Excellent property,, host is amazing. Perfect for a couple or small family

Jan 23, 2024

Magic Castle is Sublime! Peaceful, views to die for, beautiful home, and close to several secluded beaches. Our family of grandma, son, and two teenaged grandchildren were only there for a few days after spending a week sailing but we didn’t want to leave. The hottub and pool were used, sometimes several times a day. The kitchen is large and we’ll stocked, the furnishings from around the world lovingly displayed. Eva is a wonderful, caring host. She made sure we had everything we needed, showed us around her garden, and made us welcome. Be sure to check out Little Bay Beach, 5 minutes away, and Josiah’s beach, a 10 minute drive; both are quiet, sandy beaches with hardly a soul around!

Apr 25, 2024

We’ve been to the BVI many times before for yacht charters, but this is the first time we stayed on land and looked out at the water. We may never charter again! The Magic Castle Villa has the “million dollar view” you always dream of and the grounds and accommodations couldn’t be better. As if that wasn’t enough Eva was the perfect hostess – making sure our stay was comfortable and that we had everything we needed while on Tortola. On our last morning we half jokingly told her that we weren’t going to leave and that she was going to have to make other arrangements for the couple coming in that afternoon and although we grudgingly ended up packing our bags and heading to our flight we can’t wait to get back again!

Jan 13, 2024

My Wife and I had an amazing 9 night stay at Eva’s idyllic property. Everything was as described in the listing. Beautiful home, amazing views, and Eva is a wonderful host! Looking forward to our next trip to the Magic Castle Villa!

Jun 12, 2024

Wonderful visit! Not only is the view and location great, but Eva’s recommendations were also very helpful. The villa is well stocked with household utensils and things for the beach. The best meal we had was delivered by Maggie who cooks local dishes in her home. She calls it “Meals on wheels”. We will definitely stay with Eva if we return to Tortola.

Feb 4, 2023

We had a fantastic vacation at the Magic Castle. The house and grounds were lovely. It was nice to have a pool and hot tub to relax in. The views and breezes were awesome. Eva was a gracious hostess and thought of everything you would need. She gave us good recommendations for food and beaches. The beach access from the villa was great. We loved talking with Eva but she was never intrusive. We will miss her and the pups!

Feb 23, 2023

Fantastic! Best describes our experience staying at Magic Castle. Pre-trip, check-in, during stay and post-trip communication was excellent. Amenities were as described and included everything needed for our visit. If presented the opportunity to visit BVI again, would return to the Magic Castle. Enjoy!

Mar 11, 2023

We visited the Magic Castle Villa for 5 nights, just my husband and I, and our 8-year-old son. There are so many great things to write about. We used the pool every day – between beach outings when we’d come back for lunch we would take a dip, even at night when we came back in and called it a day. The hot tub was impeccably clean! – also used daily by us. The outdoor deck space is both highly functional and provides stunning views! We ate breakfast on the large oval dining table to start every morning and took reading breaks in the hammock. Both beds were comfortable. The kitchen is HUGE and so fun to cook in. There are lots of kitchen supplies – all appliances, toaster/oven/microwave/coffee maker, and we used every one. Eva also has spices, sauces, and other food items to use. Eva showed us around the property grounds – such a special property she has. She is very resourceful and eco-friendly. Besides the fantastic host and house, Little Bay Beach was our favorite beach stop on the island. We had the entire beach to ourselves each time we went. The sand is perfect, no seaweed, and no rocks in the ocean…. swim for hours and step on nothing! Very serene and special, and just down the private road from Eva’s house. The home’s location provides easy road access whether you want to head east or west if going out for a drive. We will never forget our Tortola trip because of our exceptional lodging! Thank you Eva!

Mar 18, 2023

Our family of 4 stay at the Magic Castle. It was truly the best place we have ever stayed. There are so many wonderful things about this house and property. We loved the pool, hot tub, walking to the beach (nobody was ever there but us!), great kitchen, comfortable beds, and coffee in the hammock. The view is spectacular. The host Eva, was wonderful as well. Our family loved getting to know her and her 2 dogs. She is around if you need her and want her (we did!), but if that is not your thing you -wouldn’t know she was there. We can’t wait to go back-it is peaceful and just what our family needed. Thank you Eva!

