Title: Calypso Cottage Halcyon Heights Amazing Views 2 big bedrooms - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Calypso Cottage Halcyon Heights Amazing Views 2 big bedrooms Family-friendly vacation home in St. John's with an outdoor pool ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36690000/36684600/36684555/124d1180.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36690000/36684600/36684555/25a01bfe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36690000/36684600/36684555/cbb8712a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36690000/36684600/36684555/99d138a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36690000/36684600/36684555/8b716a2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched in the hillside at Halcyon Heights, Calypso Cottage boasts panoramic views of Dickenson Bay. Set amidst lush tropical gardens with a shared swimming pool, this haven invites relaxation and rejuvenation. Enjoy two spacious bedrooms for serene retreats. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 51600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Calypso Cottage Halcyon Heights Amazing Views 2 big bedrooms Calypso Cottage is nestled in the hillside at Halcyon Heights with panoramic views of the Dickenson Bay. Two large bedrooms with oodles of space. In the centre of the well kept lush tropical gardens is a shared swimming pool. The perfect place to relax, recharge and rest the soul. Located on the favoured sunset side of the island and convenient for beaches, restaurants, grocery store and just 15 minutes from the airport. This is our Island Home, it isn't a hotel, for stays over one week a refresh including changing sheets and towels is included. Additional housekeeping may be available at cost if requested. Pool will be closed JUNE 2025 for renovations ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 1,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1700/1664/8cdde31e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Antigua Village Beach Resort Dickenson Bay - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 396 reviews CA $340 CA $449 total includes taxes & fees Oct 26 - Oct 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=1664&PinnedHotelID=1664&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30330000/30324500/30324483/w1284h737x0y1-074ad5ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Harbour Breeze Villa - Jolly Harbour, Antigua Antigua and Barbuda - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 53 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=30324483&PinnedHotelID=30324483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34487500/34487455/b2ab25f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A small and intimate Apart - Hotel right on the beach Dickenson Bay - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 36 reviews CA $280 CA $394 total includes taxes & fees Oct 27 - Oct 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=34487455&PinnedHotelID=34487455&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26600000/26600000/26599927/fa3b6c9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lovely Villa. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as House ## About the area Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Dickenson Bay, a neighborhood in St. John's. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dickenson Bay Beach and Jolly Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Antigua Botanical Gardens and Reservoir Range. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding. [Visit our St. John's travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Johns.dx389) [View more Vacation homes in St. John's](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Johns-Private-Vacation-Homes.d389-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C17.15673%2C-61.84349&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=90-KFqZ8gf1oB7fn5EV0blDl19M=) Saint John, Saint John ### Getting around - V.C. Bird Intl. Airport (ANU) - 18 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Barefoot By The Sea - ‬18 min walk - ‪Anna's On The Beach Lounge & Restaurant - ‬18 min walk - ‪Sips and Tips - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bayside Restaurant - ‬12 min walk - ‪Bar None - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Calypso Cottage Halcyon Heights Amazing Views 2 big bedrooms have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Calypso Cottage Halcyon Heights Amazing Views 2 big bedrooms pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Calypso Cottage Halcyon Heights Amazing Views 2 big bedrooms? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Calypso Cottage Halcyon Heights Amazing Views 2 big bedrooms? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Calypso Cottage Halcyon Heights Amazing Views 2 big bedrooms located? > This family-friendly St. John's vacation home is located by the ocean, within 2 mi (3 km) of Dickenson Bay Beach, Runaway Bay Beach, and Marble Hill. Cedar Valley Golf Club and Antigua Megaplex 8 are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Calypso Cottage Halcyon Heights Amazing Views 2 big bedrooms Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 36 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Shirley M. May 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed our stay there ! Vacation- nice place to stay ! Enjoyed it! ##### Shirley M. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ian f. Apr 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Really great stay, would definitely stay again We had such a wonderful stay at the Calypso cottage, the location was great, beautiful views, great property, and very helpful owner. ##### ian f. