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Soleil Cottage, Peaceful and Serene, Galleon Beach, Part of Moondance Antigua

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Terrace/patio
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Marina
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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English Harbour, Saint Paul
  • Place, Galleon Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson's Dockyard
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Shirley Heights
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

English Harbour

When you stay at this cottage in English Harbour, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites and Carpenter's Rock Trailhead. .This beach cottage is 15 mi (24.2 km) from Jolly Beach and 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Dickenson Bay Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Galleon Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pillars of Hercules - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nelson's Dockyard - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shirley Heights - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Clarence House - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • V.C. Bird Intl. Airport (ANU) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Vie En Rose By La Brasserie - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Catherine's Cafe Plage - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shirley's Heights - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪South Point Antigua - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪You & Me Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Soleil Cottage, Peaceful and Serene, Galleon Beach, Part of Moondance Antigua

Due to building ongoing in Galleon Beach Area, construction noise may occur.

Soleil Cottage is located in the stunning Galleon Beach area in the heart of the World Heritage Site of Nelson's Dockyard National Park. Soleil is part of the amazing Moondance Antigua Property with its gorgeous Villa, 3 cottages and a studio apartment.

Soleil, beautifully decorated and fully equipped, you will want for nothing. There is a King size 4 poster bed, television with a Fire Stick for your apps, bluetooth speaker, free WIFI, purified water, beach chairs, air conditioning and an ensuite bathroom. The kitchen is fully fitted and located separate to the bedroom. There is shared access to a grill and a lovely hot tub. The balcony is spaciously designed to allow fine dining with guests while enjoying amazing sunsets. Furnished with a beautiful King size bed, Soleil is perfect for the romantic getaway.

Galleon Beach and Freeman's Bay are located right in front of the fenced and gated property. The snorkeling at nearby Hercules Pillars is rated amongst the best on the island and there are numerous hiking trails up the nearby hillside to reach the famous "Shirley Heights."

From private chefs to spa treatments, we can suggest a variety of extras to
make your holiday special and utterly unforgettable. In fact, the only thing you may
have to worry about is how soon you can return to Moondance in Antigua.

17% Antigua Barbuda Sales Tax will be added to all bookings at checkout.
In addition, there is a Tourist Levy of $5 per night per traveler age 6 and above. This is collected upon arrival.

Prices are in USD.
High Season rates with required 17% tax added are listed below.
Peak period rates are 20% higher than High Season rates.
Low Season rates are 20% below High Season rates.
Minimum stay for the Villa is 7 nights all year.
Minimum 3 night stay for the Studio/Cottages and 5 nights min. during Peak periods.
Peak periods are: All regattas, RORC 600, ACYS, Xmas, New Year, and Carnival. Please enquire for further information.

Soleil is available as a solo unit or as part of a group comprising any of the following: Moondance Villa 2 Bdrm option ( HA-4253110) or Moondance Villa 3 Bdrm option (VRBO-3810619), Twinkle Cottage (HA-4256921), Neptune Studio (HA-4257454) and K'ai Etoile Cottage (HA-455625) as they are all located on the same fenced and gated property. There is an Entire Property Rental option (VRBO-3811392)

*Soleil Cottage: King Bed with kitchen, balcony, grill, hot tub (no pool unless part of Moondance Villa rental) HA-4460727
Sleeps 1-2 Guests
1 night $327.60
1 week $2293.20

*Twinkle Cottage: King Bed with kitchen, balcony, grill, hot tub (no pool unless part of a Moondance Villa rental) HA-4256921
Sleeps 1-2 Guests
1 night $327.60
1 week $2293.20

*Neptune Studio: 2 x Twin beds OR 1 x King bed plus a Queen Sleeper Sofa, kitchen, balcony, grill, hot tub (no pool unless part of a Moondance Villa rental. No charge for Sofa Bed) HA-4257454
Sleeps 1-4 Guests
1 night $356.85
1 week $2497.95

*K’ai Etoile Cottage: King Bedroom plus a Queen Sleeper Sofa in the living room, kitchen, 2 balconies, grill, hot tub (no pool unless part of a Moondance Villa rental) HA-4255625
Sleeps 1-4 Guests
1 night $415.35 / $473.85 (additional $50 charge for Sofa Bed plus tax)
1 week $2907.45 / $3316.95

*Moondance Villa 2 Bedroom option, includes pool, sundeck, poolside bar and grill, hot tub
HA-4253110
Sleeps 1-4 Guests
1 night $953.55
1 week $6674.85

