Nevis Great Values

On the eastern or windward side of the island, high up in the forested hills, is Golden Rock Plantation Inn, recently purchased by New York painter Brice Marden and his wife, Helen. The cottage rooms are modest compared with the other inns, but the 200-year-old mill, converted into a charming two-story suite, is truly special, and as such, often booked. Nevertheless, spend the afternoon here, having a lunch of lobster salad and grilled prawns among the red umbrellas and the many monkeys. The view from this serene oasis—out to sea, where Antigua and Montserrat are visible along the horizon—is breathtaking.

Oualie Beach Resort is ideal for visitors who love all things water-related, from the beach to windsurfing to sailing. The property’s 32 charming multi-unit gingerbread cottages are set just steps from the beach; and a dive shop is onsite. All rooms face the beach, providing excellent views of St. Kitts and Nevis’s romantic sunsets. A reliable restaurant with international cuisine rounds out the offerings.

Across the road from the Montpelier Plantation Inn, the comparatively quaint Hermitage Plantation inn has enchanting timber-framed gingerbread cottages sprinkled near the great house, likely the oldest wooden dwelling in the Caribbean. The Lupinacci family of Philadelphia has been running the place since 1971, and chances are Richard Jr. will greet you at reception or from behind the bar, where photos of the family racehorses decorate the walls.

This welcoming, intimate property comprises just two guest rooms and one honeymoon-style cottage, which features a large wraparound porch. Perched on a 700-foot hill, the B&B also provides great views of Mount Nevis. Friendly owners Jonathan and Anne Rose are an artist/architect and herbalist/gardener, respectively, and often accompany their guests on hikes around the island or to the Botanical Garden, which is about a mile from the property. All room prices include breakfast.

Sunshine’s Bar and Grill on pretty Pinney’s Beach, just south of the Four Seasons...more

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Charlestown, Nevis; 869-469-2222

On the Main island road from Charlestown, not far from the Golden Rock Plantation Inn, is the...more

Pick up original hand-crafted goods and foods at this small store just a few steps from the wharf in downtown Charlestown. For sale are items made of goatskin, local wines, guava cheese – a local specialty – hot pepper sauce, jellies, and jams.