Mahogany Bay – Seashells
Paynes Bay
3 Bedrooms
3.5 Bathrooms
6 Guests
Seashells is a three-story beachfront villa on the west coast of Barbados' Paynes Bay, offering seclusion and island charm. This property embraces outdoor living, and it features a spacious covered verandah and an open-air deck, seamlessly blending Caribbean Sea views with lush tropical gardens.
The entrance leads to an open-plan living and dining area, as well as a kitchen. French doors open onto the patios, creating an indoor-outdoor flow. The coral stone walls exude tropical charm, and the patio features seating areas, a dining table, an open-air deck, and a private plunge pool. A BBQ gazebo awaits al fresco dining. A private gateway leads to the soft sands of the bay.
The decor is Caribbean chic, with warm colours and local art. The living area boasts a TV, and modern amenities.
The bedrooms are reached via a curved stairwell. Two guest bedrooms, one with a king-sized bed and the other with twin beds, are on the first floor. Both feature walk-in closets and spacious en-suite bathrooms. The master bedroom on the third floor includes a four-poster king bed, and a seating area. A double balcony offers ocean views.
This beachfront villa promises a serene and luxurious Barbados getaway with a perfect blend of indoor and outdoor living.
Please note: The beach experiences seasonal fluctuations in its accessibility.
Holetown, Barbados, features Bajan cuisine in a coastal setting, with lively bars offering local rum cocktails and stunning nearby beaches:
The Bearded Rose
Sandy Lane Beach
About this stay
Key Features
- Lovely covered deck
- Spacious master suite and fantastic sunset
Amenities
- Air-Conditioned Bedrooms
- Ceiling Fans
- DVD Player
- Hair Dryer
- Cable TV
- Wifi
- Plunge Pool
- Guard (12 hours)
- Security Safe
- Security System
- Watersports by request
- Barbeque
- Garden
- Beachfront
- Beach Shower
Amenities
- Air-Conditioned Bedrooms
- Ceiling Fans
- DVD Player
- Hair Dryer
- Cable TV
- Wifi
- Plunge Pool
- Guard (12 hours)
- Security Safe
- Security System
- Watersports by request
- Barbeque
- Garden
- Beachfront
- Beach Shower
Staffing
- Housekeeper
Bedrooms & bathrooms
3 bedrooms
3.5 bathrooms
Room Details
| Room | Beds | Baths | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Bedroom | King |
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| Bedroom 2 | King |
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| Bedroom 3 | Twin (2) |
| Twin beds that can also convert to a king |
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About the location
Located on the beautiful West Coast of Barbados, Mahogany Bay sits right on the golden sands of Paynes Bay. This villa boasts sweeping ocean views and direct access to the beach. It features large indoor and outdoor living spaces meant for relaxation. Only five minutes from Holetown’s lively dining, shopping, and nightlife, it provides an ideal mix of beachside peace and easy access to amenities.
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reviews
Abbey
Amazing stay thank you!
Danijela
We are 3 couples and stayed one week in May - villa is located on the west coast with direct access to small beach, and beautiful crystal clear waters, it's near the fish market where we bought tuna and other fish for dinners- like others mentioned it's near the busy road and you can hear the cars and occasionally roasters and dogs but we got used to it. Kitchen has mostly has all you need to preorder meals we bought oil and coffee but there are lot of spices and sally sugar etc. we didn't like any of the restaurants near by even Q bistro down the road was ok food expensive and the service bad. Holetown is about 15 min by local bus which has great supermarket Macey. There are 2 rooms on the first floor and large master on the second a few flight of stairs as well. Clean and our housekeeper Rose was nice. There is a security card a night which comes to the property and walks around which we appreciate but find strange they are coming into the property where we sit. We felt very safe- it was off season so our price was good as we are coming from Canada. Wifi was spotty and non existent at the times outside the main floor but management was very responsive to our request for example I need good pillows and when I made a request to change the ones I had Rose provided better one. Beach is small and we walked all the way to the other north part of it which requires some swimming but we loved it and the small beach in front of our villa was good to swim but bring swim shoes - we saw sitting rays on our 4 day but again they are also on the other beach so you need to pay attention- we had a great time
Dominic
Stunning villa with large patio garden right on the beach (that is practically empty). Thoughtfully furnished and equipped; wanting for nothing.
