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Christmas/NYE in Barbados! 2bdrm apartment nr. beaches/bars/shops/restaurants

Apartment with kitchen, near Carlisle Bay

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Welcome to our beautiful Somnia home in Hastings, Barbados
Relax with a cocktail outside on the patio
Interior
Enjoy a meal in our spacious dining area
Dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Hastings, Christchurch
  • Place, Surf in Barbados Surf School
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlisle Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Rockley Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Christmas/NYE in Barbados! 2bdrm apartment nr. beaches/bars/shops/restaurants


Enjoy your Christmas and New Year at our comfortable, cosy vacation home in the heart of the south coast holiday hotspots!!

(And yes, there's a Christmas tree and decorations for those who celebrate!!)

Welcome to Somnia, a holiday haven on Barbados' stunning south coast.
Choose Somnia because we offer: just about everything you could want, only minutes away

- 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 bars, restaurants, from fast-fine outlets to fine dining, serving local and international foods, everything from breakfast to dinner, budgets to suit every pocket
- a wide variety of shops and supermarkets, farmer's markets, selling local and imported foods, wines and beers
- 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

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

- Two bedrooms, each with a comfortable double bed and ample storage space for your clothes and luggage
- Air conditioning in bedrooms
- A pristine bathroom with shower, toilet, hand basins, hot water and clean bath and beach towels
- Enjoy learning to prepare a bajan meal such as flying fish and cou-cou in our fully equipped kitchen with 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
_ if you want a break from cooking, Trudi, our property manager, , can arrange for a professional chef to come in and prepare a special meal for you.
Recent guests have used this service for Christmas dinner and for sampling traditional Bajan cooking.
- Dining area with a large dining table and chairs (great for Christmas dinner!)
- 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 - 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.

- Somnia is ideal for remote workers or short-stay visitors who want a quiet place to work from,

_ 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, offers fabulous duty-free shopping, including the famous Cave Shepherd department store.


The apartment is situated on a hill overlooking the Caribbean and is often blessed with a fresh breeze.

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



Please note that we also have a 2-bedroom 2-bathroom apartment on the first floor of Somnia, which accommodates up to four or five people. For larger groups/families, both apartments can be rented as a single house. 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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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: limit 1 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

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

About the area

Hastings

Hastings is home to this apartment. 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 Wildey House. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Hastings, Christchurch

What's nearby

  • South Coast Boardwalk - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hastings Rocks - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Surf in Barbados Surf School - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carlisle Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rockley Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Buzo Osteria Italiana - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chill - Cafe Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sake - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sipping Room - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Christmas/NYE in Barbados! 2bdrm apartment nr. beaches/bars/shops/restaurants pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Christmas/NYE in Barbados! 2bdrm apartment nr. beaches/bars/shops/restaurants?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Christmas/NYE in Barbados! 2bdrm apartment nr. beaches/bars/shops/restaurants?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Christmas/NYE in Barbados! 2bdrm apartment nr. beaches/bars/shops/restaurants?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Christmas/NYE in Barbados! 2bdrm apartment nr. beaches/bars/shops/restaurants located?

Situated in Hastings, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Lanterns Mall and Carlisle Bay. Dover Beach is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenna S., United States

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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We are Cecily and Ian, a British/Baijan couple currently living between south-east London, Jamaica and Barbados. We believe that our guests should enjoy their stay with us without interference, but when we are around we are happy to answer any questions, recommend places to visit, pick up groceries and deal with any problems. When we are not around our agent, Trudi, can meet and greet and deal with any issues.

Why they chose this property

What makes Somnia different from other properties is its homely but comfortable feel and its quiet, secluded location. It definitely does not have the soulless hotel feel of many apartments we have stayed at. This means that you can enjoy the peace and serenity of what feels like a rustic setting, yet the bars, beaches and nightlife are close by when you want them. Barbados holds special significance for us because Cecily was born here, in the "Scotland district", so-called because it is the hilly part of the island. We have visited many times and spend as much time on the island as we can. Although Barbados is small, there are still many places that we have not yet visited and other places that have changed over the years and are worth a second, third or fourth visit. Some attractions that we believe you will never tire of are the Atlantis submarine trip, St Nicholas Abbey, Harrison's Caves, Hunte's Garden and any boat trip involving rum punch, excellent food and swimming with the turtles. We believe that you too will want to come back, once you have experienced the island.

What makes this property unique

Somnia's location is a perfect compromise between the bustle and noise of a beach front property and something more secluded and tranquil. From here you can conveniently enjoy all the amenities and activities that the island has to offer. What makes Barbados different from many other Caribbean islands is that it is comparatively well-developed but it is still Caribbean in the most important ways: the climate, the sunsets, the beaches, the rum punch, the food and the welcoming spirit of the people. Barbados is also very accessible with frequent direct flights from North America, Europe and the UK.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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