20 comentarios del Inmueble 216701 Nisbet Beach, San Kitts y Nevis

We had read all the highly favorable comments prior to this, our first, trip to Nevis in February 2012 and we were just a tad skeptical that the experience could be as good as the descriptions. I won't repeat all the details of the prior descriptions...only to say that they are all accurate, and then some. Nothing could prepare us the the wonderful sounds of the ocean and the trade winds and the sheer beauty of the property and the island. The four of us from Connecticut hiked, ran, and cycled and, of course, lounged by the pool. Then two of us spent a week in the Conch Shell Cottage, which is small (but seemed bigger with each day we were there). For mountain and road bike enthusiasts, the Wheel World shop at nearby Oualie Beach is well equipped with a very knowledgeable and helpful owner, Winston. Highly recommended. The car rental through Marlon went without a hitch, and his tour of the island is a terrific orientation. Favorite meals (other than eating "at home" in the villa: the Thursday grill buffet at Nisbet, next door, Neve restaurant at the Four Seasons, and the Golden Rock restaurant, a mystical place that seems like Shangrila. As noted in other testimonials, Jane and Ron are wonderful hosts who did everything they could to make our stay enjoyable. It's a very beautiful, restorative place.

Some advice though: selections of foods and wines aren't the greatest in the island stores (although the restaurants have gourmet choices). For instance, if you're an artisanal cheese lover, you'll adapt to Kraft Cracker Barrel by necessity. If you're into high-end Euro or California wines, you'll get used to the lower-end Chilean wines that are available, which are decent and inexpensive. Many other items are of limited selection too, but it was good to get to know the local shopping cultures. Last bot not least, the people of Nevis are very warm and gentle...really lovely people.

Peter and Laura,
March 2012

November 17, 2011
This was something of a novel experience for us.. Peg had been to other Caribbean Islands. Frank had rented villas in Italy. Neither of us had ever heard of Nevis. We chose Coral Reef Villa because it sounded so nice and looked enticing on the Internet. We read the glowing testimonials but we were still skeptical. It seemed too good to be true.

Rather than being too good, it was even better. And to our total satisfaction it was all true. This place was , in fact, so much lovlier and more charming than the website suggested _ from its expansive design, the comfortable, well-appointed furnishings; the lush tropical gardens and ,of course, the breathtaking sea views. The most difficult choices during our two-week stay was whether to relax on the lanei, lounge around the pool or wander onto the beach, which we discovered after much exploration, is one of the nicest on the entire island.. We started dining out but soon decided it was even more pleasant to cook our meals in the well-equipped kitchen and enjoy this wonderful villa even more.

We were also a little reluctant about having a full-time housekeeper and gardener and wondered at the outset whether they might be too intrusive. It didn't take very long for us to look forward to daily visits with Jeanette, who was a warm, friendly presence, sharing the latest news, chatting about her life and thankfully relieving us of all those day-to-day chores that we were eager to get away fron in the first place. We didn't get to talk much with Henry but we loved watching him carefully tending to the lawns and gardens.

And we could not have hoped for a more gracious and helpful hostess than Jane. Even from a distance, calling several times from her home in Pennsylvania, she made sure we were comfortable, sharing information about her family and her experiences on Nevis like an old friend,offering suggestions for activities and restaurants, arranging a free tour with Marlon and alerting us to an opportunity to share the water taxi with another couple on the way back to the airport. Her thoughtful gift of transportation from the airport exit in St. Ktts to the very door of Coral Reef, saved us much anxiety and made us feel welcome.

Thank you Jane and Jeanette and Marlon and Henry and Bonnie. You made us feel like privileged guests embraced by a warm family generously sharing a truly wonderful world. We're already plotting our return. Peg & Frank

Coral Reef Villa is everything the reviews make it out to be. The villa is relaxing, private, secluded and spacious – but not so isolated as to make you feel as though you are in the middle of nowhere.

Nevis is a quiet, relaxed island and Coral Reef is a quiet, relaxed place to stay. While there is no air conditioning, the fans and natural breeze keep the place cool and we spent the majority of our time in the spacious porch which is behind mosquito screens meaning the view of the pool, garden and beach is unhindered but you don’t get bitten by the critters. The two hammocks on the porch are great for mid-afternoon snoozing and the good-sized pool fantastic for splashing into to cool off in the hot weather.

