Spring House Bequia in Bequia

Spring House is an idyllic, luxury retreat and Caribbean villa nestled in untouched Bequia, the second largest island of St Vincent and the Grenadines. A stone’s throw from its more famous neighbor Mustique, Bequia has retained its old world charm having escaped the tourism boom while keeping its 1960′s feel and small island friendliness.

Spring House blends Caribbean authenticity, American modernity, and European charm on a 2-acre garden and estate. With nine spacious suites, Spring House caters for up to 18 guests; guests who are accustomed to the finest vacation experience and who value the sanctity of their own private home away from home.

More of a private, luxury resort than just a villa, Spring House has a wide range of on site activities from a 40 foot designer pool to a full size pool table. Overlooking Spring Bay, Spring House is a peaceful haven while still remaining convenient to everything on the island. The main town of Port Elizabeth is just six minutes away and there is easy access to Bequia’s many beaches.

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 is a lovely vacation destination and luxury retreat for groups of all sizes.

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

• Private 40ft designer swimming pool and hot tub
• Air conditioning
• Wireless broadband internet service
• Fitness center with machines and weights
• Cable TV & iPod player in every room and the gazebo (bring your own iPod)
• DVD player and 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
• Badminton and shuffleboard courts, basketball practice court, table tennis, pool table, and giant chess
• Beach equipment: kayaks, snorkeling gear, chairs, towels, toys, etc
• Phone calls to the US and UK using our Netspeak service
• Designer soaps, toiletries, and bathrobes are provided in all suites
• Full guest kitchen for meal prep and food storage

Stress-Free Arrival!

Travelling to the island can be stressful – and we want your vacation in Bequia to be stress-free from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart. We will greet you and transport you and your group from the airport or ferry dock on the date of your arrival and bring you straight to Spring House. We will also transport you back to the airport or dock on the date of your departure.

Guest Services

You will also have access to basic housekeeping and caretaking services. Our housekeeping staff and caretaker/gardener are available during the day and on call to ensure that the villa is neat and tidy. The house manager is also available during the day to offer limited assistance in arranging activities and services. The caretaker/gardener resides in his own house outside the main gates and is available after hours if necessary.

Once you arrive in Bequia, we will 

Additional Guest Services

The following guest services can be provided for an additional charge. Most are included in our All Inclusive Vacation package.

• Maid and laundry service
• Kitchen and meal service
• Villa stocking service
• Open poolside bar and beverage service
• Concierge service
• Jeep rentals and driver's license applications
• Childcare services
• Cell phones

Special Packages

We offer special packages for weddings, retreat, boutique vacations, and other special occasions. We also offer an All Inclusive Vacation package which is perfect for family reunions!

Nearby Activities
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spring House Bequia offers two rate plans in addition to the base rate: A Custom Plan which allows you to tailor your vacation à la carte and an All Inclusive Plan that bundles your vacation into one nice, neat – and stress-free – package. Spring House also offers special packages for Weddings, Reunions, Retreats, and other Special Occasions. You can upgrade from the Custom Plan to an All Inclusive Plan up to 30 days before your arrival date.