Beachside Cottage is a comfortable, 2 bed/2 bath, traditional Bajan home with an eclectic mix of antique and contemporary furnishing. The cottage is on a little bluff right above the beach, literally steps from the sea. It's located in a mainly residential area of St James with easy access to nearby shops, restaurants and other facilities. Hire a car or experience the adventure of public transportation - bus stops are just a short walk away. Suits 2 singles or 2 couples. Note that there is reef directly in front of the property, which is fine for snorkeling but for swimming you will have to walk about 50 metres down the beach to your left (in front of the Bikini Beach Bar) or about 150 metres up the beach to your right (in front of Crystal Cove Hotel).
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Property # 9082210
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Derricks
Located in Derricks, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carlisle Bay and Miami Beach. Diamonds International and Folkestone Marine Park are also worth visiting.
University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Batts Rock Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Barbados Polo Club - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Miami Beach - 21 min drive - 19.9 km
Getting around
Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
La Cabane - 3 min drive
Klynn's bar - 4 min drive
The Pastry House - 4 min drive
Limegrove Bar - 4 min drive
Sugar Apple Cafe - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Beachside Cottage - right on the beach! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beachside Cottage - right on the beach!?
As of 18 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachside Cottage - right on the beach! on 6 Jul 2026 start from £165, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Beachside Cottage - right on the beach!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beachside Cottage - right on the beach!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beachside Cottage - right on the beach!?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Beachside Cottage - right on the beach! located?
Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Paynes Bay Beach and Batts Rock Beach. Barbados Polo Club and Paradise Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We truly enjoyed our stay in the cottage. The location is great, the cottage is clean, bright and a throwaway from the ocean.
Our hosts were friendly and very helpful!
We look forward to coming again!
Maja P.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2022
Thanks for taking the time to post a review.
We're pleased that you enjoyed your stay and you're welcome back any time.
Great cottage, located on the beach, lovely patio area, great bedrooms with comfy beds. The cottage was very clean and comfortable, and exactly as the photos describe. Cannot wait to go back.
Good communication from the owners Miles and Karen.
Caron H.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2024
We're very pleased that the cottage met your expectations and that you enjoyed the location. We look forward to seeing you again!
Thanks Caron.
Relaxing, peaceful and private villa. Great location and all the comfort of home in Caribbean setting. Really handy for Jordans supermarket and buses to Holetown and beyond. Good WIFi and fast internet with smart TV. Overall unfussy accommodation with everything you need for a restful break.
James B.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2025
Thanks for taking the time to post a review, James. We're pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Cute cottage nestle amongst the trees right on the beach. A few stairs down brings you to a quiet beach yet it is nearby great restaurants and bars.
With a well equipped kitchen it's easy to stay in paradise. ( Grocery store is a stone throw away)
Would come back in a heartbeat
Anne V.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2024
We're pleased that you enjoyed your stay in the cottage, and found the location to be convenient. Your comments will be helpful to others. Thanks, Jeff.
We have just got back from a fantastic 10 days away in this wonderful property it is really undersold on the description the property is comfortable and well maintained the beds are to die for !!
10 steps take you down to a small piece of heavenly beach it was ours for the whole 10 days there was never anyone on our little patch except for one day when we encountered 2 baby turtles we called out the rescue people and had a very exciting morning helping to dig out baby turtles and eggs which where located just beneath the house, snorkelling on the reef that is just off the beach is a dream although I would recommend beach shoes as there are crabs on the beach and it is rocky in the water all in all the most fabulous time away and the best house
andrea bascombe
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec 2024
Thanks for taking the time to post such a comprehensive review, Andrea. We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay and that you were able to rescue the turtles!. Thanks for choosing Beachside Cottage.
We spent 30 days in this lovely cottage. Wonderful water views from the covered lanai. Cottage was well equipped. Very comfy beds with nice bedding. Plenty of good quality towels. Short walk to a good little grocery store though be warned that the sidewalks are narrow and periodically nonexistent on a very busy road. The only minor downside is that despite being waterfront the area directly in front of the house is rocky and not really possible to get in the ocean there so you have to walk a couple minutes either direction to a beach with easy access. But… neither area is easy to access if mobility is an issue. We had no problem and the swimming is wonderful!!
Would happily go back to Beachside cottage.
Nancy A.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2024
Thanks for taking the time to post a review, Nancy. We're pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Your comments about the beach accessibility will be helpful to others.
We are definitely affected by the natural tides and shifting sands, which can expose rocks. - and, unfortunately, it's not predictable.