Apr 9, 2023

Incredible views, surrounded by nature, stunning beach, wonderful host. Eva, property owner, was a delight to get to know. Her knowledge of the island was extremely helpful and all her recommendations were spot on! We enjoyed walking on the beach every day.

May 21, 2023

Comfortable, clean, views from every angle. This was just the place for my sister and I. Eva is the an incredible host with lots of resources to improve your stay on Tortola. I would most definitely stay there again and again.

Sep 7, 2023

We stayed just over a month. Very relaxing and beautiful. A wonderful spot, away from the hub-bub of the main city and cruise ships!

Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2024

Mar 9, 2024

Eva was a great host who on very short notice got the property ready for us. The house was very clean. The views were incredible, the pool and hot tub were both in great condition. The hike down to the beach was not bad at all and make sure to take time to do it!

Jul 13, 2023

Get out your thesaurus and find all of synonyms for magical and gorgeous and perfect and then you’ll have the description for The Magic Castle Villa. This spectacular home is tucked into a hillside with the most beautiful views on the island. It is walking distance to a pristine beach. It is equipped with everything you could ask for and Eva’s knowledge of the island and recommendations for day trips and restaurants are fantastic.

My husband, daughter (age 28) and I spent a week here and we can’t think of anything we’d change. We were hoping for a location that would provide secluded and relaxing atmosphere with a local feel. We wanted to avoid crowds and cruise ships. The Magic Castle Villa could not have been more ideal. We had breakfast every morning on the deck overlooking Little Bay surrounded by the lush vegetation on the property. After a few days of relaxing, we rented a car and explored every corner of the island. At the conclusion of each adventure, we returned to the Magic Castle and said, “This is the best spot on the island.”

I read in another review that Eva gives you complete privacy, but is always available if you have a question about the island or the house. I wasn’t sure how that could be possible when I read that, but after staying there, I found the same to be true. We cannot wait to return to the Magic Castle!!

Our favorite restaurants for dinner were BananaKeet and Brandywine. Both exceptional. Go to the Tamarind Club for Sunday brunch, too. It’s a must.

Could anyone write a review without mentioning Rocket and Stanley? I don’t think so. Rocket lives at the Magic Castle. She’s a sweet, shy female who receives daily visits by neighbor dog, Stanley, an outgoing and very friendly dog. For anyone who misses their dogs while on vacation, Rocket and Stanley will fill the void. They started every day off on the right foot!

We’ll be back as soon as possible. The Magic Castle is a glorious place.

I must say, we were a little skeptical about all of the rave reviews we read about Eva, and her Magic Castle. Working in the luxury hotel industry in NYC for the past 15 years, we know it is impossible to please EVERYBODY! Eva seems to know how. Every email was answered quickly and with great care and detail. From rental car recommendations, to which ferry to take to the island. Of course…the day we where supposed to fly, a major snowstorm was forecasted, threatening our entire trip. We changed our flight to arrive 1 day earlier and Eva had the villa prepared for us with minimal notice and welcomed us with open arms….(literally!!!) Once we arrived, Eva sat down with us and explained all we needed to know about the island, & gave us great restaurant recommendations (mmmm…Red Rock & Brandywine!) during our conversation I quickly mentioned that I needed to find someplace on the island that sells Neutrogena sun care as I forgot to pack my own. The next morning, there was a basket filled with Neutrogena products on the kitchen table. I can not forget to mention the beautiful birthday card attached to a bottle of champagne that was at our doorstep on the morning of my fiancee’s birthday. (WOW..didn’t I say 5 star service.) Now the villa; THE PICTURES DO NOT DO IT JUSTICE!! A simple snapshot or “virtual tour” can not describe the feeling you get when you wake up and experience the ridiculously gorgeous view. There is no concern for any bait and switch here. What you see is what you get. The villa is clean and fully stocked with ANYTHING you may need. Tortola and the surrounding islands are awesome, but our favorite time on this vacation is when we where busy doing nothing at the villa. If you have read previous reviews you know what is coming next…Rocket and Stanley. These are Magic Castle’s two adorable dogs that roam the property. If you are leaving a pet behind (as we did) they will keep you entertained and smiling throughout your stay. All of this being said, if you are hesitating to book this magical vacation…Don’t! We just returned home yesterday, and already are looking forward to the next time we will be able to return to see Eva, Rocket, and Stanley.

