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The Garden Cottage is a truly idyllic place to stay with the feel of a tropical safari retreat. Tucked away among the hibiscus and shaded by a coconut palm, the quiet thrum of birdsong and singing frogs sends you to sleep at night and accompanies your mornings. We loved our lazy breakfasts on the kitchen veranda overlooking the gardens - front row seats to a family of monkeys and visiting humming birds. The bed, bathroom and storage space are just right and the decor is charming. Mamta is a font of knowledge on Barbados including the island’s lesser known attractions and great places to eat, shop or rent cars. You can walk to the beach and the plentiful bars and restaurants along St Lawrence Gap; everything else is a bus ride away. We will definitely be coming back.
~ Anna K
stayed here for 1 week in February. it was absolutely lovely. I felt very safe as a single female traveller. the bedroom and bathroom were extremely spacious, as was the rest of the cottage, and very clean also.
kitchen amenities plentiful including a coffee machine ! lovely 'outside' room to relax in and have coffee / breakfast in the morning with a view of the beautiful and peaceful garden. location was perfect, less than 10 mins walk to nearest beach which is beautiful, full of amenities including cafes, toilets etc. or for a more secluded beach it was a 15 mins walk. local convenience store only 5 mins walk. ZR (Bus) stops to take you to either north or further south of the Island, including the airport, only a 2 mins walk.
would highly recommend!!
Spacious rooms, Thoughtful amenities
~ Linda D
Thank you Mamta ! A perfect host, was lovely meeting you .. we had a wonderful stay in your 2 bedroom cottage absolutely stunning property .. We had everything we needed for such a peaceful and relaxing stay .. loved the tranquilty the wildlife, especially the monkeys passing through daily .. Reggae buses run from the top of the road to Oistens fish fry, amazing food as always ! or to Bridgetown which we used regularly and are a cheap way of getting to other beaches along the coast .. 15 mins walk down to Dover beach and the Gap .. all in easy reach .. wish we could of stayed longer !! .. always a pleasure to visit Barbados our "Happy Place " look forward to coming back.. Best Wishes.. Lucy Karrie Claire & Eleanor X 🇬🇧
~ lucy N
I very much enjoyed staying in Kismet Cottage this December. It is newly and beautifully decorated cottage, with a very “at home” feel to it and with everything you need in it. Mamta even found an extra desk that I needed in order to do some work while I was there. Everything was very clean, the place is just next to the forest and separated from the rest of the yard, so there is a privacy and peace when you are sitting at your outdoor terrace/kitchen area. All windows have mosquito nets, which I find very useful (since, yes, there are many mosquitos here, bring your spray). The cottage is 5-7 min walk to the beach and a nearby shop. Mamta was very responsive to everything that I needed. If I need a place again, I will happily come back to this lovely cottage, I very much recommend it! Ivana
~ I M
My stay hosted by Mamta in Oistins absolutely exceeded expectations. The place itself is gorgeous with a stellar location within walking distance to beaches, restaurants, grocery stores, etc. It was exactly what I was looking for.
Mamta really made the experience far greater than I could have expected - she was very responsive and accommodating to anything I needed during my stay. I truly could not have asked for a better host or a better place for my stay. She certainly strives to ensure guests have the best experience possible and goes above and beyond.
The kitchen is well stocked for long stays where one might want to do regular cooking. The space is very cozy and clean. I spent the majority of my days actually working and the WiFi was able to handle all my needs. Overall, for all my needs, this was an excellent experience and I loved every minute of it.
~ Julie W
Kleines beschauliches Zimmer mit Terrasse und einfach eingerichteter outdoor Küche für knapp 2 Wochen gebucht. Sehr angenehme Unterkunft. Es müssen nur die eigenen Ansprüche etwas herabgesetzt werden. Gute Lage um Barbados zu erkunden. Die Vermieterin ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
~ Detlev R
We had a lovely relaxed 5 night stay at Kismet Cottages. We had the 2 bed house and the rooms were huge with large King size beds and air con. The living space included a well equipped kitchen and indoor (protected by mosquito nets) and outdoor lounges leading to an established garden. The accommodation was within easy walking access to local beaches and the all important ZR buses. Mamta was a lovely host and invaluable as a source of what see, and what is not worth seeing on the island. She also helped to book us a hire car, essential for access to further afield attractions.
