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This was the perfect place. Visited: March 2007 Posted by love_to_travel_7 We would highly recommend Yepton Estate Cottages in Antigua. Gabriela and Douglas, the owners, have thought of absolutely everything. The cottages were well constructed/maintained and very well equipped, from a mini food processor right down to beach chairs and a small cooler for picnics. Their web page was very accurate in describing what the hosts and accommodations provide. Gabie and Douglas were the best host(ess). The first hours with them and their uncanny way of making us feel special and welcome blew away any uneasiness we had. Since we arrived late in the afternoon, Douglas sat down with us the next day to go over all the places we could drive and things we could see with the rental car that they arranged for us. Both Gabie and Douglas have been around Antigua for the past 25 years, and their advice on what we could do to make the most of our stay was more than we could have asked for. Gabie is well experienced in managing customer service, and knowing what her guests need and enjoy. She can direct you where to go to enjoy the beaches, shopping and local culture. As well, she is a very gifted artist, and you can see her art work and paintings in the cottages and office. Douglas is well versed in the island’s history, and if you can catch his ear, he can fill you in on the island’s railway system as well as sugar plantations. They always tried to ensure our stay was comfortable and memorable. A couple of examples; installation of a hammock between two trees outside our cottage for our use; and taking us to a roadside fish and chips wagon one evening north of St. Johns. For the bird lovers who want to enjoy watching exotic birds, there are many to see and watch around the lagoon - including very interesting looking hummingbirds, song birds of all types, and a flock of approximately 50 very rare Whistling Ducks who come right up on the cottage grounds to get a drink of fresh water which Douglas provides every day. For the fishing enthusiasts, Douglas provides the fishing gear. He is very interested and keen on ensuring his guests enjoy the experience of fishing for the elusive and hard to catch Tarpon. If you want to go to a place where you can enjoy your partner in quiet surroundings, feel special, understand the island’s history, and gain friendships, the Yepton Estate Cottages in Antigua is highly recommended. Gabie, Douglas and the PEP squad (their dogs) were the greatest. We’ve gained a great friendship, and we hope to see and stay with them again. Thanks to our travel agent for her diligence and understanding of our vacation needs in finding this location and accommodation. 6 users found this review helpful. 1 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? We enjoyed it here. Visited: February 2007 Posted by l_vanarem We very much enjoyed the tranquil setting, and the variety of birds was amazing. The cottage had all the amenities - lots of space and it was very nicely decorated. Gabriela and Douglas were great hosts. They were very helpful with suggesting activities around the island. 2 users found this review helpful. 2 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? We can't wait to go back Visited: December 2006 Posted by catandy We traveled to Antigua specifically to elope. Gabriela, at Yepton Estate, organized this so brilliantly well for us that we had to do little more than turn up! Everything was organized by her - legal paperwork, the cake, the celebrant, the hair, the photography and video work, floral arrangements, witnesses and champagne. She even called us in Australia to discuss what we wanted to ensure that everything went smoothly; which it did. The cottages themselves were exceedingly comfortable, clean, quiet, and contained everything we could possibly think of to enjoy a stay in the Caribbean. The grounds were well maintained and was an ideal spot to sit around and enjoy the idyllic surrounds of the lagoon, as well as being a quick walk away from the ocean. Gabriella was also very helpful in organizing tours for us, which can be done in advance or upon arrival. Everyone working at Yepton Estate was extremely friendly. We cannot recommend it highly enough. If it wasn't 32 hours of travel away, we'd be back every weekend! 2 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? We recommend Yepton Estate Cottages. Visited: December 2006 Posted by triathlon We can absolutely recommend these completely equipped cottages - especially if you're looking for a relaxing holiday at a reasonable price. Gabriela and Douglas, the owners, made us feel completely at home. They also informed us about the entire island. There were beaches near the property. We rented a car for a week to explore the island. We also made a dive that Gabriela organized kindly for us. 3 users found this review helpful. 1 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Yepton Estate Cottages are beautiful, quiet and relaxing. Visited: November 2006 Posted by j_graham If you're looking for a relaxing holiday in beautiful surroundings, we can strongly recommend these superbly equipped cottages. The four (soon to be five) units are set on a private lagoon with a wealth of birdlife. Also, there is a small swimming pool for cooling off. Our hosts, Gabriela and Douglas, made us feel completely at home and were a mine of local information. The environment was so pleasant that we cooked for ourselves most nights. There is a "bargain" supermarket, and a good covered market a short cab ride away in St John's (the taxi from the airport went right past so we stocked up en-route). There are two great beaches within a few minutes' walk both of which had hotels with restaurants. We ate twice at the Coconut Beach Club; the food was excellent and the free bar made it good value. We rented a car for three days to explore the island. We also took an eco-boat trip which included the opportunity to snorkel over a coral reef (not to be missed). Gabriela organized everything for us while we were here, so there was no need to prebook. 4 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? This was my most delightful visit in twenty years. Visited: July 2006 Posted by bmjo1 On Antigua, Yepton Estates Cottages is your home away from home, it is not just a hotel room. Here you can relax on plush sofas and chairs, eat in or out, raid the fridge, or just relax. 2 users found this review helpful. 1 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? We had a wonderful vacation here. Visited: April 2006 Posted by reiding3 We were privileged to be the very first guests in our brand new, extremely well equipped and well decorated cottage by the lake. This was our seventh time in Antigua, and our best. We loved everything - the hospitality of the owners, and the beauty of the location. We espcially enjoyed watching - up close - the many species of birds who make their home on the lake. We'll be back! 4 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful?

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