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Merlin Bay Secret Garden

What we like most
  • Traditional Caribbean charm with private plunge pool and lush, serene garden views.
  • Access to a shared lagoon-style pool and secluded crescent-shaped shoreline.
  • Spacious en-suite bedrooms, a tropical atrium, and daily housekeeping service.
Insider's Knowledge
  • Steps from Merlin Bay’s low sea cliff lead directly to the ocean for easy access.
  • Holetown, 1 mile away, is a treasure trove of designer shops and local finds.
  • Ask the concierge to book a private chef for a memorable in-villa dining experience.
Places close by
  • Visit The Tides or Lone Star for elegant oceanfront dining just minutes away.
  • Tee off at nearby Sandy Lane or Westmoreland golf courses for world-class play.
  • Enjoy thrilling water sports like snorkeling and paddleboarding on Merlin Bay’s shore.

Description


***Construction Notice: The neighboring villa on the southern side of Merlin Bay is undergoing reconstruction, resulting in construction noise and potential disruption throughout 2025. Please reach out to us for details on our special construction discount for Merlin Bay.***


Welcome to Secret Garden at Merlin Bay, a lovely oceanfront villa rental development comprising of just 8 Villas nestled on a beautiful palm-fringed crescent-shaped shoreline. Secret Garden is a lovely traditional styled 3 bedroom villa with a private plunge pool set on two floors, a large lagoon-style communal pool together with the lush gardens of the exclusive and private enclave that is Merlin Bay. There's no sea view from Secret Garden, it has a lovely private garden.

Merlin bay is situated on a low sea cliff with steps leading down to the ocean. It is just one mile north of Holetown where you will find an excellent selection of both local and designer shops. The area is also famous for its many incredible ocean side restaurants. Golf is available close by at both Sandy land and Westmoreland Courses and there is a really good selection of water sports available locally.

You enter this lovely Barbados Rental on the living/dining level to find yourself with a commanding unobstructed garden view and access to the well-landscaped gardens & main pool. You may choose to watch the beautiful sunsets from your private plunge pool or one of your private terraces. The Terraces are the perfect place for relaxing, enjoying a cocktail or dining with friends and family.

A well-equipped kitchen includes a fridge/freezer, toaster, coffee machine, mixer, blender, and electric kettle. There is a lovely indoor dining room that opens onto a tropical atrium with a large solid pine dining table and can comfortably seat up to 6.

There are three lovely en-suite bedrooms in Secret Garden. The master bedroom has a King bed and the second and third bedrooms both have twin beds. All the bedrooms are air-conditioned and have quiet ceiling fans for your added comfort.
On the grounds of Merlin Bay, you will be able to enjoy a really beautiful free-form swimming pool.

STAFF
Hotel style housekeeping service is included daily. If you do decide to leave the sanctuary that is Secret Garden, there is an incredible selection of wonderful beach side restaurants just a short distance away. Should you require a chef to cook for you, our concierge will be delighted to arrange this for you at an additional charge.

With its lovely Caribbean flair, Secret Garden is the perfect place for a wonderful private stay where guests can enjoy the garden, shared swimming pool & beautiful beach.

AMENITIES:
• Bar-B-Q
• Private plunge pool and large swimming pool shared with other villas in the development
• Ocean front
• Cable TV
• CD player
• Ceiling fans - throughout
• Children welcomed
• Holetown (West Coast) nearby
• Speightstown (West Coast) nearby
• TV
• Wi-Fi

BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS:
Master Bedroom: King
Master Bathroom Tub/Shower, En suite, Single Vanity
Bedroom 2: Twin Twin beds that can also convert to a super king
Bathroom 2:En suite, Shower only, Single Vanity
Bedroom 3:Twin beds that can also convert to a super king
Bathroom 3:Tub/Shower, En suite, Single Vanity

This villa is a beachfront home. It should be noted that beaches change their shape and size from day to day, week to week and month to month, mainly as a response to seasonal waves, currents and tides. Every effort has been made to depict the beach in front of this property, but temporary changes may occur.
Please note: The beach experiences seasonal fluctuations in its accessibility.


Area description


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Location


Merlin Bay, The Garden, Barbados
Nearest airport Grantley International Airport
20 km
Nearest restaurant Holetown 1 km

Amenities


  • Bedroom(s): 3 ( Sleeps 6 )
    1 Double with en-suite, 2 Twin with en-suite
  • Bathroom(s): 3
    2 Baths, 3 Showers, 3 Wash basins, 3 Toilets
  • General facilities: Ceiling Fans, Electric Gates, Garden, Garden View, Gated Entrance, High Speed Internet, Ice Maker, Parking, Security, Terrace, Wifi
  • Indoor facilities: All Bedrooms Air Conditioned, All Bedrooms En Suite, CD Player, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Drier, DVD Player, Freezer, Iron and Board, Microwave, Phone, Safe, TV
  • Outdoor facilities: Bbq, Communal Swimming Pool, Deck/Decking, Enclosed Garden, Ocean Front, Parking, Private Plunge Pool, Private Terrace, Restaurants nearby, Sun Loungers, Sun Umbrellas
  • Services: Concierge Service, Daily maid service, Housekeeper, Linen provided, Night Watchman, Towels provided
  • Access: Off-road parking, Secure parking, Stairs

Availability


Availability is on a request basis - please Enquire

Rates


  • Concierge Service
  • Expert Advice
  • Personally Inspected Villas
- Nightly rate Weekly Min. Stay Change-over
Rate summary $ 663 - $ 1,288 $ 4,641 - $ 9,016 5 Nights -
Winter 2025 10-Jan-2025 - 04-May-2025 $ 1,150 $ 8,050 5 Nights -
Low Season 2025 05-May-2025 - 30-Nov-2025 $ 663 $ 4,641 5 Nights -
Winter 2025 01-Dec-2025 - 19-Dec-2025 $ 1,150 $ 8,050 5 Nights -
Festive Season 2025 20-Dec-2025 - 09-Jan-2026 $ 1,288 $ 9,016 14 Nights -

Additional Information

  • Tax: 10%
  • Service charge: 2.5%

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Yvonne Mulvaney

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    • Type: Villa
    • Sleeps: 6
    • Bedroom(s): 3
    • Bathroom(s): 3
    • Board: Self Catering
    • Long term rentals: No
    • Pets: No
    • Children: Yes, great for kids
    • Wheelchair: No
    • Eldery or infirm: Yes
    • Holiday type: Beach Front, Honeymoon