The Central Refuge

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A yellow building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a patio area with outdoor furniture.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a gas stove.
A modern living room with two wooden armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug. A flat-screen TV is mounted on a textured wall, and a framed artwork is displayed above the chairs.
A bedroom with two beds, each with a blue quilted bedspread and matching pillows. There is a white nightstand between the beds, and a framed sign on the wall that reads "BIG SHINE BRIGHT."
A white door with horizontal slats, a small window above it, and a number '2' on the wall to the right.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Your cosy retreat
    Guests love the top-rated, comfortable rooms for a restful stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Balls, Christ Church
  • Place, Barbados Golf Club
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church Parish Church
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dover Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Providence

Providence is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Miami Beach and Dover Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wildey House or Barbados Aquatic Centre. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like golfing.
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Map
Balls, Christ Church

What's nearby

  • Barbados Golf Club - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Christ Church Parish Church - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Miami Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Dover Beach - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Carlisle Bay - 13 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chutney’s Roti & Curry Cuisine - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oistins Fish Fry - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pat's Place - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chefette - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Central Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Central Refuge?

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Central Refuge on 2 Mar 2027 start from AU$823, 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 The Central Hideaway ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Central Hideaway ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Central Hideaway ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Central Hideaway located?

Situated in Providence, this apartment building is steps from Barbados Golf Club and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Miami Beach. Christ Church Parish Church and Oistin's Friday Night Fish Fry are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The accommodation was great Location handy but probably need a car Lovely patio communication with host good
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Condo

Great location, quiet neighborhood, lovely gardens. Our host answered our queries promptly.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

Kareen hospitality was fantastic always on point. Lovely neighbours.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful stay

It's a very confortable house, well equipped and with a great location. The owner is a very gentle person. I only suggest to put the number of the house right in the road so that it's easier to reach it for the first time. This place is highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Stay

My partner and I were very comfortable and relaxed in this apartment for a two week stay. It is exactly as described and seen in the images. It's very clean upon arrival and you have all the appliances to keep it that way throughout your stay. The area is very peaceful - there's no loud noises at night. Kareen was very easy to communicate with and very accommodating. This apartment will be top of my list to book when I return and I recommend anyone thinking about staying here to do so.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great space to call home during our visit to Barbados

The apartment was perfect for our stay and included everything we needed to make our stay in beautiful Barbados a success!! The host, Kareen, was very responsible and great to sharing tips on getting around the island and where to pick up groceries, etc. The house is very close to the public bus system, which will get you where you want to go fast for only 3.50 BBD. We were also very close to Oistin and its famous Fish Fry. We ate tons of fresh seafood cooked to perfection and enjoyed many local beaches. The AC worked well, which is very important when it's super hot and humid outside.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Only found two things that I would question. Water pressure was low especially in the kitchen and no lights over the bathroom sink making it difficult for me to shave.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Do over trip

The property was in a nice neighborhood. Pros: Safe and quiet. AC in the living room and bedrooms. Variety of tv channels and movies. Full size coffee maker, full sized refrigerator, washer and dryer to use, area to park our vehicle, and great communication from the host. And we definitely appreciate her help guiding us to someone who had a vehicle for us to rent at the last minute.Cons: toilets in the half bath and guest bathroom were too close to the wall/door to comfortably use. If you are taller than 5’3”, you will have to sit sideways to use. All of the furniture was a bit uncomfortable. You could feel every spring in the mattress and the living room furniture was only comfortable for a short time we didn’t use the patio area bc it wasn’t as large as it appeared in the photos online, plus the worms and small lizards were very annoying. They kept getting into the rental. We didn’t leave doors or windows open, so it became frustrating. But, we weighed our options and decided safety was more important and we definitely got that. We felt safe the entire time there. Very quiet during the night and most of the day. And if you like to wonder around any part of the island, you definitely need a car. .
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2025
Thanks or taking the time to give a detailed review. We appreciate your feedback and regret that your experience was not all that you hoped. We do strive to be very transparent about our listing as evidenced by the multiple photos posted. We regret that you did not find the beds and furniture comfortable . We have not had that complaint before but will look into the matter. Kareen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Barbados is amazing

It was great
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
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