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Excellence Nutmeg Stay
I had a wonderful first time in Barbados, Nutmeg. The staff and everyone was great!!
We are already planning ours trip next year.
Al & Julie
What a beautiful place, location and staff who are so welcoming.
West Shore is in an absolutely perfect spot, right on the beach, so you can see the ever changing ocean and beautiful sunsets. The house is thoughtfully decorated and very sympathetic to Barbados, with all the amenities we can't seem to live without these days (wire Internet, flat screen TV's). The staff is very welcoming and the cooking is excellent! I will definately recommend this house to others and we plan to rent it again in the future.
Amazing family vacation
We had a wonderful time. With your help we were able to select the perfect villa that made our vacation one to remember forever! Our trip was perfectly planned by your concierge staff. We can't wait to work with you again.
I enjoyed the Villa and Barbados
the Villa was great location, it would have been helpfull to know the size of the pool as the photo was somewhat disceiving but overall we were able to accomodate eight people. The Villa does require some maintenance as the windows would not open for the breeze which flowed and screens would have been helpful to contain the bugs.
Lavonne S. -
October 21, 2011
Nirvana
Great value and excellent location
We loved Sundown House. Not the most luxurious of the houses, but by far the best value and right across from the beach. We would swim in the ocean while Sonya made breakfast. The beach bar was a plus and saved us driving.
Alexandra R. -
October 18, 2011
Sundown
Absolutely no complaints
The villa matched the photos and description in the site. Staff were friendly and pleasant. Transfers were well organised. Very pleased with our vacation.
This is the way to do Barbados - a house, a maid, and a cook!
Jamie B. -
September 6, 2011
Wemsea
It was Heavenly
I am pleased with the location of the villa at Royal Westmooreland. The reason that I always would book as best as I can with Luxury Retreats is due to the professionalism and promptness of Ms Katrina Kouris. She was exceptional and once I can work with her I will book with her. She also have a knowledge of my likings and any difficulty that I encountered she was there. She made me fell safe and treated me like a VIP. Thanks a lot and you would hear from me next year again to book either in the Caibbean or Europe.
All the best Anthonia
An unforgettable experience!
Landfall House has an incredible location and staff. We love it there. Totally relaxing and fun-
Barbados Coral Cove
Awesome place. Barbados has perfect surf and sand. Coral Cove was as our concierge and sales rep described. Beach recommendatio to fit our requests was perfect.
Wonderful family vacation
The villa worled very well for our group. The villa staff was very accomodating for our group including special food needs for a member of our group. The exceeded all of our expectations.
Relaxing!
Enjoyed the villa. Perfect location, very nice layout with nice amenities - all the comforts of home.
Lovely vacation
Everything went as planned. The villa looked just like the pictures - very impressive! The whole process with Luxury Retreats went very well. I was really impressed and will use them again if we decide on another villa rental vacation. The only problem we might have, is that my husband and I prefer to travel alone and not in a group and most of the villas are for more than 2 people.
Best ever
This is our 3rd stay at Coral Breeze and each trip gets better and better. From the initial booking phase with Mathew and then the pre trip follow ups from Lucille we always enjoy our ladies week away. Grace the housekeeper has become a dear friend and we love the area.
Awesome vacation!
Love the vacation. Will never be doing the all-inclusive again.
The villa we chose was awesome - including the beach, amenities.
Everything.
Wonderful Stay at Waverly
My friends and I had a great time staying at Waverly. The house itself was wonderful, as was the staff. I would highly recommend it to others! In addition, Amanda & Marianne both did an excellent job of getting me all of the information I needed and requested. They were both extremely polite and professional.
Dudly Wood Barbados, Wonderful
THe vills and staff was wonderful. I would recomend it. The preplanning done my luxurrretreats was well done and everything work out as planned.
The villa was very nice. Allanna who was the house attendant was excel
We really enjoyed the experience. Allanna our house attendeant was amazing. She made the experience very relaxing.
There were a few issues with the house.
The kitchen was a little outdated. However other tghan that everything was great
Relaxing - no pressue!! Enjoyable with everything we needed to hand...
RECENT EMAIL EXCHANGE WITH LUCILLE.....
Hi Lucille, the Murphy Clan returned to London this morning after 2 weeks holiday in Barbados - a place we know very well having spent plenty of time in Barbados over the past 12 years. The vacation was fantastic (even with 2 days of rain) and it was made very special by your team in Turtles Reach, notably Kay Lange whose meal preparations (and rum punches - these are to die for by the way) took a lot of pressure off us and gave us time to enjoy ourselves. The snacks and meals were excellent and when we couldn't choose what to eat that night, her suggestions were spot on!!
