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Tiny Home Retreat Near Beach- Marsh Mellow Cottage

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Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Dining
TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tiny Home Retreat Near Beach- Marsh Mellow Cottage

This cozy cottage is the perfect spot for couples and solo travelers looking to stay in a residential neighborhood in the beautiful island of Barbados. You'll be tucked away just 1km from the beach and can explore the island using this cottage as your home away from home! We would be happy to help you plan the perfect holiday.

The cottage was designed to be very open and airy with shutters for windows instead of glass panes, and there is an additional ceiling fan and A/C in the bedroom to keep you cool in the Barbados sunshine. The open plan living area features a very comfortable sitting area and TV with a ceiling fan, and the kitchen is stocked with all the appliances and kitchenware you'll need on vacation. The bedroom has a comfortable queen-sized bed, A/C, ceiling fan, closet space and an en-suite bathroom. The bathroom is unique with an indoor/outdoor shower that has two shower heads, and a beautiful shell and stone vanity.

The cottage is located on the "platinum" West Coast of Barbados, but is tucked away in a neighborhood away from the hustle and bustle. There may be some neighbourhood noises heard from time to time (roosters, dogs, etc). The beach is located just 1km away, and further down the coast are restaurants, bars, and shopping centers. Whilst the cottage is in walking distance of the beach / main coast road, the return trip will be uphill.

The property manager is just a phone call away should you need assistance. Please know that we can assist you with anything you need to make this an amazing vacation from the get-go: dining recommendations, snorkel excursions, island tours.. and more are just some of the things we can assist with.

Complimentary housekeeping services are offered 1 day a week.

Please note that next door is carrying out works which should be finished around April 2025.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Phone
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Tiny Retreat Near Marsh Mellow
Cozy Retreat Marsh Mellow South Cottage
Tiny Home Retreat Near Beach- Marsh Mellow Cottage Weston
Tiny Home Retreat Near Beach- Marsh Mellow Cottage Cottage
176631

About the neighborhood

Map
Weston, Saint James

What's nearby

  • Royal Westmoreland Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mullins Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • St. James Parish Church - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Holetown Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Sandy Lane Beach - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Grantley Adams Intl. Airport (BGI) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chefette Lancaster - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sea Shed - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Just Grillin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zaccios - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tiny Home Retreat Near Beach- Marsh Mellow Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tiny Home Retreat Near Beach- Marsh Mellow Cottage?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Tiny Home Retreat Near Beach- Marsh Mellow Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Royal Westmoreland Golf Course, Gibbs Bay, and Mullins Bay. Gibbes Beach and Mullins Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Tiny Home Retreat Near Beach- Marsh Mellow Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

Cozy, well-designed spot

We loved the Marsh Mellow cottage! You feel immersed in the natural world of Barbados, the design makes great use of the space, the shower is to die for, and the managers were responsive to any request. 5 stars.
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10/10 Excellent

Gina Tait

5 Stars

This is my 2nd stay at the lodge so knew it was a very pretty and pleasant place. Comfortable bed, great shower, and nice space. Good parking in a great area of St. James close to everything but you better with a car.
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10/10 Excellent

Maxine B.

5 Stars

Marsh Mellow cottage was cozy, clean, and perfect for our needs. Loved the outdoor shower set-up!
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10/10 Excellent

Davida H.

5 Stars

Marsh Mellow tiny cottage is a great place to stay. Very quiet and feet away from the main road and the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

5 Stars

We had the best stay at Marsh Mellow Cottage
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10/10 Excellent

Akeem B.

5 Stars

Great stay! Peaceful cottage surrounded by nature and very clean. The team at BSL rentals were also very helpful and responded quickly to any queries. It was a nice getaway
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10/10 Excellent

remy t.

5 Stars

All was perfect ! Very calm and good location. I recommend this place
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8/10 Good

Shomari S.

4 Stars

Quiet cozy spot. Great for couples.

10/10 Excellent

Edie R.

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

Perfect cottage in great location.

We spent two weeks at the cottage. It is as depicted in the photos. It is in a great location and is very comfortable.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

JúLia S.

5 Stars

This place was exactly as depicted in the pictures. It was a very open and comfortable cottage for our one week stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

5 Stars

Beautiful cottage on lovely estate

6/10 Okay

Ellie G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Mixed

The location is close to drive to local areas and beaches. We also had monkeys on the property one morning which was lovely to see. We enjoyed the outdoor shower/ bathroom concept but I would advise that this does mean the bathroom often has unexpected guests - frogs, cockroaches, milipedes etc. There were some issues upon check in with the cleanliness of the bedding & towels. Once we spoke with the property manager on this, it was rectified & they were responsive to our issues. I would say that the photos online are quite dated and the property is no longer in the good condition depicted - it requires a refurbishment. There are no windows in the property (aside from in the front door), the rest of the property is only wooden shutters. This does make it hard to keep the AC cool air inside when you want to let light into the property & can be noisey with local wildlife in the night time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

James S.

4 Stars

It's a very nice little space. Was construction going on nearby when I was there alas but the customer service etc was also excellent
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10/10 Excellent

George H.

