We have travel though out Mexico and this is the very best place we have ever stayed only sorry it was not long enough This place is so very special

We have travel though out Mexico and this is the very best place we have ever stayed only sorry it was not long enough This place is so very special

Villa Santa Barbara was such a gem to find! Not only are Barb and Barry the friendliest hosts we've ever had but they made our vacation amazing. They have been spending time in Barra for over 12 years and they know the area extremely well. All of their recommendations for restaurants, beaches, stores and things to do were amazing. The Villa itself is also fantastic. We stayed in the Junior Suite and it had everything we needed (full bathroom, kitchen, fridge, water cooler with drinking water, comfortable king size bed). The Villa is located on the canal and it either a quick 10 minute walk into town or a 3 minute water taxi to the action downtown(20 pesos each way). The French Baker that comes by boat each morning was also a fabulous treat. If you are looking to really experience Barra, stay here! You will not find better hosts or a better place to stay. We can't wait to come back!

Barb and Barry are most solicitous hosts and help visitors make the most of their holiday stay. They are very knowledgeable of the music and restaurant scene in Barra and environs. Accommodations are very clean and comfortable. The addition of water taxis and the French Baker every day make this a standout vacation setting!

Barb and Barry are most solicitous hosts and help visitors make the most of their holiday stay. They are very knowledgeable of the music and restaurant scene in Barra and environs. Accommodations are very clean and comfortable. The addition of water taxis and the French Baker every day make this a standout vacation setting!

We loved it at Villa Santa Barbara in Barra de Navidad!! My husband and I spent 8 nights there and we really enjoyed it!! I would recommend anyone to stay there and when we go back, we will defiantly stay there again!! Barbara is so helpful and fun to be around. All their suites are well maintained, clean and very comfy! She has lot's of knowledge of the area and made our stay so relaxing!! The water taxi right from our dock is so convenient and easy to get around. It's like our home away from home!! Cheers, Jane

We loved it at Villa Santa Barbara in Barra de Navidad!! My husband and I spent 8 nights there and we really enjoyed it!! I would recommend anyone to stay there and when we go back, we will defiantly stay there again!! Barbara is so helpful and fun to be around. All their suites are well maintained, clean and very comfy! She has lot's of knowledge of the area and made our stay so relaxing!! The water taxi right from our dock is so convenient and easy to get around. It's like our home away from home!! Cheers, Jane

Barb and Barry were warm and friendly hosts that went the extra mile to make sure we had a great and fun stay. The place was fantastic - the pool (cleaned daily!) and palapa area were great for some private lounging (or eating treats from the French Baker brought to the dock) before getting on a water taxi to take you directly to town and the beach. Walking to town was easy and quick too. The room was very clean, well decorated, and well stocked -the welcome beers and guacamole were a real treat. Barra is a great town to relax in, laid back and still very Mexican with lovely beaches and reasonable prices. Words can't do justice to how much we loved Barra and Barb and Barry's place. Highly recommended!

This place is delightful as are the hosts/owners Barb and Barry. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel welcome. Barb and Barry are kind and thoughtful and made our stay absolutely wonderful. The kitchen in our place was stocked with the culinary tools one might need to make any meal, the rooms were very clean and homey and the grounds were very well kept. We used the bikes to bike around Barra a few times, enjoyed treats from The French Baker who stopped in every morning with yummy baked goods, cooled off in the pool daily, enjoyed watching the boats passing by in the canal, read and relaxed in the outdoor lounge chairs, watched the lovely sunsets, used the outdoor areas...kitchen, bar, palapa...and in general could not think of a better place we could have stayed. Barry and Barb know where to go for the things we needed, offered good advice on delicious restaurants, shops to visit, market day, local entertainment and on top of that, made us laugh. Overall, we highly recommend this place. It is close to town, tastefully decorated in warm colours and funky art pieces created by the owners and just a really neat place to call home while enjoying a stay in a quaint Mexican town.

