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Peaceful apt - pool & gazebo & sea views 5 mins to beach !

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Exterior detail
Living area
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful apt - pool & gazebo & sea views 5 mins to beach !

Located in a quiet residential area above Holetown in Saint James, Allamanda is a comfortable and well equipped one bedroom apartment that would suit guests looking for a more relaxed stay in Barbados. The closest beach is approximately five minutes' drive away.
With its own walkway and entrance, Allamanda is attached to but independent from the main house and benefits from the exclusive use of the swimming pool, accessed from the private dining gazebo. There is a separate laundry room for guests.
Holetown and Sunset Crest are within easy reach, being approximately three miles away and offer beaches, restaurants, supermarket, banks, shopping and medical facilities. The commercial centre of Warrens is only five miles away with another supermarket, shopping mall and banks.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 40
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 11237149
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Paynes Bay

Paynes Bay is home to this apartment. 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 National Stadium.
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Holders, St. James

What's nearby

  • Barbados Polo Club - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Paynes Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Sandy Lane Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Green Monkey Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Sandy Lane Beach - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Bean - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Italia Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chefette Welches - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Bean Sunset Crest - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Apple Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Peaceful apt - pool & gazebo & sea views 5 mins to beach ! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Peaceful apt - pool & gazebo & sea views 5 mins to beach ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peaceful apt - pool & gazebo & sea views 5 mins to beach !?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful apt - pool & gazebo & sea views 5 mins to beach !?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful apt - pool & gazebo & sea views 5 mins to beach !?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful apt - pool & gazebo & sea views 5 mins to beach ! located?

Situated in Paynes Bay, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Barbados Polo Club and Paynes Bay Beach. Sandy Lane Country Club Golf Course and Green Monkey Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly hosts. Quiet and cozy. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot with own pool with good views of the Caribbean and sunsets from a covered terrace that gets cooling breezes. Surrounded by greenery, overlooking Sandy Lane Country Club, we saw monkeys, hummingbirds and flowering trees. Jan and Guy are lovely hosts and on hand to help when required. Accommodation is clean and well equipped with a nice hot shower. Paynes Beach and Holetown close by with a car.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful 2 weeks in this cozy apartment. We felt very lucky to have this beautiful space in such a great location. The apartment backs on to the Sandy Lane golf course. Since we’re early risers we never had a problem with being allowed to enjoy the stunning surroundings. We enjoyed the use of the beach chairs and umbrella so we could explore several beaches on the island. We usually enjoyed lounging by the pool in the afternoon and having a refreshing dip. Truly a relaxing and peaceful way to spend our time. Thank you to Guy and Jan for making our stay so memorable!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

COLIN B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect accommodation

As described on the site, very suitable for a couple, very friendly owners in a perfect location, just 5 minutes drive from the beach which has toilets, a bar and a snack trailer from which we had some lovely lunches.
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larien B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant and relaxing

Comfortable apartment in a quiet neighborhood. Lovely and inviting pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Guy was a very responsive host nothing too much trouble and the apartment was small but very comfortable and homely.We stayed nearly five weeks and enjoyed every day.The pool corner by the apartment was a little sun trap and we spent many hours relaxing there, enjoying a swim to cool off. The kitchen is well equipped, good cooker, big fridge and had everything we needed, we cooked and BBQ’d a lot during our stay which was great. The lounge is a nice place to relax in the evening with a lovely breeze passing through the slatted windows, the couch is nice and comfortable. There is plenty of storage and a good safe for your valuables We brought a travel router with us which connected via Ethernet to the house internet and we could use our own firestick and Alexa for all our tv and music entertainment, the only disappointment was the internet speed which was surprisingly slow given Barbados has such a fast internet service to its houses. That said it was just fast enough most of the time to watch whatever we wanted.The location is really nice and quiet and the little patio gazebo at the entrance to the appartment is a lovely shelter place to sit and eat or escape the sun with nice garden around it. It was fun watching the birds and monkeys passing by and the beautiful fireflies in the evenings.We had a great stay and have already booked to return. A little gem close to the west coast beaches beach but you really need a car !!Thanks Guy and Jan.
Stayed 34 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

We really enjoyed our stay at Guy and Jan's place. It is quiet, comfortable and has everything one could need. Guy went out of his way to ensure we were taken care of - left a few things in the fridge for us, answered all our questions, and gave us an umbrella on a not so nice day. We would definitely come back. Thanks Guy and Jan!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Allamanda apt.

