The Good Life: Coastal Living at Beach Houses, Barbados

While life may not have begun in Barbados, it is certainly where it was perfected. The eastern-most gem of the Caribbean sea is truly a diverse and captivating tropical paradise. An oasis of beautiful contradictions, the calm and turquoise waters of the island’s famous West Coast can give way to the limestone hills and staggering rock formations of the East Coast in the blink of an eye. It is here on the island’s naturally breathtaking East Coast that developer Crane Resorts’ newest chapter is unfolding.

Exclusively located on the 1% of the East Coast that remains outside of Barbados’ protected National Park, Beach Houses by Crane Resorts seamlessly blends eco-friendly architecture with its untouched surroundings. Deliberately designed to be as low-impact and sustainable as possible, Beach Houses offers the chance to really get away, where you can relax in casual comfort, in a coastal paradise unfettered by any concerns.

Each one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom villa is expansive, boasting a contemporary Caribbean design that is deceptively simple: floor-to-ceiling glass windows, infinity-edge private pools, expansive outdoor patio decks offering “no tan-lines” levels of privacy, relaxing hammocks, BBQ grills, lush tropical landscaping, and built-in owner’s storage. All living spaces are oriented to face the sea, keeping the focus on the sweeping views of the cliffs and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. The vistas presented in this secluded paradise are enviable, with both Skeete’s Bay and Culpepper Island visible from different ends of the development, and the headland’s stately Ragged Point Lighthouse visible from all villas.

Additionally, Crane Resorts’ signature lock-off floorplan configuration allows villa owners to enjoy unbridled access to their second home in paradise while being free to rent out the adjoining unit for additional income. This offering is made even more attractive with the option for owners’ to rent privately or participate in developer, Crane Resorts’ full rental management programme.

On completion, Beach Houses will provide laid-back luxury for a privileged few offering a secluded beach, restaurant, bar, a full-service spa, fitness centre, lap pool and convenience store. Owners will also enjoy access to sister property, The Crane Resort, taking advantage of its world-class amenities and services including, of course, the famous Crane Beach - widely acknowledged as one of the best beaches in the world.

Opening this winter, Phase 1 has only four lots, including an exceptional 4-bedroom villa, remaining available for residential ownership. Pre-construction prices now range from US$595,000 - US$2.9 million. For more information, visit beachhouses.bb; email property@craneresorts.com or call +1 246 416 6560.