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Modern & Stylish 4 Bedroomed Villa, private pool, walking distance to beach.
Jolly Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda

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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

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Great location!!
With less than a 10 minute walk to the beach and a 3 minute walk to the local grocery store the location of this villa was fantastic. The lush plants and garden are what really separate this villa from the others nearby as you feel totally secluded and honestly with the gigantic pool, enormous deck and all of the seating areas on the deck it made it hard for our family to actually leave the villa!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2024
I am so glad you enjoyed the pool and seclusion of the outdoor space and the proximity of the villa to the beach and facilities. Best regards Alan

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

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Choose Calabash for your Antiguan Adventure!
Calabash Villa was the perfect place for our first-ever visit to Antigua! The location is ideal: super close to the supermarket and amazing restaurants, and a quick walk or drive to the best beaches on the Caribbean side of the island. The house was clean and comfortable, and we loved lazy mornings and tranquil evenings on the lanai. The pool is fantastic—perfect for a late-night dip. Alan prepared us so well for what it would be like at the house and on the island that everything was easy and stress-free all week. The beds were comfortable, you can't go wrong with multiple bathrooms, and we loved being able to eat meals at the house (when we weren't out looking for the island's best roti, rum punches, and coconut shrimp, that is!). We rented a car and drove all over, from St. John's to Long Bay, English Harbour, etc., but quickly found that Jolly Harbour and this villa were the best, most beautiful, and most accessible and friendly parts of Antigua. We highly recommend Darkwood Beach for an afternoon of swimming and off-the-beach snorkeling, Big Head Lobster for a delicious dinner, and renting Calabash Villa from Alan. You won't be disppointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2024
Hi Bethany, I am so glad you enjoyed the villa, it’s location and the wider island. If you should decide to come back in the future, we always give returning guests a discount. Best regards Alan

10/10 Excellent

Diana E., North Las Vegas

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A perfect house for four friends!
The house looks exactly like its photos, even better if that's possible. Four friends each had their own bedroom and 3 1/2 bathrooms, a large bright kitchen with everything we needed, a lovely outdoor sitting area, and the most perfect pool, which the sun kept at the ideal temperature. We liked the privacy, and though we could sometimes hear neighbors, workers, and dogs, it was muffled by the abundance of foliage and bougainvillea. The proximity to all the restaurants, shops, and beach in Jolly Harbour was a plus, and the host's recommendations for places to eat and swim were appreciated! We loved Fryyes Beach and Darkwood Beach especially (and Jolly Beach) and our week was up before we knew it.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2024
Hi Diana, I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Calabash Villa and its proximity to the beaches and restaurants. We hope to host you again in the future and we always offer a discount to returning guests. Best regards, Alan.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

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Calabash Vilka
My husband and I were so pleased to call Calabash Villa our home for 3 weeks. This villa is as advertised: modern, well maintained and pristine. It met/exceeded our expectations. The villa is well appointed and had everything we needed. We loved the close proximity to the market (a 5 min walk) and to Jolly Beach ( a 10 min walk). Alan, the owner, was wonderful to work with. Very responsive. He provided great info re: Calabash and the island prior to arriving. The management team of Joelle, Jovanna and Ben met our every need/request. Avril did a fabulous job of cleaning each week. We highly recommend Calabash Villa for your next getaway to Antigua!
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Feb 2024
Hi Andrea, I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay at Calabash Villa and its location. Best regards Alan

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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Beautiful Villa
We stayed here with our two boys (10 and 8). The villa is perfect- beautifully done with spacious bedrooms and great outdoor hang out areas. Very comfortable with everything you need! The location is just outside of jolly harbour on a rough road so definitely recommend getting a car- especially if you want to go to some of the other beaches. We spent most days at Darkwood Beach where the snorkeling was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2024
Hi Mary, I am so glad that you enjoyed Calabash Villa. Alan

10/10 Excellent

Laura U.