Sandria kept the house in order and spotless which was not easy with 4 generations (8 Adults and a baby) in the house - again she also lifted the load off us and made the vacation a very special 2 weeks.
Thanks to you also Lucille, for the preparation and support in getting us to Turtles Reach - all of which resulted in returning 9 family members home very happy!
we had a wonderful vacation.
Nicola is a great cook. Harriette and Val are very accommodating and friendly. Beach front accommodations were lovely.
One suggestion would be to instal an alarm system rather than security guard.
We haad a great time. The wx was rainning, but that didn't stop us!
Very relaxing, good people, great food.
We enjoyed the villa experience very much.
This was a business trip and the accommodations suited are needs perfectly.
We had a great time in Barbados.
The staff was wonderful, the house was in good shape the we had a wonderful time. It did rain quite a bit while we were there, but we still had a great time.
We had a great trip.
We vacationed in Barbados Apr 22, 2011 to May 1, 2011. It is a wonderful island. Our villa was beautiful and the location was perfect. It was wonderful being able to just walk out to the beach and lounge or swim and snorkel. The condo itself was bright and clean and very well laid out. Our cook was exceptional, a true ambassador of her island. We really enjoyed her.
We went on this trip to leave stress behind and relax and we did achieve this. It did rain when we were on the island which was apparently abnormal but it wasn't that bad, it wasn't continuous. We still had good weather.
We enjoyed our activities such as the catamarn snorkelling and scuba dives. The only adventure that was disappointing was the horse back ride. When we arrived we were made to feel that we were not overly welcomed. A surprise with the island. However it turned out fine.
We would definitely return to Barbados.
A very high end home away from home!
This is a fabulous property that exceeded our expectations. All of the photos were representative of the property - in fact, maybe a few more should be added to highlight ever more of its great features!
During our world travels, we often come across property features that disappoint us. But not with Fathom's End. This property is in fantastic shape - from the mattresses, to the shower pressure, to the quantity of hot water. And the housekeeper/chef spoiled us rotten and made our trip even better! We can't think of a single complaint with the property.
The villa is an end unit, with a large backyard that runs directly into the beach. There are chairs to sunbathe (some for the backyard, and others to take to the beach with you) and beach towels to accompany. The plunge pool is just the right size. The bathrooms are fantastic, as is the closet space.
The villa is a short drive to Holetown, with lots of restaurants. I'd recommend renting a car.
Enjoy your time at Fathom
Villa and staff were outstanding. Met expectations.
Great location, great little villa
On the good side - location right on the beach, wonderful gazebo for meals and enjoying the view. The home was well furnished with comfortable bedrooms, unique bathrooms and plenty of storage. The kitchen was also well furnished and large. The front garden was something we weren't expecting (not many pictures of this), but we really ended up spending a lot of time there.
On the bad side - because it's such a lovely beach, three times during our stay "party catamarans" appeared, one almost pulling right up to the beach. There's nothing worse when enjoying a quiet lunch on the beach than having 100 drunks suddenly appear. The road noise was also a problem early in the morning, was never really able to "sleep in". We also had three "holiday" days during our stay - banks, tourist sites, grocery stores, etc are all closed. Because of this, we also had "food" issues, the cook was good, but she could've shown more "initiative" in helping with this situation.
Great place to stay in Barbados
Our stay at Coral Cove 5 - Shutters was excellent. The villa is centrally located in Paynes Beach and is close to many restaurants (Holetown). The beach out front is beautiful and very calm. The accomodations were first class with everything that you need to make your stay a good one. All in all, it was a fabulous short vacation and we hope to be able to return in the near future. Thanks!
Outstanding overall experience!
Excellent pre-trip service. Villa, location, on site service and overall experience exceeded expectations.
Awesome!!!
This was a great holiday!! The staff made it so enjoyable!!
7 days in paradise
Fantatic vacation! The villa position was super. The beach in front of the house was very well maintained, even if sometime too crowded.
The service was very good and Orpa was fantastic!
We really enjoyed the terrace and the private pool. Close to the house there were also many good restaurants perfects for dinnar.
I also appriciate that was very close to the Sandy Leane hotel were we went for dinnar one evening.
unfortunatly the wheater was not so good, but however we enoyed the house and the ocean's view
Luxury experience in a fantastic location
a good villa with great staff
Wonderful villa experience in Barbados
We had a wonderful time at Turtles Reach. The house was beautiful and well-maintained. The facilities were very nice, especially the private pool, and the beach was really close by. The staff, especially the cook, were so friendly and accommodating. The owners of the house provide so many amenities such as internet access, a safe, beach towels, etc. that make for a convenient worry-free stay.
superb
just an amazing time
It was one of our best vacations ever!
