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Emcee. Car parking at front is off street.
Downstairs bathroom.
Blue, glass tiles in master bathroom shower.
Side garden.
Plunge pool in private garden. Two sunloungers and seating around square table.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Speightstown, St. Peter's
  • Heywoods Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Port St. Charles Marina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Mullins Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious villa with plunge pool in surrounding garden. Palm trees and plants.

Emcee has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. (master and en-suite, with walk in shower, being upstairs, private balcony being off the master bedroom), 1 double downstairs and 2 single bedded room downstairs. Both rooms share downstairs bathroom which has bath and over head shower with large rose (also has shower head which detaches to ease showering young children), kitchen with dining area, large lounge with flat screen, Smart TV, internet and Wifi, private veranda with shutters for outside sitting/living area, even when it rains! Lit up plunge pool and garden area, with seating and 2 sunbeds. The interior is large and spacious, with an open aspect, light and airy. The kitchen is well equipped with cooker, 19 cu. Ft. Fridge/freezer, microwave, washer/ dryer in utility and the dining area seats 6. The property is air conditioned and fanned throughout. Emcee villa is suited to couples and/or families. It is our home from home, fitted out with everything required to make your vacation comfortable and homely. Our manageress, Helen, is there to help you with any questions, or advise and we are only an e mail away. The Heywoods Estate is situated opposite the old, Almond Beach and Port St. Charles resorts, on the North West coast of the island. The beach and local town are both within easy walking distance from the villa. (Ask Helen about the short cut too!) Frequently running and very cheap, public transport is accessed between the villa and the beach.
On the subject of Air conditioning, these units are very powerful and consume alot of energy. We have imposed a surcharge fee for electrical consumption over and above 22 KwHrs (Units) per day. Avoiding this surcharge is very simple. Don't run the air conditioning units 24/7. Shut them down when you leave the house. Treat this issue the same as you would central heating in Northern Europe. If exceeded , this leve will be deducted from the security deposit of £200, retained by VRBO on your card. You can view your consumption from the electrical supply meter on the house.

Property manager

Mr. and Mrs. A. Scott
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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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 is not permitted
Please read Emcee "Welcome" book for any additional rules.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Speightstown

Located in Speightstown, this villa is near the beach. Kensington Oval is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mullins Beach and Sandy Lane Beach. Folkestone Marine Park and Caribbean International Riding Centre are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Speightstown, St. Peter's

