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The Sweet House - an Antiguan getaway perfect for families loaded with amenities

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Sun loungers and gated pool
Pool at night with magical Fox Tail palms
Patio dining at night
Patio, dining area, and pool
Sun loungers

Overview of The Sweet House - an Antiguan getaway perfect for families loaded with amenities

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Jolly Harbour, Saint Mary
  • Popular LocationJolly Beach12 min walk
  • Popular LocationValley Church Beach17 min walk
  • Popular LocationHermitage Bay8 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Sweet House - an Antiguan getaway perfect for families loaded with amenities

Sweet House is a Caribbean getaway ideal for relaxing, loaded with amenities and high-quality furnishings for a perfect hassle-free vacation. Located on a very private fenced lot set back from the street, surrounded by gardens, the house has a private child friendly pool with a gate, new A/C throughout, a high quality dishwasher, and washing machine. Perfect location, just minutes away from a grocery store, restaurants, and amazing beaches and sunsets!

The house was recently renovated with a new fully equipped kitchen, updated bathrooms, new windows with insect screening/security glass, new air conditioning units and ceiling fans in each room, and new high quality bed linens and towels. The house can nicely accommodate up to 8 guests, with a maximum of 6 adults.

The house is very private and secure with a lockable gate at the street and a lockable garden gate at the house entrance. Up to 3 cars can easily be parked in the long driveway.

The gardens will bring peace of mind to parents as young children can play in a totally fenced area set back from the street. There are several varieties of palms on the property - including magical Foxtail Palms (hi-lighted with special night-time lighting) and several varieties of fruit trees including bananas, limes, and lemons.

The terrace offers a high-quality gas barbecue, a kids friendly fenced plunge pool, salt chlorinated, and several new sun loungers. The outdoor covered patio allows a rest away from the sun, a wonderful place for gathering with friends and family, and an area for outside dining with table and chairs.

The interior of the house is un-cluttered, simple, with pleasing spaces and a clean aesthetic with beautiful floor tiles and high-quality, comfortable teak, mahogany, and leather furniture.

The open-space kitchen, living, and dining area and high Caribbean style ceiling provide a relaxing, airy feeling for a perfect holiday spirit.

The kitchen is very nicely equipped with a new microwave, coffee maker, blender, toaster, utensils, cutting boards, tools, pots and pans, and plenty of dishes and glassware.

The master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom while the 2 other bedrooms share the second bathroom. The house is very kid friendly with a child's desk and a few toys and books available in the children's bedroom. The kids' room has recently been equipped with a twin over full bunk bed aside from another twin bed.

All of the beds are furnished with high-thread count linens, pillows, and lightweight duvets. High quality bath and wash towels are provided, as well as plenty of beach towels and sand toys for the kids. An iron, ironing board, and hair dryer are also provided.

Guests have full access to the house, the garden, and the laundry room with a washing machine in the small garage.

Sweet House is ideally situated - only 2 minutes walking distance to one of the main grocery stores and numerous fine restaurants featuring both international and local cuisine, car rental, bars, club, spa, golf course and general shopping, while a further 5 minutes afoot gets you to one of the nicest beaches in Antigua with amazing west-facing sunsets over the splendid turquoise Caribbean sea. Four of the best Antiguan beaches are also within 5 minutes driving distance from the house. The main road is a minute's walk and there are bus services to St John's and other destinations.

The Sweet House is a perfect place to spend an amazing vacation with friends and family, or a romantic getaway with someone special, in a very comfortable and private house.

We wish you a wonderful stay in our Sweet House!

The Sweet House is a registered and certified rental accommodation. It is listed in the ABTA website under the name "Sweet House".

To ensure a comfortable stay for all of our guests, we only accept a maximum of 6 adults and a maximum of 8 total occupants. If there are 7 guests in your booking at least 1 guest must be 8 years old or younger. If there are 8 guests in your booking at least 2 guests must be 8 years old or younger. If occupancy totals are not respected any additional guests will be turned away. This policy is strictly enforced with no exceptions allowed.

The government of Antigua & Barbuda introduced a tourist tax as of October 2021. As per this regulation, all tourists residing in paid accommodations are required to pay a daily tax of $5 USD (payable in US dollars, not EC) for anyone over the age of 6 years. Regardless of where you stay in Antigua as a tourist (a resort, guest house, etc.) this tax will be due. Since the tax is based on occupancy numbers, we cannot add it to our quoting system as they do not allow this kind of per-occupant levy during the booking process. Although we could theoretically add a blanket percentage to the price, this may not be an accurate or fair reflection. This tax is collected by our local host at check-in. We are responsible for submitting a monthly report with taxes due to the government. We will provide you with a receipt for your records.

