Tiny Home Retreat Near Beach- Marsh Mellow Cottage

Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

About this cottage rental

Located in Saint James, this charming cottage for $84 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. This cozy cottage is the perfect spot for couples and solo travelers looking to stay in a quiet residential neighborhood in the beautiful island of Barbados. Enjoy all the comforts of home while tucked away just 1km from the beach and explore the island using this perfectly welcoming cottage as your home away from home! We would be happy to help you plan the perfect holiday. The cottage was designed to be very open and airy, and there is an additional ceiling fan and A/C to keep you cool in the Barbados sunshine. The open plan living area features a very comfortable sitting area and TV, and the kitchen is stocked with all the appliances and kitchenware you'll need on vacation. The bedroom has a comfortable queen-sized bed, A/C, ceiling fan, closet space and an en-suite bathroom. The bathroom is unique with an indoor/outdoor shower that has two shower heads, and a beautiful shell and stone vanity. The cottage is located on the "platinum" West Coast of Barbados, but is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood away from the hustle and bustle. The beach is located just 1km away, and further down the coast are restaurants, bars, and shopping centers. Whilst the cottage is in walking distance of the beach / main coast road, the return trip will be uphill. The property manager is just a phone call or e-mail away should you need a hand with anything. Please know that we can assist you with anything you need to make this an amazing vacation from the get-go: dining recommendations and reservations, snorkel excursions, island tours.. and more are just some of the things we can offer you. Ask our concierge about renting a bike or car! We strongly recommend reserving in advance as it is a small island with limited availability. Complimentary housekeeping services are offered 1 day a week.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Garden

Map of Saint James

Nearby attractions

Harrison's Cave Eco-Adventure Park

4.61 miles

Bathsheba Park

7.92 miles

Silver Moon Catamaran Cruises

7.47 miles

Animal Flower Cave & Restaurant

8.42 miles

Tiny Home Retreat Near Beach- Marsh Mellow Cottage

4.6

Outstanding(22 Reviews)

Cottage in Saint James

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

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Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this cottage rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Garden

Map of Saint James

Nearby attractions

Harrison's Cave Eco-Adventure Park

4.61 miles

Bathsheba Park

7.92 miles

Silver Moon Catamaran Cruises

7.47 miles

Animal Flower Cave & Restaurant

8.42 miles

Reviews

4.6/5.0

Outstanding(22 Reviews)

2.0

Feb 2023

I arrived after a long trip to London late in the evening to find the apartment very dirty and have not been cleaned since last guests stayed . Two hours later the apartment manager , very apologetic arranged for a cleaner who came that night and the morning after . The team tried to make amends but basically the cottage is shabby and the whole place is grubby and needs a good lick of paint. The photos on the web site were taken some time ago. The floor was old and very badly marked so it always looked grubby . There is no cleaning products or brush in the cottage so its impossible to keep clean but they did finally send me a brush . Half way through the 10 day stay we had no hot water with very low pressure dur to leak on the road for three days . The shutters are dirty broken and the shower area is in need of a good revamp .There is long standing dirt in the bathroom area around the toilet and hand basin . Every day we averaged 4 hours sleep only due to Cockerels and Dogs waking up the area at 4 am . Most days we found worms .frogs or bigger insects on the floor. Some people may love this but we were very tired at the end of the trip . The location is very good and only a short drive to the beach . As I mentioned the property manager tried to make my stay better for me but the end of the day the owner of the property needs to take the property off the Vrbo sight until he updates this property . The sister cottage , which is identical to this cottage is now being revamped so I think this sums everything up . There was very limited dishes eg so salad dishes . I wanted to move out on my arrival and did call Vrbo team to arrange this but my daughter felt as the location was so nice we should just grin and bear it. I would not recommend this place to any of my friends .

4.0

Jan 2023

Very nice out the way cottage. A car is a must to get around. Lovely welcome shopping pack we ordered was there too. Very nice and friendly people as we been to Barbados five times now. Weather was great too. Thank you

4.0

Nov 2022

This is a charming small place. It is one of 2 gate/guest suites to the main house. It is half-way up Crick Hill, which is steep. We always drove anywhere. There was no hot water at all. The cold-water pressure was also very low, making a shower a dry challenge. We had to shower at a friend's villa or at the beach. We also had no access to the safe until the management came to fix it 5 days ingo a 10 day stay. The neighbours' dogs barked until 1am and the Cockerels woke us up at 5pm. On the plus side, there was washing up liquid, kitchen paper towels, ice trays and a useful washer dryer. The aircon worked fine. The water was an issue. There was enough to get by, but not also to shower. We were not bothered by the noise, but others might be. The outside shower is great with 2 shower heads...if only there was water enough to get wet.

5.0

Jul 2022

If you love being tucked away in nature, in a quiet neighborhood then this is the place for you. It is well maintained, private and perfect for the solo vacationer or couple.

5.0

Jul 2022

5 Stars

5 Stars

If you love being tucked away in nature, in a quiet neighborhood then this is the place for you. It is well maintained, private and perfect for the solo vacationer or couple.

5.0

Jun 2022

All was perfect ! Very calm and good location. I recommend this place

5.0

Jun 2022

5 Stars

5 Stars

All was perfect ! Very calm and good location. I recommend this place

5.0

Apr 2022

5 Stars

5 Stars

We had the best stay at Marsh Mellow Cottage

5.0

Apr 2022

5 Stars

5 Stars

Marsh Mellow tiny cottage is a great place to stay. Very quiet and feet away from the main road and the beach.

5.0

Apr 2022

5 Stars

5 Stars

This place was exactly as depicted in the pictures. It was a very open and comfortable cottage for our one week stay.

