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Modern & Stylish 4 Bedroomed Villa, private pool, walking distance to beach.

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West facing villa with private pool, set in secluded grounds.
Spacious for lounging, chilling out and dining.
A colourful welcome awaits you.
Mature tropical garden full of colour.
Mature gardens giving privacy.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Jolly Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda
  • Jolly Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Valley Church Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Mosquito Cove Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Modern & Stylish 4 Bedroomed Villa, private pool, walking distance to beach.

Our recently refreshed Calabash Villa is a 4 bedroomed, 3 bathroom home sleeping 8 (maximum) comfortably, with private pool. Set in secluded landscaped gardens with Palm Trees, Bougainvillea, Hibiscus and Bird of Paradise Shrubs. It is fully air conditioned with ceiling fans throughout, vaulted ceilings, contemporary styled furnishings and all amenities for a perfect villa holiday. Fast WiFi Internet and Cable TV is provided. The lounge, kitchen and dining area all open out onto the veranda and sun deck making Calabash perfect for al fresco living with a 15ft x 30 ft pool with steps for easy access, gas barbecue, table and chairs, sun loungers with a large umbrella. Relax in the new sofa area whilst reading your book, listening to music or having a sundowner.

Situated on a quiet secluded road, less than 5 minute walk to Jolly Harbour Marina with its Restaurants, Bars, Shops and Supermarket and a 10 minute walk to Jolly Beach (the best beach on the island in my opinion) with a lovely Beach Bar. Calabash Villa is set in a mature garden with palms, bougainvillea and bird of paradise shrubs and all overlooking a natural lake with abundant wildlife. This private and tranquil setting is ideal for groups, families and couples who want to enjoy this spacious villa, whether it’s the Caribbean feel good factor, dining and socialising on the veranda day or night to your favourite music from our bluetooth Bose Sound System.

Calabash Villa is conveniently situated midway between the Jolly Harbour complex and the Sugar Ridge Resort. You have the luxury of your own pool, drinks on tap, outside dining from your BBQ, all to your favourite music and less than 5 minutes walk to Jolly Harbour complex, with supermarket, shops, pharmacy, bars and restaurants. The Marina offers yacht charters, round the island cruises and many other tours and adventures. Sandra’s bar and restaurant is right on Jolly Beach with sunbeds and umbrellas . If you want to do your own thing with a cool box from the villa then that’s fine too.

All the local beaches have pristine white powder sand, pure blue water and beach restaurants. The four other local beaches south of Calabash are, Valley Church Beach, Ffryes Beach, Darkwood Beach and Turners Beach, all within 6 minutes drive.
At Calabash Villa, all of the bedrooms are spacious with ceiling fans, air conditioning, vaulted ceilings giving it a light and airy feeling typical of the Caribbean. The bathrooms are all modern with walk in showers. The kitchen is a large open plan affair, so that even if you are prepping or cooking for the BBQ, you are socially inclusive with all that is going on. Designed with emphasis on outdoor living, has external dining, lounge area and BBQ on the patio, pool decks which give the choice of sun and shade areas. All surrounded by mature Caribbean fauna giving you seclusion to enjoy your outdoor living. Your pool is family friendly (4 feet deep) the main entry steps are wide semi-circular making it easy to get in and out, plus the added advantage to act as social wet seating to chat and relax with sundowners.

The villa has free unlimited high speed 4G broadband and WiFi for your use. The Bose Sound System in the lounge has Bluetooth connectivity so that you can stream your favourite music. It is normally mains powered, but you can unplug, and it will continue streaming on battery power for quite some time on the veranda.

On arrival at the Villa guests are met by Jovanna, who will pass over your keys, explain the key need to knows about the villa, and Jolly Harbour, plus the villa has a complimentary welcome pack of necessities to get your holiday off to a great start. Jovanna and Villa Management are at your disposal, should you have any problems during your stay.

Calabash Villa is unsuitable for wheelchair users but is reasonably friendly to people with moderate mobility with only 8 steps to get from the driveway to the deck, all the rest of the accommodation is single level, with a small step onto the veranda.

It is simple to get around the Island either by car, taxi or bus, which incidentally drive on the right-hand side. The Capital St Johns is home of the cruise liners and international shopping can be found in the totally restored Heritage Quay and Redcliff Quay. Only a few yards away you walk back into history with the old character filled buildings and streets. In the countryside the many abandoned sugar mills act as a reminder of bygone age. Nelsons dockyard is a fully restored working harbour which has won many awards and only a short distance away is Shirley heights and its colonial fort - here there are stunning views over both the sea and countryside. Worth a visit is Betty's Hope which was Antigua’s first sugar estate, some restoration of the ruins has taken place and the Mill is now totally intact. All guests are provided with our “Insiders Guide to Antigua” complied by the owners from over 15 years of experience of visiting the island.

Property manager

Alan

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: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
Smoking allowed on outside deck only
No Smoking in the Villa. Smoking is permitted outside on the deck and verandah area.

