Meet Sonia
Laid Back, Helpful, Friendly
I have insight into understanding the needs and wants of a visitor to Barbados
On a typical day...
I'm an early bird.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Swimming, Cooking, Photography
Hosting guests since
2017
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within two hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
A large , clean bungalow located in a peace neighbourhood within 20 minutes walking distance to Speightstown beach . Bus stop nearby which takes you the shops , bars and tourist attractions.
There is a lovely garden and patio area to relax and take in the sea breeze as it is located above Speightstown about a third of a mile as the crow flies from the sea . Visitors include monkeys, mongoose , humming birds and parakeets.
Bedroom 1 - double
Bedroom 2 - Twin
Two separate bathrooms
Breakfast included between 7.30 - 9.30am
Tea, coffee , fruit juice
Cereal , toast, jam , fruit
2 eggs - any way
Full English extra USD5 includes , bacon , sausage , mushroom & tomatoes
Or local fish dishes .
I live at the bungalow , in my en-suite , and will be out of your way much of the time. However I will be available to prepare and serve your breakfast in the morning. And to offer advice and suggestions . I can also make myself available for airport pick- ups, local drop offs for a fee.
Off street parking available .
Guests will have private key access to their bedrooms, along with the lounges, garden and patio to promote a relaxed and enjoyable stay . With access to free Wi-Fi and off road parking , a secure garage to store cycles available . A fully functioning kitchen and (laundry facilities 5 USD) are available to support your stay.
Beach equipment is available by arrangement. The beaches are plentiful and beautiful , watch the turtles , go fishing and a number of northern tourist locations.
Note : Ashton Haven is located in a no through road ,the garden area is fenced but the front does have an open drive to the road. This will be a consideration with the full supervision of small children.
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Patio
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
A spacious airy Bajan family home , located in a nice family area with no through road . With a homely garden to explore , singles , couples, ideal for small families with young children are welcome . The rooms are well ventilated with a ceiling fan and access to air conditioning for an nominal fee.
Local Area Facilities
- Swimming
- Beach
- Shopping Centre
- Horse Stables
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
Please note that we require our guests to pay 50% of the booking total to us in advance of the booking to hold your room (on top of the 15% service fee paid to Homestay.com) at the time of booking .
Preferred method of payment PayPal
Cancellation Policy: non - refundable but booking can be moved upon review.
Full outstanding payment to be received upon checking in - Preferred method of payment is PayPal or cash along with key/security deposit of $100 USD The key/security deposit will be returned upon the return of the keys at check out.
Includes breakfast
Tea, coffee , fruit juice
Cereal , toast, jam
2 eggs - any way
Full English extra USD5 - Sausage, bacon , mushrooms & tomato or local fish alternative.
I will be available to prepare and serve your breakfast in the morning. And to offer advice and suggestions . I can also make myself available for airport pick- ups for a fee .
Guest access
Guests will have private key access to their bedrooms and along with the lounges, garden and patio to relax. With access to free Wi-Fi .Off road parking and a secure garage to store cycles available . A fully functioning kitchen and washing facilities are available to support your stay.
Check in time - 12noon , flexible
Checkout time - 12 noon , flexible
No overnight guests
No drugs
Must be respectful to others
Clean up after
No smoking in the house , the smoking area is the picnic bench in the garden .
Beach equipment are available by arrangement. The beaches are plentiful and beautiful , watch the turtles , go fishing and a number of northern tourist locations.
Small children - The garden is fenced off , but the drive way is not . Guests are welcome in the garden , but must fully supervise children from entering the road.
Quiet times between 9pm to 7am daily.
Ask me whatever you want , I will try to be ask helpful as possible . My interaction with my guests will be minimal but highly informative.
No overnight guests , if you do have guests they must leave by 9pm . And by arrangement .
No parties
No Pets
Air Conditioning available between 7pm -7am $20 usd
Laundry load $5 usd
All outstanding account accrued to be settled before checking out in cash or PayPal , receipt.
No smoking in the house or patio . There is a picnic bench and umbrella in the garden as the designated smoking area .
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.