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Romantic Tropical Hideaway - Birds & Bees Cottage

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pool & gazebo
Verandah lounging
verandah dining
bedroom
living room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Large Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Romantic Tropical Hideaway - Birds & Bees Cottage

Birds & Bees Cottage, as the name implies is a romantic stone cottage with shingle roof trimmed with white gingerbread. It has a king sized 4 poster bed draped in netting, antique furniture, a huge 30' x 8' verandah with a hammock for those afternoon naps. Lovely views across the tropical garden filled with an assortment of flowers and trees with many birds flitting through. There is a palm fringed pool shared with Sapodilla cottage also in the 2 acre garden. Both cottages are very private and peaceful and well separated from each other. I ask a minimum of 5 nights.

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About the area

Falmouth Harbour

Located in Falmouth Harbour, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jolly Beach and Dickenson Bay Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium or Recreation Ground. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Falmouth, Antigua & Barbuda

What's nearby

  • Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Falmouth Harbour Marina - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Nelson's Dockyard - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Shirley Heights - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Jolly Beach - 28 min drive - 26.5 km

Getting around

  • St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Vie En Rose By La Brasserie - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Catherine's Cafe Plage - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sweet T's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪South Point Antigua - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪You & Me Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful setting in a hidden garden. Delightful cottage with lovely and welcoming hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place to stay, surrounded by lots of wildlife. The cottage is wonderfully rustic, 4x4 highly recommend ... Authentic side of Antigua, very unspoiled by modern way of life. Janie is a great host, very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 February 2026
Thank you for your enthusiastic review! You were such easy guests, and it was a pleasure to have you staying at Springhill. We hope, perhaps to see you again one day!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time at the Birds and Bees Cottage. The property is such a gem, located in one of the most beautiful spots on the island, and Janie is such a gracious host The view was amazing from the gazebo and there was so much to explore on the property, including a fish pond, various kinds of trees and plants and lots of interesting birds. The cottage is beautifully designed with everything you need to make your stay enjoyable. We especially enjoyed the two black lab pups that came to see us periodically. The light breeze from the ocean was so refreshing as well. The hiking in the area was fantastic and I felt completely safe venturing out on my own. My favourite was a hike along cliffs between Shirley's Heights and Galleon Beach. The hiking trail starts at the far end of Galleon Beach. Middle Ground hiking trail between Pigeon Beach and Berkeley Fort was beautiful as well, with striking views of the ocean below. Such a beautiful island. There is a small beach at the end of Galleon Beach where you can see sea turtles and was a lovely spot to swim as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn P.

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

Wonderful vacation stay

A great place to stay while in Antigua. The hosts are some of the nicest people you will meet, and are genuinely concerned that you haves great stay. We hope to return
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward L.

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

Antigua Break

Beautiful property. Ideal location for us. Janie was so helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted K.

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

Amazing stay

Spent an amazing week here last month. Janie and her husband are incredibly hospitable and their property is a true gem. Thank you so much and I look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

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

Birds & Bees cottage

Absolutely beautiful we had a wonderful, relaxing holiday. Treated like family and Janie and Geoffrey were quietly attentive hosts.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thank you for your kind comments, it is such a pleasure to have guests who are so easy and who enjoy our eco cottages and friendly wildlife as much as we do! We hope to se you again one day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

birds & bees cottage

A totally unique opportunity to stay somewhere individual
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2021
Thank you for being such easy guests. We really enjoyed hearing about your amazing adventures, and hope you will continue having many more.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte o.

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

Life in HEAVEN

This is our 2nd time at Birds and Bees. I think my granddaughter said it all: "It's like we have our own private resort." The owners are the best.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Penny R.

Quiet and a piece of paradise

Our week at Birds and Bees was great. Between the birds and dogs we always had company while here. It's a charming place, close to English Harbor, but a taxi or car are needed for most excursions. Waking up to the sunrises were beautiful. The pool area is quiet and beautiful. We loved this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thank you very much for your kind comments. You were a pleasure to have as guests, and I am happy that you enjoyed Birds & Bees! I hope perhaps to see you here again one day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

The perfect stay

Everything about this property and the hosts were a delight. A beautiful haven amongst the natural world. Comfortable and tranquil with everything we needed. We loved being visited by the resident dogs, all with their own super characteristics. Janie and Geoffrey are such wonderful and interesting people and could not have been more helpful to us. Thank you for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tim Charman

Perfect romantic hideaway

A truly perfect piece of Eden, complete with tropical birds, a gorgeous vista, gentle breeze, cool pool, cool BBQ and genial hosts - authentic in every way. We couldn't wait to return to the cottage after idyllic days on pirate beaches to enjoy lazy evenings lounging on the terrace. This is a gem that we couldn't recommend highly enough. Thank you Janie and Geoffrey - we so hope to come back soon.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thank you for your super review! It is always nice to meet fellow souls who enjoy our piece of paradise as much as we do! Do hope we might see you both here again one day. Thank you, Janie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad & Stacie B.

