Villa Melissa — Porters, Saint James — vacation rental

Villa Melissa

STR
📍Porters, Saint James, BB

Description

** Please drop us a message before booking the property as we need to check availability for all requests at this villa ** VILLA MELISSA, St James, Barbados Villa Melissa a perfect family villa in Barbados! It offers 5 ensuite bedrooms, spread over the main house and a self-contained cottage, all air-conditioned and with ceiling fans - an ideal arrangement for two families or a group of friends. There are 3 air-conditioned bedrooms in the main house (2 of the bedrooms and bathrooms each with floor length windows accessing the garden, have recently been renovated) and both bedrooms have large walk-in showers and twin vanities. The master bedroom also has floor length windows on 2 sides, so it overlooks the pool and the garden. A further 2 double air-conditioned ensuite bedrooms are in the delightful, self-contained cottage, constructed of original coral stone. There are fossils on its walls and the bedrooms are large and furnished in calming cream and taupe. The master bedroom with ensuite bathroom is particularly romantic with a delightful four-poster bed - often the first choice of accommodation for honeymooners. While the second bedroom can be arranged as a double or with twin beds. There is also a kitchen and 2 private terraces. There is a combination of King, Queen, and twin beds to suit most requirements. There is an air-conditioned media room in the main house. This is equipped with a 60-inch flat screen smart tv and DVD player. The TV package includes Netflix and sports from the UK, USA and Canada plus the latest movies and live TV from popular destinations for guests' enjoyment. There is also a writing desk in this room for those wanting to tuck themselves away to work. A cloakroom is also located next to the media room. An open modern kitchen opens right out into the garden. It is a cook's delight with 2 fridge freezers, 2 ovens, microwave, dishwasher, wine fridge, butler's pantry and much more. Of course, you don't have to do the cooking! Eurice the cook is there to look after you and of course the restaurants and bars in Barbados offer a wide range of wonderful, tasty cuisine in seafront settings. The large saltwater swimming pool sits in the middle of picturesque and spacious gardens which are beautifully landscaped. The pool is divided into two areas by stepping-stones. These create a 3 feet shallow end which is ideal for children and there is ample comfortable seating close by so children may be watched from the water's edge. On the other side of the stepping-stones is a deeper swimming area which is 4' x 6” deep throughout; Ideal for those who like to swim lengths. One of the most popular features of Villa Melissa is the thatched tiki bar fondly known as 'Chubs One Love Bar.' This is located next to the pool and from here you may sit in the shade and enjoy your favourite refreshment. It tends to be the focal point of the garden where guests sit and play scrabble, backgammon, and other games. A wonderful place to enjoy an evening cocktail before dinner. There is a choice of dining areas including the round coral stone table on the covered terrace. There is also an outdoor wooden rectangular table where you can dine under the stars by the pool. The bar has Sonos so bring your own music to enjoy. Enjoy beach life yet escape to the oasis of the house and garden which is home to wonderful bird life. If you're lucky you will see green monkeys scampering across the garden walls. Villa Melissa is located on the popular West Coast in the parish of St. James, a short drive from all the amenities, shops, restaurants, and bars of Holetown and on a private road that leads to the beach path, just a 3-minute stroll down a dreamy, leafy, path to the beach. If you take a stroll on the beach, you will find many luxury hotel resorts just a short walk, such as Coral Reef Club, Colony Club, Royal Pavilion and Glitter Bay. Villa Melissa has been listed as one of the top 30 villas in the Caribbean and is rented with a cook, housekeeper/laundress and Ian, the general assistant. Ian will prepare your drinks at the bar and serve your meals. For those parties needing more than 5 bedrooms Villa Melissa can be rented with Honeycomb House the beautiful 5-bedroom house next door (if) available. AMENITIES: * Beach Access * Beach bar close by * Breezy location * Close to beach * Concierge Service * DVD / Video * Gazebo * Private terrace / deck * Sun deck * Sun terrace *Telephone * Walking distance to shops BEDROOM DESCRIPTIONS: Main House Bedroom 1 - King-size Bed, A/C, Ensuite Bathroom with tub and shower, Vanity Bedroom 2 - King-size Bed, A/C, Ensuite Bathroom with shower, Vanity Bedroom 3 - Queen-size Bed, A/C, Ensuite Bathroom with shower, Vanity Guest Cottage Bedroom 4 - King-size Bed, A/C, Ensuite Bathroom with tub and shower, Vanity Bedroom 5 - King-size Bed, A/C, Ensuite Bathroom with shower, Vanity STAFF AND SERVICES: * Housekeeper/Laundress - 6 days per week. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm * Butler/Cook - 6 days per week (Breakfast/Lunch & 4 Dinners) 8:30 am - 1:30 pm and 5.30 pm - 8.30 pm * PLEASE NOTE - Should Staff be required after 8.30 pm, Taxi Fare must be provided to get them home safely * 6 Days Per Week. Sundays Off * All rates quoted in USD. * Rates are subject to change without notice * A 15% service charge will be added to all requested concierge services.

What this place offers

Safety & cleaning 2Family, pets & fun 3Parking & access 2Views & setting 3Tech & work 4Pool & outdoors 8Kitchen & dining 9Comfort & essentials 7
Cleaning Disinfection
Enhanced cleaning practices
Family/kid friendly
Suitable for children (2-12 years)
Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
Free parking on premises
Private entrance
Beach
Beach access
Near Ocean
Internet
Laptop friendly workspace
TV
Wireless Internet
BBQ grill
Beach essentials
Garden or backyard
Outdoor pool
Outdoor seating (furniture)
Patio or balcony
Private pool
Swimming pool
Coffee maker
Cookware
Dishes and silverware
Dishwasher
Kitchen
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove
Toaster
Air conditioning
Bed linens
Dryer
Dryer in common space
Essentials
Extra pillows and blankets
Washer

About this home

Villa Melissa is a 5-bedroom villa in Porters, sleeping up to 10. It can be booked on the host's own booking site (personal-villas-barbados.guestybookings.com). CielStay links you there and charges no fee. Its nightly rate is above the typical rate for the 15 homes we list in Porters. The same host lists other homes on CielStay.

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$1,495/ night
excl. host's fees
GuestsUp to 10
Bedrooms5
Bathrooms5

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