We rented two studios during half-term week at the end of October. We hired one studio for us, and one for our two teenage kids (14 and 17). The cottages are right next to each other and the front doors are only a few yards apart, so it's a good solution for anyone with older children who are OK to be by themselves. We felt totally safe and often left the doors open when we went out for the day. As others have written, Karol and Merv are great hosts and they get the balance right between leaving you to it and being on hand when you need them. We hired their car (a well-used Nissan Murano) and got taxi transfers to/from the apartments. The studios are set up in the hills and it is a steep and rough road to get there, which is why the Murano is a good solution (even if the stereo doesn't work). Jolly Harbour is less than 10 minutes away by car, with its well-stocked supermarket and range of good restauarants. Some of the nicest beaches (Ffryes Beach, Valley Church Beach, Little Ffryes) are a demanding walk away, but only 5 minutes from your base by car. Having your own pool and bar/BBQ area is also a really nice feature. Would definitely come back.…
If you'd like to have a comfortable detached unit villa all to yourself, away from the resort crowds, and with a huge patio and excellent view, Karol and Merv have the place for you! Stoneyhill is a great value for any traveler wanting to explore Antigua at their own pace. There are multiple excellent restaurants and beaches within a few minutes drive. When we go back to Antigua I won't even bother to research other places -- I'd definitely stay here again!
The most wonderfully relaxing place to stay with one of the best views in Antigua. Karol and family always on hand if you need them for info etc but the studios have everything you need not that you will spend anytime inside as the wraparound veranda views are incredible with really comfortable lounges and a hammock if you dare. The pool area is lovely and you can use the fridge in the bar area to store your drinks etc until you need cooling down. This is our fifth visit to Antigua and by far the best place to relax and soak up this incredible Island. Thanks Karol, Merv and Family WE WILL BE BACK!
Where to begin?! The accommodations were perfect for us-- very clean, AC worked great, everything we needed to cook meals daily, a huge porch facing the sea, comfortable furniture, a refreshing pool steps away. Three cottages, but perfect privacy. Car rental set up for us, as well as transportation from and to the airport. Great communication before and during our trip, regarding things to do, where to eat, where to shop, etc. This is exactly the type of vacation we love. We could be as busy as we wanted, and then relax as much as well. Many beautiful beaches, the best were nearby--Coco Bay, Valley Church. Some of best foods were roadside stands, including Cavell's. If you're like us (do not want touristy, busy, crowded scenes), then come here. It's no surprise many guests stay for weeks or months. Relaxing, beautiful, paradise. As near perfection as Stoneyhill is, there's one thing that exceeds the amazing accomodation......and that is the hosts, Karol and Merve, who after knowing them only a few days, have become our friends. It's hard to put into words how special they are. We LOVED the island, the beaches, the sunsets, the Cooking with Rum class at Nicole's Table, the Wadadli Cat boat ride around the island, our trip to Devil's Bridge.....but our favorite thing we did, the highlight of our trip.....was spending time chatting with Karol by the pool, sharing stories and laughter, becoming friends. Thank you Karol! …
The balcony and the view were real highlights of our trip. Karol and Merv were amazing. They not only gave us some delicious Xmas day meats (a taste of home) but also helped massively when I fell ill. The location is great, near some amazing beaches and a 5 min drive away from a good supermarket. We would recommend getting a car.
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