St James beautiful unique 4 bedroom villa, infinity pool and panoramic sea view
This spacious unique Villa is located in a quiet Barbadian family neighbourhood in St James above the Platinum Coast with panoramic sea views . The villa is a designated holding villa on the official ‘Visit Barbados website ‘ list for quarantine on arrival on the island.
Please review all the House rules before booking
Apple’s House is a 4 bedroom, stylishly furnished single storey villa. It has three bathrooms and one powder room and outside shower . The house is positioned well away from main roads yet only 1.2 mile from the beach. The main living area is central in the house with seating areas and large LED HDTV , and further dining area.
Three double french doors open onto the terrace where you have wonderful panoramic views of the west coast framed by the fabulous tropical garden There is a large terrace, equipped with sofa, chairs, hammock, BBQ, dining table and chairs to seat 8 . The large infinity pool is long (12m ) enough to swim lengths, with steps into the pool . There are 8 sunbeds on the pool deck . The mature and very private garden is stunning and has been professionally landscaped boasting an abundance of tropical plants and palms. The garden and pool can be beautifully lit up at night .The gardens surround the house screening the villa and giving a wonderful sense of privacy .The gully south of the house also provides extra privacy as building is not permitted on this land
Vaulted Ceilings (Peaked at 18") give the house a spacious feel . The four double bedrooms are large and airy, with two bedrooms in the north wing and two bedrooms in the south wing of the house, providing privacy for guests. One bedroom in both wings opens onto the western terrace to overlook the pool and the carribean sea
Separate laundry room next to the garage with butlers sink, washing machine , large second tropical fridge freezer, tumble dryer and washing line area outside to dry laundry
Bedrooms: 2 Super king beds ,1 Queen bed and 2 single beds (can be put together as king size double ) Housekeeping included. This is 3 days maid service on Tuesday , Thursday and Saturday. ( the days may vary depending on individual bookings ) . Days are negotiable with Andrea and extra days can be arranged at a modest extra cost. Well equipped Italian Scavolini designed kitchen with oven, hob, microwave and tropical fridge freezer Single storey suitable for holiday makers with compromised mobility Large garage with table tennis table Children welcome although the pool is not fenced or alarmed No smoking in the house but allowable in the garden
Entry to the house is through secure electric gates with parking inside the gates on the fully tiled drive. The house is very secure . There are very few cars passing the property and the aeroplane noise is minimal as we are located in the northwest of the island . Occasionally wild monkeys run across the roof to the adjacent gully . Maintenance manager Harry lives opposite Apple's House and is available for any queries or problems through phone or email or a knock on his door! Julie Gardier is the House Manager and provides concierge services for an extra modest fee. She can arrange fast track through the airport, car hire, taxi services, as well as excursions and visits and much more during your stay. She overseas the housekeeper , the gardener who comes on Saturdays and pool man , who comes on Thursdays . We can recommend two excellent chefs, who are available for individual meals, or 2 or 3 meals per day available on request. This should be arranged prior to your trip and you be responsible for paying the chef directly. A hire car is helpful for island touring and shopping although we have excellent local taxi contacts if this is your preference. Golf at the Barbados golf club is very reasonable and this is an excellent course that the owner recommends. It is approximately 7 minute drive to Holetown , 7 minute drive to Speightstown where you will find excellent restaurants and supermarkets. The West Coast is famous for its beaches and Gibbes and Mullins beaches are less than 4 minutes drive (1.3 miles ) down the hill and about 20 minutes walk . It is a tougher walk uphill back to the house and we tend to drive! It is a 7 minute drive to Lone Star Restaurant or the Fish Pot and 4 minutes to The Sea Shed, Larry Rogers restaurants.
Please be aware that the Barbados government has introduced a new tax called the 'shared economy levy' which is 10% of the rental. By law the guests must be informed of this levy and the levy collected by the property owner . This levy is included in the rental payment.
Please consider taking travel insurance before booking. This villa accommodates 6 people with a surcharge for an extra 2 . 8 guests is the maximum we allow.
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The Rental Agreement gives details of our CANCELLATION policy . The policy is different to VRBO policy .
We will try to rebook the house if a booking is cancelled , and if successful will repay the amount achieved, We also have a COVID virus policy
Battery candles only in the house please some are provided
The house accomadates 8 people , No parties with more than 10 guests allowed unless agreed
Important information
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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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please see house rules below
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
About the area
Rock Dundo
Located in Rock Dundo, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mullins Beach and Sandy Lane Beach. Folkestone Marine Park and Diamonds International are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Chefette - 6 min drive
Pier One Restaurant - 8 min drive
Chefette Lancaster - 5 min drive
Lone Star - 6 min drive
Mullins Beach - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does St James beautiful unique 4 bedroom villa, infinity pool and panoramic sea view have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at St James beautiful unique 4 bedroom villa, infinity pool and panoramic sea view?
