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Spacious Beachfront and Private Resort living

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroomSleeps 253 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Southampton, Southampton Parish
  • Gibb's Hill Lighthouse
    9 min walk
  • Horseshoe Bay
    12 min walk
  • Fairmont Southampton Golf Club
    17 min walk
  • St. George's (BDA-L.F. Wade Intl.)
    40 min drive

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About the area

Southampton Parish

Located in Southampton Parish, this apartment is by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Gibb's Hill Lighthouse and Sinky Bay Beach. .This beach apartment is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Royal Naval Dockyard and 9.5 mi (15.4 km) from King's Wharf in Dockyard.

What's nearby

  • Gibb's Hill Lighthouse - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Horseshoe Bay - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fairmont Southampton Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Port Royal Golf Course - 11 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Elbow Beach - 13 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • L.F. Wade Intl. Airport (BDA) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1609 Bar & Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gulfstream - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blu Bar & Grill, Belmont Hills Golf Course - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Intrepid - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Crown & Anchor - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious Beachfront and Private Resort living

The Deck House is located at the lower Western end of the same property as our listing 396719, with VRBO. Entry is through French doors which opens onto it's own private patio. Upon entry into the apartment the kitchen is fully equipped with a stove, full refrigerator and a queen size bed to accommodate 2 guests only. As you gaze out to sea, this unobstructed view of the south shore leaves you in “awe”. If you yearn for peace, tranquility and space you have come to the end of your search. This reverse air conditioned unit has a separate bathroom with shower. Laundry facility on site which makes your vacation perfect. This resort area has the finest restaurants and a major bus route for convenience at the top of “de hill” all within walking distance. As you step out your French door you walk straight into our fruits, veggies and herb gardens. Our chickens will provide you with fresh eggs....NO roasters. You will be grated by the lovely sounds of the ocean and the many birds especially the kiskadee birds and the moorning doves. Yes, your own prinvate beach to enjoy – Crossbay Beach only steps away. The flight of steps immediately to the side of the unit take you to Deck 80. This large open patio elevates to a common area which is unobstructed, overlooking three beaches, Princess Beach Club and the Reef's Resort. Perfect for Whale Watching (seasonal) and taking in the best sunsets. Welcome to Bermuda. Come and "feel the love".
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this apartment include barbecue grills and bike parking.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser.

Property manager

Lorna Wilson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Water dispenser
  • Unit size: 570 sq ft (53 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: With an adult

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Spacious Beachfront Private Resort Living
Spacious Beachfront and Private Resort Living Apartment
Spacious Beachfront and Private Resort Living Southampton Parish

Spacious Beachfront and Private Resort living Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mariagiovanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
Great location and very comfortable studio. Host Lorna is super kind and helpful. Location is perfect on a nice beach. You can see the ocean from inside the studio! Studio is well equipped and comfortable. I will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina L., NYC

