A gem of an island

Guest: Marcus C. (UK)
Date of Stay: 01/14/12 Review Submitted: 02/06/12

Nevis is a gem of an island and Toomuchnice just makes the whole experience even better! It is a well thought out, very comfortable villa with great views of the shimmering caribbean sea and it is quite tempting not to move from the shaded verandah however if you do manage to tear yourself away then you are close to the best beaches and restaurants. Take binoculars as there is always a boat of some sort moving around and the ex WWII landing craft doubling as the island's car ferry link to St Kitts provides plenty of entertainment!

Owner response:We are delighted you enjoyed the villa's homely touches. We also just love to relax around the pool and take in the wonderful views.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers.

Greetings from paradise

Guest: Julia P.
Date of Stay: 01/29/11 Review Submitted: 01/29/12

My husband and I stayed in Toomuchnice for 2 weeks over New Year. After travelling around the caribbean the weeks before we can say that Nevis and the wonderful house of Julie & Roger were the best place we stayed at all. We loved the space and generosity of the house. Everything is at a very high and modern standard - very good taste and very well maintainend. And the view - what can I say - you can see the sea from everywhere. We liked it so much, that we are coming back for sure. Also Julie & Roger are very nice and easy with the handling. We only can recommend Toomuchnice - we think it´s the best place you can stay in Nevis.

Owner response:We look forward to welcoming you back to TooMuchNice in the near future.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

Natural and Nurturing Villa

Guest: Julie (Cambridge, MA)
Date of Stay: 04/29/11 Review Submitted: 05/13/11

I am lucky enough to say that I have been visiting Nevis for over 16 years. I have rented a few homes and TooMuchNice is the best one thus far. The location was great; it is quiet and private without being too removed from the main road. Although a car rental is needed for shopping etc, I found that even my lazy self could walk to nearby beaches and a few restaurants. The houses elevation allows for a beautifully verdant panoramic view that cascades down to the ocean. I spent hours just staring out at the view from the comfortable veranda furniture. Then I realized I could open the wall of shutters that adjoin the master bedroom and living room which not only enlarged the living space but also invited the view inside, truly breathtaking. Living in the city I had forgotten how energizing and vital nature can be- and here at TooMuchNice the beautiful colors and energy of the nature is everywhere. The appliances, kitchen and baths are modern and very user friendly. The Indonesian design accents gave the house a warm exotic feel. There was a generous supply of clean linens and towels and a washer and dryer for mid-vacation washing. Rhianna and her husband were both lovely and very competent. The owner was a dream to work with, laid back and very responsive. Ian the house manager was also lovely. I found him to be very accessible and as a long time resident of the island very knowledgeable about the house and the island. I consider myself not easy to please but after just a weeks stay I am already checking the houses availability for my next visit. Thanks so much!

Owner response:wow, thats a great review from somebody who has been going to nevis for such a long time, thank you and please come back.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Great Vacation Home

Guest: Diana51 (Nebraska)
Date of Stay: 02/23/11 Review Submitted: 03/14/11

Too Much Nice is a wonderful house. It is very well taken care of by Rhianna , who also had very helpful hints about the island. We loved the proximity of the house to the beaches and other island activities. Henning was very easy to deal with, as was Ian and Mervin who rented us a car. Henning also has a notebook at the house with restaurants and "things to do" available as a reference. It was very helpful. We loved Chrishies Beach Bar at Cades Bay, Galipot, and Coconut Grove which was good but pricey. The sail/snorkel trip on "Star" with Irene and Steve was fabulous. Thank you all for a wonderful vacation. We would love to go back tomorrow. Great Place!!!

Owner response:thanks for the nice review, diana. good tip about snokeling with the "star" , i will try it next time. you are welcome back any time.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

The Best of the Best on Nevis

Guest: Pete and Roseann (Where it Snows! Strongsville, Ohio USA)
Date of Stay: 12/12/10 Review Submitted: 01/22/11

