Prospect, an exclusive secret gem on the west coast of Barbados, hidden in a small cove between the Batts Rock and Fitts Village, is an ideal getaway for those who yearn for a serene holiday by the Caribbean. Soak in the sun on the beautiful white-sand beaches listening to the waves crashing at your feet and watching the catamarans sail by. Go snorkeling to explore the small reefs and marvel at the colorful tropical fish or go kayaking or paddleboarding on the calm aquamarine waters – Prospect is a perfect location to set a base for all these outdoor activities on the sea and more. Close to all the popular beaches, tourist attractions, and shopping areas, you cannot ask for more on your Caribbean holiday! Check out Airbnb’s top vacation rentals in Prospect and book today!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 06, 2024.
1. Comfortable studio close to the beach (from USD 51)
Stay in this comfortable studio apartment located in a beautiful traditional house in a quiet neighborhood, minutes away from the local beach, shopping and entertainment areas. This studio in Husbands Gardens in St. James accommodates two guests and has a sitting area, dining area, a deck for lounging, air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, free Wifi, private washer and a well-equipped kitchen. It is ideal for a comfy night’s stay after a relaxing day at the beach.
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great wifi as wellnice cozy place with all the amenities requiredthe air-conditioning and the tv function perfectly as well as all other applianceslarge fan keeps the place coolcomfortable room with a kitchenetteCleanliness:
very clean and well maintainedit was very clean and susan was accomodatingit was clean quiet and well maintainedthe house was clean and comfortableit was clean and with plenty of good quality utensilsHost:
she and liam were excellent hosts and so helpfulsusan was a great hostsusan is a great hostsusan is a amazing hostoverall susan was a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
situated in a nice quiet neighborhood it was close to everything i neededthe apartment was located in a nice neighbourhoodit's super cleanly amazing spot great locationthe property is located in a quiet residential area which i enjoyedamazing place to stay would definitely come back again
2. Spectacular ocean-view retreat (from USD 110)
Planning for a romantic retreat in Wanstead? Go no further from the cozy Alamanda Sea View Apartment which offers stunning views of the aquamarine sea and the cruise liners sailing along the coast. Stay in this beautiful sea-facing one-room apartment in St.James near Holetown and Warrens and conveniently located near the west coast beaches, restaurants and markets. This newly renovated rental with private access has a spacious bedroom with large closets, an ensuite bathroom, a dining area and a fully-equipped kitchen. Sunbathe on the lounge chairs in the flower garden or watch the crimson sunset on the sea – you are sure to create lasting memories at this place!
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excellent air conditioners tv and kitchen appliancesair conditioner was nice to have a cool nightthe kitchen is fully equipped and denise was kind enough to leave some staples for usthe apartment is a bright private space with a stunning view of the caribbean seaa lovely colourful comfortable and well equipped apartment with great views over the seaCleanliness:
very clean and the kitchen is well equippedvery clean and nicely equipped with a full kitchendenise’s airbnb is lovely very clean and has an amazing view of the oceandenise's place is gorgeous the view of the ocean is amazing and the apartment is very clean and roomythe apartment is very nicely appointed; everything is brand new clean and comfortableHost:
yikes thank goodness for my hostdenise was a very nice host very professionaldenise is a friendly accommodating host that provided thoughtful helpful and excellent hospitalityshe is a wonderful host and i loved that she greeted us personally upon arrivaldenise was the best host you can ask forRead more reviewsLocation:
so the location was greatnice central location in a very safe quiet and easy to access neighborhoodgreat location gorgeous apartment acessible to great beachesdenise's place is great; it's got everything to ensure a very comfortable staybeautiful quiet location with direct views of the blue ocean and the lush garden
3. Fabulous studio apartment (from USD 125)
Want to wake up to the sound of the waves crashing onto the white-sand shores? This stylishly renovated studio in a beautiful white sea-front house in Fitts village is perfect for you! Although the studio is on the street-facing side, you are only 10 meters (10.9 yards) away from the sandy beach. The studio offers a comfy bed, a lounge area with a TV and Wifi, a dining area, a private bathroom as well as a fully-equipped kitchen. The outdoor plunge pool within a garden with barbeque facilities is ideal for you to relax in as you watch the sun set in the Caribbean Sea.