Liked: Cleanliness
Deck House is heavenly!
Deck House exceeded my expectations in almost every way - very clean and well maintained, accurate description, plenty of amenities/kitchen tools/beach supplies, incredible views, beach path ease, and the loveliest hosts. Lorna and Greg were so welcoming and kind, happy to chat but respectful of solitude, and helpful with any needs. Even the towels and toilet paper were of high quality! The bay's water is calm and protected, with clear water and plentiful reefs for excellent snorkeling, and the pink sand is the softest of landings. If you are looking for a peaceful, relaxing time, this is THE place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Location and Wonderful Hosts
Lorna and Greg were excellent hosts! The property was clean and comfortable, allowing us to relax and take full advantage of the location. The view cannot be beat, and the access to the private beach was amazing. The south shore of Bermuda has so much to offer and this property was ideally situated to make the most of the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Hector M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gemstones Southampton
Our stay at Gemstones was pretty much perfect. The setting, looking out at the ocean, the awesome beach so close by, the cozy accommodations with everything we needed and the super friendly hosts made everything wonderful. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation!
Everything about our stay was perfect thanks to Lorna and Greg. The location, views, beaches, and hospitality of the Wilsons all exceeded our expectations. We rented a Twizy for the duration of our stay and were able to park it right in front of the Deck House. Everything we needed for our stay was provided - beach towels, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, etc. It was also a pleasure getting to know Lorna and Greg, they are wonderful people. I highly recommend staying at the Gemstones and hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing beachside stay in Southampton
Lorna’s property is beautiful and inviting. The unit is fully-stocked with everything you need for a comfortable stay (don’t forget to bring your own soaps/shampoos, though). Cross Bay Beach is steps away and is a quiet, private oasis with great snorkeling just a few meters from shore. I gave the location rating 4 stars because in hindsight, I would have preferred to stay somewhere with more dining options within walking distance, but I thoroughly enjoyed the quiet, slow pace in Southampton (having Henry’s across the street was convenient). Lorna was a friendly and helpful host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William Edwin Drake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Stay at Gemstone for Peace of Mind and Beach in Bermuda
The experience was wonderful. The place is much more beautiful in person than on-line. Lorna was a fantastic host. The bed is very comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked with items you really need for a comfortable stay. The beach is so close and beautiful with views from the deck of the studio. Hands down, this is my best stay in Bermuda, and I have been coming to Bermuda almost every year. Loved it! Thank you Lorna
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we needed
Cute studio appt. Perfect for a couple. Love the proprietor and the view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Bermuda
Great stay. Deck House is perfect for a couple. Beautifil view great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Lorna is awesome and a gracious host. The studio is a great place to stay. Beach gorgeous and location is perfect for the island
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

johanna b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay with Private Beach :)
We absolutely loved our stay at The Deck House! The studio layout was perfect for us, and it had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing vacation. They even provided us with complimentary snorkel gear – perfect for exploring the beautiful private beach right out front! :) There's one minor thing to consider: the driveway is a bit steep. However, the bus stop conveniently located at the top makes getting around a breeze. Taxis can also easily pick you up there. Overall, The Deck House was a fantastic place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lanette K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, relaxing paradise!
My husband and I came for a mini getaway. It was perfect for us, as we were looking for a quiet beach vacation. The view from the property was amazing! Just steps away from a gorgeous beach. Often my husband and I were the only ones on the beach. Great location in walking distance to a few restaurants, lighthouse and horseshoe bay beach. Lorna is responsive and helpful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved my private beach
Lorna's place was just as described. I couldnt have asked for a more perfect view. My husband and I could view the ocean from our bed. The private beach gave me the perfect relaxtion day i was looking for. Swimming and reading a good book. Lorna was easily accessible and super helpful. Belinda the taxi driver is a must to book. She got us back and forth from the airport with ease.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Deckhouse stay
Beautiful view! Loved the beach access. Comfortable bed. Lorna was a wonderful host!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maura H.

Liked: Cleanliness
South Road Paradise
Lorna and her family are beautiful people. The Gemstones Property is high on a hill overlooking the most beautiful beach (Cross Bay) During our stay we basically had the beach to ourselves. The walk to beach from Gemstones is fairly steep but there are two other routes. It’s not an issue to sway a decision to stay here. We stayed 10 days and our taxi driver Belinda who is a beautiful person stopped in route to gemstone from airport at supermarket so we could buy food, beer and wine etc. We prepared dinner three nights on excellent Weber gas grill and enjoyed our meal on the deck overlooking the water. Just spectacular. The location is an easy walk to King Henry the 8ths restaurant and store (their chicken legs, fish cakes and fish chowder are a must). Also the Reefs is just a 15 min walk. We bought 7 day bus pass and traveled the island with ease. I could go on and on but I’ll close by saying that my wife and I have found our Bermuda Home!!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott G., LONGWOOD

