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3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Private plunge pool
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Porters, Saint James
St. James Parish Church
Place, St. James Parish Church
15 min walk
Folkestone Marine Park
Place, Folkestone Marine Park
15 min walk
Holetown Beach
Place, Holetown Beach
2 min drive
Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)
Airport, Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)
31 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
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Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beautiful Barbados Villa - St James - with beach membership
Welcome to our lovely Barbados home ‘Tickety Blue’ in the Parish of St James; on the West Coast, the coast of incredible sunsets, sometimes known as the Gold Coast or the Platinum Coast. This three en-suite bedroom property is in a beautifully maintained private secure gated community just minutes from the powdery white-sandy beaches, just North of Holetown.
Check out the famous Royal Fairmont Hotel & Glitter Bay development; we are just across the road from these historic St James’ locations. The Colony Club Hotel & Heron Bay are just South along the beach. Further along is Mango Bay, then Holetown together with the luxury Lime Grove Shopping Centre & the town’s incredible restaurants, bars & designer shops; then it’s onto the acclaimed Tides Restaurant & a few name drops later Sandy Lane. To the North you have JuJu’s Beach Bar & the Lone Star Restaurant…. Now, you’ve got your film set bearings you’ll realise it’s all about ‘Location, Location, Location!’ Oh yes & we’re throwing in membership for the renowned Royal Fairmont Hotel Beach Club for your stay!
Our house ‘Tickety Blue’ is a relaxing, romantic, private, well appointed holiday, rest or work location. Modern, fresh, open plan kitchen, dining & living room areas lead through to a private patio terrace & private plunge pool area; perfect for outside dining, seating, entertaining or just ‘liming’ or chilling! Terrace dining table & chairs for relaxed breakfasts or brunches, lazy lunches & evening meals. Ceiling fans, rattan chairs & sofa for sundowners or pre dinner drinks. Webber BBQ, sun loungers, indigenous plants, a pleasing water feature & ambient garden lighting further enhance.
The kitchen is well serviced with modern electric cooker, hob, microwave, granite work tops, dish washer, fridge freezer, washing machine & a utility room c/w spin drier. Filter coffee maker, liquidiser, kettle, toaster, wine glasses together with dining & cooking utensils are all provided.
The lounge area has three large settees & cable tv for entertainment & film; for that relaxed evening. An indoor dining area further compliments this space; dining table & chairs together with Champagne bucket enhance that tranquil evening of cherished moments & memories.
All these areas are serviced by modern air conditioning &/or efficient ceiling fans. There’s a downstairs ‘restroom’ & in the little storeroom under the stairs there are beach deck chairs, tennis racquets for the community tennis court & some holiday home stuff. Please note that this property has fast fibre broad band servicing the whole house!
Now, as we climb the stairway you will notice the incredible height of the ceilings; ambient & stylish; a practical & historic way of keeping things cool. Then the bedrooms… there’s a pattern of comfort, balconies, air conditioning, en-suite restrooms, fibre Wi-Fi & simple everyday requirements. At the top of the stairway we have the Guest Second Bedroom. A Queen Size Bed, French windows leading onto a private balcony; modern fan & air conditioning keeps the Guest Second Bedroom ambient. A fitted wardrobe complete with an en-suite single basin restroom with walk in shower, bath towels, apothecary jars, hair dryer & beach towels.
Along the hallway landing to the Master Bedroom with an American King Size bed, French windows lead onto a private balcony; modern fan & air conditioning keeps your Master Bedroom at your temperature of choice. A fitted wardrobe walkway c/w ironing board & iron, leads into an en-suite double basin restroom with walk in shower, bath towels, apothecary jars, hair dryer & beach towels.
The Guest First Bedroom is on the opposite side of the hallway landing. A Queen Size Bed, again French windows leading onto a private balcony; modern fan & air conditioning keeps the Guest First Bedroom at a temperature of choice. A fitted wardrobe walkway leads into an en-suite single basin restroom with walk in shower, bath towels, apothecary jars, hair dryer & beach towels.
Remember Porters Gate is a gated community located in a prime spot on the West Coast of Barbados, minutes away from amazing beaches. A prime location within walking distance to nearby beaches and restaurants. The Royal Fairmont Hotel Beach Club Membership is at your disposal; sun-loungers & sunshades are available on request. Opulence? You will love all this!
Time away from the beach? There is also a large communal pool on site at Porters Gate. Relax on the sun beds by the pool with a Banks beer or a glass of something? Possibly a rum sour, refreshing coconut, ice cold water or maybe a Planter’s Punch? ‘Anyone for tennis?’ There is a tennis court which we provide rackets and balls to use. There is also a table tennis table in the clubhouse.
Relax, chill & enjoy making your moments & memories in Barbados! Wish you were here? The sun is rising….. just walking to the beach to have a swim in the turquoise blue ocean; maybe we’ll grab a croissant & a coffee at the boulangerie ‘La Baguette’ on the way back home?
