Escape to Hummingbird House at Bottom Bay Beach Bottom Bay, St. Philip Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 217296

View of Pool & Sea from the Breezy Back Patio

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Location: Bottom Bay, St. Philip, Barbados, Caribbean (On the Unspoiled Southeast Coast, 15 Min from the Airport)

Accommodations:  Villa, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6)

Hummingbird House is a new villa with ocean views and a private swimming pool just a two-minute walk from Bottom Bay Beach - an out-of-the-way 150 meter strip of breathtaking white sand and coconut trees sandwiched between two sea cliffs. It is arguably the most beautiful beach in Barbados.

The villa is available for rentals of five days or more and features three air-conditioned bedrooms and a well-appointed, nicely equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The living room has comfy lounge seating for six with a widescreen LCD HDTV and the master bedroom features an en-suite bathroom and a walk-in closet. The spacious covered back patio is exposed to a refreshing sea breeze and overlooks a private pool with beautiful ocean views.

The Bottom Bay Region:
Bottom Bay is on the southeast coast of Barbados in the parish of St Philip, a scenic out-of-the-way area in eastern Barbados. As Barbados is only about 21 miles long (North-to-South) by 14 miles wide (East-to-West), nothing on the island is too far away, and most places are within an easy 30-minute drive. Much of the sea coast in St. Philip is made up of a series of scenic, ragged coastal cliffs that are punctuated occasionally by idyllic white-sand beaches such as Bottom Bay (which is in our opinion the most beautiful of these - although we're admittedly a bit biased).

While most of the big hotels and resorts on the island are situated along the west coast, the quieter southeast coast and the east coast offer the breathtaking views and rugged natural scenery that make Barbados an island paradise. In addition to the picturesque Bottom Bay Beach, the world-famous Crane Beach and Sam Lords Castle beachfront are within 10 minutes drive. If you're looking for fine dining nearby, the Crane Resort has two aclaimed restaurants, and the busier south and west coasts are 20-30 minutes drive away. We highly recommend the inexpensive, low-key nightly "Fish-Fry" at Oistins (on the south coast in Christ Church), home of the Island's biggest fish market.

Bridgetown's harbor and shopping are a 25-30 minute drive away (if you avoid rush hour traffic), and renowned golf courses at the Barbados Golf Club and Sandy Lane Resort (where Tiger Woods was married) are just 15 & 30 minutes away, respectively.

Getting Around:
We highly recommend renting a car for getting around the island, but regular buses are also available and taxis can be called as alternatives. Many car rental companies will drop off and pick up cars to our villa, making the experience fairly painless.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer: The washer and dyer are in-unit.
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided: We have nice high-thread count bed sheets.
  • Off Street Parking: Driveway.
• Beds
  • Queen Bed (3) : The first two bedrooms have queen beds, and bedroom #3 has a twin-sized daybed with a queen-sized raised aerobed available.
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: 64 channels - including movie, sports, and children's channels. See our website (linked below) for more detailed information.
  • DVD
  • Private Pool
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Available for rent from our property manager - please inquire if interested.
  • Deck/Patio
  • Lanai
• View/Location
  • Ocean View
• Communications
  • Cell Phone: We have 2 local cell phones available for guests use.
  • Computer: The 3rd Bedroom / Office has a PC that guests may use.
  • Broadband Internet: This connection is via a GPRS/EDGE modem and tops out at speeds of 230 kbps (several times faster than dial-up, but slower than DSL).
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): WiFi is free for guests to use. The internet connection tops out at speeds of 230 kbps.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed: Exceptions allowed only with prior permission.
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Hiking