As of 4 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St James beautiful unique 4 bedroom villa, infinity pool and panoramic sea view on 21 May, 2026 start from S$741, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is St James beautiful unique 4 bedroom villa, infinity pool and panoramic sea view pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at St James beautiful unique 4 bedroom villa, infinity pool and panoramic sea view?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at St James beautiful unique 4 bedroom villa, infinity pool and panoramic sea view?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at St James beautiful unique 4 bedroom villa, infinity pool and panoramic sea view?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is St James beautiful unique 4 bedroom villa, infinity pool and panoramic sea view located?
Situated by the sea, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of Gibbs Bay, Gibbes Beach and Mullins Bay. Mullins Beach and Royal Westmoreland Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
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There was no trick photography, this was the most stunning setting , the infinity pool was huge and beautiful.The very large house was absolutely charming with everything in it to ensure that our stay was top class. Location too was great only a five minute drive to the amazing resturants at Mullins beach and speightstown, we will 100 percent be back,thankyou !!
Beautiful villa and location views amazing and the pool was a good size.The beds were so comfortable and very quiet at night.Car recommend as it’s a little far out.Had a wonderful holiday, would return.
My family stayed for a week and a half at Apple's House and truly enjoyed our stay! We visited with our 2 year old and 9 year old and the house worked out perfectly for our party of 6. The pool was a hit with the kids while the location was perfect for visiting multiple beaches along the west coast, enjoying tasty bites at near by restaurants, and visits to nearby Holetown for the grocery store. We loved finding a great french bakery (La Baguette) shortly down the street for tasty croissants.Andrea the housekeeper was very pleasant and helpful during our stay. Communication with Charles was always prompt and he helped to coordinate a crib delivery so it was all ready for our arrival. Thanks again for hosting us and we look forward to returning to Apple's House in the future!
Fantastic stay. We came with two couples and there were great spaces indoors and out to be together as well as plenty of room for privacy. The home is beautiful and thoughtfully appointed. We did a lot of cooking and the we had everything thing we needed for fantastic meals. Can’t say enough about the pool and the view. Easy access to Holetown and Speightstown beaches, restaurants and Millie’s fish market. The location is also a good central location for trips to Bridgetown, Bathsheba and points north. Andrea was fantastic and took great care of us and tidied up as if we had never been there. The people in Barbados are the best in the Caribbean. Everyone was so polite and courteous. And the island is super clean. No litter or graffiti like many of the other islands. Our only wish was that the indoor lighting was better, especially in the kitchen but that’s being nitpickie. You can’t go wrong here!
The communication was top notch Charles and Charlotte were amazing to deal with. They were very responsive to any questions we had and provided us with amazing recommendations for things to do while on island. They were very on-point. They even went over and above to help us with issues we were having when our rental car battery died the morning of our return flight home. Without them, we would have been stuck because the rental car roadside assistance was non-existent. On top of all that Andrea the housekeeper was so nice and treated us with the utmost respect and made us feel even more welcome. Andrea combined with Charles and Charlotte knock this week out of the park for us. The pool, the location on the platinum coast (west coast) was ideal for spots for dinner. The view was insane too!! Watching the sailboats cross the horizon each day while catching a tan what a treat. We can’t wait to come back! Thanks to all the whole team at Appleshouse for making our trip memorable.
Travelled on a family holiday (8 of us) to celebrate our son's 18th birthday.Excellent communications, great villa and location. Wouldn't hesitate in staying there again.
Lovely home with a truly amazing pool. Great location with easy access to both the beach just 10 minutes down the road and the highway up the road for touring around the island.
Apples is a wonderful Villa. Great location. Stunning pool. Stylishly furnished. Superb property manager and guest communications with the owner. Our stay could not have been better. 5 star highly recommended.
We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely home. The pool area and view of the Carribean is stunning. The staff were friendly and Julie the house manager is really kind and helpful. Would definitely return.
We had a fabulous stay at Apples House! Everything was exactly as shown, beds were comfortable, pool and outdoor area was AMAZING. As a group that loves to cook, we were really pleased with the well-stocked kitchen. We cannot say enough good things about Julie, the manager - she was amazing throughout our stay. All in all it was a wonderful vacation.
