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Crop Over Special! Charming 2 bedroom apartment close to carnival activities!

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Welcome to our beautiful Somnia home in Hastings, Barbados
Relax with a cocktail outside on the patio
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Hastings, Christchurch
  • Place, South Coast Boardwalk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf in Barbados Surf School
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Rockley Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Crop Over Special! Charming 2 bedroom apartment close to carnival activities!


Welcome to Somnia, your beautiful, charming, tropical themed home-from-home holiday haven on Barbados' stunning south coast. Somnia is tucked away in a secluded residential neighbourhood but is handy for all the main Crop Over activities in July and early August.

Choose Somnia because we offer:

- Fantastic central location, popular with visitors from around the world
- Close access to some of the best and most popular beaches on the stunningly beautiful south coast - enjoy an early morning run or late evening stroll along the mile-long boardwalk
- An abundance of nearby bars, restaurants, from fast-fine outlets to fine dining, serving local and international foods, everything from breakfast to dinner, budgets to suit every pocket
- It's within close distance of a wide variety of shops and supermarkets, farmer's markets, selling local and imported foods, wines and beers
- Easy access to other amenities such as banks and ATMs/ABMs, pharmacies, medical services, gas stations, cross-island public transport (very low prices)
_ Free parking for up to three cars

The apartment is on the ground floor of a detached house in a residential cul-de-sac.

Somnia accommodates four - five guests comfortably, so it is the perfect choice for a family, a couple or a group of friends.

- Two bedrooms, each with a comfortable queen bed and ample storage space for your clothes and luggage
- A sofa which pulls out into a bed to accommodate a child
- Air conditioning in bedrooms and standing fans throughout
- A pristine bathroom with shower, toilet, hand basins, hot water and clean bath and beach towels
- Guests who enjoy home-cooked meals, or those who would enjoy learning to prepare a Bajan meal, such as flying fish and cou-cou, have full use of our well-equipped kitchen with a good-size fridge/freezer, stove top oven, microwave, grill, coffee machine and just about every piece of kitchen equipment you will need to prepare meals
- Dining area with a large dining table and seats 6 guests
- Comfortable sofa for relaxing and watching television, or playing games
- Some children's items are available, including a high chair and travel cot
- High-speed Internet and WiFi
- Television (internet/cable)
_ Meshed windows throughout to keep out mosquitoes and other pests
- Washing machine and dryer in the utility room
_Weekly housekeeping service offering a general clean, change of bed linen and towels (the Housekeeper will also help with your laundry or other cleaning if requested, but this is at guests' own expense)
- A spacious outside patio, furnished with easy lounging chairs. Take time to relax as you enjoy a lazy breakfast while planning the day's activities. In the afternoon, enjoy a chilled beer or wine, rum punch, or whatever cocktail takes your fancy (help yourselves to fresh coconuts and limes from the trees in the garden), while watching the antics of our resident family of green monkeys, or marvelling at the iridescent hummingbirds as they hover over the flowering plants.

_ Many popular visitor attractions are close by, such as St Lawrence Gap, Pebbles and Carlisle Bay beaches, the Boardwalk, as well as the George Washington House, the Barbados Museum and the Garrison Savannah, where visitors can mingle with locals and enjoy free horse racing during the season.

-The capital city, Bridgetown, is a short bus ride away, and offers fabulous duty-free shopping, including the famous Cave Shepherd department store.







Please note that we also have a 2-bedroom 2-bathroom apartment on the first floor, which accommodates up to four or five people. For larger groups/families, both apartments can be rented together as a single unit. Please do contact us if you are interested in this option.

And please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions at all, no matter how small!

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Please let our agent or housekeeper know when you are about to leave the apartment so they can organise cleaning etc.

