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9.8

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Holetown, St.James

Holetown Beach8 min walk
Sandy Lane Beach10 min walk
Paynes Bay Beach2 min drive
Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)34 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mata's property is in a great location. Close to everything you need. Will go back for sure.

Cheryl A.

Dec 25, 2022

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Specials-One Bedroom Sunset Crest, close to beach

Located in the popular Sunset Crest area on the west coast of Barbados, our self-catering one-bedroom properties provides comfortable holiday accommodation within close proximity to the beach and a wide range of facilities and activities.

Charming apartments overlook their own tropical garden which creates privacy. Here you can relax on the lounging chairs to enjoy the sun or just read a book.
Each apartment is one bedroom with air conditioner, sitting room,kitchen,dining area and patio with dining table so you can enjoy the garden by day and stars by night. There are ceiling fans in the bedroom and living room.

Guests are welcomed to use the Beach house which is 2 minutes walk away from the apartments.It provides the following amenities 50 foot swimming pool, bar,restaurant,sun loungers and changing rooms.

Furnishing includes:
Either Queen or twin beds
Deck Chairs
Refrigerator
Coffee Maker
Sofa
Cable Television
LCD TV
DVD Player
Stove
Iron
Microwave
Toaster
Ironing board
Free WI-FI

We can also arrange:

- taxi pick-ups
- car rentals
- boat cruises
- catamaran cruises
- dinner shows
- submarine tours
- island tours

Areas of interest around Sunset Crest:
•Limegrove Lifestyle Centre: Limegrove Lifestyle Centre has emerged as the most stylish place to shop, dine, and lime for all visitors and residents of Barbados. The Centre is home to many of the world's leading retail brands such as Armani, Louis Vuitton, and Michael Kors, while The Grove offers the finest in contemporary Caribbean living. An open courtyard with a stunning waterfall feature lies in the middle of the centre where fine dining range from Thai, Greek and Italian. There are also 2 grand cinemas to catch a movie while munching on delicious treats.
•Tides Restaurant: Culinary art awaits you at the water’s edge of the Platinum Coast offering the perfect blend of ambience and mouth-watering culinary creations.
•First and Second Street: This venue offers a great mix of food, lounging, and party spots. You can visit Piano Bar to sip drinks while listening to lovely singing and piano playing, or if you want something more upbeat visit Elbow Room on Friday’s to have a great time. First and Second street have over 6 locations to dine and over 5 spots to lounge and or party.
•Chattle Houses: Bright and quaint, traditional Chattle Houses provide clothing, jewelry, fine art and small eateries to grab a relaxing meal while shopping and walking around.
•Super Centre Supermarket: This supermarket offers just more than basic necessities compared to other supermarkets in Barbados. Distinctive features include flowers, magazines and a pharmacy.
•Beach House: This complex includes shopping, The Beach House Restaurant and our very own West Coast Villas.
•Zaccios: A beachfront restaurant serving an international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Known for their yummy pizzas be sure to try this out!
•Elements Spa: An exclusive spa located in the Mango Bay Hotel in Holetown. The spa offers deeply relaxing facial, massage and skin treatments are designed to rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit.
•Posh Nosh: This innovative concept prepares fresh and frozen meals equivalent to a restaurant but for consumers to take home and enjoy.
•List the coffee shops: With 4 cafés available in this area, guests can choose from Café Moya, Coffee Bean, Italian House and Pastry Box where yummy café latte’s and little eateries are served.
•List Banks: There are 4 banks available, these include Royal Bank of Canada, Republic Bank, First Caribbean Bank and Scotia Bank.
•Sunset Crest Property Owners Beach Access: Persons who are staying in select Sunset Crest properties have access to the swimming pool and sun bathing deck at The Beach House Restaurant. Members also benefit from direct beach access from the pool deck unto a white sandy beach.
•Sat farmers market: Open every Sunday from 9 am until 2 pm: Set in the grounds of the historic Holders House, and overlooking the beautiful Holders polo field, our market is alive with the hum of music and the chatter and banter of locals and visitors alike mingling around the individual stalls filled with arts and crafts or food products such as jams, jellies and chutneys. Located on Holders Hill, St James.

