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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Speightstown, St.Peter
  • Port St. Charles Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Royal Westmoreland Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Mullins Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Ground Floor Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Prince Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Powder Room

Toilet

Prince Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Queen bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Tropical haven in Barbados

Ancient Grove

A beautiful Balinese style 4 Bedroom Villa in an incredible setting surrounded by tropical landscaped gardens and a 30' infinity pool overlooking the ocean. The villa blends naturally into the outside world with many balconies to create an unforgettable Caribbean experience.

Ancient Grove is located in a unique setting perched above an ancient gully. Guests will be immersed in a lush environment surrounded by songbirds and stunning views.

A quiet comfortable stay, with all the luxuries of home but the experience of living within a tropical jungle.

For your comfort, all the bedrooms are equipped with carefully selected linens, pillows, and towels. And 3 of the bedrooms are cooled with AC for your comfort.

The dining room is set up to accommodate a spacious 6-10 person meal. The comfortable indoor and outdoor living rooms will each easily seat 8.

The 30-foot infinity pool, pool deck, lounge chairs, lush tropical landscape, and shaded gazebo are there for your enjoyment. The pool is only shared with one other villa on the other side of the property.

The home is available for its guests exclusively. Our villa manager Georgia will be there to meet you when you arrive, show you around and answer any questions you might have.

Ancient Grove is perfectly located on the West Coast of Barbados within a 5-minute drive to some of the world's best beaches, restaurants and shopping.

Speightstown, a five-minute drive away is a lively little fishing town with local and world-class dining options. As well as banks, a supermarket, pharmacy, shopping, and fish market.

Pristine white sand beaches fully equipped with lounge chairs and water sport options are within a 5-8 minute drive.

Because there is so much to see and do in Barbados we highly recommend hiring a car so that your experience here is optimized. However if you prefer we can recommend a reliable taxi or chauffeur service.
Your villa includes three private car parking spaces.

Ancient grove is a short drive away from three championship golf courses; Royal Westmoreland, Sandy Lane Green Monkey, and Apes hill as well as polo and tennis clubs.

At Ancient Grove, our intention is to make our guests experience as special as possible and we are happy to arrange to have the home stocked with your favorite wines prior to arrival as well as a private chef to prepare meals ($)

Therapeutic massages in the gazebo or your private room have a long history at the villa and always an option within 48-hour notice.($)

For large groups that require more space please consider also renting Ancient Grove One which is located on the other side of the property, which will give you exclusive access to the whole property and 5 additional bedrooms, which is ideal for wedding parties, family vacations, or any larger function.(please contact us about booking both houses)

Property manager

Kimberley Mikulis
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is only permitted on the balconies.

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 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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

White Hall

Located in White Hall, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Kensington Oval is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sandy Lane Beach and Carlisle Bay. Caribbean International Riding Centre and Folkestone Marine Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Speightstown, St.Peter

What's nearby

  • Heywoods Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Port St. Charles Marina - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Royal Westmoreland Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Mullins Beach - 10 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Sandy Lane Beach - 14 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jac's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chefette Lancaster - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sand Dunes Bar & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chefette - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Pub - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tropical haven in Barbados have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Tropical haven in Barbados pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropical haven in Barbados ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical haven in Barbados ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical haven in Barbados located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of St. Peter Parish Church, Speightstown Esplanade and Arlington House Museum. Speightstown Mural and Heywoods Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

