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Secluded 2 Bedroom Villa With Breathtaking Views Over the Caribbean Sea

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Pool
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Woodlands Beach
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Woodlands, St Peter Parish
  • Place, Woodlands Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Montserrat Volcano Observatory
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lime Kiln Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Plymouth (MNI-Gerald's Field)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded 2 Bedroom Villa With Breathtaking Views Over the Caribbean Sea

Fabulous 2 bedroom villa with pool and fantastic sea views located on Montserrat the idyllic and untouched Caribbean Island. The villa is located on a half an acre lot of lush rainforest in the most exclusive Woodlands area of the island. The beach is just a short 7 minute walk down the hill, while the villa itself enjoys complete privacy and is not overlooked. Perfect for a romantic getaway or family holiday.

Both bedrooms have en suite bathrooms, while the kitchen has all the mod cons you could need to self cater. The large undercover veranda is the perfect place to enjoy sundowners or an evening meal, while looking out over the Caribbean Sea towards St Kitts & Nevis.

The villa comes with WiFi as standard, and there is a 50inch flat screen TV with PS3 for games or movies in the evenings. There is a weekly maid service, and airport pick-up included in the weekly rental. While linens and towels are provided. Car hire can also be arranged.

Relax on the veranda or in the pool, and escape the hustle and bustle of modern life. A little bit of paradise on this idyllic forgotten island, experience how the Caribbean use to be.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside if permitted
We expect guests to treat the villa as they would their own home, so please enjoy the villa and your stay. Please remember to put back anything used.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1455763
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Olveston

Located in Olveston, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Woodlands Beach and Lime Kiln Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Woodlands, St Peter Parish

What's nearby

  • Woodlands Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Montserrat Volcano Observatory - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Lime Kiln Beach - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Little Bay - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Foxes Bay Beach - 18 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Plymouth (MNI-Gerald's Field) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Summer Breeze - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Scoreboards - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Emerald Rose Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Isles Bay Beach Bar (Hank's bar) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Attic - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Secluded 2 Bedroom Villa With Breathtaking Views Over the Caribbean Sea have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Secluded 2 Bedroom Villa With Breathtaking Views Over the Caribbean Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secluded 2 Bedroom Villa With Breathtaking Views Over the Caribbean Sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Secluded 2 Bedroom Villa With Breathtaking Views Over the Caribbean Sea located?

This family-friendly Olveston villa is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Woodlands Beach, Montserrat Volcano Observatory and Lime Kiln Beach. Little Bay and Rendezvous Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

BRUCE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close to beach, quiet and private. Nice covered veranda. Great view. Property manager, Yvette, was very helpful and available. Nice cleaning person with service included in rent.
Stayed 34 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Caribbean delight

Lovely setting, nice pool and villa
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a peaceful getaway

Very peaceful and quiet. Ocean view is fantastic, especially the sunsets. Pool is great - just enough sun or shade all day. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous View!!!!

The view from the villa is amazing and it changes throughout the day. The Villa was the perfect size for my wife and me. It is centrally located and close to everything. Enjoy!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil Beauty!

Crows Nest Villa is probably the most private, tranquil place you will find! If you are looking for relaxation at its best, than go no further! The home is located on a hillside just above the ocean. The lovely porch provides a magnificent view of the water down below, and the waves at Woodlands Beach can be heard! We spent all of our time on the porch or in the beautiful pool that is just off the porch. The home is well stocked and was spotlessly clean for our arrival! Miss Yvette Lee, Property Manager, was wonderful in meeting all of our needs for provisions . She shopped for us at least twice, and delivered everything to us . The layout of the villa is perfect with very comfortable beds and bedrooms at opposite ends of the villa. Both rooms have their own full bathrooms. We highly recommend this property, especially if you enjoy relaxation and the environment! Thanks so much to Tom and Chrystal to allow us to stay in your lovely home!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2022
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments Diane! We are delighted that you love Montserrat and the villa as much as we do! It sounds as though everything exceeded your expectations, which is exactly what we aim for! We'd love to have you stay again. Take care, Chrystal & Tom
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Michael M.

