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Delightful Zandoli, sea views, heated pool, boules, Pigeon Beach 2 min, sleeps 8

Delightful Zandoli, sea views, heated pool, boules, Pigeon Beach 2 min, sleeps 8

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Property grounds
Luxurious pool area
Terrace/patio
Living area
Marina

Overview of Delightful Zandoli, sea views, heated pool, boules, Pigeon Beach 2 min, sleeps 8

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

English Harbour, Saint Paul
  • Popular LocationPigeon's Point Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationNelson's Dockyard14 min walk
  • Popular LocationGalleon Beach9 min drive
  • AirportSt. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Three

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Delightful Zandoli, sea views, heated pool, boules, Pigeon Beach 2 min, sleeps 8

Zandoli is a luxurious villa in an idyllic location on a gently sloping hillside within the national parkland of historic English Harbour and Nelson's Dockyard. The landscaped gardens with cactus, palms, fruit trees, frangipani and bougainvillea surround the villa and the newly installed pool complex. And if you tire of relaxing by the 45ft swimming pool or on one of the shaded wooden verandas, the beautiful beach at Pigeon Point (voted one of the ten best beaches in the Caribbean) is just a minutes’ walk away.

Zandoli has received its Covid Certificate from the Antiguan Government & takes ongoing precautions.

We purchased the villa because it reminded us of our honeymoon in Bali. It is of course built in a Caribbean style but with its wooden façades, plantation shutters on doors and windows and large overhung verandas, it felt very romantic and more than a little oriental in vibe.

The spectacular views from Zandoli add to the ambience. By day, amazing views across Falmouth Harbour towards Rendezvous Bay and the numerous yachts that put ashore in the beautiful tree clad horseshoe harbour. Then at sundown, the sky turns into a glowing light show of pink, orange, lavender and red.

The villa is light and spacious with high wooden ceilings in the main living space. It is simply and elegantly furnished with a mixture of wooden furniture imported from Bali and good quality soft furnishings from the UK.

There are two sitting room areas in the villa, ideal if you have kids or perhaps a nanny along for the holiday and wish to have some privacy. Both lead onto the large shaded verandas where you will also find a large table seating 10. The lower covered terrace has 4 luxury cushioned sunbeds that catch the evening sun beautifully as well as a selection of soft portable chairs.

The newly renovated kitchen (complete by 7 January 2023) has all new appliances and gear you’ll need to cook up your favourite meals. Or, if the Caribbean vibe makes cooking seem too taxing, you can stroll 2 minutes to one of the best restaurants in Antigua, literally on Pigeon Beach offering exquisite food with an incredible vibe. Be sure to not miss a Saturday lunch here with live band & dancing on the beach or the Wednesday evening Jazz Night, with mellow sounds, it’s all just blissful.

The bedrooms have queen sized, hand carved, Balinese 4 poster beds with very comfortable mattresses and pure cotton white bed linens from the UK with luxurious plump white cotton towels throughout the bathrooms. The master bedroom has a Californian King 4 poster offering even more luxury. Each bedroom has fitted double wardrobes and en suite bathrooms with shower while in the master bedroom, there is a large round double bathtub. The bedrooms all have wooden shutter doors which open out onto the verandas either on lower or upper floors meaning stunning views from your bed! The fourth bedroom, another four poster queen sized bed with walk in wardrobe and an en suite bathroom, is in a self-contained pavilion cottage by the pool. This offers some flexibility if you wish to either escape teenagers or they wish to escape to their own space!

On rare occasions a party of 10 can use the ground floor sitting room as a fifth bedroom (this is by prior arrangement & pre approval). These comfortable sofas can easily accommodate another 2 people and additional bedding & mosquito nets will be supplied.

In the pool area there is a large outdoor dining pavilion to seat 12 with fitted bar area and bar stools backing on to a small fitted kitchen. Here you will find a large barbecue, sink, fridge, worktop space and water fountain. As part of the pool complex there is also a WC room and an outdoor shower.

The swimming pool has central steps leading up to a terraced sunbathing area with two 7ft gazebo style fixed sunbeds. There are several more freestanding sunbeds and tables which you can dot around as you wish. There is also a banana hammock set beneath the trees for lazy moments of even more relaxation. Or, if you feel energetic, we have a table tennis table for use on the terrace.

