Bananaquit House
Hillside, Anse Chastanet Road, Soufriere, St. Lucia
5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
Maximum Occupancy: 11
Description
Bananaquit House is situated in Soufriere with unparalleled views of the Caribbean Sea and the Piton mountains, a World Heritage Site. On a clear day St. Vincent is visible in the far distance. Soufriere is the third town of St. Lucia. It is a two-hour drive from Castries / George Charles Airport and 45 minutes drive from Hewanorra Airport. The drive-in volcano, the health-giving mineral baths, and the beautiful Diamond botanical gardens are situated in the area. Anse Chastanet Hotel and Anse Mamim beach is five minutes drive away and is renowned for its excellent snorkelling.
The house is named after the bananaquit bird and is surrounded by a colourful, terraced garden which is planted with bougainvillea, palms, mangoes, lilies and other exotic flora.
You enter the property through a pool terrace, with a fenced swimming pool ( 10 ft x 15ft) The terrace opens onto a large living area consisting of a dining area with a dining table which can seat 8 persons comfortably and offers views over the garden and of the sea and the mountains. The living area is adjacent and has ample seating consisting of three sofas and a chaise longue. There is small library of books and a cupboard equipped with many games and puzzles to keep the family entertained, a stereo system and a TV with a DVD player ( there is no TV reception in this area).
At the back of the house there is a well equipped kitchen with cooker, fridge/freezer, toaster, coffee maker etc. Adjacent is a laundry room with a washing machine.
There are five main bedrooms which can sleep eleven comfortably. Downstairs, bedroom I has a king size bed, ceiling fan, a private balcony with a spectacular view and an ensuite bathroom. Bedroom 2 also has a king size bed, ceiling fan and French doors that open out onto the garden. Bedroom 3 has a single bed and a set of bunk beds and a ceiling fan. Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a bathroom.
There are two additional bedrooms upstairs which share a bathroom – bedroom 4 has a queen size bed and a single bed and a table fan and bedroom 5 has two double beds and is cooled by a ceiling fan.
The floor below has a colonnaded gallery running along the length of the house, with a fish pond filled with lilies. This area is furnished with sofas and tables.
The house is equipped with 2 baby cots and 2 high chairs which are available to guests at no extra charge. There is also a gas barbeque. A safe is available for the use of house guests.
Three housekeepers are on duty from 8.30am to 3pm Monday to Friday and one housekeeper on duty Saturday and Sunday.
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Rates per Night
| Bedrooms | 2 | 4 | 5 |
Low Season
Apr 15, 2009 - Dec 14, 2009
3 Night Minimum | $470 | $555 | $665 |
High Season
Dec 15, 2009 - Apr 14, 2010
5 Night Minimum | $615 | $755 | $880 |
Low Season
Apr 15, 2010 - Dec 14, 2010
3 Night Minimum | $470 | $555 | $665 |
Specials
- 6 nights for the price of 7 applicable from March 1st - Dec. 14th 2010. All guests receive a complimentary arrival meal and rum punch.
Rate Notes
- Security Deposit: On-Island
- Bookings of 21 nights or longer have a 10% reduction on all villa rates.
- Rentals over Jazz Festival require a 5 night minimum and are subject to a 10% supplement.
- Christmas / New Year / Jazz and any other special events : No Tiered Rates Available.
- Christmas 10 to 14 night minimum depending on dates and villa.
- A supplement is applicable on Christmas/New Years and all other special events /periods:
- Jazz 2010 May 2nd 9th
- Cricket 2010 May 1st
- Cricket 2010 May 10th 14th
- 10% supplement applicable on all special events and a minimum of 5 nights required for any reservations that include any of these dates
- VAT tax will be applicable from as early as April 2010. The exact amount is not known yet but please be advised that this may apply to all bookings April 1st 2010 accordingly.
- Rates in U.S. dollars.
- Rates based on double occupancy per bedroom.
- Weekly rate is equal to seven times the nightly rate unless noted above.
- Rates subject to change without notice.
- Holiday rates and date periods may vary. Holidays may include Christmas, New Year's, Thanksgiving, Easter, President's Day, etc.
- Additional fees may apply. Call for details.
Rental Notes
- Access road is rough; rental of 4 wheel drive vehicle recommended.
- Paul is the caretaker and gardener. He can sleep at the premises on request at no extra charge.
- There is a dog on the premises which can be removed if guests prefer.
- Please note that our housekeepers are not trained nannies and should not be expected to look after and/or babysit infants and children. If you do make babysitting arrangements with the staff, please be advised this is at your own risk.