Speightstown holiday apartment "Coral Sands" in Speightstown

Beachfront apartment, Barbados, stunning West Coast

1 of 34 in Speightstown
Speightstown apartment rental - Beach close to apartment (in background)
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps6
  • 1 Bathroom, 1 Separate WC
Rates (US Dollar)
per property, Set rates in US Dollar
  • per night $100 - $200
  • per week $700 - $1,400
  • per month $2,400 - $3,900
GBP Conversion (Estimated)
  • per night £63 - £126
  • per week £442 - £885
  • per month £1,517 - £2,465
Description Apartment, 113 m²

Maria or Thilo

Telephone: +49 1525 8121266

Speaks: English, German, Spanish, Italian

Photos and Description of this Speightstown holiday apartment
2 AC bedroom apartment to sleep 4-6, Barbados, exclusive West Coast

This spacious and well fit out apartment is located right on the beach of the exclusive West Coast of Barbados. The accommodation harmoniously blends contemporary amenities with antique mahogany furniture: An ideal place to unwind in Caribbean atmosphere, a romantic getaway for couples, but also well suited for a family holiday.

The apartment is separated from the beach by a small road with local traffic only.

Ground floor: large modern Italian kitchen where 4-6 can dine. Next to it is a nice bedroom with two single beds, AC and ceiling fan. A small patio is next to the kitchen.

Upper floor: pleasant, large bedroom with a queen size bed, AC+ceiling fan; modern en suite bathroom, also with access to the living room with its comfortable seating, TV, DVD, book shelf, ceiling fan. The unhurried, relaxing atmosphere continues to the covered, large balcony, fitted with a large sun shade. Direct view of the azure Caribbean sea, ideal for dining al fresco and sun bathing.

Speightstown apartment rental - Beach close to apartment (in background)

Beach close to apartment (in background)

Speightstown apartment rental - Sunset at beach in front of condo

Sunset at beach in front of condo

Speightstown apartment rental - Beach in front of condo

Beach in front of condo

Speightstown apartment rental - View from beach. Apartment = first one on the left

View from beach. Apartment = first one on the left

Speightstown apartment rental - Sea view from balcony (southwest)

Sea view from balcony (southwest)

Speightstown apartment rental - Relaxing on the balcony with a drink and seaview

Relaxing on the balcony with a drink and seaview

Speightstown apartment rental - Sea view from balcony towards northwest

Sea view from balcony towards northwest

Speightstown apartment rental - Speightstown area: arrow shows location of aptm.

Speightstown area: arrow shows location of aptm.

Speightstown apartment rental - Living room with sofa-bed for two and TV/DVD/ADSL

Living room with sofa-bed for two and TV/DVD/ADSL

Speightstown apartment rental - Living room with couches

Living room with couches

Speightstown apartment rental - Queen-size bed in AC master bedroom

Queen-size bed in AC master bedroom

Speightstown apartment rental - Large wardrobes in master-bedroom

Large wardrobes in master-bedroom

Speightstown apartment rental - Bathrooms of Coral Sand apartment

Bathrooms of Coral Sand apartment

Speightstown apartment rental - Comfortable AC bedroom downstairs, two single beds

Comfortable AC bedroom downstairs, two single beds

Speightstown apartment rental - Large Italian kitchen

Large Italian kitchen

Speightstown apartment rental - Kitchen with door to patio & stairs to upper level

Kitchen with door to patio & stairs to upper level

Speightstown apartment rental - Patio near kitchen - a cool place for breakfast

Patio near kitchen - a cool place for breakfast

Speightstown apartment rental - High chair and safety barrier for small guests

High chair and safety barrier for small guests

Speightstown apartment rental - Coral Sands: first apt. on the left

Coral Sands: first apt. on the left

Speightstown apartment rental - Entrance to gated car park

Entrance to gated car park

Speightstown apartment rental - 'Soup bowl' at Bathsheba, eastern coast

'Soup bowl' at Bathsheba, eastern coast

Speightstown apartment rental - Rugged East coast at Bathsheba, surfers paradise

Rugged East coast at Bathsheba, surfers paradise

Speightstown apartment rental - Fishing boat in small harbour near apartment

Fishing boat in small harbour near apartment

Speightstown apartment rental - Unexpected visitor. Who is the other guy?

