Beautiful Villa w Stunning Sea View. Two pools, floodlit tennis, gym.

A heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A heated pool
Interior
9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(22 Ratings)

Villa in Saint James

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this villa rental

Coco House is a really lovely villa with a beautiful sea view. The villa is well placed for access to all four coasts ( it's easy to drive inland over the brow of the island to the East coast) and your closest beach is one of the most popular beaches on the island
( Alleyne's Bay is where the boats visit to swim with the turtles). We bought the house eight years ago after visiting friends in Barbados and renting various villas – it’s a great space for entertaining or just chilling out.

In the main house there are two large bedrooms (with en suite marble bathrooms - a shower and bath in the main bathroom, a walk in marble floored shower ensuite to the second bedroom) with French doors that lead onto the terrace and the good sized plunge pool and private garden (see pics). The second bedroom can easily house three single beds or a king size bed. The cottage, a stones' throw from the house, is automatically opened up for five or more guests or it can be opened for four guests or less for an additional fee. It has a double bed, marble bathroom (with shower) and kitchenette (fridge, kettle ).

There are two pools - the waterfall pool, which is a one minute walk from the house and the clubhouse pool , an infinity pool, which has a great view of the West coast and is a 2 min walk away from the house. Next to the pool is the club restaurant – a huge plus to Sugar Hill. If you’re too tired to cook you can call the club restaurant and they can sort out a takeaway or you can head down there for lunch or supper. We can also organise a cook for you. There is nothing nicer after a game of tennis or finishing yoga, sitting out at the bar at Sugar Hill, having a Gin and Tonic and watching the sunset! There are four floodlit championship tennis courts in the grounds, a fully equipped gym and yoga/pilates classes at the clubhouse.

The furniture is a mix of Asian, dark wood and white furnishings. Architecturally, it’s a lovely house. The high vaulted ceilings, plantation shutters and use of local coral stone and marble make it aesthetically a real pleasure to be in and to look at. The wide balcony juts out and looks out over a 180 degree view of the Caribbean Sea and sky – and because you’re up, not directly on the beach, you really get a panoramic view of the ocean and beautiful sunsets (see reviews). We're really fortunate having this uninterrupted view and it's one of the reasons we chose this particular house, within the Sugar Hill and Westmoreland Estates.

The beach, Alleyne's Bay, plus watersports is a two minute drive down the hill, or if you feel more energetic a fifteen minute walk. I'd almost go as far to say it's a must to rent a car in Barbados as the pubic transport system isn't as direct as it could be and there are a huge variety of things to do and see all over the island, they aren't in one localised place. There is never a problem parking, it's all very relaxed.

Also, being on the Sugar Hill estate means you have all the advantages of a hotel, without actually being in one. Sugar Hill is a 60 acre private estate with 24/7 security, which only really gets press when one of its higher profile owners is in town, apart from that it doesn’t self promote and it’s a very laid back place, with wonderful landscaped gardens. The gardeners keep if looking beautiful (lots of frangipani, coconut tress – if the trees in front of our house have ripe coconuts, the gardeners will happily cut some off for you for coconut water), security staff and gatemen mean if you have children you will really feel at ease letting them wander off to their tennis or swimming lessons by themselves. The staff are friendly and helpful – the ladies at reception/concierge at the club house (again, a beautiful, large plantation style house made out of coral, marble and deep mahogany floors) will happily help organise your holiday for you, whether it’s a question of booking taxis, restaurants, turtle watching boat trips, riding or surfing. Our property manager and I can also help with recommendations of places to go, car rental and things to do.

Sugar Hill is close to the busyness of Holetown (5 mins drive) and the shabby chic of Speightstown (10 mins drive). Holetown, apart from all the normal amenities you need, has the celeb hangout Second Street where you can party the night away and the state of the art Limegrove cinema and lifestyle mall for glitzy, duty-free shopping, cafes, good restaurants and the cool Lime cocktail bar which is buzzing on a Friday night. Speightstown has small, tucked away restaurants where you can watch classic black and white movies on the beach and enjoy a quiet more laid back evening, The Orange Street Grocer is one of our favourites for lunch. Fish markets are close by at Paynes Bay and Speightstown.

If you feel like some pampering and visiting a bit of Barbados old glamour, the grande dame, The Sandy Lane is a five to ten minute drive away. The Spa at the Sandy Lane is considered the best on the island (I've been there and it's a real treat!) and the golf course is one of the best. The Cliff, Apes Hill and the polo fields are also all close by.

