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Speightstown

With a stay at this vacation home in Speightstown, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Mullins Beach and Arlington House Museum. .This vacation home is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Sandy Lane Beach and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Carlisle Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Speightstown Esplanade - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Heywoods Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Port St. Charles Marina - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mullins Beach - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Royal Westmoreland Golf Course - 8 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Grantley Adams Intl. Airport (BGI) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jac's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chefette Lancaster - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chefette - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fisherman's Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Yacht Club at Port St. Charles - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Wonderful west coast home with sea views!!

The Curates House is perched on a lovely ridge above Speightstown with wonderful sea views.This historical, spacious home is furnished in a traditional style with all modern conveniences .There is a large pool deck overlooking the ocean featuring both dining and lounge gazebos as well as sunloungers and BBQ . The internal dining/kitchen area is designed for entertaining and leads out onto the deck.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

gillian field

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Marina 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2691 sq ft (250 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Wonderful west coast home with sea views!! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and property
Communication with owner was fantastic.vwe had a wonderful stay and looking forward to coming to the island in the future. Highly recommend the property while visiting.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shernell L., Plainfield, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful
We enjoy the property. It was in a nice, secluded location. The house had everything that we need it. It was a short walk down the hill. If you wanted to go to the beach or any of the local restaurants, it was great.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

St Anthony P., Barbados

Liked: Cleanliness
An overall enjoyable stay
We enjoyed our stay despite a few issues at the property. We had a failure of an AC unit and a toilet as well as some leaking when we were struck with a thunder storm. Gillian responded in a timely fashion to the AC and Toilet issues and these were rectified in the time frame as promised by Gillian. The leaking issue resolved itself once the thunder storm had passed. Despite these issues our stay was thoroughly enjoyable and we would choose this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ranee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Curates house barbados
This house is lovely the views,the pool the ambiance, its rustic look makes it feel like home. It's just outside of speightown shopping area and the beach but I suggest you drive as the house is set away from others. I stayed with my hubby and our children and we had a great time. Thank to Gillian and Guy who were great host responded to us in quick time when we had a query. We'll be back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Manus W., Derby, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect haven for our stay in Barbados
First of all, you have to appreciate that this property is c. 200 years old and what it lacks in today's 'mod cons', it certainly makes up for in pure history, character and presence. That's not to say that it didn't provide everything we needed either, with four beautiful bedrooms, all air conditioned, one en-suite and two further bathrooms, we had exactly what we needed. The lounge and kitchen areas were fantastic and the pool and outdoor area overlooking the sea was stunning - complimented by not two, but three monkey performances!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Stephen H., Newport

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, large rooms and great outside area
When we first arrived at dusk we though it was a bit in the sticks, but upon waking up the views were great and realised that it was only a short 10 minute walk into town.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Holiday
We was very impressed with the size of the property, it was hidden away in the hill above Speightstown with a fantastic view of the Caribbean sea where there was a fantastic covered place to eat dinner and watch the sunset. This clearly has been a loved home for a family with great suggestions on places to see and eat with a full bookcase and sun hat too. The only negative comment would be that one of the AC broke in the bedrooms and it took a few days to get this fixed but apart from that one issue this house met all of our expectations and we had a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Bobby Q.

Lovely outdoor area. In need of some work doing to it
This is a property with SO much potential. It’s so big and spacious, yet it lacks simple things that surely would be a must. Only the bedrooms have AC which is bizarre. The living room and kitchen/dining area gets uncomfortably hot and is impossible to cool down. The kitchen is a bit dirty and the dishwasher hardly works. The bedrooms are comfortable although have nets open to outside and so is incredibly loud at night and can get very hot if you don’t keep the fan or AC on. Our favourite part of the property was outside. It was beautiful and the pool was great. The property really needs some investment to get it where it should be. The owner was brilliant and helpful. It has a lot of potential. I would definitely recommend getting a car.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

ken d.

