Idyllic garden villa, 3 beds, large private garden, 2 mins walk to beach.

3 bedroomsSleeps 6195 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Maxwell, Christ Church

Oistin's Friday Night Fish Fry17 min walk
Miami Beach8 min drive
Dover Beach9 min drive
Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)16 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

TV room

1 Double Futon

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Relax under the mango tree in this amazing 3 bed villa with private gardens just 2 minutes from the rejuvenating Caribbean sea.
Shelsea is a wonderful and spacious family home from home. A beautiful and comfortable villa. Lush tropical gardens with spectacular trees, plants and birds. The 3 bedrooms are all air-conditioned and good quality towels and linen are provided. The villa is very well-appointed and has TV, Hi-Fi, full wi-fi and a well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine. The villa is very relaxing and has a great "feel"; a place where you can get away from it all and yet arrive on the beach in less than 2 minutes. Enjoy the hammock under the shade of the mango tree and illuminate the garden in the evenings to the tunes of whistling frogs and crickets. Shelsea is a very special place!
Rates shown are for up to 4 guests; additional fees apply for larger groups.

Property manager

Sheila Jacobs

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 30

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

May smoke in courtyard or garden

Only guests registered with owner and listed on rental agreement, are allowed on the property, including any visitors, unless by prior arrangement.

Reasonable electricity usage is included up to £15 per night. Excess charged @ cost price to encourage careful use.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Oistins

Located in Oistins, this villa is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Miami Beach and Dover Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Oistin's Friday Night Fish Fry and Barry's Surf Barbados Surf School. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

Maxwell, Christ Church

What's nearby

Oistin's Friday Night Fish Fry - 17 min walk
Turtle Beach - 19 min walk
Christ Church Parish Church - 2 min drive
Miami Beach - 8 min drive
Dover Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

Oistins Fish Fry - 17 min walk
Neptunes Mediterrean Seafood - 13 min walk
Pat's Place - 17 min walk
Oyster Bar (Sandals Barbados Lobby) - 14 min walk
American Tavern - 12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic garden villa, 3 beds, large private garden, 2 mins walk to beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Idyllic garden villa, 3 beds, large private garden, 2 mins walk to beach. located?

This family-friendly Oistins villa is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Oistin's Friday Night Fish Fry and Miami Beach. Barry's Surf Barbados Surf School and Maxwell Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mairead D.

5 June 2023

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

A beautiful home and a relaxing holiday

The house is exactly as advertised- in fact the photos don’t quite do the house and garden justice. The area is really quiet and peaceful, with just a hint of traffic noise discernible from the main road. The house is well secured with lots of lockable gates that can be left open even at night for ventilation. There is air conditioning but it really is not necessary with the sea breeze. Check-in was easy, with Ron the lovely neighbour showing us around and both Sheila and Amanda phoning us a few times to make sure all was well. The bedrooms are spacious with plenty of storage and comfy beds. There are shelves full of holiday reads and even a hairdryer with a diffuser for curly hair - a real rarity! The kitchen is well stocked and the initial provisions provided were very welcome as we arrived on a public holiday. There is a washing machine and also a dryer if needed. We hardly sat indoors as the garden and deck were so inviting. The cleaner and gardener were helpful and friendly. The beach is less than two minutes’ walk away. I can’t think of a thing to criticise - it’s a beautiful home and made for a wonderful base for a perfectly relaxing holiday.

Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

6 Apr 2024

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

Garden Oasis

The high part about this experience was the lovely tropical garden. There are always birds- hummingbirds, occasional parrots and many others. Several afternoons we saw monkeys and one afternoon a whole family including babies joined us and “monkeyed around” as we watched for over half an hour. The beach is very close and we walked it every day and the water was warm but the waves can be rough some days. Every day was another day in paradise!

Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

10 Jan 2024

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

The Garden is Gold

Shelsea was perfect for our family for a month. Not beachside, this beach-adjacent little slice of paradise maximizes *both* the pristine beach and tropical beauty that Barbados offers. The beach access is just a 45 second walk from Shelsea's gate, down a private shaded lane. Part of the magic of our daily morning swims was turning into the corridor leading to the shore; there is no view quite as stunning as daily unveiling down this little walkway. The beach itself is stunning, great for lounging or playing & swimming in the waves, and offers an ideal sunset vantage point on most evenings. While resting back at Shelsea, the ample and shaded garden space was the highlight! Relaxing under the mango tree in the heat of the day was phenomenal. The landscaping makes the property feel lush and private, and also welcomes breezes into the space. The provided hammock was a haven for each member of our family for hot afternoons. The gardener visited often to keep the grounds groomed, and to clean the chairs and loungers, so it was always ready to relax in. Shelsea's kitchen was also key. It's very well equipped, and offered every convenience needed for keeping a family of five fed. Only complaint: mosquitoes! We loved the open concept with easy patio access from the house, but with that breezy island living does come pests. Coping strategies included vape mats, mosquito nets at night, bug dope, long pants/sleeves in evenings, fans, & closing bedroom doors & windows.

Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris O.

12 Feb 2023

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

Great place

We enjoyed it very much, and our helping neighbours Ron and his Daughter Amanda were fantastic The beach was a joy And we enjoyed the occational visits in the garden by an bunch of small monkeys

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C., Ontario Canada

29 Nov 2022

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

Beautiful Barbados Experience

This lovely home is exactly as pictured, which makes it feel like home as soon as you arrive. Being met by Ron and Amanda is so very helpful; they thoroughly go through all aspects of the property and are very friendly and welcoming. And speaking of welcoming...the welcome package upon arrival is above and beyond! The effect of having necessities to allow you to settle in without immediately racing to a grocery store just enhances the warmth of this home. Proximity to the beach is great, and the host, Sheila's, communication about local activities and restaurants was extremely helpful. We are grateful for having an opportunity to stay in this lovely home.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sheila Jacobs

Shelsea owners are Sheila & Jon Jacobs from the UK.

Why they chose this property

We love Shelsea for the beautiful gardens, relaxing, welcoming feel and proximity to the beach and shops & restaurants of the South Coast.
We bought this property having married in Barbados in 1985 and spending many happy holidays here.

What makes this property unique

Very close to the beach - no roads to cross so no need to dress to go to/from the beach. The garden is fantastic - we have a wonderful collection of tropical flowers, plants and trees. My favourite time is 5pm through to dusk when all the birds return home to sleep and the whistling frogs start their melody - just amazing!