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Gimli: Luxury 2 Story Villa - 3 min from the beach!!!

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A covered balcony with a sofa, chairs, and a pool view.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and granite countertops.
A spacious living area with a red sofa, patterned ottoman, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a kitchen in the background.
A building with a central entrance, a covered staircase, and a pathway flanked by greenery.
A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a dining table with chairs, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
This villa accommodates 8 guests in 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It features an outdoor pool and a separate living room. Enjoy ocean views from the patio while engaging in nearby activities like scuba diving, birdwatching, and motorboating. South Point Lighthouse and Ride The Tide Surf School Barbados are nearby.

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Freights Bay
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Christ Church, Christ Church
  • Place, South Point Lighthouse
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ride The Tide Surf School Barbados
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Miami Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upper Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upper Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Master Ensuite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upper Level Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gimli: Luxury 2 Story Villa - 3 min from the beach!!!

Gimli, is a luxury 2 storey contemporary villa on Barbados' South Coast, located in the prestigious Atlantic Shores neighborhood.
Perfect for families, couples and friends, this 3 bedroom home boasts a gigantic master Bedroom with luxury ensuite bathroom with 2 open showers.
It is walking distance to the world famous Freight's Bay beach (rated as one of the best surfing spots on earth!!), the beautiful Miami Beach and the world renown Oistins Fish Market (the "place to be" on every Friday night!!).

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 1:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

You need to know

Property # 9850271
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Oistins

Located by the sea, this villa is in Green Garden, a neighbourhood in Oistins. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Miami Beach and Dover Beach. Ride The Tide Surf School Barbados and Oistin's Friday Night Fish Fry are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Christ Church, Christ Church

What's nearby

  • South Point Lighthouse - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ride The Tide Surf School Barbados - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Freights Bay - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Miami Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Dover Beach - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oistins Fish Fry - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pat's Place - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chefette - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Luna - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Neptunes Mediterrean Seafood - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gimli: Luxury 2 Story Villa - 3 min from the beach!!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gimli: Luxury 2 Story Villa - 3 min from the beach!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gimli: Luxury 2 Story Villa - 3 min from the beach!!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gimli: Luxury 2 Story Villa - 3 min from the beach!!!?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gimli: Luxury 2 Story Villa - 3 min from the beach!!!?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Gimli: Luxury 2 Story Villa - 3 min from the beach!!! located?

Located in Green Garden, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of South Point Lighthouse and Miami Beach. Freights Bay and Ride The Tide Surf School Barbados are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at the Gimli Villa. Very clean and spacious. Everything you need and more. Host was communicative and helpful, and the property was absolutely perfect.We look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gimli is impressive

Had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was brilliant. Always available to help or to direct in anyway.The house and pool excelled .clean and everything you could needWould definitely recommend and hopefully will stay again
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing!!! We were there for 11 nights and really didn't want to leave! Home was plenty big enough, Beds were comfortable, Kitchen was well equipped, and the Pool was just wonderful. Rick is a wonderful host and was in contact on a regular basis. He even helped us get rental cars. Absolutely would return here! After travelling the entire Island we were glad we booked at this location. Its close to anything you need. And Oistins fish fry is a must do while in Barbados! Thank you Rick!!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was well equipped. Pool was clean and refreshing.The house from the outside looks dated - a good cleaning and fresh paint would greatly enhance the look of the house.The house was surface clean but the walls and windows and window sills need a good cleaning.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Best of Everything!

This house was absolutely wonderful! Lots of room for our party of 5 adults and extremely comfortable and clean. Kitchen is well stocked with everything we needed. The host Rick was extremely helpful and returned all our calls/texts in a very timely manner. The house is very close to Oistins for groceries and meals out and very close to Freights Beach for surfing. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway

Gimli was beautiful and spacious, it was perfect for our stay. Enough room for everyone and even if you needed a little time to yourself. The pool was huge, we had a ton of fun, spent most of our time in the pool. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything g we needed. The pictures do not do it justice, it was absolutely amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Felt like home

The neighborhood is lovely and quiet if you are looking for a calm and relaxing vacation. The house itself is gorgeous and well-kept. The rooms are clean, and the upstairs patio gets the coolest breeze. The bedrooms are beautiful and the AC is amazing. Other parts of the house can be hot but the best part of the experience is the Host. He is so caring and very quick to respond to any need.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible stay

This home blew my mind. There’s so much space and lovely atmosphere. Quiet area that is visited by the island’s native green monkeys. The pool is a great size and we had so much fun. Fantastic views from upstairs patio which is a great place to relax in the evening. The street name ‘sea breeze drive’ is very accurate. The breeze is phenomenal! Rick was also great and gave us lots of helpful info! This was overall a great stay and I highly recommend it
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

The house is so much larger than the photos make it seem. The house is beautiful and great location if you’re looking to be off the beaten path. We had a car so getting around was no big deal. The kitchen had everything we needed to make food (although we rarely cooked). The pool is a great size. Our kids loved it. When we return we will definitely rent again. Thank you Rick!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a fabulous place!

The Villa was huge with an amazing pool and gardens. It had everything we needed and the host Rick was on hand whenever we needed anything. Location is perfect but you would benefit from a car. There was a booking error which meant we couldn’t get in until 7pm but Rick sorted a rental car for us so we could keep our selves busy while the team sorted the house. The pool was amazing and regularly cleaned and the area is quiet. We will definitely go back and Rick is a top guy.
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We expected a "nice" house, but this property surpassed our expectations! The host, house, and neighborhood are all reasons for returning. Yeah, there's no AC in the common ares, but this is Barbados! Most houses on the island only have AC in the bedrooms. So, open those windows and enjoy the island breeze or take a dip in the pool to cool off. No matter how you decide to handle that situation, just do yourself a favor and book this property!!! We look forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
TLDR: BOOK IT! We LOVED Rick’s home! It is as described: every amenity, well appointed and so comfortable! You literally can just stop at the grocery store and make yourself at home. We were also pleasantly surprised by the backyard/garden and pool area. Just such a sweet space! We also appreciate the fact that we were not tasked with endless list of chores to complete upon checkout. Rick himself was very generous with answering a few questions I had and very helpful overall. The beach is literally a 4 minute drive, and approximately a 15-20 min walk, which we were more than happy to do. Once at the beach (Enterprise/Miami), you have many food/beverage options.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Ceo

Had some problems with plumbing.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious and convenient

This house was huge. There were 6 of us in our group and we all felt the same. The rooms were large and so spacious that it really made you feel like you were treating yourself. The beds were comfortable but the sofa bed could be updated to a more comfortable mattress. We rented a car but if you wanted to get to Miami Beach, you could easily walk to it. Also Rick was so responsive when we reached out to him, from before we arrived until after we left. He ranks as top host in my book.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Biggest 3 bedroom

Overall we had a great stay, the house was larger than expected, pool was great to have and the location to Oistins fish fry was perfect! The only few things were the BBQ is so rusted inside it wasn't useable, the sink in the dishwasher didn't work and because of a booking error we had to check in 5 hours later than advertised. It was fine except for Rick, our host, apologized and promised to make it up to us but that just sort of dropped off and nothing happened, all good, just don't promise something and do nothing! Overall, would stay here again as we had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 January 2026
Thanks for the great review!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

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Hosted by Rick Austin

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English, French

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