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3 bedroomsSleeps 6157.9 sq m

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Lower Carlton, St James

Mullins Beach
‪16 min walk‬
Royal Westmoreland Golf Course
‪4 min drive‬
Sandy Lane Beach
‪11 min drive‬
Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 Double Bed

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

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Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Annabelles is a Traditional Barjan Beach House with 3 Double Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms. The open plan living area provides unsurpassed views of the Carribbean Sea, which is your Back Garden. There are a number of outdoor : a 60 foot long covered verrandah for peaceful afternoons and evenings. A huge deck with sunbeds and outdoor dining. A plunge pool point blank to the sea to enjoy sunsets and a large platform on the front of the house. The property is Quiet, secluded and functional with a first class house team to take care of you. The house has been a professional rental for some fifteen years now during which time we have accumulated a fantastic bunch of regulars who wouldn’t stay anywhere else. For those looking for marble and Aircon this isn’t the house for you, Annabelle’s is a traditional beach house cooled by the sea breezes and ideal for those looking for a hideaway and a truly authentic carribean experience.

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Fraser Brown

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Gardens can be slippery when wet. No lifeguard.

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No events allowed

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No pets allowed

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Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking not permitted in the bedrooms.

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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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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

About the area

Gibbes

Located in Gibbes, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Kensington Oval is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sandy Lane Beach and Carlisle Bay. Folkestone Marine Park and Caribbean International Riding Centre are also worth visiting.

Lower Carlton, St James

What's nearby

Mullins Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Royal Westmoreland Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Port St. Charles Marina - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
Holetown Beach - 10 min drive - 4.6 km
Sandy Lane Beach - 11 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chefette Lancaster - ‬6 min drive
‪Chefette - ‬4 min drive
‪Fisherman's Pub - ‬4 min drive
‪The Orange Street Grocer - ‬4 min drive
‪Sea Shed - ‬13 min walk

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Is Deep water front, West coast villa. 2025 Availability quickly running out. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Deep water front, West coast villa. 2025 Availability quickly running out. ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Deep water front, West coast villa. 2025 Availability quickly running out. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Gibbs Bay and Mullins Bay. Gibbes Beach and Mullins Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.6

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9.6/10

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9.6/10

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9.8/10

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9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

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10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

30 Nov 2024

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Beautiful villa in a perfect location

We had a brilliant holiday at the villa. The property is stunning and such a relaxing place to be. It had everything we needed for our stay. Location is also perfect - we loved being able to get straight into the sea and onto the beach from the villa. There’s some good restaurants and bars within a minute or so walk. Very easy to catch a bus from outside the villa, taxis are also easy to get - and we could walk to Speightstown and Holetown. Fraser and Neville were great both on the run up and during our stay - very helpful, friendly and made arranging anything so easy. We would love to stay again if we get the chance to return to Barbados and would absolutely recommend it others.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stirling W.

14 Oct 2024

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Sensational stay on West coast of Barbados

Annabelles is a sensational property, the entrance is inauspicious but after you pass the gate it was a tropical paradise with mature plants and trees, many sheltered well positioned seating areas and the glorious Caribbean Sea staring right at you. The cabana, plunge pool and terrace deck are wonderful areas to enjoy the view and sunset with a drink. The house has direct beach access to soft golden sand beaches and the snorkelling is awesome. It’s a traditional timber beach house, not ostentatious, just a local Caribbean feel. The bedrooms are big enough as doubles, but we spent our time outside enjoying the views. A memorable experience and a first-class host and house team who make everything very easy.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

14 Oct 2023

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celebration

lovely time with family ,great snorkling right in front of the villa with nice beach . Eateries and bars all walking distance 😎

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William K.

4 Mar 2024

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Long time Friends in Barbados

Property is amazingly right over the water. We loved the open windows and the rushing waves. The property is not fancy but it is clean and the owner - Fraser, Neville - property manager, Olive - the cook, and Kim - cleaner, were all wonderful. We had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

7 May 2024

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Private Oceanside Retreat

Nice, private retreat. True to its description, it is perched right on the ocean. Steps away from beautiful beaches and some great restaurants. We loved watching the school of blue fish that hang out in the rocks below the cottage, and relaxing in our own private plunge pool. Fraser, the host, and Neville, the house manager, were very responsive all through the process, from booking through check-out. They gave us our privacy, but were always available if we needed anything.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W., Uxbridge

11 Jan 2023

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Lovely Time!

Thank you to Fraser and team for helping to make our time in Barbados so amazing!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine O.

7 Apr 2019

Stunning house

A fantastic week in the most beautiful location, this house is very special and we feel lucky to have been able to stay here. We were well looked after by the very friendly Nevada and his wife. We would all thoroughly recommend this place and hope to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Sarah P.