Paul
Another wonderful stay at Seashells. We have really enjoyed our stay & been well looked afater by Macey & Carlos. (Macey loved our boys!) Visited many of the listed restaurants but came to chill & enjoy true Bajan sun & heat after so much rain since Xmas in the UK. Such a good medicine!! Hoping to come back for a fourth visit!! Kudos to Sandra for training Macey so well- thanks to Sakinah for giving us extra beach towels!
Francois
Our family of 5 had a wonderful week at Seahorse Villa! We loved the views from the patio and both balconies, the well-thought-out space, the little pool, and the clear water and soft sand at nearby beaches, especially Paynes Bay. It was a great home base for exploring Barbados! We enjoyed Harrison's Cave and ziplining, snorkeling at Carlisle Bay (shipwrecks and sea turtles), wildlife reserve (11am/2pm feeding monkeys), visiting Oistins fish market (we went on a non-busy day — delicious!), and golf 🙂 Favorite restaurant: The Tides at sunset. We also picked up food at Massey for easy dinners (Bajan spice — yum!), as well as snacks, lunches, breakfasts, wine, and beer to enjoy at the villa. It was a lovely balance of sun, fun, and rest. Thanks to the staff — Macy, Carlos, and security — we felt very welcomed and safe. Enjoy! 🙂 Kid reviews: I had a lot of fun on this vacation. My favorite restaurant was probably The Tides or Pat's Place in Oistins. Almost everything was super fun, especially Harrison's Cave with the ziplining. I would definitely come here again. I LOVE BARBADOS — VERY FUN!!! 🙂 Beautiful place 🙂
Deborah
Property was gorgeous and villa had wonderful amenities. Road noise was more than I expected but we got used to it. Not a lot of restaurants or bars close by which was disappointing. You needed to take a taxi everywhere. The housekeeper was fantastic. She gave us great tips and was very friendly. Contact with the agents managing the property was not great. It would take several days for responses. Once I never received a response. We really enjoyed the villa.
Francois
Our family of 5 had a wonderful week at Seahorse Villa! We loved the views from the patio and both balconies, the well-thought-out space, the little pool, and the clear water and soft sand at nearby beaches, especially Paynes Bay. It was a great home base for exploring Barbados! We enjoyed Harrison’s Cave and ziplining, snorkeling at Carlisle Bay (shipwrecks and sea turtles), wildlife reserve (11am/2pm feeding monkeys), visiting Oistins fish market (we went on a non-busy day — delicious!), and golf 🙂 Favorite restaurant: The Tides at sunset. We also picked up food at Massey for easy dinners (Bajan spice — yum!), as well as snacks, lunches, breakfasts, wine, and beer to enjoy at the villa. It was a lovely balance of sun, fun, and rest. Thanks to the staff — Macy, Carlos, and security — we felt very welcomed and safe. Enjoy! 🙂 Kid reviews: I had a lot of fun on this vacation. My favorite restaurant was probably The Tides or Pat’s Place in Oistins. Almost everything was super fun, especially Harrison’s Cave with the ziplining. I would definitely come here again. I LOVE BARBADOS — VERY FUN!!! 🙂 Beautiful place 🙂
Annette
If you're reading this then you know you've hit the jackpot & were lucky enough to stay here too. The most perfect villa, an excellent central location & THE BEACH!! We had such a wonderful & special family holiday here and will definitely be back! Macy was so very nice to us, with a bright smile. Our highlights: Everytime she comes to clean & always smiling, dinner at The Cliff & Lonestar Restaurant (*****) 5 stars, Catamaran Cruise & Shipwreck snokerling - Carlisle Bay, the sunset from the balcony each night, La Cabane for brekky, happy hour & board games, Rum & Fire show at Bikini Beach & finally lazy days beach side and those wholesome and unscripted family moments. Thank you Seashells! - Love, Annette,Kevin,Zach,Rachel,Josh & Lily - UK!