Very enjoyable stay and very friendly hosts. The unit had everything we needed for cooking as we like to cook our own meals. We also really liked the pool. Very refreshing. Thank you Jan and Guy 😁
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a couple

Arranged a trip at short notice and the owners could not have been more helpful. The accomodation is effectively an annexe to their lovely villa, in beautiful landscaped grounds, backing on to Sandy Lane Golf Course. It was very well equipped and only a short drive to Holetown andmany top class restaurants. About 20 min walk down the hill to Payne's Beach and the Coast. We enjoyed the use of the pool and hardly saw the owners, although they were there when you needed them. Will be back.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for 10 nights over Christmas and New Year in Allamanda which was perfect for our needs. The property was spotlessly clean with everything we could’ve needed. The owner, Guy, met us on arrival and was regularly available should we have needed anything as the property is an annexe of their main home situated in a quiet residential area off Holders Hill. With its own outside seating area, we had exclusive use of the pool area but some of the best beaches on the island’s west coast are only a short drive away too and we particularly appreciated the beach chairs, parasol and cool box provided for guest use. Sat on the veranda we enjoyed the shade and spotted an array of wildlife most days including green monkeys, bananaquits, kingbirds, hummingbirds as well as the odd gecko and locust. At night, the tropical sound of tree frogs resonate around the garden which backs on to the open space of Sandy Lane golf course. Allamanda has its own side entrance from the main property so it had a private feel whilst at the same time knowing the owners were available just across the veranda should we have needed anything. A good quality gas BBQ is provided which we used frequently to enjoy dinners on the veranda after enjoying a sunset view. The property was cleaned and serviced during our stay and Guy very kindly allowed us to check out later on our last day as there was a day’s gap until the next guests arrived.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional

The five star reviews for this property are totally deserved, it really lives up to its billing. Very comfortable, furnished to a high standard with good facilities and a decent sized pool exclusively for the use of guests. Guy, the owner, was very welcoming and accommodating and gave us lots of useful information. In a beautiful setting, located in a quiet cul de sac, a great location for exploring the island. Plenty of wildlife and birds in the pretty garden too. A good sized supermarket (called Massy) which stocked a lot of Waitrose products within a few minutes drive. Payne's Bay is the closest beach a few mins by car but it lacks places to eat/facilities. Nice beach but there are better beaches up and down the west coast. We found some decent restaurants in the Holetown area. Parking in March was pretty easy and free too.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely place to stay.

We stayed for 27 nights in November 2023. Our decision to book was influenced by the extremely positive reviews, and the apartment met expectation. The pluses for us were a comfortable settee and bed (not always the case in rentals), and decent shower. The real positives were the location and grounds. Being attached to a large house in a residential, upmarket location meant that we benefited from the large grounds, the well planted garden. The greenery and space made it something special. We ate in the gazebo, or just chilled there and it was a lovely, relaxing and comfortable place to be. The sole use of the pool was a real plus. The owners, like other have said, were available and helpful when needed and unobtrusive when not. It was only Guy who hosted us and he did a tremendous job. The location of the apartment is great. It’s just a short drive to Holetown, and there are several restaurants/takeouts, a fish market and beach conveniently at the bottom of the road, so you can have the best of both worlds, peace and quiet and easy access to shops/beach/food. It felt very safe and secure. The fence and padlocks on gates etc would deter. Overall it was an excellent stay, very relaxing and enjoyable and we hope to return in the future
Stayed 27 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A truly lovely place to stay

The apartment lived up to its 100% 5* reviews in every aspect. We loved it. Jan and Guy were super hosts being attentive to their guests’ needs without ever intruding upon our privacy. From their warm welcome complete with a bottle of homemade rum punch and another of milk waiting in the fridge, to our somewhat fraught departure owing to a cancelled flight, they could not have been more helpful. The apartment is very well maintained and everything scrupulously clean. The provision of everything needed for cooking was excellent and we were delighted to have the use of a barbecue which could also function as an outdoor oven. We loved sitting on the terrace for all our meals and enjoyed a fabulous show of fireflies, birdsong, the night-time sound of the frogs as well as the appearance of a monkey strolling down the fence. The pool is as lovely as it looks. The apartment is very well situated for exploring all the island and so we were most grateful to have the use of garden chairs and a very good parasol. It meant that we could go to any beach and we found some truly beautiful places to relax. Holders is a good place to be. We enjoyed the local Sunday market and also spending a Saturday afternoon watching polo. We felt that the apartment helped to give us a real insight into Barbados. No review can capture the atmosphere of a place so I can only recommended that readers of this review go and enjoy it for themselves.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manfred O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolle Location, Phantastische Lage für Mietwagenbesitzer, die Ruhe suchen. Sehr gute Ausstattung. Nette, zuvorkommende Gastgeber.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