The villa was wonderful. It was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. We had a wonderful time. Marion was fabulous in keeping the villa clean as well as doing our laundry each day. Arlene was a wonderful cook and was very accommodating to our needs as well as our children (they don't eat fish so Arlene cooked them meat each night while cooking fish for the adults). We truly had the best vacation!
Great relaxing vacation
First impression of the villa was average - some stucco and a coat of paint on the outside would make a world of difference!. Also, proximity to the main road was initially annoying with buses blasting up and down sounding their horns all day.Similarly, lack of downstairs A/C was surprising although became less of an issue as the week went on but having the front door permanently open to create a breeze and having the noise from the road was not ideal.
Villa was well furnished, bedrooms immaculate and very clean. Back garden area was extremely pleasant and view was fabulous with beach literally just through the back gate. Yvonne (cook) and Wendy (maid and laundry) were superb - a real compliment to the villa and their presence made our stay hugely relaxing and enjoyable.
Overall would probably recommend this villa to others with above provisos
great vill right at the beach
very nice and clean house
great staff
fantastic location
We were really well looked after.
We were bowled over when we arrived at the villa - just beautiful and a really welcoming staff in the guise of Eris, our maid/cook. She made us feel very at home and cooked us some magnificent meals. She also told us some really useful info on Barbados and gave us a lesson on how to cook rum punch! However the first morning we woke up to the sound of pneumatic drills in the property next door who were renovating the pool, which carried on (very very loudly) until the afternoon. Christine, our local managing agent (with Realtors) made it to us two hours after we phoned. However, once there she appreciated that we were not complaining without due cause, and sought to rectify the situation, which she did, very promptly and professionally. The rest of our stay was awesome, thanks to the villa itself and all the preparations Lucille made for us (such as booking our restaurants for the evenings) before we arrived. I would recommend the experience to anyone wanting to treat themselves!
Emma Y. -
April 6, 2011
Ceiba
great......
the home was comfortable for all of us. The cook make the house a home. She was great. We had a little hard time with getting the antenna up but we prevailed. Radio conditions were good so we had a good contest.
all in all could not have been better. the girls bought out the whole island i think....
cal white
Blue Lagoon Review 26/03/11 thru 02/04/11
The location was gorgeous. The beach was fantastic. It was perfect for swimming and snorkeling. The deck and the plunge pool were perfect for relaxing. The property was clean and well maintained. The staff was courteous and very accommodating. The house was as advertised and suited our needs. Some suggestions would be to update the bathrooms; increase water pressure; fix leak in master bath (toilette); provide a stereo which accommodates an iPod or provide a CD selection; provide some basic water toys, life jacket, life preserver; floatation device, etc.; a working DVD player/tv reception; and, provide more comfortable pillows.
Fig Tree House is a wonderful, relaxing vacation rental house.
We love Royal Westmoreland, and Fig Tree House is perfectly situated on the property, and a lovely, comfortable home.
A Wonderful Holiday
One of the best holidays my family has enjoyed. The Villa was fantastic, the weather perfect and the island -Barbados, always a favorite of ours. From snorkling with the kids, to reef and wreck diving off the west coast, dining at some fabulous restaurants (The Fish Pot, & Daphnes), watching a Polo Match at Apes Hill and just taking in the rugged beauty of the northern and eastern coasts of the island, Barbados is a holiday destination that we love to return to again and again. I recommend booking through Luxury Retreats, who organized our entire island experience from start to finish. A thorough and professional organization that we would certainly use again.
The best experience of my life.
This was a dream vacation! This staff is amazing! You will not want to leave after staying here.
I wonderful, relaxing getaway.
The villa was very nice and cozy. Loved the food prepared by Yvonne and the upkeep of the cleaning by Wendy. Really enjoyed the fact that the beach is very private - hardly any individuals going by. Overall a great experience.
Amazing amazing amazing
We recently had the pleasure of visiting West Beach #104 for a week long vacation with our children. What an absolute pleasure. Without doubt, our most relaxing vacation ever - not an easy task with a 5 and 6 year old. The villa was gorgeous and meticulous...the staff was generous, thoughtful, warm and caring...and the location could not have been beat. Everything was perfect.
We had a glorious time.
relaxing, quiet, great location, loved the swimming and snorkeling, staff at Reed's House 10 were terrirfic
Barbados 2011
LR very professional and reliable. All promises made were kept. Very good communication.
Blue Lagoon Barbados
We had a wonderful stay in a location that can't be beat. The surf actually rolls up under the sun deck - which is where we spent most of our time. The house could use a bit of TLC and maintenance but it was more than compensated for by the proximity to the ocean and the beach.