Shaun And Edessa
We had the most amazing stay at Seshells. The villa was beautiful at all times of the day, with gorgeous views and a wonderful beach. This felt like a piece of home away from home. Neighbors, staff and locals like Angie at the shack next door were so friendly and hospitable. We could have stayed so much longer and just listen to the waves enjoy the beach and simply relax. Barbados now has a piece of our hearts. Untill again! Macy was so nice, she welcome us with a big great smile, we love Macy - she came and cleaned the house everyday that was so nice of her 🙂
Zaria
Beautiful, well-appointed home! Location on the beach, perfect! We have always loved visiting Barbados and usually stay in St.Michael near Carlisle Bay/Browne's beach. This is our first time staying in St.James. This is perfect for our family with two young adult children. We celebrate Naomi's birthday on 11/23 while we ere here. Meg is a sweetheart! Feel like she's part of our family now 🙂 & the gardener shared some bay leaf for me to take home to use! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with others. Praying that God will continue to bless you as an instrument of hospitality for those who want to visit Barbados!
Zaria
Beautifully appointed home. Great location on the beach. The housekeeper made sure we had all we needed.
Stephanie
We had a wonderful time at Seashells. Our stay was so great. We love Barbados. Macy was so kind and wonderful she took care of us very well, we love Macy, it was a pleasure staying at Seashells. The house was very clean, and well kept. Carlos was very nice to us, he gave us coconut water.....oh the beach was great.
Cathy
Highly recommend this villa, the location and views are awesome, the villa was well equipped, Barbados is a very friendly island. The beach directly in front is rocky but just walk left a short distance to get sandy entrance. We would return, the cleaner was sweet and the Gardener was Funny! We even saw 2 monkeys briefly on the property!
Maureen
Lovely stay in Barbados once again! Nice local people, beautiful beaches ( especially Sandy Lane!) Too much traffic noise and rooster crowing here for us, but the condo was comfortable otherwise. Blessed to be in Barbados again
Stephen
We have had a wonderful time in Barbados!! It is our first time and we can't wait to come back ( Paula was here 50 years ago). Seashells has been the perfect place to stay on this beautiful island. We have loved the views, the amenities & everyone who has helped us feel right at home. Thank you! A few favourites - Bathsheba Coastal Walk, Animal Flower Cave, QP for dinner, fish from store next door & swimming and relax right at home.
Joseph C
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Joseph C
A wonderful location, fabulous home we felt right at home in for a very special family vacation with three generations making memories, sharing love, escaping winter in a Paradise of ocean tides,fish, monkeys, hummingbirds,flowers - and best of all beautiful people we met along our way! Blessings & Pease in this chaotic world!
Andria
Lovely villa and beautiful beach- loved swimming in the ocean and hearing the waves lap the shore. - Just all wonderful, many thanks !!
Holly
Beautiful Barbados, The sea, sand, shells & sunsets are perfectly put together on this Atlantic Island. We are here with my brother & his wife celebrating that no matter what hits you in life, life indeed does go on and it will get better. We lost 2 moms & a dad last year; and said goodbye to childhood homes - a very tough year for our whole family. But God love abounds us with new blessings and possibilities. Our favourites were, Cool Times Two - Snorkel Trip, Nishi Restaurant, The Tides Restaurant, the fish market next door & Spearfishing w' Alex 🙂 .Peach, Love, Be Happy!
Steve
What a beautiful home! The sunset is amazing Althea and Carlos were very helpful and most pleasant to work with. Barbados is indeed a beautiful island. Love!
