The property is spacious, and well secured, and in a safe area. The property, however, has shortcomings. The pillows are severely stained. Cracks in some of the walls. I wish I could submit my pics on the site. I have pics to show everything I speak of. The ceilings in the two bedrooms have stains, from leakage from above. Some bedsheets were stained with blood, and other stains. Upon arrival, we started cleaning. Beautiful, veranda, nice table, etc. The hot water was nonexistent most days. We called the management about the lack of hot water. Someone came to fix the issue. By the next day, the hot water disappeared again. If there’s lots of rain, there’s no hot water. A/C’s in both bedrooms. No A/C in the Living room and dining room. You’re going to be on fire, it’s so hot in those rooms.

My family had a wonderful time at this property. Close to the ocean for swimming, Grocery store, restaurants and much more. Hopefully we can visit again next year. Best was swimming with the turtles..

I grew up in Barbados, and I would say as a visitor to the island, it will be difficult to find a better property for the value this one brings. It is close as in walking distance to groceries, public transportation, beaches, restaurants, entertainment, and, if you so choose, rental cars. One thing to consider with the property the AC is only in the bedrooms; it can get a bit warm in the common areas. Sleeping in the common area may be uncomfortable

Rio Santo is a lovely little house, that was just perfect for our needs. We spent a lot of time sitting on the verandah enjoying the breeze, listening to the birds, especially early in the morning. Erskine was a good host; he came and dragged all the outdoor furniture inside when the storm was approaching and checked in on us after the fact. A problem with one of the A/C units was quickly taken care of. We never discovered how to work the stove but we were surrounded by so many good places to eat it didn’t matter anyway! The one thing I might have liked was to have had the fridge turned before we got there and perhaps a very few essentials to get us started when we first arrived so we could make a cup of coffee or tea at least or have ice for cold drink. Otherwise, Rio Santo is as advertised, and was just lovely for our group! Thank you, Erskine!

Great location. Well stocked kitchen. Shower water pressure could be better.

Comfortable and well appointed place to stay for our family of 5. Close to groceries and two beaches. Easy place to relax and enjoy the ambiance and get around. Met and exceeded expectations. Jack

Comfortable and well appointed place to stay for our family of 5. Close to groceries and two beaches. Easy place to relax and enjoy the ambiance and get around. Met and exceeded expectations. Jack

The place was great for our group. Conveniently located and very comfortable. We will stay there again

The place was great for our group. Conveniently located and very comfortable. We will stay there again

The location was perfect... close to everything but in a quiet neighbourhood. The hosts were very courteous and welcoming. We would stay there again in a heartbeat!

The location was perfect... close to everything but in a quiet neighbourhood. The hosts were very courteous and welcoming. We would stay there again in a heartbeat!

We had such a great stay. The house had everything we needed, the location was perfect and we loved sitting out front on the porch. Anton was so easy to get in contact with if we had any questions. Loved it! Certainly recommend.

I really hope we are able to stay here again! The kitchen was huge. Having laundry and an outdoor shower was really convenient, especially for walking back up from the beach. The common area and patio were a great hang-out space for lots of people. Everywhere we went by bus/zedar, taxi knew exactly where we were, just by saying we were by Mojo's. It was a straight, easy shot to wherever we needed to go. Thank you to our host!

I really hope we are able to stay here again! The kitchen was huge. Having laundry and an outdoor shower was really convenient, especially for walking back up from the beach. The common area and patio were a great hang-out space for lots of people. Everywhere we went by bus/zedar, taxi knew exactly where we were, just by saying we were by Mojo's. It was a straight, easy shot to wherever we needed to go. Thank you to our host!