What's nearby

  • Heywoods Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port St. Charles Marina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mullins Beach - 7 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Royal Westmoreland Golf Course - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Sandy Lane Beach - 20 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jac's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chefette Lancaster - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chefette - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fisherman's Pub - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Yacht Club at Port St. Charles - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious villa with plunge pool in surrounding garden. Palm trees and plants. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Spacious villa with plunge pool in surrounding garden. Palm trees and plants. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Spacious villa with plunge pool in surrounding garden. Palm trees and plants. located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Heywoods Beach, Speightstown Esplanade and St. Peter Parish Church. Arlington House Museum and Port St. Charles Marina are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rita H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Emcee
We had an enjoyable time at EmceePlunge pool was fabulous. House spacious and comfortable. Owners Rough Guide was very helpful. We would stay at Emcee againSpeightstown was great for the beach, bars and restaurants. Heywoods beach is a beautiful long beach. Unfortunately the beachside demolition works to build a new Sandals resort can be rather noisy.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, great location
As before, we found the process, communication and the house to be excellent. It has all you need and more for a wonderful stay. Quiet area, but very close to Speightstown. Local transport brilliant. Thank you for another relaxing break in your lovely house. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alisha’s 40th birthday!
We had a great time staying at Emcee. Kate and Andrew were brilliant. We were surprising Alisha and arriving separately to her and her partner. Kate and Andrew were brilliant helping us keeping our arrival secret. The communication with them was the best I’ve known from a host. They helped with hiring a car and places to go.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday
We stayed at the lovely emcee for 2 weeks ,there was 6 of us but house was lovely and spacious plenty of room every where ,pool area was great for chill out days at the villa ,easy walk to bars and restaurants, would definitely recommend and use again ,Helen was very helpful with check in and out,and villa owners kate and Andrew very helpful with all information and showed us round villa before are stay ,thank you so much
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brigitte S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great stay
we loved our holiday at Emcee. Great beds, quiet neighborhood but except sometimes barking dogs.Loved our walk to Speightstown, had a good tasting cutter at caboose. For the shore fishers: only small ones to catch.For the animal lovers bring some catfood and put a bowl of water outside, lots of hungry cats.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Speightstown vacation
We had a great time at Emcee! It was perfect for our family of 4 with 2 kids of 9 and 12 years old! The kids loved having their own room! The plunge pool was perfect! The kids wished it was bigger on the first time they saw it but we used it everyday and did not hear any more complaints from them! The neighborhood is very quiet and easy to navigate! We did not have a rental so we walked everywhere in Speightstown. It took us: 6 min to walk to Caboose and an extra min to get to Heywoods beach. 15 mins to Jordan’s Supermarket. It was a very relaxing vacation!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best week away
Emcee really lived up to its billing. First of all, Andrew and Kate were super helpful and responsive with literally every small question which was appreciated as we hadn't been to the island before. We really liked the beach recommendations too. The villa is perfect, deceptively spacious and the air con and plunge pool help so much with the heat. We loved being amongst the locals, and the Bajan people overall contributed so much to our enjoyment of this holiday. Our 6 year old daughter said they are 'joyful' and I think that sums it up. The location is great just a short walk into Speightstown. I'd recommend a stop en route at the Caboose bar for the best rum punch that we had in a week. We also loved the Fish Pot restaurant and Local and Co. Both a little more $$$ but such high quality. We loved the island and staying at Emcee
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodation
A lovely property located in safe friendly neighbourhood. The house is perfect for long or short stay. We particularly enjoyed sitting out on the screened and airy patio watching the world go by. Brilliant location, easy short walk into Speightstown with its amenities and of course the beautiful and undeveloped beaches.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Byron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good spot with plunge pool perfect for kids and cooling off.
A well-furnished place not far from the beach with a little plunge pool for cooling off is great. We enjoyed the place and Spieghtstown has some nice beaches - especially the little spot by Port St Charles and the bridge which is calm and gorgeous. Only comment for improvement in on the electricity usage. We ended up spending 90% more than they allow on the electricity with the booking but this only equated to £4 per day spend so in the end, I would prefer this was just on the cost of the property to remove any stress caused by this element. Does not effect my review of 5 stars though. The hosts are lovely and very responsive.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property with great amenities and lovely welcoming atmosphere
From the start we were accommodated with ease by the host. Being in a nightmare of a first accomodation that was not as advertised, and needed to leaves ASAP, Emcee accomodation came to our rescue, the host were very responsive and the local liaison Helen was amazing. She made us feel at home and was very hospitable couldn't ask for a better place to spend the time in Barbados with my family
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Emcee ticked met every expectation
This property is located in a fantastic area, a short walk to the centre of Speightstown and beautiful Heywoods Beach. It was invaluable for us staying amongst Bajan families. There is nothing quite like experiencing life with the locals, they were friendly, supportive and fun. The property is spacious and light, it is ultra comfortable and to sit outside is a real experience. The plunge pool was larger than we anticipated and helped keep us cool, whilst the garden had a wealth of wildlife to watch including hummingbirds and lizards. I cannot fail to recommend this property and Kate and Andrew were very knowledgeable about the area and provided comprehensive information prior to arrival. They also offered to book taxi transport to and from airport if needed which is a bonus. Would most certainly return to Emcee.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S., -

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this cottage!
We have traveled to Barbados for over 30 years and have spent many of those in the Heywoods area.Emcee cottage was lovely, Kate and Andrew were wonderful...feel like I have known Kate for years.Helen the manager was incredibly helpful.Terrific neighborhood and very nice neighbors.Cannot wait to go back!!!
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Simon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for self catering
Excellent property in a great local community area. Very close to Speightstown and it’s bars and restaurants. Heywoods beach a short stroll away and Port St Charles across the road where you can use Pier One ( the old Yacht Club). We had a car for our stay but you can get around fairly easily from Emcee using the buses to most parts of the island. The plunge pool was added bonus and big enough for four adults. Only negative we could find was that one on the air conditioning units was very noisy when switching on and off Overall fantastic property though and would recommend for two couples or a family
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