1 Apr 2024

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Lovely

We had a great holiday at Annabelle’s and enjoyed the island very much. It is a beautiful gem and we loved experiencing it. We loved watching the sea life immediately surrounding the house every day. Drinking morning coffee while watching the crabs, fish, eels, snails, birds, all was relaxing. I personally loved the open concept of this island cottage and embraced the sound of the sometimes-deafening waves crashing in 24/7, but my boyfriend would have preferred being able to close windows at times. Next vacation will be his choice, I suppose.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H., Pleasant Ridge, MI, United States

25 Oct 2023

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Open Sea Cottage - Annabelle

A great open air cottage halfway between Holetown and Speightstown that is immediately on the edge of the sea. Watch the fishes and crabs below. The deck garden with plunge pool is very relaxing, especially when watching the sunset. Depending on if there is a storm swell, the waves breaking at the base of the house can be deafening. Special note on Neville, the house keeper. He watched out after us on our stay, and made us feel safe and welcome, even when potentially threatened with Hurricane Tammy. 👍

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve a.

24 May 2023

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Fabulous Birthday Celebration

We stayed at Annabelles for my birthday. It was the best present I have ever had. The house is true Bajan style with beautiful shutters opening out on to the most stunning views of the ocean. We all felt totally relaxed and Fraser and the house manager Neville were on hand whenever we needed. The location of the house is just perfect ,it is literally right on the sea we spent lots of time snorkelling . A stroll up the beach and you are at Thunder Bay where you can enjoy a rum or two and watch the sunset that’s if you can drag yourself away from the views from the house . I absolutely loved it and hope to return again

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

26 Feb 2022

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A dream come true

We absolutely loved staying at Annabelles. I took my parents for their 50th wedding anniversary - they said it was the best holiday of their life. Waking up to that view every day was wonderful. Loved watching the tropical fish on the reef from the deck with a coffee first thing in the morning. Perfectly positioned with so much in walking distance. Swimming was outstanding - Thunder Bay to the left, Gibbes beach to the right. A little further was the fish market and John Moore’s just a few of our favourite places. House management was outstanding. Fraser always responded quickly and Neville as always on hand to deal with any enquiry. Totally recommend and will return to this island paradise.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

1 June 2022

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Unique beach house in an amazing location

Me and my partner had a great 2 weeks at Annabelle’s. The location is incredible and the place really comes into its own during the day. The decking area is great to chill and it gets the sun the entire day. Great for enjoying the lovely sunsets too. It’s definitely exposed to the elements but we knew that from the listing. It took us a day or so to adjust but once we did we never looked back. Communication with Fraser was great and would definitely recommend the place (unless you like your creature comforts in which case it’s probably not for you). Tim

Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelle P.

17 June 2023

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Wow what a house

This house took our breath away when we first accessed, literally in the water, Neville the house manager picked us up from the airport (there is a fee 120bbds) but straight to the house and no messing… we Spend 10 nights here , very open and breezy with a windy day but Barbados is humid so still quite warm at night but fans on the ceilings sorting that out, the plunge pool was bigger than expected and we spend a lot of time in it and had a ball, the garden patio area is a sun trap also, the house may seem a little out the way but the bar is a 5 mins walk down the beach. And u can see it from the house , we went out of season so a lot of restaurants being refurbished ready for July but we still found some beauties , highly recommend the Jamaican jerk bar next to house, and wanders will be open in July, take a trip to the sea shed also!!! Such a nice restaurant and staff are lovely, thank u Neville and Fraser for ll ur help ( Plse thank the cleaner also ) xx

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

30 Apr 2024

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Amazing property and location

We have spent a fantastic 2 weeks at Annabelles! The house was everything we expected other reviews mention the noise of the waves you are next to a small reef so don’t expect the sound of waves lapping on the sand, saying that we all managed to sleep. We used the buses and taxis to have a break from driving( bus stop right outside Annabelles ) all buses are €3.50 bbd per person no matter where you go and taxis were a reasonable price just be aware the ZR buses and taxis squeeze in as many as they can and they drive fast! We went to loads of beaches and Annabelles is next to the best beach. Thunder Bay has 3 bars sun loungers the sea is calm warm and has no stones. The reef next to the house is amazing for snorkelling and for those who don’t snorkel you can watch the fish from the house. Right by the house you have The View, Reggie’s and the waffle house all lovely food and reasonably priced. Neville took us to Massy’s in Hole Town the first time, a large supermarket with a pharmacy and a Waitrose section for anyone wanting familiar foods, once we knew where it was we took the bus which stops outside and took a taxi back there are taxis in the car park as you come out of the shop. We went deep sea fishing, monkey feeding, catamaran and a rum tour all booked in advance on Viator and with local pick ups. The dinner show at The Harbour lights is a great night out good, transport, entertainment, food and drink are Included. Annabelles will not disappoint TY

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sandy O.