The villa is a short 5min walk away from the upscale Nisbet Plantation, which is very welcoming and serves up fantastic meals and cocktails. The Nisbet chalets are just the other side of the Coral Reef access road, which leads directly to the picture perfect beach. Also 5mins walk away is the Nisbet Beach Bar which serves good, informal lunches and opens late on Thursdays with a great atmosphere. Additionally, the local dogs are friendly and well-mannered – they’ll keep their distance if you’re not interested but are well worth befriending and will reward you by keeping a loyal eye on the property!

We hired a car for the week and I would thoroughly recommend doing so, which Jane can set up for you. The whole island can be driven round inside of 45minutes and there are a ton of nice places to stop off for lunch and a sunbathe/ snorkel – Double Deuce at Pinney’s Beach and Oualie Beach are particularly recommended, with Golden Rock Plantation a great bet for a nice dinner. Jane sends out a ton of information about places to go and things to see and will facilitate any adventure you wish to take on, such as hiking up to Nevis Peak.

Overall, Coral Reef Villa is the perfect place for a relaxing getaway. Jane was not in the country during our visit but called to check all was okay and we were well looked after by the caretaker. Highest possible recommendation.

Just returned from our Nevis vacation last week. Coral Reef cottage is about as relaxing as you can get. Jane and Ron have tried to think of everything and it shows, what great hosts. It has a well-appointed kitchen and BBQ grill for cooking in. Both bedrooms are en suite so it's perfect for two couples or a couple with kids. The pool with floats is refreshing any time of day. Most of our time relaxing at the house was either in the pool or on the fantastic porch.

The beach is just a short stroll down the hill and there are beach chairs at the cottage. The water is fairly shallow up to about a quarter mile out where the main reef is. Snorkeling is just ok unless you swim past the breakers to the main reef. Its a daunting task, but I did it twice with a snorkeling vest. I was rewarded with gobs of reef fish and even swam with a large eagle ray each time. More leisurely is a stroll down the beach away from Nisbet. You can walk about a mile and a half and see very few people.

If your in the mood to see folks, head next door to the Nisbet beach club for some fun. We run our credit card there at the beginning of the week and just charge to our account. No carrying wallets or money that way. Venturing out is very easy if you rent a car from Marlon, about $340/week. The island is small and very simple to navigate. Oualie Beach has lots of activities including bike and boat rentals, dive shop, etc. We did a two tank dive for about $125 including BC/regulator rental.

Nevis is very laid back and quiet. Not a big night life scene so if you're looking to party go some place else. We did do Karaoke at Chevy's one night and had a lot of fun with the locals. Other great nights included eating at Gallipot and a fantastic 5-course meal at Montpelier plantation. Lunches included the wonderful conch chowder and lobster sandwich at Golden Rock, and laid back lobster and drinks at beach bars including Sunshine's and Double Deuce. I'll avoid eating at Coconut grove next time. Great wine list but overpriced and the quality of the cooking was amateurish. A nice atmosphere but not worth the money. One good tip. Stores only sell beer by the singles for about $2 apiece. Avoid that. Go to the beverage depot and buy it by the case and it comes to around 80 cents.

Overall, our stay at Coral Reef was just what we wanted. A very private and relaxing get away without the distractions and noise of a resort. Your own tropical beach with things to do or doing nothing at all.

The Coral Reef Villa was everything described and MORE! Starting from our arrival in St.Kitts to the immaculate home and grounds, it was beautiful and perfect! Jane and Ron did everything to ensure that we had a great time and had everything we needed. The view of the ocean from the screened in porch is breathtaking and the pool only steps away. Everyone we came in contact with was polite and helpful. The best part was Jane showed us where to snorkel and we had so much fun exploring around the rocks and reefs! We also took a long beach walk and learned even more about the island's fascinating history (this was nothing like Maryland's commercialized beaches). I should also mention we loved all the ruins, historic churches and learning about Nevis and its people. Every restaurant provided excellent food and service and best of all no chain restaurants or waiting in lines. It was refreshing to be somewhere where the pace was slower and not full of tourists. The Pauls took great care of us and provided everything we needed at the Coral Reef Villa. It's obvious they care about their guests. Again, it was spotless and the grounds extremely well kept. I can't think of anything that wasn't perfect and I would definitely recommend this gorgeous property to everyone! Thank you again for a wonderful vacation!!

