Location: Long Point, Nevis, Caribbean (Black Sand Cove; 2 miles South of Charlestown) View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 3 Bedrooms + Sleeping Porch, 3 Baths (Sleeps 4-8)
Keywords: Beach house, garden villa, secluded location, private beach
Nevis is a small, off-the-beaten-track island, loved by those who enjoy nature, hiking, birding, beachcombing, the varied rainforest/beach terrain, and a laid-back lifestyle. Black Sand Cove is secluded, private, and unique in the Caribbean for our fabulous gardens. They show off how to emphasize local plants and native species in superb design to create a stunning garden paradise, which was conceived by Julie Toll, multi-award winner of British garden design shows. A beautiful wooden staircase takes you through the gardens and down to a secluded beach with soft, black sand. On our peaceful corner of the island, you'll hear only the sounds of nature: the wind in the banana trees, the birds, the crickets, and the waves on the shore. The 360 degree views show off wonderful sunrises and sunsets.
The West Indies-style house has a lovely kitchen, a large screened porch facing the sea, a patio with views of the volcano and other hills, and a swimming pool. There are 2 bedrooms, a sleeping porch, and 3 baths - plus a sofabed in the living room. Our favorite place to refresh is the outdoor shower with the views of the gardens and the volcano. The high, vaulted ceilings, traditional wooden awnings, and ceiling fans maximize the cooling Atlantic breezes coming over the mountains behind you. The 2 bedrooms are air-conditioned for the warm summer nights. The built-in computer desk (with WiFi internet access for your laptop and other devices) offers an expansive view of the sea. See the on-line availability calendar and guest testimonials on our website.Black Sand Cove is on Facebook; become a fan.
In addition to the house, on the same multi-acre property we offer a cottage with a queen-size bed, a sofabed, and well-organized kitchen and dining facilities, all within one room. Both units, which are very private and separate from each other, have lovely color schemes that complement the local art work on the walls. Both have complete laundry facilities, charcoal grills on the patios and WiFi internet access.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- DVD
- CD Player
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
House .... High Season .. Dec 20-Apr 19 .. $2800/week.
Cottage .. High Season .. Dec 20-Apr 19 .. $1300/week.
House .... Off Season ... Apr 20-Dec 19 .. $1750/week.
Cottage .. Off Season ... Apr 20-Dec 19 .. $ 900/week.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2002
Why the Owner Chose Long Point
Nevis is a small island, popular with those who seek a comparatively undeveloped tropical island to enjoy nature, hiking, the rainforest, and the wonderful views. Hiking in the rainforest is a popular activity. Guides are available to take adventurous hikers to the top of the volcano. Jim Johnson will lead you on a hike or a birdwatching expedition. Jim is a walking encyclopedia of information on all facets of the natural environment here. He’ll also come out to Black Sand Cove in the evening to do a stargazing talk for you. Horseback riding and biking are available, and deep sea-fishing, sailing, scuba, windsurfing, and snorkeling are popular activities. And there are art galleries and 2 museums. Information about activities and restaurants is waiting for you in our guest information binder. Black Sand Cove is on Facebook; become a Fan.
Owner's Map of Long Point
Tim and I bought this home to use for vacations, family gatherings, and eventually for retirement. People who have stayed at many rental homes in the Caribbean describe ours as one of the best equipped they've seen. That's because we spend quite a lot of time there ourselves. We designed the kitchen so that more than one person has convenient space to work together, because we like to cook in teams when a large family group gathers. Every room in the light, airy house has delightful views. We designed the swimming pool with broad, shallow steps to make it user-friendly for parents playing in the water with young children. With a separate cottage, close by but entirely separate and invisible from the house, a larger group of 8-12 can fit in, so it's a great place for an extended family get-together. With that many guests, some wouldn't have their own bathrooms or private bedrooms, since they'd be using sofabeds. The maid comes every 2-3 days.
