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A very comfortable house, close to Miami beach with a large tropical garden

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9.2

Wonderful

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6150 sq m

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  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Oistins, Christ Church
  • Popular LocationMiami Beach13 min walk
  • Popular LocationOistin's Friday Night Fish Fry2 min drive
  • AirportBridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)13 min drive
  • Popular LocationDover Beach16 min drive

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About this property

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

A very comfortable house, close to Miami beach with a large tropical garden

Driftwood is a pretty 3 bedroom house with polished wooden floors and a wrap around veranda, surrounded by a lovely tropical garden with fruit trees and a huge mango tree - visited by a family of monkeys each morning! Driftwood is 100yds from Freights bay, known as the best beginners surfing spot on the island. The house is also a few mins walk from Miami beach, with its white coral sands and gentle waves - perfect for swimming. There is a great old bus on the beach which serves rum punch, soft drinks and homemade snacks on picnic tables under the shady Casuarina trees. At the house there is a fully fitted kitchen, a separate study/TV room and large living room with a big veranda overlooking the garden. All the bedrooms are equipped with AC which is paid for separately, although most guests prefer to use the overhead ceiling fans, as the house is made of a tropical hardwood (Greenheart) which keeps the house cool on the hottest days.
There are three double bedrooms and two bathrooms, 1 en-suite. There is also great tv room/study with a sofa bed and chairs for watching movies and tv in the evenings. The kitchen is fully equipped and includes a large American style fridge. At night sipping drinks on the veranda, listening to the tree frogs and looking at tropical garden in the twilight is a great experience and the early morning visit by the mango tree from the visiting family of monkeys is not to be missed!
Notes: please note we only accept adults and children over 5 only. Please also note we have a very pretty 1 bedroom apartment with its own balcony and separate entrance which can be rented at the same time for extra guests.
Please ask for details.

Property manager

Dagny Louise Bain

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Bidet
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Birdwatching 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: 1615 sq ft (150 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

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

Very Comfortable House Miami Beach Large Tropical Garden Oistins
Very Comfortable House Miami Beach Large Tropical Garden
Very Comfortable Miami Beach Large Tropical Garden Oistins
Very Comfortable Miami Beach Large Tropical Garden

About the neighborhood

Oistins

Located in Oistins, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Miami Beach and Dover Beach. Ride The Tide Surf School Barbados and Oistin's Friday Night Fish Fry are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Miami Beach - 13 min walk
  • Oistin's Friday Night Fish Fry - 2 min drive
  • Silver Sands Beach - 3 min drive
  • Barbados Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • Dover Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Grantley Adams Intl. Airport (BGI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Oistins Fish Fry - 20 min walk
  • Neptunes Mediterrean Seafood - 6 min drive
  • Pat's Place - 20 min walk
  • Oyster Bar (Sandals Barbados Lobby) - 6 min drive
  • Chicken Rita's - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A very comfortable house, close to Miami beach with a large tropical garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A very comfortable house, close to Miami beach with a large tropical garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A very comfortable house, close to Miami beach with a large tropical garden?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A very comfortable house, close to Miami beach with a large tropical garden located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Ride The Tide Surf School Barbados and Miami Beach. South Point Lighthouse and Oistin's Friday Night Fish Fry are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Driftwood oasis.
Beautiful property with a beautiful garden. Loved our stay. Property owner was super responsive and friendly.
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Driftwood Review
Driftwood is a beautiful home in a great area. The host responded to our needs quickly and kindly and we were in a great location close to Miami Beach and our family. There were indeed cute monkeys most mornings, which was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and space for family
We enjoyed our week at Driftwood. We had rented a car and found the location a great place to launch from every day — be it staying in the area or to your the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Christine J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
The house is in a great area, back deck was very peaceful and quiet. There are a few issues with the kitchen area that need to be attended to. The house layout was very nice. Would definitely stay again if issues were resolved.
Stayed 24 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place
We had an amazing stay! The outdoor area was great for relaxing and enjoying the scenery. We seen monkeys and lots of birds in the back yard. Great location, only a few minutes walk to a beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

SORAYA I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Barbados
We really enjoyed staying our stay. The property is charming the lot of nice wood features with a great garden outback. We chose it for its proximity to the freights bay surfing spot and it was great for carrying our boards to the beach. The housekeeper Denise, and the maintenance man Reggie were excellent. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Karen C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Driftwood has seen better days
Driftwood is a house that has experienced better times. The pictures on Vbro are misleading. The property needs a renovation. We experienced numerous problems during our stay that necessitated an early departure. We were scheduled to stay five more days but changed our flight to return with our friends. The refrigerator was broken and an attempt to repair it was ongoing. The toilet bowl tank in the master suite was broke. We were told by the manager is a design. The maintenance man crazy glued the porcelain piece back in place. The wooden frame bed in the master suite was broken. The toilet on the first floor was broke and leaked until it was finally fixed about five days later. The Gate to the property was broken. We got stuck inside for two hours until we managed to open it. It remained broke throughout our stay. It rained hard one night and the roof between the two bedrooms on the first floor leaked. We had to put a pan to catch the water. The TV room had a musty smell to it. The cabinet that contained the books and games was moldy. The day we left the old coffee pot broke, and the refrigerator was still not working. The pots and pans are old. There was a knob missing from the stovetop. The washing machine and dryer are ancient. The wrap around porch with the gardens have seen better days. What made matters worst was the Manager Margaret Carrington who we only saw on our first day. She stopped taking our calls and would respond with a text 5 am the next morning. I contacted the owner Dagny Bain, who I am still waiting for a return call.
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy Lynn C., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot
This house is spacious and conveniently located. I would definitely come here again!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cass W., U.K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Driftwood
Driftwood is a fabulous family home to stay in, so close to the beach yet far enough away from the bustle on a quiet street. Everything you need is in the house, the bed was big and comfy, the breeze that blew in stopped any need for airconditioner , the family room had enough games and books for months to play or read. Denise and Margaret amazing We will be back
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Coral D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as advertised
The home was just as we had hoped and then some! It had character and style and was conveniently located to Freights Bay (beginner's surf beach) and town. Everyone was comfortable in the house and wished we could have stayed longer. Also, Margaret, the manager of the home was absolutely delightful and very, very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021