Unexpected visitor. Who is the other guy?

Location: Speightstown in St. Peter

Nearest Airport : Grantley Adams Airport Bridgetown at 25 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry : Bridgetown at 20 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : beach at 20 Metres
Car: not necessary

The Coral Sands apartment is situated on the exclusive West Coast of Barbados, facing the white, sandy beach, where you can swim, snorkel or dive. You can walk in a few minutes to historical Speightstown ('Little Bristol'), a city protected for its cultural and historical value. You find banks, shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants and bars. During the week you observe the pulsating life of a small busy Caribbean town: colorfully dressed, friendly ladies sell local fresh fruit and vegetables, fishermen sell the catch of the day or bring it to the fish market and you hear reggae music from cars.

The beautiful rugged East Coast, famous among surfers, with its breathtaking views, is only a few kilometers away. White Sands is close to the golf courses of Royal Westmoreland (10 minutes by car), Sandy Lane (20 minutes) and others. Pulsating Holetown is only 15 min away. This gives you the best of two worlds: a quiet haven on the edge of where it is all happening.

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Availability for this holiday apartment rental in Speightstown, Barbados

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Feb 5, 2012
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Rental rates for this holiday apartment in Speightstown, St. Peter

Rental Basis:
per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night
Weekend Weekend
Night
Extra
Night
Monthly Event Rate Minimum Stay
High Season 14 Jan 2012 13 Apr 2012 $1,100 $160 - $160 - $3,600 - 3 Nights
Shoulder Period 14 Apr 2012 27 Apr 2012 $850 $125 - $125 - $2,900 - 3 Nights
Low Season 28 Apr 2012 29 Jun 2012 $700 $100 - $100 - $2,400 - 3 Nights
Shoulder period 30 Jun 2012 31 Aug 2012 $850 $125 - $125 - $2,900 - 3 Nights
Low Season 1 Sep 2012 16 Nov 2012 $700 $100 - $100 - $2,400 - 3 Nights
Shoulder period 17 Nov 2012 14 Dec 2012 $850 $125 - $125 - $2,900 - 3 Nights
High Season 15 Dec 2012 21 Dec 2012 $1,150 $165 - $165 - - - 3 Nights
Christmas/New Year 22 Dec 2012 11 Jan 2013 $1,300 $190 - $190 - - - 1 Week
High Season 12 Jan 2013 12 Apr 2013 $1,150 $165 - $165 - $3,800 - 3 Nights
Shoulder period 13 Apr 2013 26 Apr 2013 $875 $125 - $125 - - - 3 Nights
Low Season 27 Apr 2013 28 Jun 2013 $725 $105 - $105 - $2,600 - 3 Nights
Shoulder period 29 Jun 2013 30 Aug 2013 $875 $125 - $125 - $2,900 - 3 Nights
Low Season 31 Aug 2013 22 Nov 2013 $725 $105 - $105 - $2,600 - 3 Nights
Shoulder period 23 Nov 2013 13 Dec 2013 $875 $125 - $125 - $2,900 - 3 Nights
High Season 14 Dec 2013 20 Dec 2013 $1,150 $165 - $165 - - - 1 Week
Christmas/New Year 21 Dec 2013 10 Jan 2014 $1,400 $200 - $200 - - - 1 Week
High Season 11 Jan 2014 25 Apr 2014 $1,200 $175 - $175 - $3,900 - 3 Nights

Additional information about rental rates

  • The rates quoted above are for occupancy with 2 guests. Additional (up to four) persons are 10 US$ per guest per night. Example: 4 guests in total; basic rate for two = 100 US $/night; additional costs = 20 US $/night for two guests; total costs: 120 US $).
    Late booking discounts available ('last minute').
    LATE ARRIVALS at the apartment: After 8 p.m. 30 US $; after 11 p.m. 50 US $.
  • BOOKING:
    (1) You inquire availability of the apartment by email.
    (2) We communicate if the apartment is free, give you the applicable price (in US $ or Euro equivalent) and email to you the 'Booking Terms and Conditions' including the bank details and further information.
    (3) If you accept, booking will be binding for both parts by your payment of a deposit of 30 % (minimum 100 $). The balance payment will be due 60 days before your arrival.