Property Photos
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- House at Black Sand Cove - Long Point, Nevis, West Indies Beachfront Home
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- Living room in the main house at Black Sand Cove - Long Point, Nevis, West Indies Beachfront Home
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- Kitchen at first light of day - Long Point, Nevis, West Indies Beachfront Home
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- Mt Nevis and coral plants in the Black Sand Cove garden
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- A wooden stairway leads to Black Sand Cove beach
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- The beach is great for swimming and wading
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- Oleanders by the pool
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- The pool and the Caribbean sea
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- The back of the house seen from the garden
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- Aloes bloom by the driftwood gate
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- Our garden is suited to the hot, dry climate and salty sea breeze
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- The front porch at dawn
Traveler Reviews (35)
A happy vacation
Guest: Kaitlyn, age 13
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Date of Stay: 04/01/11
Review Submitted: 12/25/11
Kaitlyn, age 13, wrote in our guestbook: "Black Sand Cove is a wonderful place to stay, from the pool, to the garden to the beach, everything is just so-o-o beautiful. I had a wonderful time, and I do not want to leave at all. My best memories are when my family and me spent time in the pool together and when we met the funniest, cutest and nicest taxi driver named TC. She is VERY fun. When we walked down to the beach, the sand is so warm and soft on your feet. We caught some little hermit crabs and let them walk on our hands. I loved Doggie and Adolfo, they were both so sweet. I love how the garden looks, and when I am exploring in the gardens I feel like a detective. I hope to come back very very soon!!!! P.S. The house is beautiful."
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Guest: Sonia & Nils Lovenmark
(Nanaimo, British Columbia)
Date of Stay: 03/24/10
Review Submitted: 03/24/10
With our friends, Murray and Debbie, we thoroughly enjoyed our 10 days in February, 2010.Idyllic days by the pool, quiet nights 'n quiet stars, moon rise over Mt. Nevis. The mornings; delightfully fresh and peaceful, the afternoons' welcome daily heat always moderated by the Christmas Winds. We shopped, explored the beaches, plantations and restaurants..but Black Sand Cove was 'home'.Thanks Linda...it was magical.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/25/10
Review Submitted: 02/25/10
Along with our two friends from Nanaimo B.C. we spent 10 days from January 25 to Feb 4, 2010 at Black Sand Cove.(plane to St.Kitts; ferry to Nevis). The weather was idyllic. The house and grounds were first-rate...we had a hard time dragging ourselves away from the beautiful pool with its gazebo and hammock. The gardens with its lemon and lime trees and colourful hummingbirds, the outdoor shower with a view of Mt.Nevis, hearing the wind at night on the banana trees and just looking out at the expansive ocean view were memorable. We found Nevis to have some excellent beaches and one of the world's greatest restaurants, the Golden Rock Plantation, with its spectacular scenery, ambience and food quality. Overall vacation assessment... 10/10
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Guest: Jim Nutting
(Ashland, Ma)
Date of Stay: 06/21/09
Review Submitted: 06/21/09
My family and I stayed at Black Sand Cove from May 20-30. Not long enough! Our stay there, and our first visit to Nevis, exceeded all of our expectations.When we arrived we were met at the ferry by Adolfo. A lot has been written on this page about Adolfo, but none of it can convey what a truly “nice guy” he is - professional, articulate, warm, friendly, funny, helpful, and he even showed us how to make tea using herbs from the garden.As he drove us to Black Sand Cove my first impression was how private it was. As we approached the house, our very articulate comments were – “OOOO!, Look! The colors! The house! The view! OOOO! Look!”. Those feelings lasted throughout our stay. The house is spacious, warm, inviting. The screened porch offers stunning views and an ocean breeze. Words and pictures can’t convey the beauty of the surrounding property. Several times each day we would walk through the gardens and each time was like the first. Fruit trees, palms, aloes, flowers, humming birds, a sea of colors– and geckos – I love geckos! The grounds need to be seen!We tried to decide what we liked most about Black Sand Cove but our list just keeps growing. The pool, the house, the porch, the gardens, the hammock (my favorite), the beach, the privacy, the outdoor shower facing the gardens and Mt. Nevis (my other favorite), we can’t decide. As I said, our stay was not long enough. We’ll be back again and again.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/27/08
