Experience beachfront bliss at Tantalus Villa, where the West Coast of Barbados meets luxurious living. Enjoy expansive ocean views from the spacious balcony or lounge by the mosaic-tiled pool with Roman steps. With gourmet kitchen amenities and private beach access, this villa offers a tranquil retreat.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 124200 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Beach Lover's delight!!
Tantalus Villa, Brighton Beach, St. Michael, is a luxurious beachfront property along the West Coast of Barbados. The property has a five bedroom suites on the upper two levels of the main house. It is a beautiful residence with high quality coral stone finishing and flooring throughout. The total area is approximately 4200 square feet on the upper two levels with large balconies on both levels. Each bedroom is fully air-conditioned and equipped with ceiling fans as well. The primary feature of Tantalus Villa is the large open living area overlooking the beautiful Caribbean sea. This is a beach lovers delight as the spacious balcony overlooks the beautiful sandy beach and the aquamarine Caribbean Sea. Brighton Beach itself is one of the top swimming/beach combing areas on the west coast of Barbados and after enjoying your day on the beach or in the water, you are perfectly situated to watch another Caribbean sunset displayed in glorious color right from your balcony. Enjoy having your meals at a large round glass dining room table overlooking the ocean and just steps away from the well laid out gourmet kitchen complete with all the amenities. All the doors and windows to the outside have full movable shutters to allow the breezes and light to flow through. There are two bedrooms and a media room plus a laundry/utility area to the back half of the lower level of this two story suite, with a further three bedrooms and fitness room in the upper level. The master bedroom on the top level is a massive room with a private verandah and views over the pool and sea. It is a stunning room with the feel of living in a luxurious tree house and you may never want to leave. Alongside the house is a large rectangular pool with Roman steps at one end. The pool is mosaic tiled in a dark cobalt blue color that keeps it exceptionally warm throughout the year. The grounds are well developed with mature trees and shrubbery and there are over a dozen coconut and other palms along the beachfront for shade. There is a private beach access gate with outdoor shower and lounging/seating areas. Brighton Beach itself, is a wide, calm beach ideally suited for all kinds of activity. The swimming and snorkeling is very good and you can jog or walk on uninterrupted on the sand for well over a kilometer in each direction. Other positive features are that the location is excellent for access to downtown, West Coast, Warrens and the ABC Highway.your doorstep. The property enjoys good breezes for most of the year as it is not in the shadow of the more elevated lands along the west coast. An ideal family residence in a quiet area with good security.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
5.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: Outside patios only, not by pool.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Things to do
Gym
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
No visitors to the pool, only guests of Tantalus allowed.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Pool unsupervised, under 12 need adults with them.
Events
No events allowed
Special event parties require advance permission.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside patios only, not by pool.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Special event parties require advance permission.
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Brighton, a neighbourhood in Bridgetown. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carlisle Bay and Brownes Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Diamonds International, or check out an event or a game at Kensington Oval. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking. Visit our Bridgetown travel guide
What time is check-out at Beach Lover's delight!!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Beach Lover's delight!! located?
Located in Brighton, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 15-minute walk of Brighton Beach and Mount Gay Rum. Paradise Beach and Atlantis Submarines Adventure are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Beach Lover's delight!! Reviews
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Great property with great amenities and a million dollar view. The host was very available, all the conveniences you need are provided, we had a great time on our corporate retreat! Be aware that the WiFi can be spotty - apparently this is not usual but was a bad week for the internet provider while we were there.
Our stay at Tantalus Villa was truly a 5 star ! Everything about this vacation home is outstanding! My family of 5 adults and 4 children enjoyed every minute of our time here. The pictures are accurate, from the most beautiful beach right outside your doorstep, to the crystal clean pool and hot tub, spacious outdoor space and comfortable sleeping quarters. Umbrellas and chairs made our time on the beach a highlight. John Paul and Heather could not have been more helpful and responsive to every question. Their driver Vernon took us to and from the airport and Shelley, their private chef prepared an authentic Caribbean meal that even the children enjoyed! Do not hesitate to book Tantalus Villa for a memorable vacation on the beautiful island of Barbados!
Very nice large house with lots of areas to hang out. The pool was wonderful and the beach in front was so nice we didnt feel te need to even go to any others
We had an amazing stay at Tantulus. The house was well equipped, rooms comfortable, and grounds and pool/hot tub well maintained. JP was a gracious host and gave us a good overview of the property on check in, and was very helpful with recommendations. Highly recommend this property.
Beautiful residence in a most perfect location. Each family member/couple had their own room and bathroom. The master has a magnificent patio overlooking the ocean and the main floor veranda is the perfect hang-out spot for the family. JP was the perfect owner/manager assisting when needed. This property is a true memory maker.
We had a great time at Tantalus. We had 4 couples and 3 kids on our vacation with lots of room for everyone. Great pool, great beach and great home. JP was great to deal with. Steve
This property was full of surprises and the views were amazing. Our 3 year old Grand Princess truly enjoyed herself and didn’t want to leave. Our adults enjoyed the comfort of the home as well as the numerous areas to relax outside. We were in close proximity to everything that we needed and JP and Heather were awesome hosts. We highly recommend Beach Lover’s Delight.
