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Beautiful 2-Bedroom Apartment right on the beach in this tranquil little bay

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Right on our peaceful little bay
Room with a view
Living area
Dine with a view
......or just admire it.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Fitts Village, St James
  • Paynes Bay Beach
    11 min walk
  • Batts Rock Beach
    2 min drive
  • Barbados Polo Club
    3 min drive
  • Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)
    32 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful 2-Bedroom Apartment right on the beach in this tranquil little bay

Attractive upstairs apartment, in beach-side house with communal patio, leading directly onto one of the quietest and most beautiful beaches on the West Coast, with excellent swimming and snorkelling in the crystal waters of the Caribbean. Comprising 2 air-conditioned bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom, the other with en-suite shower room and washing machine. There is a well-equipped modern kitchen for the chefs among your party. The lovely light sitting room, with stunning views of the Caribbean and the beach, has a cooling breeze blowing through it for most of the year. In essence perfection.
The village shopping centre and supermarket are within easy reach on foot. There are several excellent restaurants nearby, including the world-renowned Cliff. We are 1.5 km away from Sandy Lane and its world-class golf facilities. Waters sports, fishing, and glass-bottomed boats are virtually on the doorstep - and, if requested, many will pick you up from the beach.. For those who don’t wish to hire a car the bus stop is nearby, and the buses run frequently up until 11.30 pm. The apartment has Wifi internet access and on site security.
Little Reef is well situated for multiple activities. From the very beautiful beach, a few short steps away, there is snorkelling on the reef, where you may spot one of the resident turtles, meandering among shoals of brightly coloured fish. Boating and water sport activities are also on offer from operators on the way to the big resorts past Sandy Lane. Fishermen bring their daily catch into Fitts Village, just in front of Jordan's Supermarket, a five-minute walk along the beach.
For those who don’t want to miss the exploits of their favourite team, Wendy’s sports bar is just a couple of minutes away, across the road. Wendy's also have a snack bar. Alternatively there’s the Surfside bar in Holetown (15 minutes away by bus and car), a great spot for being on the beach and watching the footie at the same time. Holetown is also the place to go to if you want a bank, pizza or the larger Massy’s supermarket, which will deliver your shopping if you don't have a car. Holetown also boasts plenty of watering holes and restaurants. Bridgetown and the South Coast are around twenty minutes by car and the buses run regularly.
If you just want to chill out Little Reef’s balcony is a great place for watching the frigate birds wheeling above, maybe a fisherman making a catch, and world go by – and, if you are up early and very, very, lucky you may get a glimpse of a monkey in the nearby shack-shack tree. If you want take a tan back home Little Reef has a lovely sunny patio, or you can take the extra few steps to the beach. At the end of the day there is often nothing better than a walk along the beach or just watching a beautiful sunset and the boats making for home, while you enjoy a sundowner.

Property manager

Richard Britton
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only in the main living room & outdoors

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Derricks

Located in Derricks, this apartment is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sandy Lane Beach and Carlisle Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Barbados Polo Club or Kensington Oval. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
Map
Fitts Village, St James

What's nearby

  • Paynes Bay Beach - 11 min walk
  • Paradise Beach - 2 min drive
  • Brighton Beach - 6 min drive
  • Sandy Lane Beach - 6 min drive
  • Holetown Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chefette - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's Snack Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Cabane - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Klynn's bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful 2-Bedroom Apartment right on the beach in this tranquil little bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 2-Bedroom Apartment right on the beach in this tranquil little bay?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 2-Bedroom Apartment right on the beach in this tranquil little bay?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Beautiful 2-Bedroom Apartment right on the beach in this tranquil little bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Derricks apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Paynes Bay Beach and Batts Rock Beach. Paradise Beach and Sandy Lane Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeffrey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun in the sun
Location was fantastic with the beach just steps away! It just needed a few things like a TV would've been nice and screens on the windows or a screen sliding door to the deck so you could let in the nice ocean breeze. The second bathroom could use some updating updating.updatingsomupupdatupdating.overa
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