J'Nai J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Emcee- A good Bajan stay
The rental although located in a residential area was quiet and allowed for rest & relaxation. In addition, the neighbours were friendly. It was well situated within walking distance of some great beaches & restaurants as well as the historical Speightstown. The property was clean with very comfortable common areas and a well equipped kitchen. The front verandah was great for relaxing as well as the pool, and the small sitting area under the stairs ideal for reading. The upstairs master bedroom was cozy and the balcony over looking the pool was a bonus. There was very good exchange of emails with the owners Andrew & Kate. Furthermore, the property manager Helen was helpful and extremely flexible during the process of checking in & out. In all, an enjoyable stay and I definitely recommend Emcee to anyone desirous of a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Emcee - a lovely spot
We enjoyed our week at Emcee - a very nice small 3BR house in Heywoods just north of Speightstown. A short drive to the beautiful Heywoods beach and Port St Charles. Very quiet and well maintained. Spent a lot of time sitting on the verandah enjoying the surroundings. A car is necessary.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our best holiday in Barbados yet!
Thank you to Kate and Andrew for allowing us to stay at your lovely home in Speightstown. We were very grateful to be able to travel to the island during a pandemic. Neighbours are very friendly. Proximity to Heywoods beach is a bonus. No need to leave SpTown as there are great restaurants (The Local is one) in town with a terrific supermarket Jordan's. We managed to cook a couple of dinners at Emcee (local chicken and local fresh veg from Jordan's) and everything was really comfortable. Thanks again!!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Troy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A piece of heaven at Emcee Barbados
Great property Mr and Mrs Scott have in St Peter. Not to sound cliche, but this was truly my home away from home. Even though the property is nestled in the midst of a neighborhood..it was very quiet. As advertised, everything you need is just a stone’s throw away. From Jordan’s Supermarket, to some of the most beautiful stretches of beach and sand. I could not sign off with out mentioning Helen..the property manager. She was extremely flexible with the checkin and check out process as well as her “check ups” to make sure we had everything we needed to be comfortable. I would 100% recommend Emcee to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable, quiet and reasonably price vacation spot. Thank you Mr and Mrs Scott for having us..
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Excellent Time
Very relaxing time spent here. We enjoyed cooling off in the pool and relaxing in the veranda. Kate and Andrew had a lovely place for the family.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Speightstown spot!
My family of three had a nice relaxing stay at Emcee for the first week of February. The space is well appointed, with a fully stocked kitchen and all the comforts you need. The AC works well, and we found ourselves only using it at night as there was a good cross breeze most days. The pool is not deed enough for swimming but a nice cool spot to hop into after a day of adventuring. A couple more beach towels would have been handy as we only had two. Lots of great beaches a short walk/drive away and we found a local gem right near Port St.Charles where we swam with sea turtles on a few evenings!! A huge highlight of our trip! The home is well maintained and close to all amenities you’ll need like restaurants beaches and groceries(do go to Jordan’s over Eddies for groceries-much better selection and shopping experience). One thing to point out is the rental is in a residential neighbourhood, with all of the comings and goings of a local community. Having said that, the neighbours were very friendly and helpful. The beach is close but you do have to cross a fairly busy road to get there. Not a concern with older kids or for adults but a bit of a trek with a two year old. All in all a great place to stay in Speightstown!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay
Amazing location great villa
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

calogero o.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
bella struttura, ci siamo veramente rilassati!!
ottimamente bene
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Herbert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Location
The property was clean and the air conditioners were available when we needed them. Birds were always chirping from the trees that surround the property. The Pool guy always came on schedule and the property management team was there to assist when we called. The beaches (and there are a number of them) were close by and allowed us to go for early morning walks from the villa every day. The water was crystal clear. Bakeries are close by and great for getting fresh bread and pastries. Speightstown, nearby, is a quaint, but quiet old town. If you like English colonial architecture, you will find it here. It was a Fantastic Location and great for families.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

A great place to stay in Speightstown
We spent one week in this wonderful villa in Speightstown at the end of March. A short walk to downtown, grocery stores, art gallery, or the beaches and snorkeling. Lots of places to go for lunch or supper. Plunge pool was great to cool off after a long day of exploring.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

BARRY B.

