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Private Villa on 2 Acres with Chef and Saltwater Pool

Private Villa on 2 Acres with Chef and Saltwater Pool

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View from house to the pool that has a new saltwater system - NO chlorine.
View of the Great Room - with sitting and dining area
TV can access your Amazon Prime (Firestick) and Netflix, with collection of DVDs
Bedrooms are to the right and ocean view through doors to the left.
All furniture is brand new as of 2022.

Overview of Private Villa on 2 Acres with Chef and Saltwater Pool

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Check out the area

Map
Gingerland
  • Popular LocationMarket Place4 min drive
  • Popular LocationFour Seasons Golf Course14 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle (NEV-Vance W. Amory Intl.)21 min drive
  • Popular LocationPinney's Beach30 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Four Poster Bed

1 Queen Bed

King / Two Twin Bedroom

1 King Bed

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Dining Area

About this property

Private Villa on 2 Acres with Chef and Saltwater Pool

Moon Hill is a unique oasis of seclusion, escape and serenity that is located on 2.5 acres. The villa is located at the foot of a rainforest, on the eastern side of the island of Nevis. The property is accessed though a private gate and is situated at the top of a hill.

From the front balcony you'll have unobstructed and magnificent views of the Caribbean Sea with Antigua, Barbuda (on a clear day), Montserrat, and Guadeloupe visible from the balcony. From the rear you'll be captivated by the spectacular views of Mt. Nevis - a mountain which rises to over 3,000 feet, covered in a lush tropical rainforest.

Next to the house is your own private pool and a covered gazebo in which you can be served lunch by your own cook.

The villa itself is a one-story house with shuttered screen doors which open from within onto a 40' covered veranda with an open terrace for sunning.

The House
The house itself is located on the site of an old existing Great House of a sugar plantation. The house overlooks the old estate property and many of the stonework found in the house were hand cut from the existing centuries' old buildings on the estate.

The main room in the house is a large living room / dining room with a sitting area of a couch and chairs at one end of the room. The screened doors overlook and open onto the large veranda with sweeping views of the Caribbean.

There is a television from which you can access many stations along with high speed WiFi if you need to work remotely at any time.

The Bedrooms
From the living room, there is a small hallway leading to two bedrooms. The master bedroom faces the pool and has a large queen-sized poster bed hand-carved from Purple Heart wood.

The other bedroom has a King sized bed that can be converted into two large twin beds.

All of the beds are organic mattresses so you should have no concern about allergies or any off-gassing from mattresses.

There is one bathroom with a shower and tub from which you will have views of the mountain while showering.

Food and Cooking
Moon Hill is the only villa for rent on Nevis which provides a cook to prepare your meals. We have had someone who has helped us for the last 20 years as a cook and looking after our house when we are not there. Her name is Tessie and we consider her to be like family. As such, we have extended her service for any guests that stay at our villa. She will prepare lunch and dinner for you and will also clean the house on a daily basis. As a note, while the rental price does not include shopping or the cost of any food, Tessie will prepare any dish for you and, after many years, we can vouch for the fact that she is fantastic.

Lunch is usually served in the gazebo outside by the pool and dinner is prepared for you to eat at your leisure at night (the dinner is prepared and all you have to do is put it in the oven). Obviously you are free to coordinate and eat out any meals you'd like her to prepare (we would thoroughly recommend doing so as Nevis has some of the best restaurants you will find around the world), but know that she is available every day from Monday to Friday to cook for you.

Property manager

Jonathan Haldane
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Mountain view
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

About the area

Gingerland

This villa is located in Gingerland. Fort Charles and Museum of Nevis History are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nevis Botanical Garden and Windward Sands Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby scuba diving, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
Map
Gingerland

What's nearby

  • Market Place - 4 min drive
  • St John’s Fig Tree Church - 7 min drive
  • Four Seasons Golf Course - 14 min drive
  • Pinney's Beach - 30 min drive
  • Turtle Beach - 110 min drive

Getting around

  • Newcastle (NEV-Vance W. Amory Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sunshines Bar & Grill - 12 min drive
  • Lime bar & grill - 12 min drive
  • Yachtsman Grill - 16 min drive
  • Bananas - 8 min drive
  • Indian Summer - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Villa on 2 Acres with Chef and Saltwater Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private Villa on 2 Acres with Chef and Saltwater Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Villa on 2 Acres with Chef and Saltwater Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Villa on 2 Acres with Chef and Saltwater Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Villa on 2 Acres with Chef and Saltwater Pool located?

