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Sea view Holiday Home with pool - Halcyon Heights Private Residence

Apartment near Dickenson Bay Beach in St. John's

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A covered patio with wicker furniture, a table with a compass design, and a view of the ocean.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a clear blue ocean.
A beach with a sunset over the ocean.
A staircase leading to a residential area with lush greenery and a view of the sea.
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a small table with chairs, and a Christmas tree with lights.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41184 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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St. John’s, Saint John
  • Place, Dickenson Bay Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Marble Hill
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Runaway Bay Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

St. John's

Oceanside stay.You'll find Dickenson Bay Beach and Marble Hill within 2 miles (3 km) of this apartment. Runaway Bay Beach and Antigua Megaplex 8 are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dickenson Bay Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Marble Hill - 2 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Runaway Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Heritage Quay - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Hodges Bay - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • V.C. Bird Intl. Airport (ANU) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Palms: Restaurant, Bar & Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bayhouse Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Barefoot By The Sea - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barbudan Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar None - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sea view Holiday Home with pool - Halcyon Heights Private Residence

The “vista mare” (sea view) apartment is located in Dickenson Bay - 10 minutes walk to the beach - in a private residence complex with a lovely (recently renovated) pool, a beautiful garden and security.

Overlooking the bay and the sea, it has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, a living room and a nice big veranda where to enjoy breakfast and sunsets. Both the bedrooms have AC and internet is fast and reliable. There are at least 3 restaurants at walking distance, plus a small grocery shop. The big supermarket is only few minutes drive away.

The owner leaves on the island and is always available to welcome you and to assist to rent a car, book tours and restaurants and give you any kind of suggestions about the beautiful island of Antigua. Languages spoken: english, italian, french, spanish.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Leave the keys in the veranda please
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

5 days is the minimum stay at Vista Mare but please contact me for possible exceptions.
Please note that the special low rate for 1 person occupancy imply the use of 1 bedroom (not 2) and 2 bathrooms.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vista Mare Holiday Home Condo St. Johns
Vista Mare Holiday Home Condo
Vista Mare Holiday Home St. Johns
Condo Vista Mare Holiday Home St. Johns
St. Johns Vista Mare Holiday Home Condo
Condo Vista Mare Holiday Home
Vista Mare Home St John's
Vista Mare Holiday Home St. John's
Vista Mare Holiday Home Condo St. John's
Vista Mare Holiday Home Condo
Vista Mare Holiday Home
Vista Mare Holiday Home Halcyon Heights Condominium
Vista Mare Holiday Home - Halcyon Heights Condominium Apartment
Vista Mare Holiday Home - Halcyon Heights Condominium St. John's

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sea view Holiday Home with pool - Halcyon Heights Private Residence to the airport?

This apartment is 5.9 mi (19-min drive) away from the V.C. Bird Intl. Airport (ANU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sea view Holiday Home with pool - Halcyon Heights Private Residence have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Sea view Holiday Home with pool - Halcyon Heights Private Residence to the beach?

This apartment is a short 14-minute walk from Dickenson Bay Beach and 9.1 mi (35-min drive) from Jolly Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sea view Holiday Home with pool - Halcyon Heights Private Residence offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sea view Holiday Home with pool - Halcyon Heights Private Residence?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but King's Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sea view Holiday Home with pool - Halcyon Heights Private Residence?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sea view Holiday Home with pool - Halcyon Heights Private Residence?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Sea view Holiday Home with pool - Halcyon Heights Private Residence have a pool?

This apartment features an outdoor pool.

Does Sea view Holiday Home with pool - Halcyon Heights Private Residence have a spa?

This apartment doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Sea view Holiday Home with pool - Halcyon Heights Private Residence to downtown St. John's?

This apartment is 1.9 mi away from St. John's.

Sea view Holiday Home with pool - Halcyon Heights Private Residence Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable, clean and tasteful accommodations!!! Would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

I loved it A peaceful relaxing place
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome !!!

Great size clean and safe
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An amazing veiw in paradise

We had a nice month in the wormth and beauty of Antigua
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnificent sea views

Simonetta is an excellent host and her property is perfect for a a relaxing stay on the island of Antigua.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a view!

The view is spectacular, the sunsets are amazing. It's a short walk to the beach and all the action. The host is awesome.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday

The property had a rustic charm and everything we needed for a home away from home. The host was charming, attentive, available without being oppressive and gave great advice to make our holiday even better.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Antigua base

This property was perfect for the three of us for eight nights. Nice outside area, great pool, quiet and close to Dickenson beach. We rented a car at the airport and drove all over the island with no issues. I would recommend Vista Mare in Halcyon Heights 100%. Thanks Simonetta
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent view - cute condo

Amazing views from sunrise to sunset. Cute condo (bigger than I expected). Simonetta was lovely and ensured my stay was enjoyable. She is very helpful! I will stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking ocean views!

