Beachfront Tranquility on the Caribbean Sea

• WOW!

  WOW!

  • Guest liz
  • Date of stay 03/02/13
  • Review Submitted 03/12/13
  What an impressive and well-maintained villa! Upon first entering, it's difficult not to appreciate the true beauty of the surroundings and the perfectly appointed furnishings. Our party of 8 (4 couples) stayed for one week. The location of the villa is in a fantastic position on Jolly Harbour beach...the water and sand are amazing and you can easily walk to nearby Castaways beach restaurant, . The Villa itself left us wanting nothing....we had everything and only left 2 times to eat in nearby restaurants; opting to stay in to cook and take in the gorgeous view. We didn't rent a car (and didn't really need it), but did get 2 golf carts. The cleaning and maintenance staff were helpful and friendly. I would recommend Villa Sull Oceano to adult couples, families, and anyone else who is thinking about staying here. I only wish we could've stayed longer. :)

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Wonderful vacation

  Wonderful vacation

  • Guest Em
  • Date of stay 01/05/13
  • Review Submitted 02/03/13
  We really enjoyed our stay at Villa Sull Oceano. It was as beautiful as the pictures show…. right on a wonderful beach. We had rented a car, but only spent one day exploring the island. There just didn’t seem to be much point of driving around when it was so nice right there. It rained a fair amount the week we were there, actually, many times a day. So we did utilize the covered part of the outdoor patio quite a bit. The good thing was that the rain never lasted long and the sun would come right back out. Both the pool and the hot tub got a lot of use. And the rooftop patio was perfect for watching sunsets and stargazing. The kitchen was amazing. We ended up cooking on the grill about half the time and eating out the other half. Our family of six rented 2 golf carts that we used for getting groceries and going to the Jolly Harbour restaurants. The staff did a great job. Everything was really clean and well maintained. They were all friendly without being intrusive. The furnishings were quite comfortable and I can’t think of anything to complain about. We all thought it was a great place to vacation and would definitely consider a repeat visit.

  Owner response: Marcia, We are thrilled you had a wonderful vacation. We look forward to seeing you and your family again at the villa. Stay warm in the mean time:)

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• Great house on the beach!

  Great house on the beach!

  • Guest Beth
  • Date of stay 12/29/12
  • Review Submitted 01/10/13
  The Villa Sull Oceano is beyond fabulous. It way more than fulfilled my expectations, even having seen all the pictures on its website! The living area was so very well designed; actually the entire house was beautifully designed. The master bedroom has its own area, a second bedroom is in an entirely different area and the third and fourth bedrooms, while adjacent, have their own ensuite bathrooms and great privacy. It was so easy for a bunch of cooks to all be in the kitchen at the same time; there was plenty of seating room around the television; there were enough lounges for sunning and the chairs around the firepit were really, really comfortable. But that’s all about the physical space. Another wonderful part of the home is that you can tell that it was built to live in and furnished for an owner and supplied in the kitchen with amenities that every owner would want and many extra items (like an espresso machine and a bread maker – not that we used them, but another person might want to). But the best part was rolling out of bed right onto the pool area, grabbing a coffee, sitting one of the dining tables and enjoying the morning. Then swimming in the pool before taking just a few steps to the soft, sugar sand and the ocean. The waves were very gentle and you could spend a long time just chatting and riding the gentle swells. Our group of eight adults rented two cars and a jeep…..that’s a lot of overkill! We thought we were going to eat dinners out, but once we arrived we realized that driving on the left on the narrow roads without great signage or lighting was too tough. We did eat lunch out some days and did enjoy seeing other parts of the island, but you could just as easily have hired a driver for those occasions. My husband and I do not believe in going back to someplace that you have been….but I truly could consider another vacation at Villa Sull Oceano. It was sheer heaven!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: John and Beth, we are very happy you and your guests had a nice time at the villa, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Thank you again for the kind words.