*Moondance Villa 3 Bedroom option including Neptune Studio. Includes pool, sundeck, poolside bar and grill, hot tub VRBO-3810619
Sleeps 1-6 Guests (up to 8 guests when using Sofa Bed in Neptune)
1 night $1310.40
1 week $9172.80

*Private Rental of Entire Property: Moondance Villa, Neptune Studio, Twinkle Cottage, K’ai Cottage, and Soleil cottage, includes pool, sundeck, poolside bar and grill, hot tub
VRBO-3811392
Sleeps 6-12 Guests in King Beds, 13-16 Guests using sleeper sofas
1 night $2386.80
1 week $16707.60

***ANTIGUA GOVERNMENT COVID-19 COMPLIANT PROPERTY**
As of Aug 23rd 2021 a government levy of US$5 per person per night is payable upon arrival.
**Please check the rate quoted is accurate prior to booking as you will be asked to cancel the reservation if you have not contacted the management team prior to booking.
Prior to your booking being accepted and confirmed a Moondance Contract must be signed and returned to us for everyone's protection.

TAXATION NOTE: AS OF JAN 1, 2024, AN ANTIGUAN STATE SALES TAX OF 17% WILL BE APPLIED ON TOP OF THE RENTAL AMOUNT FOR ALL BOOKINGS/STAYS AFTER JANUARY 1st, 2024. THIS IS FOR ALL SHORT-TERM RENTAL ACCOMMODATION IN ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA INCLUDING HOTELS, GUEST HOUSES, VILLAS, ROOMS, TENTS, ETC.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a safe and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a hot tub and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchenette

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking only allowed outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Property located in a resort
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 450 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property uses some solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Owner's Former Private Retreat House English Harbour

Owner's Former Private Retreat English Harbour

Owner's Former Private Retrea

Peaceful Serene Cottage

Owner's Former Private Retreat

Soleil Cottage, Peaceful and Serene, Galleon Beach, Part of Moondance Antigua Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcus C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an incredible stay and can’t recommend this place enough! The host was extremely responsive and made everything so easy from start to finish. The villa was spotless, comfortable, and exactly as described. One of the nicest touches was arriving to a stocked fridge, which helped us get settled in for the first couple of days without any stress. Truly above and beyond hospitality - five stars is an understatement!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a fabulous location. The site staff are lovely and Nathan was very responsive. We shall return.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elisha

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything. Great cleaning. So close to beach. Stocked fridge. Great view. Helpful staff. 10/10 would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location and warm, attentive hosts. Nathan and Claire were vwry caring and fixed issued quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing accomodations

We absolutely loved our stay at Soleil! The location was amazing and the room was more than we could have hoped for. Nathan and his staff have literally thought of everything to make the stay as enjoyable as possible. There is plenty of places to put your stuff, the complimentary beach chairs and towels were so lovely. Access to a washer was also a major plus. I cannot say enough about how wonderful our stay was. Book it! You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

fredman01773

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved every minute

We stayed a week (too short). Loved the unbeatable view of Galleon Bay from our deck with a sofa, comfy chair, diningroom table and chairs. The accomodations were attractive and comfortable. Extremely comfortable king sized bed, the modern bathroom with its large closet, and the kitchen, so well stocked with pots and pans, plates and bowls, silverware etc. We enjoyed having a broad range of breakfast food and coffee/tea awaiting us. In the evening we loved hearing the surf and the seranade of the tree frogs. The view with sailboats and the beach was lovely. It was very private. And we had the path to Galleon Beach. We rented a car and went to pigeon cove beach & lovely restaurants. The staff was friendly and very good. A well run vacation place. We are coming back for two weeks next year. Everyone we met was friendly and nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views and a Quaint little cottage!

