Spring House Bequia in Bequia

Spring House Bequia
Spring House Bequia is exclusive luxury Caribbean villa rental on the
tropical Caribbean island of Bequia (pronounced Beck-way) in St.
Vincent and the Grenadines. Our all-inclusive tariff includes onward
flights, jeep, meal plan, open bar, 8 air-conditioned suites, wireless
internet and much, much, more. Or set your own pace with our Standard
Plan.
Fully staffed with 40 foot private pool on a 2 acre garden and estate.
Designed by Caribbean architect Michael Connell, built and furnished
by local craftsmen, featuring local artists’ original work, and
managed by a professionally trained chef and hotel manager.
Spring House caters for up to 16 guests; guests who are accustomed to
the finest vacation experience and who value the sanctity of their own
private home away from home. Make this a true vacation for everyone by
choosing our All Inclusive Plan and forget about food shopping,
lugging groceries to the house, preparing, serving, cleaning up or
laundry. Let us do all this for you, while you get on with the more
important things, like having the holiday of a lifetime.
Disabled access and child friendly.
Check our website 'springhousebequia' for the most comprehensive guide
to Bequia restaurants available anywhere. Bequia is fortunate,
primarily because of the visiting yacht trade, to have a large and
varied selection of restaurants for such a small island. From American
pizza to the finest French cuisine, from rotis in a beach bar to
Mexican to local foods, we have it all.
Check our website for the most comprehensive guide to Bequia beaches
available on the internet. Photographs of every beach. The beaches of
Bequia are white sand, some are secluded and all are clean and
uncrowded. The waters are perfect for swimming, snorkeling, sailing,
diving — any water-sport you can think of.
Bequia’s mountainous terrain blesses it with several secluded harbours
lined with long stretches of peaceful sands. All beaches are public,
but you’ll rarely see more than a handful of people at any given time.
Check our website for a comprehensive guide to activities, excursions,
tours and things to do in Bequia and the Grenadines.
Traveling to Barbados, St. Vincent or Bequia? Let our easy travel
guide on our website help you find your way from Europe or North
America. A full listing of airline web sites, contact numbers and
suggested routes. Bequia ferry information also available.
Still not sure....... check out TripAdvisor and see the independent
reviews of our past guests.

Perfect for weddings, family reunions, retreats, corporate functions of just a group of friends getting together.

All Plans — What’s included
* Exclusive use of all facilities and guest areas at Spring House
* 8 air-conditioned, en-suite, bedrooms each with four poster
beds, ceiling fans, verandahs and much, much, more
* Staff: Housekeeper available during normal working hours and on
call other times
* 24-hour Caretaker on-site in his own separate staff house
* Private Swimming pool — not a micro plunge pool but the longest
on Bequia at 40 ft.
* Wireless Broadband Internet service
* Cable TV & iPod player in every room and the gazebo (bring your
own iPod)
* DVD Player & CD Stereo Systems
* Hair dryers and wall safes in each room
* Baby items: Crib/cot if required. Car seat. Playpen. High chair
* Selection of Board games (e.g. Monopoly, Risk, Chess), and
Jigsaw Puzzles
* Shuffleboard court, and Basketball practice court
* Table tennis, Pool Table
Our Standard Rate Plan — What’s Included
Everything above plus:
* Bequia airport or ferry pickup and drop off
* Daily housekeeping — basic services
* Meals: Welcome Dinner and First Morning Breakfast
* Limited assistance with booking excursions, tours, restaurants;
local advice
* Beach equipment: kayaks, snorkeling gear, chairs, towels, toys,
etc.
* Cook and laundry service available
* Villa food stocking service available
Our All-inclusive Rate Plan — What’s Included
Everything above plus:
* Flights + Airport / Ferry Transfers: flights to/from Barbados or
St Lucia to Bequia, and airport or ferry transfers in Bequia are all
included
Guests who prefer to make their own flight arrangements through
San Juan will be credited for an amount equivalent to the base return
airfare from Barbados to Bequia.
Private charters are also available
* Staff: Manager, Housekeeper, Cook, up to 3 Maids, and
Caretaker/Gardener
* Meals: see the Meal Plan page for more information on our
delightful meals
* Open Bar with standard spirits, house wines, beer and soft
drinks
* Up to three Jeeps, provided by Bequia Jeep Rentals
* Driver’s license fees and paperwork processing in advance for up
to 1 driver per vehicle
* Full Maid and Laundry service seven days a week
* Assistance with booking excursions, tours, restaurants, etc;
local advice
* Picnic Lunches for beach or other excursions — we will pack you
a basket
* Champagne and flowers in room on arrival
* Complimentary babysitting service if required
* Designer soaps, toiletries and bathrobes in all suites
* Phone calls to the US and UK using our Netspeak service
* Cell phones (2) with EC$10 prepay cards
* Porter service upon arrival
* Beach equipment: kayaks, snorkeling gear, chairs, towels, toys,
etc.
* Special event planning services — birthdays, anniversaries,
weddings, corporate functions and outings

