Althea Cottage

Entire cottage in Windward Side, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Jeff
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

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This cottage was built in a bygone era (1858) in Windwardside and features stunning views of the blue Caribbean, the misty top of spectacular Mt. Scenery, and the picturesque village below. Within 1-3 min you can walk to 2 grocery stores, 7 restaurants, 2 coffee shops, a bakery, 3 bars, the PO, 2 tourist shops, 2 churches, and a lovely park with museum.

All net income is placed into a trust fund for my charities. I've become more of a minimalist in my retirement. I charge no cleaning fee.

The space
The cottage has been on Airbnb for over 15 years and is rented as a two bedroom space that sleeps 4-6. The second bedroom is an attached but separate unit with its own two entrances. If a couple only needs the main bedroom, then a $50/day reduction in the total house price is automatically calculated into your price. Each bedroom has a queen bed and ensuite bath. There is a full length twin trundle bed couch for 1 or 2 kids or adults which can be added on to the full house price for guests 5 and 6.

There is nowhere like Saba. Getting there is a unique and exhilarating experience especially if you arrive by plane. Staying there is like remembering life before the 21st century...simple, super clean, fun, and very friendly. Currency is the US$ and power the same 110v. There is a bank of euro adapters for charging. The Saban version of English is spoken by everyone. The isle is politically a part of the Netherlands and about a third of the population is also fluent in Dutch. Spanish, German, French, and Tagalog are spoken to a lesser extent as well.

In 2022 an adjacent detached studio apartment, Peter Hytte, was built so three couples may stay at one time and socialize together in the main cottage if desired. In 2026 it was expanded with the addition of a second bedroom with bath. Now four couples can stay together on the property.

Guest access
You will have private use of the whole house, one or both bedrooms, gardens, rear patio, front porch/deck and a shared tandem parking pad that accommodates 4 vehicles. The laundry unit is for staff use only. Personal laundry services are available on site. There is a manager's closet used by the housekeeper and me. Rental cars are available directly below the cottage.

Other things to note
Please read our information book for important details concerning conservative water and power use as both are precious commodities on Saba. Paper cannot be thrown into the organo-septic pit system. This book also includes a pictorial history of the original renovation of the property by Beth and Janly who owned the property from 2006-2019.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Mountain view
Ocean view
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 97 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Windward Side, Saba, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

Guests will have access to a fully equipped kitchen with quality cookware, dishware and glassware, indoor and outdoor seating and dining options, unparalleled island and sea views, and walkable access to local restuarants, shops, grocery stores, and outdoor bars for socializing all within the distance of a football field or nearer.

There are excellent diving opportunties from taking lessons to highly advanced dives throughout the world renowned Saba Marine Park replete with numerous wall dive sites. Hikers can explore the many marked trails alone or with a guide for the more remote regions of the island. Inform yourself about many aspects of the natural world in October by joining the free Sea & Learn Program.

Three couples traveling together can add on the adjacent Peter Hytte efficiency apartment so each has their own bathroom. Eating and socializing is easy for six people in the main cottage.

Meet your host

Superhost
192 reviews
4.94 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Born in the 40s
Where I went to school: University of Minnesota Medical School
I'm a retired family doc who loves learning languages and traveling throughout Europe. I also operated a large B&B in Phoenix, Arizona, for 10 years after my retirement from practicing medicine in 2001. I enjoy meeting other hosts and learning about the local history and culture. I also host Althea Cottage and the adjacent Peter Hytte on Saba Island in the Dutch Caribbean where I live primarily. My former residence is at Lake Chapala, Mexico, where I often return for a summer vacation.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Checkout before 12:00 PM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm