Friendship House, luxurious laid back beach side retreat

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A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the sea and mountains.
A spacious living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with wicker chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, and a refrigerator.
A modern resort with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding hills.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a white table with a vase of flowers, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Friendship Bay Beach

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Private pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Bequia, Bequia
  • Place, Friendship Bay Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lower Bay Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Princess Margaret Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Port Elizabeth (BQU-J.F. Mitchell)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Port Elizabeth

Bequia Island is home to this holiday home. Fort Duvernette and Fort Charlotte are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Friendship Bay Beach and Princess Margaret Beach. Bequia Maritime Museum and Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Map
Bequia, Bequia

What's nearby

  • Friendship Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bequia Heritage Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lower Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Princess Margaret Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port of Port Elizabeth - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (BQU-J.F. Mitchell) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack's Beach Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Laura's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dawn's Creole Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mac's Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar One - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Friendship House, luxurious laid back beach side retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Friendship House, luxurious laid back beach side retreat?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Friendship House, luxurious laid back beach side retreat on 7 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,789, 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.

Is Friendship House, luxurious laid back beach side retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Friendship House, luxurious laid back beach side retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Friendship House, luxurious laid back beach side retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Friendship House, luxurious laid back beach side retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Friendship House, luxurious laid back beach side retreat located?

Situated in Bequia Island, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Friendship Bay Beach and Bequia Heritage Museum. Princess Margaret Beach and Lower Bay Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All around amazing, the place, the staff, and the view! A special week at Friendship house!! Communication before and during our trip was wonderful, help organizing trips, meals, Dwayne was fantastic, and zero complaints about anything. Truly special place!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2025
Hi Stephanie, thank you so much for your wonderful review, we loved having you at the house! Hope to see you again soon x
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely beautiful and relaxing!

First time, we will definitely be back! Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Thanks so much for sharing your absolutely extraordinary home with us, can’t wait to get back!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular

Friendship House is magical and as wonderful as advertised. The house is beautifully decorated, the location could not be anymore perfect with gorgeous views and a beach just at the bottom of the hill. All the bedrooms but one (which is attached to the main room, perfect for a nursery) have wonderful views. The Staff is terrific - attentive, welcoming and responsive. Patrick cooked the most wonderful dinner - best meal on the island! In short, I highly recommend Friendship house and would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, wonderful and relaxing

We spent Thanksgiving week enjoying everything Friendship House and Bequia has to offer. The home, because it was truly that, was perfect for our 2 families - 4 adults and 6 children (ages 10-17). We can't say enough about the home - think top-notch hotel bedrooms with an amazing living space - both indoor and out with fantastic views. Dwight was the perfect host and coordinated our travel to the house seamlessly. He always went above and beyond to ensure that we enjoyed everything the island has to offer. We opted to have the house stocked with a few essentials and Dwight out did himself with the freshest fruit from the island. I have never seen children inhale so many fresh mangoes! In addition, his expertise of amazing snorkeling locations (like swimming in an aquarium) was a favorite and the children are still talking about the tubing following the fishing excursion! No review would be complete without raving about Patrick - the best chef the island has to offer. We had he and his team cook our arrival dinner, which was delicious! We also asked him to cook our Thanksgiving dinner and we let him pick the menu - the freshest fish and lobster ensured we didn't miss traditional turkey in the least. We have visited numerous islands in the Caribbean and Bequia is amongst our favorites. A couple of details that might be helpful for those traveling to Bequia and staying at Friendship House: *No need to bring snorkeling equipment - the is house is fully stocked with various sizes of fins and masks; *Bring cash or be prepared to make trips to town to use the ATM (provides Eastern Caribbean dollars) - taxis require cash as does the fruit lady (amazing - ask Dwight); *The grocery store does take credit card. *Max's Pizza is fantastic! *Walk down the beach at least once for drinks and/or dinner at the Bequia Beach Hotel - some of the friendliest staff you will find anywhere. They will also allow you to bring you own bottle of wine for a corkage fee. *Weather permitting, make use of the boat and Dwight's knowledge of the island - Moon Hole for snorkeling was amazing! We had an amazing week at Friendship House and can't thank the entire staff for making sure our vacation was one of the most relaxing we have had in a long time!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2022
Kristen, thank you so much for your amazing feedback! Dwight & the team really enjoyed hosting your stay....We hope to see you back at Friendship House really soon. Hope you've had a great Christmas, wishing you a very Happy New Year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing! Doesn’t get better

What can we say except AMAZING and PERFECT! The property is exactly as depicted on VRBO and the in-person experience exceeds all expectations! Dwight, Linda and Jason go above and beyond to ensure your stay is stress free and all the details are taken care of; in addition to their kindness and welcoming nature. Dwight is and was very prompt responding to inquiries prior and during our stay. He arranged everything not only before our arrival but during our stay, provisioned the house with items we requested; which made our stay beyond memorable! We did not have to worry about a thing! Chef Patricks skills spoil you with amazing food plus his warm and friendly personality were an added bonus! This is a must when you stay at Friendship House. We traveled with 9 adults and the house was beyond perfect where you didn’t feel like you were stepping over each other as there are numerous spots to have alone time when you wanted. The taxis service is the best and definitely the easiest way to get around the island, no need to rent a car. Never waited more than 10 minutes for a taxi. Make sure to carry cash, EC or US, no cards. Dwight was awesome and arranged two alternate sailings, with Captain African, after our two planned sailings were canceled due to mechanical issues. The Captain was fun, kind, and took care of us all. We had a great time talking with him and hearing of his travels. The beaches are beautiful, the scenery spectacular, the crystal blue waters are stunning, the locals could not have been more friendly, we always felt safe walking around the island, and we enjoyed shopping at the local spots to support the local economy. I don’t usually say that I would revisit the same place again. Life is short and the world is large so I like to travel to different locations to experience different cultures. However; Bequia is a place I would go back to and I would stay at Friendship House! To the owners of Friendship House-bravo!! You have a beautiful home!! To Dwight, Linda, Jason, and Chef Patrick—thank you so much for making our stay perfect! Until next time, The Amedys, Howard’s, and Kiley.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacations

The house, the people, the island...Friendship house has it all! Incredible spot, the house is spotless and the views are breathtaking. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly amazing. Phenomenonal house in a wonderful location on a beautiful island!

The entire holiday was fantastic. The service from the Friendship House team was brilliant throughout our stay and really made for one of the best holidays we've ever had as a family. The house is exquisite and every want or need is taken care of. We'll very much be looking forward to a return visit!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great place, kitchen needs help

Really beautiful well cared for space. Kitchen needs to be easier to use.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Friendship House

Beautiful property, convenient location and attentive staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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