Great beach house

Guest: Jenny & Robert (Sweden)
Date of Stay: 11/17/11 Review Submitted: 01/18/12

Lovely property with a good location right o the beach! Nice property owner who always are there to give "the little extra".

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Relaxen im "sunshine paradise"

Guest: zora (germany)
Date of Stay: 12/22/11 Review Submitted: 01/09/12

Wir - zwei Erwachsene und ein Teenager - haben die Winterferien im Studio der Villa " sunshine paradise" verbracht. Das Apartement liegt im 1. Stock der Hauses in offener Bauweise mit hohen Decken, so dass es angenehm kühl und luftig ist. Wir haben die Klimaanlage nicht gebraucht. Die Betten waren komfortabel. Absolutes Highlight der Wohnung ist aber die riesige überdachte Veranda, auf der auch die Küche untergebracht ist. Von dort bot sich ein toller Blick auf das karibische Meer, den Strand und Gertruds wunderbar gepflegten Garten. Wir hatten einen Logenplatz, die Ein - und Ausfahrt der Kreuzfahrtschiffe zu beobachten. Der Strand war ruhig und wurde fast nur von Anwohnern und den wenigen Gästen des nahe gelegenen Beachclub genutzt, das Meer war ganz wunderbar zum schwimmen am frühen Morgen und bei Sonnenuntergang. Gertrud ist eine nette und hilfsbereite Gastgeberin,wir konnten das Paddelboot, die Liegen am Strand und auch die Waschmaschine nutzen. Am ersten Tag hat sie uns zum Supermarkt gefahren, ein klasse Service für Leute mit Jetlag, die sich noch an das Klima gewöhnen mussten. Der Supermarkt ist ganz neu und modern und zu Fuß in 5 Minuten zu erreichen. Ein Auto ist dennoch empfehlenswert, um die Insel zu erkunden - nur nicht abschrecken lassen vom Linksverkehr. Besonders schön war die Katamarantour mit calabaza ( siehe reviews bei tripadvisor), die wir schon von Deutschland aus gebucht hatten. Fazit: Auf nach Barbados in's sunshine paradise

Owner response:Vieen Dank für den netten Artikel Thank you so much -it was a PLEASURE!!!! Gertrud/GIA

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

Can't wait to go back!!!

Guest: Amy (Ocean City, NJ USA)
Date of Stay: 03/01/11 Review Submitted: 05/01/11

I can't begin to describe how great this location was! This house is in front of Sunshine Paradise; even closewr to the beach! There is a beautiful bedroom upstairs with catherdral ceilings and a private bathroom; you can walk out from your bedroom to your own private deck with INCREDIBLE views of the caribean sea. Downstairs you have another bedroom with its own bathroom, living room, kitchen, another bathroom, entry way, and another deck with beautiful views! This place is truly PARADISE! Gertud was the best hostess we have ever had. I can't wait to go back to Barbados and stay at Getrud's Little Paradise!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.

Sunshine Paradise

Guest: Marv, Johanne and Kylie (Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/22/11 Review Submitted: 04/05/11

Our family just spent 11 wonderful nights at Gertrud's home. The location was perfect in so many ways, great view, beach for swimming, watched cruise ships and fishing boats each day from the deck. Very comfy beds and plenty of room for the three of us! Gertrud keeps her yard immaculate and she takes pride in doing so. She was a kind hearted host and helped us with directions for everything. Every morning we would wake up to the cooing of the doves and in the evening you could hear the waves. We spent so much time enjoying the large open deck for cooking and just hanging out. Couldn't get out of the water, it was so enjoyable. We were also entertained by a couple of monkey's living in the trees and were able to get some great pictures of them. Would highly recommend this location. Look forward to returning some day! Thanks Gertrud for being apart of making our vacation memorable.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.

jake/marlene [Ontario, Canada]

Guest: jake and marlene (Toronto, Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/15/11 Review Submitted: 03/01/11

We just returned from 10 wonderful days at this studio apartment on Brighton Beach. We have been to Barbados several times before, but never to this location, and we were delighted with our accommodations as well as the beach! Our favourite spot was the large covered veranda from which we could watch the cruise ships coming in first thing in the morning, the sail boats or fishing boats later in the day, all while eating our breakfast. It was quiet, restful and private, but Gertrud was always available and helpful when needed - a great hostess. We are already looking forward to our next vacation there! Ausgezeichnet, Gertrud!

