Ellen Bay Cottages

My husband and I stumbled upon the Ellen Bay Cottages after our flight home from Antigua was canceled. What started as a stressful day ended in a wonderful experience. Bernadette and her husband were so accommodating, it was hard to not fall in love with this place. They both went out of their way to make us feel at home and comfortable after a nightmare at the airport. We even went to dinner with them at the local bar/restaurant called The Roadhouse and had an absolute blast. We felt like they were close friends by the end of the night. Bernadette even took us to see some local historic sites on our way back to the airport after our stay. The garden on the property is beautiful and a lovely place to sit and read. You are a short 2 minute walk to Stingray City which we loved and highly recommend. They even have discount cards available at the property if you go! If you want a meal, you can walk a minute up the road to their sister property ran by the same family and get some authentic and delicious food. Although the cottages are not “luxury”, they are clean, quiet, and relaxing. When we venture back to Antigua, we will 100% be stopping here again.

We started our stay in Antigua here , Bernadette and her husband are very accommodating people with a wealth of local knowledge. The rooms are perfect self catering stays, equipped with everything you need and only 30 second stroll from Ellen bay and next door to Stingray City.

This was a great experience. The hosts were very friendly, the place was clean, and it was easy to book. 10/10 would recommend! :)

It is a great facility with lots of options, the garden is near as well moreover the waterfronts. The driver, Bernadette is lovely and a great host, a pro driver, as well the man who cooked me a fish in the evening was also really kind. I don't use to eat fish, but he wanted to cater me with their local fresh food since I had no chance to eat anything too much else before arrived, during that day. Top class hospitality. Yes, there was some party in the neighborhood, moreover the funny talking parrot did that, but not at all at night or in the morning. +Good wifi: was a lifesaver too, as cell providers did not work here.

We returned having visited in 2008 and 2012. I was worried it might have changed and have a McDonald at the end of the road. I needn't have, it was like going back in time. This is not 5 star resort accommodation. If you want that look elsewhere and pay accordingly and enjoy being surrounded by tourists. What I want from my holiday is a taste of the country and there is nowhere better to stay. I woke early and enjoyed watching the local fishermen get ready to depart for the day as you overlook the jetty. I sat on the verandah at night and listened to the tree frogs. The equipment is basic but I am a vegetarian and struggle to find anywhere to eat out. My partner is not and we managed stir fries, marinaded meat and generally did not miss what we have at home. The host is lovely - lives with that laid back style I wish I could adopt at home but if you need anything you just need to ask. Overall I would recommend this to anyone, hence the reason for me going for a third time. I have noticed in the reviews quite a lot of comments about the rooms downstairs. We have only ever stayed in room number 3. It is a family room with two bedrooms. It is perfect. I hope I get to go again.

It was ok stay at the property. The owner is easy going, however, i observed some tension and confusion with a lady who identified herself as the house care taker, not infront of guests please! Property were close to a couple attractions, stingray and turtle city. Very small Island, not much to do.