Antigua's Best Oceanfront, Serene Beach Home

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Eastern view of the house with garden bloom and ocean view

Porch of the master bedroom. Sleep inside or outside to the sounds of the Bay

Perfect unobstructed view of the horizon

End of the day sun streams in to the general living area

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Amenities
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Location
Host

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7204 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Old Road Village, Saint Mary

Carlisle Bay Beach10 min walk
Falmouth Harbour Marina14 min drive
St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.)24 min drive
Jolly Beach25 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Olivette – a true Caribbean gem positioned on a bluff overlooking the Caribbean Sea. An approved COVID19 property by the government of Antigua and Barbuda, this home is perfect for anniversary celebrations, surprise birthdays, honeymoons, writing/work retreat, and family vacations! Its lovely tropical garden is surrounded by breathtaking vistas of the ocean and nearby hills. Relax to the sight and sounds of the ocean waves as they make their way to the shore, and on moon lit nights you can enjoy the stunning beauty of the moonlight as it shimmers across the ocean.

Olivette is well-appointed with two level home, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the main level, and a third bedroom with bathroom on its lower level. There are no tubs in our bathrooms, however, all of our bathrooms offer a shower (hot and cold water), sink, commode, and bath linens. We provide a fully equipped kitchen with a 4-burner propane stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, cookware, bakeware, glassware and utensils. There is a laundry area with a washing machine, washtub, iron and ironing board. Our bedrooms are provided with an ample supply of queen-sized bed linens, pillows and towels.

The lower level of this house is where the third bedroom and bathroom are located. There is a refreshment area, with sink, microwave, coffee machine, dishes and a pub table for two. This level has a separate external entrance with its own patio, and parking space. Guests access the main level of this house from an outside stairway.

A stay at Olivette will be the epitome of relaxation and comfort. You cannot beat our views! It will be our pleasure to be your host for a stay.

Property manager

Judith Josiah-Martin

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Huge living room with spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea

Sea view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Owners has no responsibility for supervision of ch

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Parties with 10 + guests require owners approval.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking is allowed outside only

Smoking is not allowed indoors. Any smoking items must be disposed of in appropriate receptacles. Smoking items found will incur a clean up fee.

Gatherings of more than 10 persons, require owner approval. Clean up fee will be applied for bigger events.

Safety is our number one priority. At night, doors must be locked. When away from the house, doors must be locked.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Note from host: Parties with 10 + guests require owners approval.

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carlisle Bay

Located in Carlisle Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jolly Beach and Dickenson Bay Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Reservoir Range and Antigua Botanical Gardens. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.

Old Road Village, Saint Mary

What's nearby

Carlisle Bay Beach - 10 min walk
Falmouth Harbour Marina - 14 min drive
Darkwood Beach - 15 min drive
Nelson's Dockyard - 17 min drive
Jolly Beach - 25 min drive

Getting around

St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

Sweet T's - 14 min drive
Miracle's South Coast Restaurant - 10 min drive
Club Sushi - 17 min drive
Carib Bean Coffee Co. - 12 min drive
Skullduggery - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Antigua's Best Oceanfront, Serene Beach Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Antigua's Best Oceanfront, Serene Beach Home ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Antigua's Best Oceanfront, Serene Beach Home ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Antigua's Best Oceanfront, Serene Beach Home located?

This family-friendly Carlisle Bay holiday home is located by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Fig Tree Drive and Carlisle Bay Beach. Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Nicola W.

14 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in

Stunning Location but Accessibility Challenges

Undoubtedly a 5 star location with breathtaking views and sunsets to die for. We are seasoned self-caterers and know Antigua well and chose this house for its proximity to great beaches on the west coast and south east corner of the island. The house is located on the headland between Carlisle Bay and Curtain Bluff resorts in Old Road, and around a 15 min drive from Epicurean supermarket at Jolly Harbour. We weren’t provided with any check in info - even directions - prior to our arrival, meaning I had to message the owner when we landed and then given contact details for the manager. The house is clean, light, and spacious with excellent air conditioning. There are 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (toilet & shower, no baths). The kitchen is equipped with 6 ring gas hob/oven (needs matches to light it), a kettle, toaster, microwave, a large fridge with a good sized freezer compartment, and a filter coffee machine. There is also a large washing machine in the utility room and clothes lines immediately outside the back door to dry clothes. A 4WD vehicle is essential for a stay. The track to the house from the road is literally a rubble dirt track and has a very steep incline at the start of it which requires very confident driving ability to navigate, especially when driving up it. The access road then straightens and smooths out as you approach the property. The drive of the property is another steep incline. All in all a great property but access is challenging.