Steve
What a beautiful home. We have relaxed , made sweet memories with dear friends and loved the view and sounds of the ocean. All attending and caring for the house have been so good and kind. Althea was a hit from the first meeting to the end.
Christine
What a wonderful vacation !! The house is beautiful & perfectly situated !! We loved watching the sunsets each night. The half day catamaran cruise with snorkeling & lunch was a perfect way to see the beautiful waters of Barbados! The Mt Gay Rum tour did not disappoint. Pam & Althea did an outstanding job with the house + meals and were wonderful to work with with. Barbados will always have a special spot in our hearts !!
Jerry
WOW! What a wonderful trip this has been! Barbados is beautiful + the people are so friendly. We met people from all over and enjoyed the awesome water and beaches. Thank you Althea for all your suggestions and guidance. You were so kind and helpful to us all. We wish you all the best in your new endeavors after you retire! We do recommend the glass bottom boat excursion with snorkeling + viewing the shipwreck. So Fun! Great Vacation!
Laura
Glad we were here for the coconut harvesting and the rainbow sun. Lovely house, great location and Althea was a great constant during our stay. Carlos was on hand with sunburn cures too!
Gladys
Having arrived from a 10 day Caribbean cruise aboard Explora 1 - Seashells had a lot to live up to, and my it did not disappoint, in fact it exceeded all our expectations, the home is lovely and its location excellent. Also, Althea, Carlos, and David were great at looking after all of our needs. Goodluck Althea for your retirement.
Greg
We loved our stay in Paradise! We are going to have to return someday. The home and the ocean were incredible. The staff were all friendly. Such an amazing vacation.
Paul
Another wonderful stay at the beautiful Seashells, we've had the most perfect holiday and our two young children adore coming here. The house itself is spectacular and can only be rivaled by the view at the end of the patio. Thank you so much Althea for looking after us, you work so hard and wishing you all the best for your retirement.
Paul
Our second stay at Seashells in the last 12 months, and again, it did not disappoint. Perfect location and 5 star luxury accommodation, whilst being looked after by Althea, who is such a lovely person. She made us feel at home once again and the grandchildren loved her. All positive comments from this family. We shall return!!
Jane & Graham
We have had a lovely time in such a beautiful house. After our lovely daughters arrived the house did not miss a beat. It became a family home. The children loved the plunge pool. Perfect for confidence building for a 4 year old. Althea is so friendly and accommodating, helping to create and maintain a lovely relaxed approach to life in Seashells. Must mention David too, keeping us safe in his discreet way. Also Carlos the gardener who supplied us with aloe vera.
Nick
Our second Christmas here, so perfect. Althea feels like family. Gorgeous house, spectacular view, warm seas. We look forward to Christmas 2024. Thank you for letting us stay. Seashells is utterly glorious. The location is, of course magnificent but the house, Seashells is more than a house, it is a home. A home our family have been lucky enough to share again for a few weeks. Thank You. And thanks to Althea! Looking forward to looking after Seashells next Christmas. Very best wishes.
Daryl
Had a great time at Mahogany Bay - Seashells, which offers excellent accommodations and is right on the beach. All the staff were wonderful. We definitely hope to come back. Thanks so much.
Sabrina
Had an amazing stay at Seashells. Enjoyed every moment with the welcoming staff Althea, Carlos and David. The breath-taking view of the beach and the Caribbean Sea is beyond any description, as we would have to experience it for oneself. I must make mention of the amenities nearby which is so convenient- the gas station, the fresh market next door and Jordan Supermarket & Massy.
Jeri
We have had an amazing 10 day stay here at Seashells. We have stayed at quite a few homes in the Caribbean and this one is the top notch! The beach is great and the water, perfect. It is close enough to the stores and supermarkets to be like "home." Everyone has been so friendly and helpful. We hope to be visiting again.