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FANTASTIC trip to Antigua
We had an absolutely wonderful time at the Calabash Villa! There were seven of us and we had plenty of room! The bedrooms are spacious, and the room with two beds actually has two double beds (rather than two twins). The kitchen was well stocked with plates, glasses, bowls, etc. I would HIGLY recommend renting a golf cart for your visit. We rented two and were able to easily traverse to the beach, grocery store and plenty of restaurants. We used beach chairs and umbrellas at the Pop Up Beach Bar on Jolly Beach and did several excursions around the island. It was truly magnificent!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2024
HI Laura, I am so glad you enjoyed Calabash Villa and its location. Alan

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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Jolly Harbor
The property was great. Accommodated two families with kids ranging from 11 to 16. Location of Jolly Harbor was terrific. Supermarket, shops and the beach was within 5 minutes. We rented a car and a golf cart which was perfect to explore the island and allow the kids to travel to Jolly Harbor. Went to many lovely beaches but Jolly Beach was beautiful and had the convenience of food, water sports, etc. Loved our time at the Villa. Alan was very helpful prior to the trip and the management company was accessible for anything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2024
I am so glad you enjoyed the villa and it’s location.

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe F.

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Antigua perfect getaway
We had a wonderful time at this house for our girls trip birthday week. It had every amenity we could hope for and we thoroughly enjoyed the pool as well. We found the location to be ideal with Jolly Beach close by and was centrally located to many other beaches and driving distance to other areas of the island. Communication with the host and the property managers was great- very prompt, easy and super helpful. We would love to come back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2023
Hi Phoebe, I am glad you enjoyed your stay at Calabash Villa and that you particularly enjoyed its facilities and location. We always offer healthy discount to returning guests. Alan

10/10 Excellent

matthew b.

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Great villa
Brilliant villa and island. The villa was spotless and very well equipped. Jovanna was extremely helpful and responsive Close to Jolly Harbour and also a few great restaurants. Loved the beach at Fyffes. Would highly recommend staying at Calabash.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2023
I am so glad you enjoyed Calabash Villa and it’s location.

10/10 Excellent

floridadreaming

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5 stars all the way
The villa is extremely clean and well looked after, the online pictures do not do this home justice. The pool is really big and a welcome sight after a long day. There was everything we needed for our stay and we were very comfortable. Highly recommended
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2023
I am so glad that you and your party enjoyed your stay and that Calabash Villa exceeded your expectations.

8/10 Good

Lorraine S.

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It was dark when we arrived and was disappointing that no-one was there to greet us and show us how anything worked and no contact from anyone whilst staying there unless I contacted them. Otherwise Villa was lovely, loved the pool and outside seating area. Shame about all the guard dogs barking every night from the other villas. Good location with supermarket only 2 minutes away. Beach was slightly longer walk than expected.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2024
I apologies that there was no one there to meet you. This was because your arrival was outside of normal hours. I have asked the local team to advise me if an out of hours greeting is required to ensure this doesn’t happen in future. Alan

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D., UK

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Excellent host and villa
We had a lovely stay at villa calabash. The owner Alan was particularly helpful from the point of first enquiry onwards, answering questions and making sure we had all the info we needed for a great holiday. The local villa management team were then on hand for anything we needed. The pool in the villa is fabulous and made for many a happy afternoon relaxing in the sunshine but the facilities and beach of jolly harbour were also super close…just minutes by foot including to a supermarket, multiple restaurants, and a lovely beach. The air con and fans made sure we were always comfortable in the villa where everything was provided, including a gas bbq for dinners at home. Thank you Alan for a lovely stay and for being so helpful from start to finish. I would thoroughly recommend this villa…west is best, as I learnt on this holiday and we felt like we made the best choice of all with this villa.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2023
Hi Sarah, I am glad you enjoyed your stay at Calabash villa. Alan

10/10 Excellent

Sumaira K.

