“I am glad I found the Calabash Cottage, it was a really nice stay for the first 11 days.”

The host Marco was very accommodating and helpful. You can see that he cares about his guests. The moskito net which is over the bed, helped a lot during the night. The kitchen is equipped well enough to cook decent meals.

“A very special place for nature lovers”

The location is within 3 mins walking distance of Galley Bay beach but there is no bar or sun loungers so it is a 'swim only' beach - the rest of the beach is for Galley Bay Resort guests. We loved the visiting birds on the terrace and felt very much 'back to nature' here as the property is set into the hillside. Marco was a great host and was keen to ensure we were happy.

“Old school peaceful paradise.”

We were met at the property after trying and failing to drive up the hill to the house, so we parked and dragged our stuff up the hill (the first time was the worst - after that we got used to it). The house and annexe was really charming. Proper old school colonial vibes - no air con but fans. Shabby chic. We loved the characterful nature of it, the outside deck sitting among the trees listening to the birds and frogs & the beach nearby.

“Location is quiet, safe, close to beach. Quite relaxing. Close to supermarket.”

Had an issue with water supply which took a little too long to be resolved. Finally the pros were called in and it was resolved. Water pressure was permanently low throughout the stay but minimally tolerable.

The house was very clean and tidy, and it was great to have some biscuits, tea, coffee and milk available upon arrival. The host, Marco, had arrange a taxi for us to pick us up from the airport, which was brilliant.

“A lovely atmospheric stay in a unique property.”

It was a very characterful cottage, with plenty of space, and good facilities. particularly the bathrooms were very good. Great location close to the local beach.

2 mins walk to the beach. Reasonably clean. Quite comfortable living there once you settled in.

“wonderful cottage near the beach”

We loved everything, the host is amazing, he came to pick us at the airport (even if we would have a car) just to avoid us Carnival traffic jam, the cottage has lot of room and a lovely balcony and is very close to a great beach (look for the smaller one with a great coral reef) but at the same time it is slightly inside on top of a hill so there is that tropical countryside feeling. I would advice to have a car.