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1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 393 sq m

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St. Pauls, 00000

Falmouth Harbour Marina1 min walk
Nelson's Dockyard4 min drive
Pigeon's Point Beach9 min drive
St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.)33 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We loved the cottage and property. It was the perfect home base for our stay in Antigua. We had everything we needed and...

Lisa N.

Feb 18, 2024

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Romantic Cottage in Tropical garden, Falmouth Harbour

Lush Tropical Setting

COVID-10 Clearance Certification by Antigua & Barbuda Tourism

Bamboo Cottage is for nature lovers, set in a lush garden within a five minute walk to the sea. The cottage is nestled among palms and clusters of tall bamboo. Adding to the tranquillity, as the sway and rustle of these trees make music in the Caribbean breeze.

The Cottage is on two levels, the large verandah entrance leads into the open plan kitchen and living area which is well stocked, an island wth a gas range, a convection oven and microwave for cooking. Also an additional shower is located on the verandah for
your return from the beach or the pool. A spiral staircase goes up to the bedroom with an 'open plan bathroom' . Also another verandah off the bedroom which looks thru the bamboo out to sea
and the yachts in Falmouth Harbour.

Falmouth Harbour is the centre of the yachting industry in Antigua & Barbuda. This is on the southwestern side of the island and is the home of the internationally famous Classic Regatta followed by Antigua Sailing Week. Also a five minute drive to the beautiful Pidgeon Beach, Shirley Heights Lookout (Antigua's National Park) and Historic Nelson's Dockyard.

Bamboo House apartment #262413 is also available. Please see listing for details.

Bamboo Garden: The owner lives on the upper floor of Bamboo House, which is on the other side of the property from the cottage, However the property has been cleverly designed to give everyone their own access and privacy, while having the security of knowing there is someone around should you need any assistance.

The property has a very romantic and relaxed feeling and an ideal place to just sit back and enjoy, also a good base from which to do your exploring of the island.

Keywords: Garden, lush, warm, cozy, romantic, comfortable, countryside, peaceful, tropical, home, quiet, tranquil, cottage.

Property manager

12687363630

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Falmouth Harbour

Located in Falmouth Harbour, this cottage is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dickenson Bay Beach and Jolly Beach. Reservoir Range and Antigua Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

St. Pauls, 00000

What's nearby

Falmouth Harbour Marina - 1 min walk
Nelson's Dockyard - 4 min drive
Shirley Heights - 7 min drive
Galleon Beach - 8 min drive
Pigeon's Point Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Shirley's Heights - ‬7 min drive
‪Incanto - ‬4 min drive
‪Sweet T's - ‬1 min walk
‪Club Sushi - ‬3 min drive
‪Carib Bean Coffee Co. - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Romantic Cottage in Tropical garden, Falmouth Harbour have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Romantic Cottage in Tropical garden, Falmouth Harbour pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Romantic Cottage in Tropical garden, Falmouth Harbour?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Cottage in Tropical garden, Falmouth Harbour?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Romantic Cottage in Tropical garden, Falmouth Harbour located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps away from Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites and Falmouth Harbour Marina. Fort George and Admiral House are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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9.6/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

4 June 2024

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Beautiful Stay

If you like exploring this is the perfect location!!!!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

18 Feb 2024

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Fantastic Stay

We loved the cottage and property. It was the perfect home base for our stay in Antigua. We had everything we needed and Joanne was a wonderful host! Highly recommend!

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William G.

24 Jan 2024

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Charming experience

Joanne is a wonderful host. Be sure to check with her for your transportation recommendations as she has excellent contacts. She is very attentive without being intrusive. Good recommendations for places to eat and places to visit. The cottage is perfectly appointed. We hated to leave.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

brandon m.

4 Jan 2024

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Beautiful Property

The bamboo cottage was a perfect getaway. The lush garden with birds and lizards greeting you for morning coffee. The pool is so amazing feels like you are tucked away in your own little escape.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

6 Mar 2023

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Wonderful Find

We had the most relaxing stay with Joanne being the perfect host, Always on hand for advice and help. The house is typically Caribbean and the garden is just gorgeous with the cottage hidden away for privacy. We loved Joanne’s menagerie of tortoises, little dog and friendly cat, and enjoyed spending hours watching the bananaquits, bullfinches and hummingbirds gather at the feeder on the verandah. The house is ideally placed for the harbour and Nelson’s Dockyard, with lots of lovely places to eat and drink and watch the sunset. St. John’s is about half an hour away on somewhat dodgy roads, Recommend an SUV as the road to the house is somewhat pot holed and rocky. Would highly recommend. We hope to return.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

George H.

