Bayside Villa St. Lucia
Location: Cr. La Toc Road & Old Military Rd., Castries, lc
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Tranquil Gardens and Spectacular Bay Views
Experience the serenity of Bayside Villa St. Lucia with its lush gardens and inviting terraces overlooking the bay. Relax in the soothingly decorated accommodations filled with natural light, offering separate living and dining spaces, a well-equipped kitchen, and modern amenities like cable TV and Wi-Fi.
Convenient Location and City Access
Located just a short stroll from La Toc Bay Beach, our villa is a perfect retreat near Castries city center. Enjoy easy access to nearby dining options and shopping centers, all within a few minutes' drive.
Proximity to Airports and Local Attractions
With George FL Airport a mere 5.5 km away, and Hewanorra International Airport within reach, traveling to and from Bayside Villa St. Lucia is a breeze. Explore the vibrant city life and unwind on the nearby sandy shores - book your stay now for an unforgettable experience.
Important Information
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Policies
Check-in: 04:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Safety deposit box
- Tour desk
- Car hire
- Ski storage
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Board games/puzzles
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Grocery deliveries
- Outdoor furniture
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Smoke alarms
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Key access
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Ski storage
- Free wired internet
- Golfing on site
- Scuba diving on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Japanese garden
- Secured parking
- Fishing nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Snow sports gear
- Beach toys
- Paddle boating nearby
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment
Fully air conditioned; one queen bed; folding sofa (sleeps 1 adult / 2 children under 12 yrs); full self catering kitchen; private bathroom; private laundry; linens, bath towels & beach towels provided; housekeeping optional (request rate detail); free wireless Internet; cable TV; en suite safe; on-site taxi service; utilities (water, electricity & LPG) included. No smoking & no pets allowed.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Dressing room
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Private apartment in building
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Sofa bed
- Shower chair
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
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Superior One or Two-Bedroom Apartment
Fully air conditioned; 1 queen bed per room; pull out "double bed size" sofa (sleeps 1 adult / 2 children under 12 yrs); full self catering kitchen; private bathroom; private laundry; linens, bath towels & beach towels provided; housekeeping optional (request rate detail); free wireless Internet; cable TV; en suite safe;utilities (water, electricity & LPG) included. No smoking and no pets allowed.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Dressing room
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Private apartment in building
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Sofa bed
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
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Studio Apartment
Full self catering kitchen; fully air conditioned; private balcony; private bathroom; private laundry; linens, bath towels & beach towels provided; housekeeping optional (request rate detail); free wireless Internet; cable TV; en suite safe; utilities (water, electricity & LPG) included. No smoking & no pets allowed.
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Private apartment in building
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
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Standard Apartment
This spacious apartment consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, an oven and a microwave in the well-equipped kitchen. The apartment also offers a barbecue. The air-conditioned apartment provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a washing machine, a private entrance, soundproof walls as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Dressing room
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Private apartment in building
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Sofa bed
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
Guest Reviews
- thomas (10/5): -
- Bart (8/5): - Locatie is fantastisch. Met een heerlijk vrij zicht op de haven en luchthaven van Castries geen saai moment te beleven.
- Daniel (9/5): Endroit très sympathique - John très helpful.
Belle vue sur les bateaux de croisière Rien
- Fowler (10/5): -
- Noel (10/5): Great apartment with nice view - Since the beginning, the communication with the host was nice and fluent. He always answered and helped us quickly.
The apartment is spacious and comfortable. The view from the terrace to the bay of Castries is wonderful.
- Madaroland (9/5): -
- fiona (10/5): Castries stay - The view, the very comfortable bed, the excellent powerful shower, and it was great that the lovely owners were on site to help with any issues ( I locked myself out) & driving me to the supermarket and ferry for a small charge. Nothing. But would like to recommend that hiring a car would be a good idea for staying in this area as it is quite a long walk into Castries centre and uphill all the way back. Having said that, the owner will take you into the centre, pick you up from the ferry or airport for a reasonable price.
