House in Sugar Hill Resort, St James

Beautiful Villa w Stunning Sea View. Two pools, floodlit tennis, gym.

Beautiful Villa w Stunning Sea View. Two pools, floodlit tennis, gym.

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Coco House and the cottage. 
The house can sleep 5 guests, the cottage, 2.
Property grounds
Living area
The upstairs living area is wide and  spacious and has a great view of the sea.
The dining table, view of Heron Bay.

Overview of Beautiful Villa w Stunning Sea View. Two pools, floodlit tennis, gym.

10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

Sugar Hill Resort, St James
  • Popular LocationRoyal Westmoreland Golf Course14 min walk
  • Popular LocationFolkestone Marine Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationHoletown Beach7 min drive
  • AirportBridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)40 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Villa w Stunning Sea View. Two pools, floodlit tennis, gym.

Coco House is a really lovely villa with a beautiful sea view. The villa is well placed for access to all four coasts ( it's easy to drive inland over the brow of the island to the East coast) and your closest beach is one of the most popular beaches on the island
( Alleyne's Bay is where the boats visit to swim with the turtles). We bought the house eight years ago after visiting friends in Barbados and renting various villas – it’s a great space for entertaining or just chilling out.

In the main house there are two large bedrooms (with en suite marble bathrooms - a shower and bath in the main bathroom, a walk in marble floored shower ensuite to the second bedroom) with French doors that lead onto the terrace and the good sized plunge pool and private garden (see pics). The second bedroom can easily house three single beds or a king size bed. The cottage, a stones' throw from the house, is automatically opened up for five or more guests or it can be opened for four guests or less for an additional fee. It has a double bed, marble bathroom (with shower) and kitchenette (fridge, kettle ).

There are two pools - the waterfall pool, which is a one minute walk from the house and the clubhouse pool , an infinity pool, which has a great view of the West coast and is a 2 min walk away from the house. Next to the pool is the club restaurant – a huge plus to Sugar Hill. If you’re too tired to cook you can call the club restaurant and they can sort out a takeaway or you can head down there for lunch or supper. We can also organise a cook for you. There is nothing nicer after a game of tennis or finishing yoga, sitting out at the bar at Sugar Hill, having a Gin and Tonic and watching the sunset! There are four floodlit championship tennis courts in the grounds, a fully equipped gym and yoga/pilates classes at the clubhouse.

The furniture is a mix of Asian, dark wood and white furnishings. Architecturally, it’s a lovely house. The high vaulted ceilings, plantation shutters and use of local coral stone and marble make it aesthetically a real pleasure to be in and to look at. The wide balcony juts out and looks out over a 180 degree view of the Caribbean Sea and sky – and because you’re up, not directly on the beach, you really get a panoramic view of the ocean and beautiful sunsets (see reviews). We're really fortunate having this uninterrupted view and it's one of the reasons we chose this particular house, within the Sugar Hill and Westmoreland Estates.

The beach, Alleyne's Bay, plus watersports is a two minute drive down the hill, or if you feel more energetic a fifteen minute walk. I'd almost go as far to say it's a must to rent a car in Barbados as the pubic transport system isn't as direct as it could be and there are a huge variety of things to do and see all over the island, they aren't in one localised place. There is never a problem parking, it's all very relaxed.

Also, being on the Sugar Hill estate means you have all the advantages of a hotel, without actually being in one. Sugar Hill is a 60 acre private estate with 24/7 security, which only really gets press when one of its higher profile owners is in town, apart from that it doesn’t self promote and it’s a very laid back place, with wonderful landscaped gardens. The gardeners keep if looking beautiful (lots of frangipani, coconut tress – if the trees in front of our house have ripe coconuts, the gardeners will happily cut some off for you for coconut water), security staff and gatemen mean if you have children you will really feel at ease letting them wander off to their tennis or swimming lessons by themselves. The staff are friendly and helpful – the ladies at reception/concierge at the club house (again, a beautiful, large plantation style house made out of coral, marble and deep mahogany floors) will happily help organise your holiday for you, whether it’s a question of booking taxis, restaurants, turtle watching boat trips, riding or surfing. Our property manager and I can also help with recommendations of places to go, car rental and things to do.

Sugar Hill is close to the busyness of Holetown (5 mins drive) and the shabby chic of Speightstown (10 mins drive). Holetown, apart from all the normal amenities you need, has the celeb hangout Second Street where you can party the night away and the state of the art Limegrove cinema and lifestyle mall for glitzy, duty-free shopping, cafes, good restaurants and the cool Lime cocktail bar which is buzzing on a Friday night. Speightstown has small, tucked away restaurants where you can watch classic black and white movies on the beach and enjoy a quiet more laid back evening, The Orange Street Grocer is one of our favourites for lunch. Fish markets are close by at Paynes Bay and Speightstown.

If you feel like some pampering and visiting a bit of Barbados old glamour, the grande dame, The Sandy Lane is a five to ten minute drive away. The Spa at the Sandy Lane is considered the best on the island (I've been there and it's a real treat!) and the golf course is one of the best. The Cliff, Apes Hill and the polo fields are also all close by.

If you feel like visiting the other coasts, it’s a easy trip to the wilder, Atlantic side (you go over the highlands from Sugar Hill), it takes about forty minutes to the surfer’s go to, Bathsheba. Boogie boarding at The Crane is again, down the Highway, about 40 mins away. FYI all beaches are public in Barbados.

I hope that gives you a flavour of it. There are a huge variety of things to do and places to visit, whether you’re a couple or family. If you'd like any further info, please feel free to email or message me.

P.S Our house manager can arrange groceries for you before your arrival. She can also organise a cook and give you details of babysitters etc if required. Our house manager keeps things ticking along in the house and ensures the house is ready for your arrival. We have a housekeeper who comes in once per week.