15 Feb 2023

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Great stay

Lovely surroundings, gracious and helpful host. Idyllic setting with relatively easy drive to Falmouth Harbor. Bedroom up flight of circular stairs with bathroom on second floor.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey P., New York City

27 July 2022

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Your search for a place in Antigua ends with this listing!

If you have stumbled across this listing for a VRBO in Antigua, your search has just ended. Book now. My husband and I just finished five glorious nights at Bamboo Cottage. It was a little slice of heaven and exactly what the doctor ordered for two haggard educators! I would like to say that the photos in the listing are accurate, but since the real thing is so amazing, perhaps they don't do it justice! ;) Every single day, I was staring out from the front porch or looking out from the pool and pinch myself. Was I really here? Was this real? It's that beautiful. Joanne, the owner is absolutely wonderful. Spent wonderful time with us, going over maps, helping us to get the lay of the land. She was so kind and thoughtful and, as a bonus, whenever she was around, there were two little dogs and a cat following close behind. The animals were so friendly and loved to receive a nice pet, which I was all too happy to give! Everything in the cottage was perfectly appointed; you will want for nothing. Book today!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle Y.

5 Dec 2021

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Incredible stay!

Bamboo Cottage is the perfect place from which to explore Antigua! Jo is an amazing host and gave us so many brilliant recommendations. The cottage itself is everything we hoped for, set in an amazing garden and wonderful pool area. Would definitely recommend and we will be back!

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grant R.

31 July 2020

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Beautiful Property

The house and surrounding gardens were so beautiful. Joanne even made us a platter of food and rum punch upon our arrival. She checked in every couple days to see if we needed anything but was also very respectful of our privacy. She even helped us rent a car from someone she new in town. The property also felt very safe and secure. I would highly recommended this to anyone staying the area. You do need a car to get around because it would be a little too far in the intense heat to walk into the English Harbor area with all the shops and restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

11 Mar 2020

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Suited us perfectly

Comfortable, beautiful gardens, everything well cared for, nice pool. Great host, we have stayed here before and hope to again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

3 Mar 2020

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A wonderful oasis

Delightful escape from the hurly-burly

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

17 Feb 2020

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Excellent stay

We had a wonderful peaceful holiday at the Bamboo Cottage. It has beautiful gardens and Joanne was a excellent host. The pool was much appreciated after a hot day at the beach.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ralph C.

5 Feb 2020

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The Jewel in the Crown

Our Antigua trip was planned as a two centre break - first week in a smart (and expensive) all-inclusive resort hotel on the North Coast of the island, followed by 8 days "fending for ourselves", self-catering in Bamboo Cottage, down in the "yachtie paradise" of Falmouth/English harbours. We never anticipated that the cottage would beat the resort - but it did - out of sight! When we arrived, as the delightful (Canadian) property owner Joanne was proudly showing us around, we immediately realised how privileged we were to have picked on this place - beautiful, enveloped in a substantial established tropical garden (Joanne's brainchild - many years in the making), with a glorious pool as its centrepiece, right down to the rustic, yet surprisingly comfortable and well equipped cottage. Be sure, if you come, to get Joanne to show you how to fill up the bird feeder on the verandah with sugar water - filled up before breakfast and you will have a cabaret right through to dusk from the hummingbirds and bananaquits (sugar birds). A virtual native, having settled in the area 30 years ago, Joanne, while unobtrusive, is always on hand ready to guide you with the best things to do - restaurants for fine dining (if the budget allows, book SouthPoint for dinner one night, and sit on a floating dock, in spitting distance of a billion dollars or so of super-yachts!), down to pizza or bbq joints, as well as being a mine of information about the local beaches and amenities. One thing though - you will need a car - a basic one will do, or, better still, a small SUV - some of the roads are a bit rough! And another thing, Joanne lives in the house at the other end of the garden - she lives on the upstairs floor and lets out the apartment beneath, so while, in theory, the pool is shared, we certainly didn't see anybody by the pool - and we had most of our days there, languishing in the sun, before setting off to explore the outside world. There's a lot to see - apart from Nelson's Dockyard (don't miss the Seafood Friday BBQ), there's Shirley Heights, The Green Corridor, the gorgeous white sandy beaches and deep blue sea of the West Coast, Jolly Harbour etc etc Thank you Joanne, for letting us sample your magical bit of the Caribbean - we'll be back!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine D.

14 Jan 2020

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Paradise!

