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Apartment is the 2-Bedroom Upper Floor.
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Property type | apartment |
| Minimum Stay | 3 - 14 nights |
Overview
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 2-4)
For the traveler in search of a truly relaxed setting, away from the hustle and bustle of the “all inclusives”, beach vendors and cruise ship crowds, Runaway Bay is the answer.
Make this lovely apartment your “home away from home” facing the Caribbean Sea. Your affordable hideaway in the landscaped, tropical gardens a few feet from the beach! Just kickback, relax, soak up the sun and enjoy the beautiful turquoise water of the Caribbean! This is for individuals who want peace and relaxation. If you feel like any of the many activities of nearby Dickenson Bay, just take a 10 minute stroll over there and enjoy the different bars/restaurants, grocery and gift shopping, water sports and scuba. St. John's and Cedar Valley Golf Club are less than 10 minutes drive away, while V.C. Bird International Airport is only a few more minutes. 2 large supermarkets are also only a few minutes drive.
The two bed/ bath apartment at this delightful beach front property is spacious, attractively furnished and right on the beach! It has a spacious living/dining room, fully equipped kitchenette and wide patio looking straight on to the Caribbean sea. In addition to the consistent tradewinds Runaway Bay normally has, the apartment has ceiling fans and optional a/c in the bedroom(s) - small extra charge.
For the traveler in search of a truly relaxed setting, away from the hustle and bustle of the “all inclusives”and cruise ship crowds, but not too far away - this is the answer!
Previous guests have said 'We stayed a week and were delighted', 'the apartment was lovely - spacious, clean and comfortable' and 'simple but beautiful'!
Either make this your base to explore Antigua’s 365 beaches and other places of interest, or just stay put and relax!
Keywords: Affordable, beautiful quiet private white sand beach, landscaped tropical gardens, Barrymore Beach Club, peaceful, tranquil, relaxed setting, special deals, hideaway, comfortable, personal, great views, turquoise sea, stunning sunsets, unwinding, friendly
About Brian Gordon
Ex-international banker (Scotland, London, Hamburg, Antigua, St Kitts, New York, Korea, Indonesia).
Built the apartments after returning to Antigua.
Why Brian Gordon chose Antigua
Every beach in Antigua is public, meaning that the Antiguan public have the right to use every beach and access it by a designated public access. My property is not a public access.
The stretch of beach my guests have access to has no beach vendors and no hordes of cruise ship visitors.
Guestbook comments from the owner
Hello Brian,
We did not have the opportunity to see you again during our short but fantastic week in Antigua. Thks much for all. The apartment was great and we truly have enjoyed our stay. We will with no hesitation recommend your rentals to our friends and come back ourselves in the future if possible.
Thks again to you, Linda, Angela and Grant for a great winter break on the beach!
Emmanuel, Nadine, Elliot and Hugo
Amenities
Runaway Bay Apartment Accommodation and Amenities
- apartment
- Guests provide their own meals
- Check-in: 4:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 4
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- Beach View ...
- Beachfront ...
- Ocean View ...
- Air Conditioning ...
- Clothes Dryer ...
- Linens Provided ...
- Parking Off Street ...
- Washing Machine ...
- Wireless Internet
- Cooking Utensils
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Dining Area
- 2 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
Bathroom 2 -
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
- Queen size Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (1) 2 single beds
- Satellite / Cable
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio
- churches
- cinemas
- duty free shops
- health/beauty spa
- museums
- restaurants
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- miniature golf
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- fishing
- fly fishing
- golf
- golf privileges optional
- jet skiing
- parasailing
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Excellent!
4.5/5 -
(6 traveler reviews)
Great location, right on the beach! Apartment was average but size and layout were pretty good!
Property well maintained and overall very friendly staff!
Best vacation ever!
There was nothing upscale about the place but it was PERFECT! The apartment was very clean, cozy and complete in basic amenities. The décor is neutral and the architecture quite impressive with wooden jalousies, large veranda, Romeo and Juliet porch in the bedrooms and vaulted ceilings. What makes the place make you want to return (and there are very few places that make you want to do that) is twofold – 1) amazing staff (especially Angela and Jerry) and b) unbelievable ocean views from the apartment. The beach is so private and peaceful – no tourists except for the occasional restaurant guests at nearby Bussola's (expensive Italian Restaurant). From the apartment one hears the endless sound of gently crashing waves and birds day and night - and sometimes laughter from happy restaurant guests.
The blue green waters are so beautiful for swimming as if it is energized with healing powers. I was sooo happy there and totally renewed upon my return to New York. Thank you Brian and staff.
Beautiful, Quiet, Property on Runaway Bay
This does not quite do the landscaping and property accurately. The landscaping is beautiful and kept up daily by a remarkable, friendly groundskeeper! The beach is adequate but falling into the ocean due to a past hurricane. Don't let that stop you! It has a beautiful view (especially for sunsets), the water is warm and lovely and there is plenty of space to lay out and enjoy the peace and quiet. The owner, Brian Gordon is a very friendly, accomodating owner. If you ask, you shall receive. The apartment we stayed in was a corner apt and had nice breezes and missed the full sun of the late afternoon. The apartment was cute and plenty spacious, but slightly run down. A good paint job and fixing up the showerhead in the master bath would be a big help. For the amount that Brian is charging, this is a great deal. The property, the quiet and the close proximity to Dickenson Bay makes it worth your while. Don't expect luxury, just some pretty property, quiet, and the best restaraunt in town. I'm not kidding.... La Bussola is the absolute best place to eat in Antigua. Christian and Michael and the chef and waitresses have us rate this establishment, the best in the Caribbean that we have found. From fish to pasta to pizza, it is fantastic. Peppers on Dickenson Bay is another place we loved. Good food, good staff, beautiful views! I would recommend this property to anyone who is just looking for a comfortable place to stay with no frills. I would also recommend bringing some mosquito spray and that's for any place on the island. .
Private Piece of Paradise
My husband and I spent several days in this apartment during the second week of May 2012. This was our first trip to Antigua. When we arrived on Saturday afternoon we were surprised at how quiet the beach and grounds at Barrymore were. The apartment was clean, roomy and comfortable, though not luxurious. There is air conditioning in the bedroom, but the windows provide adequate breezes, even though it got hot during the day. We loved being able to go to the grocery store (nearby) and have food and drinks available. There was no restaurant except LaBussola within walking distance on the beach, although one could walk to the Dickinson Bay restaurants on the road. We had a car which made the 2 minute ride there easy. Brian was not in town during our visit, but Christian at LaBussola checked us in and gave us ice and coffee filters. Jeremiah, the groundskeeper, was very nice and helpful. He even showed us photographs of Runaway Beach prior to hurricanes that changed it in 1995 or so. We also met the security guard who was there every night, although we never felt the need for security.
The beach is not large but it is immaculate and gorgeous, as was the water. We loved sitting in the beach chairs reading and then taking a swim. There was virtually no one around during most of our stay. We learned this is the "off" season in Antigua, and the whole island was not crowded or busy. However, it was very lovely. We traveled all over the island, including English Harbour, Shirley Heights, Valley Church and the other lovely beaches in that area, and also took Eli Fuller's Eco Tour which was spectacular. We were glad we had a car as it would have been impossible to visit those areas without one as they are not close. It is true that Antigua has some of the most beautiful beaches and water in the Caribbean.
The best thing about this property is LaBussola, which was literally only steps from our apartment. We had dinner there twice (not open for lunch at this time) and it was wonderful both nights. We absolutely loved not having to drive anywhere so we could enjoy some wine. We spent the evenings on the balcony enjoying the breeze and the sound of the waves.
This is not the place for someone who wants to be in the middle of the action. It is the place for someone who loves privacy, quiet, and appreciates the natural beauty it has to offer. If we visit Antigua again we will stay here. It was our own private little piece of Paradise!
Perfect, Special and Unforgetable Accomodation in Antigua. The Apt was Excellent and Clean !!!!!!!!
My boyfriend and I took a quick trip down to Antigua to escape the cold NYC winter. We couldn't have been happier. Brian's apartment was GORGEOUS and Immaculately clean. The soaring cathedral ceilings were awesome and the big porch was icing on the cake. We prepared breakfasts and lunches in the kitchen and spent so much time in our private little beach-backyard! There is a delicious, upscale Italian restaurant situated conveniently on the property. We were lucky enough to meet Brian while we were there and it felt like catching up with a friend. He's very helpful, knows the island very well and always answered my many emails. We almost didn't even need the wifi in the place because Brian answered all of our questions on what to do, where to go and where to shop for groceries. We Had an amazing time, took lots of pictures and will not stay anywhere other than Brian's Runaway Bay apartments. They're beautiful, private and clean and how perfect is that! Thank you so much for everything Brian!!!
Great Beach Condo!
We stayed in the 2-bedroom apartment for a week in January. We had a great time.....the apartment has a beautiful view over the ocean. We enjoyed breakfast on the balcony looking out to sea every morning. The beach is lovely.....semi-private and a great place to just enjoy the sand and the sea. This apartment is everything you need for a relaxing vaction. There also are several restaurants within walking distance. I definitely would suggest this apartment for anyone looking for a great vacation!
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Rates & Availability
- Available
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Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
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