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Peaceful Retreat Close To Beaches - "Southern Marsh"

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Spacious and comfortable living room
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View of house from back garden
Soft breezes blow through living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Master ensuite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful Retreat Close To Beaches - "Southern Marsh"

Located minutes from beautiful Dover Beach and in the heart of the St. Lawrence Gap, Southern Marsh is your home away from home. The house is located just one block from the sea and is up the street from Dover market, which is a small convenience & grocery store. Restaurants, bars, gift shops and an ATM are also all within walking distance.

Southern Marsh is a two-storey, 4 bedroom & 3 bathroom home. The house is beautifully decorated in tropical colours and features a large, fully equipped kitchen, dining room with a table which seats 6, comfortable living room, backyard and covered patio, as well as air conditioning in all bedrooms, free Wifi, a microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, HD TV, blu-ray player and an assortment of movies on DVD.

The master bedroom has a king size bed, 2 large closets and a full ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. There is a sunny balcony off the master bedroom. The other two bedrooms on the second floor share a bathroom with a large walk-in shower. These two rooms have ample closet space and can sleep 2 people each, with the beds made up either as 2 single beds or one king bed. The main floor bedroom has a double bed and an ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower.

We have a local property manager who is available throughout your stay if you have any questions or concerns and is committed to ensuring you have a wonderful holiday.

Whether you're new to Barbados or a seasoned veteran, we want to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. We think that you will agree that Southern Marsh is the perfect place for you while you are on the island.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 25
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

St. Lawrence Gap

Located in St. Lawrence Gap, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dover Beach and Miami Beach. Barry's Surf Barbados Surf School and Oistin's Friday Night Fish Fry are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Turtle Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Barry's Surf Barbados Surf School - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Maxwell Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dover Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St. Lawrence Bay - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Neptunes Mediterrean Seafood - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Heart & Sol - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pure Ocean - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Cake Lady Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Braddie's Bar - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Retreat Close To Beaches - "Southern Marsh" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful Retreat Close To Beaches - "Southern Marsh"?

As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful Retreat Close To Beaches - "Southern Marsh" on 1 May 2026 start from AU$461, 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 Peaceful Retreat Close To Beaches - "Southern Marsh"?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Peaceful Retreat Close To Beaches - "Southern Marsh" located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Barry's Surf Barbados Surf School and Dover Beach. Turtle Beach and Maxwell Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was perfect for our family!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudette L.

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

Nice comfortable house close to the beach and restaurants.

Nice place to stay, comfortable and quiet location but close to all the attractions of St. Lawrence Gap.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2022
Thank you for the lovely review, Claudette. We are happy you all enjoyed your trip for your husband's 90th birthday celebrations. We would happily host you again the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

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

Family Vacation

We were a family of 7 adults and our stay at Southern Marsh was very comfortable and relaxing! It's within walking distance to beautiful beaches and amazing restaurants! Had an amazing time!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2025
Carolyn - it's so great to hear your family thoroughly enjoyed their first trip to Barbados, and we are happy you enjoyed the house as well. We would love to welcome you back to Southern Marsh in the near future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic C.

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

Another fantastic stay

Staying at Southern Marsh for the second time now and it was just as fantastic as the first time. Looking forward to staying here again in the future
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2022
Dominic - happy to hear you and your family enjoyed your second stay at Southern Marsh! We would welcome you back anytime and look forward to hosting you again in the future :)
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10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Best accommodation to date

Been holidaying in Barbados for the last few years and southern marsh has hands down been the best accommodation to date, the owners have been brilliant to deal with and so helpful and the accommodation is perfect with a modern kitchen with all the accessories it is very spacious and the location is excellent.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
Mark - thanks for such a lovely review! We are delighted you and your friends enjoyed the house and location and look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was just what you’d expect if you lived there? We just didn’t know about the recycling that was the only problem
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2026
Hi Laura, Thanks for your review and feedback. Unfortunately, there is currently no recycling collection system on the island (we hope this changes soon!), but we are looking at adding bins for our guests to use in the meantime. We hope you thoroughly enjoyed your stay and that you'll be back sometime in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Winifred A.

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

Southern Marsh

We enjoyed our stay and the Host Dawn was excellent. We will definitely return to stay again in the future
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christel W.

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

The perfect place for our family retreat

We were there for my sisters wedding and had problems with our fights, but our host was amazing and so easy to communicate with! Great space, the location was perfect for walking!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2022
So great to hear you and your family enjoyed your stay, Christel! We were happy and relieved to hear that the luggage arrived the day after the majority of you arrived. We would welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jovontae C.