This is a great place to get away from it all! We went for our honeymoon. Having the pool right outside the BEAUTIFUL screened in porch was a plus! The villa was very clean. It looks like the photos online. The walk to the beach is minimal. We had breakfast and lunch at the Nisbet next door and it was great!! Staff was very pleasant and helpful. When we arrived, it was right after 4 days of rain on the island. The roads had a lot of damage and trees were down. They were being fixed the week we were there. A lot of restaurants were just opening up for the season when we got there. The Golden Rock Inn was awesome...excellent conch chowder. The Gallipot was a great meal. Food was fresh everywhere we went and the people were great! Definitely need a car. Marlon Brando was excellent! He met us when we came in at the beach, drove us to the villa, got us the rental car and answered all of our concerns and questions. It helped having Jeanette come in every day. We didn't get to see much of her because we were out most of the times she cleaned the place. Jane, the owner, was wonderful to deal with and supplied us with great information about the islands and resources. She didn't leave a stone unturned! Everything fell into place, as she said, and our vacation was absolutely wonderful! We hope to go back, again, some day.

My wife and kids (ages 12 & 11) spent a week in Nevis staying at Coral Reef. We preceded this stay with 5 nights on sister island St. Kitts. In a nutshell, the trip was awesome and Nevis is the kind of place we could visit for the rest of our lives. Coral Reef made the visit special. The villa is perfectly located next to Nisbet Beach Plantation Resort and close to ample dining options and activities (get a car). It is extremely well furnished and appointed and is as clean as any vactions property could be. We felt right at home from the very first day.

While on-island we did many things. This includes:

Scuba diving (twice) with Scuba Safaris
Self guided hike from Golden Rock up to the "source" (several hours)
Horseback riding on the beach
Golf at 4 seasons
Beach time
My daughter took sailing lessons with the "Yacht Club"
Spa Time at Compassionate Touch (up the hill from the police station)
Touring the island and shopping in Charlestown

We had great food at:

Double Deuce
Pizza Beach
Nisbet (date night at the great house and bbq on the beach)
Golden Rock
Gallipot
Oualie Beach
Lime
Sunshine's

The villa is cleaned daily and offers everything you need to cook (we made breakfast almost every day). Best of all, the front porch and pool, where we would "hang out" and listen to music. We loved it!

We look forward to future visits to Nevis and Coral Reef.

We highly recommend Nevis and Coral Reef Villa to anyone who is looking for a bit of peaceful paradise away from the hustle and bustle of the bars and casinos that dominate so many other locations. We miss Nevis and since our departure we have replayed special memories from our week there over and over. Re-entry into the "real world" has definitely been met with resistance as we linger a bit longer in Nevis in our minds. We have rented a number of private residences in the states and in the Caribbean islands over the years but have never experienced the kind of personal touch that has been the hallmark of our trip to Coral Reef Villa. We read every entry in the villa’s guest book and the theme is consistently positive and reiterates our observation of the detail that is so reflective of the care and dedication Jane and Ron Paul have given the villa, the guests, and to the welfare of the island. We found that Nevis offered many natural "nuggets" of diversity to guests that exceed many of the other islands we have visited. We love the remote, peaceful, natural beauty that Nevis and Coral Reef offer and we hope that all Nevisians will continue to overcome the temptation to increase tourism with the Sandals-type resorts, condos, strips of beach bars and karaoke bars, cruise ship shopping, "booze cruises", etc. We hope they will resist the lure of becoming a "one-size-fits-all" vacation destination and set themselves apart and promote themselves as a very natural, unspoiled spot for those who love to do nothing other than relax and enjoy nature’s beauty. We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks for sharing your generous hospitality, lovely villa, and tips to enjoy this little slice of paradise.