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Caribbean luxury vacation villa rental | Grenada Villa Ixora. Villa Ixora is our superbly designed holiday home nestling on the slope of Coral Cove in Lance Aux Epines, the southernmost point of Grenada. Villa Ixora is exquisitely furnished with English pine and rattan
furniture, and tastefully decorated with bright Caribbean colours. The house has three
air conditioned double bedrooms, two with king size
iron four-poster beds complete with mosquito nets and the third
bedroom has 2 single beds. The master
bedroom has French windows which open onto a
terrace overlooking the landscaped
gardens leading down to the shore of Coral Cove. You can lie in bed and look out on the sea! The adjoining master
bathroom leads onto the gazebo with its double
whirlpool bath. The walls are decorated with original paintings by local artists Canute Calliste, Ivan Godfrey, Bernie Callahan and Jean England, plus prints by Susan Mains and Ceasar Manrique. The spacious luxury
kitchen leads into the
dining room, which has a huge bow window that overlooks the
pool and sun deck. / Two sets of French windows lead from the lovely spacious sitting
room ont the
terrace, the focal point of the house which retains shade throughout the day and has plenty of seating. The sun deck surrounding the
pool has 4 stylish steamer
sun beds and two reclining chairs all made of wood - no white plastic here! Huge pots with palms and tropical plants complete the scene of luxury around the
pool. Our housekeeper Theresa will greet you on arrival. The
fridge will be stocked with basic supplies plus complimentary Wine, Rum, Beer and Coke. Ameal of your choice can be delivered after your arrival from the extensive menu at kimscateringservices.com. Theresa will cook and serve
breakfast and prepare
lunch if required. She also provides a personal
laundry service. We can arrange for a
taxi to collect you from the
airport, which is a journey of about 10 minutes.
Swimming Pool 27-ft. long (4-ft. shallow and 7-ft. deep end). Gazebo with large
whirlpool bath for two. Fully equipped
kitchen with all appliances. 2
Fridge/Freezers (1 - 6-ft. x 3-ft. with ice and cold water dispenser). Washing Machine Dryer.
Telephones in
2 rooms with answering service. Luxury Towels and Linen by The White Company
General Information about our Caribbean island Grenada! lies between Trinidad and Tobago to the south and St Vincent and the Grenadines to the north, in the Eastern Caribbean at the southern end of the Windward Islands. A lush green island with a central mountain range, Grenada is one of the least spoiled, least touristy, least populated and most beautiful of the Caribbean islands. There are 45 beaches in Grenada; with many long stretches of near deserted palm fringed pristine sand. Its sheltered anchorages and enchanting bays make Grenada a popular yachting
centre particularly as it lies south of the hurricane belt. Grenada is best known as the Spice Island, supplying nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, saffron, cloves, ginger and many others to the world. It has plantations including nutmeg, sugar cane, bananas, citrus fruit and mangoes, tropical rain forests, crater lakes and spectacular waterfalls. The Grenadiens are friendly, warm hearted people who are proud to welcome visitors to their peaceful and tranquil island in the sun. The Weather Grenada has a superb climate all year the temperature usually only varies between 28°C and 30°C (84°F to 87°F) during the day. Cooling northeasterly breezes make a very pleasant climate all year round. Even when it does rain the sun is usually shining again in half an hour! Facilities Close to Villa Ixora. Two minutes drive brings you to Prickly Bay and the beautiful beach at Lance aux Epines. Also located on this beach is the lovely Calabash Hotel set in palm fringed grounds leading to the beach. The Calabash provides casual
lunches at the beach
restaurant or elegant dining at the award-winning Cicely's
restaurant. Five minutes from the villa, on the Mount Hartman side of the peninsula, is the Secret Harbour Hotel and
restaurant, with panoramic views over the yachts in the bay, and The Moorings. There is a 50 slip Marina for yachts, with a waterfront
bar and scuba diving
club. Beautiful Grand Anse beach, the longest beach on the island, is five minutes drive from the villa. It has extensive water sports including scuba diving and snorkelling (see below) and wind-surfing. It also has many hotels and
restaurant, including the beautifully appointed Spice Island Hotel and
restaurant right on the beach. Grand Anse also has 2 large supermarkets,
banks, a pharmacy and other
shops,
restaurants and
bars - all five minutes drive from the villa. On the Prickly Bay shore line close to Lance aux Epines beach and two minutes from the villa is The Boatyard, with moorings for visiting yachts, a palm-thatched
bar beside the sea and a
restaurant for casual dining - often with a
barbecue in the evening. There is a Caribbean steel band on Friday nights followed by lively music into the small hours. A few minutes from The Boatyard, perched above the sea, is the popular Rendez-vous
Restaurant and Hotel, with views over Prickly Bay. There are a number of other
