Castries Vacation Rental villa: Castries

Villa Frangipani - A beautiful place to stay in St Lucia

Description Villa, 1712 sq. ft.,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 2 Bathrooms
Amenities near the ocean, rural, garden, terrace, balcony, satellite or cable
Rates per property
Must pay in British Pounds
£400 - £450/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$656 - $738/week 
Dylyn Riley Dalton
+44 (0)20-7358 9257
Speaks: English

Photos and Description of the Castries vacation villa rental 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom + 1 garden shower, sleeps a maximum of 6

A unique holiday home in a stunningly gorgeous ecological location overlooking the city. Big, beautiful, and set amongst flowering plants and tropical fruit trees in one acre of lush hillside, you’re unlikely to find a villa with more spectacular views. This is not a tourist resort in the usual sense, there is no pool, but this holiday home has loads more to offer. The largest and best value-for-money villa on the island sleeps six in comfort but is just as cozy for two. Get a taste of real St Lucian community life here. In several homes nearby live the large extended family of the villa’s owner, so there is no shortage of thoughtful attention, and of baby-sitters! Caretaker ‘Gabo’, a retired head-chef legendary in the capital for his fine cooking and wicked West Indian rum punches, has passed on his skills to his daughter Julie who will delight you with delicious creole dishes and fabulous cocktails on the veranda as the sun goes down over the Caribbean Sea. Sheer magic!
Castries villa rental - The villa Frangipani

The villa Frangipani

Castries villa rental - Entrance to the Villa Frangipani

Entrance to the Villa Frangipani

Castries villa rental - Lounge opens out on to huge verandah

Lounge opens out on to huge verandah

Castries villa rental - back garden view of the Villa Frangipani

back garden view of the Villa Frangipani

Castries villa rental - View from villa - Vigie peninsula and beach

View from villa - Vigie peninsula and beach

Castries villa rental - The master bedroom

The master bedroom

Castries villa rental - Dining area on the 50 ft long verandah

Dining area on the 50 ft long verandah

Castries villa rental - The villa Frangipani

The villa Frangipani

Castries villa rental - Morne Fortune

Morne Fortune

Castries villa rental - The beach on the Vigie peninsula

The beach on the Vigie peninsula

Castries villa rental - Harbour entrance

Harbour entrance

Castries villa rental - Caribbean sea view

Caribbean sea view

Location: St Lucia

Nearest Airport: Hewanorra International airport at 77 Miles
Nearest Ferry: Castries at 1 Miles
Nearest Beach: beach at 1.0 Miles
Car: not necessary
Situated in the heart of a semi-rural neighbourhood on the very edge of the capital, members of the community are mostly related and have a sense of responsibility to each other. This caring hospitality is extended to Frangipani guests, but there is no intrusion on your privacy. Far from the madding crowd but within easy reach of restaurants, clubs and shopping, the villa is just 1 mile to the centre of town. It is also 1 mile to the nearest beach on the Vigie peninsula - a twenty minute walk or a very short transport journey through the most picturesque landscapes of eastern Castries. It is not necessary to hire a car. Little 12-seater public transport buses are frequent and loads of fun, and the bus stop is just yards from the villa. Your patronage will benefit the environment and the local people.

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Rental Rates for this vacation villa rental in Castries, St Lucia

Rental Basis:
per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
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Low Oct 1, 2009 - Dec 13, 2009 £400 - - - - - 1 Week
High Dec 14, 2009 - May 31, 2010 £450 - - - - - 1 Week

Additional information about rental rates

  • High season rental rates are £450.00 per week when 1 or 2 people occupy the villa, £550.00 per week for 3 or 4 people, and £650.00 per week for 5 or 6 people - 1 child under 14 is included free of charge in these prices (eg 4 adults and 1 child = £550.00). . The low season rental rates are £400.00 per week for up to 4 people with 1 child going free, and £550.00 per week for 5 or 6 people, with 1 child under 14 to go free of charge. A 25% deposit of total rent at the time of booking will secure. Balance including £100.00 returnable security deposit to be paid six weeks before commencement of rental period. Any bank charges must be paid by the guest. Payments by a cheque drawn on a UK bank account do not attract bank charges but a payment from outside the UK will usually incur a bank charge of about £20.00.
  • If at all possible, it would be appreciated if holidays could be booked from Sunday to Sunday please. If you cannot manage this, please call or E-mail and we will see how we can accommodate you on dates of your choice.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation villa rental in Castries, St Lucia

