Tucked into more than an acre of private and flawlessly manicured grounds is Villa Emerald Beach 5. It is one of only six luxury villas in a private community that sits right along the sands of Gibbs Bay Beach in Barbados. With a saltwater pool in the heart of the community, and the surrounding sun beds and gardens, the location and setting make this property appealing. However, it is more than just a well-located villa.

In addition to its proximity to the beach and its private central pool area, this villa features the full services of a cook (who prepares two meals daily) and a housekeeper. You literally do not have to lift a finger, and you can dedicate yourself to enjoying the outdoor and indoor living spaces that the villa provides.

For most guests, the gazebo area is one of the most appealing. With an al fresco dining area as well as a generously furnished lounge, it is impossible to resist a few hours each day in the shade and sea breezes it offers. Just inside, guests reach their sunken living room. Furnished with a banquet sofa and oversized armchairs, it is the epitome of comfort. A few steps up takes you to the formal dining area, furnished in a blend of contemporary and colonial pieces that create a casual atmosphere. Adjacent to this is the open-air kitchen with breakfast bar.

The three bedrooms of this villa are all a good match to the rest of the premises, meaning they are well-decorated, spacious and conducive to tremendous comfort and relaxation. Two of the bedrooms are located on the upper most level, and provide guests with private patios furnished for lounging. The third bedroom is at the ground level and has a private terrace space. All of the bedrooms feature large, en suite bathrooms.

Villa Emerald Beach 5 is comfortable and yet luxurious, convenient and totally private, and likely to be a place you choose to visit and re-visit again