Beach Lover's Delight proved to be the PERFECT vacation Getaway for our family. The view was BreathTaking!!! The house offered everything you could need for a relaxing vacation.The pool was Beautiful and Refreshing. The staff went out of their way to exceed our needs. Joe was a Gracious and Friendly host. This was by far the Greatest house we have rented in our 20 plus years of traveling as a family!!!
Tantalus Villa is truly amazing! The property, grounds and beach are perfect! The house is stocked well and very clean and JP and Heather are excellent hosts. They have truly thought of everything! The welcome guide was thorough and provided us with so much information to help us with the property and on the island. We were with a large group of adults and were in Barbados for a wedding at a different villa. It was so nice to have a wonderful spot to rest at the beach or by the pool between wedding activities. There is enough space for everyone with lots of seating for us to spread out and enjoy our time in Barbados. There aren't a lot of restaurants near by but there are plenty of stores to get everything you need for the house. I would stay at Tantalus again in a heart beat! Thank you JP and Heather!
The pictures and description of the Villa cannot fully capture the actual beauty, prime beach location, and “high style” of the property. Combined with the genuine warmth and hospitality of hosts - JP & Heather - this is a must-rent property for an unforgettable vacation.
The three of us friends had plenty of space to spread out - each having a great bedroom and private bathroom. Ample comfortable and spacious common areas for hanging out together.
The toughest choice each day was how to divide our time between the clean and refreshing pool or the beautiful sandy beach about 20 to 25 yards away from the main Villa.
The hosts were so helpful with recommendations for a private driver, restaurant options, stocking the kitchen to our request, providing a courtesy drive to grocery store, and arranging an in-Villa private dining experience.
Perhaps my best vacation rental experience of all time!
perfect for large or small groups, JP was very helpful and always answered our questions promptly, very friendly house keepers and grounds keeper, JP recommended an amazing chef Shelly I only wished I used her at least 4 times instead of two she is over the top good. views are fantastic and the beach could not be closer or better. all adult kids and their spouses loved the house and beach. we had a photographer Josee she is prompt and has the best eye for great pictures. JP recommend bug spray and I am glad we brought some they are not bad at all but two of the kids seem to attract bugs. we are picky with shampoo, conditioner and lotion so we brought our own. He does provide these items. If we needed anything JP is on site and he made sure we had what we needed. Keep in mind the bedrooms are air conditioned and rest of the house is open living with out air, which there is a breeze. The pool is perfect size. The hot tub does not work properly but JP had the gas company come and they are trying to fix the problem. One ceiling fan doesn't work and two work real slow, but once again JP wasn't aware of the problem and is gonna replace them. I would recommend this house and would stay there again. *****
we had a lovely stay. the property is great and it’s right off a lovely beach that’s not at all crowded. J.P. and Heather were wonderful hosts and were happy to be as helpful as they could.
The property is beautiful and the owners are very helpful, informative and responsive. We loved everything about the property and highly recommend it! We are already planning our next trip!!
I would highly recommend this location. We had people of many ages and we all enjoyed the amenities.
The property is clean, well located and has so much to offer as it’s on the beach, has a pool and hot tub. The hosts made some great recommendations and were quick to reply to our questions. I would highly recommend this property. We all really enjoyed ourselves.
We loved our stay at Tantalus Villa. The villa was spacious, clean and had everything you needed. JP and Heather were great hosts. They always responded promptly to our questions and were very helpful during our stay. The villa has a great pool and right on Brighton Beach for great swims and long walks on the beach. It is in a great location. Highly recommended. Thanks for a great stay.
Tantalus was a dream. 7 days flew by so quickly. The smell of banana bread welcomes us when we arrived. The villa was very beautiful and spacious. The pictures didn't do it justice. The owners were very helpful and prompt in replying to messages. Would highly recommend this villa to anyone.
This villa is set directly on a beautiful huge stretch of beach. The views from the deck areas are spectacular. We especially enjoyed watching the sunsets and the cruise ships go out at night. We were a party of 9, and there was tons of room for us. We did have 1 small issue. The hot tub does not work, which was a bit of a disappointment, especially in December/January when the ocean and pool are the coolest. JP did tell us he has been working on to try to get it running, so perhaps inquire if this is important to you. We loved our frequent visits from the owners dogs. They are very sweet, and it was so funny how they always seemed to know when we were having dinner.......... ;)
Everything was topnotch from start to finish. Communication was first rate. So much room for our family to spread out and enjoy Barbados. We had Shelly cook us dinner one night - it's a must if you stay at Tantalus! Angela was a joy and helped us in one way or another almost every day. JP was an excellent host - best vrbo experience I've had to date. Pool and hot tub were perfect but the beach is exactly what you look for - clean soft sand and beautiful water. Cannot recommend this experience enough. Stores groceries and restaurants all a short drive away. JP recommended Vernon for transportation since we had a large group and parking was at a minimum. Excellent car service! JP has many recommendations- all of which we appreciated. Thank you for a great stay!!
My friends and I rented this property for. Girls trip. The house was amazing. It’s right on the beach so the ocean breeze was wonderful everyday. The owners as well as all of the staff were extremely welcoming and attentive. I would definitely rent again!