Sandra
We have had a lovely relaxing week at Seashells - it is a beautiful, in a lovely location. We've enjoyed the sunset, sea views, snorkeling just outside and seeing amazing fish. We also liked the fish market, just next door! The villa has everything you would need! There is also a lot of great food at your door (we loved the Roti den & the ice cream place). Thank you very much Althea for making everything so comfortable and clean for us and Carlos for the coconut water!
Mike
Our first time at Seashell - a beautiful, magical villa with the best sea view in the world, all on an amazing island. We have enjoyed our 10 days in paradise, and this was made even more special with the lovely people who have looked after us. Carlos, the gardener, who kept us supplied with Aloe Vera to cool our sunburn and a happy smile. Josimar who cooked for us on two occasions. Not only a first class cook, but a wonderful young man. We wish him luck for his future. The security men who made us feel safe and secure, but most of all, Althea, truly the best housekeeper around. She kept the villa immaculate but her cheery good morning and her willingness to help was always second to none. We will miss you Seashells, Barbados and your lovely people, but we'll be back!
Tony
Fantastic villa and excellent location. We will miss our morning wake up swims and watching the sunsets on the beach with a glass of champagne. The best equipped rental we have experienced, and Althea has been so helpful and kept everything lovely and clean, with fresh towels and linen. Blue Sky organized some paddle boards for us, which really made our holiday. Being able to paddle over to the lovely beaches nearby The Cliff. Would recommend Tides, Lone Star, QP Bistro & Local & Co. Also, the pizza place across the road does a great gluten free pizza. You can get take away coffee & pastries from QP Bistro. Thank you also to Carlos, the gardener for helping me carry my paddle board up the steps! We will be back
Clint
We enjoyed our stay here! It was very comfy (home away from home). Thank you to all the staff who helped make our stay clean and safe. We love Barbados and hope to be back again!
Deirdre
A long planned and much needed trip for six friends. We were all so looking forward to this trip and it certainly didn't disappoint. From the villa to the amazing restaurants, boat trip, friendly locals and the reggae bus, we enjoyed every minute of it! Thanks for everything.
Keith
Our family really enjoyed our stay at Sea Shells over spring break. Julie was a the best hostess we’ve had anywhere! Anytime we had questions about activities, restaurants, taxis or anything else about the island she had an answer. Ms. Althea made sure the place was spotless every day when we would return from our daily adventures. The beach is literally in your backyard! We enjoyed our daily evening walks along the beach allowing us to see some of the other resorts. Would definitely stay here again! I loved the beach and food, especially the pizza, and can't wait to return again. Everything was close by!
Paul
We have had the best time ...making wonderful memories with our family. The house has suited the needs of 3 generations & we shall miss the sound of the waves lulling us to sleep along with the cockerel choirs! The star gazing at night - we saw Venus, Jupitar & Mars as well as the cruise ships lit up like mobile Christmas trees. To be able to walk straight out unto the quietest beach from our own backyard & take a morning dip will remain with us when we go back to snowy UK. We had a lovely time staying at Seashells. The best holiday we've ever had! We will miss the gorgeous views of the sea and watching the boats. Althea has been amazing and hopefully, we'll be back.
Dee
We just spent three wonderful weeks here at Seashells, this being our 7th year & certainly not our last. As my husband always says, he would not stay anywhere else on the island. Seashells is paradise to us - the villa is beautiful as the staff does such a wonderful job & the location is perfect, watching gorgeous sunsets & waking up to a view of the lovely turquoise sea. Thank you so much Claire & Dave for sharing your amazing Caribbean home with us.
Russ
We loved our stay at Seashells and would recommend the Villa to anyone that wants beautiful beach view that look like a postcard. The Villa is within walking distance of various restaurants, fish markets, and water activities and a good hub if you are driving around the island. Snorkeling was great and we were able to see a variety of fish and stingrays just off the beach behind the villa. The staff was very kind and helpful and willing to answer any questions we had about the island. It was not hard feel at home in this Villa. The Villa was clean, well maintained and looked just as it does in the pictures. If given the opportunity, I would stay in this Villa again.
