BEAUTIFUL TRADITIONAL ENGLISH HARBOUR HOUSE WITH STUNNING VIEWS BY PIGEON BEACH

I would thoroughly recommend this villa. We were worried about the lack of air conditioning but it wasn't an issue in any way. The ceiling fans and trade winds provided more than enough cooling.

The kitchen is well equipped and we didn't feel like we wanted for anything. Cool boxes were even provided to take food and drink to the beach. All the bedrooms and bathrooms were immaculate as well as the other rooms. The views from the balcony were stunning and we enjoyed having breakfast there in the mornings.

Fiona, the housekeeper, was fantastic and any numbers you would need on the island were provided in a handy address book. Landlines were provided which allowed us to make calls without having to worry about the extra expense.

The location of the villa is also great with tonnes of local restaurants and shops just a two minute walk away.

There are a lot of mosquitos on the island but thankfully the owners provide excellent nets and insect repellent plugins in every room. You can never have enough repellent though so I would advise taking some of your own.

All in all we had an unbelievable time on the island and in the villa which enjoyed all the little home comforts you'd want which has obviously been thought about by the owners. We'd like to thank them for all the information they provided before our stay which really made all the difference and would definitely recommend Biggs car rental if you're looking to hire a car while you're out there.

You'd be more than happy staying in this villa and we would definitely go back.

My husband, parents, sister and I just returned from a week-long stay at Zandoli and we couldn't imagine a better place to have spent our vacation! The villa itself is gorgeous - spacious, airy and comfortable with a large, well-appointed kitchen and modern, full bathrooms attached to each of the bedrooms. As lovely and luxurious as the inside of the house is, the highlight is definitely the spacious veranda with its sweeping view of Falmouth Harbor. We spent countless hours in the morning over breakfast and again in the evening relaxing on the comfortable loungers and enjoying the vista.

Not only is the house itself absolutely beautiful, the location couldn't be better! Pigeon Beach, an uncrowded beach with white sands, calm waters, a view of Falmouth Harbor, and a beach bar, is just a few minutes walk down the hill in one direction. In the other direction are the numerous bars and restaurants of English Harbor as well as a small grocery & liquor store. We especially enjoyed Cloggy's and Paparazzi for dinner and Le Cap Horn for dessert.

Although everything you need for a perfect vacation is within walking distance, we'd recommend renting a car and exploring the island as lovely beaches, each with their own unique charm, rim the entirety of the island. We spent a day each on Turner's Beach (long, white sand beach with beautiful blue water), Long Bay Beach (fine, powder-like sand, calm, pool-like water, a reef with colorful fish a very short distance from shore, and a lovely beach bar), and Half Moon Bay Beach (beautiful pink sand, the warmest water of the beaches we visited, and rocky outcroppings along the edge of the beach that made for a unqiue landscape). We rented a compact car from Big's Car Rental in English Harbor a few days into our stay - the small car was certainly sufficient for exploring the island and renting through Big's was smooth and efficient.

Other highlights include Fiona, the housekeeper, who ensured the villa was in pristine condition for our arrival and who came every other day to change the sheets and towels and tidy up; the wildlife that surrounded the villa, including bright, colorful birds and adorable, little goats; the view of English & Falmouth Harbor from Shirley Heights, a short drive from Zandoli; and the opportunity to view some of the largest and most outstanding charter and private sailing yachts.

If you want experience island living in a beautiful villa, Zandoli is the best rental in the area. New condition, beautifully furnished, modern full baths for each bedroom and a guest bath. No need for air conditioning with the airflow through the home, beds were equipped with netting, but we had no problem with bugs during our stay, perhaps the great number of gecko's residing outside helped. The upstairs porch was a lovely gathering spot for early morning coffee to late evening drinks with a stunning view of the entrance of Falmouth Harbour. Sunsets were magnificent!

We rented this villa during our stay in English Harbour for our daughter's wedding. We had lots of movement of guests in and out over the 11 nights and Fiona was awesome with changing out rooms and bedding, we were also able to fit an extra guest on the downstairs sofa(s) which she made up for a bed. I thought we might miss having a pool, but the most beautiful beach on the island is a short walk and a lovely outside shower kept the saltwater and sand off us.

Zandoli is located just off the entrance at the top of a rise from Nelson Dockyard. We also had guests renting two other villas next door and were able to move between them easily for activities. It is walkable to all attractions, restaurants, and nightclubs, but is quite a steep walk home and you may want a car or a taxi in the evening to return to the villa, depending on your health:)

Pippy was very accommodating and patient with all my questions before booking, the villa was everything we had hope for and more and highly recommend it to fellow travelers!