tony w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply Stunning
We stayed at little reef in October 24, and arrived after dark. We were welcomed by grantley, who and handed the keys to a clean welcoming property. Next morning we woke at sunrise and opened the large windows and were presented with the view exactly as per Richard's pictures. The apartment has all the required accessories for a stay, plus the added bonus of snorkelling equipment, and a safety float. We spent our mornings and evenings on the beach outside the door, snorkeling in an abundance of sea life including turtles. A bar restaurant is available 2 doors away which serves cocktails and reasonably priced meals. Within fitts village are a couple of car hire companies which allowed us to explore from little reef. We were truly sad to leave the apartment at the end of our stay, and whilst at the all inclusive we stayed at afterwards, we decided that next year, it will be all Little Reef. Simply Stunning
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haluki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time in Barbados
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Getaway in Paradise
Beautiful apartment right on the beach, gorgeous sunsets and ocean views. Crystal clear water, restaurants and grocery stores easy walking distance away and public buses run regularly right outside the gate. A hidden little gem.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mahendra S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Little Reef
The property is in need of repairs very badly. There were roaches in the bathroom and kitchen. An AC unit would be a great addition in the Living room. It was hot so you have to leave the bedroom doors open to cool the appartment. The Iron work is rusted..... The unit need a complete refresh!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Slice of Bajan Heaven
You could never get tired of going to bed to the sound of the waves and waking up and sipping coffee on the balcony with this stunning view. Great location with a walkable market and bar just steps away. Place is equipped with everything you need from blender to coolers and ice packs. Rooms are very spacious with own bathroom for each room. Lots of closet space. Hanging rack for wet clothes, sun loungers for the deck. Rooms have AC that works very well and can cool down the main area a bit if you leave bedroom doors open. We had everything we needed and more. Grantley (neighbor) was amazing and helpful. Richard was always quick to respond to any questions we had. Some issues with the hot water at times, but nothing too bad. Would definitely stay here again!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devika M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
This is not our first time in this property or in Barbados. The island is always welcoming. The property is actually better this time around. The staff is amazing. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

lissette R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Genial
Genial
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor K., Grande Prairie, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barbados on the beach!
Very nice little suite right on the ocean! We enjoyed our stay very much! Suite is exactly as described :) :)
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous!
Loved our stay! Grantley, the caretaker lives next door - lovely man and very helpful. Already booked to come back next year!!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Laura A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal view
What makes Little Reef is the incredible view. It really is wonderful looking out over the sea every breakfast and some sunsets. I would say the property is more tired and worn that the pictures show, and would benefit from some TLC and a deep clean (particularly in the 2nd bedroom). The aircon in the bedrooms was greatly appreciated and the washing machine was very handy. Little Reef was a bit further away from things than anticipated (my fault from not researching on google maps more extensively). There are a couple of overpriced (and not very good food wise) restaurants/bars within close walking distance, and one overpriced supermarket. We ended up hiring a car on our 2nd day and that made a world of difference. We tried out different beaches each day - Dover Beach, Holetown, Alleyene's Beach, Bottom Bay & Bathsheba day. It allowed us to visit lots of great beach bars and restaurants in the evening, and access to the far better Massey supermarket in Holetown. Communication with Richard was rapid and clear. Grantley was very friendly. Overall, I would definitely recommend the property if you are wanting a chilled holiday, but would recommend a car if you're wanting to go further out.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Eve W., Exeter

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location fabulous view
We had a booking cancelled and needed accommodation nearby quickly. Richard responded quickly and we had a lovely week in upper little reef.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another amazing stay at Little Reef 🙏
This is our second stay at little reef.. absolutely love the place. Perfect size. Has everything you need. Amazing views, amazing snorkelling. Perfect location. Host is great in communicating and we look forward to coming again..
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Debra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best view
The property has a superb view. It is perched just above the ocean waves and the balcony enjoys the shade of a lovely tree with interesting birds. There is beautiful, quiet sandy beach to the left of the property that we swam at every day. Security is very good.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lillian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We had a fabulous time in Barbados. The apartment was right on the water on a quiet beach. I recommend happy hour at Bikini Beach Bar and Friday night karaoke at Wendy’s. We will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Bay
Our stay was great!! Grantly was awesome in making sure we were ok. Some stuff could be updated like having a television or some kind of radio to help entertain, when the weather doesn’t allow for outdoors.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