~ Guy S
This is a little patch of heaven on earth. The bedroom lounge bathroom and kitchen facilities are all so spacious and comfortable to use. I can feel my heart rate slowing down and all of my worldly worries leaving my mind which is exactly what I came here for. Lovely neighbourhood tucked away very safe but close to local shops cafes restaurants hotels and of course the beach. Mamta is a very friendly personable host who will bend over backwards to make your stay as great as possible. This place is better than what I expected. I highly recommend this Bajan experience!
~ Rouna A
Absolutely perfect place to stay, home from home, near two stunning beaches, bars, restaurants all close by, very spacious cottage and Mamta the host is extremely accommodating. Set in beautiful gardens on the edge of Dover Woods, monkey watching and birds galour. Very comfy beds and fresh change of linens during our stay which smelt lovely by the way. Will not stay anywhere else when we return, perfect place to stay! Thank you for an amazing holiday in stunning Barbados ❤️
~ Beverley G
We went on short vacation and booked an Air BNB through a friend of ours. We absolutely loved our stay. We loved the backyard and the privacy. Mamta was an amazing hostess and was very helpful with any of our concerns. We were so appreciative with the fact that she let us store our luggage the day we left for a couple of hours . We would most definitely return to her Air BNB the next time we consider visiting Barbados’s .
~ Debbie M
We stayed at Kismet Garden on Feb/Mar 2020. The apartment we got was very spacious with 2 large en-suite bedrooms and clean. There is a nice garden where Albert the turtle is waking about which our little boy loved. There is everything we need for self-catering but also there are variety of restaurants and food stands nearby. The beach is also close. If we go back to Barbados, we'll definitely try to stay there again!!
~ Chiho S
It was an absolut amazing stay at Kismet Garden Cottages. We stayed in the 2-bedroom Villa and had everything we needed. Very well equiped, homely and comfortable place in a beautiful garden, quiet located in a lovely neighbourhood. Close to bus station and about 15 min leisurely walk to Dover Beach. We definitely will come back again. Thanks Mamta for your heartwarming welcome and excellent service!
~ Marcella P
What a wonderful host! Kismet Gardens is a tucked away little gem close to Dover Beach! Ideal for quarantining, should you have to. The little garden is lovely, as is the covered terrace space, and the two bedroom apartment is spacious and equipped with everything you need. The WiFi is superb! Will definitely stay at Kismet again when coming to Barbados. Highly recommend!
~ suzanne c
Mamta is the perfect host. She cares about her guests. She is helpful and knowledgeable about Barbados..she welcomed me and wanted me to enjoy my stay. The accommodation is a short walk to the beach restaurants bars and supermarket and is situated in a safe area. It is quiet and peaceful. I enjoyed my stay very much. Thankyou Mamta.
~ Janice N
Me and my boyfriend had a great stay at the little cottage. It‘s a very safe and calm area, and close to the beach and shops. Also, we saw monkeys in the garden. We would definitely stay there again. :)
Tipps for food around: We would recommend to have breakfast at ‚Bliss Café’ or get a coffee or fruit shake at ‚The Cake Lady Coffee Shop‘.
~ Antonia
Lovely tranquil place with shade, trees, monkeys and hummingbirds... Plenty of space and well equipped kitchen. Parking directly next to the house and minutes away from the hot spots. Staff super super friendly and easy to communicate with. Enjoy your vacation in Barbados 😁
~ Sandra F
We stayed in the 1 bedroom apartment from Nov 22-Dec 8. Spacious property and accommodation. Well equipped kitchen; washing machine. Very quiet yet close to St. Lawrence Gap, public transportation and 2 great beaches. The owner is very responsive and accommodating. Highly recommended.
~ Sue Y
Our stay in the cottage was just perfect. The place is super cozy and the location is fantastic. The only complaint is that they didn’t provide bathroom essentials like shampoo or soap
~ Elena M
Spent two weeks there lovely my idea of heaven stayed in the small garden room lovely host lovely room .magical time with the monkeys host very friendly and helpful must go back soon
~ Charles S
Great place to be.. very relaxing
Costy garden and near to the beach
Host hast great recommendations for trips, restaurants etc.
~ Bhakti D
Beautifuly presented, a peaceful oasis with an excellent host. Conveniently located off Maxwell Road, near all local amenities.
~ Catríona F
We baked bread and went sailing 😃. Wonderful days
~ Jonathan G