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Eco Cabin in remote Caribbean Woodlands

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Terrace/patio
Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroomSleeps 258 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Eco Cabin in remote Caribbean Woodlands

The cottage is Caribbean style, its walls covered in wooden shingles, with shuttered windows and a large open deck. It is tucked away in a remote and wooded valley. It is a short walk from the car parking area to the cabin - a narrow path covered in bamboo leaves. There is a patio area with an outside table and a BBQ. The kitchen is open sided, birds flying through! There is everything you would need from espresso coffee maker to knife sharpener! The pots and pans hang on the wall.
The cabin is totally eco and is powered with solar energy, the sockets are 110v USA with a 1000 watt inverter. All the water is rain water. The shower is open. The bedroom is large with windows on 3 sides. The door on the 4th side leads Narnia like through the wardrobe to the kitchen and shower. From the netted four poster bed, you look through balcony and garden to the hills covered in lemon grass. There are comfy chairs and a hammock on the balcony, perfect for a lounge with a book (there is a selection) and a glass of two! The cottage has a garden and teak lounge chairs for you to watch the stars or sunbathe... Although we are in this quiet and hidden valley it is only a rather lovely short drive down Fig Tree Drive to the nearest beach at Carlisle Bay. Beyond Carlisle Bay are some of the best beaches in Antigua laid out before you along the West Coast, the side with the Caribbean sea.

Property manager

Louise Sandiford

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Outdoor shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: On the balconies only please

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Boat on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 625 sq ft (58 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: We have free roaming dogs, duck and chickens

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Some areas not safe for young children - pond etc.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Lets discuss, but not no !
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Eco Cabin Remote Caribbean Woodlands Sawcolts
Eco Remote Caribbean Woodlands Sawcolts
Eco Remote Caribbean Woodlands
Eco Cabin in Remote Caribbean Woodlands John Hughes
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About the neighborhood

Map
Sawcolts, St. Mary's Parish

What's nearby

  • Falmouth Harbour Marina - 9 min drive
  • Carlisle Bay Beach - 9 min drive
  • Sir Vivian Richards Stadium - 11 min drive
  • Nelson's Dockyard - 13 min drive
  • Jolly Beach - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • V.C. Bird Intl. Airport (ANU) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dan's Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hibiscus Sports Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sweet T's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Indian Summer - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Eco Cabin in remote Caribbean Woodlands pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Eco Cabin in remote Caribbean Woodlands?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eco Cabin in remote Caribbean Woodlands?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Eco Cabin in remote Caribbean Woodlands located?

Situated by the sea, this cabin is steps from Fig Tree Drive, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites and Carlisle Bay Beach. Rendezvous Bay Beach is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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Eco Cabin in remote Caribbean Woodlands Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott A., HAVERFORDWEST