If you wish to have a late check-out, please discuss with our agent.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11255803
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Hastings

Located in Hastings, this apartment is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carlisle Bay and Rockley Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Garrison Savannah or Barbados Aquatic Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Hastings, Christchurch

What's nearby

  • South Coast Boardwalk - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hastings Rocks - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Surf in Barbados Surf School - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rockley Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Carlisle Bay - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chill - Cafe Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Art Splash - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Blakey's on the Boardwalk - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tapas - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pavão Courtyard Dining - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Crop Over Special! Charming 2 bedroom apartment close to carnival activities! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Crop Over Special! Charming 2 bedroom apartment close to carnival activities!?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crop Over Special! Charming 2 bedroom apartment close to carnival activities! on 13 May 2026 start from AU$148, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Crop Over Special! Charming 2 bedroom apartment close to carnival activities!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crop Over Special! Charming 2 bedroom apartment close to carnival activities!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crop Over Special! Charming 2 bedroom apartment close to carnival activities!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Crop Over Special! Charming 2 bedroom apartment close to carnival activities! located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Lanterns Mall and Carlisle Bay. Hastings Rocks and South Coast Boardwalk are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

brenda s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice neighbourhood. An interesting 10 min walk from beach. Agent and owner were very helpful.
Stayed 65 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay at Ian and Cecilys apartment. Great location, close to amenities and bus routes.Hosts were excellent on communicating before the trip and the local agent was available for any queries. Many thanks
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in process was easy, fenced in yard was perfect, wifi was strong. Easy to get around Barbados.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2025
Dear Rose, Thank you very much for your review. We hope you enjoyed Barbados and will come back soon. Best wishes, Cecily and Ian
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna S.

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

Wonderful place to stay!

Thank you for such a wonderful place to stay! I come to Barbados a lot and needed a new place this time! Everything was wonderful! And an easy walk to the beach and restaurants! Thank you Ian for such a peaceful place to stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2024
Dear Jenna, Thank you very much for your kind review. We hope you will return to Somnia in the future. Best wishes, Cecily and Ian
Verified

8/10 Good

Danna J.

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

A Beautifully well design and equipped home

It was a home away from home
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2023
Dear Danna, Thank you very much for your review. You will be more than welcome to stay at Somnia again. Best wishes, Cecily and Ian
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne B.

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

Last minute booking

Good experience from booking to check out. Good communication throughout. Nice and quiet location, very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann E.

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

Lovely stay

We stayed with our daughter and the apartment was the perfect size. Bedrooms are lovely, the living area is spacious and the kitchen is well equipped.We loved having breakfast on the ouside patio area, the gardens are beautiful. The location is great, the neighbourhood is very friendly and its easy to get buses from the main road. A lovely stay, thank you !
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2024
Dear Ann, Thank you very much for your review. We hope you will come again soon. Best wishes, Ian
Verified

8/10 Good

Judith H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great vacation on Barbados

Cozy apartment close to a few beaches and also shopping facilities. There was a safe, but unfortunately it did not work. The agent was informed, unfortunately the safe was not repaired or replaced until our departure. Otherwise, everything we needed was available, but the doors could do with some oiling. The furnishings are a bit dated / worn. On the whole, we enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2024
Dear Judith, Thank you very much for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay. We will be replacing some of the furniture and carrying out some repairs and maintenance shortly. Obviously that is too late for you but we hope to welcome you back in the future. Best wishes, Cecily and Ian
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea M. W.

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

Clean and comfortable

The property is clean and comfortable. The properry manager is very attentive. They have pretty much everything you need in the house. It’s nice to have laundry facilities available right in the compound. It is also nice to have a small outdoor seating area. It is located a little bit in the neighborhood so it’s a good 15-20 min walk from/to the boardwalk. Can be inconvenient without a vehicle but not a bad walk and the neighborhood is nice and safe. The property is located in the bottom floor so you can hear the neighbor’s footsteps all day/night. You do get used to it after some time. Overall, recommend.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2024
Dear Andrea, Thank you very much for your review. It isn't always the case that both apartments have guests at the same time but when it happens we do ask guests in both apartments to be considerate. We would be delighted to welcome you back to Somnia in the future.
Verified

4/10 Poor

julia f.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Things to have in mind when booking

