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Historic Saban cottage in Windwardside, all amenities only a 2 minute walk away!

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Althea from above it all
Althea cottage at Carrot St 6
Front porch
Front porch
Village of Windwardside, our tourism hub

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Windward Side, Saba
  • Place, Saba Heritage Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Harry L Johnson Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dutch Museum of Saba
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Saba (SAB-Juancho E. Yrausquin)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Historic Saban cottage in Windwardside, all amenities only a 2 minute walk away!

This cottage was built in a bygone era (1858) in Windwardside and features stunning views of the blue Caribbean, the misty top of spectacular Mt. Scenery, and the picturesque village below. Within 1-3 min you can walk to 2 grocery stores, 6 restaurants, 3 bars, the PO, a dive shop, 2 tourist shops, 2 churches, and a lovely park with museum. It's been a popular tourist rental for 10 years now, especially with divers as the pick up point is just below.

In 2022 a second separate efficiency apartment of 230 sq ft (22 sq m) was completed adjacent to the original cottage. Peter Hytte can be combined with the main cottage if three couples are traveling together, for example, as a small dive group. The apartment has a fully stocked kitchenette however there's plenty of space to dine and socialize all together in Althea Cottage if desired.

For active travelers who don't need as much space as the main cottage offers, Peter Hytte provides the same views and amenities at an attractive price point.

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House Rules

Check in after 11:00 AM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 2:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Windward Side

Located in Windward Side, this cottage is in the mountains and by the ocean. Dutch Museum of Saba and Fort Oranje are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mt Scenery and Sulfur Mine. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Windward Side, Saba

What's nearby

  • Saba Heritage Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Harry L Johnson Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jo Bean Glass Art Studio - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dutch Museum of Saba - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mt Scenery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Saba (SAB-Juancho E. Yrausquin) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hideaway Bar And Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Saba Arawak Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Island Flavor - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Long Haul Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chez Bubba - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Saban cottage in Windwardside, all amenities only a 2 minute walk away! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Saban cottage in Windwardside, all amenities only a 2 minute walk away!?

As of 5 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Saban cottage in Windwardside, all amenities only a 2 minute walk away! on 15 June 2026 start from NZ$371, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Historic Saban cottage in Windwardside, all amenities only a 2 minute walk away!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Saban cottage in Windwardside, all amenities only a 2 minute walk away!?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Historic Saban cottage in Windwardside, all amenities only a 2 minute walk away!?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Where is Historic Saban cottage in Windwardside, all amenities only a 2 minute walk away! located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is steps away from Harry L Johnson Museum and Jo Bean Glass Art Studio. Saba Heritage Center and Dutch Museum of Saba are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve been to Saba/Althea cottage twice now … it’s one of our favorite spots in the world!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

timothy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice comfortable casual accommodations. Very convenient to amazing bakery open for breakfast and lunch, other restaurants nearby. Only critique of Althea Cottage is that the gas stove’s flame controls didn’t work well.
Daily breakfast at Busy Bee Bakery. Wonderful baked goods and very friendly locals!
Local newt
Being happy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Althea Cottage is in a perfect location for a trip to Saba. You can walk to everything in Windwardside—grocery store, bakery, restaurants & bars, and the Mt Scenery trailhead. No need for a rental car. Very well appointed kitchen, and the recycling aspect was easily complied with, and you felt like you were doing your part with little to no sacrifice. It is a stunning historic dwelling, and we hope to be back one day to a truly unique Caribbean island. Jeff was an amazing host, and he knows Saba inside and out. Well done, Sir.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth W C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful stay in this comfortable, well situated and historic cottage. Our host, Jeff, was extraordinary, providing an excellent orientation to beautiful Saba and informing us about everything we needed to know to maximize our brief time on the island. His referrals to restaurants and activities were perfect. We look forward to returning as soon as we can!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Loretta M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful stay at Althea Cottage on the beautiful island of Saba!Our host Jeffrey was amazing! Helpfully guiding us from initial contact in June, then an unexpected flight cancellation and throughout our stay over Halloween weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed hearing his stories of life on the island.The love and care that he has been put into the cottage is very apparent and you feel at home as soon as you arrive. It was lovely to open the doors to the evening breezes each night after days spent diving & hiking. We look forward to returning for an even longer stay next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scuba trip

Very pleased with the responsiveness of the owner, and location of the property. Exactly what we were looking for. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and beautiful property

We enjoyed our stay very much. The cottage had everything we needed and more! Appreciate Jeff and all his knowledge. He was always available to answer questions etc. We loved being able to walk right down to Windward side and surrounding areas. We would stay again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shahram

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was an epic experience amazing charming house! Jeff and Cece and Peddy were amazing and in constant communication. If you ever get a chance definitely visit this island and this cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Althea Cottage was absolutely amazing! It is a historic chattel cottage located centrally within Windwardside village. It is a short walk away from the Busy Bee Bakery, which is a phenomenal place to enjoy breakfast, a snack, or lunch. It is also in close proximity to the grocery store and restaurants. The cottage overlooks the village, and you can also view the sea in the distance from both the right and left. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you need to cook. The living room is very spacious and comfortable. The bedroom and bathroom are very well furnished. The cottage has the most wonderful patio area with table and chairs and is framed with a beautiful rock garden.Jeff was aa wonderful host! He was there to meet us when we arrived. He provided us a tour of the cottage and answered any questions that we had. He was available during our stay for any additional information that we requested. The people who live on Saba are very environmentally conscious. Jeff upholds and supports this vision and has set up his rental cottage to conserve water and recycle. It was refreshing in my opinion and made me really think about resources such as water and disposables.Saba is an amazing island and it's beauty surpasses much I have seen in the Caribbean. The hiking trails are phenomenal. I highly recommend staying at Althea cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arno v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic cottage