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience in a lovely location.
What a fantastic place to stay, if you are wanting to get away from it all then Tranquil Farm lives up to its name. We spent a week in this lovely cabin surrounded by the sounds of the woodlands. The accommodation is really comfortable and beautifully furnished and has a really homely feel to it, the owners have really made an effort and we loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My favorite place
❤️
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect peaceful cabin
The location requires a car, 4x4 ideally, but once you find it it’s a wonderful peaceful place with all the amenities you need. There was even a bottle of wine and some food to see us through the first night. The cabin is ideal for people that want out of the hustle and bustle and want to relax in nature, with the dogs, chickens and birds making a regular appearance. Highly recommend a visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dionne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Eco Cottage Experience
The location is great for a restful holiday!! The cottage is cute and very well done. We had everything we needed. The host were great and the welcome food was spot on and needed! The dogs are super friendly maybe too friendly, if you don’t love that sort of thing. We would do it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical!
I absolutely loved my stay! Peaceful, clean and tidy and all that you need to relax and unwind. Just a Short trip to gorgeous beaches but I looked forward to coming back to the cottage at the end of the day. I am missing it and hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aurelie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay
I stayed with my daughter in this remote eco lodge , and it was perfect! Louise had food for us for us in the fridge for our first meal and breakfast, wonderful touch! The place is very private. Extremely well appointed, great wifi also. We had a great stay, taking a shower looking at the night sky feels very special! Thank you Louise!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What we needed!
Louise's place is absolutely AMAZING! My partner and I had the best time. We did absolutely nothing but enjoyed the scenery, the sounds of the ducks, chickens and birds. Sleeping with the windows opened and we especially loved the view of the sunrise from the bed. It didn't hurt having a few friendly visit from Chloe🐶 and Bash 🐶either. After a busy year, this was exactly what we needed "TO RELAX". Thank you Louise! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Splendid Isolation
Had an absolutely wonderful stay at Tranquil Farm with Louise. She is a superb and gracious hostess and the property was even more perfect than I had imagined. You'll want a 4x4 (as you will anywhere in Antigua), otherwise, it's a totally self-contained paradise. Can't wait to come back. Thank you, Louise!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Manette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin surrounded by nature
We had a wonderful stay. The cabin is as charming as the photos and has even more special touches than we knew about. Old-fashioned kitchen implements, lovely food in the refrigerator, charcoal crayons and paper, chickens, birds, and two endearing canine ambassadors who adopted us. We especially loved the open-air kitchen, dining area, and shower surrounded by lush trees and a mini-rain forest. Martin, who took care of us, could not have been more gracious, helpful and enlightening about the island. We had a storm one day that kept us at home, and it was the best day of the vacation. Only one piece of advice - consider renting a car with four-wheel drive, maybe a SUV that's higher off the road because the roads are rocky.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you love Nature, you will love Eco Cabin
Everything, but the bedroom is outdoors which is exactly what I expected. If you are looking for a location in the heart of a town you will be disappointed. But if you love birds on the handrail while you sit on the porch having coffee, mongoose running thru the trees 20 ft. away, and nature I can not think of any better location. Louise is a great host. And my wife, who is a accomplished baker states that het homemade bread is the best that she has ever eaten!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing experience…..
To start, Louise is a lovely host and makes you feel so welcome. The Eco Cabin is just what we expected, one with nature. You soon adjust to all of the forest noises that lull you to sleep. It’s so relaxing sitting on the terrace listening to the birds during the day and the crickets and frogs at night. Nature is all around you and you’re reminded of this constantly in the most amazing ways. This is a must to experience and we ll definitely be going back again. Thank you Louise.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic cabin in the woods
If your childhood had memories of a summer cabin with the sound of frogs, crickets, creaking trees and a cool breeze singing you to sleep at night you’ll love this cabin. It’s a bit rustic but with lots of comforts and a big front porch with comfy chairs for taking it all in. Our favorite stay of 5 during our extended visit. But you must love animals - friendly dogs and chickens. Louise makes you feel right at home from a welcoming meal to thick bathrobes. The outside shower is a treat. Put Sawcolts Methodist Church in your GPS to make it easy to find. It’s just a minute or two from there. Book it!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great novel
Words may just not be enough to convey our extraordinary experience at this beautifully and sustainably designed cabin nestled in the lush green hills of the island. Louise has built a wonderful homestead that truly escapes time and brings you to a place that feels like the setting of a great adventure novel with all supporting characters present, including a couple of friendly and playful dogs, chickens supplying your first mornings eggs, roosters waking you to enjoy breakfast with the birds and morning light on the porch, and the duck that occasionally laughs (at you?) in the distance. Louise also knows how to make her guests feel right at home, is available if needed, though leaves you to enjoy the surroundings completely at your own leisure. We were even welcomed with quality provisions in the fridge upon arrival. Such a well thought place must be accompanied by a thoughtful host after all! The location is a great launching point to explore the island, particularly the more remote and breathtaking southwest, the closest beach being a short drive through the rainforest down Fig Tree Drive at Carlisle Bay with water so clear that spear fishers are out on a calm day. On top of that, a beach outing is made that much more comfortable with amenities available as though you're at home. I could write a book about Louise's place, but I'm running up on the word limit and because you can actually go and experience it yourself, I highly recommend just that!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Favorite accommodation in the Caribbean
We have been to several Caribbean islands, and Louise's cabin in the woods is by far our favorite place we have stayed. It is more charming than the posted images, if that is possible. Louise couldn't have been more welcoming or helpful. While a 4-wheel drive is a necessity and the location is off the beaten track, it is well worth the extra effort to find this little piece of heaven. It is a destination itself--great local walks (with or without her very friendly and well-behaved dogs) and a chance to see a part of the island most visitors don't. The outdoor shower feels very private and has the best hot water. The flush toilet, electric lights, and gas-powered refrigerator all make you forget how eco it really is. While somewhat out-of-the-way, the cabin is closer to most of the island's more interesting attractions than is, for example, Dickenson Bay, where we had previously stayed. Don't miss Wallings Dam and walking to the top of the hill for a view of Guadaloupe and Montserrat. And Rendezvous Bay Beach is lovely (although, as remote as it is by car--again 4-wheel drive is necessary!--people boat over from Falmouth Harbour and English Bay, so don't expect to be alone). I miss Louise and the dogs and the birds and the cabin and the woods and the entire experience. I want to go back!