norm j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Minimally tucked away - far enough from others almost a “jungle” like feeling but five min by road to anywhere. Loved this place will ask to come back next visit to Barbados!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anneka N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful private get-away
Our group of seven (ages 21-58) had a fantastic week at this beautiful property. We were fortunate to have no one staying in the other home so we had the pool and grounds to ourselves. That said, we don’t feel anyone should be deterred from the shared property as the houses are decently far apart. Renting both houses would be wonderful for large groups. The house is very comfortable and allows for groups to spend time together or spread out. The covered porch off the living room is particularly nice and allows shade and views to the ocean. Grounds were very nicely landscaped and peaceful. The pool was great for swimming and lounging. We even saw a green monkey one afternoon (about 50 feet from the porch). Kitchen was well stocked for cooking. We made breakfast and lunch most days and two dinners. Haywood’s beach is a 10 minute drive and definitely worth a visit. Hayman’s market is fun for small shops and takeaway food (good coffee shop). Only glitch was our check-in which unfortunately had the wrong code and local contact number provided so we had to wait about an hour before we could get let in by the caretaker. Everything else was fantastic. Would rent this house again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tropical jungle retreat
Wonderful colonial style elegant spacious home. It is beautifully appointed and equipped for comfort and relaxation. The verandas and verdant garden space were well maintained providing peaceful retreat away from the busy coast. The pool was refreshing. We loved spotting monkeys and tree frogs in the garden and chilling in the hammocks enjoying the stunning views.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ancient Grove 2 -Private Family Escape
Ancient Grove 2 is an excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johannes N.

Jungle, nature and mountain view
Wonderful retreat from the hot and humid coastline. Withdrawn spacious villa with a charming garden. We'll miss it....
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

Amazing
It's hard to describe ... but the house and setting are truly amazing. The house is well designed -- a sense of openness when inside -- great common space both inside and outside -- and -- quiet bedrooms; nice baths. The VRBO pictures don't lie. Ancient Grove also is well situated -- close to Speightstown and Holetown. Natalie and Patrick were very helpful in getting us oriented to the house and general directions. And, we had Richard White cook two meals -- first night and last -- each was terrific as is he. We were a group of 7 and each of us felt the same about our experience. Our only regret is that we wished we had more time in Barbados! We would not hesitate to recommend this home to other travelers seeking a quiet, beautiful spot close to lots of activity.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

rhonda g.

Tropical paradise.
Beautiful villa set in beautiful surroundings. Was ideal for our group of adults. The rooms were cooled by the trade winds so no need for air conditioning at all. Most of the rooms were light and airy. One of the downstairs bedrooms was a little disappointing compared to the other bedrooms. Also, the grounds are definitely not child friendly. There are 2 villas on the grounds so the pool is shared. Felt there ought to have been more loungers even though there are other places to sit such as the hammocks and the swinging chairs in the trees. Would definitely stay here again and again.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

NICHOLAS L., Burlington

fabulous, quiet, great staff and absolutely great driver they use,Patrick. we cabbed it for evenings
really beautiful villa, even shopped for us to have food when we got in. need a car or use Patrick. absolutely no negatives.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Linda W.

Spacious villa, but not a tranquil location and has issues
We stayed in Villa 2 (there are two large detached villas on this wooded site). Both villas offer a good degree of privacy, are spacious, and tastefully furnished inside. The beds were comfortable. However, unfortunately that's where the positives end. There were some major drawbacks which were not immediately apparent until we spent a night there. Extremely noisy skip trucks and cars frequently beep very loudly as they pass by on the road - in close proximity to both these villas. Our neighbours in Villa 1 expressed similar dissatisfaction about this. Dogs also barking for long periods every night nearby - so bring ear muffs! Security on the villa doors needs urgent attention as most shutter pins were missing and some exterior door handles were broken. We had to makeshift ways to close all the shutters at night to feel secure, and to prevent cool winds and bright garden lighting keeping us awake at night. Only 2 sun loungers by the pool to share between 2 family-sized villas! and no relaxation chairs exist in the communal gazebo (therefore this is misrepresented on HomeAway photos). No comfortable lie-back chairs on Villa 2 veranda - a point I raised with the owner but she did not seem to comprehend my point. Villa 1 outdoor chairs are different and comfortable. A small but irritating fact - you have to pay extra to watch the TV here! Finally, rodent traps right beside the bed in Villa 2 were not the most welcome sight! So overall, unfortunately this villa was a disappointment for us compared to other properties we have stayed in on the island.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Lush tropical luxury
The villa was perfect for our needs, tastefully decorated, clean and comfortable. For us, the best part was the outdoor space, where we spent most of our time. The beds were comfortable, with extra pillows and blankets if we needed. There were large wardrobes in the bedrooms with plenty of hangers and storage. The kitchen was very well equipped with everything we needed and even toilet paper, dishwasher tabs and cleaning products were included. We were extremely well looked after by the Villa Manager met who met us on arrival and when departing. Natalie was at the end of the phone at any time should we need her. We would not hesitate in recommending this holiday property to anyone. It is extremely well managed, and represents excellent value for money.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thore E.

