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The Caribbean's premier vacation villa on the water in Jolly Harbour

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Sun loungers, beach towels
Sun loungers, beach towels
Aerial view
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Caribbean's premier vacation villa on the water in Jolly Harbour

Enjoy complete freedom and comfort in Jolly Harbour, Antigua. Our 2 story villa is on the water overlooking the marina with exceptional mountain views. Spend your days relaxing on the beach, enjoying a tall cool drink at the beach bar, or enjoy 18 holes of golf at the resort golf course a short walk away.

Restaurants and bars, shopping, tours, casino, dive operator, racket sports, swimming pool are all within Jolly Harbour Resort for you to enjoy.

At the end of the day return to your private retreat as you recharge your mind and body, enjoying a comfortable vacation.

Virtual Tour: https://youtu.be/B3D3GGe2ghs

Keywords: Villa; Beach; Retreat; Golf; Relaxation; Quiet

Property manager

Elton and Jayne Ash

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Pickleball
  • Tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 622726388

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Premier Caribbean Vacation Villa Water Jolly Harbour
Premier Caribbean Vacation Villa Water
Premier Caribbean Vacation Water Jolly Harbour
Premier Caribbean Vacation Water
Premier Caribbean Vacation Wa
Premier Caribbean Vacation Villa on the Water Villa
Premier Caribbean Vacation Villa on the Water Jolly Harbour

About the neighborhood

Map
Jolly Harbour, St Marys

What's nearby

  • Hermitage Bay - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mosquito Cove Beach - 2 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Jolly Beach - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Valley Church Beach - 10 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Fryes Beach - 11 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • V.C. Bird Intl. Airport (ANU) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Score - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sheer Rocks Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Harbour View Bar & Cafe Antigua - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coconut Grill & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Castaways - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Caribbean's premier vacation villa on the water in Jolly Harbour have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Caribbean's premier vacation villa on the water in Jolly Harbour pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Caribbean's premier vacation villa on the water in Jolly Harbour?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Caribbean's premier vacation villa on the water in Jolly Harbour?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Caribbean's premier vacation villa on the water in Jolly Harbour located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Hermitage Bay and within 3 mi (5 km) of Jolly Beach and Jolly Harbour Golf Club. Mosquito Cove Beach and Valley Church Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Caribbean's premier vacation villa on the water in Jolly Harbour Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Vacation Villa
This villa was a perfect place for us to relax and have all the comforts of home while exploring Antigua. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of space to spread out. It was generally quiet at night, which was great for sleeping.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Jolly Harbour
This villa was clean and well maintained. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 19 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
The villa was very clean when we arrived. The information we received before our arrival was very helpful to prepare us for our vacation. The book Elton & Jayne prepared was very helpful. We especially appreciated the information about the artwork and furniture pieces. The view from the deck was awesome. The only issue we experienced was when town did water repairs. Water didn't come back on. I contacted Elton and plumber arrived within half an hour and corrected problem. Awesome response! Wish our plumber responded that quickly:) Our experience at Pelican View in Jolly Harbor was excellent. We highly recommend the villa.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our new favorite place!
We had a delightful stay at Pelican View in Jolly Harbour. We fell in love with the area, and the condo had everything we needed for our trip to Antigua. It’s in such a great location, it was easy to walk to the beach every morning, visit restaurants and load up on supplies at the Epicurean store. We rented a car and had fun exploring the island. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Clean
Our stay was comfortable and peaceful in the villa and definitely was a good value. Communicating with Elton and Jayne was easy. We did have an issue regarding the security pass. The directions stated it was left at the security gate. We went to all three security gates and no one had a clue. We were still able to access all the amenities on the premises without it. All in all, it was reassuring to return to a quiet, comfortable villa after full days of enjoying the beaches and visiting all of our family and friends who reside in Antigua.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milo W., Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USA.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holley harbour
Very nice villa Property was exactly as presented. Gated community, beautiful landscaped. Everything you need for your stay within golf cart distance. Both beaches beautiful. North beach very quiet , Elton very responsive. Manager just a few doors away. Worry free vacation
Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Great Location, Great Home
Really enjoyed our stay at your home in Jolly Harbour. Upon our arrival we noted that it was clean and tidy. The home had all the necessities that we required. Wonderful view of the hills and the marina from the master bedroom. The Housekeeper was very pleasant and checked in on us to see if we needed anything. Great place to stay, will definately be staying here again on our next trip to Antigua. Would recommend a rental car or golf cart rental.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cordelia R.