5 Stars

Really great place, other reviews sum it up nicely. Loved the outdoor shower and the neighbourhood was really friendly. Lovely view walking down the hill to the beach and perfect location between Holetown and Speightstown. Really is right in the middle of nature, so expect monkeys in the morning and frogs at night, cockerels in between.
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8/10 Good

Kay C.

Holiday Barbados

Very nice out the way cottage. A car is a must to get around. Lovely welcome shopping pack we ordered was there too. Very nice and friendly people as we been to Barbados five times now. Weather was great too. Thank you
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

5 Stars

Great location for adventurous travelers looking to explore the western coast of the island. Highly recommend renting a car given the location, not totally within walking distance from main attractions like Holetown, Speightstown, etc. or if you want to explore the various coasts of the island like us. If you are walking, be prepared to walk down/up a pretty steep hill. Definitely not easy to find if you are not familiar with the island, and would recommend not following the directions on AirBNB and just calling when you arrive. The woman we spoke with was so helpful and was able to guide us directly there as opposed to the address on the AirBNB. My husband and I had an amazing vacation on the island, and would definitely recommend staying here... and the best part: the indoor/outdoor shower (if you don't mind a few lizards here and there!)
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10/10 Excellent

John & Lynn C.

Cricket Watching

My first trip to Barbados was organized in the two weeks prior to the West Indies vs England Test match starting on March 22nd 2022. Hotels close to the ground were all full so I decided to book Marsh Mellow South Cottage through VRBO, although it was a few miles outside of Bridgetown where the cricket was. The accommodation was exactly as advertised and the communication and help through BSL was first calls. I did have a few questions and the occasional minor issue but all were handled quickly and efficiently. The accommodation was great for me, being on my own for this trip and would be excellent for a couple. The cottage is compact, but has everything you need and I slept well in the comfortable bed and a friendly neighborhood cockerel was my alarm call :-). As for location you really do need a car. Walking to the beach would be a challenge even to the fitter people as the cottage is part way up a steep hill. Also, the essential stores are a short drive away in Holetown. Just to note, the the BSL representative organized the car rental for me. The car gave me the chance to explore the island but there are organized tours you could take also. Overall, a great vacation, excellent accommodation, but you do need a car unless you want to spend a lot of money on taxi's.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

norma S.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Disappointing arrival

I arrived after a long trip to London late in the evening to find the apartment very dirty and have not been cleaned since last guests stayed . Two hours later the apartment manager , very apologetic arranged for a cleaner who came that night and the morning after . The team tried to make amends but basically the cottage is shabby and the whole place is grubby and needs a good lick of paint. The photos on the web site were taken some time ago. The floor was old and very badly marked so it always looked grubby . There is no cleaning products or brush in the cottage so its impossible to keep clean but they did finally send me a brush . Half way through the 10 day stay we had no hot water with very low pressure dur to leak on the road for three days . The shutters are dirty broken and the shower area is in need of a good revamp .There is long standing dirt in the bathroom area around the toilet and hand basin . Every day we averaged 4 hours sleep only due to Cockerels and Dogs waking up the area at 4 am . Most days we found worms .frogs or bigger insects on the floor. Some people may love this but we were very tired at the end of the trip . The location is very good and only a short drive to the beach . As I mentioned the property manager tried to make my stay better for me but the end of the day the owner of the property needs to take the property off the Vrbo sight until he updates this property . The sister cottage , which is identical to this cottage is now being revamped so I think this sums everything up . There was very limited dishes eg so salad dishes . I wanted to move out on my arrival and did call Vrbo team to arrange this but my daughter felt as the location was so nice we should just grin and bear it. I would not recommend this place to any of my friends .
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim K.

5 Stars

Great little getaway, close enough to walk to the lovely west coast beaches and also only 10 min drive to the great restaurants and nightlife of Holetown. The en-suite bathroom (double shower outdoors) is amazing! Highly recommended.

8/10 Good

Alex P.

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

Water, Support, Barking and Cockeril Challenged but Charming

This is a charming small place. It is one of 2 gate/guest suites to the main house. It is half-way up Crick Hill, which is steep. We always drove anywhere. There was no hot water at all. The cold-water pressure was also very low, making a shower a dry challenge. We had to shower at a friend's villa or at the beach. We also had no access to the safe until the management came to fix it 5 days ingo a 10 day stay. The neighbours' dogs barked until 1am and the Cockerels woke us up at 5pm. On the plus side, there was washing up liquid, kitchen paper towels, ice trays and a useful washer dryer. The aircon worked fine. The water was an issue. There was enough to get by, but not also to shower. We were not bothered by the noise, but others might be. The outside shower is great with 2 shower heads...if only there was water enough to get wet.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

5 Stars

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

10/10 Excellent

Frances D.

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

1 week break

Wonderful stay at Marsh Mellow South Cottage. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Akeem B.

5 Stars

Great stay! Peaceful cottage surrounded by nature and very clean. The team at BSL rentals were also very helpful and responded quickly to any queries. It was a nice getaway
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8/10 Good

Karen C.

4 Stars

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

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

Fabulous

This property is perfect for a couple looking for a private and independent holiday. We rented a car but if you don't the main road is a short walk down the hill where the bus stop is. The management team were very helpful and so friendly. The place was spotless and the outdoor shower area was amazing!! It was close to great beaches and Speightstown just a short distance away for groceries. This was a perfect fit for our anniversary trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020