Enjoy your stay at Amaranth
Nevis is an almost circular island formed originally by volcanic action. Nevis Peak has been silent for hundreds of years but the dramatic landscape created by the volcano remains. Nevis is an example of the unspoiled Caribbean.
Amaranth is located on a gradually sloped lot on the lower part of Nevis Peak adjacent to the Golden Rock Plantation Inn. The villa looks south with a lovely view of the Caribbean with Montserrat and Redondo in the distance.
The gardens were expertly planted over 50 years and are extraordinary. There is a small trail on the west side that is like a walk in the rain forest; and it is magical for children (and their parents). Monkeys have been known to visit as the house is beside their path down from the mountain.
The house has 2 bedrooms, each with its own attached full bathroom. The bedrooms open directly to the outside, which affords separation and privacy. However, parents would be close enough to their children in the other room to feel comfortable and accessible.
The house is cared for day to day by experienced and charming staff. A housekeeper comes 4 mornings a week and gardeners are there 5 days a week.
It has a large airy living room, a formal dining room, a large covered outside dining terrace and a kitchen. The sofa in the living room is a pull out couch so 2 additional people can be accommodated. If you chose that option, they would have their own separate adjacent bathroom.
The pool is separate from the house and surrounded by lush vegetation. The house is pretty, comfy and very private as it is surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Accommodations
The house was built in the 1960's and has superb gardens. There is a gate that allows your car to be parked inside the fence if desired. Stone steps lead uphill to the house which is West Indian in design. It has mahogany windows and terra cotta tile floors.
It is furnished with comfortable plantation and antique furniture. Outside, there is a charming covered patio for reading and eating. The house sleeps up to 6 people. There are 2 bedrooms, each of which is 18 by 16 feet with an attached bathroom. One bedroom has a large 4-poster bed while the other has 2 single beds. The bedrooms are private, opening directly from a covered terrace. There is a third bathroom off the living room. The living room is equipped with a pull out couch where 2 additional people can sleep.
The living room is 28 by 16 feet, the separate dining room 19 by 11 feet. Both have wooden beamed ceilings. The kitchen is 13 by 11 feet. It is well equipped so you can easily prepare meals if you wish. Amaranth is approximately 10 minutes from a food store.
There is internet service. There are laundry facilities in the house and our housekeeper is available to assist. The pool is 18 by 12 feet and is privately situated behind thick tropical hedges. There are many spots to be with friends or to escape for a quiet moment. Our hope is that you will find it as relaxing and beautiful as we do.
We have a housekeeper and a gardener who are exceptionally nice and will assist in making your stay as enjoyable as possible.
Gated
Parking
Sleeps 6
2 bedrooms
1 pull out couch
3 bathrooms
Living room
Dining room
Kitchen
Laundry
Internet
2 acres
Private pool
Private gardens
Staff
Amaranth is at the foot of the driveway into Golden Rock Plantation Inn, an exclusive and charming small hotel developed from 200 year old sugar plantation buildings. Golden Rock has an international clientele and is situated at a high elevation on Nevis Peak, which rises to more than 3,000 feet. Proximity to the hotel allows guests at Amaranth to expand beyond the house and to walk easily to the hotel for lunch, dinner or drinks. The hotel has been dramatically and romantically renovated and has wonderful food.
Amaranth is approximately 25 minutes by car from Charlestown, the principal town on Nevis, where the ferry from St Kitts docks and a similar distance from Newcastle airport. It is a 10 minute drive from the Gingerland food store. The island's many lovely and diverse beaches and beach bars are easily visited by guests by car. There are many adventures close at hand.
Rental Rates
The rent depends on whether it is in the high season (December 15 to April 15) or the low season (the rest of the year). During the high season, the rent is $2500 US per week. If you rent for a third or following week, there is a discount of 10% off the weekly price. During the low season, the rent is $1800 US per week. There is a discount of 15% for a second or following week.
If you book with us more than 6 months in advance of your visit, we will provide a 10% discount. Returning visitors will also receive a discount.
How do I make a booking?
Send us your preferred dates by email and we will check availability. We will tell you how much it will cost and ask you for a deposit.
How much is the deposit?
If you are booking more than 6 months in advance of your visit, we will ask for a 10 percent deposit. Then, we will ask for 40%, 6 months before your arrival and the balance 6 weeks before your arrival.
If you are booking with us less than 6 months before your arrival, 50% is due at the time of booking and the balance 6 weeks before your arrival.
How do I pay?
We accept bank transfer in US dollars.
We will remind you of the timelines for payment. If you miss a due date, we may reserve the right to book someone else. Cancellations will result in the sacrifice of some of the money you have paid. We will deal with each situation on a case by case basis and will always try to be fair.
What happens if my dates change?
We will do our best to accommodate your new dates.