Pics were nice but place was terrible. Wish I could get money back!

When I walked in on 12/25/16, the Villa was in terrible condition. 1. No hot water 2. Broken television 3. AC doesn't work (while not listed on the rental in the pics) 4. Dirty bathroom sink and shower 5. Dead bugs (appears to be a roach) in the draws where we are to put clothing 6. Blown light bulbs and have to use our cell phones flashlight to walk down to the car. 7. Trash in the kitchen pale. 8. Over 6 Spiders in the bathroom and webs all around full with bugs. And continue to walk into spider webs. 9. Torn mosquitoes nets at the windows. 10. Broken sliding doors with cracks in the glass. I contacted the property manager and called the owner. Property manager turned on the hot water but could not help with the others. On 12/27 they sent someone to clean the place. While it helped, it did not help with the Broken TV , the leaky roof that dripped on you when it rained (it rained a lot while we were there), the uncomfortable mattress, and more. The owner offered me 50% off my next stay. You could not pay me to stay there again. I also notified HomeAway as I thought it was material non compliance. Won't use HomeAway again ether.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Michael made clear his disappointment when arriving on xmas day, and communicated the TV was broken which hadn't previously been reported. Admittedly our usual welcome was not feasible given it being xmas day which was explained to the guest. We also explained that we were due some renovations, and as such the rental was placed at a discounted price. We're sorry the villa did not meet the guests expectation, and the guest was quite vocal in demanding a refund stating that HomeAway was going to move them elsewhere which was simply not true. HomeAway saw that we had a tricky customer and thankfully noted that we were doing everything in our powers to rectify any legitimate issues ( especially given it was xmas time). Note to all potential future guests, the villa has recently undergone significant renovations, and we do not feel this review fairly reflects the standard of the villa.
Verified

6/10 Okay

kevin w.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Great sunsets

Furniture beat up, uncomfortable, beds & linens old, driveway dangerous and unusable. Pool and lounges nice. Freezer not working well until we called Yvette and had repaired. Beware beach on weekends can have very load music all day into evening, sound carries up the hill. Overall house is rough around the edges.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Hi Kevin, Thanks for the succinct review, great sunsets I would 100% agree. We hope you had an enjoyable stay overall, and were able to enjoy the views and nature despite some frustrations? We would agree the villa is not yet 5 star luxury, and we believe the rate and description reflects this while we continue to improve the villa. Montserrat is a very undeveloped island reliant on imports for pretty much everything, as such everywhere is a little rough around the edges. We are planning to replace beds and furniture very soon. Linens will be replaced asap. Similarly the driveway is on the list of urgent repair jobs. We rely on feedback in order to identify issues and improve the villa, given we are based in the UK. As such we appreciate your comments and have taken them on board. Many thanks Tom & Chrystal
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ian and Mandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Potentially a fabulous villa - lots of plusses but also a few significant minuses