This vacation was taken to celebrate becoming 65 years old. What a thoroughly enjoyable time! Villa Santa Barbara in Barra de Navidad, Mexico is an oasis...a gem offering a peaceful, safe and cultural exoerience. Water taxis come to your dock to drop you off at any number of fabulous, inexpensive restaurants. The French Baker brings fresh pastries every morning to the dock as well.. Dora, Erindira, Judy and Norma are 4 of the lovely local women who provide cleaning, cooking, beauty and massage services without you having to leave the premises!! Some noteworthy restaurants are Senor Froy's, Bananas, Simone's, Marlena's, Ramone's and many more!! I felt very safe wandering around the streets of Barra de Navidad. The people are friendly and helpful. The feeling of safety snd security extends into the gated property of Villa Santa Barbara where the sunrises snd sunsets are spectacular from the rooftop. The rooms are well appointed and comfortable and the pool is just the right temoerature! The outdoor kitchen is a great idea to keep the heat out of the suites and to promote camaraderie with the other guests should you choose to make a meal together. Lots of fun!! Come by yourself, with a friend or a whole group of family or friends to experience true hospitality from the warm, welcoming and wonderful Canadian hosts Barry and Barb. They go out of their way to make your stay as enjoyable and memorable as possible with lots of good suggestions for places to go and things to do...or stay on the premises for a chat with the hosts and great people you meet at Villa Santa Barbara.. Dinner and your favourite cocktail are waiting for you when you first arrive too!! Go and experience this "little piece of heaven" for yourself. It's well worth it!! Thanks Barb and Barry!! I'll be back!

My wife and I just returned from a two week stay at Villa Santa Barbara and enjoyed every minute. Our gracious hosts were very accommodating and went out of their way to ensure we had a great experience! This is a beautiful spot in a great area of Mexico and I would recommend this place to anyone.

This is my 2nd time staying with Barb & Barry. They are fantastic hosts. From having someone pick us from the airport to having our favorite cocktail waiting for us. The fridge also had some lovely food in it so we didn't have to worry as soon as we arrived. I would stay there again, it is a nice 10 minute walk to town. The view from the Villa is fantastic. There is a Bar/restaurant and big pool, at a Resort 5 minutes away if you want to grab something to eat and don't want to cook! I went one week with a friend and one week alone. Perfect place to stay alone or with someone! I miss it already! ❤️

What an absolutely wonderful week away!! After a very long day of travel it was such a welcome surprise to have a full dinner in the fridge waiting for us - lasagna, salad, bread, chips, salsa, beer and wine! It was so much appreciated to be able to unpack and unwind and not worry about getting supplies or going out. That's what we call super hosts (Barb and Barry)!! As for the villa it was just perfect - the pool, the palapa, the kitchen, the bed, the loungers were all excellent. Extremely clean and well kept! The location is on a canal and every morning the french baker comes by with the best almond croissants I've ever had. A nice start to the day - coffee and croissant pool side with a good book. The little town of Barra is charming with lots of great places to eat and wander around. We were easily able to walk to the town or if too tired a water taxi was easily available. We also took the local bus to the beach at La Manzanilla - a great beach not too far away! Villa Santa Barbara was the best place to come back to after a day tripping around the area. Next time we come we will for sure book more than 1 week. Thank you again for sharing your villa and your time as you were always available to answer any of our questions. It was such a help in making our trip a great one!

We stayed in this junior suite for two weeks and thoroughly enjoyed it as well as the pool and loungers overlooking the canal, a very relaxing location. Barb and Barry are wonderful people and very attentive; she even ordered us the most excellent bread and cheese foccacia!! Whenever they were going out, they asked if they could pick anything up for us, very kind! The walk to the restaurants is approximately 15 minutes, right to the heart of Barra. We never felt unsafe and always walked back to VSB at night.

Villa Santa Barbara is a great place to stay while visiting Barra de Navidad. It's quiet, comfortable, close to the village, and it's on the canal where one can meet a boat taxi. The kitchen is complete and the beds are very comfortable. Fans throughout keep the villa comfortable. Lots of outside lounging areas. Even has AC [which we didn't use and it was HOT for November]. The pool is so great. Wonderful way to cool off. We were there right after a hurricane and everything was getting back in order. Barra is a wonderful village to visit and just down the road or beach is Melaque which is bigger. The hosts are very nice and helpful.

Hi..my wife and i just spent 5 nights at Villa Santa Barbara and LOVED IT! The hosts were exceptional and the property was immaculate...quick walk to Barra's downtown but a quiet refuge if you just wanted to hang around the Villa and read; sunbathe and take a nap! Highly recommended...Todd & Lea

This is a 5 star hacienda-peace, tranquility, and comfort all wrapped in a little piece of paradise. If you want quiet, except the sound of tropical birds and fishing boats putting by, this is for you. A Diamond in the rough not far from the beach or town and then there is Barb and Barry!The most gracious, knowlegdable, accomodating hosts you will ever meet. From having our first meal prepared for us (including asking about food allergies), to the cerveza in the fridge and margaritas on arrival! Best service ever. Attention to detail is superb. This was exactly what we were seeking out and guarantee we will return.