Rachel & Rafael

Guest: Rachel (London UK)
Date of Stay: 10/29/11 Review Submitted: 11/22/11

We had the most amazing 2 weeks recently at Driftwood Cottage - John & Sarah were so welcoming and gave great recommendations on where to visit. Staying in the cottage was, to us, so much nicer than a hotel and was a great base for exploring the island. It was a home away from home and things like the very comfortable bed and fresh cotton sheets (changed regularly!) made it a lovely holiday. Thank you John for the wonderful fish that you gave us (freshly caught) - it was incredible. We can't leave a review without mentioning the dogs - they really are lovely and were always very appreciative of any food going!! All in all a lovely holiday and we would definitely recommend it as the best place to stay in Antigua for the independent traveller. Thank you so much John & Sarah - we hope to come back soon!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

Best. Honeymoon. EVER.

Guest: Jenny (Colorado)
Date of Stay: 07/24/11 Review Submitted: 08/23/11

We were lucky enough to enjoy 9 days at the cottage and it exceeded our expectations. The cottage is charming, peaceful, and calming. Our sheets were changed 3 times in the 9 days we were there and fresh towels were dropped off as well. Although the pool is shared with the main house, our stay felt very private. However, if we felt like socializing or asking questions of any kind, Sarah and John were more than hospitable and friendly. Many times we just popped up to their house and had questions answered, a cocktail in hand, or a friendly and interesting conversation. Anyone who is considering a more authentic island experience, this is the place to stay. We rented a car and had a great time getting to know the island and all it's intricacies. You are close to many beaches, restaurants and a supermarket. Fresh fish is easy to get a hold of and eating in the seclusion of the cottage can be quiet romantic. There were excellent wildlife encounters and beautiful grounds to explore. We really can't say enough good things about Driftwood or Sarah and John. Beautiful island, beautiful cottage, beautiful hosts. Thank you!

Owner response:Wishing you both every happiness in your life together, and hope to see you back for an anniversary!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

Wow!!! What a find Driftwood Cottage is!!!

Guest: Rick and Kim (Fort Worth TX)
Date of Stay: 08/03/11 Review Submitted: 08/11/11

My husband and I had an amazing time in Antigua. Staying at the beautiful cottage with it's lush gardens, welcoming pool, well stocked kitchen, comfy king size bed and wonderful hosts...Sarah and John was such a treat. They were so helpful and provided us with lots of information about the island. The cottage is a 2 minute walk to the beach and a short drive to the Epicurean grocery store and the university AUA. We look forward to staying at the cottage again soon. We really felt like we had the Caribbean experience! We highly recommend staying at "Driftwood Cottage".

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

Didn't want to return home

Guest: Tony & Val (Syracuse, NY )
Date of Stay: 05/28/11 Review Submitted: 06/07/11

Sarah & John, Thank you so much for letting us stay at your beautiful cottage. The pool was great to unwind after a long day on the beach, the gardens made us feel so relaxed, the dogs (Leo, Riley, Cato and Lulu) were great companions during breakfast and the both of you were wonderful hosts. The cottage provided us with everything we needed for the week. Sarah, thank you for helping us navigate the island and providing us with insight on what beaches and restaurants to visit. As for the island itself, we absolutely fell in love with it. The people are all very friendly, the 6 different beaches that we visited we pretty much had to ourselves, the seafood was fantastic, the rum punches were great and Epicurian (grocery store) had everything that you could possibly need, which by the way was 5 minutes away from the Fullers house. The driving did take some getting used to coming from the states, but by the 3rd day I felt like a local...just watch out for the potholes, dogs and random animals in the streets! All in all...an unbelievable experience. I boarded the plane back to the states and was upset with myself that I didn't do 10 nights instead of 7. Thanks again to the Fullers for making this one of the most memorable trips we've ever taken. We're already planning our trip to come back next year! Tony & Val

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.

Wonderful Stay!

Guest: PJ (Putnam, CT)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11 Review Submitted: 03/21/11

The cottage was everything we could have hoped for and then some. Sarah was the perfect hostess, always there to lend a hand with directions and/or recommendations. (We didn't get to actually meet John until Saturday as he was very busy during the week). Having Leo and Riley and Cato and Lulu meet us and greet us every time we returned, (or every time we opened the refrigerator I think), was just like being at home and it actually helped us not miss our 2 dogs quite as much. They are NOT, in any way, a nuisance if you like dogs and we love dogs so........ Driftwood is a perfect 'base' to have to explore this wonderful island. There is a minor mosquito issue in the evening, but, there are plenty of ways to keep them at bay and the mosquito net for the bed worked extremely well. They weren't anywhere near as bad as we get in CT in the summer. A mild annoyance at worst, but that is the case all over the island. I really believe that the ONLY way this cottage could have been better is if the beach was right next to the pool. However, Jabberwock beach is less than a 2 min. drive down the street and the island has SOOOO many stunning beaches to explore that you wouldn't want to just 'stay' at your location anyway so.......... To sum up, Sarah and John's Driftwood Cottage was a wonderful way to stay on a wonderful island. We were sad to leave and we would recommend this location to anyone who wants a relaxing stay on a wonderful, friendly island.