The surrounding gardens have been sensitively landscaped and planted with abundance of lovely variety tropical plants. The gardens are full of bright bougainvillea & a huge variety of green hues from all the different palms. At night, the outside entertainment space comes alive with pretty lighting to illuminate plants, pool & walkways. Our Pétanque Court is floodlit for play anytime day or night!

On the lower ground floor there is a large separate laundry room with freezer to hold 4 big bags of cubes ice & lollies.

Our housekeeper Fiona will greet clients at the house to demonstrate all the facilities and will work a three day per week maid-service to clean, change beds and towels and do the house laundry. Fiona can work more days, shop and do personal laundry if required by separate agreement and paid extra for this as it is not included. Fiona will need to discuss with you on arrival the arrangements for social distancing whilst she is working in the house. Fiona works Monday, Wednesday & Friday at Zandoli.

The landscaped gardens around the house are tended by Gilberto the gardener who comes in three times a week also Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

There is a parking area for up to 5 cars with cantilever iron gate (with doorbell which you can here by the pool). Then through the Balinese entry gates (with doorbell which you can hear in the house) & into the property which is completely and securely enclosed by fencing.

AMENITIES:
• Welcome Fridge Pack for Guests
• Cantilever entrance gate to car parking area with bell.
• Balinese doorway to front of house with bell.
• Ceiling fans in every bedroom.
• Ceiling fans in main rooms.
• Ceiling fans outside on both verandas.
• Fibre Optic Wi-Fi Internet throughout the main house, the outdoor entertainment space & the cottage.
• House telephone for local calls.
• Pay as you go mobile phones for guests with google map.
• Wireless speaker for music.
• Samsung Smart 40" TV.
• Large collection of books on a take & replace system.
• Selection of board games, cards, dominos & many jigsaw puzzles.
• NEW Floodlit Pétanque Court.
• Outdoor ping ping table.
• Outdoor luxury hammock.
• Fully equipped kitchen & pantry.
• Household cleaning products generally there, please use & replace.
• Luxury rattan homewares.
• Melamine outdoorware & placemats for dining pavilion.
• American range cooker.
• Microwave.
• Dishwasher.
• Refrigerator/freezer.
• Toaster.
• Cafetières.
• Blender.
• Kettle.
• Rattan placemats for house.
• Bamboo reusable straws with brush cleaner.
• Laundry room with small separate freezer.
• American top loader washing machine (ask Fiona).
• American top loader tumble dryer (ask Fiona).
• Iron and ironing board.
• Hairdryer & curling tongs.
• Mosquito repellent machines on terraces
• Mosquito repellent machines in main rooms
• Mosquito screens on all shutters & doors.
• 2 outdoor showers front & back.
• 110v current, American system.
• All linens/towels provided inc beach towels; grey for pool area coloured for beach.
• Cotton buds & pads in all bathrooms.
• Emergency supplies inc feminine products, disposable razors & toothbrushes.
• Boxes of tissues throughout the house & bathrooms.
• First aid box top shelf kitchen larder.
• Alarm system plus separate system for cottage.
• Solar hot water & electric heater backup.
• New generator 2017.
• Safe (laptop size).
• Rainwater catchment system.
• Whole house rainwater filter system.
• Cot is available for infants from 0 to 4 years ‘on request’.
• Managed security system.
• Smoking not permitted in any buildings.
• Cost includes all filtered water, gas and cleaning supplies.

Additional free standing fans are available if needed.

ZANDOLI is a wonderful space to work rest & play 365.

Property manager

Rochelle Mourgue

Languages

English
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 6
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please discuss openly age & requirements.

Events

No events allowed
Please discuss in advance any requirements.

Pets

No pets allowed
Please do not feed local cats/birds!!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
# Zero tolerance for any drug use!
# Babies allowed but unsuitable for toddlers.
# DO NOT USE P45 as it permanently stains towels and bedding!!
# Please only use melamine homewares on pool terraces. There are ample amounts of everything at Zandoli. Thank you.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please discuss in advance any requirements.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

English Harbour

Located in English Harbour, this villa is near the beach. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Pigeon's Point Beach - 4 min walk
  • Clarence House - 11 min walk
  • Nelson's Dockyard - 14 min walk
  • Shirley Heights - 8 min drive
  • Galleon Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shirley's Heights - 8 min drive
  • Incanto - 5 min drive
  • Sweet T's - 4 min drive
  • Club Sushi - 8 min walk
  • Carib Bean Coffee Co. - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Delightful Zandoli, sea views, heated pool, boules, Pigeon Beach 2 min, sleeps 8 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Delightful Zandoli, sea views, heated pool, boules, Pigeon Beach 2 min, sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Delightful Zandoli, sea views, heated pool, boules, Pigeon Beach 2 min, sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightful Zandoli, sea views, heated pool, boules, Pigeon Beach 2 min, sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Delightful Zandoli, sea views, heated pool, boules, Pigeon Beach 2 min, sleeps 8 located?

