Leverick
Bay is on Virgin Gorda's north east shore, on an inlet
on the North Sound. Virgin Gorda has a population of
approximately 2500 people. One road takes you across
the length of the island, which is approximately 8 miles
long, to Spanish  Town
(or commonly referred to as the Valley) and further
onto the Baths. The Leverick Bay Resort property is
owned by 2 partners, one local man and an English woman.
The resort was developed in 1982 and renovations were
completed in 1991. All businesses on the property lease
space from the owners. The villas in the neighborhood
are owned by private individuals. We, as a management
company, represent and rent these vacation homes on
behalf of the owners.
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Rainfall:
Most of the 26-39" of rain, falls between September
and November, yet don't be surprised should a 5 minute rain
shower soak you in the day. Just think of it as "liquid sunshine".
Hot
Water: Solar heaters and panels are used
most commonly in the Caribbean to heat the water. Electricity
charges are considerably higher here than for example the USA.
Voltage: all outlets
in the BVI's are 110 V. Because electricity costs are extremely
high, we ask that guests staying in any A/C unit, please be
sure to turn off the A/C when not inside. Occasionally power
failures do occur. They can last between a split second and
generally no longer than 5 hours. (Rarely does the power go
out for any longer, if that.) When we do have power failures,
the water pumps do not work. Please be sure not to turn faucets
or showers on and leave them in the "on " position, for when
the power returns, the water will start to flow, which may empty
the cisterns.
Drugs:
"The possession, sale, use or distribution of
illegal drugs constitutes a criminal offense punishable by law
and conviction on drug charges can lead to still fines and jail
sentences in our not-so-enjoyable detention facility." (The
B.V.I. Welcome Guide)
Dress
Code: It is your
vacation, you decide. A few restaurants (Biras Creek and Little
Dix Bay) do however maintain a dress code, where gentlemen must
wear slacks and shirts with a collar, and ladies can be as elegant
as they please, To avoid any embarrassment, please double check
with the restaurant.
Animals,
Reptiles, Insects & Bugs: These creatures
live in the Caribbean and are at times quite abundant, especially
at certain times of the year. Do not be too alarmed or surprised
to see them inside on walls and window ledges. The Virgin Island
also have there fair share of wild and untamed cats (dogs) that
become familiar with guests and left over foods. Should you
choose to feed them once, then you can expect a pet for the
remainder of your stay. Just remember though, that after you
depart, the animals will go hungry again, because there may
be no one about to feed them. Also, should you allow any animals
inside your unit, they may damage and soil the unit. On a more
positive note, should you be victim to a sting or bite from
any type of creature, it is not generally deadly, but people
with allergies should take precautions as they may have a more
severe reaction to stings.
E-mail Us at: info@leverickbay.com