    If you are not living in the Dollar area, please transfer the Euro equivalent as given by us or your bank.
  • CAR HIRE:
    We recommend Stoutes Car Rental Ltd. (http://www.stoutescar.com), a family owned company, which has an office directly at the airport, but delivers the car also to the apartment. Our experience with this company was always very good. Stoutes offers special rates for our clients (inform us of an intended hire!): throughout the year you will receive 15% discount on the normal rates!

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday apartment in Speightstown in St. Peter

Property Type:
  • apartment (terraced)

Forms of Payment:
  • accepts credit card

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 113 m²

Location Type:
  • beach
  • waterfront

Theme:
  • tourist attractions
  • family

General:
  • towels provided
  • sunbed
  • water cooler
  • hair dryer
  • laundry soap
  • soap
  • toilet paper
  • telephone
  • air-conditioning
  • linen provided

Kitchen:
  • grill
  • 4 ring stove
  • dish washer
  • fridge
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer

Living Room:
  • sofabed
  • comfy seating for 8 people

Dining:
  • dining area
  • highchair
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom, 1 Separate WC
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath with Shower
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet
    Patio - Outdoor Shower
  • En suite bathroom in first floor has a second entrance from the living room. Large bath with shower, tiles, vanity basin with marble top. Second toilet downstairs. Shower in the small patio.

Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
  • Bedroom first floor - 1 Large Double Bed
    Bedroom downstairs - 2 Single Bed
    Living room - 1 Sofa bed/Futon
  • Both quiet bedrooms are breezy due to two windows on different sides of the rooms, but also air conditioned. In addition, a fan on the ceiling is present. Different wardrobes provide ample space for clothing. The master bedroom on the first floor has as a queen size bed, and an en suite bathroom with second door to living room. The bedroom on the ground floor has two single beds. A small WC is in front. An additional sofa bed for two is in the living room. The apartment is ideal to accommodate four persons, but six are easily possible as well.
Entertainment:
  • satellite or cable
  • TV
  • video player
  • CD
  • DVD

Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • ISDN access

Outside:
  • patio
  • parking
  • garage
  • balcony
  • 4 garden chairs
  • 6 deck chairs

Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • low allergen environment
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
  • pets not allowed
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • long term rentals available

Onsite Equipment:
  • beach towels
  • deck chairs

Attractions:
  • marina
  • playground
  • theme parks
  • water parks
  • botanical garden
  • duty free shops
  • restaurants

Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • bird watching
  • sight seeing

Notes: High chair for small children, crib and security gate to fence off staircase are present. This equipment and the beach directly in front of the apartment make it ideal for children of all ages. Beach chairs and beach towels provided. Maid service twice a week. Linen and towels are changed weekly. More frequent cleaning on demand at extra costs. Welcome pack with basic food also at extra costs possible, if ordered in advance. Unlimited local telephone calls. No extra costs for use of ADSL. Stay in contact with friends and family: we suggest to use Skype (or another company) for your overseas calls, if you have a laptop or multimedia telephone available. This provides considerable savings. Beach chairs and beach towels are present.

Further details for this holiday apartment rental in Speightstown, Barbados

Beaches and golf courses: In Speightstown you have the long Heywoods beach, part of it just over the road from the apartment; or the beach near the Almond Hotel just to the north, or the famous Mullins Beach and many others further to the south. We loved the beach south of the Lone Star Hotel (excellent but expensive dining) with access from the Adventist church.

All beaches are open to the public and access is a right for everybody. Properties which front onto a beach own the land to the high-water mark only. So you can stroll along the beach even in front of very expensive hotels.

Famous golf courses are in easy driving distance (Royal Westmoreland, Sandy Lane), but there are many other ones.

Visits: See North Point (Flower Cave) and the Scotland District with Bathsheba on the East Coast, offering breathtaking views of the sea. Drive southwards to the Barbadian heritage Codrington College. Harrison's Cave in the center of the island is an amazing gallery of stalactites and stalagmites. See Orchid World, or Wildlife Preserve, or ......

Visit also the 300-year-old Sunbury Plantation House, the only great house on Barbados where all the rooms are open for viewing. This house features mahogany antiques, old prints and a unique collection of horse-drawn carriages.

