Zazen is set amongst Barbados’ East Coast on Cattlewash Beach. Cutting-edge architecture, concrete, and agate accents collide at this ultra-modern villa rental.

White sand beaches and turquoise seas are steps from Zazen’s backyard, and there’s a private pool if the waves get too choppy. A hammock hangs between two palm trees, and loungers sit on either side of the terrace. There’s a dining table on the veranda behind the pool, and sliding doors with shutters lead into the common area.

Open-plan living makes every space feel chic and relaxing. An agate wall, sleek built-in appliances, and extended bar-top dining outfit the kitchen; and the adjacent living room offers plush furnishings and a flatscreen TV. WiFi and a sound system run throughout the property. Zazen is also fully staffed with 24-hour security, two housekeepers, a cook, a villa manager, and a gardener.

The queen and king suites spill onto the pool deck, and the two double suites open to the upper mezzanine. The queen suite shares a bathroom with the mezzanine suite above it, and the king suite shares a bathroom with the mezzanine suite above it. The master suite has a king bed, a large balcony, an office, and a rain shower.

Zazen is far from the crowds and nestled in tranquility. Cattlewash Beach is largely undeveloped, and Barclays Park is nearby for picnics.