restaurants and
bars, on the Lance aux Epines peninsula. On the next peninsula, True Blue, (five minutes drive) is the True Blue Marina, Stuarts
Bar and
Restaurant where you can eat and
drink on the edge of the water overlooking the bay and the Marina. There is beautiful sailing along the unspoiled Grenada coastline, with coral reefs and deserted beaches. Go whale and dolphin watching. Yacht charters are available for day
trips or longer from The Moorings and True Blue. Prices vary according to the season and your requirements, but as an example a 38 ft catamaran with experienced captain can be chartered in August for US $240 for a day from Horizon yacht charters at True Blue Marina. (Coolers are available at the villa to carry
drinks etc for
trips.). Scuba diving and snorkelling are widely available along the beautiful Grenada coastline. Beneath the sparkling sea you can view extensive reef formations, a vast range of marine life, and several large shipwrecks offering top class and challenging diving. Nearest scuba clubs are at The Moorings at Secret Harbour and on Grand Anse beach (near the Coyaba and Spice Island Hotels). The Rendezvous and The Calabash. According to The Sunday Times in London Grenada has. excellent diving on sites such as Purple Rain and Whibble Reef. The former is a veritable underwater forest of gorgonians, sponges and whip corals, inhabited by vast shoals of purple-coloured creole wrasse, which swarm over and around the marine flora like a vermilion river. Whibble is a pristine reef, swarming with wrasse, jacks and rainbow runners. Occasionally, eagle rays and turtles are spotted here. This is an advanced drift dive, but there are plenty of other shallow reefs suitable for novice or intermediate divers. Grenada's most famous dive site is the Bianca C, a 600 ft cruise liner that sank in 1961. However, due to the depths and the possibility of strong currents, it's not for beginners. [Sunday Times 21 October 2001]
Grenada Villa Vacation Rental Rates. Prices are in US dollars for the Villa per week. High Season 15th Dec.07 - 14th May. 08. Low Season 15th May - 14th Dec. 2008. Christmas/New year rates on application. Check our availabilty calendar. A deposit of 20% is required to secure reservations. This is non refundable unless there is a replacement booking. The balance is due 6 weeks before departure. Additional Information.
Airport: You can be sitting on the
terrace at Villa Ixora with a
drink in your hand just after landing enjoying the warmth of the Caribbean as the modern Point Salines International
airport is less than 10 minutes drive from the villa. Car Hire: There are any number of Car Hire operators, but we have always found to be particularly reliable and helpful. email:
cgrentals@caribsurf.com telephone (473) 444 0317) Medical Services: A doctor and dentist can be contacted by
telephone for surgery appointments. The doctor will make personal visits to the villa for a modest fee. In case of emergency, the nearest hospital is in St Georges (15 minutes drive). Vaccinations none are required unless you are coming from an infected area. Mosquitoes and Bugs: This is not a major problem in Grenada. The island is of course in the tropics, so it is advisable to bring anti mosquito cream, particularly in the summer, but bug mats in all
bedrooms mean that mosquitoes do not usually visit you at night. Electricity: The villa is wired for both 220 volt (3 pin square sockets as in the UK) and 110 volt (2 pin as in the US). Grenada Villa Ixora 2008
Grenada Villa Vacation Rental. Grenada Villa Ixora is located on the shore of Coral Cove in a secluded area of beautiful unspoilt Grenada. In an inspired and tranquil setting this charming single storey luxury Grenada villa Ixora has all the ingredients for a very special luxurious Caribbean holiday in the sun. Our Grenada vacation villa rental property is on the famous Spice Island. Grenada is known for its unspoiled mountainous
beauty and friendly people. Grenada offers a wide variety of waterfalls, lush rainforests, plantations, and coral reefs. Visitors who are seeking relaxation alone will also be enchanted by our Grenada villa, Ixora, a luxurious private home that includes all the ingredients you need for a perfect Caribbean vacation. Please surf our site and contact us for additional details on our island hideaway. WHAT OUR GUESTS HAVE SAID. Theresa is brilliant so unobtrusive and keeps the villa so clean, and makes a great bacon and scrambled egg
breakfast. Early morning sunrises and some magnificent sunsets have been a delight. A wonderful week at this beautiful villa The villa is in a beautiful setting Fantastic accommodation The website photographs just do not do it justice Humming birds during the day and fireflies at night YOUR
WEDDING IN GRENADA. Several
weddings have been arranged at the villa. If you are looking for a very private and personal
wedding ceremony, we can arrange for a local Bishop to conduct the service at our villa. We can also assist with any other arrangements or facilities that you may require. Ask us for details. SCUBA DIVING YACHT CHARTER IN GRENADA. We shall be pleased to arrange or recommend Scuba Diving or Yacht Charter Operators. Grenada Villa Ixora 2006