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Nelson Gay House’s design, staff, and location are all the ingredients you need for an incredible vacation. The crystal blue waters just outside the garden are impossible to resist, and the villa has a private pool for evening swims. The villa’s full staff offers impeccable food and service, so you’ll feel totally pampered every second of your trip.

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Beachfront & Perfect for family holidays!

Nelson Gay House offers 1.5 acres of mature, lush gardens on a half-mile stretch of Godings Bay. This charming, sophisticated villa is ideal for families seeking beachfront luxury.

Crystal clear waters and coral reefs lie just beyond the villa’s backyard. This bay is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and strolling on sunbathed afternoons. The villa’s 50-foot pool rests in the center of the manicured lawn and features a unique, marine-inspired design depicted in Italian mosaic tiles. Loungers, an al fresco dining table, and towering palm trees surround the pool. A spacious gazebo with lighting and ocean views is nestled amongst the lush foliage, while an al fresco dining set and living area rest beneath the open-air verandas on either side of the villa’s back entrance.

Inside the coral stone mansion, art deco-inspired floor tiles and stone walls add coolness and elegance to the common areas. Nelson Gay was originally built for a United States Ambassador in the 1950s, and its 14-foot ceilings exude refined grandeur. This family-friendly villa offers a bevy of formal and relaxed lounges, dining areas, and sleeping quarters. The staff includes a cook, laundress, housekeeper, and butler.

Each of Nelson Gay’s bedrooms has an ensuite bathroom and air-conditioning. In the Main House, there are two master suites with king beds, satellite TVs, and full ensuite bathrooms. One of the master suites shares a bathroom with the adjacent twin suite, which is perfect for young children. In the fourth suite, there is a queen bed, satellite TV, a mini fridge, and an ensuite bathroom with a tub and shower. The fifth suite offers two twin beds, satellite TV, a mini fridge, an ensuite bathroom with a tub and shower, and a private terrace. The final Main House suite has a queen bed, satellite TV, and a private terrace. Each of the Chattel Houses have a king suite with exterior access only. In the cottage, there is a king suite with a TV, mini fridge, exterior access only, and an ensuite bathroom with a tub and shower.

Nelson Gay House enjoys a convenient location in Speightstown within walking distance of groceries and restaurants. Tennis courts, a gym, and a spa are available next door at the Cobblers Cove Hotel (additional cost).

Quick Quote

Dates People Nightly
Apr 17, 2023 to Nov 21, 2023
5 Night Minimum
1-12 people $3,500 USD
13-14 people $3,850 USD
15-16 people $4,250 USD
17-18 people $5,000 USD
Nov 22, 2023 to Nov 26, 2023
7 Night Minimum
1-18 people Rates Upon Request
800-869-8017
Nov 27, 2023 to Dec 15, 2023
5 Night Minimum
1-12 people $3,500 USD
13-14 people $3,850 USD
15-16 people $4,250 USD
17-18 people $5,000 USD
Dec 16, 2023 to Jan 6, 2024
14 Night Minimum
1-18 people Rates Upon Request
800-869-8017
Jan 7, 2024 to Apr 21, 2024
5 Night Minimum
1-18 people Rates Upon Request
800-869-8017

Notes on Rates:

  • All rental rates are based on two persons per bedroom.
  • This property charges rates in US Dollars (USD).
  • Rates do not include: tax of 10%, island charges of 1.5%.
  • Rates are subject to change.
  • Holiday bookings may require longer stays or whole house rate.
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  • grocery provisioning
  • car rental
  • spa services
  • chef/cook services
  • butler service
  • restaurant reservations
  • activities and sightseeing
  • ferry/airport transfers
  • laundry service

    Beds & Baths

    Main House

    • Bedroom 1: Master 1
      • 1 King, Air Conditioning, TV, Cable/Satellite, Refrigerator, DVD Player
      • Ensuite Full Bath with Shower
    • Bedroom 2: Master 2
      • 1 King, Air Conditioning, TV, Cable/Satellite, DVD Player
      • Ensuite Full Bath with Shower
    • Bedroom 3: Erte' Room
      • 1 Queen, Air Conditioning, TV, Cable/Satellite, Refrigerator, DVD Player
      • Ensuite Full Bath with Tub/Shower
    • Bedroom 4: Green Room
      • 2 Twins, Air Conditioning, TV, Cable/Satellite, Private terrace, Refrigerator, DVD Player
      • Ensuite Full Bath with Tub/Shower
    • Bedroom 5: South Wing
      • 1 Queen, Air Conditioning, TV, Cable/Satellite, Private terrace, Refrigerator, DVD Player
      • Ensuite Full Bath with Shower
    • Media Room - Additional Sleeping: Sleeping arrangements are suitable for children.
      • 1 Daybed, 1 Twin, Air Conditioning