Property manager

Mata Persaud

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Spacious Front Patio overlooking a private garden.

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Entire property fenced.

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking allowed in outdoor area only.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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 deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Holetown

Located in Holetown, this apartment is next to a golf course and near the beach. Kensington Oval is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sandy Lane Beach and Rockley Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Barbados Polo Club or National Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.

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Holetown, St.James

What's nearby

Chattel Village - 5 min walk
Lime Grove Shopping Centre - 5 min walk
Holetown Beach - 8 min walk
Sandy Lane Beach - 10 min walk
Paynes Bay Beach - 2 min drive

Getting around

Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪Surfside Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
‪Tides - ‬6 min walk
‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
‪Zaccios - ‬6 min walk
‪De Clay Oven - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Specials-One Bedroom Sunset Crest, close to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Specials-One Bedroom Sunset Crest, close to beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Specials-One Bedroom Sunset Crest, close to beach located?

Situated in Holetown, this golf apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Diamonds International and Sandy Lane Beach. Chattel Village and Lime Grove Shopping Centre are also within 10 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

25 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and very attentive host.

Mata's property is in a great location. Close to everything you need. Will go back for sure.

Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

April J., Calgary

24 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing, clean, safe, and comfortable

I have been coming to Barbados since the early '80s and used to live in Sunset Crest, so am very familiar with the island and the area. I chose to stay at this apartment based on the location and the reviews, and it did not disappoint! It was safe, cozy, quiet and relaxing - a perfect home base for me during my one week stay. Mata is a kind, helpful and patient host - my arrival and departure times were a bit unpredictable as I was depending on others for a ride, and Mata was understanding and flexible. She responds quickly to text messages and is right next door, but is not intrusive - a perfect host. The apartment was spotlessly clean on arrival and had everything I needed for my stay. As one of the unlucky people whom mosquitos love to feast on, I was grateful for the window screens and the solid door that could be closed to keep them out. The villa is set back in a beautiful garden which gives it a feeling of tranquility and privacy, and the outdoor area is a perfect spot to read, enjoy a glass of wine, and/or listen to the rain and the tree frogs singing at night. The villa is close (as in minutes of walking) to the supermarket, beach, restaurants, fruit stand, and shopping. A couple minutes of walking and you can be enjoying a morning ocean swim, or a beach sunset. I definitely plan to come back in the future for longer stays. The villa is perfect for a solo traveler but would also be great for a couple as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

27 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday

Great location and well looked after. Would go back again

Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leah R.

25 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

West Coast Stay

Mata is very gracious. I don’t require much and her cute apartments are perfect. So close to everything Holetown has to offer.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Les P.

24 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

Great location with access to Beach House being a fantastic bonus. In the apartment everything you need for your stay. Beds very comfortable and shower nice and powerful. We were more than happy with the accommodation. Unfortunately Mata wasn't able be there during our stay and so we were looked after by her son Ambi and daughter in law Lavern both of whom were fantastic. Lavern even drove us around on the evening we arrived to explain all the bars, restaurants, shops etc, she was really lovely. Communication was spot on throughout and Lavern booked our transfer taxi for us. If you're reading this you're obviously considering using this fantastic apartment, book it. It's a home from home with the loveliest people you would wish to meet. Many thanks to Ambi and especially Lavern. Mata, you can go away more often because you leave your place in fine hands! Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana E.

30 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed the stay

Mata is an amazing host! She helped us to arrange taxis and provided information about the island. She was always available if we had a question (and we had lots of questions :) ). The unit is as presented online. Had everything we needed. The beach is a few minutes walk away. There are several restaurants that are within walking distance. Although we never took a bus, the bus stop is very close. There is a fruit stand a minute away (right around the corner) with some good local fruits and vegetables. I would recommend getting to the beach by the Surfside Restaurant (not from the Beach Club) and walk to the right. Overall, really enjoyed the stay! Thank you Mata for letting us stay at your apartment.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 May 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay

Overall my stay was excellent and I really enjoyed the apartment and the privacy it offered. Mata was the prefect host who always ensured everything was to my satisfaction. She was warm and friendly, I would recommending to any of my friends who's looking for a place to stay during a trip to Barbados. The location was great and had everything I needed from banks to the beach location. I would diffidently stay again on my next trip to Barbados in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Simon W.