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Amazing stay in Antigua
This villa was great and huge! Came with two friends and we each had our own bathroom and room. Definitely equipped for more people. The villa is outfitted with everything you may need to cook though we never did. It was in excellent condition and better than the photos ! The host is extremely responsive and the local property manager was great. We had some small issues the first day and it was very promptly addressed. Overall a wonderful place to stay, in a great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2023
Hi Sumaira, I am glad you enjoyed your stay at Calabash villa. Alan

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

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Brilliant stay
Beautiful villa, even better and bigger than the pictures. We had a lovely BBQ with our wider family on one day and there was ample space. Everything you could possible need, clean, safe, and lovely pool area. Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun 2023
Hi Hannah, I am glad you enjoyed Calabash villa and all it's facilities. Alan

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

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Great location well appointed villa
We had a great 2 weeks at Calabash. The initial communication with Alan was helpful and thorough and Jovanna at the property management company was really helpful. The villa is within easy walking distance of Jolly Harbour and its restaurants, bars and beaches. The villa is clean and well equipped. The sun is on the pool most of the day - it’s great for late afternoon swimming. We took the bus into St John’s from just by the supermarket. It costs ECD 6.50 each return and gives a real feel of island life. Try Sandra’s Beach Bar for the sun setting and Sea Dreams the Sports Bar for a good value evening meal with entertainment. We all had a really good holiday.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2023
I am glad that you enjoyed Calabash Villa and its proximity to Jolly Harbour Marina facilities and the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Keisha R.

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Amazing
Had a group of 7 girls at the Villa and it was perfect. Everything we needed and close to the beach, grocery store and restaurants. The Villa was very clean and everything was sorted by management. 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2023
HiKeisha, I am glad you enjoyed Calabash Vill and it's location. Alan

10/10 Excellent

Carlos R., Randolph , USA

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Antigua getaway
Alan has a lovely villa with all the proper amenities necessary to enjoy a beautiful family vacation. Jolly Harbour beach is beautiful and calm (great for kids). I feel a car is necessary to see more of the island but there are plenty of nice restaurants nearby. There is also the Epicurean Supermarket walking distance which is well stocked , they also sell beer,wine,liquor. Very important also is the management team Alan has running the villa wonderful people and attentive to any questions or concerns you may have during your stay. Kudos to them. Thank you and hope to be back again for another visit. Rodriguez/ Velez Families
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2023
Carlos, Thank you for your review. I am happy that Calabash Villa met your expectations and that you were pleased with its location to Jolly Harbour Marina and the beach. I always give a discount to returning guests and as you can see we have some loyal guests. Alan

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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Villa calabash rental
A five star review. The property was beautiful, the kitchen was well equipped and the location was well positioned for all the amenities. Only 10 minutes walk to the supermarket and 20 minutes walk to Jolly beach. We decided against hiring a car and decided to spend the money on day trips out and taxis as needed. The Villa management team (Jovanna) was always on hand and the service was great. We found out after we arrived, that we could have organised a golf buggy to get around but sadly these need to be booked well in advance and the earliest available buggies were in March 23. The pre arrival information sent by the owner was excellent but it was a shame it never mentioned buggy hire, as this would have given us the advanced heads up. If we return, we will know for next time however. The only downside to our overall holiday experience, which clearly is outside of the owners control, was that the surrounding villas in the immediate vicinity kept dogs outside and so we had to put up with intermittent barking during the day and howling and barking most nights, which impacted on our sleep.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2023
I am glad that you enjoyed the villa and it's location. I didn't realise that buggies are booked up well in advance, I will update the pre arrival information to draw this to guest attention. I can only apologise that the local dogs were an annoyance.

8/10 Good

Mark B.

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Calabash Villa
This was my wife and my 17th trip to Jolley Harbour. We had two friends who had been to Jolley Harbour several years ago and our Niece and Nephew's first trip. The Calabash Villa is a beautiful property. The villa was well equipped with everything you might need on vacation. The management company was great, cleanliness outstanding. The property is however a 5-minute walk to the gate of the "Jolley Harbour Gated community" and 15–20-minute walk to the beach for me. A golf cart is highly recommended especially if you are a senior citizen. We ended up renting 2 golf carts to get around.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2023
I am glad you enjoyed your stay at Calabash villa and it’s proximity to Jolly Harbour and the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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Second time just as great!
A wonderful second trip. A brilliant house in a fabulous location. Lots of space and lovely pool.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2023
Hi Rachel, I am glad that we continued to meet your expectations. If you should decide to return again in the future we would welcome your booking with a discount. Alan