Thank you Joanne for your wonderful hospitality during our 1 week stay at bamboo cottage. We had a great time, just wishing we could have stayed longer!! The cottage itself has everything you need - a kitchen to cook your own meals in if this is what you like doing. We cooked a couple of meals and sat out on the veranda in the evening which was lovely. The pool area surrounded in Joanne’s beautiful gardens is wonderful and just what you need at the end of the day. We hired a car out and drove all round the island! There is a parking spot at the cottage. We drove to English harbour which takes 5 mins! Pigeon beach and nelsons dockyard are 10 mins drive away. Shirley heights 15 mins. You will not regret your stay here. It’s beautiful! We definitely want to come back and stay here .. but for 2 weeks or more this time! Jasmine and josh x

10/10 Excellent

Gail S., Boston, ma usa

26 Dec 2019

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Excellent choice for a relaxing Caribbean vacation

It was our first trip to Antigua. We very much enjoyed the island. The people are friendly, the beaches are beautiful and Uncrowded, the scenery is lovely. our stay at Bamboo cottage could not have been better. The wide porch is perfect for breakfast while watching the hummingbirds at the feeder. The kitchen has everything you need and there is a gas grill if you are so inclined. The bed was very comfortable and the cottage is charming. The garden surrounding is lush and beautiful and although the pool is shared, we were the only ones to use it during our stay. The owner Joanne was extremely helpful and friendly. You are very close to English harbor with plenty of restaurants. Our linens and towels were changed halfway into our one week stay which is really over and above and very much appreciated. Highly recommend. You can’t go wrong staying here.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josie C., Yorkshire, UK

26 Oct 2019

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Tropical Retreat

A fabulous property located within a local setting, but close to English Harbour and Falmouth. Delightful gardens, fabulous pool, sheltered verandah. A lovely spot to spend time on Antigua.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marty M.

17 Mar 2019

Very Relaxing, beautiful, convenient property

We stayed in the Bamboo cottage the last week in February. It exceeded our expectations. It is a fantastic cottage. The garden setting has a very tranquil and private vibe. You do share the pool with her 1 other accommodation, but we hardly ever noticed the British couple staying there. Very convenient to all the Falmouth and English harbor areas. 5 minute drive to the Yacht Club area. Also just a 30 minute drive to the east and west coast beaches. Cottage has all the amenities you need. The owner is great. My wife and I are Americans and have “never met strangers” so visiting with her daily was great, but I’m sure you’ll never see her if you wish to be left alone. She’s lived there for 30 years so knows what’s happening in the local scene. She also makes a great hummus dip and rum punch. If you visit Antigua the southern end is the place to make your base. To us the Northern end offered nothing of interest. I said it is Quiet. We have been to numerous Caribbean islands and the Bamboo Cottage is the quietest we have stayed in. This does not mean that the ever present dogs and chickens aren’t around though. If you’re in the no tolerance range for this stuff, stay in a resort. All in all it was the most relaxing vacation my wife and I have ever had in 35 years of traveling. We never left 1 day except for dinner. Book It Now😎🌴👍

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

10 Feb 2019

We loved Bamboo Cottage

My husband and I absolutely adored Bamboo Cottage. Joanne was such a warm and welcoming host! The minute we arrived Jo had rum punch and a platter of snacks waiting for us. The house was clean, charming, and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The garden is absolutely breath taking!! We loved learning about the garden and Antigua, and hearing advice from a local on the best spots to visit around the island. We spent our mornings exploring, and came back to the garden after lunch to lounge around the pool. The house is in a great location. It was so easy to get to English Harbor, restaurants, and grocery stores within that area of the island. There are also some great restaurants that were walking distance of the cottage. We had such a great time, and can't wait to come back!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Neil R.

13 Jan 2019

Heaven!

We leave this beautiful house "Bamboo Cottage" and its magical gardens tonight. This is a proper house with all the home comforts of home, such a lovely house and garden to relax in and a super swimming pool surrounded by palm and bamboo trees. There is also an abundance of wild life, from birds, tree frogs, (which I heard, but never saw) as well as lizards etc. (don't worry, none of these can get into the house). I would 100% recommend the bamboo Cottage. Joanne the Canadian owner is charming and such a friendly lady always here at hand with advice and suggestions on places to visit and eat. we will definitely return to this magical house and garden. It is also located in the English Harbour area. 40 minute walk/5 minute drive. without any doubt the best area on the island. we will be sad to leave this place tonight, it really did become part of us. a home from home in the sunshine! 10/10 from us!

Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY G.

