Temperature: 25°C Wind: 2 N/A 0 VAR
Pressure: 1013.9[hPa]
2010-02-10 Kerri Anne
Hello Nigel,
We arrived back in Boston late Saturday night into the freezing cold wishing we were back at Villa Nicobar. We can not stop talking about our AMAZING vacation that we just had thanks to your wonderful villa. It seemed like so long ago when we found this place online and it was worth the wait. I know you advised feedback so I thought we would help out.
Basically everything was perfect. All 8 of us had a great time and will hopefully be able to return to the villa soon in the future. Merle, as you know is a great help. She helped us out throughout the week. She gave us info on where to go, how to get there, and what to do. She showed us how to get to the grocery store the night we arrived which was a huge help. We got a cab from the airport and now know for the future to tell the cab driver to go to Deep Bay Heights as everyone knows where that is. Just a little tip to tell people if they are taking a cab and have never been to the villa before. Also leaving the airport its $28 now if you are not a resident of Antigua.
We ended up returning the car that we rented early because we decided to have cabs drive us around. We used a guy named Vere which Merle recommended and he was above and beyond kind. He charged us real low prices and was super nice every time. We did 2 excursions....ziplining (which I would not recommend- they were rude and it was a small course) and Catamaran to bird island which was fun. It was a great walk and exercise to walk down to Galley bay for breakfast or down to deep bay beach over the rocks. Merle was not sure if we could walk down but it was great if you like to get some exercise with climbing.
Honestly, I would have been just as happy relaxing all day long and not leaving Deep Bay Heights/Villa area without the excursions, but it was nice to try new things. We ended up buying a blender for the Villa because we bought a bunch of stuff to make mixed drinks and Merle had said there was one, but it was never replaced so we picked one up at the store while we were out for the villa so others can enjoy it. I hope that helps you out with feedback. All 8 of us would like to thank you again for our amazing vacation. I really hope to return to the villa soon in the future. We have been telling everyone about Villa Nicobar and how relaxing it is. You are very lucky to own such an amazing place, I hope you enjoy it to the fullest!
Hope to return soon & thank you again,
Kerri Anne
2009-12-09 Mike & Anna
I just wanted to send a note to let you know that we had an absolute amazing time and your Villa was everything and more than your web site shows, the views were amazing! Nigel, I've been very fortunate to say that I've traveled many places world wide and I have to tell you that this past trip will hold very fond memories and I have to say that it was if not one of our best trips. I remember reviewing your site prior to our trip and noticed from the testimonials listed that there was quite often mention of Merle, I can now "clearly" see why, she was absolutely fantastic and went out of her way many times to make sure we were doing O.K. and always there to help and make sure we had a great time. We had a daily routine happening and part of that was always looking forward to seeing her smiling face and kind words, we instantly felt at home once meeting her and felt like family.
The other amazing part of our trip was Chef Vere, Merle managed to contact him and made the arrangements for him to come in every other night and I have to tell you that I now know how it feels like to live like a King, his professionalism and talents will leave memories with us that will last a lifetime. I know those are strong words but we truly feel this and besides the professionalism and talents, most appreciated was his personality. I would absolutely recommend Chef Vere to any of your clients looking for someone to come in during there visit and know for sure that they will have no regrets.
We definitely plan on returning and look forward to seeing our life long friends (Merle/Vere) again.
Thanks very much for everything and we'll be in touch.
Thanks again
Mike and Anna
2009-11-25 Ruta
Nigel, your villa is beyond lovely. Truly. It's even more stunning than the photos online could possibly illustrate. Michael and I loved the villa and also appreciated the attention to every last detail within the property. In addition, the information and instructions you sent in advance were so helpful and covered any question we could have had. We loved driving around and as you predicted, found everything and more at the Woods mall. Our favourite beach location was Valley Church because it had the Nest Beach Bar and Restaurant on site. Loved their coconut shrimp!
As I'm sure you know, Merle is an absolute gem. She greeted us warmly and the villa was absolutely spotless. We could have eaten off the floors on any occasion! Merle was extremely attentive and seems to a have a personal love for Villa Nicobar. It's not just "a job" for her. She was always checking to see if we needed anything.
Vere is a treasure and his meals were wonderful. My husband Michael is a photographer and took tons of photos of the villa, Antigua, and also Vere's food. I'm attaching some of the photos of Vere and his meals in case any of your other renters inquire. Just send them the pics and they'll be hungry instantly.
Thanks again Nigel. We truly appreciate your help and loved the villa.
2009-11-08 Adam Leedel
Beautiful place. I was there las year and will return for sure
2009-07-23 Jimmy
We are back home and missing Villa Nicobar already. Drew (my wife) and our sons really enjoyed the vacation. Your home was especially nice. We have often rented villas and this is the very first time the villa turned out better than the advertisement. I can not express how special Mearle is but I am sure you know that. Besides keeping the villa perfect, she was always there if we had a need. She is also terrific with the kids and a lovely person. Drew especially enjoyed a friendship with her and enjoyed her company. Finally we enjoyed eating at the restaurants in town and having “Australian” ice cream every evening.
July 09
2009-05-13 Jamie
We had an incredible time at Villa Nicobar during our honeymoon. The villa is beautiful and we really enjoyed our time there. The pool, the view, and the home all exceeded our expectations and we are grateful that we stayed there. We had an incredible chef (we gave his contact info to Mearl) who cooked us meals everyday and added a lot to our stay. He was a local guy who had previously been the head Chef at The Beach. We would thoroughly recommend the villa. Jamie May 09
2008-12-10 Tanyia Ingham
We have just had a fantastic holiday at Villa Nicobar. The house is absolutely amazing and fitted out to a very high standard. The view from the terrace is spectacular and what must be one of the most perfect beaches in the world is just a stone's throw away. Merle, the housekeeper, is an absolute treasure - always smiling and helpful. We can't wait to go back! Tanyia October 2008
2008-10-20 sarah
What an amazing villa. We spent 2 fantastic weeks with 2 families and had a wonderful relaxing holiday. We have rented several times in Barbados and Nicobar wins hands down. Merle the housekeeper met us at the airport and guided us to the villa. She is a real asset and great with the children and babysat several nights. The view from the deck is spectacular and all the bedrooms are large but we had the master with the Jacuzzi. The pool has some funky lights which made dinner on the terrace with the music going a real event. We loved the space and open plan sitting room and the kids enjoyed the Wii. The villa is fitted out to a real luxury spec and the boys enjoyed playing pool in the evening. We also had really good weather every day and we will defiantly be coming back next year.
Sarah July 08
2008-01-14 Erin
The house is magnificent, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The layout is great. We especially loved the way the kitchen/ dining/ living area flows. It allowed everybody to be part of the action when we were cooking in the gorgeous kitchen
The bedrooms are well spread out with en-suite bathrooms, allowing privacy for all the guests. The pool deck is great. It's where I did my yoga every morning!
And our favourite was Merle. She was so wonderful with the boys, and so helpful with laundry, cleaning and helping in the kitchen.
When we arrived she had a whole delicious meal of rice and peas and chicken waiting for us. For the evening cooking she found us a lady named Mitzi who made us the best coconut rice ever! Merle worked very hard and always had a big smile on her face.
Erin (Christmas 07)