All was perfect for our stay at Magic Castle! The view overlooking Little Bay from the hammock was spectacular! The beach at Little Bay was the nicest beach we have found anywhere in our travels, and most of the time we had it completely to ourselves. The location was perfect for us (visiting our daughter in East End) …easy to get to, yet private and secluded once there. The house is equipped with everything (and more) you might need and plenty of space to spread out. The bedroom with it’s open views to the ocean on one side and pool on the other was perfect spot at the end of the day to hear the waves below and feel the breezes across the room. We could not have asked for anything more. And most of all, Eva was a delight, and very helpful in every way with all our extraneous questions. Thanks for all!

Magic Castle surpassed all of our expectations! Beautiful home, fantastic location, and lovely Eva! You’ll not want for anything when you stay at Magic Castle. The accommodations are excellent and the location is secluded yet close by to Tortola’s other sights. We miss just lounging about with our morning coffee and sitting in the hot tub in the evening.

After being delayed four days because of the snow storm, the Magic Castle was everything and more than we were hoping for. The house is comfortable with everything you would need on hand. Check the cupboards and fridge before heading out to shop…past guests typically leave useable staples behind. We pretty much spent most of our time at the house on the deck soaking up the sunshine and incredible views.

You really need to experience the master bedroom. Falling asleep listening to the waves from Little Bay was like living in a dream. And showering in the “open” shower while watching the boats in the bay was a pretty cool experience.

The beach was amazing and private. Eva has a generous supply of boogie board’s, masks etc., on the property so we only needed our suits and sunscreen.

I know if you read any reviews, you have heard of Eva (the homeowner) already. As soon as you meet her, you know you have just found a friend. She is an interesting, amazing woman with a vast knowledge of the island and is willing to share it with you.

You would not regret staying here for any length of time.

Eva is a gem. Her home is lovely and so comfortable. A separate bedroom with breezes from 2 sides, where you can slide into the pool and go into the kitchen for coffee. Views are extraordinary and the calmness about the place despite high breezes is so relaxing. We loved the dogs, the land crabs and the little critters everywhere. Rocket and Stanley are lovely dogs. There are great restaurants and beaches, but the best one is the beach below the house. It’s all yours. This is a perfect treasure and we are returning 2015. We cannot say enough about Eva, a lovely lady and a perfect hostess.

This villa is perfect for a romantic, private get-away. And for what you pay (very reasonable rates) you get Eva, the villa owner, thrown in, who lives very nearby. Her advice for dining and activities is a plus and she is just a wonderful, friendly person as well. She made our stay more special.

The beach is nearby, (better to drive than to walk). But better to explore this tourist friendly island. We would go back in a heart beat as they say.

How to begin? There is something so truly special about this place, it’s almost impossible to describe. You feel it the moment you set eyes on it. What you see is truly amazing. The home itself is spectacular; beautiful architecture, crazy views everywhere you turn, the kitchen, the pool, the outdoor shower. To wake up in the Master Bedroom and look out over Little Bay from your bed, is totally spectacular. The beach was basically private, a short walk or very short drive down the hill. Tortola itself is a lovely little island – the residents were friendly and always helpful, driving was an adventure to be sure, there was a convenient grocery store and plenty of good restaurants.

Here’s the thing though, the Magic Castle Villa is so much more than a list of its attractive parts and amenities. First there’s Eva. We love Eva. As all the other reviews have said, she really is the heart and soul of the place. In addition to being very helpful and knowledgeable, she’s so kind, such a warm spirit, and it’s that spirit (at least we’ve decided this) that gives the place that special something. Rocket and Stanley (the totally cool and not at all intrusive dogs) were great also! My girlfriend was skeptical at first when I found this place, and then when I sent her to the website she was thinking “Magic Castle? Oh come on.” The pictures were pretty amazing, but she’s a skeptic by nature, and needed to see it for herself. We turned that corner onto the property, and we could literally feel stress melting off of us. We had a difficult few months before our visit and to see Tiff lay in the hammock and truly relax all week, was worth ten times the price.

I’m telling you, do whatever you have to do to visit this place. If it’s booked for the next 200 days, get in there on day 201 – I promise you won’t regret it. I’ve been a lot of places in my life, and this was the highlight.