The house was as described and we had no issues while we were there. Everything worked, the house staff was polite and communicative and the pool was FANTASTIC. A nice perk was how well equipped the kitchen was.
We did have the pleasure of seeing a few monkeys around the property which was cool as well.
Ashlee P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan, 2023
Thank you Ashlee . Andrea and Julie both said that you were all great guests. You are welcome back at any time !
We had a lovely stay with family visiting from different parts of the world. We shopped for and cooked most of our meals and enjoyed dining on the terrace every day/night. Lots of time in the pool! Overall an excellent experience. The house is spacious and comfortable, the bedrooms all set up nicely for our group with just the right amount of privacy for everyone. We all enjoyed our stay!
Scott H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2022
Thank you for your lovely review . You were great guests and welcome back any time
Archival
10/10 Excellent
JILL B.
18 Jan, 2017
A wonderful property with truly spectacular views
We have just returned from a wonderful stay at Apples House which was beautiful and very well equipped. The pool was large and clean. The views across the pool looking towards the sea were truly amazing - in such lush and well landscaped gardens. The sunsets were stunning. We hired a car to get out and about to beaches and to travel around Barbados and occasionally used taxis in the evenings to go to restaurants. We walked to Chris' place (10-15 min walk) - the local rum shack, which was entertaining on a Friday evening. A beautiful house - highly recommended for a relaxing stay.
JILL B.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Thankyou Jill
We also like the Chris's rumshcak experience!
So glad that you enjoyed your holiday at Apples House
Apple's House is an oasis of calm. Such a lovely environment for a restful holiday. Spacious airy and extremely comfortable. Loved the idea of bedroom wings at either end of the house. The pool and view were stunning. Ernesta Julie and Harry were fantastic in ensuring our holiday would be a memorable occasion. Barbados is beautiful. Definitely recommend a car. The Cool Runnings Boat Cruise was brilliant. Thank you.
We booked Apple's House for our annual girls' weekend. The four of us were impressed by the property and they incredibly well-appointed bedrooms. All were comfortable, furnished beautifully, strong AC, and you could tell that this is a wonderful, family home. The living area is spacious -- opening the French doors on both sides of the house is a must or the heat is tough to deal with. The pool and terrace are amazing and certainly where we spent most of our time. Julie the house manager is incredibly helpful and really made our stay easier and quite pleasant.
Tiffany A.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2022
So glad you had a wonderful stay . Puzzled as to why we only received 4 stars ?
We spent our family spring break (March 11-18) in Barbados - 3 generations: 5 adults and 2 children. Apple's House was simply fantastic. The villa is beautifully (but comfortably) appointed. We spent a lot of time in the covered open area between the house and the pool eating, reading, and watching the kids swim. Julie, the property manager, is delightful and was very helpful in arranging dining and water activities. The villa is a very short drive to several beaches along the West Coast and is easy driving distance to Holetown and Speightstown. We also spent a wonderful day driving to the East Coast and the Barbados Wildlife Preserve. We hope to return in the future.
C Thomas W.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2023
Thank you so much for the lovely review . We are very happy you had a good time and enjoyed Apples House . Positive feedback like this makes it all worth while
7 adults (parents, offspring + partners) for 7 days. Pictures reflect the spectacular view, and how charming Apple's House is - though in person even better! Hosts and staff very helpful and responsive, everything promised as described or better (eg. kitchen). Definitely need a car, not a practical walk to beach, but the views and sunsets, plus early morning monkey visits (shy, trees left of the house looking out to the sea). We all enjoyed a half-day catamaran/snorkeling cruise, and the wildlife preserve at feeding time (2pm) was surprisingly entertaining even for adults (tortoises, monkeys, peacocks, deer around you, totally comfortable with your presence). Agree with others comments re: excellent nearby restaurants, though we mostly ate at the house. Likely the best location we have stayed at across the Carribean (of several).
All good. Never met the property manager but the ‘maid’ was really helpful. Maybe just me but expected a bit more interest from the owner/local host (we were never asked whether everything was ok) whilst out here, but no complaints. Harry the maintenance man shouted at me when we arrived because we were earlier than expected but not quite sure how or why that was my fault. But as I said, lovely house, really enjoyable stay.