- Ibrahim (10/5): -
- Alice (10/5): Would definitely stay here again! Shirley and John were helpful and friendly. - Convenient location, friendly and helpful owners, beautiful view Enjoyed everything!
- Kamila (10/5): - Bayside Villa is a great holiday home. Inside the house, you will find everything you need for your holiday. The view from the terrace is breathtaking. John, the owner, is very welcoming and keen to help anytime you need him. Just be mindful that the house is much further from the town than Google Maps shows, as it is on top of the hill. It's around a 30-minute walk. The closest beach is around a 15-minute walk from there, with nice sand and a lot of room to rest; it's just next to the Sandals hotel. We decided to take a ferry to Dominica to spend a few days exploring another island, and John offered to take us to the terminal at 5 AM. Thank you.
- Cheryl (8/5): Place was very nice. We loved the balcony and spent a lot of time there. Kitchen had all the necessary small appliances. - Property was clean and in convenient location Would have liked more towels and toiletries. Other option maybe a laundry? We stayed a week so laundry would have been helpful
- Tricia (4/5): Location good but unit needs a freshening up! - Location was good but place was a disappointment! Place smelled of a gas leak and gas tank had to be disconnected, aired out before feeling confortable to stay there. Curtains had stains and so was the shower curtain.
- Mira (8/5): -
- Aðalsteinn (7/5): -
- Wolfgang (8/5): - John der Eigner, war ausgesprochen hilfsbereit und freundlich!
- Aketta (9/5): -
- Johannes (6/5): Santa Lucia lohnt sich - das Appartment hat eine tolle Sicht auf Castries - Unser Gastgeber John war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir haben zwei Ausflüge mit ihm gebucht. Er hat einen Pick-up der bei diesen Straßen wirklich nötig ist. Viele Schlaglöcher und unbefestigte Straßen. Es lohnt sich aber sehr, das die Insel wundschön ist. John hat uns auch bei der Buchung der Fährtickets geholfen und zum Supermarkt gefahren. In unmittelbarer Umgebung gibt es auch keine Restaurants oder Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Das Appartment liegt abgelegen. Sollte man nur buchen, wenn man Auto hat oder wenn man mit John Ausflüge unternehmen möchte. In der Beschreibung wird der Strand erwähnt. Man läuft ca. 15 Minuten um dann festzustellen, dass man nicht durch die Hotelanlage gehen darf sondern einen Trampelpfad gehen muss, neben einem stinkenden Gewässer. Der Beach ist schön aber es ist nicht möglich eine Liege oder Schirm zu mieten. Das Hotel wollte 200 USD für ein Tagesticket. Wer Badeurlaub machen möchte sollte lieber etwas am Rodney Beach buchen.
- Maxime (10/5): Une semaine au paradis - John est un hôte qui fera tout son possible pour que votre séjour se passe bien.
La vue sur la baie de Castries est magnifique. Une plage est accessible à quelques minutes à pied. La ville de Castries elle-même est accessible en quelques minutes en bus. Bus qu'on peut prendre juste à côté du logement pour aller où on veut.
L'appartement était très bien équipé et le lit confortables.
Si vous êtes patients les matins et débuts de soirée vous pourrez voir des colibris.
- Samayaah (10/5): - The view exceeded our expectation. Thank you Mrs John for your hospitality.
- Samuel (10/5): -
- Joanne (7/5): Quite basic but fine for a few days with spectacular views and a great host. - The view across Castries was splendid.
John the host is helpful allowing us to stay in the one bedroom apartment as the studio one we felt was too small for us. Issues raised were quickly dealt with and resolved by John. The driving up and down to get to and from the main road is quite nerve wracking until you get used to it. It would be better if a proper road surface was laid.
Lacking in crockery and utensils.
- Thomas (8/5): -
- Designz (8/5): Very good -
- Ignacio (10/5): Perfect place to combine work and relax. You have everthing you need and John can drive you wherever -
- Tobias (7/5): Good -
- Julieann (8/5): Very good - I liked the location, the views, privacy and cleaniless of the place. There wasn't anything not to like.