2 Nov 2018

Utterly Delightful

The cottage is charming, and the bed very comfortable. A nearly constant breeze is a bonus while sitting on the veranda. The shower (open - though netted against mosquitos) is heavenly, with a rainfall-type shower head. The highlights of the place must be the garden, which is gorgeous, and the sparkling pool, which has some welcome shade nearly all day and is very difficult to stay out of!. Nearby supermarkets, and a short drive to Falmouth Harbour and Pigeon Beach, are pluses. Joanne is the most welcoming, charming and helpful host, and all in all this is one of the nicest, most relaxing, places to stay on any Caribbean island (and we've visited a fair few). Highly recommended.

Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

7 July 2018

A little piece of heaven.

Tranquil and Relaxing best describes my stay at Bamboo Cottage. I enjoyed every moment from waking with the birds in the morning watching them feed while enjoying my morning coffee, reading in the hammock swaying along with the palms to a refreshing dip in the pool, exploring the island and then listening to the tree frogs in the evening enjoying a glass of wine under the stars. As I said we enjoyed every moment. Thank you Joanne, our time there was perfect once again. We look forward to our return next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Frank T.

4 May 2018

Tranquil and tropical, in true Caribbean style

The property is in a fantastic location and an ideal base for exploring the island. Set amongst beautiful tropical gardens with its own pool it offers a luxury, rustic style accommodation with all mod cons, iron/board, coffee maker, towels including beach towels and even a cool box and snorkelling gear to use. Joanne really has thought of everything and is the perfect host. She’s is always on hand if you need her and is full of useful information and tips. She made us several reservations at restaurants and booked day trips for us on request whilst maintaining our privacy at all times. We somehow managed to leave a phone behind and Joanne went out of her way to return it to us, she even drove to the other side of the island to deliver it to the courier to ensure it’s safe return. We highly recommend Bamboo cottage and Joanne and can’t wait to return. Some of our highlights include feeding the resident tortoises, watching the beautiful birds in the garden and Joanne’s lovely dogs Max and Rosie. Thanks for everything Joanne, we miss you guys and can’t wait to return!

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

17 Apr 2018

Beautiful garden property

As others have said, this is a serene and tranquil location. The welcome platter and rum punch was a perfect entree to the island. We rented a car from D and cannot thank him enough for his hospitality. Bamboo Cottage is well-appointed and Joanne is lovely and helpful. We snorkeled at Galleon Bay and had a great time overall! Enjoy Antigua!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tarrin N., Warwick, Rhode Island USA

21 Mar 2018

Definition of wonderful

My fiance and I enjoyed every moment of our stay at Joanne's bamboo cottage. The cottage is better and even more beautiful than the pictures and quite spacious. It is tastefully decorated, impeccably clean and has such a warm energy to it, that it felt like home in a matter of hours. It was an absolute pleasure to have my breakfast every morning on the porch watching the hummingbirds flock to the feeder in the warm sunlight. There is a STUNNING beach about a 4-5 minute drive from the cottage and plenty of places for food, including a supermarket nearby if you wish to make your own meals. Joanne is a phenomenal host. She is so friendly and hospitable, and we had our privacy at the same time. Upon arrival she had an amazing tray of veggies, cheese, pita an homemade hummus waiting for us, a bottle of wine and some beer and water. Do listen to her recommendations for dinner and things to do. I also must include her furry companions, Max and Rosie. They were sweet and darling, just like their owner. We miss it already and its only been a couple of weeks. Looking forward to a return visit. Thanks again Joanne!!! <3

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shelby C.

16 Mar 2018

Gorgeous Lush Bungalow!

This is by far the coolest rental I have stayed in. From the time we arrived at the heart cutout on the front gate to saying goodbye to the puppies and hummingbirds, we were in love! Joanne was a gracious host and even had rum punch waiting for us when we arrived (which was necessary after the snowy travel we endured earlier that day). She helped us get a rental car which i would absolutely recommend and navigated us around Antigua's best spots! We cant wait to come back <3.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

About the host

Hosted by 12687363630

Joanne, your host is a Canadian who has been living in Antigua for the past 24 years. She is an avid gardener and the property reflects this. Another of Joanne's passion is food, for over 12 years she ran a restaurant she started in the harbour. Having sold the restaurant she now turns her attention to the maintenance of her garden and growing mico herbs for the restaurants & yacht chefs. Want to feel at home, Joanne is your best host!

Why they chose this property

I had the cottage built in 2009 in my garden as I think it is a very beautiful place and wanted to share it with others.

What makes this property unique

The sound of the birds singing during the day and the tree frogs in the evening add to swimming tin the pool that is surrounded by bamboo and palm trees and is even more beautiful in the evening in the bath temperture water and the star clustered skies.