De ligging is fantastisch: direct aan zee met een prachtig uitzicht.

Het terras van het restaurant direct ernaast. Er was geen scheiding tussen ons terras en dat van het restaurant. Klanten van het restaurant gingen roken op ons terras en kwamen door ons hek naar binnen.

We had to leave on the ferry which leaves at about 7:00 A.M. on Sunday, before breakfast which, possibly, could be ordered to go. The venue was quite close to the ferry, and we easily walked to it. The sun comes up at St. Eustatius early enough so we could walk in semi-daylight. This single, two-story venue is very nicely built and furnished with a kitchen. It is associated with another regular hotel, the Gin House, which is next door. The "Barrel House" is built into a nice seaside restaurant with which it shares windows.

The narrow-slat curtains do not totally block the view from the outside into the Barrel House. Less revealing curtains would be desirable. The entry door has a rotating ring instead of a doorknob which is very confusing if you don't know how to operate it. We had to telephone for help in order to get out. Written directions on how to exit should be on the door. A rare flat street is on one side, and occasionally, a car will speed by, noisily testing its acceleration.

Finding a good and affordable place on Statia can be a challenge, but I was very happy to have 'discovered' this gem. The location is just perfect. The appartement is spacious with everything you can expect. The best restaurant on the island is right next to it, actually it part of the same building. It is true that during restaurant hours you will have guests dining next to the place. It was not a disturbance for me at all, and the good part, every morning you have the place for yourself. Your private terrace next to the ocean. The neighbors at Gin House serve a breakfast if you don't want to make it yourself. I loved the Nespresso coffee with cups being replenished every day, same goes for new bottles of waters every day. Great service that makes a difference. The place was clean and comfortable.

I know you have accept the internet Statia has, but a wifi extender/repeater for the bed room would be an improvement. Ground floor wifi is full. Upstairs often not available.

Persönliche Begrüßung durch Marlies. Tolle und geschmackvolle Einrichtung der ganzen Suite. Man fühlte sich gleich sehr wohl. Separate Klimaanlage im Schlafzimmer in der oberen Etage. Super-flauschige und gut duftende Handtücher.

Bitte nicht mehr mit der Nutzung des Pools vom Old Gin House werben, der ist in einem erbärmlichen Zustand.