Romantic Cottage in Tropical garden, Falmouth Harbour

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A lush garden with a variety of plants and a wooden deck leading to a pool.
A hammock under a wooden deck with a view of lush greenery.
A stone pathway leading through a lush garden with various plants and a small seating area with chairs.
A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, and a view of the outdoor deck.
A wooden cabin with a bed, a fan, a bathroom with a shower, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Massages in spa
  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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St. Pauls, 00000
  • Place, Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, National Sailing Academy
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Nelson's Dockyard
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Falmouth Harbour

Located in Falmouth Harbour, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Nelson's Dockyard is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dickenson Bay Beach and Jolly Beach. Reservoir Range and Antigua Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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St. Pauls, 00000

What's nearby

  • Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • National Sailing Academy - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Falmouth Harbour Marina - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Nelson's Dockyard - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Galleon Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet T's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Famous Mauro Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Carib Bean Coffee Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Colibri - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Vie En Rose By La Brasserie - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Romantic Cottage in Tropical garden, Falmouth Harbour have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Romantic Cottage in Tropical garden, Falmouth Harbour pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Romantic Cottage in Tropical garden, Falmouth Harbour?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Romantic Cottage in Tropical garden, Falmouth Harbour?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Cottage in Tropical garden, Falmouth Harbour?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Romantic Cottage in Tropical garden, Falmouth Harbour located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites and National Sailing Academy. Fort George and Falmouth Harbour Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Stay

If you like exploring this is the perfect location!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Bamboo Cottage was very pleasurable. The cottage sits in a secluded, lush tropical garden. The pool was wonderful and clean. We had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. The location was perfect for exploring beaches, restaurants, harbors and historic Nelson's Dockyard. Joann was a wonderful host, willing to offer a wealth of advice for everything we wanted to know. She also gave an excellent recommendation for a local car rental. Her two dogs were a sweet addition to our stay. Putting a smile on our faces with their charming friendliness. Yes, we will be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay

We loved the cottage and property. It was the perfect home base for our stay in Antigua. We had everything we needed and Joanne was a wonderful host! Highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little piece of paradise

Couldn't fault the place 2nd time we have stayed and it won't be the last. Joanne is extremely helpful and literally knows everything related to antigua nothing she doesn't know!Very clean cottage with all the amenities you will need gorgeous garden and pool area
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Lovely surroundings, gracious and helpful host. Idyllic setting with relatively easy drive to Falmouth Harbor. Bedroom up flight of circular stairs with bathroom on second floor.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property

The bamboo cottage was a perfect getaway. The lush garden with birds and lizards greeting you for morning coffee. The pool is so amazing feels like you are tucked away in your own little escape.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2024
Brandon & Sophie, thank you for sharing Bamboo Garden. It was my pleasure to meet you both. All the best. Jo
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10/10 Excellent

Incredible vacation enhanced by the most accommodating owner!

The cottage is so beautiful and peaceful. I loved our recent trip. My only problem was with the mosquitos! Joanne was such a gracious host and goes out of her way to help you out.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you, it was a pleasure sharing this space with you, I am so glad you enjoyed it regardless of the mosy's which unfortuneatly are part of the rainy season. I do hope there will be a return hopefully with the little one. Take care. Joanne
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10/10 Excellent

Shangri-La

The cottage, the setting, the beaches, the town and most of all Joanne were absolutely perfect! We have been to many tropical vacations but we both agreed this was the best vacation we have ever had! Thank you so much Joanne for sharing the Bamboo cottage with us! Debbi and John
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Debbi & John, Thank you for your review and kind words. Hope to see you both again in the future. Take care Joanne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming experience

Joanne is a wonderful host. Be sure to check with her for your transportation recommendations as she has excellent contacts. She is very attentive without being intrusive. Good recommendations for places to eat and places to visit. The cottage is perfectly appointed. We hated to leave.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2024
Thank you so much for staying at Bamboo Cottage and for the review. It was a pleasure meeting you both. Joanne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bamboo cottage

Simply awesome, quiet, surrounded by birds, turtles, lizards and of course the mosquitoes (come prepared). The pool was great also, our host was very helpful and friendly. It was great all around. Coming back to English Harbor after 25+ years, I must say English Harbor still the best place to be on the island. I didn’t want to leave and I’ll come back and would recommend “Bamboo cottage” to friends and family. Thanks you Christophe
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Property and Amazing Hospitality!

