# Nelson Gay

Speightstown, Barbados (general area)

## About the house

Nelson Gay is a restored coral stone villa dating from the 18th century, set in mature tropical gardens beside a half-mile beach. The property has formal and alfresco dining areas, a garden gazebo with wet bar, covered terraces, a media room, entertainment systems and recreational facilities including an open-air gym, pickleball court, basketball hoop, ping pong table and water volleyball. The listing describes safe swimming and snorkeling in the surrounding waters, with seasonal fluctuations in beach accessibility. Three chattel houses and a guest cottage can be rented for an additional cost to accommodate up to 18 guests. Staffing includes a villa manager, housekeeper, night security, laundress, cook, butler and gardener. The cook provides breakfast, lunch and dinner, and staffing is provided six days per week. The property is on the edge of Speightstown, within walking distance of shops, restaurants and local attractions. Jordans Supermarket Speightstown is a two-minute drive away, the nearest town is Speightstown at a three-minute drive, and Grantley Adams International Airport is a 45-minute drive away.

Guests: 12

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 7.5

Master Bedroom 1 · 1 beds · King bed · Bathroom: Yes

Master Bedroom 2 · 1 beds · King bed · Bathroom: Yes

Erte · 1 beds · Queen bed · Bathroom: Yes

Green Room · 2 beds · Two twin beds that can also convert to a king · Bathroom: Yes

South Wing · 1 beds · Queen bed · Bathroom: Yes

Cottage · 1 beds · King bed · Bathroom: Yes

Air conditioning: Yes · Air conditioning is advertised for the bedrooms.

Wi-Fi: Yes · Wi-Fi is listed as an amenity.

Workspace: Yes · Writing desks are listed among the amenities.

Pool: Yes · Private

A pool is listed among the property amenities; no fencing or heating details are established.

The property is beachfront on a half-mile beach near Speightstown. The beach experiences seasonal fluctuations in accessibility. The surrounding waters are described as suitable for swimming and snorkeling. Jordans Supermarket Speightstown is a two-minute drive away; Speightstown is a three-minute drive; Grantley Adams International Airport is a 45-minute drive. The listing also says guests can walk to shops, restaurants and local attractions.

Smoking is permitted only on open terraces. Cancellations more than 60 days before arrival receive the deposit less a penalty equal to 10% of the total rental fee. Cancellations within 60 days are non-refundable, and the Christmas period from December 19 to January 9 is always non-refundable.

## Property questions

## What staffing is provided?
Staffing includes a villa manager, housekeeper, night security, laundress, cook, butler and gardener. The cook provides breakfast, lunch and dinner, and staffing is provided six days per week.



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