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
We had a wonderful stay, Lorna and Greg are wonderful hosts. The Deck House was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The beach is absolutely amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
It's the view!!
We loved staying here for everything! The only thing is if you are old you may not stay here for the rock climbing. The beach cannot be accepted by elderly (it gets terrific views!) and going to the bus line is too uphilled.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eugene C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Overall we had an absolutely fantastic experience. The property was lovely. The host was absolutely exceptional and very friendly. The beach was pristine. We love the location, it felt private and it was quiet. We will be back one day!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome time
Our favorite place! Second time here. Lorna is absolutely amazing. Love her, love our “deckhouse”, the views are incredible, the short walk to the beach cove and beach is gorgeous . Location is very convenient for the island. Bermuda and it’s people are awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Francine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, private beach getaway
Overall our stay was fine, but our arrival orientation was not the best. Although Lorna and Greg were on the premises most of the time we were there, and were very friendly, it took a couple of days and asking some questions to get all the information we needed (how to get hot water in the shower, etc.) We found out there was an information booklet in the nightstand.The unit is clean and modern, but small- basically the bed, one nightstand only, and a dresser and kitchen area. There is really no room for a table or desk. We found a small folding wooden table in the closet and brought in lawn chairs to use when eating indoors. No fresh eggs, fruit or vegetables, but maybe we misunderstood the listing. The private beach is lovely with all sorts of beach equipment available for us to carry down and use there. The first day we carried chairs down the hill, then the second day we were told there were chairs at the beach for our use. The washer and dryer were easily accessible and full sized. Walking to restaurants, a little liquor/grocery store, and the bus stop were all easy to do once up the hilly driveway to the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The most beautiful gem on all of Bermuda
Every part of our stay at Gemstones with Lorna was better than we could have dreamed. The Deck House was extremely clean and well cared for. The bed was new and very very comfortable. The Deck House had everything you would need to make a meal or reheat (pots, pans, kettle, coffee maker, paper towel, microwave). The towels that Lorna provided were incredibly soft. There is not a lot of surface area to place things on around the Deck House, so we set up the two little dinner tables that Lorna had provided as some additional counter space for sunglasses, hats, etc. The view was breathtaking. There are 3 bbqs on site so you never have to worry about not being able to grill up your food. The stove also worked wonderfully, and boiled water very fast. Beach chairs and an umbrella are also provided by Lorna so you’ll have everything you need for the most beautiful beach on the property. Lorna is also a wealth of knowledge about the country and the best sites to see. We had a lot of fun taking the bus around the island. It’s super easy to use and a great way to meet people. If you have difficulty with your mobility, you should be aware that the driveway down to Gemstones is very steep. So if you are walking, it can be a bit of a challenge to get up the driveway. Just keep this in mind. We highly highly recommend staying with Lorna.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
DECK HOUSE IS THE BEST!
My older daughter and her friend stayed one week at the Deck House while the rest of the family stayed upstairs at The Gemstones. Both were AMAZING places to stay. The owners made us feel right at home. Everything was clean and in working order. The owners, Greg and Lorna, even accommodated a request for early check in. We arranged transportation with ease with Sylvia, their transportation service, and she and her other drivers (especially Kevin) were always on time and courteous. Our favorite moments included Crossbay Beach which is a mere 2-minute walk from the property. We loved being able to go out there to snorkel, swim, and just enjoy the beautiful views. We snorkeled right off the beach and saw a huge family of 10 parrot fish. We also had a boat charter to snorkel but this beat it by far! We also enjoyed sunsets at the lighthouse and walks/jogs on the Railway Trail, both 10 minutes from the property. This is mostly shaded and if you go west towards Dockyard, you will have AMAZING views of the north shore. We had an amazing day trip to Blue Hole park. We hiked in the preserve, saw amazing caves, swam and jumped off rocks at Blue Hole park, and swam at Walsingham cave (well only 2 of our group of 6 were brave enough to swim in the cave waters). We ended the day with lunch at the Swizzle Inn, just a 5 minute walk up the road. We also jumped off cliffs at Admiralty Park. This is the BEST VRBO we have ever rented. Don't think twice!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Easy access to numerous beaches including a walk to Horseshoe Bay. Many times we had the beach to ourselves and great views of the Atlantic. We rented a moped as transportation was spotty via taxi as many times they were not available quickly. The bed was comfortable the kitchen had everything needed for us to cook breakfast, and the air-conditioning worked great. Lorna was great and always available if something came up. When we come back to Bermuda we wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023