Property manager

Eva

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Each guest in any renting party understands and agrees to the mandatory liability waiver's terms as a result of booking Sweet House.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1840023

About the area

Jolly Harbour

This villa is located in Jolly Harbour. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jolly Beach and Dickenson Bay Beach. Antigua Botanical Gardens and Reservoir Range are also worth visiting.
Map
Jolly Harbour, Saint Mary

What's nearby

  • Jolly Beach - 12 min walk
  • Valley Church Beach - 17 min walk
  • Fryes Beach - 6 min drive
  • Hermitage Bay - 8 min drive
  • Mosquito Cove Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hemispheres - 9 min walk
  • carribean restaurant and grille - 17 min drive
  • Castaways - 13 min walk
  • Sandra’s Bar and Grill - 13 min walk
  • Miracle's South Coast Restaurant - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sweet House - an Antiguan getaway perfect for families loaded with amenities have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Sweet House - an Antiguan getaway perfect for families loaded with amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sweet House - an Antiguan getaway perfect for families loaded with amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sweet House - an Antiguan getaway perfect for families loaded with amenities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sweet House - an Antiguan getaway perfect for families loaded with amenities located?

Situated in Jolly Harbour, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Jolly Beach and Jolly Harbour Golf Club. Valley Church Beach and Mosquito Cove Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rose-Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
We had the pleasure to stay at the Sweet House last week and it was fantastic. The villa is so beautiful and clean, tastefully decorated, peaceful and very well located. The owner Eva has been very kind and helpful to answer all of our questions prior to our stay. Our local host Mel has been very helpful as well, thank you for the warm welcoming. Perfect for our family with our little one, we would definitely recommend it to family and friends. We will be back for sure, thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fritz j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a relaxing time
Fantastic property, the house has all the conveniences, open concept with a Caribbean flair. We are very close to restaurants and supermarket. Very tranquil. We highly recommend. The host and property manager were amazing.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Friendly
Couldn’t have asked for a better spot for me and my family. I will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Canadian guest
I took my son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildren for a holiday in antigua. The accommodation were perfect for the 5 of us. Each bedroom was seperate and very quiet. Everything was very clean when we arrived. Our host was in contact on whatsapp ahead of our stay for instructions on how to get there from airport and how to get in. She also met us at the house. We had a rental car. The beach is walkable but having a car we felt was necessary to visit different beaches and get groceries. Store is close for food. The pool was great for kids while we were home. I would stay there again.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Bruce R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great for Families
There is a lot right about this property. We waited two weeks to write this review to allow our minor complaints to subside. For a young family (up to teen children) this property is perfect, if you don’t want the extravagance of an all inclusive. You are within a reasonable walk to the Jolly Beach resort. Although we prefer the short drive to other beaches further south. You are also within walking distance of several nice restaurants (a little expensive by Canadian standards), and again a short drive to many more. You have a short walk to the Epicurean grocery store and several vendors that I would place beside any small town Canadian grocery store. Our complaints are minor but irritating. We are VRBO clients for the past ten years. Common courtesy is if you consume the last dishwasher pod (for example) , you buy a new box for the next people. The same goes for the laundry detergent, and the tin foil, salt and pepper, and other consumables. By coincidence, we had to buy all of these as it would appear they all ran out just before we arrived. The house is good for children because the furniture is indestructible. Unfortunately, this durability also means not very comfortable. The cushions are very tired. We needed to sit on pillows at the dining table as the wood chairs were hard on the bottom. The pool is a really nice luxury. The photographs in the ad need to be updated as some amenities have succumbed to time, weather and overuse. (The sun shade is long gone) We did not use the air conditioning as the windows provided a beautiful breeze throughout the night. Full disclosure, you are near two busy roads and can hear them early in the morning as people start their day. Children probably would not notice this. When you go to Antigua, you go to visit the island and all it has to offer. You do not go to stay in the house. As such, this house is perfect for families who want to save a bit of money and still visit one of the best islands in the Caribbean.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Eva

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We've enjoyed vacationing in Antigua for over 15 years, with dozens of visits to this most perfect of tropical islands, and stayed as guests in the Sweet House several times. We loved everything about the Sweet House so much that we purchased it as our special vacation spot for our family and friends! We live in Maine and spend several wonderful weeks each year at the Sweet House.

Why they chose this property

Sweet House is ideally situated - only 2 minutes walking distance to one of the main grocery stores and numerous fine restaurants featuring both international and local cuisine, car rental, bars, club, spa, golf course and general shopping, while a further 5 minutes afoot gets you to one of the nicest beaches in Antigua with amazing west-facing sunsets over the splendid turquoise Caribbean sea. Four of the best Antiguan beaches are also within 5 minutes driving distance from the house. The main road is a minute's walk and there are bus services to St John's and other destinations.

What makes this property unique

The house is very private and secure, surrounded by peaceful gardens, very child and family friendly, with fine amenities and furnishings. It really is a sweet house for a most relaxing and beautiful experience in Antigua. Our wonderful local host lives in the local area and will be there to meet you and assist you during your stay.

The Sweet House is a perfect place to spend an amazing vacation with friends and family, or a romantic getaway with someone special, in a very comfortable and private house.
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