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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number Tax ID No: 0437053

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 a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jolly Beach and Dickenson Bay Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium or Recreation Ground. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Jolly Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda

What's nearby

  • Jolly Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Valley Church Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mosquito Cove Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Fryes Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Hermitage Bay - 9 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dan's Bar and Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Score - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sheer Rocks Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coconut Grill & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Castaways - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Modern & Stylish 4 Bedroomed Villa, private pool, walking distance to beach. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Modern & Stylish 4 Bedroomed Villa, private pool, walking distance to beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern & Stylish 4 Bedroomed Villa, private pool, walking distance to beach.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern & Stylish 4 Bedroomed Villa, private pool, walking distance to beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern & Stylish 4 Bedroomed Villa, private pool, walking distance to beach. located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Jolly Beach, Jolly Harbour Golf Club and Valley Church Beach. Mosquito Cove Beach and Little Ffryes Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Beautiful Villa

The villa was wonderful and met our expectations. The space worked well for our group of six. We loved the outdoor area and pool. The beautiful landscaping provided wonderful privacy. The location was great. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

shannon J.

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

Perfect location

Property was very clean. Great location!The pool was a great place to relax after a day out. Jolly Beach is in walking distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shruti P.

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

Great location to beautiful beach

Calabash Villa was ideally located with less than 10 minute walk to beautiful Jolly Beach, restaurants and grocery store. The villa was spacious with large bedrooms and eat-in kitchen. While the living room was a bit small, we hardly spent time in it and opted to sit outside on beautiful patio. Both the owner Alan and property manager Jovanna were gracious hosts and responsive to all questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

Family Vacation @ Jolly Habour

We chose this location as there were 7 adults looking for a walkable location in Antigua. This VRBO checked every box for us. From the initial booking with the owner and mgmt staff, they were very responsive to our questions and easy to deal with before and during our stay! House was exactly as described. I would highly recommend this property to anyone wishing to stay in Antigua and more specifically Jolly Harbour! Thanks again for your hospitality!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

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

Fabulous holiday

Having stayed in this location 6 times, Villa Calabash turned outbto be the best so far! It was so pretty, newly decorated, great location 2 minute walk from Jolly Harbour. The bedroooms were all large with lotsnof wardrspace. Master was en suite and we had 2 more showernrooms.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda h.

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

First trip to Antigua

Very pleasant stay at the villa. Super convenient for access to the supermarket and local beach. Property manager helped us organise a couple of rental cars which made getting around the island so much easier.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Enjoyable time in Antigua

The house was exactly as described and very clean. The management company was communicative and available to answer questions, arrange transportation, etc. We rented golf carts which made getting to the beach very quick and easy, although you can also walk. Easy access to grocery, restaurants, beach. Very nice place!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

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

Nice house for a family

Our family of 5 enjoyed our stay at Villa Calabash. Lots of space, good location within easy walking distance of Jolly Beach, supermarket and restaurants, and short drive to Ffryes and Darkwood beaches. The communication was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

FRANK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A wonderful place. Certainly met our family’s expectations.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen E.

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

Paradise!

Our family of 8 recently stayed here. The villa is wonderful, fully equipped and spacious enough for us all. The bedroom configuration worked especially well for us (baby and toddler furthest away from living area). Beautifully clean with great outside space and gorgeous pool. We rented a car, but the walk to the beach and supermarket was an easy stroll also. Jolly beach is perfect for little ones, but other glorious beaches only minutes away by car. Communication was fantastic, all my queries and questions answered promptly, and nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Caroline R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Unfortunate

We were unable to stay in the villa booked , but the owner very kindly booked us another villa in the same area which was not as nice as the one we booked
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andiswa M.

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

Great service

Alan and team were very responsive and supportive throughout for the trip. From check-in information to sightseeing and care hire services. Colleagues and I quite appreciate the level of service provides. The villa was amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruby W.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Not what I expected

Property require upkeep.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline R.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

matthew b.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ilana H.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe F.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

William K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

floridadreaming

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela G., UK

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Alan

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Hi, I'm Alan, my wife and I have had the pleasure of owning Calabash Villa for the last 16 years during which time we have enjoyed many family holidays at all times of the year. Before settling on Antigua for a holiday home we considered many places, eventually checking out Antigua which ticked all our boxes, English speaking, warm and sunny all year round, beautiful beaches and scenery and friendly people. We furnished the villa to create a modern, light, spacious design that lights up as the sun shines in through the many windows. We always feel uplifted whether in the villa, on the deck, in the pool or on the beach, the blue sky, turquoise sea and lush greenery colour everything.

Why they chose this property

We bought our villa in 2007 and we have been visiting ever since often with our two grown up children and their partners and granny who absolutely love Antigua. We often spend Christmas and New Year in Antigua and would recommend Sailing week (late April) and not forgetting Carnival ( August). Calabash is ideally positioned with all the conveniences of Jolly Harbour Marina and with several beautiful beaches within minutes. For those wanting to explore the Island's many sights, travel north to the colourful St. John's, Fort James and Dickinson Bay or turn south along the scenic Fig Tree drive to Falmouth Harbour, English Harbour and the historic Nelsons Dockyard.

What makes this property unique

You do not need to have a car to enjoy our villa, being within walking distance of Jolly Harbour with it's restaurants, bars, shops and golf course, beautiful Jolly Beach & Valley Church Beach with beach chairs, sailing etc. For those wanting to explore further you can hire a car from Jolly Harbour for a few days and see the many sites and history of the island. On returning to the villa after time on the beach you can cool off in the pool, enjoy the sun loungers with drinks and look forward to your own BBQ as the sun sets.
There is a Management team who are happy to help you with any sight seeing arrangements and assist you during your stay at the villa.

Languages:

English