We stayed at Bon Vivant with three generations of a large family aged 8 to 78 over the Christmas holiday. The staff are amazing and we all agreed it was the best family trip we had taken. It was incredibly relaxing not to have to worry about shopping for meals, cooking, or cleaning up. The food is first rate. The grounds are perfect as there are many communal areas combined with the right combination of private spaces. We all have incredibly fond memories of our time in Barbados and would (and will) recommend Bon Vivant to anyone looking for a relaxing venue from which to enjoy the friendly people and warm sunshine of Barbados.

Bon Vivant was an amazing experience. Imagine having your own private staffed villa/hotel for your family and friends for a full week on the elegant island of Barbados. There are nine ensuite bedrooms all of which have outdoor showers, a real treat in this tropical climate. The property is comprised of four buildings arranged around the pool, which lends privacy to the accommodations. There are numerous amenities including a basketball court, trampoline, shuffleboard, ping pong, etc. The 2+ acre grounds are stunning, with a large vegetable garden, flowering plants and numerous fruit trees; we saw monkeys scampering across the property and up the trees many times. It is but a short -- and very pleasant walk -- to the nearby private beach adjacent to the Sandy Lane Hotel, one of the poshest resorts in the Caribbean, situated on the 'platinum coast' of Barbados. Here the water is usually calm and a gorgeous aqua color, and beach staff prepare your chaises and umbrellas. But the coup de grace is the wonderful staff at Bon Vivant, several of whom have been on site for 15-30 years. From 6AM to 10PM, a staff of six cater to your every whim, preparing healthy and delicious meals -- true 'farm to table -- and mixed tropical drinks of whatever you desire. This is the epitome of gracious vacationing, being cared for by local professionals; mingling with the staff members made us feel more a part of Barbados than we would have otherwise had we been at a large hotel, no matter how nice. I was as sad to leave the staff as I was the opulence of this amazing property.

Our family and friends just finished a week-long stay at Bon Vivant Villa, where we all gathered for my daughter's wedding. We could not have chosen a better place to gather for the celebration. The villa itself is stunning - quiet, secluded and serene - each room exceptionally appointed! We all especially enjoyed the outdoor showers, the intimate niches scattered throughout the property, the gardens and of course the pool. What stands out most of all though, is the accommodating staff. The food was exceptional - the service staff among the friendliest I've ever met. I learned a lot from each of them about how to offer an exceptional guest experience to say the least! We are definitely looking forward to our next visit to Bon Vivant Villa and highly recommend you consider this villa for your Barbados holiday. You won't be disappointed.