- Jones (10/5): Created wonderful memories here. Lovely views of the bay and well located to organise trips around island. - Lovely location to watch Castries from the comfort of your terrace. Owners on site, friendly and able to assist you getting around the island. Perfect for our stay. Nothing.
- Mark (10/5): Would recommend The Bayside Villas to friends and family. - Our John was very helpful and accommodating; excellent service.
- Nathan (10/5): Beautiful view, Fantastic host - Breathtaking view of Castries Harbor. Property owner met us at the airport and drove us directly to a grocery store to get our food for our stay (do this). Property owner was very helpful, even taking us on a day trip to the Soufriere area (for a fee, of course), and driving us to the airport when we left Castries. We will return to this property when we return to St Lucia. Warning: do NOT be fooled by Google Maps and think that you can simply walk from the airport to the property. You will regret it.
- Rita (9/5): Well maintained,secure, clean comfortable with genial hosts and stafff. - Access was a little difficult ,lower part of the access road roughly paved making walking difficult and could be better signed posted .One of my visirors was unable to find the place and turned back at the first attempt..
- Ian (10/5): Great apartments overlooking the bay - John and Shirley have a great place here overlooking the harbour. The view is great and the balcony is excellent to sit on at all times to watch the harbour below.
Clean apartment with free parking and WiFi.
Local taxi runs can be easily arranged for you.
Castries is a short drive a way. If you aren't great with hills then the drive is very steep but it's worth it for the view.
- Thera (10/5): Exceptional -
- Pio (9/5): Amazing view - The view was amazing, the parking and the availability of John, the owner.
The zone is quiet and safe.
Please feed the dogs that come looking for food Nothing. I only suggest to take something again at mosquitos at night, but this is common in the island.
- George (10/5): Beautiful home, amazing view, friendly host. - Beautiful view; quiet; well-equipped; very clean; friendly, helpful owner. Definitely need a car to get around.
- Nat (10/5): Thank you!!! Wars cannot express my experience - The hospitality!!! I felt like my parents sent me to visit my uncle John and auntie Shirley for the summer. Welcome me with open arms.. really enjoyed the apartment and a view!! I really got a chance to relax Everything was perfect!!
- Angela (9/5): Great views from the balcony… - Great location with lovely views. Had everything I needed for a few day’s stay. The owner of the property was just great, arranged my hotel pick up, arranged an excursion for me and got me to my ferry very, very early in the morning. Was impressed and would highly recommend. Nothing… all very nice.
- Stanicic (9/5): Good value for St Lucia - The accommodation offers small apartments/studios, it is not just a room. It has kitchen corner with all that is needed. It is quiet and each has privacy. Given the unjustifiable high prices of everything in St Lucia, it is a good value. The owner is helpful and readily available. Everything is very clean. The place and the surroundings appeared safe, and this is a big g issue in St Lucia. The view is to die for. Never gets old, day and night. Bed lamp and some small gadgets to fight aggressive mosquitoes needed. The biggest issue is there is nothing to buy food or eat nearby, unless with car, so you have to plan in advance on every meal.
- Matthew (8/5): A nice place to stay and explore the island of St Lucia. - A nice, clean property. Host very friendly and able to offer taxi/tours. A little out of the way, so will need to arrange transport.
- Marlene (9/5): Superb - Never good channel from the TV
- Garrett (10/5): Exceptional - Great spacious room.
Everything you need in a kitchen
Great view of the bay and port
Nice walk down the hill to Castries (25 mins)
- Mustafa (5/5): Passable - Location
- Jane (10/5): Wonderful - On st Lucia we loved the reception and the kindness of the people specially the owner of the villa Mr and Mrs Douglas thanks for your hospitality coming from Mr and Mrs galliot guadeloupe Everything was fine
- Marie-therese (8/5): The owner was very accommodating and was available via whatsapp to answer and questions and provide - The owner was very accommodating and was available via WhatsApp to answer any questions and provide us with items we needed eg. additional bin bags and toilet rolls. He even upgraded our one bedroom to two bedrooms! The accommodation was at the bottom of a very steep hill which was difficult to walk up in the heat.