Excellent location with attention to detail
The most relaxing vacation for years. The owners have covered every thing from detailed instructions from the airport, to milk and cold beer in the fridge on arrival. This made the experience seamless. The villa is very comfortable with everything you could need. We really enjoyed the community feel of Jolly Harbour which is ideally placed for pristine beaches, restaurants at all price points and a good supermarket. We just can't decide which is our favourite beach - Darkwood or Ffryes.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Very comfortable stay at Jolly Harbour
Our 5 night stay at Jolly Harbour Villa was all we could have asked for a base from which to explore the western side of the island. Everything we could have needed was available, even down to the beach tote cooler bag. I appreciated the note book with local info. The new italian restaurant was very good, Castaways, though on the right beach was a bit overpriced. We enjoyed the deck for breakfast in the morning, and all the Johnny Depp pirate movies with some local rum in the evening. Thank You j&j

10/10 Excellent

Tim J., Waterloo, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jolly Good!
Everything at Elton and Jayne's place was as advertised. Communication was great. Weather was great. Hiking was great. Antigua was great. Driving a rental car less than great (left side of the road, potholes everywhere). And the speed bumps wore us out (not E and J's fault obviously). The North Beach is close by and wonderfully quiet...a night time dip in the moonlight was special. Just a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom E., Coppercliff, ON

Great Holiday
Our trip was fantastic,The country is beautiful.Your villa was really nice,clean and spacious.It was perfect.We rented a car and saw much of the island.Shirley heights was beautiful,those mega yachts were something else.We circum-navigated the island on a catamaran,that was awesome.Everything wen't according to plan,so it was a great holiday. Thank-you for the use of your villa.Have a great new-year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rowena S.

Getting away from the British winter
The villa is beautifully located on the waters edge at Jolly Harbour a 5 minute walk from North beach approximately 15mins to the nearest restaurant and 30 minutes to the main shopping centre. The villa is getting on a little bit, but is well maintained, painted and clean. Everything that is supposed to work, works. The description was accurate and we would most certainly consider returning for another visit. A car or electric buggy is desirable. Elton and Jane were very helpful in all our dealings with them.

8/10 Good

Marcia J.

Lovely Antiguan Townhome
We really enjoyed our stay in Jolly Harbour at the Ash's home. It was very clean and the decor was very beachy with lovely art work all over the house. Enjoyed sunrises on the balcony with our coffee in the morning. It was in a nice peaceful area and you could walk to the the north beach We love walking so this was a perfect location for us. We also rented a golf cart to go to the grocery store and many restaurants in Jolly Harbour. We took the golf cart to the other beach twice. Mary gave us a nice island tour one day. We took the bus into St. John to shop. We had lunch in there at Cuties, which was one of our favorite meals. The house was a very nice place to call "home" while we were in Anitgua.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yeudiel S., Dorval, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Villa - Excellent location.
Great communication with the owners since the day we booked the property. They provide a lot of information about the property and what to do around the island. We were received by the Shari, the property manager, with beers on the fridge, crackers and cheese, chocolates and fresh local fruits on the kitchen counter. She answer all our questions during our stay. The property is located in area that you have to access thru a security gate. A lots of services around including a supermarket, coffee shops, restaurants and more. Also in the same area a beautiful beach. Did I said that the property is well located? Plenty of beaufifull beaches at 15-20 minutes by car and also at 20 min of the main village/city, St. John's. The property is really confortable, two bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a terrace on the main bedroom and a patio on the back with a BBQ. We had a really nice time at Barbuda. Thanks Elton, Jayne and Shari. We are looking foward to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken P.