Owner response:My pleasure- as they say here in Barbados.Love to see you back here!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children.

It really is a "Sunshine Paradise"

Guest: Jeff (Rochester, New York, USA)
Date of Stay: 01/05/11 Review Submitted: 01/23/11

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at your home for nine beautiful days in January 2011! The best vision we have is of eating breakfast and dinner looking out at the beach. How perfect it is to be able to cook and eat your meals outside overlooking the beach. It was so wonderful to be able to hear the waves. Gertrud was a wonderful host. She gave us limes and coconuts and pointed us the way to get fresh flying fish. She maintains the property wonderfully - there are so many varieties of plants. Her knowledge of the island was a big help in getting around and where to go. The pictures she shows are exactly what it looks like. We looked at them again when we came home and were taken right back to her home. The living conditions were clean and comfortable. The beach is right there just like in the pictures. It was so convenient and we could not get out of the water as it was so wonderful. After traveling around the island, we know we made the right choice in staying at Sunshine Paradise. If we come to Barbados again, we would certainly stay with you again if it were available.

Owner response:I am really blessed to have such nice guests.My dear husband Bernd died last year in November in Switzerland and now as I am on my own it is so nice to have people enjoying their stay here and of course I always try to make it special for them.Gertrud

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.

Holiday in paradise

Guest: Mira/Luca (Switzerland)
Date of Stay: 04/06/10 Review Submitted: 06/08/10

We can all highly recommend this house. We spent as a family with two children and a baby three wonderful weeks in April with Gertrude and Bernd. They have everything done so we could enjoy a carefree and relaxing holiday. The house and the garden is really a "Sunshine Paradise" with a beautiful beach. The children have enjoyed next to the sea also the pool very much and we would love to come back again to this great place. The island has much to offer and it's worth to rent a car and take enough time. Many thanks. Maybe we will meet again in Switzerland!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, tourists without a car, families with young children.

Guest: andrea shotwell (washington, dc)
Date of Stay: 02/08/10 Review Submitted: 02/08/10

My husband and I spent a very relaxing, pleasant, and interesting 2 weeks here in Early February of 2010. The characterful, light-filled condo is the second floor of a house owned by two doctors. It is located in a quiet neighborhood right on the beach. Dr. Gertrud Siebel, who goes by Gia, was a very helpful, thoughtful host, without being intrusive. The Siebel's added the second floor condo, which has its own private entrance, soaring ceilings and tasteful, simple decor. We prepared meals and ate on the broad, covered verandah overlooking Gertrud's lovely garden and pool and the ocean, a few feet from the house. The Siebel's condo suited our needs perfectly.

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Guest: de FRANCIOSI (FORT DE FRANCE MARTINIQUE)
Date of Stay: 01/03/10 Review Submitted: 01/03/10

Nous avons énormément apprécié cet endroit pendant 12 jours pour les fêtes de la fin d'année 2009. La maison est idéale pour se reposer et profiter pleinement de la plage et du soleil.Le calme y règne ainsi que sur la plage. Bridgetown est à 10 minutes en voiture et l'accès à toute l'île est assez simple. De merveilleux couchers de soleil assurés chaque fin de journée. L'accueil des propriétaires est très chaleureux et on se sent comme chez soi.Un endroit à découvrir et à savourer à deux ou avec ses enfants.

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Guest: Roger & Chic (London, Ont)
Date of Stay: 05/29/09 Review Submitted: 05/29/09

We stayed here for 10 days in Feb. /09 and had the most wonderful time. Bernd & Gertrud were the best hosts anyone could imagine. Very helpful and generous and we can't wait to return to Sunshine Paradise. We rented a car and travelled all over the island. We found that there was a great deal to see and do, but the feeling is that renting a car is the way to go. Would certainly return here. Very romantic and relaxing.

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