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

16 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Perfect!

The place was beautiful and fully equipped with everything needed for a home from home stay! The location was fabulous with views that were simply stunning. The property manager was friendly, professionally, courteous & extremely helpful - he went over & above to ensure our stay was perfect. The only reason I’ve given 4 stars for location is because of the access road, slightly difficult to navigate, especially in the dark. That said, I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again!

Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard C.

15 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking views and enviable location

My wife, 16 month old son (and for a week in the middle, my wife's uncle and aunt) very much enjoyed our 15 days at Old Road. Arriving in the rain and dark, finding the driveway was our second challenge, after navigating the unlit forest road from the airport in our hired Jeep! To be fair, our family guests had a worse time of it with their taxi driver who flatly refused to come down the driveway which was poor form and easily navigable. Luckily, extremely friendly locals saved us and the property manager saved the taxi driver! We received a very friendly welcome from the property manager who maintained excellent communications throughout our stay. The property is a colonial style and just what we wanted. We weren't looking for a westernized property and the villa had all the charm. Views from all the windows and there was always something happening out to sea with boats mooring and often visiting the two exclusive resorts to either side of our promontory. If you want isolation - you got it. If you want excellent beaches around 10-15 minutes walk away - you got it If you want to be immersed in Old Road culture at their stalls and home bars in 5 or so minutes - you got it. Other than that, a Jeep (and I recommend something capable if just for the more than occasional massive potholes) will get you anywhere on the island in less than an hour. We drove every inch of Antigua whilst we were there. Had a fabulous burger at a joint near English Harbour with Timothy Dalton.

Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S., Nottingham

3 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Carlisle Bay

Wonderful location could not have asked for more... Check in process easy. Isolated but that is the joy of it. Buy your shopping at Jolly Harbour before you arrive. Ocean breeze just wonderful every night. Would go back.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl M.

3 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Antiguan Delight

Fabulous location with beautiful, stunning sea vista. Lenard was so helpful and kind, can't thank him enough. Antiguan people are some of the friendliest, warm-hearted people our family has met - they have a unique charm and sensibility that makes us want to return to this sun-kissed land. The house is amazing and we would love to return here one day, we had a relaxing holiday. Food: we had some marvelous meals at Gina's cook shop - an easy 10 minute walk from the house. Her breakfast and juices was outstanding! We also had some of the best (and very reasonably priced) Jerk chicken at The Countryside Jerk & BBQ Centre (about a 15 minute drive from the house on the Jonas Road on the inland route to St. John's). Also special mention to Roti King in St. John's. The folks selling homemade cakes from just a folding table beside Gina's had the BEST rum cake we've ever had! Beaches - what can I say? All stunning. Favourite probably Galleon beach as we were regularly able to snorkel with turtles - amazing, gentle creatures (around more or less unchanged for 250 million years). Very minor point - My wife says it might be an idea to overhaul the number of plates, bowls, sharp knives etc. We like to cook and this might be an area for a tiny bit of love and care - but as I say, minor and di not detract from this incredibly holiday - our sincere thanks to Judith, Claudine and Lenard, See you (hopefully) in the next couple of years!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Judith Josiah-Martin

This home was built by our parents as a retirement property and over the years we have entertained many friends and family who came to share the warmth and beauty of this property. For many persons, this home has been a peaceful retreat and a home away from home.

The Josiahs have a long tradition of hosting guests at this oceanside residence long before we joined the Homeaway Vacation Home Rental business. We are a family of travelers, taking vacations all over the world, and have learned what we would like when we travel, so we aim to provide all of our guests with an exceptional home away experience.

Most of our family members reside on the east coast of the US and yearly return to this island oasis for rest and relaxation. We welcome the opportunity to be your host for your stay in Antigua.

Why they chose this property

This home was built on land that has been in our family for generations. It is located on the southern part of the island which is characteristically green and lush and home to several pristine beaches.

This property has been a non-smoking home from its early origins, and provides an environment that is clean, well-maintained, with modern appointments.

In addition, our property is managed 24-hours by a professional and responsive house care providers who take pride in achieving customer satisfaction. Although, this house is not on a major thoroughfare, its accessible to nearby vacation activity facilities that offer snorkeling, zip lining, hiking, swimming, kayaking, sailing, dining and shopping.

Our house maintenance and welcome team maintain up to date connections and knowledge about all that is Antigua, and can provide information on transportation, activities and how to access services in Antigua.

What makes this property unique

This home offers ocean views all around, the opportunity to fall asleep to the lullaby of the waves, stunning sunsets, air conditioned rooms, attentive owners and excellent service.

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