We've stayed in the Captain's Villa twice - November 2009 and 2010. Personally 2009 far exceeded 2010, but with a only a few minor details making the difference. In 2009, there was an on site manager. We were able to use the phone for dinner reservations and use the internet in the office as we needed. For the 2010 trip, we expected the same conveniences, and planned for it - as necessary because I'm self employed - but were disappointed. There wasn't phone or internet access at all for our 2010 trip. The only other complaint was that the beach trails weren't cut for our 2010 trip. I know it sounds petty, but the grass was knee high, and I'd just read a report on Tarantulas - so I was a bit freaked out to walk across the bush to get to the beach. All of that being said, Pelican Isle is absolutely, positively amazing. The beach is convenient, as are restaurants! The view is incomparable. The best in the world! If you are looking for low key, access to beach, restaurants nearby - THIS IS THE PLACE for you you! Absolutely amazing! Still one of the best trips of my entire life!! (just clarify if there's a phone and internet, and that the entire front yard/trails will be cut).

My husband and I stayed at the Captains Villa for our honeymoon. We picked the location based solely on the websites descripton, hoping it was within walking distance to the beach. When we arrived we were astounded at the view, our villa actually had its own path to the beach. The price was amazing for the location and the staff was incredibly helpful, especially since we were the only guests there. The Grants (Owners) arranged to have us picked up at the airport. Our only complaint would be the lack of central air conditioning. There is a small window unit in the bedroom, but it was HOT during our trip! We stayed for 7 days and pretty much had Turners beach to ourselves for the majority of the day. There are a few bars, restaruants withing walking distance on the beach. I would (WILL) most definitely stay here again.

Perlican Isle Villas should be a 5 rating and just a little attention to detail would make it so. There is so much to like about it and without a question I will be back in the future. First off as other reviewers have said the location is unbelievable. You are perched on a point between two very different beaches, each a 2 minute or less walk away. The beach to the east is a narrow coral beach with two large coral reefs off shore. The snorkeling there is very good. The beach to the West is Turners beach a 1 mile long golden sand beach with 3 pretty good beach bar/restaurants.
The Captains villa is a large airy two bedroom cottage with individual air conditioning controls in each bedroom. The living areas are comfortably furnished. The lack of A/C in the rest of the cottage is not a problem, with windows open it is comfortable. In general we were very comfortable there. the folks who provide daily cleanup are fabulous, they will do a load of laundry for you and hang it to dry, generally very kind and helpful

The details is what loses Pelican isle a 5 rating. The kitchen was poorly equipped, only a couple of table knives, no sharp knives, no cutting board, a couple of pots, a couple of cooking dishes 4 plates, four bowls, 3 tumblers, that sort of thing. A couple of windows would not open. A couple of screens with small tears which allowed the numerous insects a path in. A couple of burned out light bulbs Nothing major not worth a complaint, just with a little attention and very minimal dollars this would be a stellar place.

If you come pack some basics, a paring knife, a slicing knife, cutting board, small skillet, any special implements. Buy mosquito coils for sitting outside and the bugs aren't too bad. Make any exploring plans before you come, the lack of easy close internet access makes any planning tough

Generally a wonderfully low key relaxing place to stay. Good place to stay

Pelican Isle is a hidden gem with the best views on Antigua. Its location is down a nearly hidden driveway to a hillside peninsula adjacent to two beaches. Turner’s beach is considered one of the island’s best swimming beaches. The 200 degree view from my villa is a photographer’s dream…inspiring sunrises and sunsets as well as the changing colors of the sea are an inspiration. Photos on their website www.pelicanislevillas.com give some idea of the spectacular setting.

Currently there are only 4 active rental villas. They are well spaced for individual unit privacy on this 9 acre property. The spacious units have full kitchens with oversized refrigerator/freezers. My 2 bedroom unit had a very large porch with an outdoor dining table and lounge chairs. Maid service provided fresh towels for the bath and beach every other day.

While a car is necessary to fully enjoy Antigua, for those willing to walk down the half mile long driveway to the hamlet of Johnson’s Point there is a small store, bus service and taxi service. More complete services are about 4 miles away at Jolly Harbor. Last week another guest literally lived off the land catching lobsters and fish in nearby waters. Most people will want to follow the approach we took, a few good meals at Jolly Harbor and some home cooked meals utilizing locally grown vegetables purchased at Saturday’s colorful market in St. John.

We only experienced a few bug bites from sand flies in the early evening just after sunset. I understand that since a nearby swampy area has been turned into a lake, mosquitoes have been much less of an issue.

Every time I close my eyes I still see the magnificent turquoise-blue water and puffy clouds floating by the Pelican Isle veranda. This place put me on cloud #9.