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

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Beach nearby, beach towels
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 2449 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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St James, St. James
  • Place, Lime Grove Shopping Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, St. James Parish Church
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Holetown Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holetown

This apartment places you next to Holetown Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Lime Grove Shopping Centre. The apartment includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Lime Grove Shopping Centre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. James Parish Church - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Holetown Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Folkestone Marine Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sandy Lane Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Grantley Adams Intl. Airport (BGI) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Italia Coffee House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Calma Beach Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Just Grillin' - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Bean Sunset Crest - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Beach Club - ‬12 min walk

About this property

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

Fully equipped kitchen
Hairdryer
Bathroom towels and face cloths
Ironing Facilities
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, (3.50 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, highly commended restaurants in St James.
The Fish Pot in Moontown is highly commended
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.

The former Discovery Bay Hotel which was situated adjacent to Art Studio Condominiums, has now been completely demolished and the site cleared. The site has been purchased by Blue Diamond Resorts who intend to build a new hotel on the site, construction rumoured to commence in May 2024 and take approximately 2 years. To date, despite numerous requests to Blue Diamond regarding the start date and details of the new hotel, no information has been received. The build has completed intrrior works mainly, a small amount of outside work still to be completed

Enquires have been made with the construction Company who have been retained to carry out the redevelopment work. They have said that due to to new build building techniques which will be employed on this site, any noise, dust and disturbance to neighbouring properties will be substantially reduced and should not cause any undue disturbance.

Art Studio Condominiums are in constant contact with Blue Diamond Resorts and any future progress will be posted.







The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a safe. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 449 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.

Property is also known as

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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

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this apartment?

This apartment is located in Holetown, just steps from Holetown Beach and St. James Parish Church, and within a short walk of Lime Grove Shopping Centre. You'll also find Diamonds International and Folkestone Marine Park less than a mile away.

Is this apartment associated with a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, this apartment doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Does this apartment provide breakfast?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this apartment allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.

What is the closest airport to this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Grantley Adams Intl. Airport (BGI), which is 16.7 mi away (40 minutes by car).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

hilary f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great vacation,location perfect and studio equipped with all you need for a wonderful vacation, we will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026

6/10 Okay

SABINE T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location on the West coast. Unfortunately a huge hotel is being built around the property and the workers are working almost 24/7. They make a lot of noise with their equipment and often block the driveway. However, great restaurants and bars are nearby and you can snorkel around the coral reef located right at the little beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Guy P., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Kitchen was well equipped. Unit was super clean. Onsite staff were all great and responsive. Unfortunately there is ongoing active construction on three sides of the property, but that is scheduled to be completed by summer 2027.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fabulous stay at the Art Studio. Wonderful location . Julia was the perfect host ,kept in touch throughout or stay .
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Arrived to a clean, organized room with one king bed (two twins pushed together), small but useful kitchen, and nice updated bathroom. Open air patio/porch at the entrance was nice, albeit a bit buggy at night. 2 beach chairs, an umbrella and some other useful items for the beach or heading into town. Landscaped beautifully, local staff (housekeeping/landscapers) friendly and inviting. There is a large shared yard with clotheslines. 30 second walk puts you right onto the beach, but not before passing through Kirt’s Beach Bar. I highly recommend spending some time here. If you’re looking for some of the old school, do-it-yourself Caribbean vibes, then this refreshing escape is exactly what you need.The Studio’s proximity to beach, bar, dining, and shopping, its affordability makes it an extremely attractive option. Thats the good. The not so good:Construction. A resort is being built around the Art Studio’s grounds. With the right positive thinking you can just imagine it’s just containing your own private oasis! Things will get better, but construction noise started at 6am and sometimes continued until about 7pm. Not a problem for us, we were there with a baby so he had us up at 6am anyway. All in all, we had a fantastic time at Art Studios. We had family staying in another unit, and are already planning to come back with more family and friends renting other units together. We look forward to our potential return to the studios and Barbados!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We are repeat visitors to this studio which is located next to one of the best beaches in Barbados. Julia the host once again provided comprehensive joining instructions, and the studio is stocked with everything you need. Arrangements can be made to supply shopping too. Julia is very responsive to any messages we sent. Although close to a large hotel which is being constructed, in our opinion, this does not detract from the quality of the accommodation with first rate site support from Stacy who took care of the studio. We will return to this beautiful part of the world.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay at Art Studio2! The large outdoor deck was great, AC was ice cold when needed and the property staff were sooo nice! The construction next door was outside of anyone’s control and will be done by summer ‘26. By no means did it affect our wonderful stay. The beach down the path is AMAZING! Easy to walk to shops, bars and a big Massy store 10 minutes away. The gardens were beautiful too!
Stayed 25 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benoit C.

Liked: Cleanliness

a gem of a place

I was at a conference in nearby Bellairs Institute, and colleagues were jealous of my find! A nice patio, AC, very close to the beach, to the shops and many food options. Despite the construction of a new hotel next door, the place was relaxing and very enjoyable with hummingbirds visiting during my morning coffee. Next conference, I wil stay there again. Thanks Julia for being so responsive.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

hilary f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Had a great time, apartment well located, close to everything and is very well equipped, we will definately be backHilary Friend
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had an enjoyable stay here. Julia was great organising our taxis and communicating with us
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athena B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

The property is lovely and well maintained. The AC is strong and the bed comfortable. But what is truly impressive is the proximity to both the beach (perhaps a 1 minute walk) and all of the Holetown restaurants and shopping areas. Everything is easily walkable. The people complaining about the apartment being run down are being too picky in my opinion.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super convenient and welcoming

Art Studios is one of those places people return to again and again. (We met some of them!) You're maybe a 3 minute walk through the small complex to the beach, which is nice and sandy for swimming and extends in both directions, great for walking. Lots of shops and restaurants within 10 minutes in both directions. The studio was clean and comfortable and exactly as described. Plenty of room to store our stuff, table and chairs both inside and out for dining, and even a sun lounger on the terrace for relaxing. Great shower, and an outdoor shower for rinsing off. Plus everything you need. Relaxing Caribbean decor. Julia cheerfully answered our questions, gave great dining recommendations, and helped arrange a taxi to the airport when we left. Many other guests were repeat visitors and were welcoming. A nice neighborhood vibe. There is construction going on next door. The noise didn't bother us. (It was kind of fascinating watching the cranes.) We would love to come back!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location & lovely apartment-beach so close-restaurants & bars too-buses fab fun!

Perfect for two - exactly as described - very satisfied with everything
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicole m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location location location

More than just an amazing location is an amazing place. Beautiful, clean, just what you need if you want to be on the beach with AC! 100% recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We highly recommend this studio for many reasons: - Julia the host made contact almost immediately after booking and continued to provide all the information required to ensure we were familiar with the accommodation before arrival. - The location is perfect for the wonderful being only 35 metres from the beach, close to local shops & restaurants. - The studio has everything you need for catering and trips to the beach including seats, snorkels, towels etc. - Meschell, Trudy & Michael provide excellent onsite services. - The long term residents made us feel so welcome and provided lots of local information. We look forward to returning next year. Rob & Kathryn
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

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 traveler

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

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