Great place, great location
Elton and Jayne's sweet little place in Jolly Harbour was lovely. It has nearly everything you need for your holiday away from home, from maps and recommendations to coolers for the beach. We've been to Antigua four times over the years, and we feel the location in Jolly Harbour can't be beaten: close to restaurants and groceries, and convenient to many of the best beaches. We rented a car at the airport (expect a well-used model), so we had lots of opportunities to explore. The beds were comfortable, and you truly didn't need the AC except when it rained. The voltage converters were a new thing for us, but we only needed them for a few items. We would definitely recommend to anyone, especially a family with 2 kids like ours, as the layout was perfect. Elton even took the time to call us at home before we arrived to make sure we didn't have any last minute questions. And, did I mention the welcome goodies in the fridge? Nothing like a cold Wadadli after a hectic day spent in 2 countries, 2 airports and 2 different sides of the road...
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie B.

Everything we needed
The house was everything we were looking for. Traveling with 2 kids (9 and 2 years old) the house was spatious enough so kids had their own bedroom. Both bedrooms had private bathroom plus a toilet downstairs. Very nice view over the mountains. Well furnished kitchen, made it easy to cook our meals all week. BBQ grill on the patio was a must! Trading with mr ash was easy. He was very helpful and all transactions went smoothly. We definitely appreciated the little attentions like the drinks in the fridge on arrival (even milk for the baby)! You have to know that this house is a bit far from south beach, restaurants, bars and grocery store (you gonna need a car or golf cart). But this being said, we liked being close to north beach (very quiet and almost private) and far from noise at night (whistlering frogs kingdom:) the house was clean and full of linens and towels to use. Full cable tv and free wifi. Overall, we had a wonderful stay. Jolly harbour and jolly beach is a very nice and safe place. thanks again to let us share your home!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S., Ontario, Canada

Great Villa and Great location
Our stay during the month of February 2015 was simply put 5 stars!! Upon our arrival at the The Villa it felt like home. The villa is two stories with a foyer, powderoom, kitchen, dining area and living room with a wall mounted TV in it. Off the living room are two oversized sliding glass doors which open on to the well appointed patio that overlooks the water of the harbor. When you go up the stairs there are two large bedrooms each with an ensuite…the showers have great pressure and lots of hot water and the beds are comfortable. The master bedroom has a patio door which opens to a second story balcony also overlooking the harbor. There is also a washing machine on the second floor which works very well. Whiling staying at the Villa we rented a car to use for the month (you can also rent golf carts). You will need one or the other to get to the grocery store etc. However you have an easy 5min walk to the North Beach from the villa. The grocery store has everything you will need including wine, beer and other alcohol. There are also a number of good restaurants rights there…a 5 min drive from the villa. You can also drive to the pool and the south beach…5- 10 min. There they have tennis courts and a squash court. You are only a short ½ hour drive to St John’s where there is lots to do. There are also boating excursions which depart a short distance from the Villa. All in all you couldn’t ask for a better Villa or location…we have already planned our return trip!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tudor D.

A pleasant and quiet location. A great holiday base.
The information pack provided was superb and especially the driving instructions from the airport to the villa. We hired a rental car at the airport and drove with no problems whatsoever - and that was after an 8 hour flight from the UK. The villa itself is about a mile from the main commercial centre, with its bars and shops - about a 20 minute walk or a 5 minute drive. Would it be better to be closer? Well maybe but I guess it would be a lot noisier. As it was the only sounds we heard were the pelicans diving into the water for fish, the little birds coming to our breakfast table for crumbs and next door's fishing yacht (once a day, if that). The villa has a well equipped kitchen, lacking nothing in terms of cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery and pots and pans. The kitchen units were a little "tired", but its a vacation villa not a luxury condo. There is a comfortable lounge/diner with TV, DVD & ipad dock. Wifi speed was acceptable rather than mega quick, but we still managed to watch tv shows over the internet.The terrace/deck is plenty spacious for four people and has table, chairs and loungers and is right over the water! Even better the terrace faces east and so gets the cooling prevailing easterly winds, and shade in the afternoon. Phew! There are two en suite bedrooms that are spacious and comfortable, and plenty of towels were provided for showers. The master bedroom has a large terrace facing east but no chairs or loungers were available on this terrace. A pity but no big deal. The aircon and fans were both acceptably quiet and effective - during the day we didn't need the aircon as the easterly breeze and the ceiling fan were quite sufficient downstairs. For beach days the owner provided fold-up beach chairs and beach towels. It was a pity that there were no beach parasols provided as many of the smaller beaches had no loungers or shade and so weren't suitable for pale Brits who sizzle even with factor 50!!! Having said that I looked around and couldn't see any for sale. However the fantastic, quiet North Beach is a 5 minute walk away and there is plenty of shade under the trees, marvellous sunsets and thousands of beautiful shells - far better than the more commercial South Beach. The villa has a "rustic" feel to it. Think plaster applied with a trowel rather than fine skimmed - and this is complemented by the owners' art collection which is best described as vibrant vernacular and very Caribbean. We had a great stay, you will too!
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol d., Canada