Book your stay today…. We welcome you to ‘Tickety Blue!’
Kind regards,
Robin & Cal
‘Tickety Blue’, Porters Gate, Parish of St James, Barbados!
PS Other things to note:- *Please note the rental costs include electricity usage and the new government imposed room tax which is a massive 10%. *Please note our house ‘Tickety Blue’ is approved (c/w CCTV & Security monitoring) for the requested quarantine (if required) until you get the result for a negative covid-test according to the rules and regulations in Barbados. *Please note our professional cleaning team charges are included! NB These costs ARE all included in your daily rate to make budgeting simpler.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please turn off all lights, fans and air con machines in every room before you leave - thank you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We ask for a returnable deposit for the beach club membership cards so you don't forget to take them out of your pocket when you leave :)
Important information
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Property # 10998412
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, outdoor lighting and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Holetown
Located in Holetown, this villa is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sandy Lane Beach and Carlisle Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Barbados Polo Club or Kensington Oval. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, snorkelling and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
Royal Westmoreland Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Getting around
Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Calma Beach Club - 3 min drive
Just Grillin' - 3 min drive
Juma's Beach Bar And Restaurant - 14 min walk
Surfside Restaurant & Bar - 3 min drive
Lone Star - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Beautiful Barbados Villa - St James - with beach membership have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Barbados Villa - St James - with beach membership?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Barbados Villa - St James - with beach membership on 10 May 2026 start from NZ$731, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Beautiful Barbados Villa - St James - with beach membership pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beautiful Barbados Villa - St James - with beach membership?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful Barbados Villa - St James - with beach membership?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful Barbados Villa - St James - with beach membership?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Beautiful Barbados Villa - St James - with beach membership located?
Situated by the sea, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Folkestone Marine Park, St. James Parish Church and Lime Grove Shopping Centre. Limegrove Cinemas and Holetown Monument are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
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Lovely stay in Barbados! House was clean and well stocked. There was plenty of room for all 6 of us, and the backyard pool was great!
Angie P.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2026
Thanks for your lovely words Angie. I know you had a horrible journey to Barbados but hopefully it didn’t take long to relax once you all settled in at Tickety Blue.
Thanks for being fabulous guests
Lotsaluv Cal xxx
Just back from a wonderful Christmas and New Year stay. Great location for beaches, shopping and restaurants. Lovely quite relaxing home, very spacious, having the larger pool round the corner as well as the Royal Pavilion beach club membership was a lovely bonus. Marcia was so friendly and accommodating, while Cal and Robin were extremely helpful and responsive from the very start and thought out - thank you for making our stay special.
We had an excellent stay in this unit first week of March 2026. It's well stocked and very clean. Perfect for our three couples, each getting their own bathroom. The outdoor space was awesome and we loved the beach club passes at the Fairmont. It's a bit of a hike to grocery stores in Holetown so suggest keeping that in mind during your stay if you don't have a car. The bus system is super easy to use though. The host, Cal and Property Manager, Marcia were awesome and so incredibly responsive with our questions to help ensure we enjoyed our stay. I would highly reccomend.
Debi G.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2026
Thanks so much for your kind words Debi. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay at Tickety Blue and in beautiful Barbados.
Thanks for being super guests xxx
We had a wonderful day at Tickety Blue! The selling point was that it came with passes to the Fairmont beach club where we had access to chaise lounges and umbrellas, in just a two minute drive or under 10 minutes to walk. The house itself had everything we needed and was quite comfortable for our family of four to spread out across three bedrooms, each with its own full bathroom. The master bedroom’s air conditioning, even at its coldest setting (17), could not compare to the coolness offered by the other two bedrooms and family room (all of which which were quite cool at 23!), but we were still comfortable and when we mentioned it to Marcia (property manager) she indicated that it was probably due for routine service soon so I suspect it will not be an issue in the future. Cal was so helpful with my early planning questions and ensuring that we had everything we needed for a super vacation.
Carrie W.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Thank you for your kind words Carrie.
We’re so glad you had a lovely holiday in Beautiful Barbados.
Hope you can visit again soon xxx
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was lovely, well equipped, spacious and in a great location. The property manager, Marcia, was great - one of the air conditioning units stopped working late one evening and she arranged an engineer to visit within the hour to fix it.
Would definitely stay there again.
Robert C.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thank you for your kind review James. We are so pleased that you had a fabulous time in Barbados and in Tickety Blue.
Marcia is an angel - she always makes sure our guests have everything they need
Beautiful well appointed property, everything we needed was here. We made good use of the beach club passes and when we weren't at the beach our time was spent one of the pools. Highly recommend!!
Kristen R.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2024
Thanks so much for your lovely review Kristen.