Review Submitted: 12/27/08
Loved It! We are return visitors to Nevis, and this was our first time staying at Black Sand Cove, but it definitely won’t be our last. When we booked online we were hopeful that Black Sand Cove would be even half as nice as the photos on the website. It was so much better!The photos simply cannot convey the sweeping views of the mountain and sea. The setting was so lovely and peaceful, and the grounds are like a private botanical garden full of flowers, tropical plants, and hummingbirds. The view from the pool is stunning, and you can watch everything from local fishing boats to cruise ships sail by. It’s worth getting up early for the sunrises, and the peepers will announce when it’s time for a Caribbean sunset. The house was very comfortable, nicely furnished, and had everything we needed. After a walk along the coast road, a hike up through the rainforest in Gingerland, or touring around the island, simply cool off in the pool, or head down a few steps to the private volcanic black sand beach. There’s also a new pretty tiled outdoor shower. Even with guests in the Cottage, we felt like we were in our own Nevisian paradise. It’s easy to get around, the Users' Guide has loads of suggestions and information, and if you need anything Adolfo is very welcoming and helpful, but also ever mindful of your privacy.
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/08
Review Submitted: 12/27/08
Loved It! We are return visitors to Nevis, and this was our first time staying at Black Sand Cove, but it definitely won’t be our last. When we booked online we were hopeful that Black Sand Cove would be even half as nice as the photos on the website. It was so much better! The photos simply cannot convey the sweeping views of the mountain and sea. The setting was so lovely and peaceful, and the grounds are like a private botanical garden full of flowers, tropical plants, and hummingbirds. The view from the pool is stunning, and you can watch everything from local fishing boats to cruise ships sail by. It’s worth getting up early for the sunrises, and the peepers will announce when it’s time for a Caribbean sunset. The house was very comfortable, nicely furnished, and had everything we needed. After a walk along the coast road, a hike up through the rainforest in Gingerland, or touring around the island, simply cool off in the pool, or head down a few steps to the private volcanic black sand beach. There’s also a new pretty tiled outdoor shower. Even with guests in the Cottage, we felt like we were in our own Nevisian paradise. It’s easy to get around, the Users' Guide has loads of suggestions and information, and if you need anything Adolfo is very welcoming and helpful, but also ever mindful of your privacy.
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/08
Review Submitted: 05/18/08
Thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise. It was like staying at your own private resort. The grounds and views are amazing. We enjoyed the pool during the day and screened porch at night. We cooked and ate on the back patio with the awesome view of Mt. Nevis. This was a very much needed quiet and relaxing vacation. I would recommend BSC to anyone who wants to escape to paradise. Adolfo is amazing. He gives you all the privacy you need, but when you do need him, just give him a call and he is right there to help with anything.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/08
Review Submitted: 05/13/08
This was the most relaxing vacation the girls and I have ever spent. On day 2 we decided we needed to come back to Black Sand Cove. All I can say - this is truly paradise. And... Adolfo is a gem!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/07
Review Submitted: 10/20/07
Black Sand Cove was fabulous! The house is beautiful, the grounds are lovely and the ammenities in the house are second to none. Adolpho takes care of every little detail and request We had a wonderful week and will definitely be back.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/07
Review Submitted: 09/28/07
My Wife Betsy and I had a wonderful time. Just what the Dr. ordered very relaxing. We just loved Nevis' sleepy demeanor. Loved the Bar B Que at the Water Dept. Loved the lobster Sunshines and really more than anything loved chilling at the house with some Carib or CSR and Cranberry. Looking forward to coming back.
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