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cottage off the Grid
This Eco Cabin is completely off the grid, from both a power source and location. Electricity and hot water are solar powered. The kitchen is equipped with refrigerator and new gas stove/oven. Coffee is brewed with a Bialetti espresso pot so if you want to bring your own you could travel with a small electric maker (US plugs) and use outlets in the large bedroom on a desk or out on the covered porch where the lamp is plugged in. The bedroom is nicely appointed with a comfortable bed with mosquito netting, screens on windows, desk, chairs and ample storage space. There is a large selection of books and oil pastels to get creative with. The outdoor shower is large and really nice and has an adjoining toilet room with sink. The covered porch has a dining table and several chairs to read and relax. The large Lasko floor fan can be moved around for your comfort. There is an effective mosquito capture drum and I don't think I got any bites during my three night stay. You just need to cover up before dusk and early morning. The cabin is in the woods and there is nobody around other than the owner, ducks, chickens and roosters, and the owner's two dog friendly security patrol. It is about 10-15 minutes off Fig Tree Drive and probably 30 mins to Jolly Harbor and 30 mins to Falmouth Harbor Antigua Yacht Club area. Even though I had a very small Kia rental, I was able to get in and out, even after heavy rains. If you want to checkout and check-in to nature this is the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Justin M., Mississippi

Why stay elsewhere?
While searching for a place to stay during our trip to Antigua, I had several criteria in mind. I'd like to list them and explain how Tranquil Farm met the criteria, revealed new criteria we hadn't thought of, and exceeded our expectations. We needed to get away from everything! The property offers seclusion without being frustratingly difficult to reach. The central location is ideal for people looking to explore the island. The driveway is really fun to traverse, just make sure you rent a vehicle with some ground clearance! We wanted peace and a certain kind of quiet! The property is in the rainforest, so quiet nights aren't really an option. However, the noises we sought to and did in fact hear (frogs insects and birds) in the candlelight will put you in a trance while you lie in the four poster under the mosquito netting with the windows up and balancing a cold rum punch on your belly. We wanted simplicity! Tranquil Farm is completely "off the grid" and can be as primitive as you want it to be. The cottage has lots of windows and the climate is so perfect that air con isn't necessary. There's a continer of fresh water and a charcoal brazier for cooking. There are also lots of candles and kerosene lamps. Not feeling so primitive? There's solar powered LED lighting, a fan, a radio, bedside lamps, wifi, two sinks, a real toilet, well stocked fridge (fed two for nearly a week) and very hot water in the outdoor shower. The one thing we didn't expect was The owner herself. One of our fondest memories of the trip was getting to know her. We spent hours on our day of departure chatting and drinking delicious coffee. She met our every need as guests and more. She's extremely interesting and has a lot to offer in the way of Caribbean travel advice. If you're going to Antigua, do yourself a favor and stay at Tranquil Farm. During the long flight home you'll enrapture your fellow passengers with the adventures you're likely to have had in choosing the type of trip travelers who'll find Tranquil Farm appealing. If you want an interesting trip, please make this your home base. The only thing you'll regret is having to leave!