So glad your 50th celebrations went well. Please come back before the 60th!!!
Lotsaluv Cal xx
Fabulous property, we had an amazing time.Cal's communication was first class and the property Manager Marcia could not do enough to help.Membership of the Royal Pavilion Beach Club makes this a perfect holiday location
Jack S.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 January 2025
Happy New Year Jack - so glad you had a fabulous time. Thanks for being great guests
Lotsaluv Cal xx
"Tickety Blue" is located in a quiet, gated complex of townhomes on the west side of the island. Very convenient to shopping, restaurants, etc. It has three BR/BA plus a powder room (plenty of room to spread out) a very well-equipped kitchen, and a lovely, private plunge pool out back.
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2023
Thank you for reviewing Tickety Blue. We hope you all enjoyed your holiday very much and will come back to visit again
The property manager was superb and always at the end of a WhatsApp message.
Everything was easy from start to finish. The use of the hotels beds on the beach was great also
pete d.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 November 2023
Glad everything went tickety boo at Tickety Blue :)
We have stayed in the area many times before but this was our first time staying in this villa and we will definitely return. The decor is tasteful and very in keeping with the property. Having three double rooms each with a decent bathroom was a treat. The outdoor area is lovely and was used a lot. We have nothing but good things to say about the villa and our dealings with Cal and when in Barbados Marcia who was always helpful. Thank you for having us in your beautiful home.
Caren B.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2022
Ahhh we are so glad that you had a wonderful holiday and felt at home in ‘Tickety Blue’ ….
Thank you so much for your kind words. We do hope you visit again soon!
We had a great stay in the villa which is well equipped with all that you would need. Games for the children too were appreciated. Marcia very kindly let us check in early and check out later as we had an early evening flight.
The location is great being close to the beach, restaurants and shops. We got a croissant every morning from the bakery which was walking distance.
The only downside was the construction work going on next door which meant a peaceful relax by the pool was not possible. We did enjoy the Fairmont and did lots of exploring the island.
Charlotte D.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 November 2024
Thankyou for your great review. So glad you enjoyed beautiful Barbados .
I thought the new walls were all finished😢but hopefully the Fairmont Beach club membership allowed you to relax .
Glad we could help with checking times - Marcia always tries to accommodate if possible.
Lotsaluv Cal xxx
Our stayvwas great ..communication with the owner was great theyvwas understanding and very helpful..the properly Manger Marciar hope i spelled that right was pleasant and helpful..the property was fabulous house was big clean and everything was there in the house we needed..will stay again..and it was pretty close to alot ...go to Jordan grocery store..seems to be a bit cheaper..and rent a car if u can its better in savings
collin j.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 November 2023
Glad you had a great time and enjoyed Tickety Blue.
Good space. Well stocked kitchen with a good supply of essentials and coffee. Nice touches of slippers and bathrobes - something we don’t see in vacation rentals. TV has many channels. House and pool super clean. Pool has jets. Plenty of towels. Good to have Beach Club passes. Excellent communication with owners. Great property manager, Marcia, who helped arrange all of our taxis including a 4:30am pick up on our day of departure.
a g.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 March 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review Anita - We are glad you enjoyed your stay. It was great to hear your suggestions too as we want to continue to make Tickety Blue absolutely perfect!
What an amazing house Tickety Blue is. Six of us stayed, each in our own en-suite room. The house had everything you could possibly need while on holiday. Marcia the property manager was lovely and very helpful. Natalie, the housekeeper came in to change sheets and towels. The house is a 5 minute walk to the beach at the Fairmount Royal Pavillion hotel, beach club cards are provided so you have use of sun beds and a discount off your rum sour. I highly recommend Tickety Blue if you are looking for somewhere to stay in Barbados.
Helen T.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2023
Thanks for your lovely comments Helen - We’re so glad you enjoyed your special holiday in Tickety-Blue…
You can’t beat those rum-sours!!
I would certainly highly recommend this property for rental in St James Barbados. The location close to Holetown is ideal; and the property is immaculately maintained as are the beautiful grounds of the secure complex it lies within. The patio is a sun trap for those days you just want to relax around the plunge pool to cool off and the kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to prepare meals if you prefer not to venture out. Each room is en-suite, which meant no queuing for showers or toilets. Access to the easy walkable Fairmont Beach Hotel is a valued bonus. Our favourite Bajan restaurant is also within walking distance along the main road or our preference along the beautiful beach .
Donald R.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
So glad you enjoyed your time at Tickety- Blue Donald -even when Hurricane Beryl paid you a visit!
Which is your favourite restaurant?
Hopeing you will come back again to visit Beautiful Barbados
My family and I had a wonderful time at Tickety Blue! The villa was immaculately clean, and well situated in a gated community.
The plunge pool was used multiple times daily to cool off from the hot sun, and was just the right size.