19 May 2019

Excellent hosts in an excellent location

We arrived at Mata's apartment after a long journey and were immediately offered two cold beers! Mata's hospitality is exemplary and her apartment was just what we needed in a good location, just a short walk from shops and restaurants. The pool is also only 5 mins walk away. I was particularly impressed by the comfy beds! Great stay, thank you Mata!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Grant R.

6 May 2019

Great gem in Sunset Crest

Just finished a 4 day stay here. Super convenient. Right behind the Massy and Chattel Village so easy access to groceries and coffee. Mata the owner is very kind and helpful. Highly recommend it here.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

David W.

6 Jan 2019

Excellent location and wonderful host

Mata and her family are delightful hosts and nothing is ever too much trouble. The apartment is clean and in an excellent location. We very much enjoyed our stay and plan to return in the future - a common thing for Mata's guests I believe.

8/10 Good

Garry T.

19 Dec 2018

Holetown Hideaway

The property is as described. Mata was a welcoming host and always available for advise or just to talk. The apt was clean, quiet, and secure. The only noise was from the many whistling tree frogs at night. We like to eat at home so we bought our groceries from Massey's down the block. We ate once at a restaurant on the beach. The food was good, but a little pricey. We also bought lunch one day from a local food truck (recommended). The cost is much lower than eating at a restaurant, and the quality is good. Holetown has beautiful beaches. We snorkeled over a shipwreck one day, and a turtle sanctuary another day. We also went to Oistens on Friday to drink some beer and have meal at their famous fish market. My only disappointment was the lack of live entertainment. We used public transit and it took about an hour. The bus was very crowded but it was a fun experience. Holetown is a great place to go to relax. It's not a party town.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

28 Nov 2018

Simply Wonderful!

This is a fantastic location!! Adorable setting; private and close to everything. Mata and her family are very welcoming and helpful with having a taxi waiting at the airport to offering to assist with any bookings we had. Fresh fish sandwiches beside the fruit stand around the corner, a short walk to the beautiful beach, the beach house, restaurants (Zaccios is our favorite), grocery store & shopping are all close by. The house is clean and simple, and everything works great – ice cubes; no problem keeping up with rum & coke;). Fresh towels were also provided mid –week. Mata is so thoughtful and it was such a wonderful experience staying at her villa. We will definitely be returning to this location.

10/10 Excellent

Tanya S.

11 Nov 2018

Clean, spacious and modern

Mata, her home and family were lovely! She was so helpful and gracious—we will definitely stay with her when we visit again!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Holly & Andre B.

14 Aug 2018

A wonderful home away from home

Mata's apartment is perfectly located in Holetown. We spent a month in Barbados and tried a few different locations - Holetown was perfect for us. Everything you need is close by and buses run through every few minutes if you want to explore further. The apartment was spotless and the yard was swept daily by Mata's son. It is a very comfortable and roomy space. Mata is a wonderful hostess and made sure that we enjoyed our time both in her apartment and in Barbados. When we had to leave she even donated a piece of luggage for us to save extra expense on the plane! We already miss our time with Mata and look forward to coming back!

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

20 July 2018

Very pleasant.

Very nice one bedroom apartment. Everything that I needed. Mata is a lovely lady and very helpful and her son. Would definitely recommend staying here, everything is within easy reach.

Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Carol O., Houghton-le-Spring

5 Jan 2018

Relaxed lovely holiday

We had a fantastic time and Mata and her family were great hosts. We felt so welcome and it was a pleasure to spend Christmas and New Year with such lovely people. We would highly recommend staying here. Many thanks to Mata and Bedo and we hope to see you again soon.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James E.

