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Bay House - 3 bedroom Villa, private pool and garden, near beaches

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6232 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Bay House - 3 bedroom Villa, private pool and garden, near beaches

Bay House is a modern, spacious villa set in its own garden on a small private estate near to Jolly Harbour, the premier marina, golf and leisure resort in the Caribbean, situated on the beautiful west coast of Antigua. Jolly Beach is just a 10 minutes walk away; a long sweep of soft white sand and turquoise sea fringed by palm trees, and the entrance to the marina is also just a 10 minutes walk away. The villa has 3 en-suite bedrooms, expansive living areas, and a private swimming pool.

Bay House has been designed for al fresco living with extensive verandas and decks that extend the internal spaces outwards. All principal rooms open to covered external areas, so suited to well-adjusted tropical living. The wide swing-back French doors can be secured open during the day to take full advantage of the cooling breezes and glorious sunshine.
The 3 double bedrooms are all en-suite. The living area has French doors to two sides and is equipped with cable television, DVD player, hi-fi, and high-speed wireless Internet connection. The kitchen area is fully fitted with a range of base and wall units, oven with hob, a large fridge/freezer, and a washing machine. Doors lead out to the dining veranda which has a charcoal barbeque. Ceiling fans and air conditioning are fitted in all rooms.
There are two large covered verandas and an open deck with a 28' x 14' pool. The villa has its own private garden.
Guests should note there are some local bars and restaurants that occasionally play music late at night.

Property manager

Howard and Cheryl Adams at Jolly Villas

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Sailing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Saint Mary, Saint Mary

What's nearby

  • Valley Church Beach - 10 min drive
  • Darkwood Beach - 11 min drive
  • Fryes Beach - 12 min drive
  • Jolly Beach - 15 min drive
  • Mosquito Cove Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • V.C. Bird Intl. Airport (ANU) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dan's Bar and Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Score - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Sheer Rocks Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coconut Grill & Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bay House - 3 bedroom Villa, private pool and garden, near beaches have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Bay House - 3 bedroom Villa, private pool and garden, near beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay House - 3 bedroom Villa, private pool and garden, near beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay House - 3 bedroom Villa, private pool and garden, near beaches?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay House - 3 bedroom Villa, private pool and garden, near beaches located?

Situated in Valley Church, this villa is within 2 mi (3 km) of Valley Church Beach, Fryes Beach, and Darkwood Beach. Turner's Beach and Jolly Harbour Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Bay House - 3 bedroom Villa, private pool and garden, near beaches Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place - noisy location
Great house, but short on cutlery and half dishwasher a bit small for family use. But mostly - THE NOISE on three or four nights each week from across the road! Often until 2 am…
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and well designed villa
This villa is an excellent design with three double bedrooms all en-suite, open plan kitchen, dining room and living room and ample open space with comfortable furniture under cover and really nice sun beds for sunbathing by the pool. Kitchen and property in general really well appointed. One thing missing from the description was that the house sits directly opposite a disco / karaoke bar on the other side of a busy main road which plays loud music well into the early hours (3am at weekends and beyond midnight during the week) making it less than comfortable from a quiet relaxing place to sleep. Other than that - everything is as good at it looks in the photos and description - great equipment / fridge / washing machine etc - would definitely recommend apart from those noisy nights
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Phil D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pros and cons
The villa is well situated but the down side is the sports bar opposite which is very loud until the early hours. Previously I had stayed in the villa next door, so know the area well. Bay House does need some updating, most of it cosmetic. Overall, a pretty good stay but the owner does need to invest as it is a villa that looks dated and a little shabby in some parts. Howard and Jenny were excellent with good communication at all times.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Great property
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

