Ocean View Villa 5 bedrooms private pool

Away from the tourists, yet close to the most beautiful and empty beaches. Enjoy the breezy and safe residential neighborhood of Belair. This location is most suitable for travelers seeking peace and nature. Keep in mind there is NO NIGHTLIFE in walking distance and a car is highly recommended. Reliable 300 Mbps internet. The space Forget the south or west coast! While those are the most popular sides of the island, they are very crowded, noisy, while the dogs stay barking all night and the beaches are eroding. Simply put: it’s a tourist trap. While the south-east coast, where our bright yellow home is located, represents the true Bajan spirit: mellow and friendly. This spacious villa is located on the south-east part of the island. This part of the island is known for its cooling Atlantic breeze. It's walking distance to the five beautiful and uncrowded beaches, my favorite being Shark Hole (no sharks) and Bottom Bay. With its rugged, beautiful scenery, our quiet neighborhood is a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of the south and west coasts. There are two separate apartments that are connected by a lockable door. The top floor apartment has two bedrooms, one shower and an open kitchen. It is furnished with an Indonesian furniture and has high ceilings with an amazing ocean view. There is a huge partially-covered patio equipped with an outdoor sofa, two dining room tables as well as one lounge chair. The second apartment on the ground floor has three bedrooms, fully equipped granite countertop kitchen, two bathrooms, as well as a private outdoor shower (hot and cold water). There is a large patio with a sofa and dining table. The saltwater pool is large and deep on one side. There are 3 lounge chairs as well as regular chairs and a bench under a gazebo. LOCATION We have been coming to Barbados for many years now and are familiar with the best beaches and sightseeing. The home is located in a quiet residential neighborhood and is a 5 minute walk to the nearest beach. However the best beaches are 15-30 minutes away (on foot) or 5-10 minutes by car. They include: - Shark Hole (5 min walk) - Bottom Bay Beach (our favorite!) - Crane Beach (perfect for boogie boarding and has a lifeguard) - Sam Lords Castle Beach - Harrismith Beach Plus a few more secret beaches, which we're happy to share with you! In addition, we are close to all the essentials: 15 minutes - Airport 20 minutes - Oistins Fish Market or the nightlife area, 30 min to St. Lawrence Gap 10 minutes - Supermarketing; Emerald City Supermarket WHAT TO EXPLORE My favorite beaches: Shark Hole (no sharks there, I promise), Bottom Bay and Crane are all in the walking distance, Crane beach is the best for boogie boarding (feel free to use mine). Miami & Dover Beach are on the south. The calmest sea, suitable for kids & elderly is on Carib (right next to St. Lawrence Gap) and Carlise Bay (Bridgetown). Keep in mind, the west coast beaches are are more narrow (eroding) and also much more touristy. More things to explore: I highly recommend a day trip to Batsheba, Martin's Bay on the east coast. Animal Flower Cave and Little Bay on the north side of the island. It’s absolutely beautiful. The sea is very rough there, but you can still take a swim at the small pools inside the cave and on the little beach protected by the reefs at Little Bay. Make sure you wear a bathing suit everywhere. I suggest leaving early in the morning as it may take more than an hour if you hit the traffic. If you like gardens, the Hunte's Garden is an absolute MUST. And I really love a catamaran cruise and visiting the Mount Gay rum factory. Guest access Access to a dishwasher, washing machine, 1 boogie board, 2 folding beach chairs, 2 yoga matts, Bose SoundTouch mp3 player, fast & reliable internet, outdoor brick grill, outdoor hot & cold private shower, hair dryer, 2 TVs with Firestick and Apple TV. Two safety deposit boxes, AC in every bedroom (additional $10.-/night per room), and there is a ceiling fan in every bedroom. Other things to note The use of the the swimming pool is at your own risk. The wide side is 6ft deep, so, please take caution and shower before you enter.