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

Spacious property in great location

We had a wonderful stay at the property. It was stocked with everything we needed and had lots of room for our group of five adults and two under the age of three. We had great communication with the hosts and property manager throughout and they accommodated all of our requests for our stay. Would definitely recommend for anyone visiting and wanting to stay in one of Barbados’s central locations!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review, Jovontae. We are so happy you and your family had a great visit back to the island and an enjoyable stay at the house. We are even more pleased that there were no disturbances caused by the construction, and we hope to host you again the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

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

Great stay at Dover beach

Our family of 7 seniors stayed at southern marsh for 5 days prior to a cruise . The property was well located for beaches and restaurants and the property more than adequately met our needs . Clean and well equipped and check in was easy . Communication with the owners was excellent and I would fully recommend it to any travellers .
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2022
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Southern Marsh, Diana. We hope you and your guests enjoyed your time on the South Coast, as Dawn mentioned you usually stay up in St. Peter. You were a pleasure to communicate with and we would love to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

Beautiful home in a great location

Southern Marsh was a great property, it was well cared for, clean, and beautifully furnished. It was an easy walk to several beaches, but still located in a quieter area of the Gap. The property owner and manager were easy to communicate with and very flexible. I would strongly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Hi Carolyn. We are so pleased to hear you all enjoyed your stay! You were great guests and we would welcome any of you back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic C.

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

Lovely stay for my wedding

Superb property in the gap but just far enough removed to not be bothered by late night parties. Owners and housekeeper were excellent, couldn’t do enough for us even during storm Dorian. Would highly recommend and use again. Big thank you to Sandy and Dawn
Stayed 23 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Thanks for writing this review Dominic. I am glad to know that the tropical storm did not affect your holiday too much other than delaying your return flight home. Yes Dawn and Gretel are wonderful - they are both very thoughtful and looking after our guests is their top priority. We hope your have lovely memories of your wedding in Barbados and that you plan to return to Southern Marsh some day. Best regards, Sandy
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is in a fantastic location (nearby food, groceries and beach) very clean, and looks exactly like the photos. It’s well-equipped with everything you need to feel at home, and my group really enjoyed our stay. The host/property manager was very responsive and quick to address any questions or concerns. The only drawback was that we didn’t have internet for nearly the entire stay, which was a major inconvenience. That said, this issue was beyond the host’s control, and the property manager did their best to work with the provider to resolve it. We also received compensation for the inconvenience, which was appreciated. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2025
Nathan - thank you so much for your gracious review. We sincerely appreciate how patient and understanding you and your group were in this unfortunate situation, which was further compounded by the Crop Over holiday weekend. We are delighted to hear you were still able to enjoy your holiday and the house and would love to welcome you anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

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

Amazing Barbados Vacation in an Amazing Home

The house was beautiful and very well kept. It was spacious and clean and had a great patio space out back to enjoy the mornings and evenings. Short walking distance to Dover Beach and St. Lawrence Gap and very easy access to catch the ZR to travel to other beautiful beaches and activities. We had an absolute blast in Barbados and none of us wanted to leave to come home. The home owners were great and the property manager down in Barbados was absolutely amazing; she went out of her way to make our stay perfect. Amazing vacation had by all! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2025
Dana, thank you so very much for your kind review! It sounds like your family enjoyed their first holiday in Barbados and we hope it's not the last! We would love to welcome you back in the future :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely house, good location

The house is quite large, well-cooled in the bedrooms and very well stocked with all your needs from dish soap to toilet paper, cooking utensils etc. The property manager, Dawn, was very responsive and the location was at the bottom of St. Lawrence gap so an easy walk to restaurants and night-life. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2022
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at Southern Marsh house, Danielle/Cynthia. We would love to host you and your family again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn W.

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

Southern Marsh Barbados Vacation

An absolutely lovely, clean and perfectly situated property on the South Coast of Barbados within easy walk of Dover Beach. Dawn the property manager is fantastic and very welcoming. No airconditioning required on the ground floor as the trade winds blow through the townhouse. Open the doors, close the gates and enjoy a coffee under the mango tree. Perfect for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2023
Thanks so much for your lovely review, Glenn! We are delighted you and your family enjoyed your stay at the house and your time on the island. We hope your daughter got lots of surfing in and I will be sure to pass on your compliments to Dawn. We would love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jason t.

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

Great 4 bedroom house- 1/4 mile from the Gap

We loved this house. It had four bedrooms, two of which could be 2 twins or a king. It was SO close to the Gap, to Bliss Cafe, and also 1/4 mile to walk in the other direction to get a bus. Very clean and safe neighborhood. Bedrooms have AC that are individually controlled. We would come again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2022
We are happy to hear you and your family enjoyed the house and location, Jason. We hope you come back again soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

lyn j.

Great home to rent.