Beautiful villa, good location and excellent villa staff.
The housekeeper, Mary, is a great bonus for this villa. She welcomed us warmly and her efficient but relaxed manner ensured we had a comfortable and enjoyable experience. The pool man and gardener were also friendly and unintrusive as they were getting on with their work. We didn't use the facilities of the Royal Westmoreland Beach Club and feel that there would need to be more on offer there to encourage visitors to spend more time there, such as a hairdresser and bar/restaurant. Nor did we spend much time on the nearest beach as, although a beautiful setting, the tide comes quite a way up and doesn't leave much room for loungers.
A relaxing time but with plenty of interesting activity
The hosue was great but on many florrs with too many keys! The staff were terrivfici and the cooks Bajan cusine was wonderful. Location was good as well since it was about halfway up on teh wesy side so close to many activites, restaurants and bars. Food on the island is fantastic! we recoemend botht The Tides and The Cliff restaurant both near teh house in Holetown. While transit seems plentiful adn covers teh island well, I think a car is recomended that and a detailed map as there are a lot of raods for such a small island.
Special thanks to Rochelel-our cook, Peggy the house manager, and Waveney the maid. They were all very freiendly and helpful. Rochelle went shopping with us and we discovered many new island spices and veg and had a lot of fun. Mark was also very accomodating.
Lovely and tranquil villa in a great location!
We loved staying at Villa Alila. The house had everything we could possibly want- it was so comfortable and relaxing. And the staff made us all feel right at home. The location was great- just minutes from the prettiest beach on the island, as well as great restaurants and trendy boutiques.
Margot K. -
February 28, 2011
Alila
the freedom of self catering with 5 star hotel style accommodation
penthouse apartment was the only one in Coral Cove without plunge pool but being on one of the better beaches in barbados we did not miss having one. good location for those wishing to be close to restaurants, bars and shops on the west coast. master bedroom ideally situated , other rooms suffered from noise from main road - nothing a few G & T's couldn't fix! Fabulous views of Paynes bay. Well equipped kitchen with quality appliances. Sufficient beach beds and shade but no cushions to lie on. Beach gets busy on 'cruise' days with large catamarans bringing passengers to see the turtles - poor turtles! Have stayed at Gibbs Beach before which is a better option if you want peace and quiet but we prefer being close to restaurants and other hotels.
high expectations were met, felt that we had support while we were awa
The villa we rested was very high quality, we were pleased that mangement at the building and Luxury retreats called on us while we were there tomake sure all was well. We would recommend this service to our friends.
relaxing luxury
fantastic villa, great location and stunning beach. Great chef
Ultimate relaxation.
*GORGEOUS views
*Quiet Beach
*Spacious condo
*Seymone was pleasant, helpful and made our stay even that much more relaxing.
*Nicely furnished and very comfortable.
*Would have liked to have had a BBQ as we didn't want to turn on the stove or oven when it was so hot.
Great Holiday at Coral Breeze
Great! This is the third time we have been to Barbados with Luxury Retreats, and this villa was by far the best for our needs - and before we have stayed at some far pricier villas. Everything we wanted was there. The housekeeper was great, the villa was spotlessly clean and well maintained, and as usual the booking process was flawless!
I very much enjoyed my stay at Sugar Hill Lumiere; it was relaxing and
The villa was really nice; just what I expected. It was so relaxing to be able to open the french doors to the balcony and enjoy the wonderful breezes. The roof deck with jacuzzi was great! The Sugar Hill resort community was beautiful and very well maintained. I wish I had know the restaurant was only open for dinner two days per week. That was a bit of a drag. The only other disappointments were that there was no mobile phone available, as I had expected, and the DVD player didn't work.
Best Staff ever and wonderful place to relax or party!
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Alanna D. -
January 18, 2011
Aliseo
Home away from home
The villa was extremely comfortable, welcoming and spacious. It was an ideal venue for a relaxing family holiday in a superb location. The housekeeping staff were very friendly and always accommodating however I feel there is room for improvement in the kitchen in as much as there appeared to be a lack a organisation at meal times. The imagination in food preparation was somewhat limited. Furthermore we felt that dinner being served 7pm latest was unnecessarily early.
Despite these small reservations it is our intention to return to villa Aurora in the next 12 months
It is highly likely that we will return to Aurora.
Marita C. -
January 16, 2011
Aurora
Great experience. The price was just right for the accomodations, serv
Despite our airline problems, our vacation was very relaxing and enjoyable. loved the location, the villa was nice and cozy. Our maids Sheryl and Jessica were wonderful. The place was always clean, and the homemade Caribbean meal terrific. Kelly's recommendations for restaurants and turtle excursion were right on. the manager AnnMarie was extremely helpful and accommodating.