If you feel like visiting the other coasts, it’s a easy trip to the wilder, Atlantic side (you go over the highlands from Sugar Hill), it takes about forty minutes to the surfer’s go to, Bathsheba. Boogie boarding at The Crane is again, down the Highway, about 40 mins away. FYI all beaches are public in Barbados.

I hope that gives you a flavour of it. There are a huge variety of things to do and places to visit, whether you’re a couple or family. If you'd like any further info, please feel free to email or message me.

P.S Our house manager can arrange groceries for you before your arrival. She can also organise a cook and give you details of babysitters etc if required. Our house manager keeps things ticking along in the house and ensures the house is ready for your arrival. We have a housekeeper who comes in once per week.





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Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Saint James

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Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(22 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
May 2024
What a lovely location. Villa is exactly as described. It really is Paradise
10.0 / 10.0
Mar 2024
Lovely villa in super spot with views of the West Coast. Good communication with housekeeper and host.
10.0 / 10.0
Feb 2024
We loved Coco House. The villa is exactly as described and very comfortable and well equipped with thoughtful practical touches such as oils, spices, clingfilm kitchen roll etc. beautiful balcony and comfortable seating overlooking the garden and good communal facilities. Villa agent Marcia was friendly and helpful and communication with the host was prompt and friendly and very informative. I highly recommend and am already planning to return
10.0 / 10.0
Dec 2021
Everything was amazing..
Everything was amazing..
It is the perfect beach house. It's full of charm and was close to everything. The restaurant hours at the resort were a little strange, but there are so many wonderful restaurants near by that it didn't matter. I would definitely recommend the property. Tip.. the doors open british style..lol..
10.0 / 10.0
Nov 2021
Lovely quiet spot
Lovely quiet spot
Coco House is in a gated community just up the hill from the ocean. It is in spacious grounds with plenty of space and a lovely view of the sea and the surrounding countryside
10.0 / 10.0
Mar 2020
Sun and Delights
Sun and Delights
First class and delightful. Everything you need to enjoy your stay on this beautiful Island. Sue the owner, Marcia the property Manager and Luceen the Housekeeper do everything to ensure your stay is both hugely enjoyable and trouble free. I cannot recommend a stay too highly. 5 Star!!!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2019
Couldn’t recommend more highly
Couldn’t recommend more highly
Everything about this house was perfect from beginning to end. In the weeks leading up to our trip, the owner Sue and property manager Marcia were super helpful in providing info on the local area, helping with car hire and even doing a grocery shop for us to get us through the first 24 hours of our stay. Our three young children loved the plunge pool and the birds joining us for breakfast on the balcony each morning - as well as the regular monkey spotting. The games and DVDs were a godsend in the the evenings while the adults had cocktails on the veranda and took in the amazing views - something for everyone. We hired a car and explored the island extensively and in our opinion the villa is in the best location and only a ten minute walk from our favourite bay - Alleynes - with great amenities and beach restaurants. We worked our way through most of the restaurant and activity suggestions given by Sue and loved everything. Sugar Hill is a great estate with friendly security and great pools. We visited a little out of season so the pool restaurant was only open for a few days each week but it served great food and had lovely views. I definitely hope to return in the future!
8.0 / 10.0
Jun 2019
Lovely week at Sugar Hill
Lovely week at Sugar Hill
My family of 5 enjoyed our stay at Sugar Hill. Both Susan (owner) and Marcia (property manager) were very helpful in the planning process so we had airport transportation, car rental and initial grocery list taken care of prior to arrival. The Sugar Hill property is lovely and we appreciated the security and the staff at the clubhouse. We all enjoyed the Infinity Pool and the Calabaza restaurant was an added bonus. The house is well kept and we appreciated the A/C in the bedrooms and the verandah was lovely in the evenings. We were under 5 minutes from our favorite beach (Alleyne's bay and JuJu's beach bar) and all that Holetown has to offer with fantastic restaurants, shopping, market. There were a few minor things that would have made our stay an overall 5-star and I plan to communicate with the owner about providing extra towels, blackout shades in bedroom, etc.

FAQs

How much does this villa cost compared to others in Saint James?

The average price for a rental in Saint James is $859 per night. This rental is $367 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this villa?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful Villa w Stunning Sea View. Two pools, floodlit tennis, gym. . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this villa?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Beautiful Villa w Stunning Sea View. Two pools, floodlit tennis, gym. . Enjoy the water!

Is Beautiful Villa w Stunning Sea View. Two pools, floodlit tennis, gym. pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Beautiful Villa w Stunning Sea View. Two pools, floodlit tennis, gym. ?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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