Picard Beach Cottages

You get your own cottage which is nice. Some of the cottages are on the beach, some are not. Beach is fairly empty. However, we booked two cottages, both thinking they were on the beach itself. They were not. There was no information about this and no way to tell. Also, the cottages themselves are really dirty and in disrepair. I found several instances of rat feces in the bed and on the floor, there were many insects and mosquitos, the shower was broken (handle falling off, nails completely rusted and on the ground), toilet didn't really flush (had to flush two or three times), only one AC in the bedroom so other rooms were hot, and some of the power outlets were not functional.
For the high price, I would've probably preferred to stay elsewhere but if you're set on "glamping" this is as close as it gets.

Picard beach cottages is a must! Super kind staff! Bonus cottage cat, 😉 fruit right outside your door, and a beautiful beach!
Tin roofs make the experience even better! Slept like a baby. Loved the sound of the rain when it hit. Soothing!

Rustic cottages on the water. Simple kitchen with adequate utensils for simple meals. Mosquito net over the bed is mandatory to keep from getting bitten — location on the beach means mosquitos. No shampoo, only small bars of soap. On site restaurant only open for breakfast &lunch — omelet was fine, pancakes were awful. Portsmouth is a small town with few restaurants, only about half of them take credit cards.

The perfect middle ground between pricey resorts and utilitarian hotel rooms. The cottages are a bit rustic, but they have AC in the bedrooms, full kitchenette, friendly staff, security guards to make you feel safe, a restaurant right next door, and plenty of good markets walking distance down the street. I would definitely stay here again.

Beautiful, natural sea-side cottages with a super friendly staff. They helped us book incredible whale excursions and figure our way around the island. Ray, Sammy, Ms. Peter, and front desk staff are all fantastic people!

My husband and I had a wonderful getaway here. Right on the beach, and you can stroll up and down. Great snorkeling just off the dock. Whale watching trips available right there as well. The restaurant and bar was closed due to off-season, but it still was a great stay. Gorgeous property, wonderful staff, excellent location. Cottages have well appointed kitchenettes, and there is a good grocery store within walking distance. We will definitely be back. Loved it!

Simple beachfront cottage retreat. We stayed one week and loved watching the sunset after an evening swim in the ocean. It’s a quiet beach — practically private! The kitchen in the cottage was convenient — allowing us to cook our own meals when we wanted a relaxing day. Close to the local scuba diving shop and beautiful waterfall hiking trails.

Exceptional beaches that stretches for miles and you can virtually find your own little space and not see but a couple all day.
Not bad snorkeling actually if you go to the end of the dock and follow the rock and reef parallel to the shore. Saw some eels, a school of cuttlefish which are really cool and many, many beautiful colored fish. Take your time and look at the entire reef — you just might see an octopus.

Beach front, simple and humble cottages. We loved it!
The staff is kind and helpful.
The cottage had a small kitchen, at our arrival was clean and cozy.
Short walks to grocery stores and restaurants.
Beautiful black sand beach.
I recommend this place!

It was probably a fabulous place at one point but is so run down. The place needs rebuilding. Missing tiles, broken cupboard doors. Holes in mosquito netting. No 2nd sheet on some beds. Broken table leg. Threadbare towels. No hot water. Minimal sun loungers hidden in the bushes covered in dirt. And no restaurant as advertised. I could go on. FYI the washing machine provided is up a steep hill and across the road.

The cottages are quaint and have everything you need. The air conditioners are adequate, and the hot water in the shower is just warm enough. Nothing fancy but the beach is steps from the front door and the staff is great!

This cottage was perfect for a simple intimate vacation with my family of four. Two kids 11 and 9. No tv, minimal internet, 15 feet from the water.
Picard helped us book snorkeling and transfer to the airport.
If you’re looking for simple beauty on the beach this place is wonderful.

One of my new favourite places. The beach was breathtaking! Beautiful black sand and blue waters with great Mountain Views 💙 The cottages and gardens were insanely cute with the surrounding ginger lilies making it something out of a fairy tale! Perfect for someone who enjoys quiet time in nature 💚🧚🏼‍♀️

Picard beach cottage was a miss for me. When I first arrived, I was thinking this was perfect because of the cottage being right at the ocean. I love the sound of the ocean but at night it was very loud and windy which kept me up throughout the night.
My television in my room was not functioning nor was the hot water for the shower. I asked for assistants but was not able to get the help I needed. The dining was a nightmare as the kitchen staff appears to be friends of the family and did not have many options nor did they know what the options were when asked.
The management was not all that helpful when complaints were brought to his attention. I don’t think I could recommend this property to guest.

Very humble and quiet place to stay. Sounds of the waves crashing on the shoreline are soothing and relaxing as night falls, give you the best environments for great sleep. Huge bathroom and living room area with kitchen to cook with your significant other or family. Love it.

We absolutely loved our time at Picard Beach Cottages! To begin with, the location cannot be beat. Our cottage was right on the water, and waking up and looking out at the ocean was unforgettable.
The cottages themselves were wonderful as well. Our cottage was clean and spacious, with a full kitchen, living room, bathroom, and bedroom. The bedroom had an air conditioner that worked great. The bathroom was also clean, and the shower always had hot water and great water pressure.
Picard also has a wonderful restaurant on the property called Caribbean Arena's Club. We had local seafoo dishes that were absolutely delicious. We were frequently the only people eating there, and the meal was generally pretty slow to come out, but once it did it was delicious. And since the restaurant is overlooking the water, it didn't really matter to us if it was slow! We also had delicious breakfasts at the restaurant.
Overall, we highly recommend Picard Cottages. The staff was able to help us arrange any outings that we wanted, and the property is absolutely beautiful. We hope to come back!