Access
Access to the main house will be granted remotely. For initial access, you must enter the main house through the side entrance.
Air Conditioner
There are four air conditioning units in the property; one in each bedroom, one in the kitchen, and one in the living room. Please remember to turn off units when not in the room, or upon leaving the house. The house sits in a natural breezeway and is subject to strong breezes coming off of the ocean. So the temperature remains pleasant when doors are opened for a cross breeze.
Appliances
The kitchen is well equipped with most standard appliances (Kettle, Toaster, Blender, Mixer, Coffee Maker, Refrigerator, Stove). User guides and instruction booklets for most of the appliances are located in the middle drawer beneath the Microwave.
Artwork
Artwork throughout the house was specially curated by the owner and feature Artists local to the West Indies. These paintings are unique, one of a kind originals. Please do not touch or handle the artwork.
Bathrooms
There is one full main bathroom at the end of the hallway to the left of the laundry room, and a half bathroom in the smaller bedroom.
Beaches
BellaDonna is within walking distance to the beaches of Carlisle Bay, Brownes Beach, Pebbles Beach, and Bayshore Beach.
Beach Blanket
There is a beach blanket located in the first closet in the main bedroom.
Beach Towels
There are beach towels (Blue & White Strips) and two bags (that match) for carrying them available for your use, located in the basket in front of the laundry room.
Bidet
The half bathroom in the smaller bedroom is equipped with a bidet. This is not a handle for support, please do not press down on the handle, but simply turn the lever to the right to engage the flow of water. Do not turn the lever unless you are sitting on the bowl.
Books
There are books available for your use. Please return after reading.
Bug Zapper
There are bug zappers throughout the house to help control the amount of flying insects that infiltrate the home (mosquitos, moths, gnats). If you find the light from the zappers disturbing, you can turn them off, but please remember to turn them back on when you leave.
Broom & Dustpan
There is a small broom and dustpan in the corner of the kitchen. There are also several larger mops and brooms in the outside vestibule off the kitchen.
Candles
There are candles in the home, mostly for decoration or to give off a pleasant aroma. Even though the candles are scented, they are not meant to be lit (for safety reasons). Candles should never be left burning unattended. Do not place a burning candle under or near lamp shades, florals, furniture, or curtains.
Carlisle Bay
BellaDonna is located mere steps from picturesque Carlisle Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and protected marine park. Carlisle Bay features several interconnected beaches, most notably Brownes Beach, Pebbles Beach, and Bayshore Beach. Known for its vibrant marine life and historic shipwrecks, the Bay is a top spot for snorkeling, diving, swimming, and water sports. Be mindful, boat traffic can be heavy during high season. There are many nearby amenities like chair and umbrella rentals, restrooms, lifeguards, and beach bars. There are a few named beaches located on the Bay.
Clothes Line
The clothes line is located by the small house (Cassita) in the back, under the arbor. Pins are already on the line.
Coffee
There are two coffee makers available. A French Press which requires coarse ground coffee and a traditional 5 cup drip coffee maker that can take regular or coarse ground coffee. Both are located in the lower cabinets in the kitchen.
Coffee Grinder
There is a coffee bean grinder available in the lower kitchen cabinets
Cutlery
There is a full complement of cutlery located in the cabinet drawer next to refrigerator under the microwave
Dishes
There is a full complement of dishes and glasses in the upper cabinets next to the microwave.
Dish Rack
There is a dish rack and mat for drying dishes and cutlery in the lower cabinet to the left of the sink.
Dryer
There is a Gas dryer located in the laundry room.
Fire Blanket
There is a fiberglass Fire Blanket in the pantry next to the refrigerator with the cleaning supplies.
Fire Extinguisher
There is a fire extinguisher located under the sink in the kitchen.
Food
Please do not leave food and dirty dishes on the counters or in the sink. Food remnants attract all sorts of critters. For a more comfortable experience, we suggest only eating in kitchen or dining areas and removing any food residue promptly. If you leave dirty dishes in the sink or lying about the home, or if you eat in other areas and leave remnants, there is a high probability it will attract insects.
Floors
Floors are original hardwood throughout the house except for the kitchen and the bathrooms. When coming from the beach, wash your feet and remove your shoes before as to not track sand throughout the house. Please do not drag heavy furniture. Lift if necessary.
Florals
All flowers and plants in the home are artificial. No watering needed.
Insects
This is a tropical island and there are a variety of insects that inhabit the island. We do our best to prevent them from making this their home, but on occasion a relative few will make their way into the house. We provide bug spray, mosquito coils and bug zappers to help control insect activity. Spray on the wall, Squash on the floors.
Iron & Ironing Board
There is an iron and ironing board in the laundry room for your use. Please use the distilled water specifically for irons located in the kitchen pantry by the entrance door.
Kettle
There is an electric kettle available. Make sure to unplug the kettle when empty. The kettle will keep the water at the selected temperature for a period of time and then automatically shut off. DO NOT PLACE THE KETTLE BACK ON THE BASE IF IT IS EMPTY – UNPLUG THE BASE FIRST.
Keys
There are keys available to unlock the front door if you want to open to get a breeze or sit on the veranda. Keep the front door locked when you leave the house and at night. DO NOT REMOVE the keys from the house. Please replace the keys back on the hook after use. You should continue to access the home only through the kitchen door using your assigned code
Printer
There is a wireless printer available for use in the front study. The on/off switch is located on the back of the printer. You are also able to print via iPhone directly once your connected to the home WiFi
Refrigerator
The refrigerator has a separate freezer, with an ice maker and water dispenser. Water is safe to drink, but both water and ice may have a chalky white residue from the natural limestone of Barbados’ aquifers
Remote Controls
Some appliances, the fans in the main bedroom, living room, and front study, and all tvs have remote controls.
Stove /Oven
The stove/oven does not have electric ignition. It requires the use of a flame in order to ignite. There are lighters available in the top draw on the right next to the stove. Ignite the lighter and place it next to the burner, then slowly turn the corresponding knob to start the flow of gas. The oven controls are Celsius. There is a Fahrenheit thermometer located in the oven on the rack.
Straws
In consideration of the environment, we have made reusable straws available to you. There is also a brush to clean these straws, please do not discard the straws.
TVs
There are three TVs in the house. All of them are Google TVs connected to the internet. The living room TV also has cable access, the TVs in the Study and the Main Bedroom do not. If you sign into any apps, please remember to log out when you leave.
Toaster
There is a 4-slice toaster available for use. Also located in the lower cabinets underneath the microwave
Vacuum Cleaner
There is a cordless vacuum cleaner in the laundry room on a charger. Lift the main unit to disengage from the charger. There are additional attachments available to use. The cleaner has different suction strengths. The default setting is 2 bars when first turning on the unit. For rugs and furniture, use the 1st setting (one bar) as the 2nd and 3rd are too strong and will cause the vacuum to malfunction. For tile and hardwood flooring you can use the 2nd or 3rd setting.
Water
The tap water in Barbados is safe for drinking. It is sourced from naturally filtered limestone aquifers and treated to World Health Organization (WHO) standards. You may see chalky white residue sediments in the kettle and ice. If that does not appeal to you, bottled water is readily available at supermarkets and restaurants. If using the iron, please use the distilled water available in the pantry.