    Chattel House 1

    • Bedroom 7
      • 1 Queen, Air Conditioning, Exterior Access Only
      • Ensuite Full Bath with Shower

    Chattel House 2

    • Bedroom 8
      • 1 King, Air Conditioning, Exterior Access Only
      • Ensuite Full Bath with Shower

    Cottage

    • Bedroom 6: Cottage
      • 1 King, Air Conditioning, TV, Refrigerator, DVD Player, Exterior Access Only
      • Ensuite Full Bath with Tub/Shower

    Other Bathrooms

    • Bathroom 7: Powder Room in Main House : Half bath

Staff

  • 2 Cook: 3 meals per day
  • 1 Housekeeper
  • 1 Butler
  • 1 Security: Nightly
  • 1 Laundress

Features

  • Alarm System
  • Bathtub
  • BBQ Outside (Gas)
  • Beach Chairs
  • Beach Towels
  • Beachfront
  • Big Screen Television
  • Blender
  • Board Games
  • Book Library
  • Cable TV
  • CD Library
  • CD Player
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Coffee Maker - Drip style
  • Cooler
  • Dishwasher
  • DVD Library
  • DVD Player
  • Family
  • Fax
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Fridge
  • Gazebo
  • Group
  • Guest House
  • Hair Dryers
  • Heated Pool
  • Ice maker
  • Internet Access/WiFi
  • Media Room
  • Microwave
  • Oven/Stove
  • Pool at Villa
  • Private
  • Safe
  • Sonos System
  • Stereo System
  • Sunset View
  • Surround Sound
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Tennis Nearby
  • Toaster
  • TV Games
  • Video Games
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Water Sports Equipment
  • Water Sports Nearby
  • Wedding
Pool pool size 50 ft. x 12 ft. x 4.6 ft. deep, Stunning, heated (by request), Italian mosaic tiled swimming pool which can be fenced off.
Air Conditioning A/C in bedrooms
Location Speightstown, St. Peter
Built 1950
Sq Ft. 5,000
Beach Beachfront and has a beach shower as well.
Groceries 5 min walking
Restaurants 5 min walking
Transfers Transfers are not included in the cost of the rental.
Notes Dining room seats 12
Included Utilities (electricity, water, phone). For larger groups beyond 12 guests, extra staff is hired and the cost is included in the extra rates.

Tennis, gym and spa at the next-door Cobblers Cove Hotel
Children Welcome
Additional Any additional guests beyond 12 will incur an extra weekly staff charge. Special arrangements can be made to sleep up to 18 guests in total using the chattel houses and media room.

Guests are responsible for purchasing the groceries.
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Rating (5.00 out of 5)
Traveler Satisfaction 100% Traveler Satisfaction
# of Reviews 1 for Nelson Gay House

Perfect in Every Way!

Nelson Gay House, Barbados villa review

My family group of 11 people ranging in age from 1 to 82 spent a week this December at Nelson Gay House. This was to celebrate my 60th birthday (a year late). We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect week. We spent every waking moment outside. From our morning coffee to breakfast to relaxing on the lounges under a tree to the pool to the beach…and that’s just the morning. All drinks, meals outside prepared and served to us by the most wonderful staff.

The villa is beautiful, the grounds and location are spectacular. Sunset drinks every evening.
We felt safe and secure and under these crazy circumstances, felt no need to leave the property. We had rented a car which we used once. It was not needed at all.

Andrew was great to work with leading up to the trip and checked in on us while we were away.
If you’re looking for somewhere to go with a group and you want to relax and have everything taken care of for you, you will be extremely happy at Nelson Gay.

Posted by Paula C

Free Night Stay!

Pay for 6 nights, stay for 7

-Bookings should be Saturday to Saturday where possible
-Minimum 7 night stay

Good for stays from Mar 19, 2023 to Jun 26, 2023.

Not available: 04/02/2023 to 04/16/2023, 04/29/2023 to 05/09/2023, 05/26/2023 to 05/31/2023

Free Rental Car!

Free Rental Car!
Complimentary rental car (Chevy Spark) with stays of 7 nights or more and a minimum weekly rental rate before tax of $5000. Gas, taxes, and insurance are at guests expense. Should economy car type be unavailable, we will reimburse you at our cost. Additional rental car terms and conditions may apply.
-This offer is valid on new bookings only and can be combined with other specials.
-Black Out Dates - Spring Break, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year.

Good for stays from Aug 22, 2019 to Dec 15, 2023.

Not available: 04/03/2021 to 04/09/2021, 11/20/2021 to 11/26/2021, 04/16/2022 to 04/22/2022, 11/19/2022 to 11/25/2022, 12/20/2021 to 01/10/2022, 04/08/2023 to 04/14/2023, 11/18/2023 to 11/24/2023

Specials subject to availability and/or change at any time. New bookings only. Blackout periods may apply.