Historic Saban cottage in Windwardside, all amenities only a 2 minute walk away!

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 687 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Windward Side, Saba

Saba Heritage Center3 min walk
Dutch Museum of Saba4 min walk
Well's Bay Beach10 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

This cottage was built in a bygone era (1858) in Windwardside and features stunning views of the blue Caribbean, the misty top of spectacular Mt. Scenery, and the picturesque village below. Within 1-3 min you can walk to 2 grocery stores, 6 restaurants, 3 bars, the PO, a dive shop, 2 tourist shops, 2 churches, and a lovely park with museum. It's been a popular tourist rental for 10 years now, especially with divers as the pick up point is just below.

In 2022 a second separate efficiency apartment of 230 sq ft (22 sq m) was completed adjacent to the original cottage. Peter Hytte can be combined with the main cottage if three couples are traveling together, for example, as a small dive group. The apartment has a fully stocked kitchenette however there's plenty of space to dine and socialize all together in Althea Cottage if desired.

For active travelers who don't need as much space as the main cottage offers, Peter Hytte provides the same views and amenities at an attractive price point.

Property manager

Jeffrey Vadheim

Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 11:00 AM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 2:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Windward Side

Located in Windward Side, this cottage is in the mountains and by the ocean. Dutch Museum of Saba and Fort Oranje are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cove Bay Beach and Mt Scenery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Windward Side, Saba

What's nearby

Saba Heritage Center - 3 min walk
Dutch Museum of Saba - 4 min walk
Cove Bay Beach - 1 min drive
Mt Scenery - 3 min drive
Well's Bay Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

Saba (SAB-Juancho E. Yrausquin) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

Saba Snack Shop - 4 min walk
Brigadoon Restaurant - 2 min walk
The Saba Flight Deck - 5 min drive
Saba Chinese Restaurant - 5 min walk
Tropics Café - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Saban cottage in Windwardside, all amenities only a 2 minute walk away! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Saban cottage in Windwardside, all amenities only a 2 minute walk away!?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Historic Saban cottage in Windwardside, all amenities only a 2 minute walk away!?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Where is Historic Saban cottage in Windwardside, all amenities only a 2 minute walk away! located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is steps away from Harry L Johnson Museum and Jo Bean Glass Art Studio. Saba Heritage Center and Dutch Museum of Saba are also within 5 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

14 Apr 2024

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

Scuba trip

Very pleased with the responsiveness of the owner, and location of the property. Exactly what we were looking for. Hope to stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale

17 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Amazing cottage. We canceled our plans in Philipsburg to spend 5 nights on Saba. Great choice! The island is incredible and this cottage in Windwardside was perfect for us. We enjoyed world-class scuba diving with Sea Saba. Easy walk to bakery, markets, bars and restaurants. Near several hiking trails. We did not rent a car and did not need one. Excellent host! Highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie T., Benton, IL USA

9 Mar 2024

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

Perfect Week in Saba!

Our stay in Saba was spectacular! The cottage is charming, comfortable, functional and ideally located above Windwardside. It was a perfect home base for our daily hiking, and diving activities. We cooked most of our meals and found the kitchen to be well equipped including pots, pans, skillets, utensils, spices, etc. The house is located very close to two grocery stores that we found offered a great selection compared to many other carribean islands that we have visited. The matress was extremely comfortable and the house was never too warm due to a constant breeze. We enjoyed the cool breeze in the evening. The bathroom is functional and even had an ample supply of shampoo, conditioner and body wash. The island, cottage and people we met made me feel as if I had traveled back in tome to a bygone era. The diving was good and the hiking spectacular. We did not rent a car, but probably will on our next visit so that we can explore more of the island. The car rental facility is right down the hill from the house. Be sure to hike to Mt. Scenery, enjoy a dinner at Tropics, visit Saba lace and learn about the amazing history of the "Saba Lace Ladies" who continue to carry on the rich tradition. The island is impeccably clean and we did not encounter one homeless animal (very different from many of the islands we have visited). Jeff is a warm and friendly host who we enjoyed chatting with. I highly reccomend visiting Saba and staying at Althea cottage!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff S.

5 Mar 2024

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

High Vibe Perfection.

We arrived on Saba to be greeted by the driver that had been arranged by our host. We were then driven up to the charming village of Windward Side. Please anticipate taking lots of pictures and video. The host, Jeff was friendly and welcoming, as well as being an oracle of invaluable information on this unique island. He went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. The cottage is like something out of a Hemingway novel. Only wish we could have stayed a bit longer. We would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Saba!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

shahram

28 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

It was an epic experience amazing charming house! Jeff and Cece and Peddy were amazing and in constant communication. If you ever get a chance definitely visit this island and this cottage!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeffrey Vadheim

I'm Jeff, a retired physician who ran a large B&B in Phoenix, AZ for 10 years. I found Saba on a map when I was 9 and vowed to visit the island one day. I vacationed here 30 times and finally bought one of the homes I used to rent to continue hosting travelers in my second retirement. I have since built a small cottage for myself at the far end of the property so I am available all the time for questions or assistance.

Why they chose this property

Historic from 1858, comfortable, airy, situated on a large property for this island (nearly 1/4 acre) with stunning views from both front and back patios.

What makes this property unique

Best central location for all amenities visitors need in the main central tourist area of the island. A rental car is really not needed, you can walk everywhere and hitchhike to the other towns if you like. The views are strikingly gorgeous out to the ocean on both sides and constant breezes with the many doors open on the cottage mean AC is rarely needed.