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August 19, 2018
Airbnb has conquered the world’s cities, but does it work in the West Indies?
Nigel Tisdall leaves the resort hotel behind
…Checking at Gibbes Glade, a collection of cottages and studios run by a diligent British couple, Karen and Toby, everything finally clicks. The golden sands of Mullins Beach lie just across the road, the rooms are super-clean, with a chic seaside style, and there’s a welcome kit with fresh milk, coffee, beer and rum. “There’s also daily maid service,” Toby explains, “and if you hand me your phone, I’ll set up your wi-fi.” What? An Airbnb with a butler? It’s taken a while, but now we really have found our happy place – and the rooms start at £69.
Nigel Tisdall was a guest of Airbnb (airbnb.co.uk) and Avis, which offers car hire in Antigua from £40 a day (avis.co.uk)
June, 2019
nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel
For a chic bolthole
£ GIBBS GLADE COTTAGE & GARDEN STUDIOS
Just across the road from the golden sands of Mullins Beach, this ensemble of one cottage and three studios suits independent-minded travellers who prefer to steer clear of the big resorts. Assiduously maintained by its helpful British owners, the compact site includes a 35ft pool, and a barbecue. There’s not much privacy, but the friendly welcome, decent wi-fi, air conditioning and proximity to Holetown and Speightstown make this an appealing stop. Rates include daily cleaning and a complimentary welcome kit with fresh milk, coffee, beer and rum.
Rooms: Doubles from $77 (£59), room only.
www.gibbsglade.com