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Reviews of Solaris Beach House - Beachfront Property, St James (Housekeeper/Cook included)

Solaris Beach House - Beachfront Property, St James (Housekeeper/Cook included)
Holetown, St James

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Solaris Holiday
Solaris is an awesome property, even more beautiful than captured in the on-ine pictures. Cheryl and her staff took wonderful care of us. (Ask Cheryl to make you some rum punch, or Bajun fish cakes, or to fry up some red snapper!) The property is convenient to Speightstown, other local shopping and Oistin's if your are inclined for some night life. But the home and grounds are so comfortable there is really no reason to do anything but kick back, and enjoy the beach and the sun (and Cheryl's rum punch!)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2024
Dear Barbara, Thank you so much for a lovely review. Cheryl takes great pride in her house and she has an awesome team around her. We truly delighted that you had such a relaxing vacation and we hope to see you back at Solaris very soon. Kindest regards Celia and Nick Sawyer

8/10 Good

Roberta B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
We had a wonderful time at Solaris. The property is as beautiful as it seems in the pictures. The View restaurant located about 5 minutes by car from the property was lovely. There is a wonderful public beach an easy 5 minute walk from the house. All the staff were terrific
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2024
Dear Roberta Thank for the review. I am confused as to why you gave us four stars when all the feedback from the staff and management was so positive. Kindest regards Nick Sawyer

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
The location is excellent and the view is exceptional. The onsite chef is à real treasure! Love à hot shower!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nairi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Barbados Beauty
Thank you for an amazing stay. Our family had a wonderful time. Cheryl is a gem, and we will truly miss her. Sadly the time flew by, but we definitely look forward to visiting again. I would highly recommend this property to any of my family and friends. On a side note… Nikita is also very sweet, but a little young and inexperienced for a villa of your standard. There were a few days that were hard to contact her. On our day of departure, she brought I believe to be the owners nieces to the villa to be show them around. We found it a bit awkward trying to settle up our stay while having them hovering about. It would have been more professional if she had brought them after we had checked out. All in all, we felt blessed being able to stay at your residence, and enjoy the kind and generous people of Barbados. Thank you again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2022
Dear Nairi We are delighted you enjoyed the house and the Bajan hospitality that is a credit to the fabulous Cheryl. Solaris has been a labour of love for my family and me for many years, and it is great to hear from people that enjoy it as much as we do. Regarding Nikita, she is new to us; she is the latest addition to the concierge at Youngs Estates (The Management Company) and has been brought in to replace Sherry, who has, unfortunately, had to retire due to ill health. I have made Youngs aware of her shortfalls and appreciate your bringing this to my attention. We hope to see you back very soon. Kindest regards, Nick Sawyer

10/10 Excellent

Sade U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Platinum Coast Dream House
My family loved this home in Weston. It is spacious, the beds are comfortable and the location is accesible and easy to find. The backyard is gorgeous and feels out of a movie and it was lovely to be right on the water. The one downside is the gate and steps leading to the beach are quite worn and could use a refresh, however, that it to be expected of salt water exposure. As wonderful as the home is, Cheryl, the chef and housekeeper, is the true gem of the rental. Her cooking is only outdone by her warmth and kindness.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun 2022
Dear Sade, Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted you loved the house and Cheryl as we do. Kindest regards Celia & Nick Sawyer

10/10 Excellent

Phil G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The most wonderful stay at this beautiful villa
From the moment we arrived and were greeted by the House Keeper Cheryl to the moment we left we loved every single minute. The house is just as beautiful as the images online show if not even more so. The bedrooms are light and airy with fantastic air conditioning, the fully equipped kitchen is perfect and looks out on the spectacular view over the Caribbean Sea. Then the outside living area is just fabulous, there are so many areas to sit and enjoy the view, whether it be at the bar, the the hot tub and chilling in the sofa area. The location of the villa is perfect, the local beach, Reeds Bay is great for swimming and has a beautiful sandy beach. The villa is a great location for foodies, just a short drive to Lonestar and Seashed, as well as many of the other mut visit restaurants. We would have absolutely no doubt in booking this villa again, it is simply paradise and the perfect getaway location. Thanks again! The Grayson's x
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Thank you so so much for an absolutely fabulous review. I will pass it on to the team, who will be absolutely delighted to receive such praise. The house is a love for Celia and me, and we are so pleased it surpassed expectations. We very much look forward to your return. Celia and Nick Sawyer

10/10 Excellent

Judith C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Property
This is a truly lovely property with amazing outdoor space. While it is considered beachfront, the tide doesn’t allow for access much of the day. We didn’t intend to use the hot tub, but it was located in the perfect spot and was not heated, so it was very comfortable all times of the day. The openness of the living space made it ideal for being outside all day and evening without being in the direct sun. We didn’t ever use the indoor living room. Property concierge was fantastic, as well as the housekeeper. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Dear Judith Thank you for your review. With regard to the beach, the West Coast has recently had some large storms that have adversely affected all the beaches. This has happened once before in the eleven years since buying the house and it will replenish. It was a shame that it had not returned in time for your stay. Hopefully, you will come back again and see the beach in all its glory. Kindest regards Celia Sawyer

10/10 Excellent

caroline g.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect family holiday
The villa is in a ideal location for swimming off the beach at the bottom of the garden., and for visiting John Moores rum bar !! It is very modern , a great sonos sounds system very comfy beds , big bbq , and has the wow this is amazing factor. I loved sitting in the outdoor seating area listening to the sounds of the sea. Thank you Nick for being so helpful and Cheryl is a gem of a housekeeper , it was our first visit to Barbados and we absolutely loved it.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2023
Thank you, Caroline. We hope you come back and stay with us again.