Great trip
Everything went smoothly. Staff was helpful and enjoyable
Great villa, so-so location.
The condo complexwas beautiful. The assistance that we got on island was first rate. However, the small town with in walking distance looked like the South Bronx. Also, we could not swim off the beach in front of the condo - neither one of these was accurately described.
A wonderful family holiday at Bon Vivant!
My immediate family of 10 adults and 9 children, ages 14 — 2 years, spent 8 marvellous days at Bon Vivant Villa in Barbados. The staff and facilities are superb. Despite the rain, which, went from light showers to heavy torrents at times, the temperature remained very warm so we could remain outdoors under shelter — and were able to play some of the indoor games until we could return to the sunshine. This was a beautiful, though very expensive, family vacation.
Expectations were Superceeded, and its nice to be pleasantly surprised
The villa far exceeded our expectations as sometimes clever photography and careful wording can mislead. However, after trying to scrutinise the actual beachfront location which doesnt look that good in the photos, it was easily accessible and quite a large beach which you could walk along and around for miles. Perfect. The Housekeeper was inobtrusive, and very pleasant and accommodating. The rooms were larger than we expected, and each had dressing areas which were a nice surprise. The lack of sunbed cushions was a disappointment, and the transfer was a total disappoint considering the type of property we rented, a beat up old toyota minivan was a come-down!
Vacation in Barbados, Stayed at Alesio
Not much to say, besides that it was the best vacation I have ever had. I take my family on vacation 2 weeks a year, one week at Easter and the other for Thanksgiving. We have traveled to Cabo, Bahamas, St Maarten, Key West and now Barbados. Everything was fantastic. weather, house, staff, scenery, beaches, ..........
Chuck M. -
November 29, 2010
Aliseo
A wonderful time and well taken care of.
We had a very nice time and everyone on your staff were just perfect!
Siri Sant K. -
November 29, 2010
Seascape
An Idylic experience - The Reeds House Staff are superb !
An idylic experience - The Reeds House Staff are superb! Our Housekeeper/hostess - Marguerita,was wonderfull - bajan meals were a real treat. Mark, Lisa & Adrian made our experience restful, very relaxing & very service oriented, fullfilling every guesty need promptly with courtisy & politeness. This was our 3rd trip to Reeds House - an vacation dreams are made of !
Fantastic
Fantastci, but for the same price, last year we had a villa a bit more modern (kitchen, TV room, Deco)
Ceiba is a nice spacious villa
In summary, Ceiba is a clean, spacious property. The service was great.
Unfortunately, our only complaint is with the property itself. The air conditioners and the showers did not work, properly and we did not have hot water for showers. To have a plumber and air conditioner repair person come out on the first day a renter is there is not acceptable for the fees paid for this type of property.
Other than the issues with the property, our experience was wonderful. Service was over the top. We received acceptable responses to all our inquiries, proactive phone calls to assist us in any way, the property was clean and well cared for with the exceptions noted above. I appreaciate having Christine's number and her availability to call her if I had a question.
Tom M. -
November 16, 2010
Ceiba
Amazing.....
Wonderful staff, wonderful villa, best vacation EVER
The in-villa staff was beyond wonderful - they made you feel so welcome and comfortable, the meals were so wonderful, they happily assisted with all of our needs - basically, they were more than I ever could have expected.
The villa was more beautiful than I expected, everything about it made you feel right at home and very relaxed - the views were amazing - it was a dream come true !!!
The villa was just as good as we expected, interior and exterior.
Our vacation was very good, filled our expectations fully. We were also lucky to leave just before the tropical storm began.
The villa was as described and the staff was wonderful.
peaceful
Lucille was terrific with setting everything up, especially at the last minute.
Matt D. was spot on.
New Mansion
Our holiday was centred around our wedding that we planned to have in Barbados. We wanted to stay in a beatiful villa and host our reception there.
Excellent experience, exactly as advertized, with pleasant surprises
Villa was exactly as on web site, very nice. Everything worked: air conditioning, TV, refrigerator, grill, no problems whatsoever. There were even a cook and a made. One should have a car, although buses to surrounding towns and Bridgetown are quite frequent. I have not used LuxuryRetreats service while renting, and probably should have, as the car was not in top shape, although quite workable. Overall, highly pleasant experience, we are going to repeat it, and I recommend the villa and the service.
Landmark has always brought our group magic!
