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St James beautiful unique 4 bedroom villa, infinity pool and panoramic sea view

St James beautiful unique 4 bedroom villa, infinity pool and panoramic sea view

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Infinity pool overlooking west coast
View of Apples House at night
Pool
very private pool
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Overview of St James beautiful unique 4 bedroom villa, infinity pool and panoramic sea view

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8393 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Bakers, St James
  • Popular LocationMullins Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoyal Westmoreland Golf Course6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSandy Lane Beach14 min drive
  • AirportBridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet

Bathroom 4

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

Bathroom 5

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

St James beautiful unique 4 bedroom villa, infinity pool and panoramic sea view

This spacious unique Villa is located in a quiet Barbadian family neighbourhood in St James above the Platinum Coast with panoramic sea views .
The villa is a designated holding villa on the official ‘Visit Barbados website ‘ list for quarantine on arrival on the island.

Please review all the House rules before booking

Apple’s House is a 4 bedroom, stylishly furnished single storey villa. It has three bathrooms and one powder room and outside shower . The house is positioned well away from main roads yet only 1.2 mile from the beach.
The main living area is central in the house with seating areas and large LED HDTV , and further dining area.

Three double french doors open onto the terrace where you have wonderful panoramic views of the west coast framed by the fabulous tropical garden
There is a large terrace, equipped with sofa, chairs, hammock, BBQ, dining table and chairs to seat 8 .
The large infinity pool is long (12m ) enough to swim lengths, with steps into the pool . There are 8 sunbeds on the pool deck . The mature and very private garden is stunning and has been professionally landscaped boasting an abundance of tropical plants and palms. The garden and pool can be beautifully lit up at night .The gardens surround the house screening the villa and giving a wonderful sense of privacy .The gully south of the house also provides extra privacy as building is not permitted on this land

Vaulted Ceilings (Peaked at 18") give the house a spacious feel . The four double bedrooms are large and airy, with two bedrooms in the north wing and two bedrooms in the south wing of the house, providing privacy for guests. One bedroom in both wings opens onto the western terrace to overlook the pool and the carribean sea

Separate laundry room next to the garage with butlers sink, washing machine , large second tropical fridge freezer, tumble dryer and washing line area outside to dry laundry

Bedrooms: 2 Super king beds ,1 Queen bed and 2 single beds (can be put together as king size double )
Housekeeping included.
This is 3 days maid service on Tuesday , Thursday and Saturday. ( the days may vary depending on individual bookings ) . Days are negotiable with Andrea and extra days can be arranged at a modest extra cost.
Well equipped Italian Scavolini designed kitchen with oven, hob, microwave and tropical fridge freezer
Single storey suitable for holiday makers with compromised mobility
Large garage with table tennis table
Children welcome although the pool is not fenced or alarmed
No smoking in the house but allowable in the garden


Entry to the house is through secure electric gates with parking inside the gates on the fully tiled drive. The house is very secure .
There are very few cars passing the property and the aeroplane noise is minimal as we are located in the northwest of the island . Occasionally wild monkeys run across the roof to the adjacent gully .
Maintenance manager Harry lives opposite Apple's House and is available for any queries or problems through phone or email or a knock on his door!
Julie Gardier is the House Manager and provides concierge services for an extra modest fee. She can arrange fast track through the airport, car hire, taxi services, as well as excursions and visits and much more during your stay. She overseas the housekeeper , the gardener who comes on Saturdays and pool man , who comes on Thursdays . We can recommend two excellent chefs, who are available for individual meals, or 2 or 3 meals per day available on request. This should be arranged prior to your trip and you be responsible for paying the chef directly. A hire car is helpful for island touring and shopping although we have excellent local taxi contacts if this is your preference.
Golf at the Barbados golf club is very reasonable and this is an excellent course that the owner recommends.
It is approximately 7 minute drive to Holetown , 7 minute drive to Speightstown where you will find excellent restaurants and supermarkets.
The West Coast is famous for its beaches and Gibbes and Mullins beaches are less than 4 minutes drive (1.3 miles ) down the hill and about 20 minutes walk . It is a tougher walk uphill back to the house and we tend to drive!
It is a 7 minute drive to Lone Star Restaurant or the Fish Pot and 4 minutes to The Sea Shed, Larry Rogers restaurants.

Please be aware that the Barbados government has introduced a new tax called the 'shared economy levy' which is 10% of the rental. By law the guests must be informed of this levy and the levy collected by the property owner . This levy is included in the rental payment.

Please consider taking travel insurance before booking. This villa accommodates 6 people with a surcharge for an extra 2 . 8 guests is the maximum we allow.