Excellant location. Near amenities and the beach, yet far enough away to be quiet. An excellent well equipped home. Very clean. The owner was very pleasant and helpful before arrival, as were the hosts after arrival. Large family home. We were 9 people and with the addition of 2 rollaway cots for the kids, everyone was very comfortable. We would come here again with no hesitation. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
We are so pleased that you and your family enjoyed your Christmas holiday at Southern Marsh. We would welcome you all back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Perfection

Having stayed in smaller properties close by and being in need of a larger property I was thrilled to find this house. Everything was perfect from the moment we arrived till leaving. The house worked so well for us, space for the baby to crawl around, great washing and cooking facilities and a great terrace to sit and play games at night. The towels and beach towels were a real bonus as was all the little touches like left over suncream and mozzi spray. We loved every minute and hope to return with more of our grandchildren in time. Would highly recommend
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2025
Thanks so much for your lovely review, Sarah. We are so happy to hear that house was perfect for your family's needs and would love to welcome you and more of your grandchildren back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

First of many (I hope)

A group of 5 went to Barbados to celebrate my birthday and we had an incredible time! The home exceeded our expectations! Safe, spotless, welcoming, modern, spacious...this house had it all. The location was perfect for walking to the beach and "the gap". where we found restaurants, bars, shops, etc. We even got to watch the Raptors at a local spot and then the victory parade on Monday. We all agree, we'll be back to Southern Marsh. A special note: Dawn, the property manager is fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Thanks for taking the time to write us a great review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Southern Marsh and even had the chance to see the Raptors win the NBA championship! We hope you will all come back again soon. By the way, you're absolutely right about Dawn - she is wonderful :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Barbados 2023

Very nice house within walking distance from the Gap, but far enough away from the noise. On a very quiet street. We brought our family of seven and enjoyed the property very much. Walking distance to the Gap for the beach, food and entertainment. In the opposite direction, in walking distance to catch public transportation as well. We took public transportation everywhere. House is very clean and nice. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
We're so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay at the house and loved the location, Ashley. We would welcome you back anytime and hope you book again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trent H.

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

The Perfect Vacation Home

First of all I’m very picky and extremely detailed so trust me when I tell you this place is perfect. No picture is a lie or misleading and more importantly than that dealing with the owners of the property is like dealing with a hotel in the sense of professionalism and delivery. They are A1! The best part about it is that they aren’t a hotel, so will they are professional they are also warm, caring and are real people and to me that’s really important when I’m spending my money and picking a place to stay. I could tell you more about the property but the listing does all of that for you. If you like the pics, and details than book, casue you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2024
Trent - thank you so much for your wonderfully kind review. We are thrilled you loved the house and would love to welcome you and your group back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea S.

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

Family Vacation

The house was just the right size for our family of seven adults. The owner and property manager were very accommodating when we asked to have one of the king beds on the 2nd floor split into twins. This was done before we arrived. Everytime we needed something the property manager, Dawn was available and assisted immediately. The only down side to the house is the fact that there is no air conditioning in the main living room - kitchen area spaces of the house, just ceiling fans, so it was a little hot to hang out as a family. Everyone tended to go off to their bedrooms to cool down at the end of a hot day.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2024
Thanks for your lovely and honest review, Andrea. As Barbados has experienced their hottest year on record, we are looking into adding an AC unit in the downstairs to help with the heat. We appreciate your feedback and would welcome you and your family back at the house anytime.
Archival

8/10 Good

Danelle H.

Everything we thought it would be

It was a pleasure working with the Owner Sandy. She was very professional and welcoming. The property manager Brian was also a pleasure once we arrived to the house. This was my first time to Barbados and I wanted the feel of being home away from home. My family and I came down for a wedding and I needed a place that can hold 7 of us comfortably. The house was very modern and spacious. It also came fully equipped with everything we needed from pots and pans, to laundry detergent, beach towels and even bug spray. If you forgot anything at home, don't worry I guarantee it was already here at the house. Besides the house being wonderful, the location was perfect. Being in Lawrence Gap was close to all the nice restaurants, local bars and beaches. I would recommend this place to anyone and would not mind staying here again. Danelle H
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your first trip to Barbados and that your group was comfortably accommodated at Southern Marsh. I understand you had some issues with the hot water - a first time problem for us - but it is now being resolved. I am sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you and I thank you for taking the time to report it to Brian because these types of issues are only evident to someone who is actually living in the house. You were great guests and we would welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey F.

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

Loved it

Had a fabulous stay here at Southern Marsh. Lovely villa with a home from home feel. Great location in the Gap. Lovely family to deal and communicate with and Dawn the property manager was always available to answer any Qs. We will return soon. Audrey and friends xx
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
We are so happy you all enjoyed your stay at Southern Marsh, Audrey. We hope you had an amazing birthday celebration as well! You were a pleasure to communicate with and we hope you come back and rent the house again soon!

About the host

Hosted by Peter Marshall

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We are a family from Ottawa, Canada who have been vacationing in Barbados for many years. We bought this house to have a place to call home for our family and friends while on the island and we hope everyone will enjoy it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

After many years of vacationing on the south coast of Barbados we chose to purchase this property because of its location. While within close walking distance of our favourite beaches, restaurants and bars, this house is located on a very quiet street and is therefore perfect for a relaxing vacation. There is a small grocery store at the end of the street and the public transportation routes are only a couple of blocks away. The house is well constructed and secure with burglar bars on all windows and front and back doors. And everyone loves the back patio - for enjoying a morning coffee, al fresco meal or evening drink - it is a peaceful place to sit and watch birds and a family of green monkeys when they come to feed on our banana trees.

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