Sandy Lane Estates Luxury Villa, private pool, tennis courts, for Rent

PARADISE IS WAITING for you on the west coast of one of the most luxurious islands in the world. Imagine a private villa nestled on a two-and-a-half acre of tropical garden; appointed for leisure and sports; and staffed to serve your every need. This is no dream. This is Bon Vivant, Barbados.

Recognized by The London Times as ne of the most gracious get-aways for the well-heeled, Bon Vivant is a world class vacation villa located in the renowned Sandy Lane Estates. At Bon Vivant you l enjoy colorful sunsets, warm gentle breezes and the soothing warmth of the radiant Caribbean sun. Barbados English heritage and tradition will enchant you. The fragrance of frangipani, hibiscus and bougainvillea surround you.

BUILT FOR RECREATION, Bon Vivant will satisfy your needs for leisure or sports. Relax or exercise in the private Jacuzzi or 50-foot swimming pool. The floodlit tennis court is perfect for cool evening play. There an indoor air-conditioned racquetball court, a classically styled billiard room, a fully-equipped gymnasium, terrazzo pong-pong table, shuffle board and trampoline. Of course there is life beyond Bon Vivant. A short walk brings you to 45 holes of golf. A five minute walk and you are at the beach at Sandy Lane, ready to enjoy the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean. At the Sandy Lane Sports Shop you can arrange to go sailing, wind surfing, snorkeling, Jetsking or scuba diving. In Barbados there are historical sights to see, excellent shopping, superior dining, outrageous nightclubbing or just enjoying the beauty of the coral sand beaches. The beaches are a 5 minute walk.

IT’S A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE beginning with an elegant and stately villa. The ten room main house features six bedrooms decorated with beautiful floral and tropical prints. Each bedroom has its own private bath and most of the bedrooms have a king bed. Relax after a day in the sun in the coral stone living room. This open room is perfect for calm, quiet evenings or gracious entertaining. Dine in the villa richly appointed dining room in an elegant setting of fresh island flowers, candlelight and soft music.

The perfect complement to the main house is the guest cottage. Each of its two bedrooms have their own bath. The cottage is complete with a living room and bar. French doors open from the living room to the pool and tennis court. Bon Vivant is truly where all your needs are met.

WE WANT TO SPOIL YOU at Bon Vivant. There is a full time staff of 15 to cater to your needs. 5 Chefs are sent around the world to study various cuisines. A housekeeper, cooks, butleress, maids and gardener see to your every need. You'll be treated with well-mannered charm in the tradition of the island English heritage; enjoy freshly cooked Barbadian gourmet delicacies; and be delighted by tropical fruit and flowers picked daily on the estate.

Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball, Billiards, Ping-Pong, Racquet Ball, Shuffleboard, Tennis Court, Huge pool.