21 Dec 2017

Home away from home

This was our fifth visit to Barbados and without doubt our best. 55 Hibiscus Avenue is a perfect place to rest and recuperate, and on this paradise island. The bungalow itself is set in a tranquil and beautiful tropical garden and has everything you could need. Comfy bed, big fridge, fully equipped kitchen, cable TV.....and, in Mata and Bedo, friendly thoughtful yet inconspicuous hosts. Mata's samosas and philouri and Mango Chutney are not to be missed and you might even be lucky enough to party with them at the Beach House....a fantastic private members' facility that is such a bonus for guests. The house is perfectly positioned for the beach, the supermarket, and all the bars and restaurants of Sunset Crest and Holetown. Don't miss Surfside for a perfect sundowner on the beach or Just Grillin' for delicious, authentic and good value Bajan cooking....for a special occasion you can't beat Drift for cocktails and Tides for dinner. Thanks Mata and Bedo....we're still trying to work out how to get back in April!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay E.

28 Nov 2016

Brilliant :-)

This was our first visit to Barbados... We absolutely loved it!! The apartments were great - they are set in lovely tropical gardens and have everything you would need for a self catering holiday at a reasonable price! We visited several amazing places on the island, but Holetown was definitely our favourite.. We would definitely recommend it! The apartments are perfectly positioned for all amenities - close to lovely beaches/ supermarket/ shops/ cafes/ bars/ bus stop etc. Also, the beach house is just across the road - Its a lovely private swimming pool/bar for Suncrest residents :-) We would like to say a huge thanks to Mata & her family for letting us stay in the apartment - Mata was a wonderful host & went out of her way to make us feel at home on our first visit to Barbados. She gave us plenty of information on the best things to see and do around the island & it was great to have a couple of drinks with her before we left. We would love to stay again sometime soon!! Thanks again, Lindsay & Michelle x

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Dmitry B., Rotenburg

23 Oct 2016

Greate location!

Our stay was greate! The owner Mata was very welcoming and accommodating. We had a comfortable stay in this nice appartment, it was quiet, clean and well maintained. The location was perfect, easy walking distance to the beach , supermarket and local restaurants. We would stay here again and would recommend it to friends and family. Thanks Mata!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA E.

30 Aug 2016

Perfect Location!

We would like to thank you for the hospitality. Mata was always ready to help whenever we needed. The house is in a very good location, with bank, supermarket, gas starion, mall, restaurant, everything within walking distance. Not to mention the convenience of using the Beach House...a place where you can enjoy the swimming pool, restaurant with a wonderful view. We had a lovely vacation, with a perfect hostess and we miss Barbados already. Hope to be back soon! Cheers, Patricia/Brazil

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Cindy P., United States

4 Aug 2016

Perfect Spot - Perfect Location - Perfect Hostess!

Mata and family, Thank you for a wonderful stay during our week there. My daughter and I had "The Best" time during our stay in your apartment. Barbados is like our second home; we vacation there many of times but this was the first time we stayed at the Hibiscus Apartments in St. James. The apartment is in the best location … everything is nearby i.e., banks, gas station, mall, restaurants, supermarket, etc. Plenty of things near the apartment. My daughter and I especially loved the use of The Beach House across the main road during our stay. This was the first time having use of a pool while visiting the island. There is no need to rent a car as public transportation is very nearby and readily available to take you anywhere on the island for Bajan $2. There is a supermarket nearby but since I’m familiar with Barbados, I shop at Jordan’s in Speightstown, the next parish up since it’s cheaper than the supermarket nearby. There is also a Barbados $3 store in Speightstown which I love to visit first for the little things. I especially love how the Bajan food trucks are nearby the apartment with locals selling full course meals at Bajan $12-$14 which includes fish, chicken, lamb, rice, macaroni pie and salad just to name a few. These meals are 2 meals in 1 so there is no need to cook ... Meals on Wheels. The beds in Apartment 1 are extremely comfortable and relaxing. Thank you Mata for being the exceptional hostess. Mata had arrangements for pickup and return to the airport and is a resource of things to do, etc. ... very accommodating. We fell in love with Mata and especially enjoyed the conversations. I look forward to spending future trips with Mata and her family. I can see myself living in the apartment for the entire summer. I loved staying at the Hibiscus Apartments. It’s kind of tucked away with privacy and is so relaxing. Mata, you are a pleasure and a really sweet lady. Fondly, Cynthia

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jayne p.

