Reviews of Property: Black Sand Cove, a house at the beach set in wonderful gardens
Description
House, 2000 sq. ft.,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 2 Bathrooms
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 2 Bathrooms
Amenities
beach, rural,
pool,
garden,
terrace,
balcony
Rates
per property
(USD)
$1,600 -
$2,550/week
Linda
+1 612-823-7845
Speaks: English, French, Spanish
23 Reviews of Property 216163 in Long Point, St Kitts & Nevis
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: December 27, 2008
Date of Stay: December 2008
Loved It! We are return visitors to Nevis, and this was our first time staying at Black Sand Cove, but it definitely won’t be our last. When we booked online we were hopeful that Black Sand Cove would be even half as nice as the photos on the website. It was so much better!
The photos simply cannot convey the sweeping views of the mountain and sea. The setting was so lovely and peaceful, and the grounds are like a private botanical garden full of flowers, tropical plants, and hummingbirds. The view from the pool is stunning, and you can watch everything from local fishing boats to cruise ships sail by. It’s worth getting up early for the sunrises, and the peepers will announce when it’s time for a Caribbean sunset. The house was very comfortable, nicely furnished, and had everything we needed.
After a walk along the coast road, a hike up through the rainforest in Gingerland, or touring around the island, simply cool off in the pool, or head down a few steps to the private volcanic black sand beach. There’s also a new pretty tiled outdoor shower. Even with guests in the Cottage, we felt like we were in our own Nevisian paradise. It’s easy to get around, the Users' Guide has loads of suggestions and information, and if you need anything Adolfo is very welcoming and helpful, but also ever mindful of your privacy.
The photos simply cannot convey the sweeping views of the mountain and sea. The setting was so lovely and peaceful, and the grounds are like a private botanical garden full of flowers, tropical plants, and hummingbirds. The view from the pool is stunning, and you can watch everything from local fishing boats to cruise ships sail by. It’s worth getting up early for the sunrises, and the peepers will announce when it’s time for a Caribbean sunset. The house was very comfortable, nicely furnished, and had everything we needed.
After a walk along the coast road, a hike up through the rainforest in Gingerland, or touring around the island, simply cool off in the pool, or head down a few steps to the private volcanic black sand beach. There’s also a new pretty tiled outdoor shower. Even with guests in the Cottage, we felt like we were in our own Nevisian paradise. It’s easy to get around, the Users' Guide has loads of suggestions and information, and if you need anything Adolfo is very welcoming and helpful, but also ever mindful of your privacy.
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: May 18, 2008
Date of Stay: May 2008
Thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise. It was like staying at your own private resort. The grounds and views are amazing. We enjoyed the pool during the day and screened porch at night. We cooked and ate on the back patio with the awesome view of Mt. Nevis. This was a very much needed quiet and relaxing vacation. I would recommend BSC to anyone who wants to escape to paradise.
Adolfo is amazing. He gives you all the privacy you need, but when you do need him, just give him a call and he is right there to help with anything.
Adolfo is amazing. He gives you all the privacy you need, but when you do need him, just give him a call and he is right there to help with anything.
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: May 13, 2008
Date of Stay: May 2008
This was the most relaxing vacation the girls and I have ever spent. On day 2 we decided we needed to come back to Black Sand Cove.
All I can say - this is truly paradise.
And... Adolfo is a gem!
All I can say - this is truly paradise.
And... Adolfo is a gem!
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: October 20, 2007
Date of Stay: October 2007
Black Sand Cove was fabulous! The house is beautiful, the grounds are
lovely and the ammenities in the house are second to none.
Adolpho takes care of every little detail and request We had a wonderful week and will definitely be back.
lovely and the ammenities in the house are second to none.
Adolpho takes care of every little detail and request We had a wonderful week and will definitely be back.
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: September 28, 2007
Date of Stay: September 2007
My Wife Betsy and I had a wonderful time. Just what the Dr. ordered very relaxing. We just loved Nevis' sleepy demeanor. Loved the Bar B Que at the Water Dept. Loved the lobster Sunshines and really more than anything loved chilling at the house with some Carib or CSR and Cranberry. Looking forward to coming back.
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: June 6, 2007
Date of Stay: June 2007
Joy: We loved the beautifully planted grounds, the quiet of the house, the fact that just about all of our needs seemed to be anticipated: that there were plenty of towels, lots of books and puzzles, information about the history of the island, the info in the User's Guide, a clothes line with clothes pins as well as washer and dryer, well-equipped kitchen. We especially liked the way that Adolfo immediately helped us to take care of getting Jeff a driver's license, and having the option of a car that didn't come from a rental agency was so convenient.
One thing we really liked that was unexpected - the artwork in the house. It's lovely, and suits the house so well.
Jeff: The thing I appreciated most of all was the quiet - there were no impediments to relaxation, for much of the time there were no phones, no TV, no cars, no airplanes, no lawnmowers, no voices even - just the birds and the wind and the sea. I couldn't have imagined anything like it. I had brought my IPod along, and did use it a few times with the nice connection that was provided to the house's stereo, but although I normally have music playing all the time, I found it to be an intrusion at Black Sand Cove - the wind and the surf were more than enough.