We found the property to high standard
The property was clean spacious goo location,the only thing we experienced was the privacy of the garden and pool area apart from that everything was fine would definitely return many thanks
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Terrific villa in great location
Emcee is a smashing villa. Spacious and well equipped. The plunge pool particularly welcome after blisteringly hot days sightseeing. The air con is very effective and you need it. The beds are comfy and the living/kitchen with patio is bright and airy. Endless hot water from the solar panels. The neighbourhood is large and mostly families; everyone speaks to you and is friendly. One chap even said “thank you for coming” which was lovely. You feel very safe. You really need a car to stay here but watch out for the roads. Potholes a speciality! Two major supermarkets - Jordan’s in Speightstown is colourful and local. Massys in Holetown is very Waitrose/Whole Foods. Wine is hideously expensive. I'm glad I bought some at duty free in Bridgetown airport. The beer is good and cheap and the rum punch served everywhere is an experience. Powerful stuff. Speightstown has a charm of its own; lots of different shops and plenty of eateries. Worth visiting Hunte's Garden. It's a delight. The boat trips are good value for money and give that other perspective of the place. Dealings with Kate the owner have been delightful. All questions answered quickly. The local contact lady, Helen, dealt with our one issue speedily. Thoroughly recommend Emcee and would stay again. SatNav would help you find it more easily if arriving in the dark. In summary, great place, great location. There are so many rental properties to choose from around here but you won’t go far wrong with this sweet place.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

About the host

Hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. Scott

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Kate is a Special needs teacher and I am an Engineering officer in the Merchant navy. My wife and I own Emcee, in Barbados and The Old Barn annex in Beckwithshaw, Harrogate. Both homes are very dear to us and guests have commented on how welcome they were made to feel in the home from home atmosphere in both properties. Indeed, we aim to offer our guests as much care as possible during their stays in warm and friendly environments. We have travelled quite a bit and stayed in many self-catering villas, both home and away and so have gleened from this what we all need during our breaks from reality. We hope you have an enjoyable and pleasant vacation wherever you decide to book. All the best. Andrew Scott.

Why they chose this property

As I have said above, I work as a merchant seaman and know quite a bit about foreign shores. For me, Barbados has that mix of having familiar establishments yet having a different character. Barbados is very safe and the weather is 95% fantastic. We started coming to the island in 1994 and have vacationed here most years since. The people are friendly, helpful, chatty and warming. We purchased Emcee in 2008 from an English couple and annually we have made adaptations to the villa, refurbishing the bathrooms and pool. Emcee sits in a quiet, friendly, safe neighbourhood, where you will become part of the local way of living, all witnessed from the veranda and upstairs balcony.

What makes this property unique

We firmly believe our property offers outstanding value for money. We can meet you at the airport, stopping off to get basic provisions on the way to Emcee if wished and take you to the villa where you are met by our manageress and made to feel most welcome. Our manager's aim is to help all guests during their stay and she is on hand to solve any issues where possible. We enjoy hearing back from our guests and appreciate and take on board any comments they make which will allow other guests to enjoy their stay even more. We do appreciate guests reporting to Helen, any damages incurred during their stay. This is in order that they may be rectified for the following guests. We supply each set of our guests with our "Rough Guide" to Emcee and the island, with handy tips we have picked up while holidaying on the island and some great places to eat, drink, visit. Wendy will clean, change the beds and linen and tidy up after a ten night stay. This time will be arranged on your arrival when you meet Helen. Guests staying 14 nights, will have a clean at the end of 7 nights. Emcee is our home from home in Barbados- relaxing, comfortable, breezy and spacious, open plan configuration downstairs, light and airy. Very high, beamed ceilings, mosquito nets and monkey bars on windows. Our plunge pool now has atmospheric lighting and a salt water, chlorination system, run from the utility/pump room.

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