- Williams (9/5): Superb - The view was scenic. Like a home away from home with Ms. Shirley checking in on us daily to ensure we were comfortable. More pillows were definitely needed.
- Raphael (10/5): Exceptional -
- Marianne (9/5): This was a great stay. The host was always available when I called, gave great directions and was flexible. This locatio - Extraordinary views, great location, safety and security was great. The parking was a bit challenging.
- Trevor (8/5): Very good -
- Robert (10/5): Exceptional -
- Maharaj (10/5): Exceptional apartment and very accommodating host - The apartment was very clean and well maintained. John the host was most accommodating and ensured safe pick up and drop off to and from airport. I booked the studio for my parents for 9 days and upon arrival they were treated to the 1 bedroom. John made sure they were well settled even though they got to the island almost midnight. He gave his word to me upon booking my parents will be taken care off and that he indeed did. They had everything you can think about in the kitchen and all appliances and electronics works well. Apart from the apartment itself they were very astonished by the amazing view and enjoyed looking at the cruise ships docking. I will definitely recommend. A few more pillows will definitely be a plus
- John (9/5): Peaceful out of town villa on a hill. - Good view of the bay. Le Toc Beach close by and clean. Local bus route at end of road. Steep hill from the apartment to the road.
- Azfar (7/5): Nice view, clean place. Good, safe place to stay for a night or two when in Castries. - The view from this villa is great! It looks over the port and small airport from a hillside vantage point. I like that our 2 bed room 1 bath apartment was fully air conditioned, which is important in the island hot/ muggy weather. Apt also has a small kitchen and table. Property has cameras everywhere and feels secured. Onsite parking is limited but available. Mango, papaya and other tropical plants view creates a serene environment. First, the entrance to this building is on a sharp corner and very steeping sloped. Can’t see beyond car hood. Dangerous in my opinion but many such places on island like this.
Apartment is clean and John, the owner/ manager, lives on site and is readily available via WhatsApp but apt does not get serviced during stays and for small things have to call.
Kitchen has bare minimum stuff. For example, no salt, pepper, sugar, cutting board and just one blunt knife. Bathroom had one small soap and that’s all. Bed rooms have queen beds. Pillows are old and very hard. These small things are cheap but supplying/ improving can easily make the experience much better.
- Adam (9/5): Superb -
- Tomasz (10/5): Great!! - Very supportive landlords, happy to advice and helped with problems that arisen during the stay, eg. full support after me and my 3YO kid been robbed on gunpoint, they provided advice, lended money and supported us all the time.
Highly reccomend. All was perfect.
- Bruce (4/5): Needs modernisation especially considering the money that customers are charged, - I liked the location - being able to look over to Castries harbour and sit outside in the balcony area. After arriving at the property I was bitten badly by bed-bugs (I originally thought it was Mosquitoes but it originated from the bed/bedding) I don't find this acceptable in any accommodation and made the Proprietor aware but no action was taken. Similarly the property developed a strong odor due to a leaking sink seal, making it almost uninhabitable. The Proprietor ascribed this to the gas cooker but the kitchen had obviously had damp issues before with evidence of leaks adjacent to the sink. I cheerfully tolerated all of this but should have received a partial refund or been given an alternative flat. The property needs modernisation ( as others have pointed out) and this would help to deal with issues such as this. There were also issues with the gas cooker pressure/supply too.
- Lorna (10/5): Exceptional - Accommodation was as expected with easy access into town. The views of the ocean was fabulous to wake up to. The host and staff were very friendly and accommodating. Taxi and tour service was also available and it was a very peaceful and pleasant experience.
- Zhenya (9/5): Superb - The most memorable thing about the apartment is the view. It is the perfect place for the morning coffee.
The apartment is clean and comfortable. It has everything for a nice vacation.
- Бандерос (8/5): Very good -
- Adam (8/5): Very good - Great views from the terrace! The host (John) is very friendly and helpful. Easy to get the local buses to/from Castries (during normal hours). The room had everything you needed (incl kitchen to cook your own dinner). No shops or restaurants within walking distance, but easy to buy food in Castries, take a bus back and cook yourself. Then you get a perfect view while eating and can get away from the city before it's dark.
