27 Reviews of Property 175110 on Nisbet Beach, St Kitts & Nevis

This was our second stay at Lazy Turtle and it was just as great as the first time. Lara and Jane have created a paradise in this rental home. The description does not accurately describe how great this home is to rent. They have provided everything that you need to feel like you are staying in the Four Seasons but with the privacy of your own pool and beach. The property is taken care of a gardener, pool man and a housekeeper who respect your privacy but keep the property immaculate. The addition of the air conditioner was nice when the bedroom became too hot one night but the rest of the house remains cools with the ocean breezes. The view of the ocean from the house is perfect. Bonnie does a great job of meeting you at the house and giving you house and island information. She is available 24 hours a day and is always very helpful. There are alot of great restaurants and things to do on the island. Marlon Locke, who we rented a car from, gives a great island tour. We advise taking the tour early in your stay so you can go back to the places and spend more time checking them out. Some of the great restaurants we ate at were Lime Cafe, Cafe des Arts, Coconut Grove and Montpelier Planatation Inn. The entertainment at Lime Cafe on Friday night is excellent so don't miss it. We would also recommend OMG which serves the best ice cream - make sure to ask for the special creations. We actually didn't have a bad meal at any of the restaurants. We really enjoyed the Nevisian Heritage Village and just exploring the island. Everyone is very helpful and friendly on the island so take the time to visit with the local people. I would recommend this property to everyone and anyone. We have stayed at other Home Away properties and we think this one is the best. Take our advice and don't pass up this property or you will regret it!

We had a great time in Nevis and at the Lazy Turtle Villa. we went as two couples and spent most of our time when at the villa either in the large screened in porch (we fought over the hammocks during naptime!) or out at the pool. It is a warm pool and there are nice beach towels provided.The place had very limited bugs (only saw two and that is pretty impressive when thinking about the environment we were in) and the towels and sheets were comfy and nice! They pay to have someone clean, garden, and tend to the pool so it remained quite clean and nice. We had Bonnie and Jane Paul helping us and they were terrific. They also have wonderful suggestions! we went deep sea fishing with their recommendation and it was terrific! we caught 6 fish (had a few more on-a barracuda, black-finned tuna, and whitefish) in 5 foot swells. it is a little windy during this time but the breeze felt wonderful and made for terrific sleeping (and adventurous fishing). she also provided us with a tour of the island with a great guide. We also hiked to the top of the volcano (3200 feet or so). It is definitely more of a climb than a "hike" but another terrific adventure. Food was very good on the island. somewhat expensive but fresh fish, salads, and great scenery! Definitely would come back again and the Lazy Turtle was excellent! They were so helpful and it was a terrific place to stay.
This place is on the ocean, on the Atlantic side. This is not the most popular beach and it is not a huge beach but the trade winds helped with sleeping and staying cool. when we wanted to really walk the beach, we went to Pinney's beach, grabbed a Killer Bee (rum punch) from Sunshine's and wandered. this is a little bit better for walking for a longer period of time. we did rent a car so we could go to the restaurants and explore the island a bit more. Again, the owners have recommendations for this and it was wonderful!!

We have rented many vacation homes but never had an owner take such good care of us as Jane has done.  She has gone above and beyond every step of the way, from the organization of the complimentary transport from St. Kitts to the house, to the island tour, the beautiful souvenir book and so much more.  The house is even nicer than it appears on the website.  The pool was warm and spotless, the gardens beautiful and the view of the ocean a dream. Being able to stroll over to Nisbet Plantation wasmambig plus. We could be sociable when we wanted and escape to our own private retreat when we wanted to be alone. Most of all, we have fallen in love with the people of Nevis and will miss everyone we met.  

There is one simple word for The Lazy Turtle " Perfect". We have stayed at various loctions in the West Indies but Nevis is certanily top on the list. The property is first class and Jane Paul and her staff are there to assist only when you need them. The pool is a must and we spent a ton of our time reading and enjoying the surrondings. From the moment you are pick up to the time you leave Jane has covered all the bases. Thanks for sharing your house for us it made for a great vacation and we will be back.

We opted to vacation on Nevis because of its reputation for a laid-back life-style: small, quaint villages nestled in a tropical paradise, quiet and devoid of throngs of tourists. The sound of the ocean and the feel of the sun were our only two requirements.
For one week we rented The Lazy Turtle, which exceeded our expectations on all levels. It sits on a lush, gardened property at the end of an untrafficked lane. There is the house, then the pool and gazebo, then a verdant spanse of lawn down to a gate and on to what turned out to be one of the prettiest beaches on the island. The beach is sloped and not very wide – we liked it because few people walked by. For those who want the wide beach sunbathing experience with the option of ordering tropical drinks while you wait to tan, one only has to walk a minute to the Nisbet Plantation next door. The Nisbet is very welcoming to Lazy Turtle renters. We spent our “wildest” night of the week at the Thursday night Nisbet barbecue where we danced, beach-side to an island band.
Life at Lazy Turtle is easy. The kitchen has all the conveniences for making meals. Jane Paul gave us a list of good restaurants to try but our favorite meals turned out to be the ones we made at the house dining al fresco on the porch or in the gazebo.…huge savings, too, as prices at the better eateries are steep. Jane was island-central, she knows everyone and steered us in the right direction every time. She was unobtrusive and exceedingly kind – arranged an island tour, a must if one is at all interested in the people, culture and history. She also expedited our travel to the island, car rental, and our trip back to St. Kitt’s airport.
Lazy Turtle is cleaned twice a week and is well-maintained. The main bedroom is air-conditioned and the other is not, however we found island breezes sufficient. The main focus of the house is the huge screened-in porch where cocoon-like hammocks lure you to read or sleep. The pool is just the right size for water aerobics, raft floating, or a refreshing dip after baking poolside. The beds were comfortable, made more so because sleep was against the back drop of peepers, night birds and the thrum of the ocean waves.
Most memorable was watching the light show put on at night by huge fireflies at the edge of the lawn.
If one is looking for privacy, nature and an accommodation that feels like home then we highly recommend The Lazy Turtle.