This was our sixth time in Barbados and we have always stayed either at Bluff House or Landmark House. We absolutely love the location of the house, close to restaurants, shops and a great 24 hour clinic. The situation of the house is also fantastic--the beach is our back yard, water sports just show up and it is true relaxation without ever having to leave the house. We are now watching the second generation of kids get into the magic of Barbados. Denise did a fabulous job with our laundry every day. The rooms are fantastic and we even got a price adjustment since the master toilet was broken for three days. The one and only negative is the hours of the staff--we wish that they could at least work longer in the afternoons on the evenings where we were eating out. The cook did a decent job feeding 18 people but we often ran out of food during the course of a meal. The butler was accomodating, but needed very specific instructions (we had worked with him in the past).
A great experience with only one major glitch
1) It was the best vacation (bar none) I have ever taken
2) The pictures don't do the house justice....it was even more gorgeous in person
3) The staff was patient, flexible and anticipated many of our wants and needs accurately
4) Only glitches:
a) we had to go to the ATM many times because we couldnt only use our credit card for the first (before we arrived) supermarket run
b) some things were not consistent between what we heard from Kelly and what we found locally
first, the PlayStation did play BluRay movies (it was a PS3) – when I asked, we heard from Kelly it was not and did not bring the movies we really wanted as a result
second, the local villa management did not recommend a rental car given that we were there for less than a week – the butler referred us to a friend of his that had an excellent car service given that we only left the villa 3 days out of the 6 – we actually also preferred his transportation to the transfer service (more deluxe)
Another wonderful family vacation at Dudley Wood!
Our stay at Dudley Wood was fantastic all over again. The villa staff is wonderful. They took all of our needs into consideration and made sure the children were always happy. The villa itself is in an amazing location and the pool is a great size...especially on the island of Barbados where most pools at beachfront locations are small. Although the furnishings are a bit outdated and a little worn the villa is still very comfortable and suitable for young children. We would definitely consider retuning to Dudley Wood again.
A real vacation for everyone in the family
We can't stop telling our friends about our amazing vacation in Barbados at the Sandalwood House. The house was gorgeous and the layout was such that everyone was able to have as much privacy as they needed. With two teenagers, a grandma, and a five year old, it is sometimes difficult to keep everyone happy, but during our stay in Barbados this was not the case. Everyone in the family had a wonderful time. The staff was amazing, very attentive and a delight to be around. We all missed them when we returned to the United States. We love the island of Barbados and we loved our stay at the Sandalwood house.
The only way to vacation in Barbados...
I can't understate how the staff did their utmost to make our stay enjoyable. We could not have asked for more and they did their best to rectify the aircon problems we encountered. having said that, the aircon system should have been attended to prior to our visit. I would also say the house as a whole is in need of a bit of redecoration. It is beginning to show its age.
Savvy Sixx in Barbados
Upon arrival @ BGI airport my group and I all agreed the welcome could have been a whole lot warmer. We were determined to leave those attitudes @ the airport and chalk it up to airport customs. Our taxi driver Donald was waiting outside the airport for us, what a delightful man. Our flights were slightly delayed so we waited for the rest of our party to arrive while soaking up the warm Barbados sun and warm breeze. When we arrived @ the Coral Cove we were greeted by security then directed to our villa. All of the ladies loved our accomadations. The villa was absolutely beautiful with attention to detail and high end finishes. The location and view was the icing on the cake just georgous. We enjoyed the abundant water activities and met some interesting people.
Even better than anticipated and we had high expectations!
The website photos do not do the villa justice. It was even more beautiful and spacious than we expected. The staff (Fayann, Beverly, and Lisa) were professional and welcoming. Fayann's cooking was most memorable; she catered to our every need. Beverly's and Lisa's services were outstanding. There were no surprises--Peter Cheasley and Kelly Pearson did an excellent job of preparing us for our visit. Chantelle Yearwood visited us personally three times during our stay--we had no issues to raise with her. We will certainly book another villa vacation with Peter. Thank you!
Steve and Michelle K. -
July 19, 2010
Tom Tom
Wonderful trip to Barbados
Had a wonderful time a Whitegates! Barbados was as beautiful as we remember and having a villa on the cliff overlooking the ocean was wonderful. It was a real treat to be on vacation and not worrying about cooking or cleaning - as the staff was there to do both!
Wonderful time
Beautiful villa
Memorable family vacation in a beautiful country, wonderful villa!
The villa and staff exceeded expectations. We were very comfortable and felt safe and at home. Our housekeeper, Sonya, Troy the Chef, and Amy the Manager were so professional and attentative. We would recommend this villa and would love to return in the future. Everything was well kept and the grounds and villas were maintained very nicely. It was always clean and manicured, and in an excellent location. The beach and ocean were beautiul! Our first visit to Barbados was a treat, and we left with wonderful memories of the beautiful Island. The locals were all very friendly, and we loved that the island is not over commercialized. We really felt like we had gotten away from it all!
