I have just returned from vacation in Barbados [my seventeenth trip. Normally we stay in the South coast area [St.Lawrence gap]

This trip we decided to venture North/West and almost by accident discovered Seacruise villa while reading reviews.

The review seemed unbiased and we liked most of what we read.

We know that most villae in Barbados are scattered in local neighbourhood and this is great.

Seacruise is no different but this charming villa does stand out in the area.

We have modified the review we read to give a better balance

We felt very safe leaving our doors open during the day-would not try this in my home in an upper middle class area -Maryland]

There is a spa pool as well as a medium sized pool, both of which were kept clean and inviting, and were a welcome relief from the prolonged exposure to the sun  .[rained often when we were there- short sharp showers] 

The cook, and laundress/housekeeper keep the villa spotless and are simply wonderful people. After spending the morning on the beach or away from the villa, be prepared to arrive back at the villa with your clothes washed, ironed, and laid out neatly on your bed. As well as a lunch or dinner prepared at the time of your choosing. They will spoil you with their efforts [more than spoil].

Most of the villa rentals on Barbados are situated within local neighborhoods, so you definitely get a feel for the “real” Barbados. This may not be appealing to some, and may scare some away from Seacruise and others. The nearest town Speightstown is about a ten-minute drive, and can be reached with the complimentary car that is included in the rental price. Be prepared to spend a few dollars on the insurance, which covers everything except the tires and rims. For me it was $40+ US for a four-day stay. Speightstown is small, but has a few restaurants, shops and stores. It also has a nice beach .

Bridgetown is about a 35-minute drive and was jam packed  [cruise ships were in ]and not very enjoyable when we went. It has white sandy beaches and colorful clear water, with many stores with duty free shopping. However, we really didn’t find any great deals that we couldn’t find in the states.

The villa is beautiful, roomy, clean, comfortable and ideal for large or small groups. The pool and spa were clean and inviting, as we used both during our stay. Best of all was the view, and just as nice was the beautiful "private" beach. That was what we enjoyed the most, and would recommend the villa on that alone. The extras such as a personal arrival welcome by the owner, fresh personalized flower arrangements, champagne, pre-arrival grocery shopping, and the included car and airport transfers were added touches that only increase the charm of Seacruise.

If you want to vacation away from the crowds and experience the local culture in a nice villa with all the amenities, then Seacruise is for you.

For my part I would return to SEACRUISE anytime !!!!-Doug and Pat McDonald