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• An amazing place to stay

  An amazing place to stay

  • Guest Jan
  • Date of stay 08/04/12
  • Review Submitted 08/15/12
  What a spectacular villa – one of the best we’ve ever visited! We just returned from a week in this paradise and just had to send a message to those out there thinking of going. We vacation often in villas on various Caribbean islands and we can say that this is an absolutely wonderful place to stay. We were greeted by the great staff managing the villa and a very nice welcome basket. The villa is stunning, with an open floor plan for the living areas, fantastic outdoor living spaces (with a terrific pool) and a perfect view of the bay. We really appreciated the rest of the layout of the villa, giving each member of our party a private area on their own. The design, based on a Tuscan theme I understand, was especially comfortable – open and inviting. The décor and furnishings were extremely up-scale and tasteful – we really liked the fans in the living room and the huge screen TV (where we watched a lot of the Olympics). We like to cook in several times while on vacation and the kitchen area and the terrific outdoor BBQ were just perfect. The location of this great villa is just exactly right -- in a wonderful gated community with lots of places to eat and activities (the guys went SCUBA diving with an outfit right at the marina) and also just a little away from any “crowds” -- though we really didn’t see those at all. Overall it is just a really great place to visit and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. We so appreciate the owners sharing their very special place with us.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

  Owner response: Ron, I am very glad you and the family and guests had a nice time. Thank you for the kind words, particularly about the staff. I know they work very hard to make you vacation t the villa a memorable one. All the best.

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• Heaven on Earth

  Heaven on Earth

  • Guest Vito
  • Date of stay 07/20/12
  • Review Submitted 08/10/12
  This is quite simply the most amazing house we have ever rented. Having rented luxury houses on the beach in other locations we had high expectations and I can honestly say these expectations were met and exceeded with this villa. Everything about the place is just perfect. The rooms are spacious and quiet and with 6 adults plus children we never felt like we were on top of each other. The kitchen has everything you would expect in a gourmet kitchen and we could not have been happier. The open layout allows access in out and of the house to be completely painless. Just walk from the living room through the sliding doors and u can walk right into the pool in with just a few short steps. jump out of the pool and walk a few steps more and u are one of the most amazing beaches I have ever seen. Couple that with the fact that the ocean water right out your door is like somethnig out of a dream. We never had to worry about the kids in the ocean because we were able to watch them from the house and anywhere close by. We spent every day going back and forth form the pool to the ocean and had as much fun as the kids . We rented golf carts and were able to access many restaurants and bars right in Jolly Harbour. (Al Porto was our favorite. Amazing pizza and great Italian food.) .We ventured out for dinner a few nights and was great as well. We also went zip lining in the rainfroest which was a blast. I also have to mention how wonderful Tamara and her husband Sandy were in looking after all our needs. Housekeeping staff and maintenance crew were wonderful as well. Overall it was our best vacation to date and we would definately love to return soon.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.

  Owner response: Vito, I am pleased that you and your family and friends had a wonderful time. Thank you for the kind words about the property and especially the staff.

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• A dream vacation in paradise.

  A dream vacation in paradise.

  • Guest wwcsig
  • Date of stay 02/18/12
  • Review Submitted 03/12/12
  This was our second stay in antigua and we were lucky for finding Villa Sul Oceano for this year. The house is absolutely marvelous. Situated directly on the beach but a little off the more busy area, you have a wonderful view over the ocean, one that stays with you for a long while afterward. We came with three families and had more than enough room in the spacious villa. The house is in perfect shape and friendly and attentive maintenance staff keeps it beautiful and tidy. We'd definitely come back and can recommend the house very warmly.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Fantastic Family Getaway

  Fantastic Family Getaway

  • Guest Saint John
  • Date of stay 02/29/12
  • Review Submitted 03/12/12
  We just returned from our annual family vacation, this year, at Villa Sull Oceana where we had the most amazing time. We felt like celebrities as it is hands down the nicest house in Jolly Harbour!!! The bedrooms with 3 kings and 1 queen, all ensuite was really great. Loved the kitchen, we did a lot of cooking in, and didn't mind one bit as it really was a delight to cook in. The grand children loved the pool and jacuzzi, and the beach, well I think we built a sand castle every day or so, which people passing by would take pictures of as well as the house! Thank you Rob for sharing this amazing house with us. We hope to return again soon!!!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: We are so please that you and your entire family were able to enjoy the villa. We look forward to seeing you in the future at the villa. Have a wonderful summer!

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• WOW!!!!

  WOW!!!!

  • Guest Mike
  • Date of stay 12/31/11
  • Review Submitted 01/11/12
  Rob, First of all I want to thank you for renting your wonderful Villa to us! We have been fortunate enough to travel throughout the islands for years renting villas from VRBO instead of staying at Hotels and our experience at Sulla Ocean last week has more than confirmed that is the only way to go! WOW was the first response when we stepped through your front door and quite frankly was said many times during the week. The pictures that you have on your VRBO listing are amazing but are nothing compared to being there in person! In addition to a fantastic setting/amenities/location/etc that sets your Villa apart from all others in the area, your local manager Tammy was available 24/7 when any questions arose as well as checking in just to make sure all was well. Thanks again and feel free if anyone needs a reference to have them contact me! Mike

  Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Mike we are glad you and your family enjoyed yourself. I've always thought the same thing, while the pictures are great, there is noting like actually experiencing it. Beyond just the amazing view is the sound of the ocean and the warmth of the sun on your skin that bring it all together. Tammy is great isn't she! Well, we hope to see you next year:) Thanks again for the kind words.