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High Season .. Dec 15-Apr 15 .. $1200/week.
Low Season ... Apr 15-Dec 15 .. $ 950/week.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 09/17/09
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  Brian & Helen Cain , Cary, NC USA
  • Hummingbird Villa, Atlantic Rising, St. Philip, Barbados June 18 – July 2, 2009 Our two weeks in the villa proved to be the most relaxing vacation we have ever taken. The villa is located away from the main tourist centers of the island but, given the small size of the island, is within easy driving distance of everywhere The villa is spacious, very clean, well appointed and the kitchen well equipped. We found basic supplies in the kitchen as well as two prepaid cell phones, which we were required to reload before we left. There is a house phone and a PC with internet connection, although service to the island is somewhat unpredictable. The villa is very comfortable for four people. The covered patio really helped define our vacation as we spent a great deal of time relaxing and dining there. Sun beds and a hammock, as well as a dining table and four chairs, are provided on the patio, which looks directly onto the pool that is perfect for cooling off. There was a constant breeze from the Atlantic so we enjoyed having all the windows in the villa at least part open to allow the breeze to cool the rooms and only found need to use the very quiet A/C units while sleeping. We utilized the full kitchen most evenings to prepare a range of 2 & 3-course meals. The view from the villa to the east is unobstructed to the Atlantic Ocean, which is a couple of hundred yards easy walk away. We spent several days on Bottom Bay, where much of the time we were the only people on the beach. The water should only be used by very competent swimmers as it is too rough for most people with strong waves and undertow. But there is plenty of shade provided by coconut and other palms, and a cave (with bats) at one end of the beach. The shade and the constant breeze help you to avoid gettng too hot. Don’t forget your sunscreen though, even when it’s cloudy. We were able to shelter in the cave when a couple of rain storms passed over. They don’t last long and are inevitably followed by blue skies and sun. From the villa there are cliff top walks to the east and west that take you to other coves and beaches. Some have pools that you can cool-off in, although they’re too small for swimming. Be prepared for the concrete steps from the cliff top to the beaches as some do not have railings. However, every cove and beach is an outstanding photo opportunity. We shall be returning.
• 06/18/09
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  • We found Hummingbird House to be a great vacation rental. Jon and Jan, the property managers, were available upon arrivals and anytime that we needed anything. The house was spacious for our party of 4 and the outside dining area on the patio next to the pool was where we eat every meal. The French doors opened right up to it and as long as we were at home, the doors were open and it felt like we had doubled the size of the living space. The view out to the water was great and you could hear the ocean. The short walk down the road to the beach was easy and the scenery headed down the stairs to the sand was really nice. We found the island as a whole so friendly and helpful, especially to our group of first timers who were easily lost on the roads! I would recommend Barbados, and HUmmingbird House, to anyone seeking peace and quiet and a great, relaxing vacation.
• 06/17/09
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  Gary & Donna Stoymenoff , Markham, Ontario, Canada
  • Our wonderful experience started with Jan and John, the couple that manage the property. They had asked for our flight information and were expecting us when we showed up in the driveway. Jan and John made sure that we knew everything about the property, the area and gave us great tips on what to see and do during our stay. Their welcome was the prelude to the warm and friendly hospitality that is prevalent on this island. The property is very well maintained. Even though there is an indoor dining area, we ate, sat and gathered exclusively at the outdoor dining room table in the covered area by the pool. The kitchen was well stocked and we especially enjoyed the fridge that spit out plenty of crushed ice that made a great base for our ``Hummingbird Rum Punch``. Although there is air conditioning, after the first couple of nights, we acclimatized and just let the ocean breeze that blew through the open windows cool us down. Stepping outside through the double French doors each morning, we were greeted by the sunrise, a magnificent view of the ocean breaking over the offshore reef in the distance and the sounds of the surf. We often heard comments from the locals that Bottom Bay was the best beach on the island; and we can attest to that. The cove is picturesque; the sand is beautiful, the water clear blue and the beach extremely clean. The ocean is a little rougher on the south eastern coast but our group enjoyed playing in the surf. A rental car is a must. While it took a little getting used to driving on the “wrong side” of the road, the drivers are very courteous and make allowances for tourists. You will get lost! But who cares, the island is small and even a series of wrong turns won’t get you too far off track. So much to do – not enough time. The two things you should not miss are Oistins for the Friday night fish fry party and the BBQ fish fry just down the road from the villa at the Church of the Nazarene (Friday and Saturday nights only). Also be sure to check out the St. Lawrence Gap during the day as well as in the evening for the night life and numerous restaurants. Drive the island. We drove around quite a bit but especially enjoyed the coastal trip around the entire island. The view looking down from the northern cliffs around Cluffs Bay is breathtaking and stopping off at Round House on the east coast near Bathshiba (our second time there) for some beer and fresh Coconut pie rounded out the day as the sun set on the surfers riding the waves down below. Our favorite restaurants were L’Azure at the Crane (it was our anniversary), Pisces in the St Lawrence Gap, Round House (for Sunday brunch) and just hanging out on nearby Cutters’ patio while listening to the live entertainment and watching the sun go down (make sure you try their over proof VSRP, very special rum punch). As you can probably tell, we had a great time and look forward to returning to Hummingbird House.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Gary & Donna were wonderful guests. We hope they can return in the near future.
• 05/26/09
  Positive Rating
  mike , westland, MI
  • My wife and I stayed a week at hummingbird house in May 2009. It is a very nice comfortable house. The online description was very accurate. The beach is nice with no crowds at all. We would highly recommend hummingbird house and plan to return in the future.

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