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Vida Mejor--Poolside

2.5 star property
Villa with private pool, near Sandy Lane Beach

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Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms1750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Vida Mejor--Poolside

Villa with private pool, near Sandy Lane Beach
This villa features laundry facilities and barbecues. The villa has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this villa offers private pools and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and telephones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car available
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
This property uses solar energy
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 a smoke detector on the property
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

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Holetown

What's nearby

  • Lime Grove Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Holetown Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. James Parish Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sandy Lane Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sandy Lane Country Club Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chefette Lancaster - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Bean Sunset Crest - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Just Grillin' - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Zaccios - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vida Mejor--Poolside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vida Mejor--Poolside?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vida Mejor--Poolside?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vida Mejor--Poolside located?

Situated in Holetown, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Holetown Monument and Sandy Lane Beach. St. James Parish Church and Limegrove Cinemas are also within 10 minutes.

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Vida Mejor--Poolside Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 122 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aileen S.

The properties are amazing, clean, tidy, and in the right location, spot on.

We always try and book one of these villas, they have everything you need, Carlton the manager and Peggy the housekeeper go out of their way to make sure your stay is fantastic!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jo B.

A great place, great location and great hospitality

We returned from a wonderful 2 week stay in East and West Villa. We loved everything about it, Carlton was there to greet us on our arrival and from then on was on hand if we had any concerns or questions. The villa's are spacious, the pools are lovely and the location makes for a great holiday on a great island.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2016

8/10 Good

Anne-Marie S.

Only downside was a neighbour watching TV loudly , but if you like re runs of Vera, then great!

Lovely pool, lovely villa and Carlton is great too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Wonderful villa , well kept and comfortable.

Great villa, nice size for a family and very well maintained grounds, great view and pool. The inside is quite large and very accommodating, filled with extras, like books, games....The owner was outstanding, and very helpful. I will surely go back
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Margaret E.

Quiet and relaxing but close to shopping & beach

Everything was as described and very well organized. Pool is lovely. The only thing broken was the air conditioner in the second bedroom.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Real home away from home--GB

A real home from home. The villa was very well equipped and comfortable. It is set in a residential area and very quiet and peaceful. Carlton ,Trisha and Peggy were very friendly and helpful. Car hire is also available at the villa. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dec 28, 2019 Vacation

Great location...near beach, shops,resturants...villa layout very nice and spacious. Property manager very friendly and readily available. Some updates needed (larger beds in all rooms, shower faucets, air conditioning noise and cooking pots/utensils, housekeeper duties). Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Getaway

Carlton - thanks so much for a wondeful place to relax and enjoy family time. The villa was kid friendly (pool and beach toys too!) and we walked to dinner on the beach every night. I would highly recommend this to couples or families. The car rental worked great - we drove to some great places, the Nature Reserve and Harrisons Cave were our favorites, and the west coast beaches were terrific. We all can't wait to come back!

10/10 Excellent

Roderick (Rod) S.

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This was our first holiday in Barbados. Our party was four people and we all really enjoyed our stay at Lascelles. Carlton was super host and couldn't have been more helpful. East Pool Villa was perfect for our needs. very quite clean and spacious.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

nick g.

faultless

immaculate, well maintained and in a quiet, but great location. It had everything needed for a comfortable and relaxing break. Carlton was available if needed . Housekeeping good but not intrusive. Can't fault anything
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Simply amazing villa

From start to finish Mr Jordan and his staff was amazing. Always responsive, rental car was very convenient, the villa was clean and as pictured and had cold water and banks beer waiting on us which is great local beer. The pool was simply amazing to have when you aren't in the mood for sand and the outside shower was handy especially coming back from the beach which is in walking distance. I will for sure return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paridise in Barbados

This was the first trip to Barbados. Much to our surprise was the condo we rented from Carlton. The unit is beautiful and Carlton has been a great person to deal with right from the beginning. A second visit will be a must for the future. Lyle & Sandy
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ideal Vacation Villa

A wonderful place to stay, near to Holetown activity, shopping, restaurants, a comfortable local beach, and yet a peaceful serene oasis to return to in the evening. Carlton is a wonderful host, always present if needed but never intrusive. The Vida Mejor Villa has a lovely secluded pool surrounded by lush gardens; the interior is very spacious and easily accomodated our family of 4 with enough extra space that we never felt cramped. Kids loved the high speed internet. When we return to Barbados, we will without doubt return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Drew R.