Lovely cottage in nice area with fabulous views out the back , spacious and comfortable. The biggest let down with the property was the kitchen which really wasnt as clean as expected, i moved the breadbin and found food behind it! Down the sides of the washing machine which has a pullout wheeled cover over it was filthy which i pulled out and mopped myself. The cupboards are very old and well used which wouldnt be a problem if they had been clean. The cupboards doors were physically dirty and the items around the kitchen including the microwave and grill were dusty and greasy. There were some stock items in the fridge and cupboard but we threw a few away as out of date. Bathrooms were clean but the skirtings around the lounge were dirty. Nice loungers to sit on out the back patio area and well equipped with beach towels etc but couldnt see anything off that patio as the bushes have grown too high since photos on advert taken.
Sounds like a big moan but thought we should mention apart from all this a fab holiday on a lovely island with lovely friendly people.
gill r.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2022
Thanks for taking the time to post a review.
We're very sorry to hear about the issues with the kitchen (and other areas mentioned) and will certainly address them
Place was great!. We were met by Karen upon arrival, recieved a tour and let us settle in quickly. Propane BBQ was perfect. We had a couple unforeseen circumstances (no fault to owner), but was quickly remedied by Karen as she was only a phone call away. Very professional and responsive. Beds are very comfortable and the main bedroom, you listen to the ocean waves all night. It's so calming. We've been Fitts Village in the past and were very familiar with the area. Supermarket is only a 10 min walk either by road or beach (at lowtide). Or there is a bigger supermarket Masseys in Holetown by public transit which has much more options. Snorkeling is good right out in front of house if you can get past the coral. We just swam over the coral rather than try to walk. We were fine. There is a more popular area for swimming which is more beachy that is just a hop, skip and jump away. During low tide you can walk there by beach as it is just past the rock wall or at high tide take a 2 min walk on the road to the beach access path with no issues. Just be aware of traffic and stay on grass and paths, as cars drive quickly and the roads are narrow. We had a senior in her 80s with us, and had no issues using the road access with her. Everyone is friendly as always. Will always love Barbados!
Linda C.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks for taking the time to post such a comprehensive review Linda - we enjoyed having you stay!
Fantastic beach front views, 1 minute walk to bikini beach for swimming,food and drinks, 1 minute the opposite way to Crystal Cove beach.villa clean and tidy and had everything we needed from kitchen utensils to bath and beach towels, 8 minute walk to supermarket, easy check in, i accidently locked the safe but host ( miles) was straight on the phone to help me out, co host Karen was also fantastic with check in process, which was self check in and so simple, would 100% reccomend to friends and 100% would return ourselves if youd let us
We stayed at the apartment before but after seeing the cottage we had to book it. It was spacious
We loved everything about the cottage. It was close to the supermarket and very very close to the beach. Public transport was excellent travelling towards Bridgetown or Holeton.
Eric P.
Stayed 38 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2023
Thanks for the 5-star review Eric. We were certainly happy to welcome you back.
The cottage was the perfect quiet oasis. It was quite neat............ fully equipped with all the amenities and more. Nestled on the beach with the calming sound of the waves. Furthermore, the private access to the beach & outdoor shower available post the beach experience was just ideal.
The property owner Miles was extremely accommodating and readily available.
I would most definitely return & strongly recommend the cottage to anyone looking for a private, tranquil seaside getaway.
J'Nai J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2023
Thanks for the 5-star review J'Nai. You would be welcomed back any time.
This is a nice property right beside the beach & within easy reach of public transport & 5 minutes walk to the local supermarket. Miles the owner is a very pleasant & helpful guy. Thank you Miles for the pleasant stay at Beachside Cottage.
trevor p.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2023
Thanks for taking the time to post a review Trevor. We're happy that you enjoyed your stay in the cottage.
Thanks for the fabulous vacation at your cottage. The location next to the beach was perfect. Karen co-host was very thoughtful. I recommend that villa.
We were greeted by Karen, who was so gracious. Each bedroom had a king size bed. All the rooms had levered windows which gave a Casablanca feel. The terrace was perfect for our meals. The breeze that came through was inviting and the view breathtaking.
Miles and Karen's place was great. They were superb hosts, always available for help. The villa was a clean beachfront property close to essential amenities such as supermarket, gas station etc. The washrooms were clean with excellent choice of scented toiletries and freshly washed towels with plenty of extras in the room closets. The closet had snorkeling masks which were great for the kids. The kitchen had all the necessary items. The stove/oven was a little old but did the job. Can't say much about TV as we didn't really watch anything. Overall it's a five star from us. Will definitely recommend to anyone coming to Barbados!
(One suggestion, on the 2nd or 3rd day of our trip, mosquitoes started appearing, maybe due to rainfall. It would be great if the windows and doors are covered with mosquito/insect net)
Subana A.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks for your review Subana - we're happy that you all enjoyed your stay at Beachside Cottage.
As you know, most of the windows (including the bedrooms) are already screened but we will take your suggestion and add screens to the living room windows and doors - thanks for the tip.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly K.
30 Dec 2025
Kelly K.
Stayed 22 nights in Nov 2025
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Hosted by Miles Griffith
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