16 Reviews of Property 15310 in Long Bay, Barbados

Dear John and Marjorie,

The holidays went really well - it was a great week. We had a fantastic time there, the Idyllic Villa is gorgeous - we want to live there!

Thanks a million for all your help.

Much appreciated.
Wojtek.

Idyllic Villa is surely an apt name! Secluded location, stunning breathtaking views, un-describable, and pictures don’t do it justice.

Villa is perfect for a relaxing break away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, romantic getaway, or family gathering etc. If you want night life, not for you, however we stayed there but drove into St Lawrence Gap/Town for clubs when required.

Stayed on the property in Oct 2011 and also held our small wedding ceremony on the beach below the property and then the reception on the property, Idyllic, couldn’t have asked for a better location.

Villa is very spacious and is still not cramped if 8 people are staying there. Property and furnishing in good order, clean, amenities in working order. 4th bedroom may need a little updating, safe in a room not working, but overall nothing of major concern.

If you plan on travelling around the island it is recommended to rent a car, if not there is a local bus which will take you into Bridgetown (runs 1 per hour). Taxis are available but from the villa you have to phone book and therefore may have to wait a while. Within walking distance there is the Tropical Winds hotel which has a restaurant for cooked food (however I didn’t actually eat there) and there is also a convenience store close by for a quick shop for essentials.

The sea in that area is not recommended for swimming as it can get rather rough, however there are other beaches close by which are more suitable if you want to swim. There is also a communal pool on the property which is utilized by the 3 villas. The spa although not heated is perfect to cool off during the day, and stare up at the stars at night.

Housekeeper Sherri was very helpful and accommodating and went out of her way to assist. Property owners were good/fast with their correspondence.

Would highly recommend this property, and will be back for another stay, hopefully in the not to distance future.

We came together as 7 close friends and enjoyed a fabulous 10 says at your Villa. The peaceful atmosphere away from everything was perfect. We loved strolling along your beautiful sandy beaches and amazing views.

Junie is a treasure!! We loved visiting with her and our every need was attended to. She really made our visit feel like we were visiting old friends.

Barbados is a beautiful island and amazingly friendly culture. We loved checking out all the local haunts and of course the known landmarks. Harrison Caves is a must see along with Orchid World and the Wild Animal park. So much to see not enough time to do it all. Definitely make a trip to Bathsheba and don't miss the Oysten's Fish Fry!!

I would come back in a minute!!

This was our 6th visit to Barbados having stayed before in Hotels and two other Rental Villas. This has to be the very best location for the money if you are seeking a relaxing quiet holiday. The villa is very nice but could do with some slight modernisation to the bathrooms. The house was very well kept by Juni the maid, with a constant flow of clean towels and bed linen. A car is essential. We are in our seventies and visited with our son, his wife and two teenage boys and my sons mother in law. Everyone in all the age groups absolutely enjoyed the Holiday. OK for people with disabilities if the owners carry out some very minor modifications We intend to return next year.

We have just arrived home from a fantastic trip to Barbados, the villa is situated in a perfect location with 2 beautiful beaches to either side of the villa.We were a group of 6 adults and one 10 year old boy,who we thought may get bored..nothing could have been further from the truth, he has said he would love to go back as he loved the pool and beaches and most of all fishing from the rocks which were right in front of the villa.Juni is a diamond, nothing is too much trouble for her, she will advise you on where to eat out and where to visit. Her Caribbean cooking is also something not to miss. Oistins is a great place to visit on a Friday night to watch the locals dancing and listen to the reggae music, also to sample the fresh local fish and rice. Many thanks to John and Marjorie for allowing us to use their beautiful villa. A place we would love to go back to.

We very much enjoyed our stay at Idyllic Villa. Very nice, clean, well kept, right on the ocean with an unheated hot tub that was very refreshing! The sun kept it warm. Views were spectacular. We loved our stay as did our young children.

The ocean is rougher on this side of the island, but we were able to swim on the beach--and Crane's beach is very close by for ocean swimming with younger children.

The pool is also very nice. We followed the owners' recommendation for a car rental company and were happy with that--you should have a car to get around. Large grocery store nearby, and good places to eat, and kitchen is good for cooking at home.

Highly recommended!

Just returned from our vacation in Idyllic Villa and it could not have been better. House is large, comfortable, with constant breezes keeping it cooled down. Better than pictures. Huge patios, one shaded by a roof. Hot tub was a nice plus. Very private. Nicely landscaped and maintained. Beach on right was very tiny with no shade but Sam Lord's on the left was nice. However we discovered Bottom Bay Beach and went there every day, about a 10 min drive. There is a great shopping supermarket at Six Corners just a short drive away. We were able to get plenty of food for breakfast and lunch. The people on Barbados were the friendliest I have encountered in years of traveling. We took a drive to Bathsheba, enjoyed the surfers there and had lunch at the Botanic Garden just around the corner. Drove to the Gap a couple of nights for dinner. Pisces was wonderful, lovely ambience and good food. However, we found the roads very difficult to maneuver at night in the dark. Very narrow, people walking and biking with lots of roads turning off. We had to search the map and turn around several times. Seems you get it down pat just when you are ready to leave! We also followed owner recommendation and had buffet dinner at Waterfront Cafe downtown to hear the steel band play. I have had better dinners on other islands. The neighborhood of the villa was charming and I took my walk there every day. Met very nice people. Everything worked to our satisfaction in the villa, even the TV. Sometimes you just have to study how to work something. I will admit it took some time. But we really dont want much TV on vacation. The dismal news will find us when we return. Juni, the maid is a treasure. Very friendly and accommodating. I enjoyed talking to her. She also did a fantastic job of keeping the villa neat and clean. We had the entire property to ourselves for 4 days. Later, people moved in next door, but it was still very private and quiet. We had a wonderful time. It was just perfect for us because it was so quiet and relaxing! Would love to come back with our married kids!

Me and my family stayed at idyllic villa for ten days and I must say it was paradise....everything you could ask for in a villa. The view was breathtaking any photo would not do it any justice...the people are wonderful and it is safe safe safe...I felt comfortable the whole time I was there and couldnt have asked for a better location...away from the hustle and bustle of the city...the east coast is quiet and scenic. If you want a quiet holiday away from it all this is the place for you! thank you John and Marjorie we had a wonderful time it was worth every penny!!!

Luise & keith