a wonderful time
We had the privilege of spending 3 weeks here. We were joined by 8 others at various times but there was room for all in this gorgeous house. Gillian was an excellent host who sent us detailed e-mails of everything we needed to know. She clearly wants her guests to enjoy their experience and have fun. There are very few "rules". It is as if it is understood that one would automatically treat the grand old lady that is Curates House with the gentle respect that she deserves while delighting in the all the hospitality she has to offer. We did have trouble with AC and a loose door handle. Two days after an e-mail was sent a brand new AC unit and handle were installed. Follow up e-mail confirmed that we were happy. It is only responsible and fair to notify the owner of any concerns so that they can be addressed. There is a casual elegance to Curates House that photos do not quite capture. It is well laid out, nicely furnished and has plenty of storage, hangers and closets. It is spacious, luxurious and comfortable; steeped in history but with every modern convenience. The outdoors are private and where we very contentedly spent hours every day. We would be beckoned out by blue, sunny skies, an ocean view and a lovely breeze. The pool was warm and sized for a swim. The areas for lounging, chatting and dining were perfectly furnished and accessorized. The pool was cleaned and the area swept every Tuesday and Friday. Grace arrived weekly to make up the beds in crisp, fresh linen and left the floors and baths sparkling. Speightstown is not a resort town. It is a Barbadian town where we found typical Bajan grocery stores, a fish market (go early for best selection), pharmacies, vegetable stands, shops and restaurants that serve both locals and visitors. Holetown, 20 minutes away offers the resort experience with upscale shopping, gourmet and wine outlets and Massey's grocery store. It was a great place to visit but I was glad we were not living there. I wanted a more authentic taste of the Barbados and that is just what we got at Curates House. Thank you, Gillian for sharing this treasure with us.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy Y.

Wonderful Stay!
Beautiful house, beautiful view, beautiful area! Would return to this house without a doubt.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline W.

The property was absolutely fabulous and exactly as described
The property was spacious and tastefully decorated. The outside area and the pool were delightful. I would certainly recommend this property to other guests. The property was well equipment with every thing you could want. Directions and recommendation to all amentites was excellent. The people of Barbados are very friendly and make you feel totally at home and we never felt uneasy at any time. The yellow buses which you catch at the end of the road (8 minute walk) is 2 Barbados dollars and takes you to Bridgetown, Oistins and all the local beaches. Dick and jeans on the corner (real local bar) made us feel really welcome as did the Fisherman's pub, both had wonderful food. Can't wait to return
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

Beautiful Villa - Ideal for large families
We stayed here for my wife's 60th Birthday. What a lovely place, the outside space is brilliant for BBQ's and chilling out round the pool. The house is well equipped with all you need to enjoy your time there. The bedrooms all have comfy beds and are all air conditioned which made sleeping a pleasure. Speightstown is just a short walk down the hill and we enjoyed some nice meals out in the town, there is a supermarket in the town which we found to be the best value one its called Jordans. Gillian the house owner was really helpful and ensured our stay went without a hitch. All in all we would all recommend the house to anyone, but especial families or groups.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Ruth S.

Amazing Location!
We were a family of 6 adults and 1 child that spent our summer holiday in Barbados in August. Whilst we would agree somewhat with an earlier review that said the house could do with some upkeep and a deep clean, the overall opinions were that it was a perfect spot for a relaxing holiday! The views were amazing, especially at sunset time and most of us were up at the crack of dawn due to jet lag so got to witness the daily monkey show which was really special, it's not every day you get to see wild monkeys in their natural environment, a real privilege! The house was really spacious, ideal for 3 couples - each had our own bathroom and the hot water was plentiful! Although the housekeeper was no longer on site, we were able to get in touch with Gillian the owner fairly quickly and she always responded promptly to any queries or issues that arose. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Curates House, great value for money in an otherwise super expensive part of the island!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Wonderful spot!
We stayed here at Easter, 4 Adults and 4 Children. The house is lovely and huge! Plenty of room for us all to spread out, the pool and terrace area are also very large with beautiful views over the west coast. Gillian the owner was on hand to answer any questions and emailed when we arrived to make sure we had settled in Ok. The property sits about a 10 minute walk from Speightstown centre, we would walk down the hill every day with the children and go to the beach or get on the bus to one of the other beaches along the west coast. At the bottom of the hill is the bus stop, I don't think we ever waited more than a couple of minutes for a bus, and they are a must!! buses from here go all the way down to Bridgetown and Oistins for 2 dollars! Alleynes bay and Mullins beach are a must! Just tell the driver where you want to get off and they'll stop for you. Back to the house, it is fully equipped with everything you need for a home from home, even has Netflix which the kids were happy about! Very beautiful old property, beautiful views, we tried to book again for next year but it had already been booked! I'm not surprised as it's a great property and we'll definitely be back.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

Perfect base for Barbados holiday.
Curates House provided the perfect base for a great holiday for our 2 families of 4. Gillian was great to deal with and her recommendations were top notched. We love sitting outside on the oversized dining table every morning for breakfast and discussing what adventure we were embarking that day. We look forward to returning soon.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Debby S.

