Entire apartment

Art Studio 2 is set in lovely gardens,35 yards from the beach

Art Studio 2 is set in lovely gardens,35 yards from the beach

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Exterior
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Shower, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper

Overview of Art Studio 2 is set in lovely gardens,35 yards from the beach

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
St James, St. James
  • Popular LocationHoletown Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationPaynes Bay Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSandy Lane Beach4 min drive
  • AirportBridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)37 min drive

Space details

1 bathroom, sleeps 2
449 sq ft
Common area
    1 king bed
    2 twin/single beds
Bathroom 1
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Art Studio 2 is set in lovely gardens,35 yards from the beach

Fully equipped kitchen
Hairdryer
Bathroom towels and face cloths
Ironing Facilities
TV
Radio & CD Player
Communal Telephone
Housekeeping Service 6 Days per week
Laundry service available ( if required please speak with housekeeping )
Safe
Sunloungers
Beach towels provided

Cot available on request
Fold up bed available by arrangement ( an extra cost for 3rd person staying )
Water sports nearby
Car Park
No smoking rule

Art Studio enjoys prime position on the platinum west coast of Barbados. Nearby watersports, local Restaurants, Bars, and Street food all within a radius of 75 yds. 1st and 2nd Street is a great area nearby where good food and lively entertainment is available week days and at weekends some lively entertainment. Local shopping
in Holetown includes galleries, art and crafts, Duty free, Boutiques and The Chattel Houses. Limegrove in an experience where you can enjoy lovely coffee, shopping , cinema and the local
supermarket nearby gives a complimentary shuttle bus to help
you back with your shopping.
Buses are a great way of getting around on the island and are inexpensive, (approxamatley 2 dollars will take you to the end of the bus route destination, or yours within it's route) For a Taxi negotiate a price.
Barbados has some lovely exclusive restaurants to dine some you may wish to experience:
The Cliff this is the Boutique restaurant of the Island, it is advisable to book early to avoid disappointment for more information please visit on line
The Sandy Lane welcomes those who wish to spoil themselves afternoon tea is an option.
The Tides, & Daphnes are highly commended restaurants in St James.
The Fish Pot in Moontown is highly commended
Mertons Place in Moontown is moderately priced with Bajan Charm
Friday night out at " Oistins " The fish fry, a great night out with plenty of fish and chicken BBQ Bajan Style. A night of dancing, music, local arts and crafts all, A bus ride will take you all the way, i suggest a 5-30 ish bus. If you are on holiday at Easter it is the
" Oistins" Fish Festival !!
Barbados hosts many festivals, Sport, Music and Food
For the Elite swimmer there is a open water festival (5 day event)
International Hockey festival (1 week)
Sir Garfield Sober Golf festival- is one of the biggest and popular golfing event in barbados attracting players from all over the world.
Carlisle bay festival a watersports festival organised by the watersports Association in Barbados.An entertaining, exciting, festival enjoyed by participants and spectators alike.
Food, wine and Rum festival in " Oistins" with international chefs, World Wine & Rum.
Barbados Reggae festival, reggae on the hill, 3 days of spectular events and one of the most popular musical event on the island.
Cropover Season - A 12 week celebration of Barbadian Culture, Arts,Crafts, Music, Folk, Dance, Masquerady and Relverly
This traditional harvest festival began in Barbados having it's early beginnings on the sugarcane plantations during slavery. The tradition started in 1687, the big cropover weekend (last weekend leading up to the Grand Kadooment/ Carnival Day.
These festivals are only a few that Barbados Hosts.
To keep the calories off you may wish to visit the wellness center in Holetown which is The Nordic Center behind "Limegrove", here there is a small amount of gym equipement and tutored exercise classes are available for more information please enquire directly.There is a lot of fun to be enjoyed on Barbados with some great days out whether it be the island tour, gaining the knowledge of the brewing process of the local "Banks Beer" or the method involved in the Making of Mount Gay Rum.


Car hire - i can put you in touch with a company who will have things in place for you on your arrival, a taxi transfer from the airport can be organised at an added cost.
Please note as from May 2024 it has been confirmed neighbouring construction work will start lasting approxamatley 2 years .We understand that the builders will work to good ethics and to keep the noise levels to the minimum where possible, the island and local area rely on the tourism. If you have any questions that may help you to decide to book please contact me.







Property manager

julia clark

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Studio
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 449 sq ft (42 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Art Studio 2 is set Lovely Gardens 35 Yards Beach Apartment
Art Studio 2 is set Lovely Gardens 35 Yards Beach St James
Art Studio 2 is set Lovely Gardens 35 Yards Beach
Art Studio 2 is set Lovely Gardens 35 Yards Beach St James
Art Studio 2 is set Lovely Gardens 35 Yards Beach St James
Art Studio 2 is set Lovely Gardens 35 Yards Beach
Art Studio 2 is set in Lovely Gardens 35 Yards From the Beach
Art Studio 2 is set Lovely Gardens 35 Yards Beach Apartment
Art Studio 2 is set Lovely Gardens 35 Yards Beach
Art Studio 2 is set in Lovely Gardens 35 Yards From the Beach
Art Studio 2 is set in Lovely Gardens 35 Yards From the Beach