V. R., Connecticut, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Centrally Located - Exploration Made Possible!
Location! It’s our 3rd trip to Antigua in 18 mths, and of all the properties we’ve rented, while the others were more serene, this one is by far perfectly located: It is a 5-min drive to Darkwood Beach, Rum Bus, and the stretch of beaches along the Caribbean coast. It’s a 3-min drive in the other direction to Epicurean supermarket, Jolly Beach. It’s 20-25 mins to St John’s shopping and 40-mins to English Harbor, 20 mins to Wallings Nature Reserve and zip lining. We loved how central the villa was to anything we wanted to do during our 10 days.The villa delivers a beautiful outdoor living space, where our family of 5 spent lots of time with doors open & breezes wafting throughout the house. The pool is lovely, well-taken care of, the surrounding Bougainvillea, palm trees, and flowering hedges were beautiful and attracted lots of birds. The bedrooms were a good size, each with its own bath. The only time we used AC was at night. The villa is large enough to spread out & have a balance of “me time” for 5+ people and for family fun (we brought Scrabble & card games.) Due to the length of our stay, we had a mid-stay housekeeping visit. Jenny, the property manager, was warm, welcoming and accessible. When we inquired about beach towels, it was not typically provided, but Jenny had 4 dropped off the next day. With 2 kids, this was helpful. Things to consider: (A)We were hesitant to book when we saw previous reviewers discuss noise from across the street. Here is my honest feedback: The villa is on a main road with a collection of bars across the street. Two of them play music in competition with each other at night, at least 1 is playing music all day long. Perhaps things have ramped up lately? The constant, loud music brought a certain energy to the villa that was wearying at times when we just wanted to have a villa/pool day to relax. You can’t hear it as much indoors, but that lessens time spent in the lovely outdoor area if you’re not in the mood for that music. (B)The villa has a washer but no dryer -there are clotheslines to air dry laundry, so pay attention to weather & schedule doing it accordingly. (C)The wifi only works in the kitchen & living room where the router is, but not in the bedrooms. (D)There are intermittent power outages (2 while we were here - 1 for just a few mins and a 2nd for 3 hours). When the power goes out, so does the water. The other 2 places we rented had generators, so we weren’t affected. If both water & power g
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Villa
We have just returned from a 13 night stay at Bay House. We had a wonderful experience from start to finish . Communication with Howard and Jenny was excellent . We had to stay two extra days due to a flight cancellation which was no trouble. Bay House is well maintained, equipped with everything that you need and very comfortable. Fabulous location near restaurants and great beaches.pool is great . Would highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Val G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très agréable séjour
La maison est spacieuse, propre, bien équipée!!! La piscine et l’espace extérieur sont vraiment parfaits. La maison est située près de Jolly Harbour et de plusieurs magnifiques plages, je crois que c’est le meilleur endroit où être sur l’île. La maison est sur une route principale donc assez bruyante, c’est le seul point négatif de la maison. J’aimerais souligner l’excellent accueil et service de Jenny. Elle est vraiment une hôtesse exceptionnelle! Elle nous a aidé à recevoir notre valise perdue et nous a fait parvenir un objet précieux oublié à la maison à la fin de notre séjour. Merci!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable
This is a comfortable property. We, six adults, had plenty of room and loved the pool. It is within walking distance of Miracles restaurant and a short ride to Jolly Harbor restaurants and epicurean supermarket. Very clean!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ross S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
Location, location, location. No, you are not on the beach but that was not an expectation. What you are is within 5 minutes of the best secluded beaches or if you prefer, some of the more commercial ones. And you are 5 minutes from the grocery store, a gas station and a pickup point for excursions all over the island. It's a perfect launch point for a stay in Antigua. The home is CLEAN. It has all you need and was a perfect spot to end the day in and lounge about after hiking, snorkeling, driving about and basking in the sun. The restaurant across the street has a cornball sign, but the food is great if you don't want to journey out for the night. The property is on the road and so you do get the sounds of vehicles from time to time and you can hear the music across the way lightly playing reggae tunes into the night most evenings. We did not find it distracting. It is the only thing someone might be offput by. Howard and Jenny are great and responsive. Jenny helped arrange an excursion which was kind. Howard happened by and we chatted about his interesting life. We barely used the pool, but it was clean and refreshing at the end of the day for a quick dip. Great home for my wife and I and . our two teenagers. Thank you Howard and team. Good luck in 2020!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shaun O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private and homely
The villa has all you need. It’s location is ideal. Once you go through the gate you are in you own private space where you can totally relax. Great break.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Vanessa M.

Beautiful home
Very comfortable clean villa that was both private, but within easy access to local beaches, harbour and amenities. Great space inside and out with a nice pool which was lovely and refreshing any time of day. We used the bbq a couple of times and enjoyed using the large size veranda. The wi-if connection and signal was good The local beach - Valley Church - is within walking distance and is a really nice beach with white sand and turquoise sea and there is a bar at one end of the beach. Jolly harbour is easily walkable for supermarket, restaurants and good beach and beach bars too. Would recommend a trip to Nelsons Dockyard at English harbour and also Falmouth Harbour and to Shirley heights all in the same area. We got the bus outside the Villa to the capital St Johns, which is worth having a walk around, and going to the cathedral (being renovated) and the museum. The Villa is in a great location if you just want to relax on the beach or by the pool or whether you want to venture out and explore the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue V.