- Rodney (7/5): Good -
- Nelson (9/5): Superb -
- Quentin (10/5): Best view in Castries - Fabulous views. Very clean,comfortable apartment. Kind and friendly hosts. No shop or bar or restaurant within walking distance. However, very easy to catch a bus to Castries
- Peter (9/5): Superb - Difficult to find. It is near the bottom of Bayside Drive.
- Tine (8/5): Very good - A nice place with beautiful view from balcony. Friendly staff and a good location relatively near beach and Castries The roads are a little steep. It is on a hillside.
- Alíz (10/5): Best view in Saint Lucia - Great apartment with all equipment needed, the view is really outstanding! John is very helpful and always available if you have any questions 😀
- Liang (9/5): Superb -
- Semaj (10/5): Exceptional -
- Sutha (8/5): Very comfortable villa. Host was great very helpful - Location, layout, cleanliness It was little far from the busy tourist spots
- Simon (8/5): - We enjoy our stay at Bayside villa, the view is amazing, the studio is clean, This place is for people who like simple kind of Life with no big luxury stuff. If you search a place low cost to stay that is fonctionnal & you are able to drive left side & do the grocery for your stuff it’s a place for you.
- Nyasha (7/5): Good - The view was spectacular. The villa was well laid out and equipped with all that is needed for your stay. The room is spacious with a large closet. The outside seating is perfect for relaxing and enjoying a meal or having a drink in a peaceful, scenic environment. There is cable tv and a strong internet connection. Finally, the hosts were super responsive and accommodated my early arrival and late departure. I was very grateful for that I had some issues with the toilet but it was immediately addressed by the owner once reported. The space can benefit from a bit more ventilation.
- Raul (10/5): Excellent - Beautiful location with nice view of the bayside
- Silas (10/5): Excellent - Host were very accommodating and personable
- Пепина (10/5): Very comfortable villa with an amazing view to the sea - The villa has an amazing view to the sea and the bay.
I spent most of the time in the terrace watching the ships and the yachts.
Very calm and peaceful place!
Clean and spacious. The kitchen is very well equipped.
The host is very supportive. Thank you, John! There is no supermarket or a shop nearby, so you have to be prepared in advance.
John, the host, informed me, so I asked the taxi to stop on the way, at a supermarket, to buy basic things.
Be prepared for mosquitos. :-)
- Niall (10/5): Exceptional -
- Anonymous (10/5): Exceptional -
- Linda (9/5): I really like this place everything was very good at this resort. Views were amazing everything was just as it was pictu - It has absolutely amazing views. It was private and quiet. the owner is very nice and helpful. The taxi driver that he use is very nice and you feel safe with him. you have to pay a taxi to take you everywhere based on the location. we had to pay $40 to the taxi driver to go to the grocery store and pick up food about 10 minutes away.
- Jonas (9/5): Superb -
- Michael (9/5): Exceptional. - Excellent beautiful decor one bedroom with well equipped kitchen. Individual balcony overlooking Castries harbour - very scenic view for beautiful photos.
Very friendly manager and very helpful when I got sick there. It is at the bottom of a steep road leading into a steep driveway. No supermarket in walking distance to stock up on food. However, the view is more than worth all of that.
- Miranda (10/5): Great views, Fabulous Host! - The view is spectacular! Communication with John was spot on from the moment of booking until we left. He made great recommendations and was easily available when I had questions. The hot water was properly hot and shower water pressure was fantastic!
The balcony was a great place for our morning breakfast and an easy place to wind down at night.
- Robertson (10/5): Perfect - Great place with the most beautiful view!! Spacious apartment with all necessary amenities!! Super secure!!
- Simon (10/5): Great holiday and would love to come back and atay again sometime - Great 11 day stay in St Lucia. John is a great host and helped us with taxis and recommendations of places to visit. The Apartment was clean and well maintained. Great location for siting and watching the cruise ships coming and going from Castres harbour. Also great for watching the private jets and small planes landing at Castres airport. (note.. no international flights in and out of this airport).