My wife and I had a wonderful time in Antigua, especially at Bamboo Cottage. For those travelers who aren't into "touristy" resorts and like to be more independent, this is the perfect spot. Joanne's hospitality was above and beyond, and we felt at home during our one week stay. Not only did she provide us daily directions around the island, but had excellent recommendations for dining and activities. If we ever have the good fortune of coming back, we would definitely stay here...thanks again Joanne!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Gerry , thank you for the review, it was a pleasure meeting you and Florence, hopefully I will see you again sometime in the future. Take care Joanne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous Lush Bungalow!

This is by far the coolest rental I have stayed in. From the time we arrived at the heart cutout on the front gate to saying goodbye to the puppies and hummingbirds, we were in love! Joanne was a gracious host and even had rum punch waiting for us when we arrived (which was necessary after the snowy travel we endured earlier that day). She helped us get a rental car which i would absolutely recommend and navigated us around Antigua's best spots! We cant wait to come back <3.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you Shelby & Aaron for the review. Pleasure meeting and sharing with you both. Hopefully the weather was not too bad when you got home. Until we meet again, all the best. Jo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Falmouth

Perfect place for us to spend 10 nights. Beautiful tropical garden with a lovely secluded pool area. You could just about manage without a car if you wanted to, but definitely better to have one. We spent our days exploring the coastal hikes, discovering the many hidden away beaches and remote coves, or having a more relaxed time spent around the pool or visiting the less remote beaches with restaurants and other facilities. For the evenings, there is a popular bar / restaurant called Cloggy's in the local marina, only 10 min walk away, or short drive to the vibrant Falmouth Harbour / Nelson's Dockyard area for bars, restaurants and clubs.Our host Joanne was lovely and always available if you needed any help.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect Getaway! Will be back...

Bamboo Cottage, Antigua (Falmouth Harbour), and Joanne's hospitality surpassed all expectations and was one our best vacations ever! The cottage is very private, clean, fully stocked, and set in a beautiful garden. We loved evenings in the hammock on the deck and early morning swims. There is a nice beach about 5 minutes away but the highlight of our trip was the beach at Rendezvous Bay. It is only accessible by 4x4, but we had the entire bay to ourselves for most of the days. There is amazing hiking along the coast a short drive from the cottage and great waterfront seafood restaurants (Sunra was our fav). I also recommend a private sailing charter - Joanne has lots of great recommendations.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Scott, thank you for the review, so pleased that you enjoyed the cottage and Antigua, I look forward to seeing you both again, Take care. Joanne
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tropical paradise

It is difficult not to repeat the sentiments of previous reviews. We had a wonderful 10 days at Bamboo cottage. As soon as you open the gates you are in your own secluded bit of paradise. This was our first time visiting the Caribbean and we felt fortunate to have stayed in this ideal location. Joanne is so helpful and a fantastic host. The information she share allowed us to fully appreciate the island in the time we had. As other people have mentioned, a car is a must and preferably a 4x4 to experience the whole island. Thank you Joanne for sharing your home with us.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you Nigel for your review, it is so nice to hear that you enjoyed your stay here and Antigua. I hope we get to see you both again in the future. Take care Joanne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sublime Accommodations

Bamboo Cottage is top-notch in every way. The well laid-out cottage and amenities make you feel at home right away. The wonderful breeze and swaying bamboos and palms are restorative. The peaceful garden and the varieties of hummingbirds, bananaqit and other birds will keep you delighted right from your own porch. The pool is well set amongst shade trees and a very generous size. And so refreshing on hot day! It's truly hard to leave the Cottage to go exploring beyond. Thank you Joanne for creating such a peaceful oasis and for all the knowledge and tips you shared with us to make our trip so enjoyable. We would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review Danielle, it was a pleasure to meet you and Edward and share Bamboo Garden with you. I do hope I will have this pleasure again, enjoy your time in Montserrat. All the best Joanne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Find