The use of the Fairmont Beach Club was a huge bonus, as we were just a 8-10 minute walk away.
This villa is a short walk to many great restaurants such as JuJu’s, Seacat, Lonestar, and Juma's.
The property manager Marcia was a pleasure to work with and was always available to help us out and answer any questions that we had.
We look forward to returning during our next trip to Barbados!
Andrew P.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2022
Thanks so much for your lovely review. So glad you had a wonderful time and enjoyed the location of the villa... nobody wants to walk too far on holiday!!
Marcia is an angel - we are so lucky to have her taking care of things when we aren't there.
Hopefully you will be back to visit soon!
We loved our stay in Tickety Blue, with the hosts doing everything they could to make the stay run smoothly. The house is just as described - great sized rooms all with effective air conditioning, a great downstairs with a good sized indoor dining table and lounge, and a lovely outside with a small pool and seating areas. The small estate that the house is on is great, with a bigger pool, tennis court (although a little too hot to play!) and table tennis. The real jewel in the crown was the access to the Fairmont's Beach Club, a short walk away (although across one quite busy road). This gave access to sun-loungers and umbrella's on a fantastic beach. All in all, I cannot recommend this place enough and we will definitely try to get back here as soon as we can!
Oliver Newton
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2024
Ahh thank you for your kind words. We are so glad that you enjoyed your family holiday and glad we could help when your flight was delayed. Hope to welcome you all back soon
Lotsaluv Cal xx
The rental satisfied our needs of nine nights for a family celebration. Roomy and comfortable. A few minor glitches where quickly solved by Marcea.We had hoped that access to the Fairmont Beach Club would be a highlight of our stay. The web doesn't show much about it; only the Fairmont Resort facilities, which is different from the Beach Club. When we checked it out, we were disappointed and never used it. We had hoped it included a swimming pool (the Fairmont pool), but it was simply a small beach, a few chairs and umbrellas, a bar and young men hanging out to sell water sport adventures. We chose instead to go further up to the beach in front of Ju Ju's where we rented beach chairs and umbrellas.
We have a lovely stay at Cal's property - it had everything we needed, rooms are fantastic all with en-suites.Location, is great - bus stops are just outside. Fairmont is a 8 min walk away, and is perfect for the whole day, walk along the beach to Juju's great Fish Cutters! We explored using buses - Speightstown which we loved. Just a note, Massy's is quite expensive so we did venture on the bus to Jordans, where you can find all the groceries for a much better price. Overall, the location, property was perfect, just what we needed for 11 nights in Barbados. It was super safe, everyone is very friendly and Marcia was great! She was super lovely and really great at communicating with us. We also loved the outdoor area, and plunge pool!! Kitchen had all the amenities, so you'll be fine! Washing machine was also a huge plus! Thank you so much for letting us stay! We have a fabulous time! xx
Sonal Natasha P.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 March 2025
Thanks for your kind words - so glad you had a fabulous holiday! Barbados is very special xxx
Very nice place in a secluded area. While we where there they were doing construction around development but it did not cause any type of inconveniences for us. Home is a few miles from Holetown and walkable. Buses are very easy and cheap to ride.
The only inconvenience we experienced is the hot water in the morning was good for about 1 shower and there were 6 of us. We failed to mention until a day before leaving which was our mistake. Seems there was a hot water booster in a room off the kitchen we could have pushed for more hot water. Instead we just took shifts for showering lol
Very happy with the VRBO. Also Cal was very helpful with all my questions before and during our stay.
Joell S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 February 2023
Hi Joell and friends - thanks for reviewing 'Tickety-Blue" - Glad you asked Marcia about the water although we find the solar heater usually lasts all day and night . We hope you loved Barbados and come back again one day - Are you back to the snow now? Hope that's not too great a shock to the system!! Lotsaluv Cal xxx
About the host
Hosted by Robin & Cal
We live in wonderful North Wales but try to get to our lovely home in Barbados as often as possible. We totally relax as soon as we walk through the door! It really is home from home for all the family and we hope you enjoy your stay there.
Why they chose this property
Our beautiful 'Tickety-Blue' will certainly make you feel tickety boo. We have made sure to include everything you need for a wonderful holiday. Only a few minutes to the sandy beaches and warm welcoming sea, or relax by the pool watching the hummingbirds, or curl up in the shade with a good book and a rum sour! It's 5 mins in the car or local bus to Holetown, Limegrove Shopping centre, and favourite famous restaurants. There's always something to do or see in Barbados -it really is paradise -
What makes this property unique
We are including beach club membership at the Royal Fairmont hotel for your stay. Here you will find sun-beds, parasols, beach bar and water sports. We have included all utilities, cleaning fees, taxes etc in the nightly rate so there are no hidden surprises. Our fabulous property manager is on call to help with transfers, shopping, local information etc Air conditioning and fast Wifi is available throughout the property
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