Melograno is a lovely, well-appointed home, conveniently located on the West Coast of Barbados. My family and I enjoyed eight nights there over the New Year's Eve holiday. There were five of us who were easily accommodated by the four bedrooms, each with air conditioning. The large, quiet ceiling fans in the common spaces kept the air circulating and the space comfortable. The property was very clean and during our stay the home was cleaned by a woman hired by the owner. We enjoyed the lovely swimming pool in the backyard and easy access to several beaches, all within walking distance. None of the beaches were crowded though all had a few other swimmers or sun bathers, so swimming felt safe.
Melograno has state of the art appliances including an espresso machine that spoiled us on a daily basis (fortunately the owner's manuals were available to reference). We prepared several meals at home and enjoyed great restaurants all within walking distance of the home. There is a grocery store within walking distance too.
Our bed was so comfortable that my husband suggested that we replace ours at home with the same that we enjoyed there.
We partook in yoga classes across the street from Melograno, including one at sunrise on the beach. We swam in the ocean in our yoga clothes at the end of class.
We did not rent a car. We used a driver recommended by the homeowner on one occasion and several other times arranged to be picked up and dropped off at The Club Barbados, conveniently located nearly across the street from Melograno.
Alan, the homeowner, was attentive and tremendously helpful. He was easily accessible and very responsive when we reached out with questions both prior to our arrival and while we were staying in his home. His answers were spot on.
I cannot say enough good things about Barbados and Melograno. I had imagined that this trip was a once in a lifetime visit; however, all of us enjoyed ourselves so much that we will try to make this a frequent vacation spot.