Another fantastic holiday at Vida Mejor Villa

We had another fantastic time in Carlton's villas. We had both the West and East pool villas. It was perfect for a family of 10. The villas are very spacious and accommodated us perfectly. Both are very well maintained and in immaculate condition. They are situated in a quiet neighbourhood, but very hand for the beach, supermarket, bars and restaurants in Holetown. We will definately be returning next year! Bliss! Drew Ruthven and family, Carluke, Scotland
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Monique M.

wonderful vacation at Vida Mejor Villa

We have been going to Barbados for the last 5 years and have been staying three years at the same villa, and we will most certainly be going back. The villa is impeccable and has all the comfort you can expect, a beautiful garden gives you privacy to refresh in the pool and the owner Carlton and Peggy take good care of their visitors, always available and making sure we have all that we need. The villa is in Jamestown Park in Holetown, at a walking distance to the beach, shopping center, restaurants and a beautiful chattel village in which you can find real treasures! You will not go wrong if you rent one of the Vida Mejor Villas!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay

We spend our Honeymoon at Vida Mejor Villa. Lots of Privacy and very comfortable. Every other day a maid service that is very helpfull and friendly. It is only a short walk to Holetown and the Marine reserve. Everything is taken care of in a friendly and helpfull way and there's is no need to worry about a thing. Beeing Dutch we liked the fact that we got lot's of good quality space, with a private pool, at a much better price then an average hotel room. Go visit the website and enjoy yourself!!!! We will definetely come back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Holiday

Carlton, First of all our holiday in Barbados at Vida Mejor was Perfect! The Best Ever! We have been travelling south for 23 years and this Tops them all! Your Villas are emmaculate, clean, spacious, well located -just far enough from the beach to make you walk three minutes per day. The ammenties near by speak for themselves - the grocery store, gas station, bank, post office, and fabluous restaurants, shops etc. We have already booked in for two weeks next year and we are counting the days already. Thank You and hope to see you soon. Paul, Darlyne and Jordyn - Nova Scotia, Canada
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Paradise in Paradise!

This is the 3rd time I have stayed in one of Carlton's houses (Feb. 2005, Feb. 2006, Feb. 2008) and have to say that not only are the properties beautiful and well-maintained; Carlton is also a very pleasant and attentive landlord and makes sure that his guests are happy in his houses. If there is an item a guest feels would make the house more comfortable (like kitchen utensils, CD player, etc) he makes sure that it is provided. It is wonderful to be in a place like Barbados and have the comforts of home to really relax. It is also great not to have to go out for every meal; the well-equipped kitchen is great for preparing meals and the shopping centre is just a short walk away. I will gladly go back, any time.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani F.

Loved it !!!!

My family and I stayed at poolside and east pool villas and honestly cannot complain about anything aside from the perfect location in Holetown and everything being so close ... The villas accommodations were great. Carlton greeted us at 5am as we arrived early; he gave us a detailed tour of the property and was there responding to all inquires if needed. He even went as far as letting us know what crop over events would be taking place while we were in town. Carlton was able to accommodate us on such short notice and the process from reserving and renting the villa to arriving and departing was seamless. I would recommend this villa to anyone looking to stay in Holetown and will definitely be staying there again on my next trip to Barbados. Thank again Carlton!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

East pool villa July/Aug 2007

Hi Carlton, arrived home safely a few hours ago. Very tired but holding lots of fabulous memories. Your villa was outstanding and perfect in every way. We desperately want to return next year so we will have to do some money calculations and get back to you. Thankyou for the hospitality shown from yourself and your family. It was second to none. You are a nation of beautiful people and should be proud of it. We had a warm welcome everywhere we went. Thanks again and hope to see you around the same time next year. Speak soon. Jane, Terry, Tricia and Steve. x
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Relax in Paradise

