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

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Jolly Harbour
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Jolly Harbour, St Marys
  • Hermitage Bay
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Mosquito Cove Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Jolly Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

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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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number 622726388

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Jolly Harbour

Located in Jolly Harbour, this villa is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jolly Beach and Dickenson Bay Beach. Antigua Botanical Gardens and Reservoir Range are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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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
  • Galley Bay - 30 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.) - 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?

Checkout 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 miles (5 km) of Jolly Beach and Jolly Harbour Golf Club. Mosquito Cove Beach and Valley Church Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel and Jon W.

Antigua family vacation - Jolly Harbour

We had a fantastic time staying in Jolly Harbour at Elton's property. Elton was very friendly, accommodating and even took the time to phone us prior to our vacation. The home was clean and had absolutely everything we needed. We were even greeted with a welcome package that had some nice items to helps get us started (including wine :)) Our family was very comfortable. The patio had a beautiful view of the waterway and the other homes nearby. We found that we didn't require air conditioning downstairs as we were able to get a nice breeze with just the patio doors open and fan on. We stayed with our two children ages 10 and 5 and the second bedroom with twin beds was perfect!! Jolly Harbour is an ideal location to stay with many amenities at your finger-tips. We enjoyed South Beach and visited North Beach as well which we found to be much quieter (ideal for privacy seekers). We would most definitely book this property again and highly recommend it to anyone travelling as a couple or family! Thank you Elton!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

Comfortable & Clean!

Wow! Very glad we booked this villa. Elton was very quick to call and chat about any questions we had prior to booking which is part of the reason we booked here. Plus all of the positive reviews. The villa is clean and very comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need if you are planning to cook meals. We found the bedrooms comfortable, linens crisp and clean. Beach towels were great, we used them everyday. There are two beach chairs in the front closet which we found after a couple of days and were perfect. We used the air conditioning in the bedrooms only at night but they also have ceiling fans in the two bedrooms as well. We were not in the villa during the day but when we returned, simply opened the doors, turned the fans on and beautiful breeze. I love the location of the villa. We weren't sure prior to booking if being on the "north finger" would be too far from the grocery store, restaurants and main beach but so glad we were there. Its less busy and much quieter. It's a 5 min walk to the North beach which is great for a morning swim and evening sunsets. We rented a golf cart the entire week and is a must if you are in the north finger (unless you've rented a car). Plenty of parking in front of the villa. Its too far to walk to the grocery store for sure but rental is easy. For fun, we did the Wadali catamaran day tour around the whole island. Very nice, the lunch on the island we stopped at was great and the snorkeling at a coral reef, just amazing. Of course, we went to Shirley Heights as recommended by Elton. We went Thursday night as opposed to Sunday (I hear Sunday is very very busy). The view, music and food was great. My husband and son also made it out on the Reef Riders boat rental along with snorkeling (two hours for $80 ea USD). We spent most of our time on Jolly beach during the day. We found a nice quiet spot at the end of the beach where there are a few trees for shade. No one was ever there. We walked down the beach, past the all inclusive resort and I was so thankful I was not there and had our own little "home" to go back to. So to summarize, so happy we booked this villa and will return for sure. Only next time for at least 2 weeks (or more!!). Thank you Elton and Jayne!! Love your piece of paradise.

8/10 Good

Maryellen M.

We had a very enjoyable time.

The villa was clean and well-equipped. There were several good restaurants in Jolly Harbor to walk to and North Beach was a great local beach just a short stroll from the villa. Our favorite beach was Frey’s Beach, about a 10minute drive. The toughest part of the trip was the driving on the left side of the road, but we managed. Elton was kind enough to call us before we departed for Antigua and made sure to answer any questions we had.

10/10 Excellent

Anita B.

Lovely space on the water in one of best areas on the island.

Very nicely appointed & comfortable. Wish we could have stayed longer! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Fantastic Vacation

We had a lovely time staying in Elton's Villa at Jolly Harbour. Elton went above and beyond to make sure we had all the information we needed and offered suggestions for local transportation and things to see and do. Driving directions from the airport to the villa were outstanding and very appreciated! Villa was quiet and well equipped and very comfortable. We had a fabulous time and would highly recommend! Thank you for making our first vacation to Antigua exceptional!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

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

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

8/10 Good

Doris K., Brampton, ON, Canada

Great Villa!

We loved our stay at this villa in Jolly Harbour! The unit was clean, fully equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing week in the sun! North beach was private and a very short walk to beautiful warm turquoise water and the view spectacular! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great location, very comfortable

The villa is in excellent condition with all the amenities you need for a relaxing vacation. any questions were answered thoroughly and quickly. Highly recommend Pelican View for an enjoyable time.
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

elilerine w.

Very clean and well kept

Very clean and well kept. Very clean towels and linen. Bbq grill, internet and cable works well.
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

About the host

Hosted by Elton and Jayne Ash

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We grew up in Saskatchewan, Canada and currently live in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Recently retired, we look forward to enjoying more travel, family time and volunteer activities. We bought our vacation home as we knew a number of people who lived here year round and felt confident in the safety and security of the island and resort.

Antiguans are very friendly and kind-hearted. We spend our winter months here and enjoy the sun, sand and sailing lifestyle.

We really enjoy the opportunity to share our little piece of paradise with you. Please let us or our onsite host know how we can improve your experience. We really want to ensure you have a very comfortable and enjoyable vacation!

Why they chose this property

We love Antigua and the friendly laid back lifestyle. Jolly Harbour is the only resort of its kind in the Caribbean where you can tie your boat right outside your patio. We also enjoy golf and can take advantage of the golf course along with the terrific community atmosphere.

Jolly Harbour has everything you need from a fully stocked grocery store to several restaurants and bars along with shops, banking facilities, pharmacy, medical offices and rental companies.

What makes this property unique

The North Beach is only 2 tenths of a mile away, a 5 minute walk from our villa. It is very quiet and secluded. If you want more action the South Beach has a Beach Bar along with beach vendors.

Our villa faces east so you can enjoy the morning sun with your coffee overlooking the harbour from the patio, then enjoy the shade in the afternoon. Due to the orientation with the flow through breeze, we rarely use the AC, enjoying peaceful evenings and restful nights.

We collect art with some beautiful pieces in our villa for our guests to enjoy. We have owned in Jolly Harbour for over 20 years and are are constantly updating our vacation home to provide a luxurious and comfortable stay.

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