A fabulous, spacious property in a great location, but sadly in need of some serious updating.
Enjoyed our stay in this property, lovely terrace, however, requires a serious amount of cash injection to raise the standard one would expect for the rental fee. Poolside area, including soft furnishings, (most cushions need replacing), needs most attention, also a coat of paint around the pool. Although the general standard of cleanliness in the property was acceptable, and the kitchen is certainly well equipped, a good ‘spring clean’ is required, in particular all the kitchen cupboards. These cupboards and drawers, are full of junk, which needs clearing out. Some of the bed linen, although well laundered, is marked, and needs replacing. The shower heads in the two downstairs bathrooms are extremely ‘scaled up’ and really should be replaced. We were made aware that the property is on the market, as we were subjected to a ‘viewing’ on the day we were leaving! In short, we would respectfully suggest that the owners take a serious look at re-investing some of the rental income in upgrading what is basically a beautiful property.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas W.

A beguiling house in a stunning location.
This is a substantial historic house located on a ridge overlooking Speightstown and the Caribbean sea. It would be hard to imagine a more idyllic location - peaceful, nestled in the tree canopy, with stunning views. The house has real character, with late colonial influences including beautiful dark hardwood floors and window shutters. The interior fittings and furniture also reflect the period of the property and are stylish, attractive and comfortable. The kitchen is very well equipped and is light and spacious with a large dining table and a raised breakfast bar. The ground-floor master bedroom, with its excellent en suite, maintains the high quality of the rest of the interior, with the exotic addition of a morning wake-up call as monkeys play on the roof of the building just after dawn. The outside spaces are of the same high quality. We divided our time between the excellent pool which enjoys direct sun for most of the day and is long enough for a serious swim; the patio which, again, is spacious and sunny; and the seating and dining gazebos which provide welcome relief from the fierce sun while enjoying a clear view of Speightstown and the Caribbean sea. In fact, much as we enjoyed the interior of the house, we spent most of our waking hours in the outdoor spaces, preparing meals on the large gas bar b q, feeding the birds, watching the dancing dragonflies, and listening to the howls of the monkeys. This really is a slice of paradise. If you feel the need to leave this property, you can walk down the hill to the beach bars and restaurants in just 15 minutes. This is a fabulous property which we can highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina R.

Perfect secluded hideaway, surrounded by stunning nature!
We are a family of four and stayed for two weeks- the second week joined also by a family friend. The property was more than amply sized for the 3 adults and 2 (very active) children, and amazingly stocked with all we needed, and much more (we used the great BBQ most evenings). The views were stunning, and the sunsets from the decking were absolutely amazing each evening. We loved the bats each evening as they came out; they flew so close if you stood in the right place, that you could hear and feel their wing beats! My daughter was amazed! Monkeys played within sight and cane toads frequently crossed the patio area once the sun went down. House geckos and lizards were by the dozen, and we even had a few barbados leaf toed - thought to be extinct there until 3 years ago! You feel like you have escaped to your own private tree house, indeed many of our friends born and raised on the island were oblivious to the existence of the property. This is something of a rarity on an island so small and well traversed. Gillian, the owner, is lovely and completely accessible for any query- I am no good with technology and could not work Netflix- all resolved within a couple of hours. Unfortunately one of the air con units was on the blink and stopped the day after we arrived, we expected an uncomfortable night, but that afternoon it was serviced and repaired with a new circuit board, all with minimal fuss and intrusion to the holiday- an absolutely top class response and better than many previously from other rentals. Cannot fault any response from Gillian over the course of the holiday, or the property itself, it's a great place to go, already planning the return!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

Great Value - Beautiful location
Our group of eight loved the house and it is as beautiful as the pictures close to fantastic beaches but still private with no other spots close by. We would highly recommend it

10/10 Excellent

Björn R., Erftstadt

Sehr schönes großes Haus
Wir hatten das Vergnügen zwei Wochen im Curates Haus verbringen zu dürfen. Das Haus ist sehr schön und es hat alles was man braucht.Die lage in Speighstown ist etwas abgelegen aber dafür ist es auch günstiger als vergleichbare Häuser auf der Insel. Wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt, hatten eine Menge Spaß und würden jederzeit wiederkommen.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martina J.

Sehr schönes Haus. Toller Blick
Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Vermieter. Kommen gerne jederzeit wieder. Absolut empfehlenswert!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2018