Reviews of Property: Luxury Montserrat villa, private pool and panoramic ocean
Description
Villa,
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9, 3 Bathrooms
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9, 3 Bathrooms
Facilities
near the sea, rural,
pool,
garden,
balcony,
internet access
Rates
per property
Set rates in US Dollars
Set rates in US Dollars
$1,120 -
$1,281/week
GBP Conversion - Estimated
£671 -
£767/week Ian or Joanne Heath
+1 (0)250-6529914
Speaks: English
9 Reviews of Property 404108 in Montserrat
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This home is positively PARADISE!
Review Submitted: July 18, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2009
Villa Pimenta has been refurbished for comfort and luxury! The owners have thought of everything.The moment you enter the courtyard the front door of this home teases you to enter! Once entering the vast openness of the living area with wall to wall glass sliders, breathtaking views of the terrace, pool, lush mountain over to the sea overwhelms your senses!
The furnishings are simple, but exquisite ! They have tiled throughout with terracotta tiles which extends out to the terrace and pool area.
Being a cook, they have provided a haven for enjoying the views and your group while prepping, There's plenty of counters and top end pots/pans, dishes, glassware and to our surprise insulted cocktail glasses!
The Master Bedroom is decorated with a beautiful West Indies king size suite and the attached bath with large walk in closet. Not to mention the shower has room for 4 or more! This bed was one of the best I have ever slept in, being fussy, since I've had back surgery.The guest room is located on the other side of the home (split plan) and is decorated with twin beds and lots of light! The surprise was opening a door off the hall going toward the guestroom and finding a bunk beds behind them, so cute.
On the terrace there are many areas to sit and socialize or a quiet place to appreciate the view or read. They have a gas grill out on the terrace for outdoor cooking. The pool was wonderful with views east to the mountains, to the west the Caribbean Sea and beach
We went out to eat twice. Weds eve we went to Olveston's for their BBQ, which is less than 5 mins away. A beautiful older estate with large porch that has tables for dinner. Another day we went to Tina's near Brades and had a wonderful lunch, fresh shrimp, yum!
Top things for us were exploring the countryside, going to the Montserrat Volcano Observatory, the beach and snorkeling.
We can't say enough about this property, spotlessly clean, comfortable, beautiful grounds and the owners have spared no expense!! I brought my laptop and had absolutely no problem with the wireless, very convenient.
The owners are very helpful and returned our inquiry quickly. It was just the two of us, our friends couldn't join us.I would highly recommend this for a couple, family or a group of friends! I travel a lot and have owned a B&B, this was simple luxury. Best rental on this island, no surprises and you will not be disappointed!!
We thank you for sharing your home, YOU made our vacation!
The furnishings are simple, but exquisite ! They have tiled throughout with terracotta tiles which extends out to the terrace and pool area.
Being a cook, they have provided a haven for enjoying the views and your group while prepping, There's plenty of counters and top end pots/pans, dishes, glassware and to our surprise insulted cocktail glasses!
The Master Bedroom is decorated with a beautiful West Indies king size suite and the attached bath with large walk in closet. Not to mention the shower has room for 4 or more! This bed was one of the best I have ever slept in, being fussy, since I've had back surgery.The guest room is located on the other side of the home (split plan) and is decorated with twin beds and lots of light! The surprise was opening a door off the hall going toward the guestroom and finding a bunk beds behind them, so cute.
On the terrace there are many areas to sit and socialize or a quiet place to appreciate the view or read. They have a gas grill out on the terrace for outdoor cooking. The pool was wonderful with views east to the mountains, to the west the Caribbean Sea and beach
We went out to eat twice. Weds eve we went to Olveston's for their BBQ, which is less than 5 mins away. A beautiful older estate with large porch that has tables for dinner. Another day we went to Tina's near Brades and had a wonderful lunch, fresh shrimp, yum!
Top things for us were exploring the countryside, going to the Montserrat Volcano Observatory, the beach and snorkeling.
We can't say enough about this property, spotlessly clean, comfortable, beautiful grounds and the owners have spared no expense!! I brought my laptop and had absolutely no problem with the wireless, very convenient.
The owners are very helpful and returned our inquiry quickly. It was just the two of us, our friends couldn't join us.I would highly recommend this for a couple, family or a group of friends! I travel a lot and have owned a B&B, this was simple luxury. Best rental on this island, no surprises and you will not be disappointed!!