We're back home and we have said over and over....We miss Barbados!
Amazing!!! Ready to go back!
We had such an amazing time! Our vacation started of great with wonderful help from Lucille! We arrived to our villa greated by Mary Ann....She 100% made our stay very comfortable and relaxing! Everyone that we had contact with was very helpful and very nice! The villa was clean, beautiful and we would stay in this villa again! Chef Troy was amazing as well..His food was amazing!
A piece of heaven!
The villa and it's location are heaven and the staff are the angels! We are a family of 5 and we just spent 2 weeks at Harmony House. Everything about our stay was perfect. The 3 bedrooms are large, nicely decorated and very comfortable. It is exactly like the pictures. We loved all the outdoors living space. Best of all is the gorgeous beach-Gibb's Beach. We visited many and think it is the nicest on the island. Juilet, Christine, Carol and Derrick are the mot amazing staff. Juliet is an amazing cook! They are kind, caring and friendly.
We will return to Harmony House on our next visit.
We had a fantastic time, my only regret is I couldn't stay longer!!
This was my first time staying in a villa. I had no expectations but I was very excited when we walked through the front door and realized how big our villa was. (2 bedrms and 3 baths.) The decor included a bouquet of fresh local flowers which looked just as nice when we left.
Unless you plan to stay on the property for your entire trip you should have a car. Ours was delivered right to our villa. (Locals use the buses which come frequently).
The villa grounds are beautiful and extremely well maintained. There were grounds keepers on site at all times ready to help us with deck chairs to and from the beach. Everything we needed was in the kitchen including someone to do the dishes. Cheryl was a sweetheart.
I would recommend Schooner Bay for sure!! Everyone was helpful and friendly. I felt very safe with the 24 hour gated security.
If you can afford a villa it is the way to go. I'm spoiled now for life.
amazing cove spring house
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at cove spring house. The house was unbelievable, the staff friendly and very attentive. We were very relaxed and felt very welcomed. We would love to return!!
It was absolutely wonderful!
Kelly Pearson couldn't have been any better. She was totally on top of everything, returned phone calls immediately and was a pleasure to deal with. All her recommendations exceeded our expectations!!
Edmund and the entire staff at Aliseo were FANTASTIC! They helped make our trip one of the most memorable experiences of our lives. They catered to our every needs and always had smiles on their faces! They couldn't have been any better to us.
Overall, I have no complaints about my entire experience from beginning to end!!
THANK YOU!!!
Evelyn L. -
June 18, 2010
Aliseo
A slice of paradise
This villa was amazing. The grounds were landscaped beautifully and the privateness of the villa really was "a secret garden". The stretch of beach around the grounds was absolutely wonderful and the other guests were very friendly at the pool! Excellent experience and place to stay!
Beautiful Barbados
Barbados was out first island vacation, and it was perfect in every sense. All arrangements and staff and associates along the process were very considerate and helpful. Our villa made the experince even more unforgettable. It was a beautiful home on a beautiful island. We look forward to returning to barbados!!
Amazing staff! Location could not be better!
This was our second stay at Westshore Villa, and we knew it would be great to return. It was fabulous to know the same staff would be there as they were outstanding last time, and we were not disappointed! They make fabulous food, make you feel at home and are so efficient. If you have questions or concerns they can usually help, if not they can find someone who can. It is so relaxing to be comfortable and confident you are safe and so well taken care of.
The location is wonderful, literally only steps to the beach and ocean, wonderful snorkelling out the back door. Beautiful sunset view out the balcony, every night as you eat dinner, what more can you ask for! Wonderful food, friendly staff, amazing view!
Located close to groceries, stores, and two towns. Air-conditioned bedroom so always a restful sleep!
Wonderful villa with so much to offer for a fair price.
A perfect getaway for the entire family
we thoroughly enjoyed the villa, the staff, and the location on Barbados. The staff were very friendly, very capable, unobtrusive, and fun. My wife's concern about having someone cooking all our meals was understood and well handled. We ended up having only 3 dinners away from home, 2 at Oistins for the party atmosphere and one just to try a restaurant locally. The beach was very nice, uncrowded. Still a little bit too much coral to walk in easily in some spots but easy enough to move over 50 feet and get in. calmer water than at the Gap where we stayed before. Villa was in good condition. A fan blade broke but was repaired within an hour! Rooms were spacious, air-conditioning worked well. Wireless internet and printer were not functional and that was a minor problem for us.
Overall, extremely good vacation.
comfortable, homey, relaxing
the villa was fantastic and the location was ideal. the staff at the villa were friendly and very helpful. the villa was well maintained and the staff did a great job cleaning up after us everyday. we declined a chef but dionne made us a fantastic breakfast every morning that powered through the day. Having access to the sandy lane beach and private cabana to store our belongings was key.