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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Another fabulous stay at Calabash
This place is beautiful. It’s just sparkles inside and out. Love love the pool. Mitty Thomas, our property manager, and her team were lovely and very responsive and to all our requirements. Can’t wait to re-book our stay. Alan, you have the perfect Caribbean spot and a lovely staff
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2022
Hi Margaret, I’m glad you and your family enjoyed our villa and it’s location. Mitty and her staff always do their best to support our guests. We always give 10% off for returning guests. Alan

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

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Great week
We had a lovely week staying at Calabash Villa. It was as lovely as the pictures suggested! Fantastic flow of information from both the owners and the management company prior to our arrival. Mitty was superbly helpful and responded quickly to any queries.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2022
I am so glad that you enjoyed Calabash Villa Tracy and that our local management gave you there every support. I hope we will see you again as returning guests receive a 10% discount.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

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Wonderful villa and pool - great location
We had a brilliant time at Villa Calabash! There were 2 families with kids and it was the perfect size. The pool was the highlight for the kids who were in it from 7am every day. Great height for our 7-11 year olds as they could stand so we could relax a little more. The location was perfect walking distance to the beach, shop and restaurants. The rooms are bigger than the photos look with great wardrobe space. And powerful showers needed after a salty beach day. It was really clean and the welcome was great to ensure we knew how to lock up, get on to Wi-Fi etc… Antigua isn’t known for its reliable Wi-Fi so being able to do some work was great. All in all I highly recommend staying at Villa Calabash.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2022
I am so glad that you and your family enjoyed Calabash villa, it’s facilities and it’s great location to the beach & restaurants.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline R.

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Excellent property, a real find and only a short walk from everything
Excellent service from start to finish , comfortable, clean and large enough for all the family
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2022
Hi Caroline, I am glad that you and your family had a great stay in our villa. Alan

10/10 Excellent

Jai C.

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Great Villa, well stocked in a good location
This Villa was really nice, very well equipped with all you would need to stay from towels to all your kitchen equipment. It has 4 really nice sized bedrooms with comfy large beds in all and ample storage. There are sliding doors leading out to the outside and the pool is a generous size with nice seating, lots of sunbeds and looks just like the photos. The only improvement would be to have a small amount of essential cooking items such as oil, tea, coffee, etc. Also finding the property was troublesome as the address was only sent to us on the pdf and it was not able to be found on Google maps. It is down an unnamed road on maps and a diagram showing the property's location would be benefial for future guests. Nevertheless I fully recommend this place to stay in Antigua and would welcome a stay again. Thank you to the management team also.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2022
Thank you for your comments, I am glad you enjoyed the villa and that it lived up to your expectations. Most of our guests take a taxi from the airport so I wasn’t aware that this is an issue. I will look into making the villa location and directions easier to follow. We always offer a discount to returning guest. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Ilana H.

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Lovely property in quiet setting
We stayed at the house for 6 days and had a great time. The house is even nicer than on the pictures and the kitchen is well equipped. The pool area is great
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2022
I am so glad that you enjoyed our villa and that you had a great holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Courtney P., Hoboken, NJ

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Great house for a family reunion, close to the beach
This was the best of both worlds! We were close to town/beach/marina but we also had space with a pool, amazing deck and a grill. We rented a golf cart in town so we can cart the baby back and forth from the beach (or it’s a 15 mins easy walk). We really enjoyed the house and the pool and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
I’m so glad that our villa lived up to your expectations and that you enjoyed the close proximity to Jolly Beach and the amenities in Jolly Harbour. We would love to welcome you again in the future and we always offer a discount to returning guests.

10/10 Excellent

Angela G., UK

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Perfect property
This was our families perfect property which we have been now a few times - decorated lovely very clean all new furniture indoors and out - close to shops and beach.Beautiful gardens and everything you need to be home from home - perfect !
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
it was lovely to welcome you and your family back to Calabash and we were pleased that you liked our new indoor and outdoor furniture giving our guests a lovely soft seating area overlooking the pool.. We would love to welcome you again in the future and we always a=offer a discount for returning guests.