10/10 Excellent

Isabel M., Granby, Quebec

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tout simplement magnifique
Vraiment un site enchanteur, un petit cottage parfait, l'arrivée extra, déja des vivres dans le frigo, on se sent déjà chez nous. Louise nous a accueilli avec patience et générosité, elle était très agréable avec nous, toujours prête a nous aider, mais discrète. Nous avons apprécié nos conversations avec cette dernière. Nous avons partagé le tout avec la nature et les animaux de la ferme. Une semaine parfaite !
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Far From the Madding Crowd
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here even though we did not get the best of the weather. The occasional visit from Louise’s dogs or ducks was fun, and I didn’t mind sharing my toast with the local bullfinches
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Back to Nature
My husband and I loved staying at Tranquil Farm. Ms. Louise was very nice, and the atmosphere of the cabin was amazing! We like to birdwatch, and we didn't even have to leave the porch to see some of the best species!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
After the last few years this property was exactly what our spirits needed. A beautifully located property away from it all but only 20 minutes from everything. The dogs would ch to in daily and added to the joy this place creates. Louise is so wonderful. Hope to be able to visit again. A must stay when wanting a non resort vacation to Antigua.
Stayed 18 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

James Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil Days...
The cottage and surrounding property were precisely as described. Upon arrival I found that Louise had delivered a freshly baked loaf of her delicious homemade bread, fresh eggs from her chickens, her homemade pasta sauce and guava jam, and had supplied the refrigerator with butter, cereal, milk and a bottle of wine. Louise was a gracious and attentive hostess throughout my week-long stay and Martin was always ready to help. My stay was "Tranquil" with the exception of manmade noises of high revving engines and barking dogs., unfortunately often into the late hours of the night. The pleasing sounds of tree frogs, birds and insects, which I had looked forward to, were often drowned out by the manmade sounds. I enjoyed the company of Louise's dogs (I would have brought Sam home with me if I could). Most mornings I was up early to drive to English Harbour to meet friends for diving or hiking, about a 25 minute drive. I may stay here again, but will remember to bring some ear plugs.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Get Away
The property was exactly as shown in the pictures. There was absolutely no disappointment on arrival and there was a bonus of a small gaggle of ducks that came to visit and wandered around the property. Lousie answered all my questions prior to arrival. I was there for 4 days to get away while doing an online seminar. The internet worked beautifully. Louise was the right amount of there when you needed her but not intrusive. And the cottage was a lovely, comfortable retreat. I will definitely do it again and would recommend it to anyone wanting to get off the grid for a short stay, as I did, or an extended retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Luke F.

Perfect Getaway
We don't usually write reviews of places we've stayed. Think it is because of the let down at the end of a vacation, but mostly I think it is because I won't take the time. Tranquil Farm is the exception. My wife and I spent 2 weeks at Louise's cottage, such a wonderful home away from home. Everything you need for your daily outings, including: a beach bag, cooler, and some super comfy flashy beach chairs. Exceptional Island advice is also available from your hostess if requested. Gonna miss our daily run/walks with Ruby and Scabbers, such wonderful canine companions. Thank you Louise, our most gracious hostess, for such a fun, adventure filled, truly memorable vacation on your beautiful island. P.S. One day we hope to return to stay in your most exotic scenic new cottage on the hill.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tina D., Texas

Fabulous time!
This cottage is exactly as pictured. Perfect for those wanting a getaway from the hustle and bustle of a resort. It is clean and has all one needs for an indoor/outdoor camping-like adventure. We loved it. And the beaches were not too far away. Louise, the owner, is a most gracious lady and made sure we were comfortable. Yes, we needed an SUV to get there as the road leading to the cottage is quite rocky and uneven. We were greeted by 3 large, loving dogs. Geckos abound along with many beautiful friendly birds. We most likely will return as we are now endeared to this place. The local people are quite friendly and helpful, also. Thank you, Louise!