Gautam D. -
May 11, 2010
Alila
Vacation in Paradise!
We loved Barbados and did not want to leave! The villa was lovely and Matt was right when he said that the outside covered balcony was a plus we would enjoy.Joyce and Marion were gems and we miss them! Marion did a great job discreetly and Joyce, well all her food was wonderful, particularly the shrimp curry and the roast potatoes.Such lovely ladies!
We all loved the dipping pool and the large pool and the beautiful flowers and trees in the grounds.The sunsets and the stars and the palm trees and sun of course.
The beach was small but we enjoyed walking along to other beaches in the morning looking for shells and then coming back to a an amazing breakfast.
We absolutely loved the Bajan people who were so friendly and always pointed us in the right direction when we were lost in the car.We mostly loved everywhere we visited, Harrison caves, St.Nicholas Abbey, Welchman Hall Gully, Bathsheba and Bottom Bay stand out.Can't really think of anything bad except the mosquitoes!
Excellent location but Villa in need of refurb
The Villa is well designed but in need of maintenance to the aircon, plumbing, and insect screening on windows. The kitchen could also do with renewing. Outside on the terrace the furniture could do with replacing.
The beachfront location is excellent but there maybe issues when the plots on either side are developed - I would not like to stay there when this happens.
The maid, Ingrid was very pleasant, helpful and met all our expectations. We did not get chance to enjoy her cooking because we enjoy bbq on the terrace ourselves.
It was noted that the villa was up for sale which may explain why basic maintenance has not been undertaken.
The Best Trip of our Lives!
The staff at Crystal Springs made our wedding and our vacation the best it could have ever been! The vibrant, beautiful staff was welcoming and so vivacious we couldn't help loving them! Every meal was delicious, every moment so special! The staff accommodated our large group for a full 7 days with smiles on there faces and a gracious hand to help every moment! We will be returning very soon with our friends in tow to the beautiful paradise called Crystal Springs! The villa was amazing, it was spotless, and the beauty of the grounds must be seen in person as no pictures can do this villa justice! We were so fortunate to get married in one of the most beautiful places on earth! Everyday our rooms were cleaned and tidied and each morning we woke, to the conch shell music letting us know breakfast was ready! How can you beat that!!
absolutely divine, the best house and staff around
this was our second stay of what will now be an annual trip simply because of the house, staff and location. it is ideal for a group as with the pool (s) and beach so near people can come and go as they please and you don't need to drive. the convenience of the local property manager stocking the house with groceries also saves time when you arrive and is a great service. the house is modern, clean and well kept.
Special
Beautiful location and home - staff on site were excellent!
Paradise Found
The villa and surroundings were beautiful. From our departure to transfer from the airport everything was flawless, the staff at the villa were curteous, friendly and professional. We are already planning our next vacation.
What a magnificent time spent!
This place was truly incredible. We rented out the Reed’s House #1 with #6 (rooftop apartment) as a 4-bedroom apartment. We had a blast of a time! The secluded beach which was just a few steps from our house was just perfect. It was very safe to swim in and we just could not believe that we were able to enjoy snorkeling there as well. The crystal clear water was simply amazing. We hardly used the lounge chairs on the beach as we were constantly in the water. If not on the beach then we were in the Jacuzzi.
The apartment was very spacious, though I must say the AC did come in very handy as it was very warm and humid. The rooms and bathrooms were very neatly kept and clean. Thanks to Peggy for her attention. Elise, our chef, is such a sweetheart. Everyday she would ask us what we like, and if she can make some of her specialties for us to enjoy, which we did!!! She even went to the Fish Market, a few blocks away, to get us some freshly caught fish. That we really enjoye
Beautiful Barbados
We have had a wonderful experience with our holiday in Barbados! We enjoyed the island the sunshine and most of all Reeds House.. set in a gorgeous location, with staff who looked after us very well.. all in all just a perfect place!!
it was nice.
we rent villas all the time when we go on vacation so we were a little disappointed with this one. it needed a lot of updating........just one small tv in the house, no microwave and it just looked a little tired. it was a very nice resort but next time we know it makes more sense to stay on the beach than on the golf course.
Dream holiday, out of this world experience, best ever!
Most comfortable, relaxing, loved the all the staff, didn't ever want it to end but left feeling
fantastic as we'd had such a wonderful time! we were fed and looked after like king and queens and bohemia is a beautiful house/mansion! with a real homely feel too!
Best vacation ever.
The staff was amazing. The food was the best we have ever eaten. We loved the beach and the island. Such a great place to visit.