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samir Jul 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Spacious property with two large comfortable bedrooms, set over three floors. The two bedrooms both have A/C which was great, although the main living and kitchen area did get quite warm and humid at times as there is no A/C in this area. Great location for Dickenson Bay beaches and the surrounding area, but a car is definitely needed to get around. Helen was a great host and responded straight away to all our questions. ##### Samir Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Mark and Nicole D. Jan 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful beaches Calypso cottage has a beautiful view. Air conditioning works wonderfully and there is plenty of space for everyone to spread out. Mid- week housekeeping would have been nice as towels required washing up. Dryer did not work and the humidity makes for a long time drying on the veranda. Cottage is set up nicely with a short walk to Dickinson Beach and restaurants in the neighborhood. ##### Mark and Nicole D. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Apr 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great location , whole family enjoyed the place. Apartment was clean , comfortable and had everything you’d need. Thank you. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### keith j. Jul 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Antigua stay 23 Very responsive owner. Property in a great location with an amazing view of Dickinson Bay. ##### keith j. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn H. Feb 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning view Quiet, peaceful and relaxing. Loved the birds coming for the sugar ##### Lynn H. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean R., Ottawa Mar 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautifull scenery great condo with everything you need. Lanai( porch) was where we lived withbeautifull views, birds and breeze. A bit far from beaches so recommend renting a car to get around. ##### Jean R. Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristy E. Sep 7, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic!! The host was very friendly informative and extremely helpful. The appartment was lovely and clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our family stay. The views were beautiful and location was easy to access. Thank you for having us, highly recommend. ##### Kristy E. Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marlene B. Mar 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Views of Dickenson Bay Property was exactly as advertised. We stayed for 14 nights and the unit was clean, well maintained and had everything we needed. Enjoyed the views from the veranda and spent many hours there. Walked every morning down the road to dickenson bay beach and a lovely beach walk there. Toured the island and a good location for touring lots of beaches and attractions. We appreciated having the use of beach chairs and cooler. We used the patio umbrella on the beach but struggled setting it up so would have appreciated an actual beach umbrella for shade. We used the fans most of the time and only air conditioning for a couple hours in our bedroom before we went to bed. Quiet area but you do hear a little noice from the road below. Everyone was very friendly and we enjoyed our time here and would recommend this unit. ##### Marlene B. Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer R. Jan 9, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning views in a great location. This is a wonderful, warm home with all the amenities needed at your disposal. The views from the veranda and pool are exceptional. Helen, the owner, was always gracious, accessible, and gave us great recommendations regarding beaches, restaurants and fun things to do on the island. The weather was perfect. We really did feel we were in paradise! Can’t wait to return. ##### Jennifer R. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul D. May 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous and great location An excellent property 10 mins from the airport located by one of the best beaches on the island. Wonderful views and very comfortable accommodation if you wish to self cater when not enjoying the local eateries. A great place from which to explore the island on various days out. Hiring a hire is a must. Large supermarkets nearby. Lovely pool, what more could you ask for. ##### Paul D. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terence k., New York Feb 23, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful stay Calypso apartment did not disappoint. Spacious two bedrooms and baths with living room and veranda overlooking beautiful Dickersons bay. The pictures of the condo on the web were accurate. The condo was clean with a well equipped kitchen , updated bathrooms, and comfy beds. It is convenient to beautiful beaches, supermarkets and restaurants. It is located in a beautiful tranquil setting. A wonderful place to relax and enjoy! ##### Terence k. Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bailey S. Apr 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Vacation Home Helen’s cottage was exactly as expected and as described in the listing. We really enjoyed the large balcony and spent many hours on it enjoying the amazing view. Helen provided many helpful recommendations, including phone numbers for taxis and other services, which was extremely helpful. The rooms are large, the air conditioning in the bedrooms is strong, and the space was welcoming. We highly recommend Helen’s cottage. ##### Bailey S. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherri R. May 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### fabulous Absolutely lovely, wonderful views, great recommendations, Abe is a gem, pool was a delight, walking distance to two wonderful restaurants! Helen was always very responsive, even while living across the great big pond. 