Owner response:Thank you both, and I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and our island. Sarah

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

A Real Getaway

Guest: Odette (Boulder, CO)
Date of Stay: 12/18/10 Review Submitted: 01/02/11

My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon - one that was several months delayed - and it was a delightful and private place. The accomodations are nice, Sarah and John are so friendly, and it's nice to come after a day of sight-seeing to a secluded cottage, instead of your typical touristy resorts. And the dogs are WONDERFUL!!!! Thanks Sarah and John for everything!

Owner response:Thank Todd and Odette, I hope you will be back sometime soon. Sarah

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Fantastic second honeymoon

Guest: Nikki (Milford, New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 10/10/10 Review Submitted: 10/26/10

My husband and I spent our second honeymoon at Driftwood Cottage, Antigua. The first real vacation since our first honeymoon 12 years ago! We had great expectations for a restful, romantic holiday where we would have the freedom to tour the island or sit by the pool and relax. The cottage was our home away from home, a private paradise where we enjoyed relaxing days by the pool surrounded by beautiful gardens and followed with romantic dinners. We were able to explore the island at our liesure and benefit from the advice of our gracious hosts who helped us with our every need, from car rental to grocery store. This trip was everything that we had hoped for and more, we will deffinately remember it forever and think of returning soon.

Owner response:Thanks Nikki, We enjoyed your visit and hope it won't be another 12 years before we see you again! Sarah & John

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

Driftwood Cottage for our Honeymoon!

Guest: U & C (Bonfield, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/21/10 Review Submitted: 10/05/10

My husband and I spent our honeymoon at the wonderful Driftwood Cottage. 10 great days filled with sunshine, adventure and relaxation. We rented a car and Sarah made sure we knew how to get to the important places but following the signs and road maps was pretty easy after the first couple times out. We mostly visited beaches all over the island, returning to our little oasis where we'd jump in the pool to get the salt off and then lounge in the beach chairs either in the sun or on the deck. The dogs were nice company and well behaved - although watch out for Lulu, she likes flip-flops! Too cute. September was a great time to visit - good weather (hot but not too hot, sunny with some very brief periods of rain), quiet (had most of the beaches completely to ourselves!), and reasonably priced. We ate out a few times, but also made lunches and dinner at the cottage. The only place we ate at twice was Cloggy's at Falmouth Harbour. We had lunch there twice and didn't need dinner after! Sarah recommended lunch there. So if you're looking for a quiet place to base your daily excursions out of, Driftwood Cottage is the perfect place! Thank you Sarah and John! Our honeymoon in Antigua was a great place to start our lives together.

Owner response:Thanks C & U, Enjoy married life together and we hope to see you back here one day. Anniversary?? Sarah & John

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

Beautiful gardens and gracious hosts!

Guest: Andrew and Mary (New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 07/20/10

Our 8 night stay in Antigua at the Fuller's guesthouse was wonderful. The garden is really amazing - beautiful flowers and colorful birds literally everywhere you look! We rented a car and spent our days exploring the island and the Fuller's guesthouse was a great place to come home to each evening for a dip in the pool and a drink on the veranda. John and Sarah are lovely people and gracious hosts - always friendly and helpful with suggestions and advice for exploring the island.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

A corner of paradise

Guest: Edoardo&Sara (ITALY)
Date of Stay: 03/28/10 Review Submitted: 04/15/10

We stayed in driftwood cottage for 2 weeks. It has been wonderful. The cottage is beautiful, and the ideal place to relax without going out, or the perfect base to explore the island. John and Sarah were fantastic. You don't even see them, if you want your privacy, but if you need their help they'll do everything is possible and even something more. In my last days I injured myself with an exotic plant, and they helped me in all the ways. they called the doctor, they did all what was possible to make me feel more confortable. My girlfreind and I were delighted. They really made me feel part of their family. I would suggest this property to everybody who wants a romantic escape or just a very nice base from which explore the nice island of Antigua. I think we'll come back for sure. Thank you again Edoardo & Sara

Owner response:Thanks Edoardo & Sara, We look forward to your next visit! Sarah

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+.