We had the most relaxing stay with Joanne being the perfect host, Always on hand for advice and help. The house is typically Caribbean and the garden is just gorgeous with the cottage hidden away for privacy. We loved Joanne’s menagerie of tortoises, little dog and friendly cat, and enjoyed spending hours watching the bananaquits, bullfinches and hummingbirds gather at the feeder on the verandah. The house is ideally placed for the harbour and Nelson’s Dockyard, with lots of lovely places to eat and drink and watch the sunset. St. John’s is about half an hour away on somewhat dodgy roads, Recommend an SUV as the road to the house is somewhat pot holed and rocky. Would highly recommend. We hope to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bamboo Cottage Antigua

We spent a week at Bamboo Cottage in February 2011 and relaxed in what was essential our own private island retreat. The cottage is set privately on the property surrounded by a wonderful garden and the pool was ours to use at will. The cottage is well kept and the breeze in the second floor bedroom made it very comfortable for sleeping. Joanne is very hospitable and was able to provide lots of information about local restaurants and activities. English Harbour has alot of night life. The restaurants are good and we would recommend The Mad Mongoose and Cloggy's. If you are interested in snorkelling you can snorkel off the beach at Galleon Beach (at the base of Shirley's Heights on the east side of the bay opposite Nelson's Harbour). Great fish, soft corals and some hard corals. This was a wonderful place to stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you for the kind words. Hopefully you will return to Antigua someday. Take care Joanne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent choice for a relaxing Caribbean vacation

It was our first trip to Antigua. We very much enjoyed the island. The people are friendly, the beaches are beautiful and Uncrowded, the scenery is lovely. our stay at Bamboo cottage could not have been better. The wide porch is perfect for breakfast while watching the hummingbirds at the feeder. The kitchen has everything you need and there is a gas grill if you are so inclined. The bed was very comfortable and the cottage is charming. The garden surrounding is lush and beautiful and although the pool is shared, we were the only ones to use it during our stay. The owner Joanne was extremely helpful and friendly. You are very close to English harbor with plenty of restaurants. Our linens and towels were changed halfway into our one week stay which is really over and above and very much appreciated. Highly recommend. You can’t go wrong staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your review. It is so nice to hear how much you enjoyed your time here, really appreciated. It was a pleasure sharing my garden and cottage with you both. Happy New Year, all the best.
Archival

8/10 Good

Great tropical paradise

Thank you Joanne. You were a marvelous host along with Max and Rosie. We really enjoyed our 2 week stay at your cottage. It was one of the nicest vacations we've experienced. Your cottage really is a "home away from home". It certainly is much nicer than resort holidaying. We appreciated all of the extras you provided, tangible and intangible,for example the beach chairs, cooler and ice packs which made going to the beach so comfortable. We appreciated your friendliness and concern for our well being. We miss watching the bananaquits while having our morning coffee on your sunny verandah. What a great way to start the day. Please give Max and Rosie a pat on the head from us. We hope to come back again, Karin and Martin from snowy Toronto.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Karin & Martin, thank you so much for the lovely words, we enjoyed meeting you and sharing Bamboo Garden. I do hope we get to see you both again. The snow will be gone soon & I wish you a lovely Canadian summer.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Relaxation Destination

This was our first visit to Antigua, and our first venture into a non-resort vacation. We stayed 10 days at Bamboo Cottage. The pool, grounds and house were delightful. I especially enjoyed the hammock on the porch. Joanne was thoughtful, helpful and non-intrusive. She was a great ambassador for Antigua; a wealth of knowledge and with many recommendations. Two stores within walking distance: Bailey's grocery and Crabhole Liquors - both worth a visit. Shirley Heights Sunday night a must! We visited in off season, so some restaurants/svcs were not available however Trappas in Falmouth and Roti King in St. John's were open and both were favourites. A visit to St. John's recommended, but truthfully, the many beaches are the stars! Rendevous, Half Moon Bay and Turner Beach were all fantastic. Public Transit is an adventure; local taxi driver Jason was great. Privacy, beauty, relaxation with a dash of adventure. Thank you Joanne.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you Clarie & Doug for your review. It was a pleasure meeting you.
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10/10 Excellent

We were thrilled with the property. The photos do not due it justice.

