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Reviews of The Pearl: Gorgeous, Gated, Newly Built, 3BD/2BTH Villa w/AC

The Pearl: Gorgeous, Gated, Newly Built, 3BD/2BTH Villa w/AC
Old Road, Saint Mary

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view day and night!
The ‘Pearl’ villa has the most amazing views with the most gorgeous sunsets every evening! The villa is lovely and spacious and very clean. The basketball court is a brilliant addition especially when you have 2 teenage sons! Lenard is a warm and welcoming host, nothing was too much trouble day or night. We come to Antigua most years and I certainly will not hesitate to book Donnell’s place again. Would highly recommend a stay at ‘The Beautiful Pearl’.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 5, 2024
Thank you Zoe for trusting The Pearl with your accommodations in Antigua. We are delighted that you had a wonderful time and look forward to hosting you again in the not too distant future. Donnell

10/10 Excellent

Tammie F., England

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed my stay!
Can I just say, Wow! I’m a regular in Antigua, at least every 2 years I am here. I have family in Antigua and I’m familiar with it very much. I have never stayed in Old road as it’s a little further past bolands and my family are near town. From the moment I arrived, the communication was great. As entering the property it was like home. Cleanliness, safety, space, even had a laundry room which I love washing. Rooms were very spacious- great for families and friends. Mr Lenerd and his Wife were very friendly and reminded us if anything we needed he’s available. The Pearl had everything you needed from every crockery to utensils. It was very well equipped! It is very much a home to home. The views are amazing especially watching the sunset and sunrise and listening to the roosters and goats in the morning. We saw baby goats in the hills, my daughter enjoyed seeing them everyday. My son loved the BB court! The location was ok a bit further where I usually stay, so you do need a car to get around. Sometimes the Sat Nav will take me to Fig Tree road which is where the Zip line adventure park, but do avoid at night. You have a few beaches around 15-20 min drive. Darkwood, jolly beach and Frys beach are great beaches, town is around 30 min drive from The Pearl. They do have a few little supermarkets nearby, 12 min drive if you want to grab a few snacks. Overall it was a wonderful stay would definitely like to return. I would also recommend staying at The Pearl.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2023
Tammie, It was our absolute pleasure accommodating you and your group. We look forward to hosting you again in the not too distant future. Best regards Donnell

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with the accommodation.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host and nice house
The property is very nicely maintained and is located at a beautiful place along the southern coast of the island with a nice beach and snorkeling area within view of the house from it's front porch and second-floor balcony. The location is also between the flat sandy beaches and restaurants along the western coast of the island and the more mountainous beaches, bays, coves and attractions on the east and southeast coasts. The house offers everything needed for a safe and pleasant stay, including a large washer and dryer set, and plenty of thoughtful extra conveniences for foreign visitors. Enough rooms and beds for a family of 5-6, with couches and futons for more, as well as an adequately appointed kitchen. No live over-the-air TV, but Smart TVs throughout capable of streaming everything, plus good Wi-Fi. The hot water heater went out the last 2 days of our stay, but trust that has been fixed. Nice peaceful community below the house with friendly neighbors and a steep driveway. Other than the hot water issue, no complaints from us at all, as we had a great stay, and take away nothing but excellent memories of the place and our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann S., Grand Junction