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking Villa
Breathtaking villa on the beautiful West Coast. The open plan exterior lounge and dining area leading to the sun terrace overlooking the ocean was simply incredible. Stunning interior design throughout made this a very special stay. Located by Reeds Bay, a really lovely quiet beach with a crystal clear sea, absolute paradise. Well supported by the team from Young Estates who planned all of our dining and entertainment needs. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2021
Dear Geraldine Thank you so much for the review. It makes everything worth while. It was a labour of love with the desire to bring outdoor living to Barbados. Reviews like yours make it all so worth while. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Perfect . . .
Only stayed here for a week having been at another property for the previous 2, and my only regret is we didn't choose to stay at Solaris for longer. We absolutely loved it here - contemporary, brilliant location, well equipped, great hosts. Genuinely couldn't have asked for more, and we will start saving straightaway for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2021
Dear Lisa Thank you for your review. We are delighted you had a great time and hope are able to visit us again soon. Many many thanks Celia and Nick Sawyer

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Veachfront Perfection!
We were the first guests at the newly renovated Solaris Beach House and were wowed by this property. It is even better than the pics and the housekeeper, Cheryl, is a treasure. Any need or want you can think of will be satisfied to perfection. It is such a relaxing place but close to great shopping, restaurants, and unexpectedly marvelous grocery store, Massy's. You will not be disappointed at Solaris Beach House and we will return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2021
Dear Pam and Paul, Thank you for such a lovely review and we look forward very much to your return. We are so delighted you had such a great time. Celia & Nick Sawyer

10/10 Excellent

Maureen O., Scituate, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
More Than We Could Have Asked For!!!
Camden Nook was everything it was said to be and more! Beautiful house and views. The beach is perfection. Cheryl was warm, friendly and knowledgeable. Really the only thing I would have changed was the work next door but not a big deal. We had a wonderful vacation and would love to go back! Our hosts made it a memorable stay. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

gary b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely relaxed and stylish beachside villa with an amazing housekeeper
We have just returned from a wonderful 14-night stay at Camden Nook for our grown up family of 6 adults. Having visited Barbados many times over the years and stayed in 5 different villas, I think that we all agreed that this was the best property we have rented yet and we have already booked for a 3-week return next year. The villa is light and airy with plenty of room for everyone, furnishings are stylish and contemporary without feeling overly ostentatious, good aircon in the bedrooms that works properly, great outdoor space to eat and relax whilst looking at that great view of the Carribean only a few feet away, not many places where you get to lay in a hot tub and watch the sunset over the Carribean ocean every night! But the very best thing about our stay was our wonderful housekeeper Cheryl, I don't know how much you guys pay her but she is worth her weight in gold! Cheryl would arrive every morning with a bright cheery "Hello!!"and a big smile, if required she would cook all of our meals and whilst we didn't need her to cook all of our meals she did amaze us with her Bajan hot fishcakes, Chicken Roti wraps, Bajan bakes and chocolate mousse. As well as keeping the villa spotless and doing any washing twice a week her best attribute was just her lovely happy smiley nature, she was always happy to chat whilst she worked and felt like an extended family member come the end of the holiday. Cheryl also had a friend with watersports eqt. and hired a couple of jetskis that were delivered to the beach, we also hired a couple of paddleboards from someone else for the duration as we wanted to make full use of the big blue swimming pool at the bottom of the steps, word of caution here as dependant on the sea conditions that prevail , the height of the sand at the bottom of the steps to the beach can alter by as much as 2 foot, so when the sand is high it is a perfect step from the bottom step onto a lovely sandy beach, but when the sand is low there is a 2-foot drop onto a few small rocks that require careful navigation for a few steps until you reach the sand of the beach, no biggie but small kids would find it tricky. See that the villa is up for sale so just waiting for that lottery win to roll in and we will be buying it !!

