Shell Villa

Shell Villa is tucked away inside Turtle Bay on the south coast of Antigua. Enjoy utter privacy and quiet as you sit on its seafront verandah and gaze at the spectacular sunsets over gently smoking Montserrat. Surrounded by stunning vistas of ocean and the gentle slopes surrounding Rendezvous Bay, not a single building mars the view - a very private bit of paradise.

Shell Villa has three double bedrooms, all with ceiling fans and ensuite bathrooms, a large kitchen with fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine. The spacious living/dining area includes a CD, TV and DVD player. The villa is fully equipped and furnished - just bring beach towels - and has weekly garden and maid service. The gardens and plunge pool (with sun deck and barbecue) are planted with gorgeous bougainvillaea, hibiscus, and palms.

Self sustaining and environmentally friendly, Shell Villa generates its own power from solar panels. The panels work hard under the sunny Antigua skies, but to ensure your comfort there is a back-up generator for the odd cloudy day. Voltage is US style 110/60cycles. Additionally, its large water cistern enables you to enjoy pure rainwater for drinking, showering etc.

The gentle lap of waves on the shore lulls you to sleep, and greets you again as you wake to that wonderful Caribbean morning light. A short stroll along Turtle Bay there is a sandy beach with sea shells aplenty.

While the time you spend at the villa ensures quiet seclusion, there is plenty to do in the nearby environment. Falmouth Harbour and Nelsons Dockyard in English Harbour are a five-minute drive from the villa. They are visited by some of the most fabulous yachts in the world - catch them with binoculars as they majestically sail across the ocean view from Shell Villa.The constant flow of private yachts, their crew and guests, ensure a lively social scene and a plentiful supply of excellent restaurants, cafes and bars in these harbours.

For those who are athletic, more adventurous and energetic, there are some spectacular, well-marked walks along the coast to totally deserted beaches, and wonderful views from some of the historic ruins around English Harbour and Shirley Heights. There are also tennis and squash courts nearby.

There is a wonderful continental bakery, good wine/liquor store and local grocery store within a 5-minute drive from the villa. There is an ATM machine, bank and Post Office in Nelson's Dockyard. A Cable and Wireless office offers mobile phones for hire.

Rates for Three Bedroom option:

May 16 2006 - Nov 30 2006: US$1700 per week ($1850 in 06/07 season)
Dec 1 2005 - May 15 2006: US$2400 per week ($2600 in 06/07 season)
Boat Show and Xmas 2007: US$3,200 per week
Cricket, Classic and Race Week 2007: US$3200 per week

Rates for Two Bedroom option

May 16 2006 - Nov 30 2006: US$1200 per week ($1350 in 06/07 season)
Dec 1 2005 - May 15 2006: US$1700 per week ($1850 in 06/07 season)
Boat Show and Xmas 2007: US$3,200 per week
Cricket, Classic and Race Week 2007: US$3200 per week

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