Fabulous Apartment
Submitted: October 3, 2012
Stayed: May 2012
My husband not I had the pleasure of staying in Casablanca for three weeks. It did not disappoint in any way! The apartment is decorated in a airy island style, white furnishings with color accents in pillows and pictures. Both bathrooms are clearly recently updated. It is on the top floor which allows for breezes to circulate from the front bedroom into the rest of the space. Every morning I loved opening up all the doors and taking in the air and sun. The apartment's kitchen is well equipped and the linens and towels are perfect. There is an outdoor grill to cook up the fresh fish that you can by at the nearby fish markets.
Casablanca is in an ideal location. The units are at the end of a quiet cul de sac with friendly neighbors. Speightstown and Holetown are just minutes away where te shopping and dining is all we need. We have never stayed down south, too touristy and crowded.
A new beach restaurant opened to the north just past the Texaco station called Bombas. It is owned by Wayne and welcoming Rasta who used to have a restaurant of the same name in Payne's Bay. He's back and the food is fresh (all local fish and ingredients) and quite reasonable prices.
We always rent a car from Stoute's. The island has so much to offer that not to drive and get "lost" would be a crying shame. It is a short walk to either Mullins Beach or Gibbs. Another nearby beach that is a few minutes south (Reeds Bay or locally known as Thunder Bay) is a great choice. Local guys there will rent sun loungers ( they hang out under a tree).
A few of many great things to do:
Good Times Catamaran trip (love them, you get the boat nearby, no driving to Bridgetown!!)
Hunte's Garden (bring a picnic and enjoy the afternoon)
St. Nicolas Abbey (recently restored)
River Bay (you'll need a really good map, spectacular views)
Martin's Bay, Thursday only, for a local fish fry (we were the only gringos)
We were fortunate to meet terrific people staying at Casablanca and often had cocktails around the pool in the late afternoon. We are lucky enough to be returning to Casablanca next winter for a six week stay.
I first came to Barbados eighteen years ago and Casablanca is by far my favorite place to stay. The staff are wonderful Bajans who are always willing to help and love to laugh. Casablanca is fortunate to have them.
Dreaming about our return!
Thank you.
Helpful votes: 3/4
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