The Long House - Luxurious ocean front villa with stunning views

We have stayed in more than 20 HomeAway properties in the last 10 years and this one just floored us. I wish I could list a single con, but if you are seeking solitude in one of the most laid back portions of Antigua, look no further. Doing the math, the cost of this home for a week is on par with a week in one of the many all inclusive tourist factories that ring the island, and, by my estimate the property size is 10-15 times the size of a resort room...soooo...you want value for dollar....this can’t be beat. You can look at the pictures and see how nice the rooms and property are laid out so I won’t even mention that. We ventured out daily on different adventures with our rental car and yes the roads are bad and drivers a little crazy, but it’s nothing that can’t be dealt with. Especially for an American from the New York City area. So go explore people. This location is near diving, fishing, snorkeling, hiking, and all the great outdoor pursuits you would expect to find on Antigua, but each evening you return to your own private paradise and live life large. If you are looking for night life and the heavy social scene then stay away from The Long House. If you are looking for your own private home at the end of a desolate peninsula ringed by the grandeur of the Caribbean seas, you cannot do any better. Trust me. The privacy has a clothes optional feel. We are cooks and the kitchen has it all, including cooking oils and other essentials that you don’t want to buy for a weeks stay. If I must list a downside, it is that if you want to go out to dinner, you may have to drive 15-20 minutes to one of many excellent restaurants and I would say English harbor has the most to choose from. It’s an easy trade off and we hope to return as we would rank this property as one of the best values we’ve ever purchased. Thank you Mossy for your hospitality and to Sammy Fuller and family for an exquisite experience.

Our group of 4 couples came together in Antigua from the U.S. to have some island fun. This villa was quite remote and located in a quiet area, but down the road from our favorite beach "Long Bay". If you want a lot of action and expecting high rise all inclusives, this is not your island, nor your island home. The villa was an "open air" style and the sea breeze was amazing. We never missed air-conditioning. The bedrooms, dressing area, showers were ALL huge. The style of this home was completely different than where we come from, as it was truly an Antiguan Island home. We hated having to come back. The Antiguan people were very friendly. We enjoyed being introduced to "French pressed" coffee. The pool was lovely and we used it several times every day. Mossy (the property manager) met us at the airport and she was amazing - we really enjoyed her and she assisted us with an issue with our car rental. We followed her to a grocery store, then off to the Long House. We were very comforted by Mossy's assistance, as we were a little apprehensive traveling to a different country. Mossy gave us a cell phone that we carried with us for the week. We did call her to get recommendations when we had a flat tire. She responded immediately and it was only a few dollars to get the tire fixed. We felt safe at all times at the villa. We were slightly challenged with driving on the left side of the road for the first couple of days. We did get lost across the island and the locals were very helpful in heading us in the right direction. The police officers were great and one escorted us to a road we were looking for. The island was very clean. We had a near perfect island adventure and I would definitely return to the same island and villa. I loved the cultural flair of this island. We loved a place called "Momma Pasta's" on Long Bay Beach. Loved the road side markets. English Harbor area was beautiful. Shirley Heights was great. Another item worth mentioning: we were very nervous about bank to bank wire transfer of funds. In our country we are used to paying with PayPal or Credit Cards. The transfer went smoothly. There are some canoes that you can take down the way for launching .... if we had a few more days we would have done that...we simply ran out of time. I would love to return and stay longer ... 1 week was not enough.

My wife and I like to get away from people, do not want staff around and want peace and quiet. If this is what you want, your have found a wonderful, spacious, quiet home with the most amazing pool ever. This Villa has everything that couples need. The master bedroom was wonderful and it was relaxing to wake up in the morning and look out at the pool and the Caribbean below. The lounges by the pool were very comfortable, the veranda bed outside was amazing and there was nothing that we did not enjoy. I have used VRBO 8 times and this Villa was at the TOP for beauty. This home in my opinion is the most beautiful Villa that we have ever stayed in. The Owner is a wonderful person and easy to talk to and communicate with. His Mother in Law picked us up at the airport, brought us to the Supermarket to shop and then brought us to the home about 30 minutes from the airport. What a treat to have Mossy meet us. We rented a car and went to English Harbor for Dinner every night except one. The food in English Harbor is incredible. We recommend Sun Ra, Abracadabra and Trappas to eat. We really can not say enough about The Long House. Nick who is the owner was very attentive to our needs and I urge anyone interested in relaxation to travel to Antigua and spend at least a week at this beautiful home. One thing to note is the kitchen has more amenities that our house so you can cook up a storm here. The appliances are all top of line. Take some time and go to this Villa and relax and enjoy life!!!

If you're looking for privacy, natural beauty, lots of space, open and airy accommodations, amazing Infinity pool with peace and quiet, yet still be within easy driving distance to fun activities and great restaurants - then look no further. The Long House has all of this and more.

The house and grounds are clean and well-maintained. The owner through which we rented was very professional. Mossie, who met us at the airport was attentive and courteous to our needs. She really made us feel welcome and at home! The housekeeper likewise, was accommodating - adjusting her schedule to fit ours.

We look forward to returning to the Long House and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quality home.

This home is by far the best vacation home we have enjoyed over the years. My wife and I completed a 4-week stay in this well equipped and comfortable home. Private and peaceful, this home is a perfect blend of open air living with modern conveniences. Whether it was sunrise morning coffee on a shaded lanai with views of the ocean, lunch on the covered side of the pool, or big sky sunsets on the swing overlooking the water, this house provided memories that endure. The clean modern kitchen has appliances that are equal to what we have at home which made cooking enjoyable. Beds are comfortable and the huge open air showers gave it a warm tropical experience. Although it was just my wife and myself with a short visit from our daughter, I think larger groups would appreciate the privacy for each room that the 'Long House' offers. Mossy was wonderful. She met us at the airport and made sure the home was always in working order. Especially important was the housekeeper, Voice Eve. She not only kept the home immaculate but she also has a sweet and open personality.

With so many choices to stay in the world, I would recommend that you not hesitate to enjoy this home as the perfect setting for your stay in Antigua.