10/10 Excellent

Jane maunder

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Half term break
We recently spent 9 days at this property. Having never been to Antigua before, we chose this villa for its proximity to the beach, bars, restaurants and supermarket. It was definitely 5 star and I would not hesitate to recommend it. We are a family of 5. There was plenty of space for us all and every detail had been considered. We loved the bbq and pool area and the ability to walk everywhere. Sundowners on the beach were a highlight. From the moment I first enquired about the villa, Sue was superb. She is a first class communicator, always responding quickly and provided comprehensive informaton about the villa, the area and the island itself. We had to delay our planned trip due to covid and Sue was fair and understanding. Mitty was our contact out there and she also provided a brilliant service. Mitty recommended a car hire service which again was first class. The car was delivered to our door at the agreed time and we spent a week exploring different parts of the island. We also took a boat tour 'Eli's Eco Tour' from JH which explored the off islands combining snorkelling and a hike. We very much hope to return in the not too distant future.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2022
We were pleased that you were finally able to visit Antigua and stay at Calabash and found that it had everything you needed for your family.. The outside verandah and seating area make it ideal for outside dining and sundowners. I will pass on your kind comments to Mitty from our Management Company. Eli's Eco Tour is fabulous and a little different so we would also recommend it to our guests. We would love to welcome you back to Calabash one day there is aways a discount for returning guests.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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Amazing!
We stumbled across this property having had to cancel our usual stay at st James over the Christmas period due to covid. This villa is incredible. The house is beautifully decorated and had everything we needed. The outside space couldn’t be better, with a wonderful area to relax and dine as well as a superb pool and lots of loungers. The location for us was amazing. Easy access to jolly but just outside the village. We have been coming to antigua for over 10 years and this has been our favourite villa. We loved it and I’m sure you won’t be disappointed :D
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2022
Thank you for your wonderful comments about Calabash - we couldn't ask for more ! The easy access to Jollly Harbour with the restaurants bars and large supermarket is really a bonus. Look forward to maybe welcoming you back one day in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Ellie T.

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A wonderful stay in Jolly at Calabash
We got very lucky finding Sue’s wonderful property. It was perfect for our two families. 4 large bedrooms, a great lounge kitchen area which had everything we needed, large pool and the location was really near the super market. The villa felt very private with the mature garden which was beautiful. Sue was very helpful in the lead up to our stay and Mitty was on hand when we were in Antigua to help with anything we needed. Thank you! We would love to stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Thank you very much for your great review. It was lovely to welcome you to our villa. We were pleased to read that you loved our garden too. I will pass on your kind comment to Mitty at our Management Company who always tries to provide a good service to our guests. We would love to welcome you back to Calabash one day in the future and we always offer a returning guest discount!

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

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Beautiful villa
We stayed for a week in December for our daughter’s wedding. The property is excellent. As the other reviewers noted it is much larger than it looked in the photos. The decor and amenities are lovely and the pool was a huge highlight, we spent most of our time at the pool or nearby beach. The house has everything we needed and 3 full baths were great for dressing for the wedding. Beach is about a 10 minute walk, excellent grocery store a few minutes away. Our first visit to the gorgeous island of Antigua, hopefully we can return. The people are all very friendly and helpful. We greatly appreciated this country’s focus on Covid safety. Mandatory temp checks and hand sanitizer was everywhere. All in all it was a perfect place for a vacation stay. Communication with Sue was fantastic, she gave us so much helpful advice. The property manager was extremely helpful before we arrived, once there it was a little difficult at times, but we chalked that up to “island time vibes”. Thank you Sue!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2022
Thank you for your great review. It must have been lovely to come to Antigua for your family wedding and that you found the villa met all your needs. We agree that the Pool and deck area are lovely and relaxing. I'm pleased that I was able to help with any information you needed. We would love to welcome you back to our Villa and Antigua in the future. Always a discount for returning guests.

10/10 Excellent

Max F.