Bamboo Cottage was like our own personal paradise. The lush secluded grounds were magnificent. Joanne is a fabulous host who is welcoming and informative, however she provides you with space and privacy. It is a delicate balance that she maintains so well. The delicious snack tray and rum punch upon arrival were very much appreciated after our journey. We had the pleasure of being in Antigua during mango season. Not only did Joanne provide us with a number of mangoes, she shared her knowledge on how to properly cut them. It was a first for me. We appreciated all the extra items that were included, especially the beach chairs and towels. Nightly swims in the pool were such an added perk. Thank you Joanne for sharing your beautiful oasis with us. We highly recommend this adorable, well appointed cottage. It made our trip to Antigua perfect. Barbara and John
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2020
Thank you for your lovely review, very much appreciated. I do hope to I have the pleasure of sharing my oasis with you both again. Joanne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tranquil and tropical, in true Caribbean style

The property is in a fantastic location and an ideal base for exploring the island. Set amongst beautiful tropical gardens with its own pool it offers a luxury, rustic style accommodation with all mod cons, iron/board, coffee maker, towels including beach towels and even a cool box and snorkelling gear to use. Joanne really has thought of everything and is the perfect host. She’s is always on hand if you need her and is full of useful information and tips. She made us several reservations at restaurants and booked day trips for us on request whilst maintaining our privacy at all times. We somehow managed to leave a phone behind and Joanne went out of her way to return it to us, she even drove to the other side of the island to deliver it to the courier to ensure it’s safe return. We highly recommend Bamboo cottage and Joanne and can’t wait to return. Some of our highlights include feeding the resident tortoises, watching the beautiful birds in the garden and Joanne’s lovely dogs Max and Rosie. Thanks for everything Joanne, we miss you guys and can’t wait to return!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you Frank, Sian & Evie I very much enjoyed meeting you and sharing Bamboo Garden, so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and would like to return, I look forward to that. Until then please keep in touch. Joanne
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10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous, relaxing, and beautiful vacation!

Bamboo Cottage and Joanne just made our vacation an unforgettable one. The cottage is very comfortable, cozy and well maintained. The beautiful garden that surrounds it just makes you feel in paradise. You can either relax in the porch sipping coffee, or in the hammock listening to the birds, or sitting at the pool while enjoying the beautiful nature. The cottage is very well located, close to English Harbour, Nelsons Dockyard, several beaches which are a must Pigeon Beach, Halfmoon Bay, Rendezvous Bay (absolutely worth the trip). You can either buy your groceries close to the cottage, or eat out in one of the nice places in English Harbour. You should definitely rent a car, even better if you get a 4x4. Driving is totally relaxing and the scenery is breath taking. Last but not least Joanne is the perfect host. She will help you all the way from your trip planning to the last minute. She will make sure you will enjoy your stay! She has great tips, great produce from the market, a great property and a great smile that she always shares with you! Thanks Joanne, you really made our vacation a very special one.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you Juan for the great review. It was a pleasure to meet you both and share this place with you. I do hope you will be back and I wish you all the best for 2012.
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10/10 Excellent

SSSSShhhhh keep it our hidden secret !!!!

We arrived totally exhausted from very busy stressful jobs and walked into this hidden tranquil paradise. To greet us was the fabulous Joanne, an amazing lady with the ability to make you feel welcome, at ease and nothing was too much, a beautiful and funny soul that I hope remains in our lives.... although a stranger when we got there, I looked forward to seeing her when she would say hi, never intrusive , both her and Max and Rosie her gorgeous dogs got the balance right. The cottage was everything we needed, being a fussy one with cleanliness, I could not fault the linens and towels etc... the pool provided enough privacy between the two properties so as not to feel overlooked. putting my food in the compost now makes me miss feeding the tortoise in Joannes garden I enjoyed such a simple task who knew I like watching tortoise ! We cannot recommend the cottage or the house enough, have no hesitation booking this one people, I promise you will not regret it. But I don't want it to get too popular, so we can never book it !!!! Jo, thank you for everything.... Maria, Duncan and Blaize we hope to see you soon xxxxxxxx ps Duncan says hi to his "bird" x
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and sharing Bamboo Garden, so very pleased that you enjoyed your stay and I look very forward to seeing all of you again and hopefully meeting the rest of the girls. All the best Jo
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