Great villa on a beautiful island
Well equipped and well situated property. Jenny and management team looked after us well.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Bay House was Great!
Overall we loved the house and would definitely stay here again. Frye house is directly behind Bay house. Bay house being right on the road was not an issue we didn't have issues with noise Pros Booking - Howard was great to deal with, I made a mistake on my dates and he was very accommodating in changing it. House - Each bedroom having it's own ensuite bathroom was what drew us to this house. The extra half bath in the hallway was great for company and to use when you are running in from the pool. Each bedroom also had it's own air conditioner which was good. Having the private pool was awesome, and we often didn't venture out since we had everything we needed where we were. A hairdryer was provided in each bathroom. The kitchen had a coffee maker, dishwasher and washing machine as well as any dishes that you may need. A taxi was provided to take us to and from the airport. The driver (Gregory) was excellent and we hired him to take us on a couple of excursions. A cell phone was provided to make local calls and keep in touch with Jenny who managed the house. During our 2 week stay we had the maid come once, the pool cleaned twice, the gardener come as well as someone to spray for bugs. Location - We were located about a 15 minute walk to Jolly Harbor where there is a grocery store and several restaurants. The beach is about a 20 minute walk. There is also a very good restaurant right across the street. Transportation - I had booked a car for the duration of our stay, however it was in very bad condition and after getting to the house and understanding that we could walk to Jolly Harbor and hire Gregory for outings we returned it. If you aren't used to driving on the left hand side of the rode it can be confusing when you get to intersections so would recommend hiring a driver when you want to tour around. Cons Booking - the price is quoted in USD but we paid in Lira and we are Canadian so I found all of the conversions a bit confusing. I wished we would have paid in USD so that it matched the quote. House - The beds were very hard and a couple of us didn't sleep well because of it. Adding a foam topper would help. Since drinking water needs to be purchased it would be nice to have a water cooler in the house. We went through about 20 6 litre water jugs, and having to continually go get water and haul it home was a bit of a pain. We would also have liked a gas bar-b-que, instead of the charcoal one that is there.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maureen N.

Excellent accommodation in Jolly Harbor!
This was an excellent choice for accommodation on Antigua. Plenty of privacy, close to excellent beaches, and the villa was well appointed for cooking meals and relaxing around the pool.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

paul S.

30th Anniversary in Antigua!
We stayed in the Bay House July 28th to August 4th. 6 adults. The location of the bay house is wonderful- we all enjoying walking so the 10 minutes to the store. or 15 minutes to Jolly or Valley Church beach wasn't a problem. We dod take the local bus (a little over a dollar US) to Darkwood Beach which was our favorite. you can rent 2 chair under an umbrella for 15US per day. We took our own food and drinks. There are multiple restaurants within walking distance. The Bay House itself is amazing. Having a pool to cool off in was great and all the outdoor living space was put to great use. We did notice that food prices are substantially higher at the Jolly Beach grocery store than they are at home but we were prepared for that. The day trip to Stingray City was well worth it. Jenny, our host was perfect. She arranged our pick up from the airport and departure as well. She even had some cold water in the fridge ready for us. The perfect host - Jenny let us know a lot about the local restaurants and excursions. She is the perfect balance of being available without being pushy. My family and i would stay here again without any hesitation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lorna F.

Amazing stay at bay house
The accommodation was perfect beautiful setting, we made full use of the pool and the house was amazing, it had all you needed and more. Jenny and the driver Gregory were both welcoming and accomodating. All in all would highly recommend and would certainly return, only down side is we didnt stay longer.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Theodora T.

Great place!
It was really nice to have our own house and pool while in Antigua. Gregory picked us up from the airport-arranged ahead of time by the owners, and he was so nice and helpful, we booked him to take us around the island on another day. Jenny the house manager was very friendly, helpful and responsive. The AC unit in the living area was not working so she called someone to come the same day to repair it. The house was clean and it was really nice between 4 friends to have 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Jolly Harbour's grocery really was about 10 minutes away. We ate a lot next door at Sugar Ridge and across the street a couple of times when they were open. We had everything we needed in the house! I would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

Very well appointed villa in a good location.
The villa was stylish, well appointed and in a good location for some of the best beaches and restaurants on the island. The site manager Jenny was very friendly and professional and made us feel very welcome. There was some noise from the road and the bar opposite, but it didn’t effect our stay, and we come from a very quiet village with little to no ambient noise; so if we could get used to it, I think any tolerant person could. I would recommend the villa and Owners Direct. The booking process has been smooth and efficient and we had a great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Allene K., MANKATO

Great Launching Pad for exploring Antigua
First. Great location. Jolly Harbour area has so many beaches, restaurants, excursions nearby. Also a very convenient modern grocery store nearby. Second the Staff very helpful. From the booking with Howard, the driver Grannam and mostly the onsite help from Jenny. Made the stay easy. Finally the property was great. All the convenciences of home. Pool was nice, Kitchen was well appointed with Pots, pans, blenders etc. So if you want to eat in and save some money you can. If we return to Antigua we would stay at Bay House Again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Rebecca J.

Lovely family villa
The villa was clean and spacious both inside and outdoors. We enjoyed having ensuite bathrooms for each bedroom. The pool was a decent size and essential for cooling off in the heat! Other reviews mention that the villa is close to the road and noisy, but I don't agree. It is close to the road but there is not a lot of traffic. We live in a quiet rural location and didn't find the villa's location unduly noisy at all. It is within walking distance of some gorgeous beaches, we visited Jolly beach and Valley Church bay. The local supermarket is a 10 minute walk and well stocked although expensive. We really enjoyed our holiday.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2017