The location of the property was amazing, allowing us to walk to the shops, great bars, restaurants(Trappas, Place on the Corner, Club House, Flatties, Boom) the marina as well as having a kayak adventure with a 9 year old to get a pineapple juice at Nelsons Dockyard - never mind the view! Pigeon beach was a real find on foot too!
We did hire a car which meant we could explore the island more, do big shops for 10 of us and have some great day trips to entertain the generations - the inflatables at Darkwood Bay, Trainer shopping in St John’s, hiring a boat, horse riding and jet skiing in the sea etc
Anna the property manager was like magic! We had any queries and she would sort it immediately. Izzy has been amazing throughout the whole renting process - especially as we had to move the holiday on a year due to Covid. The cleaners were very patient with us too.
The property itself is comfortable but a little tired in places and I’m sure now the pandemic is settling maintenance will be resumed. It gave us a great amount of space. We knew the cottage was separate (great for 2 nearly 17 year old boys!) however the downstairs bedroom is also very separate (lockable) not accessed from within the main house and it took some getting used too for the parents and the 13 year old girls.
The shape of the pool allowed the mums to sit on the step for “book club” whilst the children played at the other side of the “L”.
With 6 children in and out of the pool and sea we did get through a lot of towels but there are plenty of those in the utility room and the biggest washing machine we have ever seen!
The electricity allowance was fine as well - especially as the much needed AC was on in all 5 bedrooms every night and with 4 teenagers and their devices! The BBQ was used regularly but as a group of 6 we tended to eat at the front around the big table - unfortunately there was was a resident bird nesting in the eaves by the table so the patio needed regular cleaning!
The island, the people, the sea, the sun, the villa and it’s location all made for a super holiday - one the families will never forget.
Thank you