Highly interesting is a visit of the Mount Gay rum distillery in Bridgetown, where you learn how rum is made from sugar cane. Visit also the Sugar Museum, just off Highway 2A, an exhibition of how sugar was produced in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The Portvale Sugar Factory nearby seems to be only slightly younger.

VISIT BARBADOS DURING THE FIRST WEEK IN AUGUST, THE PEAK OF THE CROP OVER FESTIVAL.

Eating, drinking, and related enjoyments: The 'Wave Rider' restaurant (just before the Divers shop) a few minutes from the apartment, and a few steps further 'La Bouche' and 'Fishermans Pub' offer excellent and fairly priced food or a pleasant drink.

Higher priced restaurants with a very pleasant atmosphere are Mangos on the Sea (Speightstown center), the Fish Pot, on the sea, 2 km north of the apartment and the Lone Star Restaurant in direction of Holetown. Very good is also the restaurant/bar Zaccios in Holetown. BA says, its the third best beach bar in the whole world ....

In Bathsheba: Edgewater Inn, Round House, the new Atlantis Hotel.

See the capital Bridgetown and sip a cocktail or dine at the Waterfront Cafe (yacht harbour near old bridge).

Each Friday and Saturday night hundreds of locals and visitors go to Oistins for the Fish-Fry, an opportunity to enjoy the best local food - fried and grilled fish, fish cakes, sweet potato, and much more. Be early to find a parking pl

Reviews for this holiday apartment rental in Speightstown, Barbados

Beachfront apartment, Barbados, stunning West Coast
average rating of 4.769231 based on 14 reviews
business
Beachfront apartment, Barbados, stunning West Coast
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p410429
+49 1525-8121266
Speightstown St. Peter
5

A great place for a truly wonderful holiday

Review Submitted: February 1, 2012 Date of Stay: November 2011
We stayed at "Coral Sands" for a four week period from 20th November 2011 and had a marvellous time. I unhesitatingly recommend it,

It is hard to imagine a better place for a wonderful holiday in the sun. The comfortable apartment is well equipped and has everything you will need to enjoy your stay. Even beach towels, chairs and snorkelling equipment are provided free of charge, Everything is so close at hand. The nearest beach is twenty paces from the front door of the apartment, Speightstown centre with its shops and restaurants is a further short distance away and the Bus Station, which provides cheap and efficient transport to the rest of the island, is literally just around the corner.

Speightstown is a pleasant town with one or two very interesting buildings.The local museum, known as Arlington House. is well worth visit. One of our favourite places to eat was the Fishermans Pub which comes highly recommended for good quality Bajan food at a great price.

The weather throughout our stay was fantastic and whilst we had rain perhaps one day in four it in no way detracted from our enjoyment as it was soon over and if anything provided a cool interlude in an otherwise hot day.

The owners of the apartment are great people to deal with and Sonja, who represents them locally, is exceptionally helpful and goes out of her way to ensure that you enjoy your stay.

We hope to return soon.
Owner's Response: We appreciate very much, that also these guests liked our apartment and the info we gave to organize a pleasant stay.
Maria & Thilo
Rating
5 out of 5
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Beachfront apartment, Barbados, stunning West Coast
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p410429
+49 1525-8121266
Speightstown St. Peter
Monica
London
4

A great place for a family holiday

Review Submitted: June 20, 2011 Date of Stay: May 2011
Been to Barbados several times, my husband is Bajan, I alwasy look for a nice spot/accommodation in St Peter , away from the crowded South.
We stayed for 11 days in May 2011 with our daughter aged 7.
It was very easy to contact the owners and Thilo was very quick in replying emails, ready with all information about the flat /area and how to arrange payments.

Speightstown is charmy and with all amenities a few minutes walk from the apartment , we not always needed the car.
Lovely beaches nearby
Thilo and Maria apartment is very confortable , spacious and well equipped we could find everything we needed including washing machine /dryer , hairdrier , telephone TV with international channels , internet connection etc
We specially enjoyed the upstairs lounge opening onto the balcony overlooking the seafront.
White sands is really a nice place suitable for couples or families .
Very relaxing
Sonja, the lady looking after the property is on site all week and happy to help with any questions about the flat or the local spots.
Hope to be back soon
Thank you Thilo and Maria
Monica, Shawn and Taberah
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We appreciate very much, that even part-Bajan families like our apartment.
Rating
4 out of 5
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Beachfront apartment, Barbados, stunning West Coast
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p410429
+49 1525-8121266
Speightstown St. Peter
Nele
Germany
5

Great Family Holidays!

