Westhaven

Panoramic views of the sea await you at this two-story estate on Gibbs Beach—it’s one of our top beachfront Barbados vacation rentals. Its also spacious enough for a small group of friends or family to get away from it all. A playground for the rich and famous, Barbados is an ideal gateway for visitors pursuing fine dining and high-end shopping, and of course, its beaches are among the best in the world.

Spend a lazy day lounging on one of the cushioned sun chairs in the back yard, they surround the swimming pool or face the sea. The manicured gardens with tropical greenery and palm trees, offer a tranquil space to unwind. You won’t need to lift a finger while staying here—complimentary housekeeping, laundry and a chef service are included as extra amenities.

Inside, the living room boasts comfortable furnishings and accents in neutral-colored tones, including a plush L-shaped sofa. This space fully opens up to the patio allowing for water views and lots of natural light to pour in. Meanwhile, the bright kitchen is fully equipped with major appliances, and meals can be enjoyed out in the alfresco dining room on the terrace.

The home’s four bedrooms will easily sleep up to eight guests, and children are welcome here. Each well-appointed room offers an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning and a patio. The master suite boasts a king size bed, while the remaining suites include either two twins or a queen.

One of the biggest highlights of staying at this estate is its private access to Gibbs Beach. World-renowned, this white sandy shore offers turquoise waters for swimming and snorkeling as well as opportunities to try new water sports. You’ll also be conveniently just five minutes away from Speightstown, a historic spot with quaint restaurants by the sea, shopping, and historic attractions.

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Landmark House

You can’t get any closer to the beach than staying in this six-bedroom coral stone home, one of only three villas located directly on Sandy Lane Beach—it’s not hard to see why it’s one of our top villas in Barbados. The island of Barbados is known for its fine beaches, warm climate and coral reefs.

Sleep in and then enjoy a morning coffee while lounging on one of the many sun chairs spread throughout the manicured tropical grounds. Afterwards, head towards the sand, the beach is just steps away! Along its platinum shore, you’ll find a private area with cushioned lounge chairs and sweeping views of the bay. The clear, turquoise waters are great for snorkeling and swimming. This home also comes fully staffed with services from a butler, cook, maid and a 24-hour security guard six days a week.

The open-air living room allows you to still enjoy tropical breezes from the space’s plush white sofas and armchairs, while the vaulted wood ceilings with fans also help keep things cool. When you’re hungry you can enjoy meals out in the separate dining pagoda, or fire up the barbecue and grill a casual meal to enjoy on the terrace’s informal dining table.

A maximum of 12 guests can stay in this estate’s six bedrooms, all feature air conditioning and are individually decorated. The home’s master suite boasts a king size bed, while other rooms range in size from singles to kings. Four rooms in the main house offer views of the bay and gardens, while the two remaining suites are located in a separate cottage. Boasting a tree-house ambiance, the cottage has its own living and dining areas sitting on an upper level patio.

If you peel yourself away from the beach, you’ll be able to enjoy the tennis turf next door at the Sandy Lane Property Owners’ courts, as well as nearby golfing. Holetown’s restaurants and shops are just a five-minute walk away.

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Bohemia

Villa Bohemia is found in the exclusive Sandy Lane Estate and is one of our top Barbados vacation rentals thanks to its spacious living area and excellent on-site and nearby amenities. One of the most developed islands in the Caribbean, Barbados draws a half a million jet setters and sun seekers per year to its shores.

Located on 1.5 acres of property and surrounded by well-manicured gardens, take in views of the ocean from a chair or sofa on the beautiful terrace. Go for a dip in the 50-foot, infinity-edge swimming pool that appears to drop off the terrace, the pool deck also boasts a comfy sun bed to lounge on. Meanwhile, the villa’s well- trained and friendly staff that includes a cook, housekeeper and butler, will ensure you and your guests won’t have to lift a finger.

The interior of this modern, air-conditioned home features neutral tones and marble floors throughout. The spacious great room boasts high ceilings, Roman-esque pillars and multiple seating areas with high-end furnishings. There’s also a pool table, white baby grand piano and a bar. A media room comes equipped with a 60-inch TV, making it the perfect spot to relax after a day of exploring the island.

Bohemia’s five well-appointed bedrooms comfortably sleep up to 10 guests. The first bedroom is located on the lower level and includes a king size bed with the remaining bedrooms accessible by the grand staircase up to the second level of the home. All the suites include en-suite bathrooms with showers, while the two master, king sized bedrooms also boast jacuzzi tubs.

The villa is ideally located near a white sandy beach where you can sunbathe on lounge chairs and access the estate’s beach facilities. A five-minute drive brings you into the vibrant Holetown where you can enjoy shopping and excellent dining.

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The Westerings

The Westerings is an imposing Colonial style Caribbean villa that sits majestically in an elevated position on the 13th hole of the exclusive Royal Westmoreland Resort’s championship golf course. This fun-filled family paradise benefits from having abundant resort facilities close at hand and spectacular views across the 13th to the turquoise Caribbean Sea.

