Family-friendly holiday rentals in Barbados

This was my first time staying at an AirBnB in Barbados after several visits to either family members or hotels while visiting the island. My entire family (wife, 2 kids and my mom) were all highly impressed as were friends and family who visited us. The pool was perfect, the beach was amazing and listening to the waves on the balcony became a way for all of us to find peace and quiet. The security was friendly and informative. Our host Jameela was an ANGEL! We have many travel struggles getting to the island and she was always responsive, supportive and helpful. The cleaning lady was so friendly and did an awesome job. We will definitely be coming back the next time we are back in Barbados!!!

The Cottage was as great as the location! The pool and hot tub were our favorite amenities. The rental has all the necessities; two rooms were air conditioned. The kitchen is small but has everything you will need for preparing meals. Bring coffee supplies, espresso machines are rare on the island! There is gated, off street parking for a rental car and the beach is a 3 minute walk where you will find a gas station, which has lots of essentials and a few groceries, restaurants and bars. The location on the island is ideal if you’re looking for a quieter, west side beach spot with a local feel. Speightstown, our favorite spot, is a short drive or taxi / bus ride and has a grocery store, shopping, great restaurants (Local and Co), beach bars with music and a small town Barbados feel. We’ll be back!

We stayed at 204 Mistle Cove for one week. The location is right in the heart of Lawrence Gap with all restaurants and amenities within walking distance. The apartment itself is just as advertised, although the view is actually nicer than the pictures. The main room sleeps with a broadview of the ocean and the calming sounds of waves. The patio is spacious and perfect for breakfast , lunch and dinners in front of the ocean. My daughter loved the pool and the ocean front was a lot of fun with the high waves. A calmer and longer beach was only a two min walk from the apartment at Dover. Overall, we had everything we could have needed here, and would easily stay again if we go back to Barbados.

Jeff and Vicki's place was perfect! It is on the slower side of the island so it was great for relaxing and enjoying each other's company. They were extremely responsive and left some snacks and a few beers to get our vacation started. Amazing views of the ocean! Looking forward to staying again when we return.

Only a 5 min walk to the freights bay surf break - so if you’re going to surf this is an awesome place to stay. The house was very spacious. Highly recommend.

Wayne and his team were very helpful. The house was prestige and in a great location. When I return to Barbados, I will 100% be booking with them

Enjoyable stay. Met fantastic people sharing the same block. Nice to hang around the pool and chill. Beach is 2 mins walk so easy to get to and the sea is a stunning turquoise blue.

We had a very enjoyable stay with beautiful views. A lovely Villa, clean with lots of space. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The host was very responsive and dealt with any issues very quickly. We certainly recommend it.

Lex’s place had it all. There is a beautiful beach right outside the back door, it’s walkable to a grocery store, several cafes and bars and the Friday fish fry. We also could grab busses right outside the house to get to Bridgetown for more beaches and restaurants. Walking around felt safe (well lit) but of course be aware of your surroundings and the cars wiz by so be aware of where the sidewalks are. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of space. We loved how there were lots of towels and pillows! The only thing to prepare for is that the second bedroom gets traffic noise so maybe bring earplugs if you’re sleeping in that room.

We had a great time at Jacqueline's place. The place is comfortable and peaceful at a great location near the sea. There garden is nice with shade from the trees and we enjoyed the ocean view from the sofa. Very friendly and helpful host. It is recommended to have a rental car to move around, because the place is not close to the popular beaches, supermarkets and markets. Overall it is a great place to stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Paolo was extremely helpful and friendly with great recommendations. The house is on a cute gated street across the street from a great surfing spot. Walking distance to Miami Beach which is a pleasant beach with a ton of shade trees. Oistins local fishing village is close enough to walk. For more lively area a quick jaunt to Rockley beach by car. For us a quiet walk to the surf and beach was ideal. Paolo must be one of the friendliest hosts we’ve had! The house was spacious and serene. Kitchen had all the necessary items. Can’t wait to return!

We had a wonderful months stay in Elizabeth's cottage. We felt at home as soon as we stepped inside. The kitchen was very well equipped. Super comfy beds and lovely bed linen and plenty of towels. It was extremely clean and we loved the outside space. The locals were so friendly and we always felt safe. Elizabeth's Dad, Tommy was near if needed and Heather did a wonderful job cleaning each week. Had some great chats ! Missing the sunshine and having breakfast on the veranda. You can see the sea from the cottage and be swimming in 5 minutes! There is a great fish market at the end of the road where the fish is so fresh. We visited last year and stayed in a hotel but staying in a cottage for us was so much more enjoyable. We did hire a car as we wanted to explore the island but it's not a necessity. Thank you, Elizabeth, would love to return in the future.