Wow! This is the second time we have rented a property with Henning and this one was even more amazing than the first. While there, we actually looked at other villas as we are considering buying one. We went all over the island, peaked inside many of them - using TooMuchNice as as standard - and found that others paled in comparison. This villa was spacious enough for seven of us (myself, husband and five young men 16-22 years old). It was impeccably clean - and kept that way with Rhianna and her husband's biweekly attention. The pool was large enough to swim in so we swam everyday. The kitchen was spacious enough to prepare food for our family and all the appliances are state-of-the-art German high quality. The beds were huge, the rooms very spacious. We loved the veranda - played chess, read, talked and even watched the lunar eclipse on the solstice! As an early riser, one can watch the sun rise from the veranda just left of Mt. Nevis, then watch spectacular sunsets from the veranda looking over the ocean. We walked to nearby Cades Bay beach and ate several dinners at Chrishi's Beach Bar, affordable and tasty. We ate at nearby Galipots twice - their steak and smoked sailfish were great! The five course meal for my godson's birthday on Christmas Eve at Mt. Nevis Hotel nearby was tremendous. Hospitality on the island is amazing, especially the people at St. Theresa's in Charlestown. One not to be overlooked feature of this villa is its close proximity to so many activities. We were five minutes from Scuba Safari's Dive Shop for our dives - do go see Ellis and ask for Elvin to take you diving. Tell him Roseann sent you! We also returned to the same location at Oulie Beach for windsurfing. Nisbet Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches is perhaps 15 minutes away. We were in and out of Charlestown for shopping, church, sightseeing and sailing (go with the 55-ft schooner The Star; we chartered them for a glorious afternoon to St. Kitts and snorkeling). To summit the mountain, contact Linnell at Sun Rise Tours. Henning keeps a book there for all nearby activities complete with locations and phone numbers. So, there you have it. A great big, clean, spacious villa with awesome views, great design and furnishings. Look no further for truly a wonderful place for privacy, yet near everywhere you want to go on Nevis. Oh, and that bathroom? Everyone wanted to use our shower!! Book your trip here, we certainly plan to return!!

Owner response:dear roseanne and pete, your review is so nice even i want to go now and leave our dreadful weather behind, you are always welcome, thanks.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Fantastic Caribbean Villa

Guest: Susanne (Fairfax, VA, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/01/10 Review Submitted: 08/03/10

"We have stayed on many Caribbean islands for the past 15 years and have always rented a house. This villa is one of the nicest homes we have rented. The house is furnished really well and contains everything you need. It has a nice open and contemporary floor plan. The covered terraces with the large pool invite you to just lounge and enjoy the day. There is a motorized awning for additional shade. The views are truly amazing. Take your pick -- stunning sea views or majestic Mount Nevis -- it is all there. You may even see a family of monkeys nearby. We did not experience any problems in the house during our 11 night stay. The location of the house is very convenient and close to beaches, Charlestown, and some really good restaurants. The owner is extremely helpful in making all the arrangements for pick-up and house check-in. Even though we arrived quite late due to a flight delay, we were picked up at the airport, the ferry, and Rhianna was at the house waiting for us. The caretakers, Rhianna and Balwan, are a really sweet couple who will take good care of you. Nevis is a beautiful island -- green and lush -- just waiting to be explored. We could not have had a better time and will return!

Owner response:glad you had a good time on nevis and at our house, please come back anytime.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

A great place to relax and recharge

Guest: Idreamofnevis (Kent UK)
Date of Stay: 12/12/09 Review Submitted: 05/13/10

The villa is fantastic - very spacious and well equipped - plenty of room for all (stayed with our 2 teenage daughters). Thoughtfully designed(especially the ensuite with walkin shower) and in a fabulous location. Very quiet with no through traffic and ideally positioned to take advantage of the wonderful Caribbean sunsets and views towards St Kitts. The property is very well maintained - cleaning done to a high standard by Rhianna and the pool by her husband. Car hire was arranged in advance and there when we arrived.. Transfers to the villa were well organised by Ian Hart -who also provided us with some shopping we requested on arrival. Some fantastic beaches within 5-10mins drive of the property (Pinneys, Lovers Oualie) as well as excellent restaurants (our favourite Gallipot just down the road, Double Deuce towards Charlestown or Golden Rock on the Windward side). Shopping for provisions is no problem - 3 supermarkets on the island and you shouldn't miss the market in Charlestown. We would highly recommend this villa and can't wait to return sometime soon.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

The House name says it all!!

Guest: Manchester Rain dodgers (manchester england)
Date of Stay: 04/10/10 Review Submitted: 05/03/10

Have just returned from a two week stay at "Too Much Nice" and can honestly say that the name says it all, This was our fourth stay on Nevis but the first in this house, it simply is in a different league to the majority of the other houses upon the island,the other houses we have stayed in where inferior to this and nearly twice the price, the owner has really given a lot of thought to its layout ie the master bedroom ,master ensuite,lounge ,kitchen,dining, veranda and pool are all on one level, (it actually has a mediterranean feel about it) the house has every amenity required and both the housekeeper & her husband (who does the gardens and pool ) are a delight to deal with very cheery in there nature. The house was spotlessly clean and well kept and the views from the poolside terrace are simply stunning especially the sunsets. Its well situated with all the local bars etc close at hand. In conclusion "Too Much Nice" its called and Too Much Nice it is!! We did not want to leave!! B&T

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.