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Sanctuary
This property is exactly as shown in the pictures, but better! The host family is divine. This property is in a more agricultural area with low tourism. Little activity is available without driving and this is exactly what we were looking for. You will enjoy the rainforest and Fig Tree Drive, which is a 10 min drive from the property. You will want to visit the zipline and the lovely tea house located on top of this drive. The beaches are almost private with nice snorkeling. South Coast Tours is a quick walk from the house, and they offer a wonderful canoe trip and Cades Reef dive/snorkel experience. Don't miss it! This is the best reef on the island. The home is spotless with all the amenities one would need. The kitchen is well stocked for preparing meals. There is a nice Epicurean grocery store 15 min away in Jolly Harbor. You will enjoy the gorgeous views of the ocean off the 3 divine porches. There is a grill and patio set right next to the basketball court. 1 large master suite and bathroom with walk in closet are on the 2nd floor with a nice washer and dryer. The main level offers 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, bath and living room. 1 bedroom is a twin set and the other is a queen. The bathrooms and showers are very nice. This was one of my most favorite vacations and the house is exceptional. Don't hesitate to stay here, it is safe and sound and very peaceful. We appreciated the wonderful and prompt attention to detail. Our hosts were very prompt and attentive to all our needs. Thank you, it was a pleasure to meet you.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa - we didn’t want to leave!
We stayed in a number of locations in Antigua on this trip, but this was our favourite! It is not beachfront, so it is a car journey to beaches, but there are some really stunning beaches within a few minutes drive and parking is generally really easy. The villa has its own beach chairs, which were both easily portable and surprisingly comfortable, so you have the choice of finding your own tree and just putting your own chairs in its shade or renting beach umbrellas and loungers from someone like Trevor at Crabbe Hill Beach Rentals on Turners Beach. The villa is beautiful. It is very spacious and could easily sleep six, but because it is not beachfront, it actually compares favourably with beachfront properties for price and so we just had two people in our party and luxuriated in the extra space. The walk-in wardrobe in the master suite was wonderful and the laundry facilities with enormous and efficient washer and dryer made light work of our laundry. It was SO nice to arrive home after a long trip with hardly any washing to do! The view from the villa is just stunning. You could just sit on the balcony and gaze at it for hours … and in fact we often did! By Antiguan standards, there were very few problems at this villa with mosquitoes. Just use deet after 4pm and don’t be outside at actual dusk and you’ll be fine. I was hardly bitten at all here, and I’m always bitten! There are two balconies, both with cushioned rocking chairs. I had been a little nervous of this as my husband has fatigue issues and so I tend to choose properties with sun loungers on the balcony. However, the rocking chairs proved more relaxing for my husband than I had thought and so we didn’t feel the lack of sun loungers in the end. We really appreciated Lenard, the property manager, who lives in a separate house just down the hill a little and the other side of the basketball court. He and his wife made us feel very welcomed and told us that it was their pleasure to deal with any issues that would make us more comfortable. We had some confusion with the coffee machine and Lenard provided an explanation that made it work for us. There is no kettle in the kitchen, but the coffee machine can dispense hot water so that’s fine. If you want coffee that is better than instant, then you have to buy Keurig K-cups. You can get them from the Epicurean at Jolly Harbour. All in all, we highly recommend this villa as a great base for exploring.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R., Indian Trail, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Modern home with expansive view of the southern coastline
What a beautiful home overlooking an expansive view of the southern waters off Antigua! The two verandas offer a spectacular 180-degree vista. We loved sitting outside and soaking up the magical ocean view. This new home has a spacious well-equipped kitchen, a dining room with a granite-topped table for 8, a living room with two couches, a laundry room, three beautiful bedrooms including an upstairs primary suite with its own balcony, en-suite bathroom and office. The ceilings are vaulted and timber-lined, just gorgeous. There are mini-split AC units on each floor. We only used the upstairs AC for sleeping as we enjoyed the mild 75-81 degree weather and remained very comfortable with most of the windows open to allow cross ventilation. The Pearl is nestled in the hillside of Old Road Village. There are both well-appointed homes and some smaller, rustic ones nearby. Many goats are wandering the immediate vicinity and you also may hear roosters, cows, and other animals nearby. The hosts have a beautiful flower and tropical garden below their home and the Pearl. We advise anyone to have a high clearance vehicle due to road conditions. Although there are street lights along the main roads, we don’t recommend driving at night because you may not be able to see the road edges or the numerous potholes and hazards. We did not have to use 4wd although some roads are steep. If you are familiar with driving on the left and on narrow roads with unexpected obstacles (cars parked on the road, pedestrians and animals), you will be fine. Internet was unusually good as the owner has installed a robust mesh system that will not only provide whole house wifi but will accommodate streaming services on the large Apple-focused tv's provided. The hosts are remarkable people who possess a wealth of knowledge about Antigua and Barbuda. The hosts live in an adjacent home sharing the driveway entrance. We arrived in the dark and the entire property was lit up to help us locate it and enter the premises. We really appreciated this consideration! Communication with owner Donnell was excellent. We found numerous lovely sandy beaches with aqua waters within driving distance of Old Road, especially in the direction toward Jolly Harbor. You will find a few stands to buy local fruits and have lunch around Morris Bay, too. We are adventurous seniors who enjoy world travel and experiencing local cultures. This was a great spot for us. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 17, 2023
What an outstanding review Nancy. Thank you for entrusting us with your accommodation in Antigua. It was lovely having you create memories at The Pearl and we look forward to hosting you in the not too distant future. Save travels until we meet again. Donnell

10/10 Excellent

Del j.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 Star Best spacious, modern, comfortable place and amenities
This property is in pristine shape. Nothing is missing from this place. It’s as described and has all you’ll need. It’s welcoming. Excellent 5 star customer service and response by property manager Lenard. He is kind and goes above and beyond to make you comfortable. Great sunsets by the beach view. Beautiful and spacious. Very modern. Well equipped kitchen. relaxing, great view from patios. Definitely will select this property on next return. Totally enjoyed stay. No complaints
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 10, 2023
Thank you Del for staying at The Pearl. We enjoyed hosting you and look forward to seeing you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, wonderful hosts
100% would recommend the Pearl for a visit to Antigua, the place was spacious, modern and comfortable. Our hosts Donnell and Lennard made every effort to go above and beyond to make our stay completely stress-free. The idea of having a house mobile phone was an excellent one and we appreciated this gesture as it allowed us to use a local mobile phone when out and about, this was particularly useful for the data! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 10, 2023
Thank you Andrew for staying at The Pearl. We enjoyed hosting you and look forward to seeing you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Jereese

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breathtaking views , home away comfort and relaxation was the best!.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judith J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house, Stunning views!
This is a perfect vacation stay home. All modern conveniences. Private and comfortable. Great ocean views and just minutes from the beach. House manager and owner are attentive, provide excellent information about the area and are always available. Check in process is very easy and uncomplicated. We highly recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 2, 2022
It was outstanding hosting Judith and her group. Thank you for staying at the Pearl.

8/10 Good

Cal H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice property!
The house is very spacious and accommodating. I would definitely stay there again if I ever came back. Just a heads up, there is no AC there YET, but will be there in the very near future per the owner. The house is on the Southside of the island which is far from town.
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2021
We are pleased to report that four (4) A units have been installed once the guests completed their stay. Unfortunately, these were scheduled for installation for some time, but was not in place at the time the guest checked in. We were also not aware that this was an expectation, otherwise the installation would have been sequenced prior to arrival. We enjoyed hosting Cal and her team and look forward to hosting their return visit in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Arend

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious house, nice host
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024