Soleil cottage is an adorable spot located at the end of Galleon Beach. It has beautiful views and is tastefully decorated in a classic Caribbean style. Everyone we met at Moondance was very friendly and Nathan was helpful in addressing our questions!! The Loose Cannon is a great spot to view the amazing sunsets. Take the water taxi to Nelson’s Dockyard and English Harbour also has many restaurants and shops to check out for island treasures. Shirley Heights on Sundays is a must! Thank you for hosting us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and comfortable , steps from the best snorkeling. No crowds, fantastic views. Great location easy access to town. Gated community-very safe. Nice restaurant 100 yards down the road.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful hideaway

This is a lovely relaxing place away from the crowds overlooking Galleon beach and you have your own private balcony with a stunning view. It is a charming place and kept very clean and well maintained. A romantic hideaway if I weren’t sharing with my sister! Nathan and Clare were fantastic hosts, very responsive and accommodating for our arrival a little later than originally planned. This place is a great find and well represented in the pictures and description.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff J., South Haven

Liked: Cleanliness

English Harbor

Great location on the inland. Manager and staff was first class.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glen H., Minneapolis MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect everything

We loved the charming little cottage. The view of Galleon beach is fabulous. The hosts were friendly and responsive. Great location for snorkeling and hiking. However, there are no restaurants, bars or grocery stores near by so you’ll need to take a ten minute taxi ride for that. (word has it there may be a new bar/cafe opening on Galleon beach in a few months). We were also impressed with complementary items waiting for us in the refrigerator. The kitchen was well outfitted for cooking meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antonella L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous

Fabulous stay. Nathan, Clare and Fiona could not be more helpful. The property is very tasteful and has stupendous views across the harbour. Galleon Beach is great for snorkelling and swimming. Would suggest going to the supermarket in Jolly Harbour or St John’s as more choice there.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nigel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really great location, accommodation with quiet beach

The property was as described and very good, Nathan was an excellent host and the house keeping ladies were great. Turtles seen in the bay most days, complimentary water taxi available to the Italian and French restaurants at the boatyard, plus English & Falmouth harbours only a 5 minute drive away. Overall a really super vacation.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M., Connecticut, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

A week in paradise

We loved our stay in English Harbour. Soleil is a cozy place to stay only a short distance from the beach. Nathan was great getting us settled and had lots of information for us. We were there to relax and be low key so this really worked for us. The beach is amazing and we did a snorkel adventure with Scooter Snorkeling right from our beach. Amazing all the things we saw, turtles, barracuda, small ship wreak, huge assortment of fish and the pillars or Hercules. We ventured out to a few other beaches during our stay and found the entire island to be wonderful. We grocery shopped and cooked most of our own meals as it was the off season and most everything was closed. We did enjoy eating at the Seabreeze cafe for breakfast a few days and lunch on occasion. This place is right at the base of Shirley Heights, which is a must do for their Sunday Night party. We walked daily and ventured up a few of the hiking trails to Shirley Heights. We loved the hot tub and the grill, great to come back and relax after the beach. We definitely recommend staying here in this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Lovely spot

We enjoyed our stay in Moondance Soleil very much. Fabulous views, beautifully furnished and spectacular location. You walk down to the edge of the property and a beautiful swimming and snorkelling beach is right there. Nathan and Claire who checked us in were very helpful and Fiona went out of her way to make our stay enjoyable. The hot water was a bit iffy, but it didn't spoil our stay. We'd go back again and hope to. We rented a car and I think it would be difficult to manage without one. But it's a short drive to English Harbour and all its restaurants and amenities. Walking distance along the beach is a high end resort called The Inn. We splashed out and had dinner there our last night and it was amazing. You have to call and see if they have room. Overall, we were very happy and recommend Soleil.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jan P., Bolivia

Charming cottage with an unbelievable view

From arrival to departure this visit at Soleil was more than what I expected. Nathan and Clare greeted you upon your arrival and the refrigerator was stocked with the basics so you did not have to immediately go purchase food. The cottage was spacious, although the best part was the porch with the magnificent view. There are stone steps to climb going up to the cottage but they were lit at night. I recommend Soleil for anyone desiring a great view, nice beach and tranquility.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stuart R.

Superb location both Kai and Soleil well appointed.

Beautiful cottages, very comfortable, very good standard of linen and towels etc. 30 seconds to the beach and recliners and cool boxes provided. Excellent Standard of Cleanliness. Water taxi from the beach hit and miss but doesn’t detract from the location. Really good snorkelling from the waters edge with turtles and fish plentiful. Daily beach bar to watch the sunset from, all in all well worth a visit
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S., Beverly MA USA

Fabulous location and views in Antigua

My husband and I had been sailing for 2 months in the Caribbean and needed a land base. Soleil worked perfectly: close to great restaurants, great swimming and snorkeling right from Soleil, great hiking to Shirley Heights and phenomenal views from the carpenter trail (starting from Soleil) of the starts for the races of Antigua race week! Plus it’s location was entirely peaceful. Will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018