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Peacefu Paradise! Near attractions and perfect for family explorations & hiking

Peacefu Paradise! Near attractions and perfect for family explorations & hiking

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Spacious living area looking onto the tropical forest of the Scotland District.

Overview of Peacefu Paradise! Near attractions and perfect for family explorations & hiking

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
St Sylvans, Saint Joseph
  • Popular LocationHarrison's Cave8 min drive
  • Popular LocationBathsheba Beach10 min drive
  • Popular LocationMullins Beach27 min drive
  • AirportBridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Sleep Area 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Peacefu Paradise! Near attractions and perfect for family explorations & hiking

Rejuvenate body and mind in this spacious breathtaking cottage located in the lush tropical forests of the Scotland District of Barbados. The cottage was designed for those who need a quiet location to rejuvenate mind and body. The property is part of a vital ecosystem and so guests will be enthralled by the sounds of the tropical animals inhabiting the environment, from birds to bees and the very popular green monkey. The property though very private is part of a family complex and so interaction with host is possible if desired. ScottGullyEcoLodge boasts local seasonal fruits like bananas, plantains, mangoes cherries, pawpaw's, soursops and coconuts. Healing herbs are among the organic garden's delicacies; rosemary, shadon beni, chives, and loads others can be used in cooking and teas,. Way down in the garden we have added chickens as part of our experience for those who may be thinking homestead. Children also love to watch them eat worms and grubs. The many trees surrounding the property lends to fresher breezes and one cannot help but feel healthier and breathe easier in this location. Be lured into adventure as you lie in the hammock in the garden listening to the trickling nearby stream. This super green location affords you the opportunity to be away from the bustling crowd and close to many popular attractions like the St. Nicolas Abbey with its new train tours, the surfing village of Bathsheba, Huntes Gardens and Harrison Cave. Nothing feels better than enjoying the rest of the country and knowing that you are returning to a location of total peace and tranquility.

Property manager

Engrid Griffith

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
An additional fee for these types of events

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed outside

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: An additional fee for these types of events
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saint Sylvans

Located in Saint Sylvans, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sandy Lane Beach and Carlisle Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Caribbean International Riding Centre, or check out an event or a game at Barbados Polo Club. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
Map
St Sylvans, Saint Joseph

What's nearby

  • Harrison's Cave - 8 min drive
  • Bathsheba Beach - 10 min drive
  • Holetown Beach - 27 min drive
  • Mullins Beach - 27 min drive
  • Sandy Lane Beach - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sand Dunes Bar & Restaurant - 6 min drive
  • Sea Shed - 20 min drive
  • The Village Bar - 16 min drive
  • OpenKitchen - 14 min drive
  • Dina's Bar & Cafe - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peacefu Paradise! Near attractions and perfect for family explorations & hiking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-out at Peacefu Paradise! Near attractions and perfect for family explorations & hiking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peacefu Paradise! Near attractions and perfect for family explorations & hiking located?

This family-friendly Saint Sylvans cottage is located by the sea, 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Huntes Gardens, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Caribbean International Riding Centre and Bathsheba Beach. Cattlewash and Harrison's Cave are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jungle house
The jungle house was the best choice we made! Engrid was a wonderful host! The beautiful valley was so peaceful and calm. The neighbors were all friendly and kind! I couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay during the Barbados Surf Pro!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petr

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The terrace was great! Quiet place to enjoy a family chill in the middle of nowhere :) big like!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Engrid Griffith