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the air conditioning and fans were amazingthere is ac and also fans in the room and we were always super comfortable insidea good sized apartment with comfortable furnishings and kitchen facilitieswe would definitely return although would look to get a sea facing apartment next timethe white dishes and wine glasses and kitchen amenities were greatCleanliness:
very modern clean studio right after renovationbeautiful place and amazing beach access very clean and stylish interior designvery clean apartment fantastic beach and conveniently locatedgreat apartment very stylish clean - had everything you could want we were impressedthe place is very clean and modern and freshly updated/remodeledHost:
friendly staff including suzette and eleanor happy to offer advice or helpeveryone associated with the property was quite friendly and helpfulsteve was a great host and always replied quickly to what few questions we hadhost of the villa steve he is the most helpful and with a fantastic hospitality man i ever metagain steve and marlil were amazing hosts and made our cropover very season even betterRead more reviewsLocation:
supermarket and bus stop are super closeand the location in fitts village was the bestgreat location for food shopping and local transportgreat location two steps away from a beautiful beachgreat place in a great location
4. Beachfront two-bedroom apartment (from USD 250)
Located right in front of one of the most beautiful beaches on the coast, this luxurious two-bedroom apartment is where you should stay if you’re looking for the true Caribbean experience. With a sweeping view of the aquamarine sea from the verandah and easy access to the beach through its beautiful tropical garden, this rental offers one of the best locations to stay in Prospect. Spacious and comfortable, the stylish apartment has a plush living room complete with a TV and Wifi. The living room opens out to a large verandah with a seating area from where you can enjoy the panoramic view. A modern and well-stocked kitchen is provided for you to cook your meals. The two comfortable bedrooms assure you of a good night’s rest. There is also a neat plunge pool with deck chairs in the garden for you to enjoy the Caribbean sun.
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the apartment is stunning – its full of light and views from all windowsthis is a fantastic apartment with wonderful views of the stunning caribbean seathe air conditioning of the bedrooms is great for a good night sleepgreat space exceptional view of the sea very comfortable living space loved the bathroomthe apartment has a huge terrace with a table to eat sunchairs and coffee-table and chairsCleanliness:
ultra modern and really cleanspacious clean and full of little touchesthe apartment itself was extremely clean beautifully furnished and it included a stove dishes/pots and washer(clothes)great apartment - loved the decor very clean and the best viewthe plunge pool and bbq area were excellent and kept professionally cleaned at all timesHost:
your staff is wonderfulyou are definitely a great hoststephen was a fantastic host and was extremely helpfulthe host was very attentive i would stay here again thank you very muchthe house is great and stephen is an attentive hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was perfectlocation on a whole is perfecta fantastic appartment and location and would definitely recommendthe apartment has a great location to get around the island as it is centrally locatedgreat location and on the beach
5. Serene apartment with tropical garden (from USD 109)
If you are looking for a serene place to stay away from the din and bustle of the town yet close to the pristine beaches, the Palms Diamond is the right choice for you! Clean, cozy, fully air-conditioned with a beautiful tropical garden to boot, this property is located in a quiet suburban neighborhood in Saint James, six minutes away from the beaches, six minutes from the cultural hub of Warrens, 15 minutes from Bridgetown, 10 minutes away from Holetown and close to all the major tourist attractions. This ground-floor one-bedroom apartment offers a separate living room with a smart TV and Wifi, a dining area and a fully-stocked kitchen.
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ceiling fans and air conditioning was necessary and worked beautifullythe a/c and wifi is brilliant and having a washing machine was really usefulthe apartment was impeccable and the air con kept me cool and provided a relaxing stayin fact the apartment is better in reality than described onlinewe were grateful for the breakfast ingredientsCleanliness:
it was very clean and modernthe apartment is clean and as describedthe apartment is clean equipped and well maintainedmargaret’s home is impeccably clean and tastefully and very comfortably designed and maintainedmodern clean quite convenient locationHost:
margaret was a great hostmargaret was such an amazing hostshe was very responsive and helpfulmargaret was more than a host she is a wonderful and lovely womanwe had a wonderful stay margret is an awesome hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was ideal for me proximate to work shopping and the beachthe apartment had very good access to all local attractions and was located in a nice quiet neighborhoodthere is a convenient store around the corner with very welcoming and friendly peopleit is quiet and easily accessible by public transportation (5 min walk)definitely a place to return to
6. Basic two-bedroom apartment (from USD 55)
If you are looking for a no-frills basic apartment in a central yet quiet location near the beach, this is the rental for you. Located on the first floor, this rental offers two bedrooms, one of which is air-conditioned. There is a separate living room and dining area with a functional open-kitchen where you can prepare your meals. The apartment also has a balcony for enjoying the sunshine. In addition to basic amenities like a TV, Wifi, and free parking on the premises, this rental also offers local dishes prepared by a personal chef for an additional fee.