Review Submitted: February 12, 2011 Date of Stay: November 2010
We stayed at White Sands in the second half of November 2010 for 11 nights. As a family of four with a boy of six and a girl of almost two we enjoyed the very well equipped (washing machine, dryer, dish washer…) and spacious apartment of Maria and Thilo. The apartment is placed close to the shore with an excellent view to the open sea. Nice restaurants and beaches are within reach by foot; nevertheless hiring a car for a few days makes it very easy to enjoy all the other great places on the island. Using the public bus system is very easy and cheap, but with two little children a car is more comfortable.
We love Speightstown very much, there is everything you need for comfortable family holidays!
Many thanks to Sonja! She is a great lady, so helpful and friendly!
With the owners we had a very nice email contact, arranging our holidays was smooth.
We really hope we can arrange another holiday on Barbados soon, we will then gladly return to White Sands!
Nele & Michael, Noa & Mathis
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Beachfront apartment, Barbados, stunning West Coast
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p410429
+49 1525-8121266
Speightstown St. Peter
Nor
Olds, Alberta, Canada
5

Whitesands Home Away From Home

Review Submitted: February 11, 2011 Date of Stay: January 2011
We had the good fortune to spend two recent weeks at Whitesands in Speightstown, St. Peter, and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. The apartment is in a perfect location, close to shopping, beaches and restaurants. Maria and Thilo's apartment is well equipped and very comfortable. The view from the balcony on the second floor is beautiful, overlooking the Caribbean Sea. It is a short walk to Almond Beach Village and we watched many sunsets from there. We enjoyed the fresh fruits and vegetables available from the local ladies in town and picking up the morning newspaper from the gentleman in front of Courts. We enjoyed the Wave Rider restaurant and La Bouche (a new rum shop with dining upstairs overlooking the boardwalk and the sea. Fisherman's Pub is a nice spot for a drink, beside the fish market. We did rent a car and enjoyed driving about the island, stopping at the Fish Pot for lunch, the Round House on the east coast and Crane Beach. A car does give more freedom of movement but the bus service is good on the island and it is nice to walk downtown from the apartment. We shopped at Jordan's and Eddie's and both stores have a wide selection of groceries and various items. We found the apartment most comfortable and only used the air conditioning in the bedrooms a couple of nights, as the air circulates through the home well with the windows open and it was so nice to catch the fresh sea breeze. Sonja, the manager for Maria and Thilo was most helpful and we appreciate the opportunity to stay at Whitesands. Thanks so much, Maria and Thilo. You have a lovely spot in the Caribbean.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We thank our guests from Alberta for another very positive and detailed review, which certainly will help other guests to make their decision.
Rating
5 out of 5
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Beachfront apartment, Barbados, stunning West Coast
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p410429
+49 1525-8121266
Speightstown St. Peter
JB
London, UK
5

White Sands Speightstown

Review Submitted: November 23, 2010 Date of Stay: November 2010
We were looking for a place away from the touristy areas and "all-inclusive crowds" - and definitively found it in White Sands, Speightstown.

The booking was easy and efficient and the owners immediately replied to additional questions we had, suggested flights, car-rentals, supermarkets and restaurants in the area.

Sonja awaited us to hand over the keys and to show us the apartment, which was spacious, well equipped (including washer/dryer, dishwasher) and clean; the bedrooms had air-conditioning, internet was freely available and the terrace overlooking the beach equipped with chairs/table was excellent for a morning coffee or evening drink.

Speightstown is very well located for various beaches at the West/Southwest coast or trips to gardens in Central Barbados, and has some excellent restaurants (Fisherman's pub, Waverider).

We are already thinking about when we could fit in our next Barbados/White Sands visit...
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We are extremely pleased about another very positive review and especially about guests, that consider to return to our place.
Rating
5 out of 5
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 14/14