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Engrid is a lover of world cultures and peoples from all over the world. I grew up and spent most of my life in this same location, spending summer vacations in the streams, catching crayfish and meandering in the many fruit trees in the area around our home. Our family owns three acres of land at this location and we kids were never bored exploring the many mango trees that were planted by past generations of Scotts.
This location is very special to me because of this. I always felt that I had the best childhood growing up in this rural part of the island, climbing trees and jumping in the water pools found in the nearby streams. This experience has taught me to strive hard to achieve what ever I want just as we had to stretch and put our bodies under whatever pressure to grab a mango or to get coconuts or cashews or ackees in the trees. So I grew up as a ' tom boy' and still is a bit tough in my approach to life. I went to school at an all girls school in Bridgetown, later attending Barbados Community College, Erdiston Teachers Training College and finally the University of the West Indies where I pursued French and Spanish, so I can have a conversation in these two languages, though my french is better than my spanish. Currently I am a teacher at a primary school in the north of the island, where the kids are ages 4 to 11. I love to travel and to meet people. I can say that I have an effervescent personality and love to laugh. I believe that we should make the best of every situation and that there is a solution to every problem. I am married and have a seven year old son and we live on the west coast of the island but he loves my childhood hometown, almost as much as I do. My two sisters share this acre of land with me, and we all work together to make guest feel welcome. My oldest sister drives a taxi and can transport guest to and from the airport and my other sister has a car hire business so she rents cars to guest reasonably.

Why they chose this property

The property is on family owned land which came down through generations of our family some of whom moved to the United States. I spent precious moments among these trees and in this gully so it is so precious to me. The tranquility has always jaded me from my days under the coconuts trees studying for my exams and walking every Saturday in the woods to enjoy the snacks our grandmother who is still alive at the lovely age of 99 bought for us from Bridgetown. As mentioned before we always had lots of fruit trees on the property and they all belonged to each of us and had our names. Because of studying in these woods, seven years ago, I decided to create a space where children could come and learn in a quiet and tranquil environment. After working on it, one day my mom who worked with tourist for 35 years as a beach vendor on Accra beach in Christ Church told me that tourists would love down here. After doing private lessons for 1 year, I decided to pursue what my mother suggested and o. Currently the property has a relatively spacious patio (40 ft x 15ft)on the top level where we have a window to the sea over the lush green of the valley below. The property is surrounded by trees indigenous to the island, with many different colours during the year. I love to sit and observe the different colours in the gully. We share the property with the green monkeys, butterflies, humming birds, dragon flies, doves, sparrows and blackbirds which ameliorates the natural beauty of the place. During Covid we have been exploring local teas for healing and this property offers much in this regard. Many leaves like paw paw (which is excellent for healing the stomach) is found there. Bay leaves, lemon grass, clammy cherry help with a good nights rest. Turmeric is prolific on the property and ginger is planted now. Planted on the property are lemons, limes, guava, bananas plantains and sugar apples which are available to guest depending on the season.

What makes this property unique

The highlight of this property for me and all who come is the quiet. You actually won't believe a place can be so quiet. The quiet and the clean air of the area rejuvenates mind and body. You get energized in the place. Many say that it is far from everything but for me that is a grand plus, to be away from much pollution and be embraced by fresh air and quiet surroundings is a supreme gift to us, in these days when life is so rushed and hectic. You just feel to relaxed here. The apartment is tastefully decorated with bright colours to contrast the green on the outside and is very relaxing. I always see this place as my own oasis and get away from the noisy side of the island where I live, and I am sharing it with others. I am very passionate about that, allowing others to share my space that I have created to suit my style and my ideals. I have outfitted the apartment with locally made craft all done by myself and my mother who taught me this craft. It reflects the rustic decor that comes with a wooded area like our village. The bedroom is very cozy with pearl white walls which beg you to sleep and antique furniture that I believe should not be gotten rid of. The bathroom gives a cavelike feel and the tiles remind me of the rocks found in the streams that we played in as children.The living area is comfortable with a large leather sofa that acts as a bed for extra guests. the kitchenette has been outfitted with all to cook meals at home. The outside grill is perfect for any outdoor cooking and reminds me of my childhood days of roasting crayfish after spending hours in the streams catching them and roasting breadfruit which was a village thing. The hammock lower in the garden is an awesome place to relax and listen to the doves and monkeys at troublesome play. Outdoor dining allows you to eat outside while watching the nearby wild life in their habitat. This atypical property offers a truly unique experience in beautiful Barbados

Languages:

English, French, Spanish
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