Nearby Activities
Nothing! You never get to do this at home so give it a try here. Read
a book, relax by the pool, don't feel guilty if you don't get to see
and do everything. Especially true for busy homemakers who could use a
break from all the daily chores of running a household or managing a
family.
Beaches: The island may be small, however one can be spoilt for choice
when it comes to the number and variety of beaches. Bequia offers
crystal clear waters and is also perfect for sports diving and
snorkeling. Lower Bay and Princess Margaret Beach, rated one of the 10
best beaches in the world, offer white sands and calm waters.
Friendship Bay has stronger waves and is ideal for windsurfers.
Industry, Hope and Spring are on the east side and are more remote but
almost always deserted. For more information on Bequia's beaches, see
our Beaches page.
Island Tour: A perfect way to discover Bequia is on an island tour.
Visit the Turtle Sanctuary, the Whaling Museum, and the Old Fort
cannon station at the mouth of the harbour. See the remains of Sir
Francis Drake's office when he was stationed on Bequia. Take a look at
all of the white sandy beaches and stop for lunch at a ocean side
cafe. Visit a pottery built into the ruins of one of the island's
historic sugar plantations. Most open backed taxi drivers will be
proud to show you their island and entertain you with their stories
and narrative at the same time.
Windsurfing and Kayaking: Bequia offers several protected beaches
perfect for beginners to learn the basics, as well as fun and
challenging locations for those with experience. Admiralty Bay is a
good place to start discovering an abundance of water sport
activities. Friendship Bay has the ideal combination of wind and waves
for windsurfing. Spring House has two kayaks available for guests to use.
Boat Trips: No trip to Bequia is complete without a sail on The
Friendship Rose, a wooden schooner built in Friendship Bay. The
Friendship Rose was originally commissioned in 1967 and has served the
islands as a cargo boat, mail boat and ferry. Today it operates as a
tourist boat based in Bequia with daily trips to the Tobago Cays as
well as other southern islands.
You can also charter your own powerboat for the day for outings to
remote island beaches, Mustique, the leeward coast of St. Vincent to
see the "Pirates" cove, or anywhere you choose. See our Useful Links
page for tour operators.
Yacht Charters: Bequia is the sailing capital of the Grenadines and
there is no better place to arrange a sailing charter than right here.
Whether it's crewed or bareboat, a day sail or a weeklong charter,
economy or luxury, there is something for every taste and budget. For
something different why not integrate a few days aboard a charter
yacht into your vacation and visit the other Grenadine islands of
Mustique, Canouan, Mayreau, Union, Palm, Petit St Vincent or the
famous Tobago Cays.
Snorkelling / Scuba: Bequia diving ranks with the best in the
Caribbean. There are some 35 excellent dive sites around Bequia and
the nearby islands. Full PADI-certified dive shops and dive masters
are available. A great place to get open water dive certified during
your visit, at considerably less cost. With water temperatures
averaging 80°F / 27°C, the diving is comfortable and only a
lightweight wetsuit is needed. Dive shops include all the equipment
that you will need. See our Useful Links page for more information.
Hiking and Walking: Perhaps the best way to really get to know Bequia
and its hidden treasures is on foot. Early morning or late evening is
the ideal time of day to avoid the heat — but whenever you go,
remember to take water, a hat, sunscreen and your cell phone in case
you get lost! Just exploring the winding roads on Bequia can be a
revelation, but there are also smaller trails and disused roads to
take you deep into the heart of the island. See the Bequia Tourism
Association’s Tours & Hiking page.
Fishing: No licence is required when fishing for pleasure. Sport
fishing is a popular pastime and Spanish Mackerel, Barracuda, Marlin,
Tuna, Bonito and Kingfish are just some of the many varieties
available, often simply a line and lure. It is also possible to try
reef fishing – hand lining and trolling are the only methods of
fishing permitted to visitors and catches are restricted to only
enough for your personal use. Several local tour operators can arrange
deep-sea fishing trips and provide everything from the bait to the rum
punch to celebrate your catch. See our Useful Links page for more
information.
Tennis: There are several tennis courts on Bequia where you can
usually play with prior arrangement. Bring your own equipment or
Spring House has a limited supply that you can use.
Geocaching: If you know what this is then you may be surprised to
learn that there are a few geocache locations on Bequia. Seek them out
and leave your token, or start your own cache. For more information,
check out the worldwide geocaching website The Global GPS Cache Hunt
Site, or use this quicklink.
Evening Activities: When the sun goes down, the focus turns to the
many fine restaurants and bars on Bequia. Each evening of the week
different restaurants hold special activities or live music. Among the
most well known is the Thursday evening "Jump Up" at the Frangipani
Hotel in Port Elizabeth. This beachfront BBQ and buffet featuring
excellent food and a lively steel band is a local institution. Consult
our Restaurant Guide or ask our Housekeeper for recommendations when
you are ready to hit the town.
There are a number of good Bequia bands like Phoenix, Upbeat, Farine,
Elite Steel Band and the local string band "J.Gool & De Buccaneers",
who perform at various venues around the island almost every week.
Check "Bequia This Week", an informative weekly newsletter distributed
island-wide, for up-to-date information on day and night time activities.

Our mission at Spring House is for you and your family and friends to
have the holiday or vacation that best suits both your needs and your
budget. For some, this means a basic, self-catering, villa rental
package with limited services. For others, this means an all-inclusive
luxury package with every need, thought and desire taken care of from
the moment you step off your international flight.
Our two rate plans reflect these extremes. To the extent practicable,
we can add or subtract items "cafeteria style" to assist you in
building the holiday that you desire. Many of our guests are part of
large groups who members arrive and depart on different days. You only
pay for the nights that you stay and the number of guests each night.
Please check the Amenities section for a full listing of what is
included with each Plan. Our rates are based on the Plan you choose,
All Inclusive or Standard, and are per person, per night. Please see
our website 'springhousebequia' for a full listing of our rates. Use
our easy Rates Calculator. Kids stay free under our Standard Plan.