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Great House near some of the worlds best beaches
Sue was great to deal with and very responsive. House was large and layout was very functional and purpose built for the beach and pool. We had a comfortable stay and really appreciated the large pool, decks chairs and tables and outside layout. Love the area though road is a little rough and tumble and often was hard to find for even the folks who lived there. Nearby are fabulous beaches and barely any tourists. Minor points of improvement - blinds need urgent replacing and are from the 80s. Would be great if they stocked basics - eg olive oil, milk, bread, spices on arrival so there isn’t a mission to get food after a long days travel. Will hopefully be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec 2021
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to that you enjoyed the villa and its amenities. The nearby beaches are fantastic and as you say fairly quiet at the moment! The majority of the road around the villa is fully made up with the small section at the end which is unmade but pleased that you loved the area overlooking the lake. We do provide a small welcome basket for our guests but would be unable to provide spices, oils etc as we would not be able to guarantee their freshness as we sometimes have gaps between our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back again to Calabash one day in the future.

8/10 Good

Peter F.

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A big piece of heaven
Tastefully decorated and well equipped, this villa is probably the best in the area. Away from the bars and closer to the beach. A big piece of heaven. Go there!
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep M.

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Family Holiday
We had a lovely relaxing 2 week family holiday, the photos do not do the villa justice, it was much more nicer than expected. The villa is in a great location on the island close to amenities and places to visit, and we felt safe at all times. Our children loved the pool, and the villa management team were always contactable to help if needed. Sue was also very helpful before we flew out.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2021
Great news that you had a lovely relaxing holiday with your family and were able to enjoy the local amenities and visit some of the great places in Antigua. We are very lucky to have such a great Management Company who are on hand to help if you should need any assistance.

10/10 Excellent

Olivia B.

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Fantastic
Lovely villa in a great location. It had absolutely everything we needed and was very spacious and clean. The pool was wonderful also and the beautiful beach was just a short walk away. A fantastic holiday, we will certainly love to come back.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2021
Thank you for the great review. We are pleased that you enjoyed the villa and pool. We agree tht the local beach is amazing. We would love to welcome you back one day in the future we always offer a discount for returning guests.

10/10 Excellent

Cheri F.

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Fair Antigua
From start to finish Sue and Mitty were informative, attentive and always helpful. We have stayed many places in Antigua through the years snd this one was top notch!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2021
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to have you at our Villa and hope to welcome you back again in the future. I will pass on your comments to Mitty at our Management Company who always provide us with a great service.

10/10 Excellent

britta h.

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Beautifully decorated comfortable villa
We had a wonderful stay at the Calabash. The house was comfortable and spacious for our group of three adults and three children. The kitchen is well equipped, the furnishings and decor both inside the house and poolside excellent. The location within walking distance to Jolly Harbor, groceries and beach is very convenient. Highly recommended for family stays.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

eileen p.

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Wonderful stay
We just finished a 2-week stay at this property and everything was lovely. The home has just been refreshed with new furniture and paint. It's just as it appears in the pictures if not even nicer. VERY clean, spacious, well-appointed kitchen and ample bathroom space. We spent most of our time on the pool deck, which has plenty of comfortable seating. The pool itself was perfect for my 3 small children - steps at the shallow end gave them an easy way to enter the pool and a good place to play. Grocery, restaurants and Jolly Harbour beach are all an easy walk away. We also enjoyed the area at the end of the street that had small locally-owned restaurants a 2 waterslides. Sue was responsive, knowledgeable and helpful in the weeks leading up to our stay and Mitty & the property management company were fantastic. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2021
Thank you very much for the lovely review we are pleased that you enjoyed our villa and its recent refresh. I will make sure I pass on your greats comments to Mitty and our Management Company, it is always nice to let them know that they are doing a great job too.

