We stayed at one of the local resorts the first night of our arrival from the U.S. because of quarantine requirements, and man were we glad that we didn't book that resort for the whole trip. This villa was a million times better! It was hard to ever shut the patio door because the views and the sound of the ocean were breathtaking. This was the PERFECT place for us to stay on our honeymoon.
Everything was so close on the boardwalk right outside the back doors. We enjoyed going to Oistin's for fish (go to Uncle George's!) so much that we went back 3 times in the 8 days we were there. Cool Runnings catamaran was a fantastic experience. Beginner surfing lessons with Ride the Tide surf school was awesome. Carlisle Bay is a short ZR bus ride and was the most amazing beach for swimming--no rocks or seaweed and perfectly clear water. Don't pay more than $5BBD per beach chair and umbrella rental! There are helpful folks that will offer to set you up in the chairs when you arrive. Glory Tours brought us to see parts of the island that we never would have seen otherwise, so that should also be on everyone's list.
Mount Gay Rum tour and lunch was well worth it. Breakfast and coffee at Art Splash within walking distance of the apartment, good food and coffee and it was open every day. Happy hour and live music at Blakey's and Chill, also both in walking distance. Chill also has unassumingly-great casual food like wraps and chicken tenders. 4-for-$10 beers! Nicer dinners at Tapas and Champers. Tapas is within walking distance and right on the boardwalk, so you can't beat the view. Champers is on a cliff and nicer for dinner with a view, within a short ZR ride. Speaking of "ZR's" for the second time, don't be afraid to jump on one as the preferred local option for travel. Taxi's are everywhere too, but more expensive. Start walking on the street in the direction you want to go, and when you see a white van with license plate starting with "ZR", hop on and they will take you anywhere in that direction for $3.50BBD.
We truly don't have one bad thing to say, and will never forget how great our honeymoon in Barbados was. I've never had a host be more responsive and helpful than Angela, from the time we inquired about booking to the time we had to leave. After being on the island for a week, I didn't see any other places on the boardwalk that I would have rather stayed at. Thank you Angela!!