Property manager

Dr Charles & Mrs Charlotte Wetton
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children welcome , pool is not alarmed or fenced

Events

No events allowed
Please see house rules below

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking outside main house please
The Rental Agreement gives details of our CANCELLATION policy . The policy is different to VRBO policy .
We will try to rebook the house if a booking is cancelled , and if successful will repay the amount achieved,
Battery candles only in the house please some are provided The house accomodates 8 people . No parties with more than 8 guests allowed unless agreed

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please see house rules below
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Rock Dundo

Located in Rock Dundo, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sandy Lane Beach and Carlisle Bay. Folkestone Marine Park and Diamonds International are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Bakers, St James

What's nearby

  • Mullins Beach - 5 min drive
  • Royal Westmoreland Golf Course - 6 min drive
  • Heywoods Beach - 7 min drive
  • Holetown Beach - 12 min drive
  • Sandy Lane Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Grantley Adams Intl. Airport (BGI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chefette - 6 min drive
  • Fisherman's Pub - 6 min drive
  • Sea Shed - 5 min drive
  • Chefette Lancaster - 5 min drive
  • The Orange Street Grocer - 6 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 81 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan L., Calgary, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing pool, great location
Lovely home with a truly amazing pool. Great location with easy access to both the beach just 10 minutes down the road and the highway up the road for touring around the island.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise N., New Smyrna Beach, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous and Relaxing
We had a fabulous stay at Apples House! Everything was exactly as shown, beds were comfortable, pool and outdoor area was AMAZING. As a group that loves to cook, we were really pleased with the well-stocked kitchen. We cannot say enough good things about Julie, the manager - she was amazing throughout our stay. All in all it was a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apples!!
My family has been coming to Barbados since 2013. We've stayed in several different villas on the east/west coast of this beautiful island. Appleshouse checked all boxes and we felt the price was reasonable for what was offered. I had some worries that sometimes are not talked about in reviews. The villa is in a neighborhood, and with that we were worried about noise. Of course, Appleshouse has no control over neighborhood noise, (barking dogs, party houses, roosters crowing, vehicle horns beeping, etc)it can make/break a holiday. I'm happy to say that it was very quiet. The road is not busy with vehicle/pedestrian traffic. It feels very secluded. There are neighborhood dogs, however it seems they only bark when a family of monkeys are passing or when it’s dinner time. The bedrooms have AC that work great. The beds were very comfortable. The ensuite bathrooms had good water pressure and the solar tank never ran out of hot water. I was concerned about the kitchen/dining/ living room not having AC. This wasn't an issue because of the well thought-out design. Shutters/doors take advantage of cross winds combined w ceiling fans made the spaces very comfortable. Julie the property manager was always available for questions, very pleasant and knowledgeable. Andrea the housekeeper was professional but easy going, a joy to talk with. She made us feel at home, worked around us seamlessly. The pride she takes in her work is evident. Thanks for opening your home to ourfamily!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valentin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Villa
Lovely Villa. Amazing View. Nice and Clean. Julie is amazing. Will love to go back. Highly Recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

C Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Family Vacation
We spent our family spring break (March 11-18) in Barbados - 3 generations: 5 adults and 2 children. Apple's House was simply fantastic. The villa is beautifully (but comfortably) appointed. We spent a lot of time in the covered open area between the house and the pool eating, reading, and watching the kids swim. Julie, the property manager, is delightful and was very helpful in arranging dining and water activities. The villa is a very short drive to several beaches along the West Coast and is easy driving distance to Holetown and Speightstown. We also spent a wonderful day driving to the East Coast and the Barbados Wildlife Preserve. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dr Charles & Mrs Charlotte Wetton

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Owners Charles Wetton - Doctor
Charlotte Wetton Surveyor
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Why they chose this property

This is a unique property on the Island . The gardens and beautiful pool are second to none and maintained to a very high standard . Anthony Hunte, from Huntes Gardens, influence is evident

The house is far from noisy roads in a peaceful family neighbourhood, but with easy access to the beach and local towns and restaurants .

Charlotte was particularly drawn to this house as she spent 8 happy years living 1 mile down the road at Gibbs with here parents in the 1980's.

What makes this property unique

The house is spacious with high ceilings, terracotta & stone floors and external wooden shutters. It was redecorated in 2018.
The infinity pool is always a lovely temperature with panoramic sea views. The house is elevated on the ridge and there is often a refreshing light breeze which keeps you cool . The front of the property has electric gates with a wall around the property which is secure .

The house is situated in a family neighbourhood away from the noisy coast road and the road to the house leads only to other neighbouring houses with almost no traffic . It is a peaceful location with only minimal local domestic noise such as neighbours mowing in their gardens or a passing ice cream van or an occasional dog bark . You can take a walk or go jogging and nobody bothers you. The local households provide an added level of security in this safe family neighbourhood
This house is set in a secluded location completely surrounded by its own garden with no overlooking houses , yet very close to Mullins and Gibbs beach . Unusually for Barbados ,Gibbs beach has no hotels on it and the beach is often deserted and therefore very peaceful.
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