Lisa P.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2021
Hi Graham and Lisa
Thank you for your review of Apples house. We are sorry this was not a 5 star experience for you. You state in the review that you were never asked if everything was OK . As you can see from the email trail I did check by email that everything was Ok on the second day of your stay and you replied that the house was lovely and everybody was very comfortable. I thought that with this positive response further intrusion in your holiday was not needed bearing in mind that Julie the housekeeper was just a telephone call away and Grace would be visiting the house regularly. You had already been in contact with Julie who did your shopping in advance of your stay. Harry the house manager lives opposite and is available at all times for any issues. Harry was on standby to let you into the house on arrival if Grace had left. Flights from London usually arrive at 3 pm and guests arrive at 5-6pm . Covid has led to new flights which arrive earlier which Harry was not informed about in advance, and was upset he missed your arrival. He was upset with himself not you that he had not been there to show you around . Apologies if it seemed otherwise to you
We try not to intrude into guests holidays especially if the guests know the island and do not request any extra help and have no problems in the house.
We feel that you have been unfair to us with this 4 star review
We just had a wonderful family holiday with 6 adults and a 10 month old baby at Apples House. Communication from the start was outstanding. Julie the house manager got in touch early before our visit and arranged lots of things for us (cot, car hire, airport transfer, shopping, cook etc). Andrea the house keeper was so nice and friendly and Ryan the local taxi contact 100% reliable. The house is lovely, comfortable and well equipped. The patio area overlooking the pool has a great view out to sea and a nice place to sit and relax. The pool is perfect temperature and the 10 month old with us was in every day in his inflatable. There are lots of lovely restaurants very local (book early!) and plenty of places doing takeaway food. We found a car essential for supermarket trips, takeaway pick-ups etc being a group of 7. We used Ryan for getting us all to local restaurants and back a few nights. All in all a beautiful villa in a nice quiet location with friendly helpful support on hand. We couldn’t recommend this villa and the team highly enough.
We, a group of three couples in our 60's, stayed at Apple's House and enjoyed this beautiful home for about two wonderful weeks in January 2025. We had plenty of sunshine with intermittent showers that brought the most beautiful rainbows. What a view!!!The house is nicely decorated and the kitchen is well equipped for cooking. The beds were very comfortable and the bedroom air conditioning was superb. Julie, the house manager, helped arrange in-house massages, an in-house chef one evening, and immediately took care of a couple of small maintenance issues that arose during our stay. Andrea, the housekeeper, came in a couple days a week and kept the house immaculate for us. Charles, the owner, was quickly responsive with any questions we had.We swam, we ate, we drank, we played games every evening on the terrace. We had the best excursions every day. What a beautiful island! The recommendation from Charles for the Silver Moon catamaran cruise was top-notch. We did a fun E bike tour with a fabulous lunch at Zemi's East Coast Cafe, highly recommend that!Though the neighborhood looks a little rough, we never felt unsafe. A couple of the pictures of the pool area on the listing site could use updating, but that is a minor detail. And the only annoying thing we encountered, which is obviously beyond the owner's control, were the barking dogs next-door. All in all, a stay at Apple's House is highly recommended by our entire group!
We, a group of three couples in our 60's, stayed at Apple's House and enjoyed this beautiful home for about two wonderful weeks in January 2025. We had plenty of sunshine with intermittent showers that brought the most beautiful rainbows. What a view!!! The house is nicely decorated and the kitchen is well equipped for cooking. The beds were very comfortable and the bedroom air conditioning was superb. Julie, the house manager, helped arrange in-house massages, an in-house chef one evening, and immediately took care of a couple of small maintenance issues that arose during our stay. Andrea, the housekeeper, came in a couple days a week and kept the house immaculate for us. Charles, the owner, was quickly responsive with any questions we had. We swam, we ate, we drank, we played games every evening on the terrace. We had the best excursions every day. What a beautiful island! The recommendation from Charles for the Silver Moon catamaran cruise was top-notch. We did a fun E bike tour with a fabulous lunch at Zemi's East Coast Cafe, highly recommend that!Though the neighborhood looks a little rough, we never felt unsafe. A couple of the pictures of the pool area on the listing site could use updating, but that is a minor detail. And the only annoying thing we encountered, which is obviously beyond the owner's control, were the barking dogs next-door. All in all, a stay at Apple's House is highly recommended by our entire group!
The perfect place to enjoy an idyllic sunset.
Sitting up in the hills, Apples House is in an ideal position for everything. Lovely neighbourhood and a short drive to many gorgeous beaches and close enough to Holetown and Speightstown for amenities and restaurants.
The house is beautifully furnished and with lovely artefacts inside and in the garden. It is really well stocked - from all you’d need in the kitchen to pool and beach towels. Comfort in every room from beds to sofas. The pool has been incredibly well-designed for all ages and with beautiful dark blue tiles which appear almost purple in the sunset.
