Beachside Apartment on Paynes Bay, St. James. West coast of Barbados.

Everything was perfect! Best VRBO we’ve stayed in and we have stayed in many terrific places. Nick is an excellent host and provides a lot of useful information in advance of arrival. Chery the property manager is lovely as well. Spacious, clean, well stocked with a tremendous ocean view.

The listing for this property is stunning, but the place, in-person, FAR exceeded what we expected. The condo felt more spacious than what I had gathered from the photos. It was sparkling clean,very, comfortable, and so beautifully decorated/outfitted. As an aside, sound-proofing in the building is top notch. Never once during our stay did we hear a sound from other units, the hallway etc. It seemed to be quiet anyway, but we did notice how solid the building is and appreciated that aspect very much. The photos don't show how blue and captivating the water view is from the balcony-something I won't ever forget. Also, I was so pleasantly surprised to learn that Paynes Bay Beach is a 3 min walk to the south. This beach has crystal clear water and abundant snorkelling. The way this property is situated, one may walk down the street, and come across several different access points for different beaches, all with something different to offer (jet skis, snorkel, beach bar/restaurants etc). We had so much fun beach hopping with our 2 children! There are several restaurants within walking distance and my favorite, the Roti Den, is right across the street! The pool is great and all of the staff are wonderful. Nick, the owner was incredibly helpful and efficient in answering any questions. We had a lengthy flight delay and arrived at 1am. Nick and the staff still made our check-in super quick. It is a trip I won't ever forget and the accommodations were A all around!