Bobbywashere Holiday Apartments manages well-located apartments in Santa Maria, many right on the beach. Excellent communication and personal service, but possible water outages, nearby construction and paid air conditioning. Ideal if you value freedom and understand the island’s reality.
When everything works… until it doesn’t
In Sal, some accommodations sell the island as if it were Switzerland with palm trees. Bobbywashere Holiday Apartments doesn’t really play that game. The approach here is different: well-located apartments, close personal service and very hands-on management. When everything flows, the experience is excellent. When the island decides otherwise, you feel it.
Bobbywashere isn’t just accommodation: it’s a fairly direct way of understanding how Sal works when services run smoothly… and when they don’t.
Well-located apartments and very present management
Bobbywashere Holiday Apartments is not a single building, but a family-run holiday rental company managing apartments in several highly sought-after areas of Santa Maria, such as Leme Bedje and Porto Antigo 2, as well as beachfront villas.
The pattern repeats across many positive reviews: clean, well-equipped apartments, tasteful decoration without excess, and locations that are hard to beat — often right by the beach or just a short walk from the centre. Tropical pools, palm-filled gardens and balconies with ocean views appear frequently in guest comments.
Where they truly stand out is the service. Pre-arrival communication, check-in, support during the stay and logistics (transfers, laundry, problem-solving) are very highly rated. Names like Mikki, Celeste and Djamila come up repeatedly as symbols of fast, friendly and attentive service. You’re not left alone with a key and a problem.
That said, it’s not all postcard-perfect. There are strong criticisms related to water outages, something that in Sal can affect entire areas for days at a time. Complaints also appear about nearby construction, noise, paid air conditioning in some apartments, and owner responses that don’t always land well with every guest. This is a company that responds — just not always in the way everyone expects.
Easy, organised and with door-to-door options
One of Bobbywashere’s strong points is pre-trip organisation. Many guests mention receiving clear emails before arrival, with the option to book an airport transfer, something always appreciated in Sal — especially at night.
The drive from the airport to Santa Maria usually takes 15–20 minutes. Most apartments are in areas where everything is walkable: beach, restaurants, small supermarkets and seafront promenades. In complexes like Leme Bedje, parking a motorbike securely inside the property is also possible.
Living as if the apartment were your island home
This isn’t a “hotel-style” stay. It’s everyday life, island edition.
The usual rhythm:
– Breakfast on your terrace with sea or pool views.
– Walk down to the beach, no schedules, no wristbands.
– Return when the sun gets intense and cool off in the apartment.
– Head out for dinner on foot or cook something simple with the basics already provided on arrival.
Many travellers appreciate small but important details: water, coffee, toilet paper or dish soap waiting for them — saving that obligatory first supermarket run.
It works especially well for medium and long stays, particularly for couples, families or travellers who want more than just a hotel room.
What to know before booking
Water in Sal isn’t a switch. Island-wide outages can happen and are beyond the accommodation’s control. Bobbywashere communicates this, but if it drives you mad, a large hotel with private tanks may suit you better.
Ask about air conditioning. In some apartments it’s paid separately. Better to know in advance than discover it while sweating.
Check for nearby construction. Sal is constantly developing. Some locations are quiet; others can change from one week to the next.
Internet in Cabo Verde is what it is. They try to fix issues by sending extra routers, but don’t expect European-grade fibre.
Read the company’s tone carefully. It’s direct and informal, but not always diplomatic. Some love it; others less so.
In Sal, renting an apartment means accepting that not everything is under control. Bobbywashere manages it well… as long as you arrive with realistic expectations.
When the surroundings help
In cooler months, these apartments are a joy: balconies, pools and evening walks without extreme heat. In peak summer, air conditioning stops being optional, and any issue with water or noise feels heavier.
The upside is clear: when everything works, the sense of freedom is total.
A very good experience… if you accept the rules of the game
Bobbywashere Holiday Apartments offers exactly what many travellers look for in Sal: excellent locations, well-kept apartments and a very present team. When the island cooperates, the experience is genuinely good. When the island doesn’t, nothing is hidden — things are explained, answered and carried on.