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Villa
The Villa is ideally located on the outskirts of Jolly Harbour Marina. One of the best beach’s on the island, Jolly Harbour Beach, is just a short walk away. A large supermarket in the marina comes in very useful, as does a nearby car hire shop and restaurants. The Villa is spacious, well decorated & well equipped to suit the occupiers needs. We had 7 (4 Adults, 3 kids) in the villa and it’s 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms handled that with ease. Having your own private pool is ideal, set within lovely garden surroundings. There’s useful extras such as return airport transfers included, gas BBQ, aircon, wifi, cable tv, water cooler, safe, beach towels, a number of sun loungers and outdoor furniture. This was our 2nd stay in this villa and our 3rd in this particular road. Location is ideal. Décor & appearance of the villa is of a high standard. The owner, Sue, is always quick to reply, helpful & reliable. A great holiday in a great villa.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

William K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property & location
Calabash Villa was excellent, well appointed & spacious. Loved being so close to Epicurean Market & Jolly Beach. Would certainly recommend Calabash to everyone.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you for your recommendation we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Calabash.

10/10 Excellent

barbara m., toronto

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodations!! great location
My husband and I, along with my sister-in-law and brother-in-law (my 2 daughters joined us the last week of our three week vacation at Calabash Villa) Our driver was waiting for us at the airport and took us to the villa ,which was a short 30 minutes or so drive. He was pleasant and gave us a lot of recommendations on what to do and not to do on the island. When we arrived at the Villa. The entrance was so beautiful, with gorgeous, abundant flower bushes and tropical plants. everywhere . The garden attracted humming birds and butterflies which was so lovely. The large pool was next to see. It was Great! We were greeted by Mitty (Propery manager), who went over some info. We were so pleased with the appearance and cleanliness of the place. It was spacious and decorated nicely. Much bigger than we thought. The kitchen was fully stocked, the bathroom was stocked with fresh towels, the bedrooms had fresh soft linens and blankets and many pillows. We had a safe for our valuables. The washing machine was a wonderful addition . Beach towels were provided . There were flashlights for our evening walk. The pool was maintained weekly, we had cleaning service weekly, the gardener came in to tend to the beautiful lush garden. The grocery store was close., just a few minutes walk, The beach was a five minute walk. We walk to Bodogs beach club ,where they provided beach chairs and umbrellas for free , With the understanding that we would get our drinks from them and have lunch there. The mosquitoes come out from dusk and last for about an hour and a half so ....a bug repellent spray would’ve been nice to have however we did purchase Off bug spray at the local grocery store The villa provided a coil bug repellent which did little to repel the mosquitoes. We use the barbecue often . We made quite a few meals, The outdoor dining table was used often, it was so nice to have dinners outside. There were lots of restaurants close by, walking distance. The WiFi was very good and reliable cable tv was an added bonus for those lazy nights . The Villa also had board games and DVDs and books. It is not recommended that you drink the water in Antigua so the water canister provided was nice to have supplied to us . We felt safe all the time. Sue was very responsive when we needed to contact her. Mitty, was always ready to answer any questions we had. We will definitely returns with the rest of the family. Thanks Sue!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you for your great review. We are delighted that you all enjoyed staying at Calabash and found everything to your liking. Glendon does a great job looking after the garden. You seemed to have found your way around the local area including the restaurants at the marina and the lovely Jolly Beach all a short walk away. We look forward to welcoming you back one day in the future.

10/10 Excellent

zoe e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happily go back !
Sue gave us all the information we needed prior to arrival and there was plenty more recommendations included with the villa on arrival. Glenmore our taxi driver was very friendly welcoming us on arrival and was very helpful later in the week too. Mitty and the cleaner made check in smooth and easy. The villa is even more beautiful than the photos. It had everything we needed for our group - adults and little ones. Perfect for bbq-ing in, and also great location for eating out and popping to the beach for the crystal clear water and stunning sunsets. Kitchen utensils were spot on. Plenty of towels. No problems with the wifi. Handy to have the washing machine. I recommend golf buggy hire for anyone wanting to get around Jolly. Our recommendations - Castaways, Sheer Rocks, Denis’s, Miracles, the Greek restaurant in Jolly, Boom (in English Harbour) and Shirley Heights. We loved the island. It was paradise and we look forward to returning to Calabash.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
We have stayed in quite a few villas and this was definitely the best. We could not find fault with anything. The villa had everything we needed and it all worked. It was good to have both fans and aircon as the weather was very changeable while we were there. The pool was lovely and a decent size, plus easy to get into without sharp edges. We could get to the supermarket, restaurants, and beach within a short walk, although we did hire a car. I would recommend not getting too small a car as the speed bumps are huge on the approach road. We did have a problem following a power cut after a big rainstorm as the pool timer stopped working. Mitty, at the management company sorted the problem quickly and Barry, the maintenance man stayed until we arrived back to report the problem was resolved. Both were particularly helpful. The airport transfers worked really well as it is not easy to negotiate the roads at night. Mitty arranged car hire for us and it turned up as promised on time. We were only 2 but there is plenty of space for larger groups. There is a good choice of restaurants within walking distance. We had a great time at Al Portos, Melinis, and Sandra's on the beach next to Castaways. Overall, I would recommend this villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Geoffrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calabash Villa
It is a lovely Villa in a good location close to wonderful beaches. The Villa is well equipped and looked after by a caring management company. We feel that Antigua has some of the nicest beaches in the Caribbean and would go back to this Villa without hesitation.

