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There are 16 one-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes in the two-story motel-style build-
ing. The units are spacious and airy, freshly decorated with colorful fabrics and well main-
tained. Individual balconies give you a bird's-eye view on the bay and beach that lie one-
eighth of a mile down the steep hill. If you're staying for a week or more, ask about the
budget villas (from $900 per week) on offer.
Icis Vacation Villas
APARTMENTS $$
( 284-494-6979;
www.icisvillas.com
;
Brewers Bay; apt incl breakfast $150-290;
)
Though the villas are relatively modern, the grounds surrounding them give you the feel
of being on an old plantation. The one- and three-bedroom villas and studios lie inland
about a one-minute walk from the beach. All units have a private patio, air-con, full kit-
chenette and cable TV. There is an open-air restaurant and bar on the property; a continent-
al breakfast is included in the rates.
Brewers Bay Campground
CAMPGROUND $
( 284-494-3463;BrewersBay;campsites/equippedtents$20/40)
Tortola's only com-
mercial campground is around the bend from Cane Garden Bay, although it's a hell of a
ride over zigzagging mountain roads. The sites sit under sea-grape trees and tall palms right
on the beach. You can bring a tent or use the prepared sites (which include two cots, linens
and a cook stove); the latter are worn and gloomy, so you're better off with your own gear.
Everyone shares the cold-water bathhouse and flush toilets. There's a beach bar for beer
and other sustenance. The extensive reef system offshore in the bay makes for excellent
snorkeling, and exploring the reef is the major daily activity for campers. The pros here are
the great beach and low price; the cons are the campground's dilapidated nature and deep
isolation. Cash only.
RENTAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Tortola has loads of private villas for rent around Cane Garden Bay and elsewhere.
They're typically top-end, though you might find a few one-bedroom places for $250
per night or two-bedroom places for $400 per night. Rentals are usually by the week.