I'm sure you hear this from every one of your guests, but I'll repeat it anyway - your caretaker Adolfo is such an asset - friendly, helpful to a fault, accessible, and a pleasure to meet and get to know a little. Don't ever let him get away!
One thing we really liked that was unexpected - the artwork in the house. It's lovely, and suits the house so well.
Jeff: The thing I appreciated most of all was the quiet - there were no impediments to relaxation, for much of the time there were no phones, no TV, no cars, no airplanes, no lawnmowers, no voices even - just the birds and the wind and the sea. I couldn't have imagined anything like it. I had brought my IPod along, and did use it a few times with the nice connection that was provided to the house's stereo, but although I normally have music playing all the time, I found it to be an intrusion at Black Sand Cove - the wind and the surf were more than enough.
I'm sure you hear this from every one of your guests, but I'll repeat it anyway - your caretaker Adolfo is such an asset - friendly, helpful to a fault, accessible, and a pleasure to meet and get to know a little. Don't ever let him get away!
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: February 26, 2007
Date of Stay: February 2007
I think my husband described it best when he compared being at Black Sand Cove to the scene in The Wizard of Oz when Dorothy and her fellow travelers arrive in the Emerald City to find everything suddenly drenched in color. The gardens and house are graceful arrangements of color and light- the ocean on one side and Mt. Nevis in the distance on the other. We swam, snorkeled with Barbara Whitman, hiked with Jim Johnson,ate the freshest fish,Adlofo cut open a coconut for us!This was a wonderful experience for our kids and my husband and me. I wish we were back right now!
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: February 19, 2007
Date of Stay: February 2007
Just returned from a wonderful week spent at Black Sand Cove, We traveled with our 2 children ages 9 and 13 and my Mother in law (had the cottage all to herself)and wish we had booked a little more time. It was very hard to leave! The property really is more beautiful than the website shows. Every day we discovered a new path to walk on, found a few turtle eggs on the beach and had a hard time getting away from the pool. We stayed in a hotel last year while visiting Nevis but enjoyed this beautiful home so much better. The kitchen is very well equiped. The charoal grill on the back patio was great and Adolfo was a sweetheart. Counting the days till we return!
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: February 14, 2007
Date of Stay: February 2007
My husband and I have just returned from a truly wonderful week at Black Sand Cove. The house and grounds were even more lovely in person, even though the website is well done and very accurate.
We both have a love of peace and quiet, water and gardening. Black Sand Cove and the island of Nevis fit these perfectly. We took more pictures of hummingbirds and geckos and all the natural beauty that surrounds Black Sand Cove and let's don't forget the beautiful Caribbean waters.
We have been on many lovely island inspired vacations and this one is definitely at the top and we will be back in the very near future.
Lastly, there are no words for Adolfo he is priceless. The people of Nevis were also very warm. We had many excellent meals. By all means check out the Botanical Gardens and have lunch at the Tea House.
We both have a love of peace and quiet, water and gardening. Black Sand Cove and the island of Nevis fit these perfectly. We took more pictures of hummingbirds and geckos and all the natural beauty that surrounds Black Sand Cove and let's don't forget the beautiful Caribbean waters.
We have been on many lovely island inspired vacations and this one is definitely at the top and we will be back in the very near future.
Lastly, there are no words for Adolfo he is priceless. The people of Nevis were also very warm. We had many excellent meals. By all means check out the Botanical Gardens and have lunch at the Tea House.
Guestbook Comment
Review Submitted: January 11, 2007
Date of Stay: January 2007
We stayed at Black Sand Cove from Sunday, 12/31/06 until Sunday, 1/7/07. On the island we enjoyed beautiful beaches, wonderful meals, great kayaking on the ocean, and a spectacular hike to the top of Mt. Nevis.
But the best part of our trip was the house at Black Sand Cove.
We always plan vacations carefully and especially in this internet age, study pictures, prices, and locations very closely. While we are usually satisfied when we arrive, I can say that this is the first time that everything was exactly as described. This contributed so much to being relaxed and enjoying ourselves.
There is something that can't be captured about Black Sand Cove with pictures and descriptions, and that's the sum of the whole. The peaceful feeling. The option of the pool or the ocean. The sounds and the smells. The easy, relaxed comfort. That's what it's all about.
We'll be back.
But the best part of our trip was the house at Black Sand Cove.
We always plan vacations carefully and especially in this internet age, study pictures, prices, and locations very closely. While we are usually satisfied when we arrive, I can say that this is the first time that everything was exactly as described. This contributed so much to being relaxed and enjoying ourselves.
There is something that can't be captured about Black Sand Cove with pictures and descriptions, and that's the sum of the whole. The peaceful feeling. The option of the pool or the ocean. The sounds and the smells. The easy, relaxed comfort. That's what it's all about.
We'll be back.
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