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the air conditioner in the main bedroom saved us from the heat and there were two fans alsothe kitchen amenities were definitely lacking a little and were quite heavily usedonly thing that could have been better was the kitchen amenitiesthe apartment is very big and spacious with lots of fresh (albeit humid) ocean airthere is a cool breeze that blows which helps with keeping the apartment coolHost:
perfect spot and a friendly hostcarl's a great host: welcoming helpful and accommodatingcarl was such a gracious host and made sure that we had a comfortable and enjoyable staybefore arriving carl was kind enough to arrange a taxi to pick us up from the airportcarl was the perfect hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was calm and quietit's a good location with nice beaches and supermarket close bythe location is also perfect as you can take a bus to pretty much anywherebrilliant place to stay a minute away from the beach and the bus stop into towngood location and close to the beach and shops
7. Studio apartment near the beach
Live the Caribbean life in this studio apartment in Fitts village, a five-minute walk away from the beach. The studio offers you a cushy sofa that doubles up as a bed, a laptop-friendly workspace with Wifi, a flat-screen TV, a functional kitchenette and an ensuite bathroom. Enjoy the mind-blowing sunset views as you take a dip in the pool outside or rejuvenate your frayed nerves at the hands of a trained spa therapist for a small charge - your Caribbean vacation could not get any better!
Fitts Village, Saint James, Barbados
21.24 km (13.2 mi) from Animal Flower Cave & RestaurantSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
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the view from the pool area was beautifulthe pool with the sea views is stunning and you will absolutely love itthe property had a very nice pool and deck areagreat value beautiful newly remodeled studio with gorgeous pool area and good viewyou can see the ocean from your bed you'll also have free netflix and perfect wifiCleanliness:
lovely pool area which is always spotless and the pool cleaned every morningthe place was clean and had everything you neededeverything was great and really clean i‘d love to come backthe pool area was well kept and cleanwhat a wonderful place to stay in barbados studio was incredibly clean and just as describedHost:
prudance is a fantastic hostprudance our host very welcoming and useful definitely recommendthese hosts care for their guests book this now you won't regret itbryan jameela and lynn are simply great (staff)the hosts are very friendly always reachable through (hidden by airbnb) or phoneRead more reviewsLocation:
great place close to the bus routegreat location buses go everywheregreat location and accommodations for the pricethe location is also central so it is easy to get arounda great location close to the supermarket beach and bus stops
8. Cheerful apartment close to the beach (from USD 70)
Enjoy a perfect family vacation in this cozy apartment located at a five minutes’ drive from the beach and shopping areas. The cheerfully decorated rental accommodates four guests in its two bedrooms and has a living room area with a TV and Wifi, a fully-equipped kitchen and a covered outdoor deck. Relax in the beautiful outdoor sitting area and enjoy the Caribbean sun!
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the apartment is very comfortable for 2-3 people with the necessary amenitieswe loved the way it was decorated every corner of space in the apartment was utilizedthe apartment was spacious comfortable and well equipped with everything we needed during our stayCleanliness:
very clean quiet spaceapartment is clean cosy and as picturedthe apartment was clean and offers a nice stay on barbadosif you want a clean quiet well priced placethe apartment was clean and everything was as promisedHost:
hosts are friendly and helpfulgreat apartment and lovely hostsshe is always on hand for questions and very friendlythe hosts were really nice and ensured we had everything we neededspacious appartment and very good hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
good location it's close to the highway and bus servicegreat location close to bus stops and a 20 minute walk to some beautiful beachesit’s location was great and located very central to everything on west coastthe location is good: restaurants and public transportation were close and the beach within 15 minutes of walkinglocation was perfect 15 minute walk to local beach
9. En-suite master bedroom by the sea
Becky’s by the Sea, a beautiful coral-stone guest house 50 yards (45 meters) from the sea beach in the quaint Fitts Village, is a perfect place to stay for those who seek a tranquil vacation by the sea. Located close to public transportation, restaurants, supermarket, water sports and 20 minutes from Bridgetown, the rental has a delightful Caribbean style décor. It offers an air-conditioned master bedroom with a king-sized bed and ensuite bathroom. Guests can access the equipped kitchen for cooking an occasional meal. You can enjoy the magnificent sea view from the bay windows or from the rooftop sundeck or from the two patios in the house. Amenities like Wifi, TV and free parking on the premises are also provided to make your stay comfortable and memorable.
20.58 km (12.8 mi) from Animal Flower Cave & Restaurant
Enjoy serenity in Prospect
Prospect, a secret gem by the Caribbean, is an ideal getaway for those seeking a fun holiday in the sun, sand, and sea. Enjoy various watersports here from kayaking, snorkeling, paddle boarding or simply bask in the sun on the white sandy beaches. A visit to Prospect is sure to create memories of a lifetime. Choose from Airbnb’s top vacation rentals in Prospect to make your stay perfect!
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