This family-friendly English Harbour villa is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites and Pigeon's Point Beach. Admiral House and Clarence House are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

claire w.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, but needs air con
The house itself is lovely and the location superb. It's close to great restaurants, amenties and facilities. Fiona the Housekeeper was also great. However, the house suffers from a lack of air con. The heat builds throughout the day, making it really uncomfortable. Nightime was bearable because there was a ceiling fan and stand up fan in each room, but we are generally heat lovers, so I'm not sure how everyone would get on, and we stayed in a cooler month (January), so goodness knows what it's like in the hotter months. We did ask the owners if we could rent air con units during our stay (which we said we would pay for, but they didn't find any and communication was slow). Other than that, we would very highly recommend this place, but we won't be back if there's no air con.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

sean m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great villa but needs air conditioning
We absolutely love this amazing villa, it’s incredible and almost perfect. However everyone in our group really struggled to sleep because of the lack of air conditioning. The heat was so bad at night, it was impossible to sleep. As a consequence we would not return. It really killed the trip.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous villa!!!
Absolutely fabulous villa. So well equipped and furnished beautifully. The views are breathtaking and the outdoor area - pool, outdoor kitchen, seating areas etc are superb. Fiona the housekeeper and the gardener keep the property tiptop. We would definitely return. Walking distance to pigeon beach, the harbour and Nelson’s dockyard.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara G., Oxford, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location, view & house
We love staying here - the location is fantastically close to the beach; the rooms & bathrooms are all equally well presented; and the pool area is totally 5*. The housekeeper & gardener keep everything looking great & are really helpful.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most lovely villa in the most lovely place
We stayed for ten nights and wanted it to go on forever. 5 minutes to the beach turn right, 5 minutes to the town turn left. And the villa itself is beautifully designed and maintained. We were made to feel right at home, right away. We’d not been able to get together for two years as a family, we couldn’t have found a better place for our reunion.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Rochelle Mourgue

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Regulars to the Caribbean for many years but often returning again and again to Barbados, we thought we would branch out and try Antigua. We were sold! Beautiful beaches, wonderful locals, the views, the restaurants and so much more.

So, we made a few more trips and while we had been very happy to indulge ourselves at some of the best hotels the Caribbean had to offer, we began to think about owning our own piece of paradise. To be able to just jump on the plane, knowing everything you need is there is very special.

So we set off two years ago having scoped out the real estate brokers and the various properties beforehand. My husband was very keen on one place in particular. We arrived and looked round but much to his disappointment it just wasn’t working for me. We viewed a few more properties, none of which floated our boats.

The real estate broker had now got a feel for what we were looking for and almost as an afterthought showed us Zandoli. Tensions melted immediately as we knew we had found our new holiday home. We offered there and then and had our offer accepted. After a lengthy purchasing process we became the owners of a piece of Antiguan nirvana.

Why they chose this property

A stone’s throw from the most beautiful beach on the island, the views from the villa are heavenly both by day and with sundowners on the veranda as the sun sets across the harbour below.

Walking to dinner through the lush vegetation under a starry sky after a day relaxing on the veranda or strolling to the white sandy beach for a refreshing dip and drink are what this place is all about. While Pigeon Beach is chilled out there are more frenetic (if Antigua can ever really be described as frenetic) places a short distance if you want to party or have teenagers in tow.

What makes this property unique

Having spent our honeymoon in Bali, we fell in love with the architecture there and this villa has a distinctly Balinese feel. It’s laid back living with the inside flowing out into the beautiful gardens.

There are lovely spots to while away the day with a book and a glass of something cold and exceptional views when even reading becomes too much trouble. We love being able to just stroll 3 minutes to a picture perfect beach and relax at a chilled out beach restaurant with exceptional seafood.

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