Avis Beautiful , Spacious House with a private pool.

I had a fair time but I figured although the other 3 people that didn't come on the trip my cousin & I would still have access to the other bedrooms if we wanted to switch or if something was wrong with a problem in one of the bedrooms which did happen with my cousin's room but the doors were locked and no access was given. I was told by the person who facilitated the cleaning stated she didn't want to clean all the bedrooms although I thought it was her job & why we tipped her. Another problem I had was paying for air conditioning; $250 for 6 days? I don't know how the owner came to that amount especially with only access to 2 out of 5 bedrooms & a kitchen/livingroom but sie la vie! Anyway the maid & driver were nice. I think I'll stay in the U.S. for awhile in a hotel for my next birthday.

The villa is spacious with great views. Beds are very comfortable, with (essential) mosquito nets. Kitchen is adequate but without much work surface. Swimming pool is fantastic, long enough to swim lengths and the water is warm. It is away from tourist centres. However it is not isolated, in fact the grass strimming in the neighbouring property was loud (about one day a week), and the traffic on the main road can just be heard – especially at weekends when motorcyclists seem to test their machines on the hill. That aside it is usually very quiet and peaceful. It is hard to find the villa without a satnav or Google map type application (ask for the Fox Grove Inn – it is next door – but that is currently closed so there are no signposts from the main road). Albina kept the villa spotlessly clean. She also fixed several problems that arose. We believe we were just unlucky and had problems with the water supply, toilet not flushing, a pool repair and a mix-up over booking dates. However each of these was sorted on the day it occurred and we were there for a whole month, so most days were fine. Albina was easy to contact, and was often on the site cleaning the (unoccupied) owner’s villa downstairs. Razia was also easy to contact. Follow the advice from Razia in the villa guide about protecting yourself from mosquitoes.

Our family enjoyed our time together in this relaxing atmosphere. The views are gorgeous, the private pool ideal, and the house accommodations were all that was needed. We had a little trouble finding the place as initially our gps wasn’t working and the sign indicating our turn was so faded, it was barely readable. But we made it and the week was lovely!

Great week at Razia’s villa. Fantastic communication and she promptly answered any queries. Lots of good local information given and a really well equipped villa. The pool was fabulous. Highly recommend and thanks again

Perfect villa for a restful stay away from the hustle and bustle. Felt like we were deep in the jungle! Thanks Razia

Grounds and view are beautiful. If you are looking for a quiet spot away from all the action, without other tourists on top of you, this is the spot for you. No beach or restaurant in walking distance, you’ll need a car. Pitons, Castries and Northend where the action is are anywhere from 45mins to 1.5hrs drive away so plan accordingly for outings. There is no AC and den main family area fan was broken for our stay so it was pretty hot, but no AC was listed, so that is not a ding, just plan for being hot. The pool was very refreshing and whole family enjoyed it. We had a bad storm at the end of our stay that took out power, water, phone and cell towers. Again, not the property or owners fault and they graciously extended our stay an extra day due to canceled flights. With St Lucia trips I recommend you take extra clothes, medication and have backup plans at home for the “what if“ of unexpected storms. Airport closes completely even when you think it’s not that bad weather wise. Razia and Albina were responsive and helpful.

A piece of what I imagine paradise to be. This beautiful villa is nestled away in the middle of the rainforest. The scenery is stunning and the swimming pool is bigger and better than the pictures show. It even lights up different colours at night. We stayed in Aug and it was extremely hot. Would of benefitted from air con but you can’t have it all. The cleanliness of the villa was outstanding. Be prepared for midges and bites and take pack plenty of repellants. Note that the villa is only open to guests on the top floor. This was ample for our party of people. We so enjoyed looking at and tasting the tropical fruits around the villa

Great property, very clean, lovely housekeeper. We had a great time.

We enjoyed our stay at Villa Colibri which is on the eastern side of the island, with lovely views across land towards a bay as depicted in the photographs. The house itself appears isolated although there are neighbours in the vicinity, but they do not encroach on the property. Within the house, the photos capture the simplicity, openness and clean lines of the design; it is suitably furnished in keeping with the general look of the house and the long veranda opens up a wonderful space to relax and enjoy the view. The fixtures and fittings in the house have not been updated for a while and are not up to a standard one would expect. The kitchen in particular needs attention; despite that, we found that things work in their own idiosyncratic way. I believe maintenance and repair has been challenging, but the agent for the house and the staff who attend it have been helpful and responsive, stepping up quickly with solutions when appliances failed. We have been pleased with the many pleasant and friendly interactions with people we met during our stay; that certainly added to our enjoyment of our holiday. The house has overhead fans supplemented by standing fans but does not have air conditioning. For the most part that has not been an issue in December as the evening breeze was sufficiently strong to keep us comfortable. The location of the house has certain drawbacks – it takes over an hour to go across to the western side of the island where you will find most of the resorts and restaurants. But if that is not what you were looking for on a day-to-day basis, a trip across to Soufriere or further north is perfectly enjoyable for the odd day trip. There are brochures for activities and places to visit, and the agent can provide you with contacts for excursions and other activities, including testing for your return journey. If you are used to foreign travel to less travelled areas, are open to a holiday that requires more self-sufficiency, and you want privacy, you may enjoy this property as we did. One serendipitous find was an importer-restaurant business close to the airport, which is 30 minutes away, where the food and ambiance was delightful. There we could purchase delicacies and fresh food directly from France to supplement food from the local supermarket. So much of enjoyment is about expectation. Our holiday was enjoyable with a bit of adventure and the quiet we sought. December 2021

The experience was great. The home was beautiful and inviting. The host was very receptive to any concerns we had. Harvey is very laid back and calming. I plan to visit again once the quarantine is lifted and hope this property is available.