Fodor's Expert Review Serendipity Guest Apartments

You'd never stumble across these two studio apartments in residential Paget unless you were looking, but it's a lovely spot for budget travelers. The owner's family has been on the island since 1612, and welcomes return guests as part of that extended family. The real genius of this place, however, is the value and location. The home is next to the Railway Trail, across the street from the Paget Nature Reserve, and about ten minutes from downtown Front Street.

YOU SHOULD KNOW While the property is centrally located, it's not within easy walking distance of either Hamilton or the beaches on South Shore.

room

Both ground-floor apartments are clean and spacious, if decorated on the older, homier side. Fully-equipped kitchenettes and private garden-view patios make up for the rather basic furnishings and lack of amenities.

bathroom

Nothing spectacular, but perfectly sufficient and on par with the price.

lobby

There's no lobby, but the surrounding property is covered with lush greenery, vibrant flowering bushes, and poinciana trees.

pool

With only two guest units, you'll often have the modest pool, deck, and lounge chairs all to yourself.

dining

Since there isn't a restaurant on-site, you'll have to fend for yourself when it comes to food.

Stock your kitchenette and you won't need to worry about eating out; the closest grocery store is less than ten minutes away by foot.

drinking

Unless you're craving a milkshake from Ice Queen, located down the hill, you'll need to taxi to Elbow Beach or venture into Hamilton when you want a drink.