The Perfect Stay

The Birds & Bees Cottage offered the perfect stay on Antigua. The South is the best area of Antigua and this little cottage up on the hill from Falmouth Harbor offered a peaceful retreat and at the same time we were minutes from all of the best trails, sails, beaches, history, and restaurants on the island. Janie and Jeffery also were incredible hosts - offering insight to places and adventures and also keeping the grounds beautiful and exotic. We woke every morning to the sound of birds and ate our breakys with the company of songbirds and more!! We loved this place!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thank you for your review of Birds and Bees Cottage. So glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet. Do hope to see you again one day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

The Garden of Eden

By the end of the first day, we were already planning a return visit. After that, we just sat back, relaxed and let the natural beauty of the property and the surroundings wash over us. This really is a magical place. Janie and Geoffrey are wonderful hosts, and our daily doggie visits were a cherished part of our vacation routine. We will be back - soon and often.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil W.

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Welcoming and open

All the people we met on site were very welcoming and there was a very good welcome pack. The grounds and pool area are lovely The fact that the doors and windows were always open for the breeze it felt a little insecure leaving out valuables there when we went out and similarly at night as the gates never seem to be locked
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 December 2022
I am sorry you felt unsafe in the cottage. I have lived on site for 53 years with no problems. I am sure the gates were locked later in the evening. The volunteer at the stables would have been home every night as she had to work at 7am every day. You are the first guests who have said anything like this and we have been renting the two cottages for the last 12 years. Perhaps the person looking after things whilst we were on holiday was a late going to bedder! We are early birds, and lock up after our guests are in. I hope all was well otherwise and I am sorry I did not get to meet you.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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Stunning and absolutely beautiful...

Staying in this small cottage in the most pristine gardens I have seen in Antigua was an absolute joy. The cottage provided everything I needed. Clean, orderly, great use of space and of course relaxing. Spending time here truly inspired me to be in nature even more than I already do. I felt so comfortable and at ease the whole time. So much gratitude for the warm welcome and lovely stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you for your enthusiasm - it was lovely meeting you, and I do hope you will come back to stay again another time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey N.

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

A Natural Hideaway

A delightful blend of nature and comfort. Beautiful cottage (Birds n' Bees) with lots of gorgeous tropical flora... and plenty of fauna! The birds are all around, so if you don't like birds, this place is NOT for you! The hosts have fitted the cottage with modern conveniences, drinking water, fully equipped kitchen, and king-size netted bed. A bottle of Antigua Rum was waiting for us upon our arrival. We hated to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

duncan g.

What Holidays should always be!

An enchanting environment, views to die and air conditioning supplied by the breeze. If you can drag yourself away from the refreshing pool all the facilities of Falmouth and English Harbours are nearby and many of the islands best beaches within 30 minutes drive. Not for 5 star 'all inclusives' but an authentic Caribbean experience with comfortable bedroom, adequate facilities and a living area opening onto a generous veranda where you can be fascinated by the antics of some very precocious birds.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Dear Duncan, Thank you for your kind comments. It is always a real pleasure to have people like you to stay who appreciate our little piece of heaven! Do hope to see you here again soon. Kind regards, Janie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen e.

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Antigua as it should be.

No screens, no AC, no TV. Perfect host, view and best of all breeze. Just the simple pleasures. It’s close to English Harbor, Shirley Heights, horseback riding, restaurants, grocery store, liquor store, ice cream, hiking, beaches. Janie’s place is the antidote in this fast pace, immediate satisfaction world. Not for everyone but perfect for Mark and me. Thanx Janie
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Liked: Communication

Careful what you wish for.

I would just like to point out that obvious-That ALL of the local wildlife will be sharing the space with you! This is includes lizards, birds, moths, spiders and mosquitoes. Please look up the fauna of Antigua! If this is your thing your stay will be amazing and you will want for nothing ie toiletries, cleaning/cooking products etc. If you're hiring a car then a 4x4 is a must!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Simply Heavenly !