The spacious open plan lounge and kitchen opens onto a magnificent covered terrace, the perfect location for sunset cocktails. Your outdoor entertaining area is the ideal spot for gatherings and includes a dining and bar area with barbeque and an expansive terrace surrounding the luxurious infinity edge pool and spa. Picture yourself whiling away the hours relaxing, cooling down in the pool or chatting, napping and reading while the kids play. All of this is set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Caribbean and the Robert Trent Jones Jr., designed championship golf course. The Westerings also includes a guest cottage with a fully equipped games room. Challenge family and friends to pool, air hockey, table tennis, table football and play station. There is also a dedicated media area with cable TV and DVD player, and fiber optic Wi-Fi. In the main house a state-of-the-art, multi-room audio system with wall pad controls means you can simply plug in your iPod and hit play.

In the main house there are five superbly appointed double bedrooms, each with en-suite facilities and spacious verandas to relax on while taking in the views. The luxurious master suite consists of a private lounge for peaceful contemplation, a dressing room, spacious bedroom and covered terraces with panoramic sea views. Its opulent en-suite bathroom features a walk-in shower and tub. The guest cottage offers a sixth bedroom and includes a bathroom, kitchenette and lounge with pull out sofa bed, perfect for teenagers!

The abundant facilities of Royal Westmoreland are literally right on your doorstep. Here you can practise your tennis, go for a relaxing round of golf as you inhale the sea breezes or get a work out at the resort’s fully equipped gym. Royal Westmoreland also has its own exclusive beach club at Mullins Bay with complimentary sun beds, towels and waiter service to tempt you with drinks and snacks. There’s even a complimentary shuttle service from the Royal Westmoreland to and from the beach. The Westerings is just 3.1 km to Holetown, 5.8 km to Speightstown and 14.2 km to Bridgetown. Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) is 30.3 km away.

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Sunwatch

Spectacular Sunwatch is set in two acres of perfectly landscaped gardens overlooking the spectacular blue seas of the Caribbean and is part of the exclusive Sugar Hill Resort Community. This spacious single story villa offers magnificent unobstructed views of the West Coast.

Sympathetically designed by renowned local architects Gillespie and Steel, Sunwatch utilizes the natural contours of the land and makes the most of cooling trade winds. The driveway crosses a wooden bridge spanning a lily pond set in a quiet garden-courtyard and opens out to the awe-inspiring superb view. The centrally positioned main living area has an airy double height vaulted ceiling and leads onto the expansive covered terrace. Adjacent to the lounge is a large den, equipped with CD/VCR/DVD players, satellite TV and 42″ Plasma TV linking to a speaker system for your enjoyment both inside and out. The den is also en-suite and is equipped with a steam shower. There is also a separate study/library with Wi-Fi access and printer should you need to attend to business. The bedroom wing is privately positioned off to one side of the main living area, with the service bar, kitchen and picturesque dining terrace on the opposite side.

Outside amenities include a fifteen meter, freeform, infinity edge pool, (with slide to a lower pool) a hot tub, a pool gazebo with bar and informal dining space and a built in barbeque. Below the pool deck is a kid’s playhouse and games area, complete with table football, table tennis, basketball net and darts.

The bedroom wing comprises two luxurious master bedrooms and two well-appointed twin bedrooms, all have individually designed en-suite, air conditioning, ceiling fans and covered patios. The two master bedrooms also include private dressing areas. There is a detached two-bedroom cottage on the grounds that include a shower room and kitchenette, this could be ideal for teenagers, staff or a couple with children. The cottage is available for rental with the main house.

Guests of Sunwatch have use of all the amenities of the gated Sugar Hill Community including the clubhouse with large pool area, restaurants, gym and members lounge and the first class David Lloyd tennis facilities. Guests also have membership of the private beach facilities of Fairmont Royal Pavilion Beach Club.

It is a 2 minute drive to Royal Westmoreland and a 5 minute drive to Holetown.Sandy Lane Beach is a 10 minute drive and Paynes Bay Beach a 15 minute drive. Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) is a 35 minute drive.

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Eden Villa

Nestled in luxurious gardens with spectacular views, Eden is a magnificent five-bedroom colonial style villa and cottage that is the embodiment of luxury and subtle refinement. Located in the secure and exclusive Sugar Hill Lifestyle Development, this holiday villa for rent boasts a fabulous interior design and provides spacious luxury accommodation and the best of outdoor living.

Eden’s magnificent entrance features a sweeping marble staircase that leads on to an elegant living space equipped with an entertainment center. Three sets of doors open up from the living space onto a large covered terrace with spectacular views of the tropical gardens, salt water pool and the Caribbean Sea. This terrace offers a sizeable seating and dining area that can entertain up to twelve persons. Overlooking the pool is a gazebo, where guests can enjoy refreshing aperitifs and relaxed alfresco dining.

All bedrooms are beautifully furnished, and air conditioned each with its own spacious marble en-suite bathroom. A short walk across the pool deck is the self-contained cottage consisting of a large kitchen, en-suite bedroom and a dual-aspect media room with doors that open onto its own garden and outdoor seating area.

Guests of Eden enjoy exclusive access to Sugar Hill’s Clubhouse and facilities which offer a modern fully equipped air conditioned gym, 2000 square feet communal pool, restaurant, and four flood-lit, all-weather tennis courts. Guests also benefit from membership to the prestigious Royal Pavilion Beach Club, which is a five-minute drive from Sugar Hill. Facilities include complimentary towels, beach chairs and umbrellas together with a snack bar. Water sports are also available.

Eden has a core team of well-trained, talented and friendly staff which include a Butler, Cook and a Housekeeper, who are flexible to accommodate your needs, ensuring that your stay is relaxing. Eden also has a dedicated Villa Manager, who can offer advice and help with any other requests.

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