Two adult Couples rented Freyers Well Bay House-Barbados from February 8-22-2023.
Based on pictures, descriptions, and emails with VBRO and BSL rental we have the following comments regarding our experience on site. First the generous ocean property is well laid out, beautiful trees, grassy areas, and a couple of seating options near the ocean cliffs. The online pictures capture only the best angles and do not accurately depict the house or its features, particularly inside layout with bathrooms not directly adjacent to the bedrooms. The road going into the property was steep and in horrendous condition, needs major work done. At the gate was a large pothole, making it difficult to enter / exit the gate area. There was no mention or pictures of all the items in this document or on the website to caution our decision to rent the property! The Driveway is very narrow and to avoid scraping the wall side, woody shrubs on the other side of the drive scratched the side of our vehicle, costing us $500 upon return to the rental agency.
An outdoor grill was provided and cleaned by the grounds keeper, who did provide charcoal left over from the last guests. However, there was no lighter fluid; we searched all over the island to buy the lighter fluid, It was not an easy find! We left our fluid for the next guests. Lighter fluid should have been provided. Our major inconvenience & complaint is NO warm/ hot water throughout the house (kitchen and bathrooms) every morning! We approached the grounds keeper who suggested late afternoon or evening showers. He made mention of turning on a booster, but we did not see any improvement in getting anything but cold water. The kitchen was small, but well stocked with dishware and utensils. Note: small black bugs were crawling around everywhere! In the cabinets, refrigerator and on surfaces and dishes. The kitchen’s gas stove burners were too hot to cook on, even on low/simmer, the knobs did not control the flame very well and the burner grates did not provide a level / stable surface for cooking with pots and skillets. . . frustrating! part I of II