Ivy's Cove

Ivy's Cove is a modernist accommodation just off the South Coast Highway less than a kilometer east of the main square in Whitehouse, Westmoreland. The property features two spacious two-bedroom apartments  (US$400/night), dubbed The Tranquility Villa and The Luxury Villa, both located on the second story, while the owner and her family occupy the ground level. The apartments have large living rooms and open kitchens. The living room and master bedroom open to a large balcony overlooking the sea, with outdoor dining tables, loungechairs and hammocks. The master bedrooms have king-size bed and en-suite bathrooms with standing showers and his and her vanities. The second bedroom is located on the side of the building closest to the road, where two queen-size beds are well suited for children or close friends. A second bathroom is located a few steps away from the second bedroom off the hallway. The kitchens are equipped with gas stoves, full-size refrigerators and breakfast bars. Both bedrooms have A/C and ceiling fans. The living/dining rooms have three ceiling fans ensuring adequate airflow. Posters of Bob Marley and Pele and original paintings lend a rockstar vibe to the airy apartments, which are great for families and couples alike seeking privacy and relaxation. The cove itself has a nice little beach, with snorkeling gear, a picnic table, lounge chairs and a cute love seat swing for two at the edge of the gently lapping waves. A mangrove and natural inlet on the eastern flank of the beach is home to white and blue herons, egrets and pelicans,  feasting away on the plentiful fish seen darting about just below the surface. Care should be taken when wading in and out of the water as there can be sea urchins, but for the most part the sea floor has fine sand interspersed with patches of seaweed, making for great swimming.