This could be a 5* villa. It enjoys beautiful panoramic views, great pool, reasonably secluded (there is a little used road that runs above and overlooks the villa), teeming with interesting wild-life, comfortable beds and comfortable accommodation generally. Yvette the housekeeper was attentive and responsive .... so what are the downers? The biggest one is access via a very steep drive. The drive is very broken up and you can not get a car up it. This means the car is left on the track below and necessitates negotiating the steep drive by foot which is downright dangerous and slippery when wet. I believe there are plans to attend to this but in the short term, just some steps cut into the very steep bank to the side, might help overcome this. The lighting is very poor. Some we never managed to find out how to operate but most of the switches are not obvious as to where they are or what they operate. In addition, the lighting is dreadful for night reading - both in the bedroom and in the lounge area. The bulb wattage is far to low for comfortable reading and although there are claims that electricity is expensive, a reasonable reading lamp / bedside lamp is an essential. Some of the doors did not operate well. The bedoom door stuck and has done for some time it appears, looking at the marks. The external kitchen door regularly got out of alignment on it's track and could only be closed (or sometimes opened) by going outside and physically lifting it, a herculean task in its own right. We ourselves are of an age but I could foresee some people claiming compensation should they slip and fall heavily on the drive or put their back out lifting that door. We arrived having to quarantine for 5 days. Although there is a great flat screen TV we were not able to operate it ... there was an obsolete phone tangled up in a sea of wires and cables and none of it made any sense at all. We didn't want to use an X-box or whatever ... but it might have been nice to receive contact from the outside world via the telly. The wifi eventually worked perfectly well (given some over the phone instructions from Yvette) so thank goodness for our i-pads! One saving grace for our quarantine period (we were only there for 9 days, 5 of which were in strict quarantine!!) was a very interesting library with a rather eclectic set of books. Whilst there I managed to order 4 of the books on Amazon which were at home awaiting our return! I'm afraid 5* this is not but ......
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 February 2022
Hi Guys, First of all many thanks for your feedback, given that we're overseas owners we rely on this to both maintain and improve the villa. We are indeed aiming for that 5star experience and as such we take all of your feedback on-board. - The light situ has been rectified as I believe you guys also provided similar feedback to Yvette - The sliding doors are booked in to have an overhaul by our maintenance team once the current guests leave - The TV is a smartTV, but it doesn't have a camera on it, we'll look into options in this regard - The driveway is our highest priority in terms of larger jobs, and we're currently getting quotes from local firms to remedy the slope and resurface. We would love the opportunity to host you guys again and see if we can get you up to that 5 star rating next time. :-) Thanks again, and glad that overall you enjoyed the villa, its privacy and wonderful views. Tom & Chrystal
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Clean and welcoming, the owner was very communicative and helpful. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Views, Value, and Vacation

We loved our villa on Monsterrat that felt like home. The views were excellent and we enjoyed the pool daily and comfy pool and porch furniture. There are instructions to fill the hummingbird feeder (and we found plenty of sugar in the pantry) . What a total delight. We were part of grand central station as hummers and bananaquits zoomed in regularly for a sip. We made great use of the well-equipped kitchen, cooking-in regularly, and the dining table on the veranda was fantastic. The sliding glass doors opening up the living room to the veranda were temperamental. One door was cracked. I understand the owners are trying to find replacements. The owners are clearly kid-friendly as a pack & play and high chair were in the villa. The second bedroom with two twins was nice, though we didn't use it. Husband and I did have to adjust to sleeping in a double bed from our years in a queen, but the frogs or coquis sang us to sleep well enough. At night things were always cool enough for good sleeping (I did want to clock a few roosters though in the early morning hours--that's just life in the West Indies!) We loved the people on Montserrat. Its such a small community. Everyone knows each other and the volcano has only tightened bonds among all. Our daily adventures (including walking down from the house to the beach) were wonderful, and we loved returning home each day to Crow's Nest.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Woodland Paradise

Great accommodations! Fantastic location! Great neighbours! Paradise found!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Susan and George C.

Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

GRC

Property was in need of maintenance. Outdoor furniture broken and unusable. Pool fixture out and appears to be electrical hazard. Pool unusable for that reason. Could not lock all doors. Sliding glass door glass is cracked. Light bulbs missing in lamps. Bathroom mat had big holes in it. And pictures on VRBO do not reflect the property in its current state.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Hi Susan & George, So so disappointed to here about your poor experience via your review. Obviously without any feedback during your stay it is impossible to rectify some of the very easily fixable issues while you are there. I 100% agree, that light fittings should have working bulbs, and our managing agent Yvette is on hand to help with any such issues. Same goes for the bath mat, and pool fixture. Both could be changed / re-fitted in an instant. We have new outdoor furniture coming over from the US, and I sincerely apologise that it wasn’t delivered in time for your stay. We do not reside on Montserrat and thus we rely on our managing agent Yvette and guest feedback to keep on top of maintenance and any issues at the villa. I feel very disappointed that there was no communication regarding any of these issues during the stay to give an opportunity for them to be rectified, but instead a permanent 2 star rating is given. The issues mentioned are all very minor maintenance issues, with the exception of the outdoor furniture which as I mentioned is due for delivery from Miami this week. I do not feel 2 stars is a fair reflection on the villa. We don’t profess to be a 5 star hotel, but we do offer a clean and beautiful Caribbean home with a pool and sublime views over the Caribbean Sea, for a very reasonable cost per night. Kind Regards Tom & Chrystal
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

A Tranquil Tropical Hideaway

Stayed in May 2019. From the moment we entered this house, we loved it! It is so light and spacious, with leafy trees all around, and a happy summery atmosphere. For some reason, I could imagine Dean Martin on the porch, sipping cocktails in the 1950’s! The pool is 2 steps from your bedroom, and the verandah looks directly onto the sunset, with a stunning display every night (and colourful friendly iguanas to share it with!). The kitchen is well-stocked and there are lots of interesting books to read, with even a helpful guide to the local birds. There are extra touches too, such as snorkelling equipment laid on. It all feels easy, relaxed and immersed in nature. The beach is just down the road - nobody on it at all - and there are enough interesting things to do. Montserrat Island Tours, with Sun, is an absolute must, and try to see the sweeping view of the volcano and its path, from Garibaldi Hill too. Yvette (the housekeeper) and Mr Gage from the car-hire looked after us well. Montserrat is a charming, laid-back, somehow old-fashioned and sweet island - and Crow’s Nest is the perfect house to go with it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
So glad you had a wonderful time. Thanks for The lovely review. We hope to have u stay again. Kind Regards Tom & Chrystal
Verified

8/10 Good

Caroline S.

Location Can't Be Beat!

This was our second stay at Crow's Nest and we were very pleased to see some lovely upgrades to the residence since last year that enhanced our enjoyment - especially the art on the walls from local artists. But it's really the location that can't be beat - we walk to Woodlands beach twice a day to swim in the sea and usually have the beach all to ourselves! The deck at Crow's Nest is the perfect place to enjoy a sundowner, watch the sunset and catch the green flash! Tom and Chrystal were friendly and responsive as always and Yvette, the new property manager made our stay seamless. Thank you! Looking forward to returning soon!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Almut S.

Wonderful

The villa was all that it says in the description and more. I would not hesitate to return or to recommend to friends. Tom was so helpful prior to our arrival. Answered all questions and went out of his way to help with ferry time tables etc. Tom's representative in Montserrat - Yvette - was just wonderful. She picked us up, helped us getting our local license, help us settle in, was a fountain of knowledge. She kindly helped us book local tours, was there when our ferry was delayed. She really was the most helpful attentive representative. It was with a twinge of sadness we left and the only regret was that we did not book to stay longer. Thank you Tom for sharing your villa and all your help. Yvette - you really were wonderful
Archival

8/10 Good

Caroline S.

Perfect location

Crows Nest is a really comfortable villa with an unbeatable location and a lovely view. The walk to Woodland's Beach (our fave on the island) is quick and easy--just enough exercise to feel at least a little virtuous and still very private. The place itself offers the best kind of simple, indoor-outdoor living, a perfect spot for sundowners looking over the Caribbean Sea. Tom & Chrystal were really responsive and great to work with. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J.R. C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Tom Downie

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We're a young and growing family, with a 4y old girl and 1.5y old boy (as of Mar 2018). We live in Bedford, UK about 50 miles north of London. Tom works in London, while Chrystal looks after the kids and family home.

Why they chose this property

Crows Nest is a beautifully designed 2 bedroom villa, with stunning panoramic views over the Caribbean Sea. We fell in love with the view, the design of the villa and the secluded setting.

What makes this property unique

Unlike a lot of villa's in Montserrat, Crows Nest is immersed in the natural vegetation on the 0.5 acre plot and surrounds, which gives a very secluded feel, which when combined with the view is really quite unique.
The pool is great and also benefits from the amazing views over the ocean.

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