5.0

Apr 2022

5 Stars

5 Stars

Great location for adventurous travelers looking to explore the western coast of the island. Highly recommend renting a car given the location, not totally within walking distance from main attractions like Holetown, Speightstown, etc. or if you want to explore the various coasts of the island like us. If you are walking, be prepared to walk down/up a pretty steep hill. Definitely not easy to find if you are not familiar with the island, and would recommend not following the directions on AirBNB and just calling when you arrive. The woman we spoke with was so helpful and was able to guide us directly there as opposed to the address on the AirBNB. My husband and I had an amazing vacation on the island, and would definitely recommend staying here... and the best part: the indoor/outdoor shower (if you don't mind a few lizards here and there!)

5.0

Mar 2022

Cricket Watching

Cricket Watching

My first trip to Barbados was organized in the two weeks prior to the West Indies vs England Test match starting on March 22nd 2022. Hotels close to the ground were all full so I decided to book Marsh Mellow South Cottage through VRBO, although it was a few miles outside of Bridgetown where the cricket was. The accommodation was exactly as advertised and the communication and help through BSL was first calls. I did have a few questions and the occasional minor issue but all were handled quickly and efficiently. The accommodation was great for me, being on my own for this trip and would be excellent for a couple. The cottage is compact, but has everything you need and I slept well in the comfortable bed and a friendly neighborhood cockerel was my alarm call :-). As for location you really do need a car. Walking to the beach would be a challenge even to the fitter people as the cottage is part way up a steep hill. Also, the essential stores are a short drive away in Holetown. Just to note, the the BSL representative organized the car rental for me. The car gave me the chance to explore the island but there are organized tours you could take also. Overall, a great vacation, excellent accommodation, but you do need a car unless you want to spend a lot of money on taxi's.

5.0

Mar 2022

1 week break

1 week break

Wonderful stay at Marsh Mellow South Cottage. Would definitely recommend.

5.0

Jul 2021

5 Stars

5 Stars

Great stay! Peaceful cottage surrounded by nature and very clean. The team at BSL rentals were also very helpful and responded quickly to any queries. It was a nice getaway

5.0

May 2021

5 Stars

5 Stars

Great stay! Peaceful cottage surrounded by nature and very clean. The team at BSL rentals were also very helpful and responded quickly to any queries. It was a nice getaway

5.0

Dec 2020

5 Stars

5 Stars

Really great place, other reviews sum it up nicely. Loved the outdoor shower and the neighbourhood was really friendly. Lovely view walking down the hill to the beach and perfect location between Holetown and Speightstown. Really is right in the middle of nature, so expect monkeys in the morning and frogs at night, cockerels in between.

4.0

Nov 2020

4 Stars

4 Stars

Quiet cozy spot. Great for couples.

4.0

Mar 2020

4 Stars

4 Stars

My boyfriend and I had a great experience at Marsh Mellow Cottage, unfortunately cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Communication was easy and Shain made all arrangements for our car hire for us which was a great help. I would definitely recommend hiring a car as location is slightly out of the way but it is easy drive into nearby Holetown. The cottage itself is lovely, the only amenity we missed was a kettle rather than coffee maker, however this is only a very small point. We would recommend Marsh Mellow Cottage to anybody wanting a quiet and relaxing trip.

5.0

Mar 2020

Perfect cottage in great location.

Perfect cottage in great location.

We spent two weeks at the cottage. It is as depicted in the photos. It is in a great location and is very comfortable.

4.0

Jan 2020

4 Stars

4 Stars

It's a very nice little space. Was construction going on nearby when I was there alas but the customer service etc was also excellent

5.0

Jan 2020

Fabulous

Fabulous

This property is perfect for a couple looking for a private and independent holiday. We rented a car but if you don't the main road is a short walk down the hill where the bus stop is. The management team were very helpful and so friendly. The place was spotless and the outdoor shower area was amazing!! It was close to great beaches and Speightstown just a short distance away for groceries. This was a perfect fit for our anniversary trip.

5.0

Jan 2020

5 Stars

5 Stars

Beautiful cottage on lovely estate

5.0

Dec 2019

5 Stars

5 Stars

We can recommend, very nice cottage

4.0

Nov 2019

4 Stars

4 Stars

We loved this place for our Barbados trip--it's a beautiful, intimate little cottage in a quiet residential area between Holetown and Speightstown. The location was close enough to seemingly get anywhere on the island within about 45min, which was great because we tried to explore as much as possible. It is a little tricky to find and there's some conflicting location info on the AirBNB site, so just follow (Hidden by Airbnb) maps to get there. The space itself was very cute and felt like a little self-contained island--the bedroom is more private and air conditioned, and the semi-outside bathroom is amazing, though only one of the showerheads was working well. Shain was very responsive and helpful and check-in/check-out was simple and quick. We would definitely recommend this place again!

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Saint James?

The average price for a rental in Saint James is $498 per night. This rental is $414 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Tiny Home Retreat Near Beach- Marsh Mellow Cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Tiny Home Retreat Near Beach- Marsh Mellow Cottage pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Tiny Home Retreat Near Beach- Marsh Mellow Cottage?

We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and garden.

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Tiny Home Retreat Near Beach- Marsh Mellow Cottage

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Saint James

Nearby attractions

Tiny Home Retreat Near Beach- Marsh Mellow Cottage

Cottage in Saint James

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Saint James

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Saint James?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Tiny Home Retreat Near Beach- Marsh Mellow Cottage pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Tiny Home Retreat Near Beach- Marsh Mellow Cottage?

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