You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
St. James Platinum Coast #5 Upper
James Bay is a magnificent beachfront property nestled between luxury homes on either side, set directly on the beach of the fashionable West Coast in the Parish of St. James. All rooms are attractively furnished with a beach lifestyle in mind including hammocks and chaise lounges.The open plan living room with dining area has a kitchen set at one end and leads onto a large well-furnished verandah with views of the Caribbean sea beyond the palm trees and lawned garden. James Bay has been most attractively furnished with a beach lifestyle in mind. and comforts include hammock, chaise lounges, barbecue, ceiling fans, AC in bedrooms, ceiling fans, cable and WiFi. You will enjoy the lovely tropical views of this beachfront villa. The water off James Bay is crystal-clear, calm and pleasantly warm all year round. James bay offers discriminating guests a rare combination of luxury and seclusion. Wonderful beach and sunset views.
Property manager
PJ Ward
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Free WiFi
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Blender
Electric kettle
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms
Shower
Toilet paper
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Soap
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Porch or lanai
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Limited housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the ocean
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near outlet shopping
Near the bay
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Kayaking nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Ecotours nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Horse riding nearby
Golf nearby
Power boating nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 1728 sq ft (161 sq m)
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Beautiful 2-Bedroom Apartment right on the beach in this tranquil little bay
Beautiful 2-Bedroom Apartment right on the beach in this tranquil little bay
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
St James Platinum Coast 4
St. James Platinum Coast #4 Villa
St. James Platinum Coast #4 Holetown
St. James Platinum Coast #4 Villa Holetown
About the neighborhood
Holetown, Saint James
What's nearby
St. James Parish Church - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Mullins Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Royal Westmoreland Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Holetown Beach - 8 min drive - 3.3 km
Sandy Lane Beach - 10 min drive - 4.4 km
Getting around
Grantley Adams Intl. Airport (BGI) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Chefette Lancaster - 5 min drive
Surfside Restaurant & Bar - 4 min drive
Sea Shed - 3 min drive
Just Grillin' - 4 min drive
Zaccios - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is St. James Platinum Coast #5 Upper pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at St. James Platinum Coast #5 Upper?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at St. James Platinum Coast #5 Upper?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is St. James Platinum Coast #5 Upper located?
Nestled on the beach, this Holetown villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gibbs Bay and Royal Westmoreland Golf Course. Mullins Beach and Gibbes Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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St. James Platinum Coast #5 Upper Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Lisa S.
20 June 2017
Perfect beach location!
The house was lovely. The beach was perfect. Great location.
Wonderful and relaxing 3 days on the west coast. Everything needed to enjoy the sea and beach, steps from the patio. Great communication and flexibility when we needed to postpone the trip. Highly recommend and look forward to returning.
From the balcony, you are surrounded by tall palms, a grassy garden, birdsong. It’s truly magical. It’s not luxurious. It’s authentic, genuine, clean and very comfortable.
Highly recommend!
We had a great stay in the upstairs apartment overlooking the ocean.
The accommodation is great, it is not 5 star but you don't need that here as you live outside on the veranda, on the beach and if you are us at The John Moore Bar round the corner.
Marc made us incredibly welcome and after 4 weeks of pure joy I am writing this as we prepare to fly home - I've never not wanted to go home before.
Magical in every way.
David F.
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Craig S.
26 February 2019
Perfect location!
Enjoyed the beautiful beachfront and deck. Easy access to bus routes. Be sure to communicate arrival time with the host. The lock for the unit is a key so you need to arrange the time with the housekeeper to enter the building. The dryer does not work well. But everything else was picture perfect! This will be a tough one to beat. The local people are very friendly. We had wonderful times eating at close restaurants and pubs within walking distance. We also had a blast on our snorkeling tour on el tigre catamaran. Super crew, great food and drinks. We will be back!
We stayed at St James garden in the upper unit in August 2019 and we had a wonderful time. The property is so well located and the view on the ocean is simply breathtaking. We watched the sunset every night from the veranda or directly on th beach right in front of the property. If you walk on the beach about 200 feet left, there is a beautiful sandy beach with sun chairs. No seagrass at all. Simply cristal clear blue water (unlike Crane Beach or the East coast of the island, unfortunately).
The kitchen is well equipped and you have everything you need. Marc, the owner, was so kind. He even make the arrangements to get us a table The Cliff restaurant for my birthday!
If you look to find the perfect location, do not hesitate to go there. Other houses may be more luxurious but you will probably not be directly on the beach and for us, it’s was definitely worth it. We will go back there someday. It’s a little peace of paradise on earth!