2 Apr 2024

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HORRIBLE

When we first arrived the care takers family was playing in the very tiny splash pool. Caretaker was very jumpy with blood shot eyes. Gave a very good over view on house. Then left. 3 of the window shutters had no locks. Fan over our bed only had one speed slow. Had to leave shutters open at night. No breeze on that side of the island. So you lay and sweat all night, and thinking on what spiders and snakes might slide in the 5 inch slats. In the one bathroom it had a small light over the sink with 3 bulbs. Only one worked. The ocean sound beating on the house is so deafening you cant even here anyone talk. The idea of just going off the deck steps to play in the ocean, to risky for us. Only a couple hours a day was tide even low enough to think about getting toes wet. After spending one night in the house we did not feel safe. So we had to get a hotel. We tried reaching out to both owner and care taker. No answer. Mid trip we happened to go by the house and seen two cars parked at the house. It was the Caretaker and two other men. Sitting on the deck having a drink. We still have not got any of our money back.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne Julicher

30 Aug 2022

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August 2022 stay at Annabelle’s

My partner, son and I stayed at Annabelle’s and had an absolutely fabulous time! The property is literally on the beach, you walk down the outside steps and you are right in the sea - the snorkelling was amazing! We brought our own masks and snorkels with us (although there were some already in the villa) and we saw every kind of tropical fish you can imagine. O noir first morning we took a walk along the beach and saw tons of turtle eggs and even a baby turtle trying to get back into the sea. We loved the fact that all the shutters to the house opened up completely - the sunsets were jaw droppingly spectacular and at night the sound of the waves crashing against the house was for us incredible - we all slept so well! For water sports and reasonably priced drinks we went to Mullins beach, just a short walk away. My 15 year old son really loved the jet skis and the cushion rides that drag you behind the speed boats. We also did a guided day tour of the island which was really fun and informative, deep sea fishing (sadly we didn’t catch anything but it was a spectacular day), the submarine (would not recommend this as it was mega expensive, the water was murky and we couldn’t see anything), and twice we went on a 4 hour catamaran trip with Good Times Catamaran company as it was just such a wonderful day each time - the crew were fantastic and the lunch and drinks provided were delicious!. There are plenty of restaurants in the area, right next door was a local Jerk Chicken place that was great - have the goat curry, you won’t regret it. Other really good restaurants that we went to included The Beachshed, Local & Co., La Cabane and Nishi to name but a few. Neville who looks after the property picked us up from the airport and we arranged for him to get some groceries in for us as our flight arrived late in the afternoon. He was always on hand with any queries or needs we had. Fraser who owns the property was fantastic with his communication from start to finish. The villa has a wonderful bookshelf stacked with books and the terrace outside is a perfect place to read them. The plunge pool was also great for cooling off in the day. We even had a cheeky monkey come visit us a couple of times which thrilled all of us. We really did not want to leave and hope to come back again!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

rachael w.

13 Aug 2022

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Fantastic property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - the location of the property is amazing and we couldn’t have asked for better hosts and check in process. We will be back!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

tyler k.

28 Apr 2022

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Great overwater bungalow!

Couldn’t be more on the water. If you like the sound of the ocean washing away all other noise of a town this is the spot. Fraser and his crew were awesome. Super supportive and accommodating when plans got skewed by airlines. Would definitely return

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara McGeehan M.

26 Mar 2022

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Lovely big house with large garden

Our group enjoyed this large property, great garden with monkeys living at the bottom.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pauline M.

8 Mar 2022

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Merveilleux!!!!

La maison de Fraser est paradisiaque, l’emplacement est pour moi le plus joli coin de l’île. Le bruit de la mer est très présent mais adorant la mer cela était génial! Les couleurs changent chaque jour sur la mer. Plages, bars et restaurants à proximité immédiate à pied. Fraser est très sympa et réactif,et donne de très bons conseils, ainsi que toute son équipe sur place. Neville qui s’occupe de la maison sur place est super! Un séjour paradisiaque dans cette maison et un dépaysement complet! Quel charme et quelle beauté!

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Ligertwood

13 Jan 2022

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Heavenly

We had a wonderful week at the villa. The position is incredible, right on the sea with snorkelling steps away. The house is unique - open to the elements, in a good way. The sound of the sea, the views and sunsets. ….heavenly! You can walk to the beach although if the sea is high it can be a bit exciting! We also walked to Speightstown and got the bus back which was fun. There is a few restaurants nearby and Simone’s on the beach does great food. I’m already planning our return! Thanks Fraser for sharing your wonderful house and for being so helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee L.