We had a fantastic 10 days eating some great food, drinking rum punches and going on various trips. Would recommend a catamaran outing swimming with turtles, ship wrecks and lunch on board, being entertained by the friendly crew. We had a delicious cooked dinner made by a local chef who delivered to the house.
We didn’t want to come back. Everyone we met was so friendly, helpful and generally delightful!
We were so well looked after by Julie and Grace, we didn’t want for anything.
Thank you Charles and Charlotte for the loan of your beautiful house. We’ll be back!
Cressida S.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb, 2022
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It gives Charles and I so much pleasure when guests love the house and garden as much as we do . We look forward to your next visit !
We enjoyed our stay immensely. Apple's House is much more impressive than described in the listing. First of all, it is well-maintained and super clean. Kudos to Andrea who came in twice during our stay to perform housekeeping duties. She is friendly, passionate about her work, and does an excellent job. Second, check-in was super easy and was made even easier with the kind assistance of Julie, the house manager. Third, the property is large and comfortably accommodated our group of six. Four, a welcome package of basic necessities including bread, eggs, water, etc. are provided. Five, the piece-de-resistance, the backyard and pool, is nothing short of delightful. We actually spent a tremendous amount of time at the villa and the backyard and pool contributed greatly to our reasons for doing so. One thing worth mentioning is that the beautiful Caribbean weather provides a haven for bugs, roaches, mosquitoes, and the like, and Apple's House is no exception. That said, the brief encounter with the critters in no way detracts from the attractiveness and comfort of the home, especially since the sprays provided work effectively against them. In sum, another vacation warranting a villa rental in Barbados will definitely find me back at Apple' House.
From the time we arrived until we left, we felt very comfortable.
Julie the house manager was so obliging to our needs, nothing was to much trouble.
Andrea was very thorough in her cleaning.
Not sure why a previous review complained about always having someone at the Villa, we most certainly did not experience this.
Julie made it very clear who would be attending and when.
We only meet Andrea very briefly as she was leaving and never saw the gardener or pool man.
So to the Villa it is a large comfortable Villa with a very private outdoor space, the pool is excellent with a shallow area that’s perfect for cooling down without the need for any effort.
There is plenty of space for 4 couples to enjoy there holiday without being over crowded.
There’s everything you would need if you feel the need to cook for yourself, we didn’t !
Please use the house notes as a guide they are excellent, Ryan the recommended taxi contact was very good, never late once and we used him every day.
There are plenty of very nice restaurants about, but be prepared they aren’t cheap, but that said what would you expect from a top class restaurant on the beach in Barbados !
We used the following during our stay,
Lone Star, The Mews, Sitar, Pepenero and Fusion Roof Top restaurant.
All of which were very good. My wife is vegan and they all made it very easy for her to choose something off menu.
All in all we had a great holiday made even better by this amazing Villa.
Shaun O.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
About the host
Hosted by Dr Charles & Mrs Charlotte Wetton
Owners Charles Wetton - Doctor Charlotte Wetton Surveyor speak English
Why they chose this property
This is a unique property on the Island . The gardens and beautiful pool are second to none and maintained to a very high standard . Anthony Hunte, from Huntes Gardens, influence is evident
The house is far from noisy roads in a peaceful family neighbourhood, but with easy access to the beach and local towns and restaurants .
Charlotte was particularly drawn to this house as she spent 8 happy years living 1 mile down the road at Gibbs with here parents in the 1980's.
What makes this property unique
The house is spacious with high ceilings, terracotta & stone floors and external wooden shutters. It was redecorated in 2018. The infinity pool is always a lovely temperature with panoramic sea views. The house is elevated on the ridge and there is often a refreshing light breeze which keeps you cool . The front of the property has electric gates with a wall around the property which is secure .
The house is situated in a family neighbourhood away from the noisy coast road and the road to the house leads only to other neighbouring houses with almost no traffic . It is a peaceful location with only minimal local domestic noise such as neighbours mowing in their gardens or a passing ice cream van or an occasional dog bark . You can take a walk or go jogging and nobody bothers you. The local households provide an added level of security in this safe family neighbourhood This house is set in a secluded location completely surrounded by its own garden with no overlooking houses , yet very close to Mullins and Gibbs beach . Unusually for Barbados ,Gibbs beach has no hotels on it and the beach is often deserted and therefore very peaceful. Please review the 60, 5 star reviews that the villa has received
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