My friend & I spent an unforgettable week at AntiguaBella for our spring break. We both wanted accommodations that left us with little to want, all that we needed, a quiet relaxing atmosphere, breathtaking views near the beach, & yet somewhere that wasn't too far away from shops or restaurants. At AntiguaBella we got everything we wanted & more. To start, any pictures of the villa are underwhelming to being there in person. It is comfortable, spacious, well equipped, & is simply paradise. It truly felt like home (but of course better). The location & enclosure also provided us with a sense of safety, security, & peace of mind. A larger party will absolutely have no problems living, playing, & relaxing in this space.
Our point of contact was Caril & Chris. Chris picked us up from the airport, & we met Caril at the property. She served us up some rum punch & tropical fruits! These two are extremely lovely people, whom helped us settle into our temporary abode, answered any questions about the villa/the island, & even drove us when they could! They were very professional, informative, kind, & friendly! We couldn't ask for better hosts!
All in all, our week at AntiguaBella was unforgettable! Should the future bring us to Antigua & Barbuda again, we would DEFINITELY want to stay here again. We had an amazing time that definitely rejuvenated us for our return back to real life.
PROS:
-AntiguaBella's managers/hosts are sincere, available, kind, & friendly. They answered all of our inquiries timely.
-Villa is spacious, cleanly, well designed, & comfortable. Everything worked well. You also get complimentary pop, & bottled water in the fridge. Tea, coffee, sugar, a spice rack, salt & pepper, & tupperware to use. They also start you off with dish soap, hand soap, & toilet paper/paper towel that will definitely last longer than a week (depending on your consumption of course).
FYI:
-Taxis cost ~$10 - 40 depending on the distance. Book taxis a day prior if you have early plans.
-Jolly Harbour has a grocery!
-The villa is actually split, & there is a sweet Swiss couple that occupy the other half. Despite this, there is still plenty of room to roam around the villa. The pictures of AntiguaBella are indeed the space that you will occupy, & the couple have their own distinct section of the property. They are very amiable people, & you still get the privacy that you are looking for. In fact, the couple are very helpful & helped us contact a cab once!