We were very happy with our stay here. We booked the 3 bdrm home- My fiance and I took the bedroom with the ensuite which was very convenient. This home is nestled in a nice quiet pocket off the main road. It felt very safe and was close to all amenities. 2 grocery stores gas station and duty free shop, restaurants all within 5 minute walk. The beach is just across the street maybe a 2 minute walk. There is a cute coffee shop around the corner as well that we got used to visiting every morning. The house is well appointed. Has everything you need and lots of space. Very clean too! The airconditioning in the rooms were awesome. I usually have a hard time falling asleep with a.c. but the unit in our bdrm was so quiet I slept like a baby! Comfy bed too. We sat out on the porch every night it was so peaceful and relaxing! Neighbors were very friendly as well! Mojos is just around the corner, great for wings burgers and cocktails. Couldn't really hear the noise from the house either. There was also a security guard hanging out in the mojos parking lot/street there at night so we felt very safe walking back to our place. I read a bit about the sewage back up issue around Worthing and the property owner mentioned it as well but we honestly wouldn't have noticed it if we hadn't been told about it. For me it was a non issue. We loved the beach across the street. Was quiet, had beautiful white sand and great waves for body surfing. We walked to Rockley beach a couple times for a more lively atmosphere by the tiki bar and again that was honestly maybe a 5 minute walk. There is a bus route that you can snag for 2 bucks and you can literally go anywhere on it haha. We would definitely stay here again. Anton was very accomodating and professional. Just an all around awesome person to deal with! Looking forward to going back!!

We were very happy with our stay here. We booked the 3 bdrm home- My fiance and I took the bedroom with the ensuite which was very convenient. This home is nestled in a nice quiet pocket off the main road. It felt very safe and was close to all amenities. 2 grocery stores gas station and duty free shop, restaurants all within 5 minute walk. The beach is just across the street maybe a 2 minute walk. There is a cute coffee shop around the corner as well that we got used to visiting every morning. The house is well appointed. Has everything you need and lots of space. Very clean too! The airconditioning in the rooms were awesome. I usually have a hard time falling asleep with a.c. but the unit in our bdrm was so quiet I slept like a baby! Comfy bed too. We sat out on the porch every night it was so peaceful and relaxing! Neighbors were very friendly as well! Mojos is just around the corner, great for wings burgers and cocktails. Couldnt really hear the noise from the house either. There was also a security guard hanging out in the mojos parking lot/street there at night so we felt very safe walking back to our place. I read a bit about the sewage back up issue around Worthing and the property owner mentioned it as well but we honestly wouldnt have noticed it if we hadnt been told about it. For me it was a non issue. We loved the beach across the street. Was quiet, had beautiful white sand and great waves for body surfing. We walked to Rockley beach a couple times for a more lively atmosphere by the tiki bar and again that was honestly maybe a 5 minute walk. There is a bus route that you can snag for 2 bucks and you can literally go anywhere on it haha. We would definitely stay here again. Anton was very accomodating and professional. Just an all around awesome person to deal with! Looking forward to going back!!

Great property and proximity to the beach. The owner was nice and very helpful

Great property and proximity to the beach. The owner was nice and very helpful

We were a party of 6, 4 adults and 2 young children, primarily visiting Barbados to attend a family wedding and to enjoy a week of sun and sea as our escape from a protracted winter season in Canada. The Rio Santo Residences consists of 2 one bedroom units and a 3 bedroom home. We stayed at the 3 bedroom home and enjoyed a week of relaxation and fun. The house is well appointed. It is spacious and comfortable with all the amenities of home. The 3 bedrooms are air conditioned and the other living areas are comfortable and in excellent condition. It is situated in an ideal location ideal location, with access to everything you desire. There are 2 supermarkets in close proximity and the beach is a hop, step and a jump away from the residences. If one chooses to dine out, the St. Lawrence gap is an easy walk away and there are several fine dining restaurants located there and the ambiance along the "Gap" is to be enjoyed. Down the street is a Casino and a conservation area lies between Rio Santo and the Gap. We travelled the inexpensive way exploring beaches by taking local public transportation, and there is an over abundance of them. Hint: try to avoid the rush hour traffic and you will have no problems with the local transportation. Anton , our host was very helpful and informative and the house we stayed at had maps and information on anything the visitor to Barbados required. We enjoyed our stay tremendously and will be back at the Rio Santo again if that is if we are able to get reservations after this review. Thank you Anton for making our stay a memorable one.