We had a wonderful stay at Althea cottage. Jeff was very friendly and every morning we had a brief chat when Jeff passed by when he started his morning walk and we were sitting on the terrace with our coffee enjoying the first sunshine. The cottage is in the center of Windward site and from there the bakery (daily fresh bread) and supermarket is just across the street. Several good restaurants on walking distance and also close to some marvelous trails. In the cottage everything was there for preparing breakfast/lunch or diner, relaxing chairs to sit inside when it was raining (yes we had some rain),Nice and clean bedrooms.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Little Community

The people of Saba are very friendly. This location has many fantastic restaurant choices within a short walk. Our host Jeffery was wonderful. Very helpful. Because he lives next door he's always available. The cottage was roomy for the 2 of us. WiFi worked great and there's plenty of electrical outlets (American Style 110 volt). I can say enough nice things about this rental.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing cottage. We canceled our plans in Philipsburg to spend 5 nights on Saba. Great choice! The island is incredible and this cottage in Windwardside was perfect for us. We enjoyed world-class scuba diving with Sea Saba. Easy walk to bakery, markets, bars and restaurants. Near several hiking trails. We did not rent a car and did not need one. Excellent host! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

High Vibe Perfection.

We arrived on Saba to be greeted by the driver that had been arranged by our host. We were then driven up to the charming village of Windward Side. Please anticipate taking lots of pictures and video. The host, Jeff was friendly and welcoming, as well as being an oracle of invaluable information on this unique island. He went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. The cottage is like something out of a Hemingway novel. Only wish we could have stayed a bit longer. We would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Saba!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Hill Top Cottage

This cottage is top notch. Very comfortable and well located in the heart of Windwardside close to markets, shopping and good restaurants. It has everything you need for a short or long stay. Patio out back right under Mt. Scenery where you can see the clouds over the top of mt. Beautiful garden. Jeff/owner was very responsive and knowledgeable. Loved talking with him. Great person! Bedrooms separated by living room and kitchen. Very nice private layout. Definitely would stay here again! Thanks to Jeff!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Diving vacation in Saba.

Three of us came to Saba for the first time, for a diving vacation. We had a great time and Althea's Cottage worked out perfectly for us. The 2 bedrooms with bath were at opposite ends of the house, we had a kitchen with dining, a large living room sitting area and back yard patio area. We were able to use an outdoor clothesline daily for drying our diving attire. The cottage is located with convenient walking access several restaurants, 2 grocery stores, a delicious bakery. and the Swinging Door Bar. We went on 2 hikes which were also within walking distance. The weather was favorable to keeping the doors and winds open which allowed the tropical breeze to flow through the rooms. Jeff our host, was very accommodating and help us with any needs or questions. We all agree it would be nice to return.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Week in Saba!

Our stay in Saba was spectacular! The cottage is charming, comfortable, functional and ideally located above Windwardside. It was a perfect home base for our daily hiking, and diving activities. We cooked most of our meals and found the kitchen to be well equipped including pots, pans, skillets, utensils, spices, etc. The house is located very close to two grocery stores that we found offered a great selection compared to many other carribean islands that we have visited. The matress was extremely comfortable and the house was never too warm due to a constant breeze. We enjoyed the cool breeze in the evening. The bathroom is functional and even had an ample supply of shampoo, conditioner and body wash. The island, cottage and people we met made me feel as if I had traveled back in tome to a bygone era. The diving was good and the hiking spectacular. We did not rent a car, but probably will on our next visit so that we can explore more of the island. The car rental facility is right down the hill from the house. Be sure to hike to Mt. Scenery, enjoy a dinner at Tropics, visit Saba lace and learn about the amazing history of the "Saba Lace Ladies" who continue to carry on the rich tradition. The island is impeccably clean and we did not encounter one homeless animal (very different from many of the islands we have visited). Jeff is a warm and friendly host who we enjoyed chatting with. I highly reccomend visiting Saba and staying at Althea cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johannes K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host and the atmosphere in and around the cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

José

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Casa típica de la isla. Bien conservada y comoda.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jeffrey Vadheim

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I'm Jeff, a retired physician who ran a large B&B in Phoenix, AZ for 10 years. I found Saba on a map when I was 9 and vowed to visit the island one day. I vacationed here 30 times and finally bought one of the homes I used to rent to continue hosting travelers in my second retirement. I have since built a small cottage for myself at the far end of the property so I am available all the time for questions or assistance.

Why they chose this property

Historic from 1858, comfortable, airy, situated on a large property for this island (nearly 1/4 acre) with stunning views from both front and back patios.

What makes this property unique

Best central location for all amenities visitors need in the main central tourist area of the island. A rental car is really not needed, you can walk everywhere and hitchhike to the other towns if you like. The views are strikingly gorgeous out to the ocean on both sides and constant breezes with the many doors open on the cottage mean AC is rarely needed.

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch

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