At the top of the drive there is a main road and this is used by the local minibuses, from here you can get into the centre of Castres for about 60p. from there you can get a bus to most places on the island.
highly recomended On a very steep hill!
- Afiwa (8/5): Amazing view and great hosts. Thanks John and Shirlyn. - The view of the bay
Hospitality of the hosts
Cleanliness of the property
Accessibility Beach and town Wider terrace
- Stefan (8/5): Very good -
- Christoph (10/5): Exceptional - Fantastic view over the bay! Very nice host who was extremely supportive with our trip (he organized a taxi for us and helped us in getting a rental car when all other options on the Island were booked out and our initial reservation was not honored by the big rental car company). Very comfortable apartment with all needed facilities. Highly recommend a stay. A car is needed.
- Ann (10/5): Unbeatable price and view - Everything! The view is absolutely breathtaking. The facility is no-frills but very pleasant. The kitchen is fully equipped so we ended up saving money by cooking more than expected. The pull-out sofa bed worked well for one of our kids. Nothing!
Be aware that if you stay here during one of Saint Lucia's many national holidays, public transportation, restaurants and even supermarkets may be closed. A taxi driver can help you find food, or you can eat at the Sandals resort across the street if you don't have children with you.
- Shanita (9/5): Highly recommended accommodation!!! - John was a great host. From the time I called and explained my last minute accommodation need, he came through. Very professional and quick in providing responses. The apartment is clean, has a great view and quiet enough. There's an airport nearby so planes can be heard and seen landing during the day, NOT at nights, so don't worry about your sleep being disturbed too much. Our youngest traveller enjoyed watching the planes land and take-off and watch the cruise ships that docked at the bay. The public bus stand is a few minutes walk from house, very convenient to catch a bus to Castries. The apartment is well furnished, with very stable internet service. All in all, we enjoyed our stay and we will definitely stay there again.
- Wicker (9/5): Superb -
- Olajumoke (8/5): Quite an experience with the steep surroundings, the lovely view, courteous and friendly locals - The location which was quite central. Easy public transportation. Lovely views The air conditioner in the bedroom was faulty though our host got us a fan.
- Josephine (8/5): Very good -
- Cyndy (10/5): Would stay again - We had everything we needed. The apartment was spacious and very clean. We were able to cook if we wanted and even do laundry as we needed.
- Anthony (9/5): Superb -
- Claudia (10/5): Niceeeeeee … - Well placed... John is very nice
The accommodation is good
I'll go back
- Shelia (8/5): Very good - The view was beautiful atop a hillside overlooking the bay. Spacious 1 bedroom with full kitchen, access to washing machine, lovely front porch for sailboat counting. Very quiet and serene.
Host wife Ms Shirley very lovely person, very graciously did grocery shopping for me. Well maintained grounds. Definitely recommend. Very steep driveway down to the apartment, not suitable for disabled, taxis reluctant to back down the hill. Floors slippery when wet, bed very hard, furniture outdated, NO TV in bedroom! Very remote location NOTHING around.
- jean-claude (2/5): Non conforme au descriptif del'hotel - L’hôtel n'est pas bilingue,demande de navette pour le ferry 3 mois avant l'arrivée et confirmation par téléphone 48 heures avant,résultat pas de navette.Situation pleine nature,rien autour,pas de voiture=prison.Surplombant la baie avec le bruit d'un aéro-club à 300 mètres et une cimenterie à coté de l’hôtel. Matériel de cuisine très usagé et rouillé,et de l'eau de pluie entrant par les fenêtres fermées .Climatisation et télévision,hors service.Très déçus et restés 1 nuit,sur les 10 prévus.Dommage!!!
- Cathy (10/5): Beautiful Villa centrally located... - My stay was fabulous...the villa was very spacious and extremely clean...view from balcony was awesome...Host made us feel welcomed...tourist attractions were all centrally located and within easy access... will definitely recommend to others...thank you John for making our stay wonderful...
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