Spent two weeks here on Xmas and new year , can’t fault the host and the house keeper , very helpful and welcoming people but let’s start with the house. It’s 10 min walk to the nearest beach which is very small , rocky bay and no sun lounges there so nearest beach with sun lounges is rockley beach , so check the distance if it’s ok for you to walk . it’s nice walk along the coast but it’s very hot. If you can expend your budget stay closer to the beach. The house itself is very worn down , needs repainting and updating. Cleanness is not great , kitchen cupboards smell inside , toilet does not flush properly , bedroom wardrobe is filthy in between the wooden doors, you will have trouble to fight with mosquitoes indoors as the lounge doors that lead to the patio have open area above the doors so does not matter how much you spray inside they still coming in through the gaps. Neighbors are very loud , dogs barking non stop through the night so if you are a light sleeper consider that . My daughter’s swimming costume was stolen from the garden where it was drying so please be careful of what you leave on the patio . Trudi was very kind to check the cameras but unfortunately they only show the main gate not the fence separating our villa with the neighbors.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was perfect for my needs. My stay was a couple of weeks. The rooms were clean with comfortable beds. It had a newer refrigerator and gas stove. I did some light cooking to save some money. I had more than my share of questions and the hosts were on top of it, answering all of my questions most times within 5 minutes.The apartment is in a neighborhood that is a little way away from the beach. I walked it a few times and it was an easy walk. There are a number of convenient stores around and some local food places within short walking distance.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michele simon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Cecily and Ian Jones

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Meet your hosts, Cecily and Ian, a British/Baijan couple currently living between London, Jamaica and Barbados. We have been hosting since 2017, and we truly enjoy helping our guests have a safe, comfortable, happy and stress-free vacation stay at Somnia.

We work hard to ensure that our guests enjoy our warm hospitality and find Somnia to be a pleasant, sparkling, clean, well-maintained, and relaxing home. Guests may be assured that we will respond to their communications promptly and courteously.

We want you to enjoy your stay at Somnia without interference from us, but we are available via the App for any concerns you may have.

Why they chose this property



Somnia's location on Barbados’s south coast is a perfect compromise between the bustle and noise of a beachfront property and something more secluded and tranquil. From here, you can conveniently enjoy all the amenities and activities on offer.

Our location in Hastings is very popular with tourists, who appreciate being in a safe and walkable area. As our guests, you will be in close proximity to everything you need to enjoy your vacation. Beaches, restaurants, bars, supermarkets and minimarts, visitor attractions, public transport, and other local amenities are all within a short walk or car/bus ride away.

Although Barbados is small, first-time visitors will find that the island offers a vibrant mix of stunning beaches, rich history, delicious food, and lively culture, from snorkelling with turtles and exploring Harrison’s magnificent caves, to visiting historic Bridgetown, touring rum distilleries, enjoying the famous Friday Night Oistins Fish Fry, and hiking rugged coastlines. It's far more than just a relaxing beach destination, providing adventure, history, and authentic Caribbean experiences for all interests.

Repeat visitors will find that there are many places they have not yet visited, and others that have changed over the years, making them worth a second, third, or fourth visit.

What makes Barbados different from many other Caribbean islands is that it is comparatively well-developed. Still, it retains a quintessentially Caribbean flavour: a warm tropical climate, beautiful scenery, stunning sunsets, white sand beaches, exotic rum punch, delicious food, and the welcoming spirit of the people.

What makes this property unique

Guests love Somnia for its cosy, comfortable tropical theme furnishings and decor, but they especially enjoy spending time on our large veranda, where they can relax over a morning coffee while planning their day’s activities. They are thrilled to see the families of local green monkeys (the mammas with the tiny babies are especially cute) as they pass through the garden, as well as the many varieties of birds that visit the garden - especially the tiny, delightful, iridescent shimmering hummingbirds as they hover. There is nothing more relaxing than sipping evening drinks on the veranda while listening to the distinctive chorus of tiny whistling tree frogs native to Barbados.

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