Testimonials

Carolyn O’Dell at BarbadosBarbados

We booked a villa at Sugar Hill through Carolyn O’Dell and couldn’t be happier with the service. Carolyn was very responsive, helpful and made our last minute trip incredibly enjoyable. We highly recommend her services!
Juliette
London, England
March 2019

We have used Carolyn on both our recent trips to Barbados and can thoroughly recommend her. She is super efficient and responsive, and definitely goes the extra mile to ensure every detail of your stay is perfect. We are so pleased we found Carolyn she is a real gem!
Heather and Terry
Gloucestershire, England
February 2019

My Wife and I booked with Carolyn this past Christmas at Secret Garden, the place was exactly as Carolyn described it, it was excellent!! The girls who took care of the house keeping and cooking were unbelievable and treated our family tremendously! Carolyn went above and beyond to help us! We booked late and she did everything to get us a place and even worked with the home owner to get us a discounted rate, she also arranged our pick up at the airport and left herself available for any questions we had while there on the island, My wife and I highly recommend Carolyn for your vacation booking she is 5 star plus!!
Mulligan family
Ontario, Canada
December 2018

Having never been to Barbados before I was really struggling as to where to stay. Thankfully I found Carolyn at Barbados Barbados. She was super descriptive in her properties noting all the plus and minuses. We finally decided on a 3 bedroom condo that was perfect. Carolyn didn’t stop there though helping us book a car rental, catamaran tour, airport transportation, things to do and even all of our restaurant reservations. We couldn’t have had a better trip.
Rankin family
South Carolina, USA
December 2018

Although, I did not get to stay at any of the villas, I have been speaking to Carolyn O’Dell and she has been extremely helpful. I was looking at a villa in Barbados and she answered every single question with full detail. Unfortunately, this did not work with us due to flights and the nightlife in Barbados. But Carolyn is someone who was beyond amazing and if I am ever to stay at a villa in Barbados she is someone I will definitely be contacting!!
Falicia
New York, USA
October 2017

Guest reviews Alila Villa

Hi Carolyn,
Just wanted to say a big thank you for helping us to organise our trip to Barbados. We had a lovely time and Alila Villa was amazing, a real gem. Chef Paul’s cooking was wonderful as was Jasmine’s housekeeping. Tutch Spa provided an excellent service, we had them back again at the villa during our stay. We will sure be back to visit Barbados again.

Nina
Hounslow, England
October 2017

Our stay at Alila has been absolutely amazing. We have all been looked after by Jasmine and Paul. Paul your food has been incredible. Your rum punch was definitely the best we’ve ever had. Jasmine thank you for taking care of us. You both have made Alila feel like home. Alila is just so beautiful. We will definitely be back soon.

The Manjit group
October 2017

We had such a lovely time here the staff was superb. Paul was excellent chef, warm and caring. Jasmine was super helpful, thankful and polite. Tasha is a sweetheart and so polite. We loved the home, decor, pool and everything else not mentioned.

Jaurera Family
November 2017

The villa is beautiful. Paul and Jasmine looked after us very well. The open concept in the middle is just wow! For a family vacation we had a great time. The beach was beautiful too. The chairs were free and no hassle to get any. The rum punch was great too. We had a fantastic family vacation.

Sara
December 2017

What an amazing place, it’s a beautiful, makes it very hard to stay away. To Jasmine and Paul – thank you for the welcome you have given to my family. We appreciate you and all the love you put into what you do. You guys are awesome. We enjoy staying at Alila.

Rick
December 2017

What a wonderful time we had in this beautiful villa! A special thanks goes to Paul, Jasmine and Kim. Paul for his scrumptious food! Jasmine and Kim for all their hard work, nothing was ever too much for them. We loved spending Christmas holidays here and we enjoyed sharing the villa with local monkeys. Just don’t feed them!

The Bards
January 2018

Such an amazing place – we thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Paul’s food was delicious and Jasmine’s housework was impeccable. It gave us the feel of Barbados and we are stop thrilled to come back. The atmosphere and maintenance was all down to Paul and Jasmine. Thank you.

O’Keefe Family
February 2018

What an amazing villa. We have had a fantastic time here. All I can say is Paul and Jasmine have been so welcoming. They really could not do enough for us. Nothing was a problem for them. We wanted to eat out in some restaurants but after tasting all Paul’s cooking we knew we had the best chef here. The villa is kept immaculate, so clean and spotless. Such a beautiful place to relax and just chill out. Cannot say thank you enough to Paul and Jasmine for making our visit perfect. Can’t wait to come back again.