We were there for five days and I can honestly say that the last moments were as magical as the first. We look so forward to returning to this wonderful place and seeing our new friend Eva (and Rocket and Stanley). Tiff and I talked about this before we left – how much we wanted to come back – and we decided that we’d try, but even if we couldn’t it would be okay. We had to leave, but we knew that this was one of those places that, even when you walk away from it, it always stays with you.

Magic Castle was a “Dream Come True”! The house and grounds were absolutely beautiful. The kitchen was well equipped and Eve was a fabulous hostess. The view overlooking Little Bay was breath taking. Little Bay beach was one of the most gorgeous beaches on the island. Close to home and very private with lots of sun and shade if needed. There are great restaurants nearby and grocery stores if you decide to home cook . The pool and the hot tub were wonderful to relax in after a fun day at the beach. Can’t wait to come back again!

We spent 5 days on our family trip (children 9 and 12 years). We highly recommend this property. The location is extraordinary, very private, on a hill overlooking the sea. The house is spacious, we loved the pool and the hot tub. The grounds are beautiful. The beach is a short walk down the hill and it was our preferred beach on the island – great sand, virtually deserted most of the time, reasonable snorkeling and gentle waves good for some boogie-boarding.

Eva is a great host and made all the arrangements seamless.

Hope to be back.

This was my 2nd visit to the Magic Castle and it was just like the first visit….Perfect.

The location is beautiful overlooking Little Bay, very private and the house is VERY well equiped with everything you would need from bathroom essentials to kitchen applicances, spices, utensils, beach towels, cooler, snorkel equipment and more. We found ourselves enjoying our evening meals overlooking the caribbean and then relaxing in the hot tub along with a beautiful nights sleep. The hillside location of this home provides constant tradewinds. Eva is available should you have any questions, she is a very gracious host who holds a special place in our hearts. We have already booked our next vacation to return. This home has something very special about it, the name says it all.

Truly Magical!!

My husband and I stayed at the Magic Castle Villa for 3 nights. This place is truly breathtaking and everything we could have wanted and more. It’s private, spacious and well equipped with everything you need. We loved everything about it. Going to sleep listening to the waves and enjoying the constant breeze was so relaxing. It’s just a short drive to a wonderful, beautiful beach that we had to ourselves each time we went. It also had great snorkeling which we really enjoyed. Eva is such a wonderful, kind person, and we truly enjoyed getting to know her and Rocket (her lovely dog!). She is extremely helpful, but not at all intrusive. Eva has thought of everything – all the details really make the place special. Our only regret was not being able to stay there longer. It was the perfect place for a romantic anniversary vacation.

This review is slightly late but none the less, my wife and I truely enjoyed our stay enhanced by the owner Eva and her attention to us as bisitors. She met us at the airport upon flight arrival, directed us as we followed in our rental car to the villa. She provided a complete overview of the villa and amenties. We found the villa in spectacular shape, clean and functional. It has a view of the caribbean that was awesome. Can’t thank you enough Eva for your generosity and grace. We will see you again and Levi says hello!

My wife, and friends spent a terrific week at Eva’s peaceful and beautiful home with a breathtaking view of the ocean. Eva was a gracious host ready to assist us with any need we had and information on where to go . It was hard to leave.

we have visited quite a few of the Caribbean islands, but this was our favorite for relaxing and having our very own little paradise.

Thank you Eva. Michael & Anne

MCV was a perfect place to relax and be amazed by one of the most incredible views imaginable. Eva (the owner) was SO gracious and helpful in getting us settled in!

This was our first time to Tortola, and right from the start, Eva went out of her way to help us prepare for the trip. She gave us info about the area, rental car companies, and extra info about her property. We were her first guests since the hurricanes in 2017, but you’d never know. Everything looked terrific and her place on the hill has an INCREDIBLE view. The layout of the house is perfect for vacation and we hated to leave.

Eva’s kindness and knowledge blew us away. We’ve stayed in a lot of places using HomeAway, but few owners have done things like bring us fresh fruit and stop by to make sure we know about the good restaurants and activities.

We will absolutely stay here when we come back!

Eva opened her home to us and treated us like family. Very convenient to the Trellis Bay area.