Angela
Clean, spacious, and with perfect views. It is quite noisy, being next to the main coast road and a busy fish market, but that is to be expected at any property in this area. Cannot fault anything about the property or the lovely housekeeper. We will be back as soon as possible.
Barri
Beautiful views and the concierge service was excellent
The Gerster Family
We really appreciate the competence and prompt service by Stacey. She took all from us, so that we could enjoy this unforgettable vacation with our family and friends. The house and the location were just great.
The McLeod Family
Absolutely beautiful view and home, great food made by chefs at home, great snorkeling out the back door, concierge very attentive - gave good advice and helpful.
The Hofwegan Family
We love Barbados and keep coming back! Seashells has been a fantastic find. We enjoyed stunning views and the villa's great location. We had a wonderful stay and look forward to returning!
The Church Family
What a relaxing wonderful week! This place was the perfect solution for our young family and we had a blast. A thousand thanks to the owners, and of course Althea in her new 'nanny' role!
The Kolibus Family
Our group loved the property and enjoyed our stay at the villa. The centralized location was great for us since we rented a car and really wanted to explore all ends of the island. The villa was very clean and I would recommend it to others in the future, especially families.
The Loynd Family
Seashells was an amazing experience! The accomodations were perfect! All was restful and playful at the same time! The island is beautiful as are the people and food! Thank you for sharing!
The Wilmott's
We have just finished our fourth holiday at Seashells and didn't want to leave. Always a good sign of a great holiday! Seashells is the most beautiful villa in every way, from the tastefully decorated inside to the pretty outside with a lovely covered veranda with comfy settees, tables and chairs, a plunge pool, BBQ, and a private gate that leads directly on to the beach. We loved sipping cocktails whilst watching amazing sunsets! We also love the location of Seashells as it is perfectly situated for some o
The Culp Family
Our stay at Seashells was perfect! Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with us!
The Smith Family
Walking in the door at Seashells feels like coming home. The place is beautiful and is filled with happy times, great food and a relaxed island vibe. We love it here and leave every year looking forward to our return the next year. Thanks to Althea for looking after us. Until next year... Thank you!
The Buckton Family
Another wonderful New Year at Seashells. There can't be a nicer place anywhere. We love everything about it. Once again Althea and the rest of the staff looked after us so well. We can't wait to be back. Thank you!
The Wiencek Family
The villa is well appointed with up to date furnishings and is clearly very well maintained. The outdoor space is larger than it looks in the photographs and a fabulous place to watch the sunset. I can certainly recommend this villa!
The Wilmott Family
What a find! We fist came to stay at Seashells three years ago with the family and have returned each year just the two of us. My husband says he won't stay anywhere else in Barbados! The villa is beautiful, spacious, spotless, very tastefully decorated and the location is stunning. All the bedrooms have wonderful views of the sea and drawing back the curtains in a morning, lying in bed listening to the sound of the waves crashing onto the beach is just bliss. The outside area is very pretty with lots of co
The Philips Family
Amazing home in Barbados. Beautiful views, excellent location and wonderful people. Althea was a fabulous housekeeper for us all and lovely person. Thank you all for a memorable vacation!
The Leslie's
What an incredible slice of paradise you have here. We have had a spectacular time and made some incredible family memories! Thank you for sharing Seashells with us and thank you Althea for looking after us so well.
Essential information
House rules / policies
- Smoking permitted only on open terraces
- Cancellation policy: The Company will refund the deposit paid less a penalty equal to 10% of total rental fee for cancellations made more than 60 days prior to arrival. Cancellation within 60 days of arrival is non-refundable. Christmas period (Dec 19 – Jan 9) is always non-refundable.
Good to know
- 3 storey townhouse
- Located next to the fish market so may be some occasional noise
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