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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

El Vista - a delightful Apt. - available for rent - please look at our calendar

Luxury apartment overlooking sea, private plunge pool (sole use ), near beautiful, uncrowded beach.
El Vista is a lovely holiday home of a family who live in the UK. It is a stylish, modern 2 bedroom apartment with quality furniture and fittings, with lovely views of the Caribbean sea from the patio. It has its own plunge pool for sole use. El Vista can sleep up to 5 people. It is 5 - 8 minutes walk (or 2 Minutes drive) to a glorious beach which never gets crowded and just 10 minutes drive from Holetown which has excellent restaurants, bars, night-life and a good shopping centre. The newly opened “Lime Grove” is a shopping experience not to be missed. Diving centres and swimming with turtles are available at nearby beaches. Tennis courts are available in Holetown and Speightstown . Also several golf courses are only a few minutes drive away.
Several places of interest are within easy reach of the property see “Welcome Book” in the Apartment.
The patio overlooking the floodlit plunge pool creates great ambience for alfresco dining in the evenings as well as providing a cooling off place during the day.

! ! ! Please note. Important Information
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The Barbados Government have recently introduced a “Tourist Tax” which is applicable to all guests staying at Villas, Apartments, Hotels or Guest Houses whilst holidaying in Barbados. The Tax is based upon the nightly rental, the currency exchange rate and the duration of the visit. The tax is called the SEL (Shared Economy Levy) and is now included in the booking fee and we (The Owners) pay this to the Barbados Tourist Authority with every booking.



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Property manager

Elma Cole

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Private plunge pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Ecotours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1185 sq ft (110 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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 first aid kit 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

El Vista Delightful Apt. Available Rent Please Look our Calendar

About the neighborhood

Map
Lower Carlton, St James

What's nearby

  • Mullins Bay - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mullins Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Royal Westmoreland Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Holetown Beach - 10 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Sandy Lane Beach - 11 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Grantley Adams Intl. Airport (BGI) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chefette Lancaster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chefette - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Orange Street Grocer - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is El Vista - a delightful Apt. - available for rent - please look at our calendar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at El Vista - a delightful Apt. - available for rent - please look at our calendar?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Vista - a delightful Apt. - available for rent - please look at our calendar?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Vista - a delightful Apt. - available for rent - please look at our calendar located?

This family-friendly Weston apartment building is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Gibbs Bay, Gibbes Beach, and Mullins Bay. Mullins Beach and Royal Westmoreland Golf Course are also within 2 mi (3 km).

El Vista - a delightful Apt. - available for rent - please look at our calendar Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
S Taylor
It is my second vist El Vista just spent 16 nights there the location is perfect the views are amazing would say a car be an advantage but I did see buses go past hope to return sum time soon would definitely recommend
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mala

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was definitely a plus on rainy days
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yaroslav V.

Liked: Cleanliness
El Vista
Everything worked fine during our visit. Stayed like in our own home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another lovely stay at El Vista
El Vista is wonderfully situated, with views from the patio down the hill to the sea. It is on a road from the west coast that links to the main road going north/south. We have stayed here before, and our return visit speaks for itself. It is well equipped with ceiling fans throughout and air con in the bedrooms. Chilling out on the patio, there are beautiful birds to spot in the trees, and a couple of days we saw a huge frigatebird by the coast. We watched some naval ships manoeuvres, yachts, kite flying, beautiful sunsets. We visited Holetown and Speightstown by bus and hired a car for the last two weeks. We highly recommend El Vista.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Place
We have stayed here many times always enjoyed the patio and dip pool Kim the cleaner is exceptional and been there years. The hill up from the beach is getting harder in the heat so I do suggest a car
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
We were more than pleased with our stay at el vista. The condo had everything we needed for a pleasant stay. Any items of concern were dealt with immediately. I would say a vehicle is needed as the adjacent road is quite steep. We have already booked again for next year. Great staff.
Stayed 36 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant location, brilliant property
Accommodation is simply prefect for 2 couples or a small family. Great plunge pool and patio area. Grass area for the children or adults. Whirly line for your washing, if you choose to do so, with washer and dryer on the premises. Great big fridge and freezer with ice trays (always a bonus) plenty of crockery, glasses etc. Microwave, big cooker and oven. Shower is great and we never needed to use the water booster for heat. Air conditioning in both bedrooms is excellent. Comfy beds and linen and towels are all good quality. Gail is a truely lovely lady and she will be there to meet and greet you, also happy to do some basic shopping for your first day if you need it. We shopped at Masseys in Holetown and it was really good store to use for all you need. There is plenty of safe parking if you choose to hire a car. We used Drive a Matic. Warning the roads have pot holes on pot holes, but dont let that put you off, its a beautiful island and you really need to explore BIG TIME. Thunder bay is just down the road so you simply need to go there (numerous times) we snorkelled out to the far left and right of the bay and then chilled in Simones or the other bars that are on the beach. ENJOY
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the little pool!
A lovely patio area with loungers, dining table and chairs, a plunge pool with a view of the sea. 7 mins walk to Thunder bay. A nice quiet beach with chairs to hire from a couple of small cafes. 2 comfortable bedrooms, a lounge/kitchen. Everything we needed was there. Spacious, clean and quiet. We really appreciated the flexible check-in /out, thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The apartment was nice throughout, and the plung pool was a welcome addition, the hosts were great as was house keeping, we did not meet the property manager because we we out a lot of the time, we will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
S TM
Had a fabulous stay at this property I’m a regular visitor to Barbados would definitely recommend this place would definitely go back location perfect can not big it up enough perfect
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home
El Vista was such an amazing pick, it literally was home from home. It was well equipped and kids friendly. The view from the patio was so beautiful, definitely the best we've stayed in so far. Gail (property manager) was great welcoming us, even made sure we had breakfast ingredients for our first morning. Also, thank you to Fabian for cleaning the pool and also to Kimberly for helping us keep the apartment clean. Looking forward to staying there again in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C., Tarrington