Perfect stay - perfect place
Perfect stay and perfect place. Super perfect and professionel communcation with Brian, and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Isobel H.

Excellent
We really enjoyed staying here. The location is excellent and very private, with the house overlooking a green treed vally (fantastic views down to the coast!). Would definetly recommended hiring a car for the stay though, as it is remote. The house itself is bright, spacious and airy. With a big communal living room and outdoor seating. The pool is shared with the other house, also owned by Brian, but the houses are quite private from eachother. All in all it was a great, relaxing holiday and would 100% recommend, especially for the great views and remote location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Kyle H.

Very nice and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. Car beeping all night not great.
Property was clean and beautiful.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria D.

What a great experience!
Our stay was wonderful, the house if full of positive energy and the views are just marvellous! Brian and the team were very helpful throughout, and made our stay truly special. Thank you all and we will definitly be back very soon! :)
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fadi K.

Blast!
Nestled on top of a gulley, 2 beautifull extremely well kept villas with an inground pool, 5 minutes away from Speightstown, and from there a whole bunch of beaches to choose from. Super clean, tv, wifi, functional kitchen, BBQ area, 3 bedrooms with own private bathrooms, including an outside shower!!! great back deck for the early risers, just a superb place to spend time and relax.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jacek K., Montreal, Quebec

This place was fabulous.
This place was fabulous. It takes some time to get there from the airport, but it is so worth it.Those who are looking for a place to relax and to enjoy peacefulness will definitely love this cozy place The house is wonderful!When we first arrived at the apartment we had beers and juice boxes already waiting in the fridge in the very-well equipped kitchen, which included essentials like olive oil, salt, pepper, pots and pans, plates, cups, cutlery and even a cheese grater. We were quite happy and comfortable with the accommodation and how everything worked. Fresh towels and sheets awaited us on the second floor landing, which features a very clean bathroom and bedroom that had lovely views . The neighbourhood was safe, the locals were helpful and kind, and we had so much privacy - we truly felt at home.. We had such a wonderful stay that we honestly cannot wait for our next visit! A huge thank you to Brian for an unforgettable experience.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Paradise in Barbados
Brian's home in the hills of Barbados is gorgeous, private and so relaxing. We are a family with 3 children (ages 3 to 11) who travelled with 2 other adults and we still had an extra room to spare. The property was well-maintained throughout our 10-day stay and offered a gorgeous pool that we used daily for morning and early evening dips, as well as a lovely backyard lounge area. We explored many different beaches throughout our stay ranging from a 10-min to a 30-min drive away. The kids enjoyed hunting for the frogs, toads and lizards that could be found on the property, and we saw monkeys in the yard as well. Close to both east and west coast beaches. Near Speightstown which we loved because there were plenty of amenities without being touristy. Local Bajans were lovely. We were worried that there was no air conditioning - but none was needed with a lovely evening breeze and great ceiling fans. A beautiful vacation property. Thank you, Brian (and Rachael)! We will definitely be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fadi K.

Beautiful relaxing out of the way villa
Gorgeous villa shielded from the hussle and bustle yet a few minutes from beautiful beaches, restaurants and night life. Spacious, clean, great back deck, bbq, swimming pool. We enjoyed our stay tremendously and will definetly be back.

About the host

Hosted by Kimberley Mikulis

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Hi, my name is Brian, I am originally from Montreal, but lived in Barbados for 5 years during which I fulfilled a lifelong dream of building two wonderful homes and living in the Caribbean. I own a renovations company and enjoy architecture and design. I am an avid traveller and love to discover new places and have new experiences.

Why they chose this property

I designed and built this property because I was inspired by the majestic beauty of the land on which we chose to build.

What makes this property unique

The house has the luxury of a constant breeze keeping you cool day and night. The outdoor living is truly special and allows for much of your time to be spent outside enjoying the beautiful view in total comfort.

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