26 Feb 2016

pretty apartment close to all amenities

We stayed for 5 nights at the Hibiscus apartments and thoroughly recommend it. It is set in pretty gardens with an outdoor area for eating or chilling in the shade. The apartment is very well equipped, clean and comfortable. It is within five minutes walking from the bus stops, beautiful beach, supermarket, banks etc. Sandy Lane is accessible at low tide and there are lovely bars to enjoy a sundowner. Mata is a lovely lady who welcomes you into her home, nothing is too much trouble, she can arrange taxis and provided us with much welcome beers after a long flight/travel to the apartment. She responded promptly to all emails and was the perfect host. We are sure we will be back again, Hibiscus apartments provide a true welcoming Bajan experience, highly recommended.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

elena r.

19 Feb 2016

Perfect all around vacation spot .

Hibiscus is a charming apartment with all the necessities to provide a comfortable base . It is clean, well stocked, beds are comfortable, cable TV and internet. Location is unbeatable. Short distance walk there are stores, bank, restaurants, beach and a really fantastic beach club. The beach here is very sheltered, with lots of sand and calm waters. It is flanked by rocky shallows that are perfect for snorkeling. Waters are clear and blue and on a really busy day there may be 10 other people on the beach. Beach club provides lovely pool, free loungers, chairs and tables, bathrooms with showers, and there is always iced water available. Everything is clean and well cared for. The bus stop is right beside the club and buses come every 5-10 min and for $1USD you can travel quite easily throughout the island. All of this was made even better by Mata and her family. Mata is a lovely host. She is genuinely warm and caring.We felt welcome and safe. Mata was super at helping us decide on our site seeing plans, pointing out best reasonable dining options, local events that we might enjoy attending and organizing airport pick up and drop off. She was always available if you needed anything at all. Mata we thank you, Hoping to come back soon Elena and Ehor

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nellia O.

7 Dec 2015

Nice little spot

My daughter and I stayed at this small, minimalistic one bedroom cottage for five nights. Mata, the owner was very accommodating, knowledgeable, kind and friendly. She was quick to help with whatever we needed. We were close to the grocery store( which by the way was pricey) bank and shops. We had access to the beach club across the street which was nice treat. The property is in a really good location. The picture shown above is an actual representation of the apartment. However, it is a bit dated and needs a little TLC but the price can't be beat! Barbados is quite expensive!! Thank you Mata for all your help!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn/Onorio P.

19 Mar 2015

Perfect Place and Locatio, Excellent Hosts

From the moment we arrived we felt at home. Mata greeted us with a friendly smile and all the necessary information we needed to make our vacation enjoyable and safe. We stayed in both apartments. Hibiscus Apartments are very well equipped. Mata is here to answer any questions you may have. She offered us great suggestions of where to eat and island attractions. The location is superb. It is just minutes from the beach, bus stop, grocery store, medical center and many great restaurants. When staying at Hibiscus Apartments you have access to the private club. This club has a wonderful pool, lounge chairs, lockers, showers and washroom facilities. It is located next to the Beach House Restaurant which has good food and drinks. Mata also arranged to have us picked up and dropped off at the airport. This was perfect. No hassles. Thank you Mata, Bedo and family for sharing your home with us and making our stay in Barbados a very pleasant one. Onorio & Carolyn Pirri Nova Scotia, Canada

About the host

Hosted by Mata Persaud

I have lived and travelled to the UK, North America and South America. When I ventured to Barbados I fell in love with the island and people and decided to call it home for over thirty five years. I have been in the rental business for over 15 years and have clients from all over the world and many of them have become great friends.

I live on the premises and is always there to offer you any assistance.

Why they chose this property

The budget friendly well equipped and spacious apartments are perfect for couples, honeymooners and families with small children. Location within minutes to the beach, beach club, restaurants, cinemas and beach activities. The family run business is here to make your stay amazing.

What makes this property unique

One of the unique benefits for staying at Hibiscus is that it is a friendly family run business and has many repeat guests.
We go all out to ensure guests have a fantastic stay .
It is also close to all amenities so it is not necessary to have a car.