My boyfriend and I needed a quiet private retreat for this holiday as we both have been working very hard. The birds and the bees cottage was so beautiful peaceful and perfect and exactly what we needed. It is very private, but if you need anything or if you like to have someone close by to help you feel safe, the owners are not far. It is in true Caribbean form an open cottage and windows that you can keep open all night while you're sleeping. We had such a lovely breeze every night to keep us cool. We stayed for two weeks and Janie was a lovely host and gave us great recommendations. I can't say enough about this island as well. Everyone on this island in our experience was so friendly. And there is so much to do on. We definitely were sad to leave and hope that one day we can come back again!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Dear Sarah, Thank you for your comments! I look forward to seeing you both again soon! With all the things you left behind, you have the perfect excuse! Just joking! It was lovely to meet such a charming couple & thank you for the lovely plant which is growing well. Kind regards, Janie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

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

Paradise

We absolutely loved our stay at Janie and Geoffrey's. We stayed there for almost a week and were sad when it was time to leave. There's plenty to do and see nearby (we LOVED a little place called "Hummus Antigua". The kitchen at the cottage is also fully stocked and we cooked many meals there. There are friendly dogs on the property who will come visit if you open the door for them, which we loved. You will definitely want a car. Though the road is road to get up to the cottage, we had no issues navigating it with a compact car. I'm sure a SUV would work better, but we didn't find it necessary. Overall, the property is beautiful and Janie and Geoffrey were helpful and responsive. Also, they are COVID certified by the government, so there's no issues there.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 January 2021
Thank you for this lovely review. It was good to meet you both and fingers crossed life will become normal again by next winter.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

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Just what we wanted!

My husband and I were looking for a relaxing, romantic getaway to celebrate out 25th wedding anniversary. Birds and Bees was everything we hoped it would be and more. Serene, peaceful cottage with beautiful foliage and flowers and fantastic views. We rented a 4-wheel vehicle for the week (car rental a must at this location - use Titi as recommended by owner) so we could explore the island. Rendezvous Beach quite a bumpy and almost scary experience to drive (husband lived the off-roading) but well worth it. Secluded, beautiful beach with good snorkeling. The owners were on hand to answer questions and provide recommendations but very unobtrusive. Many attentions to detail including providing a cell phone for local calls, a cooler we packed lunches in for our excursions and even thick comfy robes. My only complaint is that we can't stay longer.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thank you for your kind review. I am so happy you enjoyed your holiday with us and hope perhaps we might see you here again one day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad & Stacie B.

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

Birds & Bees Cottage is Heaven

This is our 3rd stay at Birds & Bees Cottage - 2 weeks each time, we have spent a total of a month and a half here and we love it more each time. Birds & Bees is special as it's an eco-home where you not only have a view of the harbor but also get to interact with all the best island nature including hummingbirds, a tortoise, a variety of other birds that will sing to you, beautiful lizards, horses, and 3 beautiful dogs. We love the cool breezes that come off the water right up and through to our bedroom and living space. We made the best meals in our galley kitchen with everything we need right there. Janie & Geoff were (and are always) so gracious and accommodating and will offer you every thing you need. When you arrive they have wonderful local fruits, juices, breads, coffee and even rum all there awaiting your arrival! But the best part for us is the beautiful pool with a gazebo where you can relax with a beverage, nap, swim short laps, commune with nature, or read a book all with the best view on the island!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bruce s.

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

Antigua relaxation

If you are looking for a relaxing vacation spot with awesome views, this is your spot. Very nice pool and gazebo - views from pool can't be beat! Cottage is also quite comfortable, and we had no issues. Hosts are very accommodating and friendly, there if you need something and not if you don't. We believe the English Harbour area is some of the nicest on Island. Many choices for eating out (Sweet Ts a favorite local) many spots in/near the harbor. And you can hike (drive if adventurous) to Rendezvous Bay (my favorite spot) and pretty much have it to yourself often. In regard to safety or wildlife in cottage, all doors, windows have heavy wooden shutters that can be closed and locked/deadbolted. We did at night for light and to mask the tree frog sound, otherwise open and let the breeze come thru. The dogs do a great job of protecting the place but also don't bother you if you don't want them around. We came in on Sat. and it was Weds afternoon before we realized we didn't have a T.V.!!! For that alone it's worth it . Great value, stay, experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
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