Situated in Gingerland, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Eva Wilkin Gallery, Market Place and St John’s Fig Tree Church. Nevis Botanical Garden is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pierre G., Coach

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Stay at Moon Hill
Jonathan paid attention to every detail from transport from the airport to the water taxi, to transportation to the Villa. The portfolio of information he put together is the most complete and helpful we have ever received. Jonathan checked in with us before, during, and after our stay. For this, we are grateful. The views from the property are stunning and the location is close to some of the best restaurants on the Island. We enjoyed meeting Tessie and she cooked us some lovely meals. All in all an excellent experience at Moon Hill. Pierre and Sara.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Home with Sea and Mountain Views
My friend and I had a lovely stay at this just right-sized villa with sea views from the front and mountain views from the back of the property. The beds are comfortable and the home has updated furrnishings and a large bathroom. There is ample outdoor seating. Moon Hill is toward the windward side of Nevis, so driving to the more popular beaches is about a 20 minute ride. There is a large supermarket just down the road and plenty of restaurants nearby, however. Jonathan was full of recommendations of things to do and see. And unlike most other rentals, there are ample seasonings and staples in the kitchen as well as a housekeeper to cook for you! Enthusiastically recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Okokon U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of our best vacations ever!
We had a ten-day stay. From arrival to departure, the property, ambiance, location and amenities were to die for. Another special plug for this incredible property is that it came with the services of a cook three days a week. That value alone, was priceless, as it allowed us to settle in and focus on adventure, relaxation and renewal. The property is located on a large piece of land that allowed for near total privacy. It had several spots with beautiful mature trees for writing and meditation. Our one regret was wishing we had brought a hammock. We had many days of watching the sunrise over the Caribbean sea and the sunset over Mt. Nevis. Nature and its beauty could be viewed and experienced from the two bedrooms, living/ dining room, kitchen, bathtub and incredible pool, veranda and gazebo. The property manager Jonathan was amazing and generous. He had a zoom call with us prior to our trip and answered all emails promptly. He provided great local suggestions that made for one of our best vacations ever. The cook Tessy cooked up the storm and nurtured our beings with eye catching, nutritious and fresh meals. It was hard to leave Nevis and this property fondly known as Moon Hill. As the saying on the metal gate says - Carpe Diem (Cease the moment), we are planning to cease the moment and return in 2024. Thanks for the memories.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gemütliche Villa mit traumhaften Ausblick
Wundervolles Anwesen mit traumhaften Ausblick. Jonathan - der Eigentümer - hat sich fantastisch um alles gekümmert. Die Unterkunft ist so schön wie auf den Bildern und supersauber. Tessie - due gute Seele des Hauses - hat sich wunderbar um unser leibliches Wohl gekümmert (sogar fleischfrei).
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jonathan Haldane

Host profile image
The profile picture was taken of me a couple of years ago on one of the beaches in Nevis. While we live most of the time in Toronto where I run a travel technology company, I have been going to Nevis as a family since I was about 15 years old - I have truly grown up on the island. We love travelling and have visited many destinations throughout Europe, South America, U.S. and Mexico and, I guess, we would probably be considered "beach bums" more than city or ski bums. I can say that, after many years of travelling, there is truly nothing like Nevis anywhere in the world.

Why they chose this property

My parents built the villa over 30 years ago when there were very few other houses on the island – they built the house even before the Four Seasons came to Nevis. My parents were actually on their way to St Bart's at the time and happened to stop off on Nevis and never left. They paced out two acres and built the villa at the top the hill where the original Great House was located hundreds of years ago. The house was called “Moon Hill” because on the night of any full moon, the whole ocean lights up with a ribbon of light, seemingly coming to the house itself across the water. It is an amazing sight to see.

I spent my teenage years and every year thereafter visiting the island, staying at our house, and now, with my own family, we have spent many holidays since on the island. The people you will meet on the island and the energy that you will feel there is unlike anything you will find anywhere else. It is a very special place and we are very lucky to be able to consider Nevis as much our home as our home in Toronto.

What makes this property unique

Our ties to the island and our family history with the island has created deep bonds with people there. The Nevisians (the locals who live on Nevis) show us the side of humanity and a connection to world wisdom that has been lost in most other places. Having Tessie, our cook and house manager, look after you during your stay will give you that same connection to see the island as a local and be able to see the wisdom that has been lost to many if you are open to doing so. If you are looking for a place that has peace, seclusion and privacy, this is it. If you are wanting an all-inclusive resort type of experience, there are probably better destinations and islands for you. As I have said already, there is something in the air and the energy of this island that will captivate your soul as it has done with our family for two generations.

If you want to just eat at the villa and never leave, as some people do, you will find that the days pass quickly just sitting by the pool and watching the weather approach from hundreds of miles away across the Caribbean Sea. Alternatively, Nevis has some of the best Chefs and restaurants that you will arguably find anywhere in the world – it is truly a foodie paradise. If you are looking for the best Indian food, there is one of the best chefs from Mumbai on the island, if you like Thai or West Indian flavours, there are world class chefs in several restaurants serving local fresh caught fish or lobster. And then, there is always the Four Seasons which is outstanding for drinks or dinner on the beach watching the sunset.

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English

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