We thank you for sharing your home, YOU made our vacation!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: When I read your glowing review it reminded me why we are always so sad to have to leave our beautiful home.
Thank you so much.
Thank you so much.
What an INCREDIBLE place!!!!!
Review Submitted: May 17, 2009
Date of Stay: April 2009
From the moment we first arrived we were awestruck by the beauty and atmosphere created by the breath taking views and lovely accommodations. We enjoyed our relaxing seclusion poolside, deck side, inside, outside and when we ventured out to explore the island everyone we met was nice and friendly. The atmosphere of the island is like going back in time to the 1960's. The pictures and description of the Villa are great, but the experience of having stayed there is awesome. We will definitely be returning in the future. This is definitely a place to go when you don't want the hustle and bustle of a tourist trap island. The kitchen is very accommodating and user friendly, but a night out for dinner at the Olveston House should be a staple to everyone that visits. The stars at night are incredible, and the sunsets are truly amazing.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Romantic Getaway
Perfection in Paradise
Review Submitted: April 16, 2009
Date of Stay: March 2009
Mark knew what the villa looked like before the renovations, and congratulates you on a fantastic job. It is truely inspiring for us, who are in the early stages of a similar and daunting project!
The attention to even the smallest details were well thought of and added to our comfortable stay.
From the sunrise over the volcano, to the sunset over the Caribbean sea, the views from the villa are spectacular, throughout the day.
We can highly recommend Villa Pimenta and will look no further for a wonderful place to stay, should our own renovations take longer than planned.Thank you for sharing your great vacation villa!
The attention to even the smallest details were well thought of and added to our comfortable stay.
From the sunrise over the volcano, to the sunset over the Caribbean sea, the views from the villa are spectacular, throughout the day.
We can highly recommend Villa Pimenta and will look no further for a wonderful place to stay, should our own renovations take longer than planned.Thank you for sharing your great vacation villa!
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Good luck with the renos, and we look forward to meeting our new neighbours.
Best Family Vacation Ever
Review Submitted: April 15, 2009
Date of Stay: April 2009
This property is perfect for those who truly want to "get away from it all". Travelled with our 3 teenagers, and had our best family vacation yet. Lots of relaxing, and lots of together time exploring. Where else in the Caribbean can you have a beach to yourself? Volcano was fascinating. Island people laid back and friendly. Villa is beautiful - exactly as it appears. High quality interior furnishings and accessories. Beds extremely comfortable. Lots of room. The wrap around patio overlooking the ocean was hard to leave! HIke to Rendevous Bay was taxing - but so worth it! Don't go looking for sophistication and commercialization. Just enjoy the Caribbean the way it was before developers turned the other islands into a mini USA!
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks.
More members of the Montserrat fan club !
Hope you will come back again.
More members of the Montserrat fan club !
Hope you will come back again.
Vacation perfection!
Review Submitted: March 31, 2009
Date of Stay: March 2009
We stayed at Villa Pimenta in mid-March 2009, as a party of three, two adults plus our 7-year-old child. The villa was perfect! Our daughter loved the pool and we liked the fact that it's nicely laid out with plenty of deck space. As a parent, I don't like cramped decks and kids may trip more easily on deck furniture etc. The villa is beautifully and very tastefully decorated: great furniture choices! And the kitchen is equipped with quality cooking gear such as All Clad pots and pans, very sharp knives and plenty of utensils so you won't be frustrated while cooking meals. (I've stayed at cottages where the kitchen equipment is clearly an afterthought or from the dollar store: unsharp knives, old pots and pans etc). We enjoyed cooking our own meals and using the top-of-the-lie barbecue on the wraparound deck with a view to the Old Road Bay. Lots of space, a beautiful front courtyard, laundry downstairs, and wonderous views of the sea and volcano make this an awesome property. We also loved the fact that there were plenty of bath and beach towels. The bedrooms are very comfortable. The villa is spotlessly clean, and while yes, you will need a rental car, driving around affords you a great opportunity to explore the island. A hen wandered onto the lawn, mountain chickens (giant toads) came out at night on the lawn, and terns visited during the day. It's a beautiful property and extremely, extremely well priced compared to some of the other properties on the island, which offer fewer amenities and space. This property would be perfect for couples, a group, and families. We chose it in part b/c the layout allowed us to watch our child by the pool at all times: from the deck, from the living room, from the kitchen, and even from the master bedroom. The property manager and owner were very nice to deal with and we will be back soon, we hope! 10 out of 10!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
People with Disabilities,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks so much. We think we have a beautiful home, but we are also thrilled to be able to share the wonderful island of Montserrat with people who may not have experienced such a unique Caribbean island before.