About the area

Holetown

Located in Holetown, this apartment is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sandy Lane Beach and Carlisle Bay. Diamonds International and Folkestone Marine Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Lime Grove Shopping Centre - 4 min walk
  • Holetown Beach - 7 min walk
  • Paynes Bay Beach - 3 min drive
  • Sandy Lane Beach - 4 min drive
  • Mullins Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Grantley Adams Intl. Airport (BGI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chefette Lancaster - 4 min drive
  • Surfside Restaurant & Bar - 8 min walk
  • Tides - 13 min walk
  • KFC - 7 min walk
  • Zaccios - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Art Studio 2 is set in lovely gardens,35 yards from the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Holidays
Very friendly, pleasant and helpful staff. Overall a very good holiday, a bit noisy in the evenings coming from across the way and from Holetown.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful holiday
This is the second time we have stayed in Art Studio 2 and we loved our time there once again . For a start our hostess Julia couldn’t have been more helpful and kind . We had a few extra needs this time which she went out of her way to help with. The studio is artistically decorated with a very well equipped kitchen comfortable bed a great shower. There is a ceiling fan and air conditioning. The studio is set in beautiful gardens and those working and living in the complex are friendly and helpful.The short access to a sandy beach facing West for beautiful sunset views also has safe warm swimming. There are plenty of restaurants of all types and prices nearby and a supermarket with everything you would need for self catering. There is a local bus service and although we didn’t rent a car that is an option with many sights experiences and gardens to to enjoy. We understand some building work is starting on a new hotel next door which is an immediate concern but we will hope to return again to this lovely place.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our 2nd stay at Art Studio 2!
Great central location with beach in your backyard and restaurants and grocery store within 5 min walk. As usual Julia was a fabulous host and her apartment has everything you can possibly need. She even has beach chairs and umbrella after we suggested it last year! A special thank you to cleaning/property staff Trudy, Michelle and Michael who do a wonderful job!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Positive feedback
Accomadation was accessible, clean, tidy and had everything a couple needs. The staff were always friendly and greeted you with a smile. We would definitely recommend to other couples and would book again.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beach paradise
We really enjoyed our stay at Julia’s studio. It’s proximity to the beach and stores was amazing! The place is very well equipped with everything you need in the way of necessities to cook. She provided beach chairs and umbrella which was really a plus! The snorkelling was great right off the shore!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to visit
Comfortable 1 roomed apartment with bathroom. Very clean and well serviced and super staff. Convenient for local services and close to lovely beach. We really enjoyed our visit and look forward to staying again.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time
Excellant
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Looking forward to doing this again!!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location for first trip to Barbados
Holetown is a vibrant west coast district, with many services ranging from enjoyable roadside cafes to high end restaurants (such as the Tides), shops and a garage with a ‘no charge’ cash machine. Art Studios is tucked just off the main road on a public access route to the Beach – which is really is very close. Apartment 2 is ground floor of a 4-unit block (a total of eight apartments) with a South facing private patio with well-kept communal seating areas. It has plenty of space for two, with a well- equipped kitchen and walk in shower. Generous hanging space and shelves for clothes. Wonderfully quiet and reliable air conditioning unit. Wi- Fi was solid. Walking along the beach, in the Bridgetown direction, you pass a number of bars and restaurants facing the sea with the first mile. 2beds and an umbrella are available at 40-45BBD per day. In the other direction, Folkestone Marine Park is a lovely area with shady trees, benches and 2 beach cafes. Spectacular sunset views from these west coast beaches. The buses on the main road (an experience!) have stops nearby. The Taxi (Amigo) recommended by the owner was very reliable. He met us from our very delayed flight with no problem and is a very safe driver. We booked him for 2 other trips and a 6hr tour. Amigo is very knowledgeable and good company; highly recommended. The vibrancy of the area can result in music being played into the night, with cockerels and traffic in the early morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill K., Calgary, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location in Barbados
The unit is perfectly located within walking distance to all of Holetown’s shops & restaurants and on the main bus route for getting around the island. Walking out the back gate of the complex, we were immediately on a beautiful, west sandy beach with great swimming, snorkeling & access to other ocean pursuits, if desired. The studio apartment was clean & well appointed. We appreciated the small things that mean a lot if you like to cook: ample pots and pans, cutlery, utensils, china and secure containers for dry goods. Once we ascertained that a firm-bed loving guest had turned over the mattresses, we were very comfortable on the pillowtops. The king bed was formed by 2 twins put together and it worked well. The unit is cooled by an air conditioner, though we mainly just opened the windows for the gentle breeze to flow through. In addition to the dining table inside, there’s a table and 2 lounges on the shaded patio for outdoor dining. I originally though that the daily cleaning offered with the unit might be too much. The cleaner was very flexible, though, and left us alone when we wanted. Cleaning every 3 days or so worked out great. The only drawback to the unit may be the nature of the complex. The louvered windows can transfer noises in the still of night. It has a very communal feel & if you are looking for a secluded getaway, this isn’t it. That said, we met several lovely guests who helped us become accustomed to the place & suggestions for places to go & to eat.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Location
St James
Structure Type
Apartment