly recommended break is Cappoons Bay since it is close to the property and safer.