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay in paradise
We had a wonderful stay in Barbados and El Vista was the perfect base. The apartment had everything we needed and was a short walk from the beach and other amenities. We hired a car to get around but also made use of the ‘reggae buses’ which could easily be picked up on the main coast road. The blue ‘government bus’ stop was also close by. The local beach is stunning and has a beach bar and food available. There are other bars and restaurants in walking distance including Wafel Haus which does the most amazing brunch, Marcy’s, John Moore rum bar, Lower Carlton Variety Grille on a Friday and Saturday night etc. The plunge pool was a great way to cool off and there is also a small garden with extra loungers. I highly recommend this property for anyone who wants a relaxing stay with a great view and easy access to everything the West coast has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Apartment
We always stay in this apartment, we find it very comfortable, Housekeeping is excellent .. Kimberley comes in twice a week to clean change towels and bedding. Beach at the bottom of road is beautiful.. 🏖
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amelia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in Barbados
From the beginning the contact with Elma & Tony was very warm and helpful. El Vista is a lovely appartement in an area near to different amenities and the beach. The apartment is clean and in very good condition.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place and lovely hosts
We booked this for our son and his family and they arrived a day late due to a delayed connection. Elma the host was very understanding and even offered an extra day free to make up for the missed flight. The kids loves the plunge pool and the beach was a walk away. Brilliant
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Cheryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness
El Vista
We were very happy with the property that we stayed in. Lots of room with a beautiful outside area we all enjoyed. Would definitely reccomend to others. Nice beaches close.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this property
We always stay at this property it is clean comfortable and has exactly what we need
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

B H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent for Relatives
Wonderful two bedroom with a relaxing pool. Great view, too. Cleaning service was fantastic. The beach is close and the best on the island. Pricing was spot on, too. Barbados is a great island and safe, and I've been to six other islands. Barbados is the best of all of them.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Daniel S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
So much worse than I expected
My girlfriend and I really wanted to enjoy this place but it fell very short for us in almost every way imaginable. We stayed at El Vista for 15 nights which was far too long. We were looking forward to and when we excitedly arrived everything was less than what we had expected. The place is incredibly dated and everything has severe signs of wear. The sheets had stains and looked like they were purchased in the early nineties along with mostly everything else in the apartment. There's nothing interesting or inviting about the place either. It's very bland and everything in it was severely lacking in quality. The property manager was also incredibly rude and unwelcoming to us. She raised her voice at me when I asked a simple question about the wifi being fixed since it was broken when we arrived. This place was nothing but bad news from the day we got there. There are such simple things that could've been done by the host to make the place more accommodating but it's clear that there's just a lack of care for the place. Simple things like replacing the shower head would make a huge difference - it's rusty, covered in limescale, and looks as old as the apartment. I would give this place 0 stars if I could and really hope no one else makes the same mistake we did by renting this place.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lynn b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Happy
Lovely place to stay booked again 😀
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

lyndon c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Fantastic location, great apartment, thank you so much.
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Linda G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Property was tired, floors clean, stained sheet, and mattress cover was disgusting., however changed promptly. Cupboards all dirty inside, I cleaned the bin cupboard myself as well as the washing machine dispenser.The property was on a very steep hill so very noisy on patio as traffic over revved to get up the hill and used horns on the bends constantly. Unsafe at night to walk down the hill, pot holed unlit road. Car would be needed, however dangerous blind entrance and exit to property.. During our three week stay we endured power cuts, national water cut and a local mains water burst pipe where we were without water for 23 and a half hours. We definitely would not go back and feel we could have been better informed on the location .

10/10 Excellent

Jane G., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Jayne & Stefannia ( mother& Daughter
The apartment is absolutely lovely & it has everything you need to enjoy & relax during your stay , Rachel ( property manager) goes above & beyond to help guests 🤩 especially silly ones like us that lock them selves out & still she smiles & laughs @ the experience ( very pleasant indeed ) House keeper is also very lovely & accommodating Very good quality sheets & beddding a pleasure to sleep in & very comfortable bed , the location @ the top of the hill is stunning, wirh a small price of having a to exercise walking up it , if you don’t have a car , but it is well worth it , got so say the full experience has been wonderful & my daughter has been working on her dissertation for herMasters this has been the ideal place “We loved it & thank you for having us asguests
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

alison d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Apartment
We had a fabulous stay at this apartment, it had everything we needed and the plunge pool was lovely!. We would definitely recommend and hope to return one day.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
El Vista
We had a superb holiday staying at El Vista. The apartment is centrally located between Holetown and Speightstown and really close to a great beach (reeds bay). We would though suggest that you need a car to fully explore the island. We visited St Nicholas Abbey, Atlantis sub, animal flower cave and Hunts gardens. All were fabulous. We'd recommend the Fish Pot, Just Grillin and De Outback for evening meals and the shop at the bottom of the street has all the basics and a bar! Big thanks to Lloyd for organising a car for us. We tried to make our holiday car free but rang him on day two. He had a car in the car park ready for me in two hours!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019