Dear Emma,
Thank you so much for recommending Windsong as our vacation villa. Everything about it exceeded our expectations. The house itself is divine. The rooms are all decorated with the utmost taste and elegance while maintaining a relaxed atmosphere. We loved the layout of the villa and enjoyed using all of the rooms. We had several options for dining and several areas for lounging or playing cards. Our views were outstanding, and we found that the location is the perfect combination of privacy and convenience. The membership to use the facilities at Roundhill did make a huge difference as their beach and food are unparalleled. The bedrooms and bathrooms were all updated, spacious, and very comfortable.
As for the staff at Windsong, please pass along to them our deepest gratitude. The children loved Christine, and she made special efforts to do things like braid their hair - a favorite treat for the girls. DJ always had a smile and seemed to appear out of the blue at just the right moment. He knew what we wanted before we did! Our head housekeeper kept everything immaculate, and the night watchman was discreet but also very helpful and kind. We never felt crowded or uncomfortable having full time help. They all worked incredibly hard while also giving us privacy and space. It was a perfect balance that I believe is very rare.
A special thanks goes to Ra'shan, our superb chef. We initially planned to eat out several nights, but found that we so enjoyed our meals at the villa we didn't want to go out. He was incredibly accomodating - serving the children first with a simple meal and allowing the adults to eat a bit later. Everything he cooked was divine. We particularly enjoyed his pumpkin soup, roast chicken, collard greens (we requested those several times), and peas and rice. He expertly prepared fish that the men caught on a trip, and he even hand decorated a birthday cake. His skills are limitless. Each meal also included a unique table setting, and we marveled at the variety of fun napkins and table accessories that appeared each day. It was just another detail that made the whole trip and home so special.
Truly, we were so pleased with the villa that we only left for a few day trips to the beach.
I would recommend the property to anyone who enjoys privacy and luxury while traveling. It is wonderful for families with older children traveling together and would also be a perfect adult only getaway. I would not advise use of the villa for families with children who can not swim or are too young to follow directions. The open air layout is glorious, but the pool is accesible at all times and would not be safe for a young child. We traveled with a three year old who follows directions very well, but we still took the precaution of closing and locking all of the doors to the pool at night. The bedrooms open into the main areas and there is not a way to keep children from roaming.
We loved everything about Windsong and plan to stay there many more times.
Again, Emma, thank you so very much and please relay our accolades to the lovely ladies and gentlemen who work at Windsong as well as to the owner who has cultivated a spectacular property.