We were a party of 6, 4 adults and 2 young children, primarily visiting Barbados to attend a family wedding and to enjoy a week of sun and sea as our escape from a protracted winter season in Canada. The Rio Santo Residences consists of 2 one bedroom units and a 3 bedroom home. We stayed at the 3 bedroom home and enjoyed a week of relaxation and fun. The house is well appointed. It is spacious and comfortable with all the amenities of home. The 3 bedrooms are air conditioned and the other living areas are comfortable and in excellent condition. It is situated in an ideal location ideal location, with access to everything you desire. There are 2 supermarkets in close proximity and the beach is a hop, step and a jump away from the residences. If one chooses to dine out, the St. Lawrence gap is an easy walk away and there are several fine dining restaurants located there and the ambiance along the "Gap" is to be enjoyed. Down the street is a Casino and a conservation area lies between Rio Santo and the Gap. We travelled the inexpensive way exploring beaches by taking local public transportation, and there is an over abundance of them. Hint: try to avoid the rush hour traffic and you will have no problems with the local transportation. Anton , our host was very helpful and informative and the house we stayed at had maps and information on anything the visitor to Barbados required. We enjoyed our stay tremendously and will be back at the Rio Santo again if that is if we are able to get reservations after this review. Thank you Anton for making our stay a memorable one.

I'm so glad we picked this house. It was absolutely perfect. Well stocked kitchen, washer and dryer, two living rooms a dining room and 3 bedrooms. The front porch was the best part and so relaxing. Air conditioning in a all bedrooms and main parts of the house had fans. At first I was worried about that coming from the states but it wasn't bad at all. The location was ideal. Located at the end of a street which made you feel very safe which was important because it was just 3 women traveling. Walk across the street to the beach, Mojos Reataurant was just a little walk along with the grocery store. We took the bus for $2 (Barbados) to st Lawrence gap and to Oistins. Anton was amazing and met as very late when we arrived (12:30am) to greet us and show us around. Any problems we had he was right on it. We will stay here again with no doubt. You can't beat the price either.

I'm so glad we picked this house. It was absolutely perfect. Well stocked kitchen, washer and dryer, two living rooms a dining room and 3 bedrooms. The front porch was the best part and so relaxing. Air conditioning in a all bedrooms and main parts of the house had fans. At first I was worried about that coming from the states but it wasn't bad at all. The location was ideal. Located at the end of a street which made you feel very safe which was important because it was just 3 women traveling. Walk across the street to the beach, Mojos Reataurant was just a little walk along with the grocery store. We took the bus for $2 (Barbados) to st Lawrence gap and to Oistins. Anton was amazing and met as very late when we arrived (12:30am) to greet us and show us around. Any problems we had he was right on it. We will stay here again with no doubt. You can't beat the price either.

We were a little concerned initially about potential noise from the bar/restaurant Mojos, which is a poplar place, but to our surprise it was fairly quiet. The area is very nice, central to numerous beaches, grocery stores, restaurants and night life. We stayed in the one bedroom unit which is sufficiently appointed and well maintained. At least 10 parrots live in the trees surrounding the property. We felt safe the whole time. Owner very pleasant and accommodating. Definitley reccomend

We were a little concerned initially about potential noise from the bar/restaurant Mojos, which is a poplar place, but to our surprise it was fairly quiet. The area is very nice, central to numerous beaches, grocery stores, restaurants and night life. We stayed in the one bedroom unit which is sufficiently appointed and well maintained. At least 10 parrots live in the trees surrounding the property. We felt safe the whole time. Owner very pleasant and accommodating. Definitley reccomend

