Experience the vibrant West Coast of Barbados at Art Studio, where water sports, local restaurants, and lively entertainment await. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen with amenities like a TV and radio & CD player. Unwind on sunloungers or take advantage of beach towels provided.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
1 bathroomSleeps 242 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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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.
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)
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
We should mention
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Holetown, this apartment is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sandy Lane Beach and Carlisle Bay. Diamonds International and Folkestone Marine Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Holetown travel guide
Is Art Studio 2 is set in lovely gardens,35 yards from the beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Art Studio 2 is set in lovely gardens,35 yards from the beach ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Art Studio 2 is set in lovely gardens,35 yards from the beach ?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Art Studio 2 is set in lovely gardens,35 yards from the beach located?
Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lime Grove Shopping Centre and Sandy Lane Beach. St. James Parish Church and Holetown Monument are also within 10 minutes.
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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!
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.
The location and place are everything as it is shown in the advertisement and even more. The studio is very well equipped and we loved the short walk to the beach.
When we come back to Barbados, we definitely will come back here!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Jan B.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent
kathryn
11 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
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!
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!
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.
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Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marcia
15 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had an enjoyable stay here. Julia was great organising our taxis and communicating with us
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.
We just had the most perfect stay, no 2 Art Studio is perfectly appointed with everything you could possibly need and just a short walk to the beautiful
Caribbean Sea.
Art Studio is a beautiful location to spend great time in Barbados! Just few steps from the beach is located in one of the best town in Barbados. The apartment is well equipped and Julia and the staff is very helpful if you need any kind of information.
A little gem in the heart of bustling Holetown. Friendly helpful staff and very well equipped. Only one minute walk to sandy beach. Our third stay and we will be back.