Host is lovely, helpful and easy to get hold of. Location is fabulous for views across the sea from the veranda. Restaurant behind the apartment is a hive of activity. We self catered which worked out great. As much of the supermarket food is imported we brought quite a lot with us to keep costs down. Island is beautiful with very friendly helpful.licals. Views from Pearns Point ate amazing! Had a wonderful dtay!!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location

My family and I had a amazing stay at this condo. The space felt like home and the host was very accommodating. From the beginning of out trip she was in contact and offered transportation from the airport. Entering the condo was flawless. The location was perfect and close to beaches, restaurants and downtown. We had a very good experience despite the fact that we were there for a funeral. I definitely recommend this condo and location for any future stays. Entering the condo was flawless
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Thank you so much for the incredible experience at your condo, Simonetta! Everything was perfect, from the accommodation to the breathtaking views. It truly felt like a home away from home. We had a memorable stay thanks to your hospitality and attention to detail. You even took the time to follow up on our well-being, which we greatly appreciated. We hope to return soon and enjoy this little piece of paradise you offer once again. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place for vacations

The host provided a trusted taxi at the airport, met us, and explained the property features. There are 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, spacious kitchen, living room, and a great terrace with amazing sunsets. There are a coffee machine, toster, utensils, and everything you need at the kitchen. The beach is 10 mins walking down the hill. There are at least 2 great places to eat: pizza and more at Bella Vita and variety of food at Bay House (just behind the apartment). You can rent a car to drive around at Down West car rental (make sure you are a relly good driver). Beaches are amazing on the island, but prices look too high. I'm glad we stopped at this place. It must be one of the best options for price/quality criteria. Thanks the host for provided accomodation and I can recommend it for everyone!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superfantabulous

We arrived late in the day just moments before the sunset. Simonetta met us in the parking lot & swiftly brought us around to the westerly side of the villa to see the sun setting on the ocean! She kindly assisted us in booking Eli’s Eco Tour and responded same day with any questions we had. The property was clean, had all the essentials to prepare meals, 2 spacious bedrooms & bathrooms and a large outdoor covered patio with a million dollar view of the ocean! The property is a short 15min walk down a hill to the gorgeous Dickinson Bay beach where there are beach front pubs, local kiosks with handmade crafts & an abundance of beach chairs/umbrellas for rent. Location was perfect being located 20mins drive to/from the Airport & approx 10mins to a large supercentre grocery store. It was so peaceful in the morning and felt like home coming back to everyday! Everything was superfantabulous and we are grateful to have found an extremely comfortable home away from home with an incredible hostess in Simonetta!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

The positive and negative

Simonetta is lovely, she is helpful and available.The interior and furnishings although very clean were abit tired but despite this had a cosy feel. The view from the patio is breathtaking and the highlight of our stay especially at sunset. Unfortunately the mosquito screens around the windows/door were ill fitting so we did get a few biites. The most negative point for us was the loud music/party noise coming from the hotel literally right behind us often going on until late and noise started again with shouting and car doors banging at 7am as hotel workers arrived for work. Having no glass on the windows, which is common in the tropics, the noise couldn’t be blocked out, it is definitely worse in the back bedroom. Past reviews barely mentioned this as being problematic but we were a 70 year old mum and her daughter looking for relaxation so this may not be a problem for other people. Also the house next to us was being renovated so there was unwanted daytime noise from that too, because of this we spent less time enjoying our patio than we wanted. For these reasons alone we wouldn’t go back but others may not find them an issue.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Overall, the location of the apartment is excellent, and the pool area is both beautiful and well-maintained. However, I encountered several issues during my stay that warrant attention. Firstly, the cleanliness of the apartment did not meet expectations, particularly in areas such as the worktops, behind the hob, and the floors Additionally, there was a significant problem with the refrigerator, which failed to maintain a consistent temperature, resulting in spoiled food. Although I communicated this issue to the hostIt was not addressed until four days before my departure, when the fridge was finally replaced. We provided a list of the spoiled food. These were not replaced.I recommend that guests bring their own towels, as the provided towels are mismatched and of subpar absorbency. Furthermore, the apartment would greatly benefit from the installation of air conditioning in the main living space and kitchen, as the current lighting is inadequate. Although floor lamps are available, they do not significantly enhance illumination and contribute additional heat in a hot environmentThe smaller bedroom lacks natural daylight, and there is noticeable noise from restaurant staff and furniture movement particularly between 6:30am a 11:00pm. Additionally, the bathroom features cracked tiles on the splashback, and some fixtures are loose, which require maintenance; outside furniture including soft furnishings. The Vista Mare listing lacks accuracy.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

High on the Heights

Great location and spectacular view. During the day felt more like a private resort with our own private pool. This time of year constant breeze no AC needed. A home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fully equipped, spotlessly clean

Fabulous communication from booking through to departure. Simonetta answered my many questions, sorted taxis and met us on arrival. The apartment has everything you need and the pool area is great. It’s true that the hill up from beach is pretty steep but you can get taxis. Other reviews mentioned the noise from the hotel behind the apartment - it didn’t bother us and was more than made up for as the terrace at the front of the partment is so peaceful and the view outstanding. Highly recommend the Italian restaurant a little way down the hill. You need a car or use taxis for shopping and to get to the wider selection of restaurants in the bay although we are in our 60s and did walk up the hill so it can’t be that bad! Thank you for letting us stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
exclusively private and ‘homey’.Owner was very welcoming and ensured that our needs were met. A wonderful place to vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A great way to unwind after a long sail

After a long sail and a need to relax the apartment was a perfect place to absorb the tranquility of the island. Situated near the crest of the hill, the constant breeze was cooling and the view was spectacular. A great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing

Property was very well presented and organized. We were very happy and satisfied with everything. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

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