10/10 Excellent

Denise Z., New York City

Liked: Cleanliness
Just enough beautiful space!
The house was lively and lean. It was also very spacious and accommodating. My family had a really nice time living at Calabash. We barbecued and swam and cooked in the spacious Kitchen. We were able to walk to the supermarket and even the beach. I was also able to direct friends that wanted to visit me there. I loved the fact that they was an alarm on the home and that it was located near the beach and supermarket. I was able to wash and hang my clothes out to dry. Overall my stay was amazing. The only issue I encountered was that the air conditioned Vent for the kitchen was not letting out enough air. It was hot in that area. Perhaps the ac unit needs attending to.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind review. We are really pleased that you all enjoyed your stay at Calabash and enjoyed everything on offer at the villa and in the surrounding area. We have had the air conditioning system serviced during our closed season to ensure that it is working properly for our guests in the future.

8/10 Good

Karyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calabash villa August 2019
Lovely villa in Jolly Harbour; worked brilliantly for two small families. Management company and owner very helpful. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Jolly Harbour home
A great house for a family of five, just a short walk to the beach. It has everything you need, especially the air con. The supermarket is conveniently close for grabbing food and drinks each day. Nadia is very responsive and helpful. We hired a car for 4 days, visiting Long bay, Deep bay, Half Moon bay, and English Harbour. All a little different, but the first three were best for snorkeling. Coming back to Calabash after each day was a pleasure, whether to have a BBQ, or freshen up before going out. This was our first experience in Antigua, which we found everyone to be very friendly. I'd very much recommend staying at this property if you are thinking of self catering.

10/10 Excellent

Gweneth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
As posted
The villa was very nice. It is just as described online. There were enough rooms for everyone that stayed. It was very comfortable, the pool was a great amenity, the outdoor space was really nice for enjoying and hanging out in the evening. It is a quiet area, easy access to the beaches, my favorite Ffryes and access to the supermarket. The roads leading up to the villa were really, really bad but that is beyond the owner and management control. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our meals. I would definitely recommend this villa and would rent again if available should I decide to go back to Antigua. Sue was very responsive. We had power outage twice. The first time, I couldn’t get a hold of anyone from the management company, so I emailed Sue, because I wasn’t sure if it was an area outage or something tripped at the Villa that could have caused the outage. She responded right away and made us comfortable. Thank you Sue. The service lady, Avril was pleasant as well as Mitty who checked us in and Joelle, who checked us out. Glen was punctual to take us to and from the airport. Overall, I had a great time and the Villa surpassed my expectations. It was clean, spacious, updated, a pleasant place to stay. I would recommend that a landline phone be placed in the villa for emergencies, especially when the WiFi service is not available. For our short visit we did not bother to get a local line and we were out of connection when the power was down and couldn’t send messages or emails to the management company. Thanks to all who made our visit an enjoyable one.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela G., UK

Beautiful villa and well kept in a modern style
Loved being at this villa would definitely stay again x loved the style ,location and had all amenities needed for stay Housekeeping and pascale attended weekly and were happy with any questions Good internet connection for all our family and gorgeous pool Thank you sue x
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2019