Moonhole, Human settlement and tourist attraction in Grenadines Parish, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Moonhole is a small settlement and tourist attraction in Grenadines Parish, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It consists of houses built directly into the rock and cliffs, with walls and roofs shaped from the natural stone, and some openings facing the sea.

Moonhole was started in the 1960s by an American couple who built the first house into the rock. Over the years, more houses were added, and the settlement became known as an example of building with the land rather than against it.

The name Moonhole comes from a natural arch in the rock that frames the moon when seen from certain angles. Today, the houses are used as vacation rentals, and visitors can see how the structures merge with the landscape.

The site sits on a steep slope with uneven paths, so wear sturdy shoes and watch your step. Access is often by boat, and the terrain is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers.

Many of the houses have no straight walls or right angles, and some rooms are carved directly into the cliff. The natural arch that gives the place its name is best seen at low tide, when the opening is fully visible.