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic relaxing holiday-would definitely like to go again
The house was immaculate, he setting picture perfect and our housekeeper, Cheryl, an absolute delight. From arriving in Barbados to sadly leaving we had a fantastic stay and would thoroughly recommend Camden Nook asa place to stay. Easy access to Hometown and Speightstown, wonderful restaurants nearby and a beach at the "bottom of the garden".
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic villa in a great location with service to match
Camden Nook was ideal for us and exceeded our expectations. The villa was beautifully presented and the welcome given by Cheryl, our housekeeper, was superb. The location couldn't have been better and with two lovely bays to choose from when you walk out of the villa, you really are spoilt. Reeds Bay was however, our favourite with a superb beach and calm sea and very few people. Cheryl really made our holiday thoroughly relaxing. She was so helpful and very happy to cook for us. It was great to get to know her whilst we all sat and enjoyed her local dishes. Fortunately our three children said that they would prefer that Cheryl cook for us rather than eat out and we couldn't disagree and were not going to argue! There were plenty of watersports available and you could be picked up straight off the beach. We swam with the turtles and snorkelled reefs and the wreck on a couple of occaisions with Daniel (Summer Sports Watersports - 230 1673) who has a boat in the bay in front of the villa. He was excellent and we would certainly recommend him. All in all a fantastic and memorable holiday that the whole family enjoyed. Nick and Celia thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Everything we needed and more!
Comfortable beds, loved the water front, enjoyed walking along the beach ...you had to walk through some water to keep going but it felt like an adventure! Loved how only the bedrooms were air conditioned...we don’t like being cold in the house! Most beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Kevin Y., Grand Rapids

Blue Ocean, Fish, and Rum..oh my!
Overall, my family of 5 thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Camden Nook. The location was magnificent- with the ocean at our backdoor and a local fish market and Rum bar just steps away. Our children enjoyed the many nearby beaches- all with beautiful, white sand and warm, blue water. Camdem Nook was well appointed and was suitable for the family. Melinda, the house "assistant" was also wonderful. The only constructive criticism we have is that there were some items at the home that need attention and, had they been corrected, it would have given us an overall better experience. The main one is the hot tub, which was inoperable the entire week- none-the-less, it was still advertised as a nice feature of the property. Other small things like fallen down landscaping lights and general "quality" of the home. Nothing major...we could simply tell this was a rental property and not one's primary residence. Again, this property and location worked for our family and we came away with a wonderful Barbados vacation experience and memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for the accommodations!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Dear Mr Yoder, Thank you for your review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Camden Nook. The house is our second home and we love Barbados and make our guests experience as amazing as possible. Our check list is extensive and we have pictures sent of the house in readiness prior to each stay to make sure that the house is in tip top condition. I was surprised to hear about the hot tub as we have it maintained twice a week and I am very sorry if there was an issue with it . On speaking to Wendy she assured me that maintenance was called as soon as a problem was highlighted and it was rectified. Regarding the garden lighting I am confused, the lights are solar and pushed into the ground so perhaps they were effected during a stormy night as this can happen, however they should of been re levelled the very next day. We have a great team at Camden Nook and we offer one of if not the best beach front houses for the price on the West Coast. We pride ourselves in our reputation and myself and Wendy are always to hand should there be any issue, question or recommendations. I understand from speaking to Wendy that she supplied wet suits for your family during your stay and as usual went above and beyond to help guests have a great experience..We want you to have the perfect holiday experience.

8/10 Good

Tania M., LOVELAND

Relaxation personified
Perfect beach house for a quiet and laidback vacation. Functional amenities, good location and stunning view. Excellent offering of in-home entertainment. Also loved the puzzles, games and books.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rhona C.

Lovely place to holiday. Great location, lovely property, super management and cook!
Camden Nook is the perfect place to relax. As a family, we loved the garden access to the sea, the wonderful lunches prepared by Shernel and we very much appreciated Wendy’s management and knowledge of all aspects of our stay. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Dear Rhona, We are delighted that your stay was enjoyable, we go the extra mile to make sure our guest have memorable holidays. We very much hope you return to us again soon. Kindest regards Celia Sawyer

10/10 Excellent

Gregory J.

Paradise
Everything you could need from a Caribbean holiday. Right on the beach. Comfortable. Private and yet near to everything the West Coast has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Beautiful beachfront Villa
Lovely beachfront Villa with plunge pool. This was our third stay at Camden Nook and it just keeps getting better. Lovely positioned plunge pool jacuzzi overlooking the sea. We had lovely lunches made for us and enjoyed the Sonos music facility. Camden Nook is well placed for access to the main restaurants on the west coast and we visited Lone Star, the Cliff, Tides all being great beach front restaurants and Nishi in Holetown a fantastic Sushi and Pie restaurant!. Also we liked Lemongrass (Asian/Thai) and Pepenero (Italian) in The Limegrove being great value. We did water sports where we were picked up from villa. Best trip being Calabaza catamaran cruise along with nights to Harbour lights. 1st street on Sundays being a great music street party night with street food also and one love bar serving very cheap drinks. Tuesdays and Thursday band night at Bar in Chattel village. Also went to Garrison savannah for races which was great. Thanks to Nick and Celia for letting us stay in your lovely villa. John, Tracey, Rebecca, Adam, Lynsie, Charlotte & Rob.😎🇧🇧👌🏖
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nick & Celia S.

Amazing
Everything we could want from a beach holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017