Saint John, Saint John
Calypso Cottage is nestled in the hillside at Halcyon Heights with panoramic views of the Dickenson Bay. Two large bedrooms with king size beds and oodles of space. In the centre of the well kept lush tropical gardens is a shared swimming pool. The perfect place to relax, recharge and rest the soul. Located on the favoured sunset side of the island and convenient for beaches, restaurants, grocery store and just 15 minutes from the airport.
Fully open and certified Covid Secure
Pros: Easy check in, great communication with host, clean, good location, great view from the large balcony. Cons: Definitely rent a car as walking anywhere in the heat is painful as the property is at the top of a big hill. The cleaner cleaned our clothes but mixed expensive white clothes with coloured and ruined the whites. Mosquitos are rampant even when keeping doors and windows shut. Aircon only in bedrooms, would’ve been nice in the main living room/kitchen.
The property was fabulous for what we needed. We used it as a base to travel the island and see all that Antigua had to offer. It was useful having parking available and the swimming pool was just what was needed for a cooling dip on returning back home. The beds were comfortable and the balcony area was great especially with the fans on. We could have done with instructions on how to use the oven/grill and the WiFi was fairly non-existant unless you were out the front door of the property. All in all I would definitely choose the property again and would be delighted with what I got.
Very responsive owner. Property in a great location with an amazing view of Dickinson Bay.
An excellent property 10 mins from the airport located by one of the best beaches on the island. Wonderful views and very comfortable accommodation if you wish to self cater when not enjoying the local eateries. A great place from which to explore the island on various days out. Hiring a hire is a must. Large supermarkets nearby. Lovely pool, what more could you ask for.
Our family enjoyed our week at Calypso Cottage. Helen provided exceptional communication, responding very quickly to all messages. The apartment itself is spacious and comfortable, with a lovely verandah where we spent all our time. The kitchen is functional, equipped with plenty of dishes/cups/glasses and basic cooking tools. Drinking water must be purchased in bottles. Bedrooms are a good size; bring an eye mask if you are sensitive to early morning light. We were happy to find that there were no bugs - we never even took our bug spray out of our bags (Antigua was having a heat wave during the May week that we were there - maybe it was too hot even for the bugs!) That said, we did keep the kitchen clean and did not leave garbage out, as requested. The property at Halcyon Heights Condominiums is beautifully landscaped and well cared for - lots of lovely bright blooms everywhere and a great pool to cool off in at the end of a hot day.
Absolutely lovely, wonderful views, great recommendations, Abe is a gem, pool was a delight, walking distance to two wonderful restaurants! Helen was always very responsive, even while living across the great big pond. ?
Helen’s cottage was exactly as expected and as described in the listing. We really enjoyed the large balcony and spent many hours on it enjoying the amazing view. Helen provided many helpful recommendations, including phone numbers for taxis and other services, which was extremely helpful. The rooms are large, the air conditioning in the bedrooms is strong, and the space was welcoming. We highly recommend Helen’s cottage.
Great location , whole family enjoyed the place. Apartment was clean , comfortable and had everything you’d need. Thank you.
great condo with everything you need. Lanai( porch) was where we lived withbeautifull views, birds and breeze. A bit far from beaches so recommend renting a car to get around.
We had two weeks exploring Antigua from our rental. The location was perfect for both the beaches and for St John’s . We managed to clock up over 1000 km which considering the size of Antigua is a lot of travelling!! The property was very good value for money and the location was perfect. Renting a private house can always be tricky but in Antigua it’s very tricky as there are no resorts as such where you can go out during the evening. This sort of experience is best enjoyed at one of the many all inclusive hotel and resorts in Antigua. We tried to book a table at three different hotels and were told on each occasion that we would need to stay for a minimum of three nights ! So we tended to have lunch at the beach and dinner at the property . The large terrace was perfect for a private dinner with stunning sunsets . Local supermarkets were very good stocking an excellent range which made cooking at home even more pleasurable. The property is very spacious and has two large double rooms both of which are en-suite . The road from the beach is a steep climb but a really good workout as well . I would recommend buying and using a torch as in the evening it gets very dark very early (in Feb ) so walking back to the house is best with some sort of light . In summary it was an amazing two weeks staying at an ideally located property. I wouldn’t consider it to be a luxury property but it was 100% value for money. A big plus when renting is always communication . If we had any queries about absolutely anything the property owner replied instantly despite there being a five hour time difference.
Helen is Amazing at communicating. Shona is great at simple questions about the island. Use them. Ask them questions. You will be happy you did. Rent a car. You will be happy you did. The house is a half a mile walk downhill to Dickinson Bay Beach, but if you want to go explore the island you Must have a car. I can't imagine taking the bus or taxis every time and having to wait and pay for that . Sunsets from the balcony are spectacular. Pool is ok for a quick plunge, nothing special, but views are amazing from there also at sunset with a cocktail. It felt very safe and it was quiet. Kitchen is well equipped except for lacking a couple of wider frying pans. Great selection of chefs knives, silverware and utensils. Fridge is big and cold and you have access to a cooler to bring to the beach along with other stuff like snorkeling equipment. All and all, in two weeks we had a great time. Keep in mind that you are on an island next to a jungle. You are in nature, so you will have to deal with the constant presence of various bugs. We opted not to use any sprays or chemicals, we kept the place extremely clean, but they still find their way in even if you keep the front door closed and the patio door closed as well. Not a problem for us, but many may be put out by this. We never used the Air Conditioning so we can't tell you how it works as we like it nice and warm. If we wanted cold we would have gone to Greenland not Antigua. ? Enjoy the rainstorms and soak the warm sun. Cheers! Vic, Anna and Andre
The property was all we could've wanted and Antigua brought the sun, warmth and heat that beachgoers, like us, love. Exactly, as the listing, overlooking the Caribbean Sea, and millions of butterflies passing by the windows throughout the mornings and afternoons. As walkers, the communal pool was also a blessing in disguise as the beach is at the bottom of the hill and the walk up through the heat from the beach warrants a quick swim. All in all, a superb vacation, and Helen's property and her willingness to help out during the stay was awesome. Highly recommended.
Wonderful family accommodation with amazing views. Located just a few minutes walk from the fabulous beach at Dickinson Bay.
Seriously the most amazing thing about this place is the view. You have unrestricted views of Dickenson Bay and the sunset in the evening from the huge terrace. The rooms were both large. Comfortable beds and a decent kitchen. Cannot complain and the owner and house keeper were very helpful and easy to reach. We will surely be returning. Thanks Helen!
My husband and I stayed at Calypso cottage for 12 nights to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. The condo was spacious, comfortable, clean, and conveniently located near Dickenson's beach. We loved the verandah and the view of the sea and garden's below. it was a great spot for coffee and a book in the morning and quiet dinners in the evening. Loved the white oleander and papaya tree! and the birds that came to visit. The bedrooms were air conditioned for good sleeping. The host provided excellent resources for restaurants and beaches to visit. It was great to have Shona, the housekeeper come and clean/refresh the place about half way through our stay. The community pool was a really nice space and quiet most of the time. Located a few steps away from the front door! We would stay again without a second thought! Thank you again to Helen and Shona for making our trip so lovely.
Property well maintained with all amenities . Excellent view and short 'healthy' walk to and from beach. Gets your heart pumping !!
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