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• Christmas in Paradise!

  Christmas in Paradise!

  • Guest Dick
  • Date of stay 12/23/11
  • Review Submitted 01/06/12
  This very private villa provided the best place ever for our family's 2011 Christmas! From the incredible first moment we walked through the entrance (the views are better than the pictures), the eight of us were able to be comfortable and relaxed, exactly what we wanted. Our three granddaughters, ages 3, 5, and 7, were in the pool before we could unpack and it seemed they stayed there for 7 days. The ease of being able to monitor their pool play from the living areas of the villa (both indoor and outdoor) was really important. The beach access was also extraordinary - the pool/beach side of the house is alee to the prevailing winds, providing great protection and relatively calm surf. The bedrooms and bathrooms were exactly what you would expect in a luxury rental. We prepared almost all of our meals at the villa often using the very capable grill. The Epicurean Market ran out of basic foods (milk, English muffins, etc) halfway through our stay, probably because of holiday shutdowns of distributors/importers, and their prices are quite steep, but we managed to have most of what we wanted. Great dinners outdoors with the sound of the surf in the background! Natasha the housekeeper keep the villa very clean throughout our stay. We had not planned on her being there everyday, so that was a pleasant surprise! We used a rental golf cart for our transportation within Jolly Harbour and did not feel the need for a car. The one time we ventured out to Sting Ray City (an expensive but worthwhile adventure), we used the owner's recommended cab service, JR (nice van and always on time - you should use him for pickup and return to the airport). The property manager, Tamara, was always available and responsive to our needs. A real bonus, and nice touch, was giving us the use of a local cellphone with preloaded minutes that we used for calling the cab and Tamara. A great place for old and young alike!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

  Owner response: Richard, I am glad you and your family had a nice time at the villa and in Jolly Harbour overall. Thanks for the kind words. All the best in the new year, and we'll see you next year.

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• Absolutely Marvelous Vacation

  Absolutely Marvelous Vacation

  • Guest Kim S.
  • Date of stay 03/07/11
  • Review Submitted 07/12/11
  Hi. We are home and had an absolutely marvelous vacation at your lovely villa in Antigua! I'm not sure I can put into words how relaxing and comfortable we were there. It felt like home. And I could have stayed even longer. I think you guys have done a wonderful job in providing just about everything guests could need....and Michael and Noreen were tons of help, and we enjoyed their company also. We had a few days of trying to figure out all of the remotes and electronics, but we eventually got most of it. Michael got a hip hop channel for us one day, but that was about it. Otherwise, the SONOS was on most of the time on the patio, which is where we spent most of our time. The kitchen was a delight, and we ate in as often as we went out. One thing you could use in the kitchen is a big pastry brush....(probably not the most-often-requested accessory.) But we made homemade pasta a few times, and grilled steaks, and had fabulous breakfasts. Some of the prices in the Epicurian were ridiculous!!! Parmesan cheese and shrimp were expensive! Jacob, our tutor, was also a bartender (how handy is that?) so we had some delicious tropical concoctions. And we spent hours each day on the tennis court, which also doubled as a sauna. We met some of your neighbors, Pierre and Patricia, who were delightful....they have adopted a cat who then adopted us....so if you see a little Tiger cat around, it is probably theirs. But he likes your house too. Some things we did: Shirley Heights party, helicopter ride over Montserrat, zip lines, and renting a boat. We tried renting jet skis, but they wouldn't let us out of their sight, so we turned them in. The restaurants we tried were great: Johnny Coconat, Catherine's, Le Bistro, Sugar Ridge, and our default favorite, Al Porto. English Harbor was amazingly beautiful, and the Maltese Falcon was anchored there, so we walked out to see it close up. All in all, we had a blast, and loved your house, and Michael and Noreen too. So thank you so much for making us so comfortable, and like a home away from home. We simply loved it.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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May 16 - Oct 31 .............................. $12,000/week
Nov 01 - May 15 .............................. $15,000/week
Christmas/Sailing Week (last week in Apr) .. $21,000/week

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.