We opted to vacation on Nevis because of its reputation for a laid-back life-style: small, quaint villages nestled in a tropical paradise, quiet and devoid of throngs of tourists. The sound of the ocean and the feel of the sun were our only two requirements.
For one week we rented The Lazy Turtle, which exceeded our expectations on all levels. It sits on a lush, gardened property at the end of an untrafficked lane. There is the house, then the pool and gazebo, then a verdant spanse of lawn down to a gate and on to what turned out to be one of the prettiest beaches on the island. The beach is sloped and not very wide – we liked it because few people walked by. For those who want the wide beach sunbathing experience with the option of ordering tropical drinks while you wait to tan, one only has to walk a minute to the Nisbet Plantation next door. The Nisbet is very welcoming to Lazy Turtle renters. We spent our “wildest” night of the week at the Thursday night Nisbet barbecue where we danced, beach-side to an island band.
Life at Lazy Turtle is easy. The kitchen has all the conveniences for making meals. Jane Paul gave us a list of good restaurants to try but our favorite meals turned out to be the ones we made at the house dining al fresco on the porch or in the gazebo.…huge savings, too, as prices at the better eateries are steep. Jane was island-central, she knows everyone and steered us in the right direction every time. She was unobtrusive and exceedingly kind – arranged an island tour, a must if one is at all interested in the people, culture and history. She also expedited our travel to the island, car rental, and our trip back to St. Kitt’s airport.
Lazy Turtle is cleaned twice a week and is well-maintained. The main bedroom is air-conditioned and the other is not, however we found island breezes sufficient. The main focus of the house is the huge screened-in porch where cocoon-like hammocks lure you to read or sleep. The pool is just the right size for water aerobics, raft floating, or a refreshing dip after baking poolside. The beds were comfortable, made more so because sleep was against the back drop of peepers, night birds and the thrum of the ocean waves.
Most memorable was watching the light show put on at night by huge fireflies at the edge of the lawn.
If one is looking for privacy, nature and an accommodation that feels like home then we highly recommend The Lazy Turtle. Should we return to Nevis we know it’s the ONLY place we’d stay.

All the comforts of home but in a beautiful location in paradise. The pictures are accurate but don't come NEAR to capturing what it feels like to be there in person. What can we say? Everything---EVERYTHING---about the Lazy Turtle felt right, thanks to who owns it (Jane and Lara) and how they maintain it. The house and pool are cleaned twice weekly. The garden---cared for by a lovely older gentleman---creates an amazingly beautiful and private surrounding. The kitchen is stocked with everything but food. The grill is ready to fire up anytime. The screened patio is PERFECT---for reading, games, meals, naps, or when you've had enough sun for a while but don't want to be inside (also a wonderful barrier for mosquitos, which are sprayed for regularly). The access to the beach and to the Plantation Inn beach bar is perfect---just close enough, but not TOO close. The lounge chairs by the pool and the gazebo are lovely in- and out-of-the-sun options all day. And LAST BUT NOT LEAST---the pool. Where do I start? I had no idea the pool would be my absolute favorite part but it was. Before we arrived, it seemed like a nice feature and I assumed we'd be down at the beach all day and maybe take a dip at night. But turns out seeing and hearing the beach was a wonderfully sufficient backdrop to floating peacefully and privately in your own pool.

If you're looking for a private getaway with access to people and places when you want them but isolation from them when you don't, Nevis and the Lazy Turtle are absoutely perfect. Lara's and Jane's arrangements and recommendations were MOST valuable and appreciated. Bonnie's greeting and tour of the house was very welcoming, and she's a phone call away if you have questions or need anything. Marlon Brando's tour was definitely a worthwhile 3 hours---basically acquainted us with the whole island, history, attractions and driving customs (very handy!). But mostly, we miss the pool.

Thank you, Jane, Lara and Bonnie, for a most wonderful getaway and for the care while we were there. Against our better/selfish judgement, we're telling EVERYONE about the Lazy Turtle!

We had a great time at the Lazy Turtle.......renting is the way to go! The villa is great.....plenty of room, great screened in porch, and your own pool with a view! We spent most of our days just hanging out at the villa and swimming in the pool. There is also a small trail (50 yds) at the back end of the property to get to the beach (but you can also walk on the road around the property). Very easy to get everywhere. I encourage any visitors to open a tab at Nisbet, for those times you want an easy meal or drink.....we did breakfast there every morning.....very relaxing! Laura, Jane and Marlon were all very helpful and made the trip a pleasure! We will be back!