About this property
Secret Cove 1 is an enchanting colonial-style timber home, tucked among rustling tropical plants and swaying palms overlooking a secluded bay. Set within an intimate compound of four homes, it offers discreet luxury, understated style, and a warm, unpretentious escape from the bustle of everyday life.
Its elegant white-washed facade features a classic Bajan pillared veranda, decorative gables, and lush, artfully untamed gardens filled with fragrant flowers, ocean sounds, and cooling trade winds. Outdoor living is effortless here, with a dining terrace, barbecue, gazebo, and relaxed wicker lounge and dining furniture creating a seamless connection with nature.
Perched on the cliff, this aptly named pied-à-terre is ideal for a romantic retreat, two couples, or a small family. Graceful and refreshingly natural in style, it offers a welcome contrast to the glittering west coast resorts, inviting guests to slow down, reconnect, and embrace the rhythms of island life.
Inside, the interiors are calm and genteel, with a soft creamy palette, natural timbers, and abundant natural light. Two tranquil bedrooms provide chic comfort: a double room with soft powder-blue accents and a twin room with dusty pink tones, both enhancing the home-like atmosphere of this unique retreat.
Secret Cove 1 is vibrant yet understated, with a charming blend of indoor and outdoor living and the magical seclusion of a private beach and cove, giving guests the feeling of discovering their own hidden corner of Bajan paradise.
Secret Cove 1 is nestled a short distance from Holetown in the district of Derricks, St James, on the west coast of Barbados, also known as the “platinum coast.”
Just a short distance from Secret Cove 1, is The Cliff restaurant, which has been widely regarded as one of the finest and most popular restaurants in the Caribbean. Having earned multiple international awards and accolades, The Cliff is often included in lists of the Top Restaurants in the world.
This stretch of coast is an intriguing melting pot of superior luxe, high-end spas, world-class golf resorts and star-studded restaurants as well as eclectic and historical local life.
Holetown will offer a slice of local Bajan life. The Chattel village is a melting pot of artisans, offering local crafts, art and jewellery. The Chattel houses provide a striking contrast to the colonial residences with their dazzling white coral facades and open verandas; the former are vividly coloured with fancy gables and gingerbread fretwork. The Chattel houses date back to plantation days; the small wooden shacks were designed to be movable, yet this didn’t limit their decorative charm; finished in candy pinks and pistachio greens with pretty shutters and sloping roofs.
Speightstown, also known as “little Bristol,” offers evocative local life, fisherman casting their catch on the jetty, a distinctly nautical feel along with street vendors and eclectic dining options.
The island’s capital, Bridgetown, is known for its British colonial architecture and historical sites blending with colourful shopping, an abundance of sea-based activities and unesco world heritage status.
Water sports enthusiasts will be in their element, from sailing to snorkelling, jet-skiing to kite-surfing, Barbados has it all. One of the greatest delights of this island is boarding the sparkling waters for a catamaran cruise, along with a decadent buffet meal and drinks.
Accommodation
The Apartment
Secret Cove 1 is just that - a ground floor apartment smuggled away from the hustle & bustle of day-to-day life. No need for a swimming pool, as guests have immediate beach access.
Ground Floor
- Dining & living area
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Master double bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with twin beds
- Family bathroom
Exterior
- Barbecue
- Gazebo
- Lawn area
- Outdoor dining & furniture
- Parasols
- Private Parking
- Sun loungers