Wonderful
This is our 2nd time at this villa, the first time we were visiting friends that had rented it for a few months...Booking Elton and Jayne's villa was easy and Elton was quick to respond to any questions I had. We were there for 2 weeks. The directions Elton gave us to drive from the airport to Jolly Harbour were great. Crazy driving on those Antiguan roads! The villa itself is clean and has everything you need. If any problems there is a property manager to contact. There is a washing machine in the villa. I used it and learned that I should have run an empty load through before putting any clothes in as there is iron or something in the water that stained our clothing. I ran another load and most of the stains came out except for a couple of T shirts. Also, bring your own detergent pods, there are none in the villa and expensive to buy at the store. There is air conditioning in both bedrooms and the living room and it works well. We would turn it off when we left in the morning. We would arrive back at the villa around 5:00 and found just opening the patio doors would be all the air we needed. We did leave it on during the night in our bedroom. One thing I would do if going back would be to bring my own sleeping pillow. The bed itself was fine. There is a patio off the master bedroom but no chairs to sit on. For us this didn't matter as we "lived" on the main deck which is on the canal. There's a table and chairs there and 2 loungers. We did really wish there were pillows for the loungers. There is a BBQ which we used most nights and it worked well. There are 2 foldable beach chairs to take to the beach with you as well as beach towels and pool noodles. I wish there was a beach umbrella, this would have made such a difference as you can't always get shade on North Beach if you are not lucky enough to find a vacant palm tree and never on South Beach. You can rent loungers and umbrellas on South Beach. We left JH and went to many of beaches and they are all wonderful. If you want to leave JH you will need a car. We rented one at the airport and it cost 691.00 Canadian dollars for 2 weeks. If you don't want to leave JH you would need a golf cart to get around to the grocery store, restaurants, etc.(15-20 minute) walk. The walk to North Beach is only about 5 minutes from this villa. North Beach is very quite, South Beach is where to go if you enjoy a populated beach and people watching. All in all it was a great villa to rent and we would go back again.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
The property owner made sure we had all the information needed to have before we arrived, Shari, his property manager was excellent with information and checking in. The villa was well equipped with everything needed. The location was perfect with grocery store pharmacy and restaurants. We had the beach to ourselves most days. We rented a golf cart from Jolly cart rentals, Wayne was superb. The only issue was the mattress was a little hard for us, but we are super picky on this. Overall excellent
Stayed 11 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
We had a great time in Jolly - great location , awesome beaches, excellent restaurants!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenience
The location was very convenient to the marina so going back and forth to our boat was very easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roberto C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ottima scelta
I proprietari sono stati disponibili per ogni richiesta. All'arrivo ha fatto piacere trovare alimenti (anche nel frigo) Molto utili anche i sunbed (2)a disposizione per gli ospiti
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Antique
Property was excellent for our stay
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jurnell J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Antigua Nice
It was such an easy process renting this place for our vacation. The location was quiet and everyone was so nice. Anything I needed was catered for. I definitely will rent this place if available the next time I return. Thank you