karen t.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic views
Chilled 10 days at little reef. Glorious views. Nice area. Just bliss to step into the water in the morning. Bbq at night watching sunsets.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Imen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
best holidays ever
l appartement est proche des transports et magasins ainsi de restaurants la vue est a couper le souffle et l on n 'en se lasse jamais . Nous avons passé avec mon mari un superbe moment et notre hôte Richard toujours disponible et à l écoute . Une personne très agréable ainsi que les personnes en charge de la maintenance du lieu . A refaire !!
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Reef - Big Fun
Centrally located and pure bliss. Wouldn't change a thing. The real highlight being the Bajan people who were so welcoming and accommodating and especially the wonderful people at Sherrie's Turtle Bottom Bar on Risk Road on the way to Wendy's. A hidden gem and must visit location on your visit to Barbados. Wednesday night Karaoke is a blast. Definitely will be returning.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1 Week stay
Comfortable and tastefully decorated apartment with excellent view of the Caribbean sea. Great location. Suited us perfectly. Great coral reef for snorkeling. Would highly recommend it. Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
We loved out stay at Upper Little Reef. The view is absolutely amazing. I loved waking up and sitting on the little day bed, sipping my coffee and watch the dawn. At low tide the beach walking is fantastic. And the snorkeling right out front a real treat. The location was great, walking distance to some really great restaurants and just a short bit to Holetown and the Marine Park, Paynes Bay fish market and Holders Hill farmers market. We also really liked that there the lighting was very good for reading. The property management and the owner were very responsive to any little ask. My husband and I stayed for four weeks. At various times we were visited by our adult sons and at another time, another couple. It was all great. We hope to stay here again.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Susanne G., Hamburg

Liked: Check-in, location
Wunderschöner Ausblick auf das türkisfarbene Karibische Meer!
Die Aussicht sowie die großen weit zu öffnenden Fenster, sind das besondere an diesem Apartment. Mit zwei Schlafzimmern und zwei Bädern hat das Apartment eine gute Größe. Es ist Renovierungsbedürftig, was wohl in diesem Jahr von dem Eigentümer begonnen werden soll. In der Umgebung finden sich 1 Supermarkt, einige Restaurants und ein sehr guter Fisch-Markt-Stand. Die Lage direkt am Meer ist ganz wundervoll. Wir haben das Wellen rauschen sehr genoßen.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best View Ever
The location was outstanding! Beach access was awesome! Great swimming and snorkeling. Very convenient walk to store and a couple of restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely brilliant stay at the Little Reef apartment
After staying in Fitts village for many years this was our first time at this property and it didn’t disappoint. We were delighted with the location, the amazing views and the apartment itself. It had everything we needed and Grantley next door was on hand if we needed anything at all.. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be back next year..!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Donna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Great value...would stay again
The true selling point for this property is two-fold: 1) the view -- it was just beautiful to have views of the ocean and the sunsets 2) just steps to go right into the ocean -- warm, clear and tranquil for the majority of the time (with the exception of a storm that came through). The property was a little worn, so not high end luxury but everything was more than fine. Again the view was just so fantastic. There is air-conditioning in the bedroom (absolutely a must) but not in the main living area. Fits Village is very quiet with not a lot of things in walking distance (there is a grocery within walking distance). The house is on the main bus line and the buses are easy to use and there is a lot within 20 minutes. We didn't have a car for our month stay and only needed a taxi once or twice. If you're looking or a relaxing place and great value this is it. If you're looking to be where the action is...well, you can get there by bus but there is not much within walking distance.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Richard Britton

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Paula and I live in Cyprus and have been visiting and living in Little Reef over the last 35 years with our family. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

This is a family property which my late father bought when he was working in Barbados. He spent up to 4 or 5 months living in it every year and he last visited in 2013 when he was in his 99th year. The property has been used by 4 generations of our family and is much loved by all, as is the island of Barbados and its people.

What makes this property unique

Little Reef is thought of with affection by all members of our family, because of its location on a beautiful white sand bay untouched by commercialism, and the many happy vacations spent there. The perfect place for chilling out.

Languages:

English, French

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