Julie L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
6/10 Okay
Susan L.
21 February 2023
Apartment on Beach Front
The apartment was spacious with a lovely terrace overlooking the sea.
The bedrooms and bathrooms clean but the kitchen seemed to be in need of a bit of a deep clean.
We were happy with the check in information provided prior to arriving. We arrived to find the apartment open and the house keeper turned up a bit later.
We were contacted once during our 7 night stay to be asked whether we needed any house keeping.
There are 2 buildings on site and perhaps the daily service applied to the other building.
The apartment was good enough for what we wanted but there was quite a lot of noise from people working on the adjoining properties. The Internet seems to call the apartments St James Bay luxury apartments but I think that description is pushing it. The picture of the beach must be old as it is not as deep now, like a lot of the Caribbean to be fair.
The apartment is not expensive compared to some and so I felt that the price was fair for what was on offer.
Perfect setting on a very nice beach. Very relaxing. Charming apartment that I would definitely recommend. The balcony deck was in constant use. It’s located in a quiet area but there are a few bars/ rum shacks and restaurants nearby and it’s just a short bus ride to Holetown or Bridgetown. The manager was very helpful before and during our stay as was the housekeeper. Would definitely return.
A perfect place to relax and enjoy a beautiful view!
Gretchen W.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Nick F.
20 February 2019
A slice of Paradise
Well located and comfortable unit for 2 adult couples. You need a car but close by to excellent restaurants. We had a great stay.
Nick F.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
8/10 Good
Ronda F.
31 July 2018
Beautiful view and friendly host
I spent a week here with my teenage daughter and her friend in July 2018. We stayed in the upper two bedroom villa. The view is fantastic overlooking a well-manicured yard with palm trees and the Caribbean. I loved relaxing in the hammock on the porch While reading a book or napping and listening to the waves crash. I would recommend having a rental car... it makes exploring on your own easier without being limited by the bus schedule. We did use the bus though when going out on the town, and easily got a taxi to bring us home. It’s about a three minute drive to Holetown where there are great restaurants and a big grocery store and gas station and post office and everything you need. Mark is the owner and happen to be on the premises while we were there and he was so helpful in helping us find our way around the island and getting us recommendations. I wouldn’t go to Barbados without going on a big catamaran excursion for a day trip. Go with the more expensive trip and it’s well worth the money. Swimming with sea turtles and huge stingray and gorgeous underwater night life Marc is the owner and happened to be on the premises while we were there and he was so helpful in helping us find our way around the island and giving us recommendations. I wouldn’t go to Barbados with out going on a big catamaran excursion for a day trip. Go with the more expensive trip and it’s well worth the money. Swimming with sea turtles and huge stingray and gorgeous underwater life there. As far as the accommodations, they were clean and neat and everything was there that we needed, not luxurious, but the price isn’t luxurious either. That’s the only reason I didn’t give Porter’s 5 stars...if it had been a tad bit more luxurious (like the furnisI would definitely go back to this villa. Thank you Marc for all of your help and kindness during our stay.
Ronda F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Mike L.
9 July 2018
Paradise!
Perfect in everyway! We would return.
Mike L.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Charles W.
20 January 2018
Paradise but better
Tropical setting directly on the beach with mature coconut trees.
Looking forward to returning next year.
Charles W.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Peter M.
9 August 2017
Private view
We spent a very relaxing, very calm 3 days at Upper James Bay in this generously sized apartment looking across a shady garden to the beach and sea beyond.
A very private and quiet apartment, sitting well back from the road, so the only sounds are those of the waves and the insects/frogs at night, the flat is generally well equipped and all rooms are spacious.
The verandah occupies the full width of the apartment allowing plenty of space for four to eat breakfast in comfort or to relax in easy chairs with a drink while watching the sun set ... or at the other end there's the hammock...
And the beach, which we only shared with the one or two families occupying other apartments in James Bay (and then only from time to time), is beautiful, sandy, shaded if you want it, and with plenty to see for these who snorkel - including the occasional turtle if you're lucky.
We would recommend renting a car as the nearest places to shop or eat are quite a walk.
Peter M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Nick S.
13 April 2017
A wonderful location
The showers could do with an upgrade but everything else was great
Nick S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Sarah I.
8 April 2017
The property and surrounding scenery is spectacular
We really enjoyed our stay at James Bay. It was relaxing and the scenery is beautiful. One suggestion would be to have information within the condo of local telephone numbers , recommended restaurants , taxi companies etc.
Thank you for a wonderful stay.