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Property manager

Sue Carr

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Sugar Hill is a gated community, so very safe.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please leave Coco House as you found it. No guests are allowed unless otherwise agreed with Marcia.
Any breakages or stains please let Marcia know before checking out.
Coco House is a shoe and smoke free zone

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Holetown

Located in Holetown, this villa is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sandy Lane Beach and Carlisle Bay. Traveling with kids? Consider Folkestone Marine Park and Diamonds International. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.

What's nearby

  • Royal Westmoreland Golf Course - 14 min walk
  • Folkestone Marine Park - 3 min drive
  • Chattel Village - 4 min drive
  • Lime Grove Shopping Centre - 4 min drive
  • Holetown Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Grantley Adams Intl. Airport (BGI) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sea Shed - 5 min drive
  • Chefette Lancaster - 5 min drive
  • Surfside Restaurant & Bar - 4 min drive
  • Tides - 4 min drive
  • KFC - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Villa w Stunning Sea View. Two pools, floodlit tennis, gym. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Villa w Stunning Sea View. Two pools, floodlit tennis, gym. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Villa w Stunning Sea View. Two pools, floodlit tennis, gym. ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Villa w Stunning Sea View. Two pools, floodlit tennis, gym. located?

This family-friendly Holetown villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Royal Westmoreland Golf Course, Folkestone Marine Park, and Limegrove Cinemas. Diamonds International and Lime Grove Shopping Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was amazing..
It is the perfect beach house. It's full of charm and was close to everything. The restaurant hours at the resort were a little strange, but there are so many wonderful restaurants near by that it didn't matter. I would definitely recommend the property. Tip.. the doors open british style..lol..
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely week at Sugar Hill
My family of 5 enjoyed our stay at Sugar Hill. Both Susan (owner) and Marcia (property manager) were very helpful in the planning process so we had airport transportation, car rental and initial grocery list taken care of prior to arrival. The Sugar Hill property is lovely and we appreciated the security and the staff at the clubhouse. We all enjoyed the Infinity Pool and the Calabaza restaurant was an added bonus. The house is well kept and we appreciated the A/C in the bedrooms and the verandah was lovely in the evenings. We were under 5 minutes from our favorite beach (Alleyne's bay and JuJu's beach bar) and all that Holetown has to offer with fantastic restaurants, shopping, market. There were a few minor things that would have made our stay an overall 5-star and I plan to communicate with the owner about providing extra towels, blackout shades in bedroom, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rob N.

Great location, great views, great place!!
We (family of 4 - kids 14 and 11) had a wonderful 12 days at CoCo House. The property itself is well laid out - the highlight being the balcony that stretches across front of unit and has beautiful views of the Caribbean Sea. A vehicle is a must - but with one you can easily get to anywhere on the island. Local beach (Alleynes) is awesome - right next to Fairmont Hotel and a variety of beach bars. Crane Beach is about 40 mins (kids fave for wave fun). Gibbs and Mullins are maybe 10 mins away. Holetown (and groceries) are 5 mins...Speightstown is 10 mins. We'd wake up slow - head out for day - get home for sunsets and Dark & Stormies. Really felt like home away from home. Sue (owner) was very responsive and helpful - gave us all kinds of great tips to enjoy our stay. We'll definitely back!!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A SUPER HOLIDAY!
After four days of horrendously expensive though very mediocre hotel life, on St James coast our arrival at Coco House was more than a welcome surprise! For a start everything more than met and even exceeded the owners' website description. As experienced travellers, we know how rare this is. Sugar Hill itself is immaculately maintained - the tropical gardens, the lovely colonial clubhouse, the two pools, tennis court...having Spagos, a west coast restaurant proving dining at the Club House was indeed a bonus. My 76 yr old husband ventured to the gym again while I found the Spago martgarita more than met my exacting standards! As for Coco House itself, the decor is lovely and Margaret the housekeeper is a dream and made life so easy for us. And as for the view form the enormous verandah, wow! That alone made us happy we had chosen the house instead of an apartment we looked at. Thank you for a magical stay, we will be returning soon with our grandchildren.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Glorious Villa!
We spent a glorious week at Coco House on the gated Sugar Hill Estate with our two young sons (8 and 5yrs). The Estate is beautifully looked after with brilliant staff and a club house with a great restaurant- equally good for adults and kids (fab pizza). There are two lovely pools and everything is surrounded by manicured lawns and gorgeous flowers. The villa surpassed our expectations- calming Asian decor - spacious and relaxing with a balcony that spans the house overlooking the ocean. It was so lovely to sip cocktails on the balcony watching the sun set. The bedrooms were perfect too and the kids loved their walk-in marble shower. The plunge pool in the garden was also a winner with the kids and kept them happy for hours. The house manager was brilliant, making our stay so relaxing - organizing everything from car hire, shopping to baby-sitting. The house-keeper cleaned and tidied and washed and ironed our clothes - So I really got to relax! With a fantastic beach just down the road and some brilliant restaurants close by, we couldn't have chosen a better place to stay! Highly recommended!!

About the host

Hosted by Sue Carr

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I'm a TV producer and writer, living in Sussex with my husband and children.

Why they chose this property

It's a beautiful house with a great view and we're lucky enough to be well located to Barbados' highlights. Sugar Hill is a beautifully kept private estate with 60 acres of gardens, there's a great feeling of space and calm, yet you're close to the buzz of Holetown and Alleynes beach.

What makes this property unique

Situated on the private estate, Sugar Hill, you have all the advantages of being in a hotel - restaurant, tennis courts, pools, a concierge service - with the freedom and space of being in your own home.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish
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