Hope you will visit again.
Hope you will visit again.
Michael & Allison
Review Submitted: February 26, 2009
Date of Stay: February 2009
Just wanted to let you know we had a marvellous week in Montserrat. Your villa was amazing - beautifully decorated and luxuriously equipped, and didn't seem at all crowded with 7 of us! We thoroughly enjoyed the wrap-around deck and pool ... and spent many hours on/in both. While we were there, we experienced a lahar, and spent quite a bit of time exploring the after-affects of the mudflats by the beach. We found the people so friendly and interesting, loved touring (Garibaldi Hill and Jack Boy Hill were highlights, as was the MVO), and were grateful for Susan's restaurant recommendations, with Olveston House being our favourite. Our trip over with the OnDeck yacht from Antigua was a great adventure, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. I'd maybe recommend flying back ... the return trip goes against the wind and is therefore much choppier, as well as quite late in the day. All in all though, a fabulous holiday in a lovely home on a beautiful island ... thank you!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks for the tip regarding OnDeck. We are staying here at the moment and will be trying Olveston House ourselves.
Please come back again, and thank you for your kind words.
Please come back again, and thank you for your kind words.
Peacefull Tranquility
Review Submitted: January 12, 2009
Date of Stay: November 2008
Fantastic week at Villa Pimenta, very very relaxing. The Villa has been beautifully updated with brand new kitchen and bathrooms etc. Spent most days around the pool soaking up the sun and enjoying the amazing ocean amd Volcano views. Very quite during the week but on the weekends local pubs are quite lively and fun to go out for a couple of drinks. Lots off great hikes, deserted beaches and friendly locals. Enjoyed a few meals out (especially the Royal Palm), fresh seafood from fisherman, and fresh fruit from the numerous fruit trees in the local gardens! Thanks very much, definatly will be back! That pool was awesome!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Pet-friendly,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Montserrat is how many of the more popular Caribbean islands used to be. Pleased that you enjoyed your visit to the Emerald Isle.
Villa Pimenta for Christmas
Review Submitted: January 8, 2009
Date of Stay: December 2008
Our family of 5 enjoyed Christmas here. It was a wonderful villa - just as advertised. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, great pool, interesting views of the volcano and the ocean from both the covered deck and poolside. We were picked up at the ferry dock by Winston (we also rented an SUV from him) and taken to our villa where there was a stocked fridge (prearranged with property manager) and shortly after dinner was delivered by Simon (also prearranged). I highly recommend that you do the same! House was clean and well maintained as were the gardens. We enjoyed New Year's dinner at the local restaurant "Gourmet Gardens" - try their rum punch! Good hike over the mountain to Rendezvous Bay at the other end of Montserrat - pack your snorkelling gear in for some good snorkelling there (to the right as you face the water). Boat charter with Green Monkey Charters - Troy took us to view Plymouth from the water and had a good running commentary on what we saw along the way. We even caught a barracuda for dinner on the way back!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: So glad you enjoyed your stay, and thanks for sending me your amazing pictures.
Absolutely Beautiful
Review Submitted: December 8, 2008
Date of Stay: November 2008
We'd like to say thank you very much for a wonderful week at Villa Pimenta, it was everything that was promised and better! The villa was beautifully decorated and maintained, and had the most amazing views over the ocean. Montserrat is a lovely island and the villa is in a great location, close to the beach, convenient driving distance from everything and very peaceful. The villa had a huge veranda which we could watch the sunset from every evening and where we could eat all our meal because the weather was always warm! This may have been the best holiday we've ever taken, thank you very much for all your help throughout our booking and travel process!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: I am pleased to report that Montserrat is now able to provide ferry transport from Antigua to Montserrat,as well as the regular Winair flights. That will give us another option for getting to this special island .
Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Glad you enjoyed your stay.
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