Is Vida Mejor--Poolside (Private Pool) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Vida Mejor--Poolside (Private Pool) 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.

Vida Mejor--Poolside (Private Pool) Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

jo B.

18 November 2016

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.

11 June 2018

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

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8/10 Good

10 August 2013

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.

21 February 2017

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

25 July 2017

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 traveler

12 January 2020

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

30 March 2008

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.

5 February 2018

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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

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10/10 Excellent

nick g.

26 April 2016

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

17 March 2008

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

10 May 2011

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.

10 July 2013

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.

31 January 2017

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

7 September 2010

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

1 April 2009

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.

27 February 2008

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.

21 July 2015

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

25 December 2007

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

9 May 2008

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

19 April 2011

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.

6 September 2015

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

5 March 2009

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.

1 June 2015

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...

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

7 January 2016

Amazing home & owner!!

Oh my gosh!!! This place is amazing!! You have your own private pool and Villa in a quiet neighborhood. It is close enough to town and the beach to walk, but you have the privacy of your own home and you can escape from the tourist thing. It has an amazing art deco theme. Quite a few of the villas on the island do. It was so warm and inviting. Carlton and his staff are simply amazing!!! Carlton picked us up from the airport, arranged a rental car for us (which we promptly lost the keys to), was kind and thoughtful, and his hospitality was simply amazing!!! So much better than a five star resort!! Peggy the house keeper came by every two days (or more at your request) was so sweet! We were very messy. We would run and out from various activities and funness (my own made up word) and come back to a sparkling clean villa. Holetown if filled with great restaurants, bars, jet ski rentals, shopping and friendly warm people. I loved the older lady that sold tea towels at Zaccios (they have great pizza on the beach). We went on catamaran excursions with Silvermoon (a must do!) Ask for caption Dale. Carlton and his staff were excellent. ..... Carlton thank you for you kindness, warmth and hospitality. You made our trip extra amazing!! OXOX Heather and Danny

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

10/10 Excellent

28 December 2008

Fabulous find in the centre of Holetown St James

I am so happy that we chose to stay in this villa. My partner and I are often in Barbados and on this occasion I contacted Carlton looking for a last minute booking after arriving on the island. He is extremely professional and allowed us plenty of time to look at the property after which he put us under no pressure to make a decision. This is a truly great find! That Carlton is rightly proud of it. The villa is about a year old and as such has all modern fittings that include a very modern kitchen, plasma TV and PC with broadband connection and fancy outside lights that can be set to change colour giving the garden a wonderful ambience in the evening. The living area is extremely comfortable too, well thought out and impeccably clean. Looking around the villa and walking up a sweeping staircase, we find two substantial bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning. A nice touch, is that each bedroom has a wonderful veranda that faces west and offers wonderful views of the beautiful Caribbean sunset. Downstairs is open plan, in a large L shape (other than the separate utility room) which opens out on to a large patio garden with pool. It is worth noting at this point that the property has an internal safety deposit and a full alarm and intrusion system so is VERY safe. The location is approximately 200 meters from the coast road situated in a very pretty cul-de-sac. Surrounded by trees and green space, this makes for peace and tranquillity. I spent much of the time watching the hummingbirds and pretty sparrows feeding from the sweet water left out by the maid (who is in attendance 3 times a week) when not lounging around in the pool. Holetown is in central St James on the west coast of the island, 20 minutes up the coast road from Christchurch, 5 minutes from Sandy Lane and 10 minutes from Mullins beach. The villa is within walking distance of many fine dining restaurants, shops and bars - so there is plenty of opportunity to get out and about. There are plenty of fabulous beaches in the area again all within walking distance and all open to the public - even if they are attached to an hotel. We will be returning to Barbados in early 2009 and will absolutely be contacting Carlton to organise our stay…. Thank you Carlton – hope to see you soon. Daryl and Jenny.

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