A great place to stay and outstanding hosts highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr schöne Wohnung mit Pool

Außergewöhnlich gut und sehr schön eingerichtet. Toller Pool. Absolut ruhige Lage. Stühle für den Strand sind da. Alles picobello sauber. Hilfsbereite freundliche Gastgeber. Liegt in einer Wohngegend, ein Auto ist erforderlich. Guter Ausgangspunkt um insel zu erkunden. Zum Meer ca. 7 Minuten mit dem Auto, zum Supermarkt ca 10 Minuten. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt hier sehr genossen und bedanken uns bei Jan und Guy ganz herzlich.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2021
Thank you Claudia. We really appreciate your review. Regards. Jan and Guy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this place

Could not ask for more great location and the property is fab. As far as we are concerned this is perfect.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valarie D.

Paradise

I enjoyed my stay at the cottage! The surroundings are lush and tropical. The cottage was clean and has everything you need. Beautiful Paynes Bay beach is a short walk away. Jan and Guy were great hosts, really lovely people. I would love to return someday!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2021
So glad that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again. Kindest regards. Guy and Jan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BERNARD P.

Wonderful stay!

Allemanda apartment is spotlessly clean,equiped to an high standard,elegantly decorated and situated in a quiet and secure location.It provides everything you need for a selfcatering vacationGreat and generous hosts.Don't miss Carizma On the hill the best midrange restaurant in Holetown area!
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget G.

Extremely happy with our stay

We enjoyed the great hospitality and company from Jan and Guy. Their cottage is extremely comfortable and equipped with everything one could wish for (even a swizzle stick thanks Jan) it’s very quiet and pleasant to sit in comfort and watch the evening sky with fire flies and the odd bat fly past. We cannot speak highly enough of everything thanks again Jan and Guy and hope to see you again in the not toooo distant future
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2021
Thank you so much for the lovely review. So glad you had a nice time and we hope to see you again soon ! Kind regards. Jan and Guy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Peaceful

The villa is lovely, tastefully decorated & very well equipped.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Great retreat

Great location near the fabulous west coast beaches and restaurants . Guy and Jan are wonderful host who can provide lots of info on things to do and places to go but respect your privacy and provide access to their lovely pool and gardens It is a bit of a walk up and down the hill to the beach. I would suggest renting a car even for a few days to explore the beautiful island. I also join the chorus to champion Jan’s rumpuch made from the limes grown in the garden. We had a lovely quiet relaxing stay at Allamanda.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Beautiful and Relaxing

My wife and I stayed at Allamanda for one week in March, 2018. The property is just as pictured. It was one of the most relaxing places we have stayed in our travels anywhere. The home backs onto a green space and sides onto a vacant lot. The pool and patio are great. While the apartment is attached to the main home we rarely saw or heard the owners...except when we sought them out for always helpful advice. This property is a five minute drive or 20 minute walk to the west coast beach....add 10 minutes to walk to Holetown centre for shopping and restaurants.... suggest renting a car if you wish to do some touring of the island. We definitely recommend this property for a beautiful and quiet location on the west coast of Barbados. We hope to return again. Thanks Jan and Guy! Gary and Elizabeth
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

Perfect place for a relaxing holiday

We can't fault the property, - clean and well equipped - the welcoming hosts and the quiet location. Be aware that it's at the top of Holders Hill so approx. 20 mn. uphill walk from Paynes Bay but there are plenty of taxis @ BBD30 approx - and there's a prettier but longer walk to and from the beach via the golf course. We hired a car for 3 days to explore further afield but also used buses which are frequent along the coast road and cheap but entail a change in Bridgetown. There is a less frequent bus service to Bridgetown from the top of Holders Hill. We had a great time and can thoroughly recommend this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

A pristine annex in a perfect location

The property is ideally placed to reach all around the island and being close to the west coast beaches is more than ideal. The property is in perfect condition and equipped to an exceedingly high standard. The owners could not be more friendly or helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

About the host

Hosted by Jan Roberts

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Recently retired English couple Guy and Jan have lived on the island for 25 years.

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