The location of the house was great. Not far from the beach. Close to the grocery store. We were there for 10 days and didn't need a car a all. Anton was wonderful. The house was clean. It is not fancy. Everything thing that we needed was there. I cannot wait to go back

The location of the house was great. Not far from the beach. Close to the grocery store. We were there for 10 days and didn't need a car a all. Anton was wonderful. The house was clean. It is not fancy. Everything thing that we needed was there. I cannot wait to go back

My husband, our two young daughters, and I stayed at Rio Santos from February 15-22, 2014. We had the most wonderful vacation, and we can't wait to go back. The house is in the perfect location, within walking distance (even with a 2 and 5 year old) to some of the most beautiful beaches we have been to, a grocery store, and many restaurants. A short bus ride away is Oistens Market and many other Barbados attractions. The house itself is perfectly spotless. I was very impressed with the cleanliness, and this was very important to me. The kitchen is fully stocked with all of the necessary supplies to make food (and coffee), and the tap water is drinkable. It was great having a washer and dryer so we could wash our beach towels/ bathing suits when necessary. I felt completely safe in the area and found the neighbours to be very friendly, yet quiet. Anton was incredibly professional, friendly, and helpful, and I communicated with him a few times during our stay (via email- the house has WIFI and a telephone) with questions, which he always answered promptly and accurately. I would highly recommend Rio Santos and very much look forward to returning!

My husband, our two young daughters, and I stayed at Rio Santos from February 15-22, 2014. We had the most wonderful vacation, and we can't wait to go back. The house is in the perfect location, within walking distance (even with a 2 and 5 year old) to some of the most beautiful beaches we have been to, a grocery store, and many restaurants. A short bus ride away is Oistens Market and many other Barbados attractions. The house itself is perfectly spotless. I was very impressed with the cleanliness, and this was very important to me. The kitchen is fully stocked with all of the necessary supplies to make food (and coffee), and the tap water is drinkable. It was great having a washer and dryer so we could wash our beach towels/ bathing suits when necessary. I felt completely safe in the area and found the neighbours to be very friendly, yet quiet. Anton was incredibly professional, friendly, and helpful, and I communicated with him a few times during our stay (via email- the house has WIFI and a telephone) with questions, which he always answered promptly and accurately. I would highly recommend Rio Santos and very much look forward to returning!

We have been to Barbados three times now and this Villa is certainly the best place we have stayed.!! It is very homely and well equipped. Its position is so central for moving round the island and so close for everything you need such as the beautiful beach across the road, nightlife in the Gap, public transport and supermarkets within two minutes walk. We would not hesitate to return here to either the villa or the studios. Anton was a great host and looked after any problems we had quickly.

We have been to Barbados three times now and this Villa is certainly the best place we have stayed.!! It is very homely and well equipped. Its position is so central for moving round the island and so close for everything you need such as the beautiful beach across the road, nightlife in the Gap, public transport and supermarkets within two minutes walk. We would not hesitate to return here to either the villa or the studios. Anton was a great host and looked after any problems we had quickly.

Is this a posh high end resort, no. Is this a clean, safe, comfortable villa close to the beach and centrally located, you bet it is! Anton is an extremely nice man that will do his utmost to make your stay as enjoyable as possable. I wish all owners where as nice, attentive and accommodating as Anton. The villa is located within walking distance to 3 grocery stores, several restaurants, shopping, beaches, car rentals, gas station and more. Rest assured that the next time we go to Barbados we'll be staying at villa Santos.

Is this a posh high end resort, no. Is this a clean, safe, comfortable villa close to the beach and centrally located, you bet it is! Anton is an extremely nice man that will do his utmost to make your stay as enjoyable as possable. I wish all owners where as nice, attentive and accommodating as Anton. The villa is located within walking distance to 3 grocery stores, several restaurants, shopping, beaches, car rentals, gas station and more. Rest assured that the next time we go to Barbados we'll be staying at villa Santos.