🙂 ##### Sherri R. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda P., Toronto, ON Mar 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dickenson Bay gem at Halcyon Heights The property, pool and villa are lovely, well appointed and maintained. Beautiful view of Dickenson Bay, short (10 minute) walk to the beach. Nice and quiet for sleeping and both bedrooms are air conditioned. One has an extra (single) bed where our teen daughter slept, the room was spacious with a large wicker chair between our beds so nobody felt crowded. Our host was responsive, quickly answering any questions, and also left a helpful list of recommended restaurants. Highly recommend this villa and a stay at Dickenson Beach which has several great lunch and dinner restaurants and a gorgeous, silky soft white sand beach. ##### Linda P. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Marianne H. Aug 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family trip to Antigua The property was fabulous for what we needed. We used it as a base to travel the island and see all that Antigua had to offer. It was useful having parking available and the swimming pool was just what was needed for a cooling dip on returning back home. The beds were comfortable and the balcony area was great especially with the fans on. We could have done with instructions on how to use the oven/grill and the WiFi was fairly non-existant unless you were out the front door of the property. All in all I would definitely choose the property again and would be delighted with what I got. ##### Marianne H. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter L. Dec 27, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome property with gorgeous water views! We had a fabulous stay at the cottage! Perfect set up for us with two ensuite bedrooms. The outdoor space was fantastic. We spent evenings on the verandah after the beach and after dinner. The views from the verandah are stunning! Beds were very comfortable and linens were clean and crisp. Kitchen set up was perfect and very functional. Easy access to several restaurants and the beach. Internet service was great. Air conditioning in the bedrooms for sleeping was perfect! I highly recommend this property. We loved it! The owner was always available for questions and was very nice to deal with!! ##### Peter L. Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt O., Bristol, England. Oct 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable, large two bed property. Pros: Easy check in, great communication with host, clean, good location, great view from the large balcony. Cons: Definitely rent a car as walking anywhere in the heat is painful as the property is at the top of a big hill. The cleaner cleaned our clothes but mixed expensive white clothes with coloured and ruined the whites. Mosquitos are rampant even when keeping doors and windows shut. Aircon only in bedrooms, would’ve been nice in the main living room/kitchen. ##### Matt O. Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodie H. Apr 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming condo with beautiful view of caribbean sea My husband and I stayed at Calypso cottage for 12 nights to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. The condo was spacious, comfortable, clean, and conveniently located near Dickenson's beach. We loved the verandah and the view of the sea and garden's below. it was a great spot for coffee and a book in the morning and quiet dinners in the evening. Loved the white oleander and papaya tree! and the birds that came to visit. The bedrooms were air conditioned for good sleeping. The host provided excellent resources for restaurants and beaches to visit. It was great to have Shona, the housekeeper come and clean/refresh the place about half way through our stay. The community pool was a really nice space and quiet most of the time. Located a few steps away from the front door! We would stay again without a second thought! Thank you again to Helen and Shona for making our trip so lovely. ##### Jodie H. Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Nancy M. May 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable with lots of space for everyone Our family enjoyed our week at Calypso Cottage. Helen provided exceptional communication, responding very quickly to all messages. The apartment itself is spacious and comfortable, with a lovely verandah where we spent all our time. The kitchen is functional, equipped with plenty of dishes/cups/glasses and basic cooking tools. Drinking water must be purchased in bottles. Bedrooms are a good size; bring an eye mask if you are sensitive to early morning light. We were happy to find that there were no bugs - we never even took our bug spray out of our bags (Antigua was having a heat wave during the May week that we were there - maybe it was too hot even for the bugs!) That said, we did keep the kitchen clean and did not leave garbage out, as requested. The property at Halcyon Heights Condominiums is beautifully landscaped and well cared for - lots of lovely bright blooms everywhere and a great pool to cool off in at the end of a hot day. ##### Nancy M. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Esther B. Apr 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic house with amazing views! Helen has a beautiful and very spacious house. We were two adults and two small boys (7 and 8), but you could easily stay there with two families - definitely two couples and a child. There was everything we needed there and having two bathrooms really does make all the difference - and having a washing machine! Plenty of towels and linen. The house was fantastic. Helen was also incredibly quick to answer any of my questions - and very helpful. The swimming pool area was perfect and a great size pool for our young boys. It is a lovely quiet residential area and there were few guests but all very friendly. We had thought that the island would still be really busy until the end of April and the end of the UK school holidays - but actually there was nobody there at all.This suited us as we really wanted a quiet break just our family - and we had hired a car - so had the freedom to go to any of the beaches we wanted. But I think it would be quite good to note that nearly all of the beach cafes and bars were closed at this time of year - and only opened on cruise ship days otherwise it wasn't worth it for them...... The other thing is that we had not anticipated the price of food in the supermarkets. SO so so so expensive. Really you have to go to the market otherwise it costs so much as everything is imported. This is of course no reflection on the lovely house - just maybe useful information for anyone looking to book in April. We had a wonderful stay. ##### Esther B. Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Aimee S. Apr 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Clean and roomy but disappointed My husband and I came to Antigua to celebrate our 25th anniversary. The online description and pictures of this property looked amazing and the price was excellent so we booked it. We were disappointed when we arrived because everything in person looked a little dated and worn and the beds were QUEEN size, not king. With a 6'3 husband, it's kind of an issue. The AC in the bedrooms worked great but there is no AC in the living room, which we knew. The problem is that there is absolutely no air flow in the living room. The windows don't fully open, only have slat openings, the ceiling fan doesn't work and you can't leave the patio doors open because of the bugs. The lanai is beautiful and offers a great view, but the mosquitoes were quite bad. So we couldn't be outside because of the bugs and we couldn't be inside because it was too hot. It just wasn't the place for us to celebrate our 25th anniversary, so we checked out early and went to a 5 star resort on Fryes Beach, which I would definitely recommend. On the positive side, property is very clean, in a great location, and the owners do provide everything you need to enjoy the island. Under different circumstances, this place might be right for others just wasn't for us. ##### Aimee S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Martyn A. Mar 8, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Antigua We had two weeks exploring Antigua from our rental. The location was perfect for both the beaches and for St John’s . We managed to clock up over 1000 km which considering the size of Antigua is a lot of travelling!! The property was very good value for money and the location was perfect. Renting a private house can always be tricky but in Antigua it’s very tricky as there are no resorts as such where you can go out during the evening. This sort of experience is best enjoyed at one of the many all inclusive hotel and resorts in Antigua. We tried to book a table at three different hotels and were told on each occasion that we would need to stay for a minimum of three nights ! So we tended to have lunch at the beach and dinner at the property . The large terrace was perfect for a private dinner with stunning sunsets . Local supermarkets were very good stocking an excellent range which made cooking at home even more pleasurable. The property is very spacious and has two large double rooms both of which are en-suite . The road from the beach is a steep climb but a really good workout as well . I would recommend buying and using a torch as in the evening it gets very dark very early (in Feb ) so walking back to the house is best with some sort of light . In summary it was an amazing two weeks staying at an ideally located property. I wouldn’t consider it to be a luxury property but it was 100% value for money. A big plus when renting is always communication . If we had any queries about absolutely anything the property owner replied instantly despite there being a five hour time difference. ##### Martyn A. Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vic B., Moab, Utah Jan 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sunsets!!! Helen is Amazing at communicating. Shona is great at simple questions about the island. Use them. Ask them questions. You will be happy you did. Rent a car. You will be happy you did. The house is a half a mile walk downhill to Dickinson Bay Beach, but if you want to go explore the island you Must have a car. I can't imagine taking the bus or taxis every time and having to wait and pay for that . Sunsets from the balcony are spectacular. Pool is ok for a quick plunge, nothing special, but views are amazing from there also at sunset with a cocktail. It felt very safe and it was quiet. Kitchen is well equipped except for lacking a couple of wider frying pans. Great selection of chefs knives, silverware and utensils. Fridge is big and cold and you have access to a cooler to bring to the beach along with other stuff like snorkeling equipment. All and all, in two weeks we had a great time. Keep in mind that you are on an island next to a jungle. You are in nature, so you will have to deal with the constant presence of various bugs. We opted not to use any sprays or chemicals, we kept the place extremely clean, but they still find their way in even if you keep the front door closed and the patio door closed as well. Not a problem for us, but many may be put out by this. We never used the Air Conditioning so we can't tell you how it works as we like it nice and warm. If we wanted cold we would have gone to Greenland not Antigua. 😉 Enjoy the rainstorms and soak the warm sun. Cheers! Vic, Anna and Andre ##### Vic B. Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022