Noel, Tara, Tiarnan and Diarmuld
February 2018

Guest Reviews of Palm Beach Condos 502

Thank you so much for making us feel so welcome in your beautiful country. The delicious things you sent to greet us, were much appreciated. The condo was impeccably clean and met all of our expectations. The view from the unit’s terrace where we enjoyed our morning breakfast is not only beautiful, but a perfect way to get rid of any trace of stress. The kitchen is very well equipped. Maybe just a friendly suggestion in case of a future rental to two couples, the bed in the other bedroom is rather small for a couple, but, anyway, both beds were extremely comfortable. Sean our taxi driver proved to be reliable and friendly.

We had a wonderful time in Barbados and with our family there, and returned relaxed, nicely tanned and with beautiful memories. What else could we wish for?

Thank you Carolyn for your help with so many nice suggestions regarding places to visit and good restaurants. You are very professional and your hard work is recognised and much appreciated. We will definitely keep the Palm Beach Condominiums in mind if we stop by Barbados again.

Jorge and Ana Maria
Washington DC
October 2017

Guest Reviews Marsh Mellow villa

Hi Carolyn, I just wanted to thank you again for all your assistance in helping me plan our trip to Barbados. We had a wonderful time. I actually came to appreciate the short rain spells that came through to cool us down and wouldn’t hesitate visiting that time of year again! Our accommodations were beyond believable, for us simple folks from Seattle anyway, lol. We ended up spending more time at the Villa than originally intended because it truly was a little slice of paradise, far beyond anything we ever though we would be able to experience. (more…)

Guest Reviews Beacon Hill 305

We loved Beacon Hill 305! The location is perfect having Mullins Beach directly opposite so very quick access to Cici’s, Sea Shed, Bombas, Rubis mini mart etc. Also just a 20 min walk to Speightstown. We used the boogie buses a few times (one broke down on the way back from Holetown so we had to take refuge in a bar until the next one came along, lol). Also used your taxi recommendations – very useful to have (although there were always lots of taxis going past on the main road).

The kitchen is very well equipped (which is important to me). I in particular really appreciated the high end L’Occitane products (Tracey had never heard of the brand but in the UK it is very well known).

We mentioned to our housekeeper that the clothes airer was terrible (old and rusty). When we got back later that same day Wanda had replaced it with a brand new one! She is amazing!

The security man was so friendly.

Finally I would like to thank you for your first class customer service (especially facilitating the grocery delivery). You were always so quick to respond to my queries. It was very reassuring to have direct contact with you after our experience with VRBO when we were scammed with our initial accommodation booking!!

Thanks again for everything you did for us. When we return “Barbados Barbados” will be the first site I look at for accommodation.

Johnson party
Yorkshire, UK
March 2024

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From the moment I sent my inquiry to Carolyn I received nothing but exceptional service. Carolyn takes the time to understand exactly what your needs and wishes are and then turns the information into an outstanding vacation. Her recommendations for us to stay at Beacon Hill Penthouse was thoughtful and met all of our asks. Close to the beach, pool, lot’s of space, comfort and a great kitchen to cook in. Truly, there was nothing I didn’t like about the location and villa. It was homey and comfortable, as 4 adults, we definitely were not tripping over one another. We enjoyed the rooftop pool daily – it was a bonus that we had it all to ourselves. The location is quiet. Mullins beach is directly across the street and was literally a 2 minutes walk door to ocean! We had a car and I would highly recommend one to get around. We were fairly close to Speightstown and we were able to do some grocery shopping and sample the beach bars in that particular area. Wanda, our housekeeper was excellent. She does an outstanding job at keeping the place organized and spotless. This place is CLEAN! Carolyn checked in on us and made sure we were good. She really is outstanding in her profession. I will definitely utilize her services again and I’ve already recommended her to my friends and family. Thank you for a wonderful time!

Seymour family
Ontario, Canada
July 2017

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Beacon Hill 305 Penthouse is a perfect location, close to stores/restaurants. Gorgeous property with luxury and comfort. Excellent service. We liked the choice of two rooftop pools, one smaller and one a little bigger. Kitchen had everything to make great meals. The view was breathtaking and we watched the sunrise and set every day. The security of the building was top notch. We felt very safe and comfortable. It was very quiet and tranquil. Both Carolyn and Kerri were very professional, caring and attentive to our vacation and our needs. Just lovely to work with. I highly recommend this property to anyone.

Renee and friends
Massachusetts, USA
April 2016

Guest Reviews Schooner Bay 207 Innisfree

Hi Carolyn,
I just wanted to say thank you so much for making us feel so welcome on our arrival at Innisfree recently. Your lovely card, rum punch and chocolate brownies were a real treat….thank you. Normal life has resumed with everyone as busy as ever, but as soon as we get a chance we shall be discussing next years holiday to your wonderful Barbados and we’ll be in touch.

Chambers family
Hampshire, UK
July 2017