Hi Carlton, We talked about how our days are stressful when you are growing a business and a practice at the same time. My wife Tana and I sought a vacation where we could just relax, away from tourist venues but close to cafe's, and clubs. A place we could stay and streach out by the pool or walk to the beach for an afternoon swim. So we spent a week at your villa doing just that. We enjoyed the food and entertainment within a few short blocks of our vacation home and we enjoyed rising in the morning to a cup of coffee, a short dip in the pool and reading a book on the patio. Your location provided us just the right amount of relaxation and excitment. The people of Barbadoes are friendly, always smiling and greeting you on the street with a pleasant hello. We felt right at home at your lovely villa. We have pictues of the humming birds in our vacation album! We will be back. John and Tana
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Wonderful restful holiday

The Villa is well located away from the main road but near enough to the beach, restuarants and nightlife. Literally a five minute walk. The pool was very refreshing but not too cold not to enjoy and was kept well maintained and cleaned throughout stay. The Villa was also serviced by a lovely lady (Peggy) who cleaned and changed bed linen etc on a regular basis. The villa has an alarm system which does not require keys to lock nad secure villa. This was helpful when you want to go jogging as you dont need to take a key with you! The villa also has a large enough safe to keep your valuables in including camera equipment etc. My only comment would be and has been suggested to the pleasant owner is that it is in need of a little cosmetic surgery! I mean a paint job on the outside and a few very minor repair jobs internally. I would most definitely rent this villa again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Our stay out Vida Mejor - Waterfall

My wife and I have 4 children under the age of 9 and we can safely say that this villa was absolutely perfect. Not only was the villa well maintained, clean and with all the facilities you would expect in a hotel, Carlton, the owner and manager is a smashing fellow and certainly ensures that your needs are more than catered for. He is the epitome of world class customer service and nothing was too much trouble for him. In fact we couldn't find a 7 seater vehicle to rent on the island and Carlton not only bought one, the car was excellent and suited our family needs. The Villa is located close to the local beech in Holetown in a very safe and friendly neighbourhood, there's a shopping mall about 10 minutes slow walk away and Carlton can put you in touch with the people who run the amenities at the beech. I can safely say it's a home from home and I knew it would be excellent as my relatives who live in Barbados have used the villa when they have a staycation. We would definitely recommend this villa to any friend or relative. Chris and Katie Cummins.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

West Pool Villa

Hi Carlton, Just wanted to thank you again for a fantastic and relaxing holiday 14 FEB - 01 MAR 2009. The villa, pool and tropical gardens are beautiful and well maintained. Our host, Carlton, was always available and looked after any arrangements we might desire including dinner reservations, catamaran cruising and local sight seeing. The villa is very modern and has every possible convenience you could imagine. The house keeper, Mary, was very thorough and friendly to talk to. The villa is as described. Within a short 4 minute walk to the beach and within a 10 minute walk to the centre of town where you will find everything you might require. There is no need for a car. There are some great restaurants, beach view, within a short walk. The villa setting is very private and quiet. Again, Carlton looked after all are needs. He was just great! All and all, a fantastic vacation and location. We highly recommend it and would certainly return in the future. Kind regards Mar & Bruce
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Amazing Experience at Vida Mejor - Waterfall Pool

We found this rental on Home Away and had a very positive experience. I contacted Carlton the owner and he got back to me right away answering all my questions. The Villa is located right in Holetown just a few minutes from the beach, restaurants and shopping at Limegrove. Carlton arranged our pick up at the sirport and was there to greet us and orient us to the Villa. We are a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 teenage girls). The Villa was perfect and had everything we wanted and needed. It was really clean and Carlton dropped by in the mornings to check on things and to clean the pool which was great because if we had any quesitons, we always had someone to ask! The private pool was a definite must!! We loved it! We spent our mornings lazing around the pool and went out and about in the afternoon. We ended back by the pool later in the afternoon and then out to supper each night! It was a perfect arrangement! Carlton arranged for a car rental for us for three days and he did all the paperwork etc right at the Villa so it was very convenient for us! I really think this Villa is an excellent choice for familiies wanting something other than hotel rooms etc...