30 Nov 2021

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Perfect place to unwind & relax

We spent 10 days at Annabelles~ the most perfect 10 days. Leading up to our stay, Fraser quickly answered any questions I had & helped organize groceries and a driver for our arrival. The house itself was beyond our expectations; perched over the ocean overlooking a coral reef filled with colourful tropical fish ( perfect place if you love to snorkel as we do!). We had everyone needed and Sophia & Neville were only a phone call away if we needed anything. Next door is Wandas Beach Bar that serves delicious, homemade food ( we ate there 3 times) and also Reggies Real Jamaican Jerk, worth a few visits too. A 5 minute walk along the beach & around the corner takes you to Gibbes Beach~ it felt like a private beach just for the 4 of us. Overall, we couldn’t have loved our stay anymore and have already booked for next year! Thank you Fraser & team for a spectacular stay 👍

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

16 Nov 2021

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A piece of paradise on earth

This villa fulfilled our every need for our 2.5 week Barbados holiday. An idyllic property that panoramically unfolds as a masterly indoor-outdoor landscape. The ocean hugs this villa as a constant reminder that you are one with nature; the scents and sounds embrace your every breath. If you are seeking a traditional and authentic beach house then you cannot find better than this. Sunsets, sea, flip flops and a good book! Daily we sat and revelled in the bold, brilliant and rich in colour sunsets over the ocean that can be witnessed from almost every room of this property. The plunge pool on the deck is perfectly positioned to cool off in with the traditional rum punch. Some reviews have mentioned the waves being too loud, some reviews have mentioned the property is too rustic. Both are not negatives. We found falling asleep to the lulling, and sometimes bashing of the waves below both cathartic and soothing. A week passed before we realised we had not played any music. The somewhat rustic decor is what makes this property so special and I hope Fraser never updates this villa in a way that it looses its traditional Caribbean and beach house charm. This villa demands a "technology detox", reconnecting with loved ones and nature. If in doubt, just book it. You will not regret it. This is a piece of paradise!

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

19 Mar 2020

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A great family getaway

We stayed at Annabelles for 9 days as a family (three generations worth), and had a great time. The other reviews that state that this place is super super Bajan are totally correct. All you need is a good stock of Banks and rum and you don't even need to leave the house to feel like you're truly on vacation. The snorkeling just in front of the house is amazing. Tons of urchins, coral, fish, we even got to watch Dorado herding flying fish and frigatebirds picking off the flying fish. It was intense! One important note is that the listing says the third bedroom has a king bed. It is definitely not a king. It's a queen. This was disappointing because we specifically were putting a family of three (with a 2 year old) in the king bed. It's a large part of why we settled on this place in particular. The family made it work, but that part is inaccurate. The floors do get icky pretty quick because of the humidity and proximity to the sea - but someone comes to clean every few days, just as you're thinking that it looks a bit icky. So that works great. It's also just the price of staying literal feet from the ocean - floors and surfaces behave differently. There are no screens on any windows, so if you're zika-concerned, bring a bed net. The sea is loud from the front two rooms, but I slept with earplugs and my mom and husband did not. Just know yourself! It's so worth staying so close to the sea. The little pool was perfect for cooling off during the hot days, and made us not miss air conditioning as much as we thought we would. There's a mango tree on the property next door that was just positively shedding mangos, so we had breakfast provided ;) At one point, a monkey popped into the house while we were having lunch - it was so neat! We operated without a car, which was just fine. The bus stops right in front of the house in both directions. so we felt no need for a car. Speightstown is where we preferred to hang out for a more authentic experience, but Holetown is just south as well, for people who want to live more North American or suburban or whatever you want to call it. The house was so perfect for us in every way except the bed (but like, I wasn't about to call the owner and demand a king bed in the moment, so we just let it slide and enjoyed the vacation - but do update the listing please). Thanks so much for the memories!

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claire Taylor

2 Jan 2020

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Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Fraser Brown

Annabelles has been family owned now for over 20 years, and was rebuilt from the ground up in 1999. Being a traditional wooden Barbadian house in the sea it requires regular upkeep. Working and living predominantly in Singapore means we don't get to visit as much as we would like to, so we have put together a team of people to help you while you are there.

We still hold lots of amazing memories from years gone by with friends and family, and decided in 2012 to open up the house to others, and we hope you enjoy Annabelles as much as we have over the years!!

Why they chose this property

The villa is completely open to the sea which is perfect for snorkelling with an enchanting scenery underwater. It also comes with a huge deck with an ocean-facing pool and a neat, well-maintained garden where you can sit back and relax, escape from the afternoon hot sun.

Annabelles sits perched on the famous Caribbean Sea, on the west coast of the island, famous for its tranquil beaches. It has about 900 square foot of living space with flowing inside to outside themes. Just the place to be.

What makes this property unique

You will love the space where every corner of the house opens to unsurpassed views of the Caribbean Sea. The favourite amongst our visitors is the huge veranda at the back of Annabelles which is perfect to escape the afternoon sun. There, sits a huge deck with an ocean-facing pool and neat, well-maintained gardens. You have to experience it yourself to believe it.

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