Quiet, beautiful spot on the south end of the island. Great, private view of the beach and mangroves from sprawling gardens. Occasional monkey visitors. Practical kitchen with needed equipment. Good ac in bedrooms. Giant sliding door for the main room. Strong WiFi in office and most of house and immediate deck (occasionally unstable but think that’s island issue). 15 min to grocery store. Most higher end restaurants and resort beaches on northwest coast 30 min+. Short walk down to beach - rough not swimmable but beautiful. Host was the most helpful we’ve ever had with Airbnb. Helped with all kinds of activity / reservations (for a nominal fee).

We had a fabulous 8 day stay. The cottage is well equipped and is perfectly placed for shops,beaches,bars and restaurants. There is a short cut to the supermarket which we found priceless when carrying groceries. The sunset crest club was minutes away and has excellent facilities for a day round the pool. We ventured out along the beaches which were beautiful and empty. Shopping centre is close by also. Lizbeth and Patrick very helpful and lovely owners even helped us out with some milk which was hard to come by. Would definitely go again but I’d go for longer next time.

We had a fabulous 2 week stay at La Canoa. With 6 of us there was plenty of space and we loved hanging out in the garden and on the veranda. We especially enjoyed the wildlife in the garden and the direct beach access. The kitchen was great, fully equipped and clean. Chris was a great host and swiftly responded to any questions we had. Having never visited Barbados before we could not have asked for more. La Cabane, the closest restaurant to La Canoa, serves the best food in a perfect location. (walking distance) We loved being by the harbour and rum distillery, there was something quite unique about this location. I would recommend hiring a car if you are staying here although we used the buses, we also explored further afield to the East and South coast Thank you Chris for providing such a wonderful place to stay in Barbados.

My son and I spent a wonderful week at Natasha's bungalow. It's in a great location in Holetown—just a five-minute walk to the beach and a ten-minute walk to a large grocery store that had everything we needed. The bungalow was private and quiet, with an amazing shower, a great kitchen, a washer, and a safe place to hang our clothes to dry. Holetown is a perfect spot if you're looking to avoid the cruise ship crowds. We were lucky to meet Tyrell, who runs a roadside food stand called Nomads, located at the crosswalk to the beach. Each night, he prepared us a delicious dinner, which we took back to the bungalow. I would highly recommend a stay at Natasha's if you're looking for a relaxing visit to Barbados—one of the friendliest places I have ever been.

We had an excellent stay in Barbados, the AirBNB has everything you need including towels and sunlounges you can take onto the beach. The apartment is quite large inside for a couple, we liked having a bathroom each. The location is great, at the end of the 'Gap' and therefore an easy walk in without being in the middle, hence it was quiet and peaceful in the day and evening. No problems at all and we would recommend to anyone looking for a nice sized apartment with a big balcony. One thing my wife and I both said... the bed was extremely comfortable!

Great stay in Barbados with my parents. We thoroughly enjoyed the home and had a fantastic stay. Hosts are also very helpful and responsive. Definitely recommend for a relaxing vacation!

Had a wonderful time on our first visit to Barbados. Kevin was very helpful, even if we disappointed but not seeing much of the island! It was all about the sea, watching the turtles every day from the balcony and swimming with them everyday. Plenty of places to walk to, to eat and drink, there is something of all price ranges. Supermarkets very short walk away.

Excellent location, great service from the gardener with Sunbeds on the beach each morning and the cleaner who came 3 times during our stay and replaced towels, removed rubbish and put clean sheets on the bed. Location is excellent for the beach and Holetown with its shops, bars and restaurants. I agree with some of the other reviews about the noise but it didn’t spoil the overall experience and we will definitely be back

What a gem ….. 10 ++ ! We loved our time at Glenn & Pat’s lovely home in the country! Peaceful, comfortable and cozy with all one needs to enjoy a restful holiday. We enjoyed the visits from Goldie & Harvey ….. well mannered pups indeed and Pat generously shared her delicious baking with us as well. They have thought of just about everything in the apartment to make your stay enjoyable…..sharing great stories and their personal favs for dining out! Do note though that as the location is rural, these lovely restaurants are no more than a 15-20 drive away. Glenn & Pat provided lots of useful information about their area of the island. We couldn’t have asked for better hosts and will look forward to a return visit.

We had a wonderful eight day stay. The Villa was perfect for our family of four and had everything we needed to have a comfortable stay. David was very friendly and helpful. The property was beautiful and peaceful. The villa was even nicer than the pictures portrayed.

Beautiful hideaway at the stunning Bottom Bay. Villa is well equipped with everything you need for a perfect self catering holiday. A quiet base to explore the Island of Barbados. As a family of 4 we have had the most amazing holiday, mixing pool days at the villa with excursions to the many stunning beaches around Barbados. The villa provided a home from home feel and we quickly fell in love with Island living.