Property Type:
  • villa (detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 1712 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • near the ocean
  • rural

Theme:
  • romantic
  • family

General:
  • private chef
  • security system
  • towels provided
  • sunbed
  • telephone
  • linens provided

Kitchen:
  • grill
  • 4 ring stove
  • kitchenette
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • hob
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine

Dining:
  • dining room
  • seating for 12 people

Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Bathroom 3 - Outdoor Shower, Garden shower room

Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 6 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 King, 1 Twin/ Single, Sturdy single bed folds up
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Double, 1 Baby Crib
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Twin/ Single
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • CD
  • books
  • books adult
  • music library

Outside:
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • parking off street
  • unscreened porch/lanai
  • garden
  • terrace
  • balcony
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • outdoor grill
  • 2 garden chairs
  • 1 beach chairs

Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • long term renters welcome
  • wheelchair accessible
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome

Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • golf
  • wind-surfing
  • water skiing
  • mountain biking
  • mountaineering
  • paragliding
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • surfing

Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper optional

Onsite Equipment:
  • automobile optional
  • beach towels
  • cooler large

Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • duty free shops
  • fitness center
  • forests
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • library
  • marina
  • rain forests

Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • deepsea fishing
  • fly fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • hiking
  • jet skiing
  • live theater
  • mountain climbing
  • pier fishing
  • rafting
  • sight seeing
  • snorkeling
  • surf fishing
  • whale watching
  • whitewater rafting

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • reefs
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
  • volcano
  • waterfalls

Nearby Activities:
  • golf privileges optional

Nearby Services:
  • babysitting
  • massage therapist
  • medical services

Notes: There are 2 traditional adjustable teak steamer chairs (sunbeds) with full length cushions, plus 1 out-of-doors chair. Bedclothes are changed once a week, towels are changed when you want them, and a weekly maid service is included in the price. Make arrangements direct with our chef/caretaker to cook for you if and when you require.

Further details for this vacation villa rental in Castries, St Lucia

Situated on a hill, the villa attracts every cross current of cool air so there is no need for air conditioning. The spacious master bedroom (17ft x 14ft) has a king-size bed, plus a sturdy folded single bed for a third person. There are two further double bedrooms (12ft x 12ft), one with a double bed, and the other with two single beds. Each bedroom is equipped with an electric fan. There are two bathrooms, one en-suite to the master bedroom and one between the double bedrooms. There is also a wooden enclosed shower in the garden. The huge living-room (25ft x 25ft) has a breakfast bar, and is furnished with two four-seater settees, two matching armchairs and other comfortable seating, and there are pretty patterned straw mats on the stained wooden floor.

There is satellite/cable television, stereo system with radio, built-in dock for iPod and socket for any MP3 player, and a telephone. The living-room opens out onto a magnificent veranda (15ft x 44ft) with breathtaking views all around. The veranda has a solid round pine table which seats up to 12 guests, also a Mexican hammock, two teak loungers, and two rocking chairs for your further relaxation and comfort. The kitchen comes equipped with a large American refrigerator, microwave, oven, and all you'll need for self catering. (But if you want our splendid chef Julie to prepare your meals, all you do is ask her!). There is a spacious utility room with a washing machine, electric iron, and other useful amenities. Bedclothes are changed once a week, and towels when you want them. The villa is cleaned once a week.

There is no pool. All the neighbours have gardens where they grow fruit and vegetables, some keep a few chickens, a sheep, or a goat or two. Eco-tourism here is at its friendliest - you can choose the best of both worlds - sand and sea, and also a look into the culture of St Lucia's most charming people.

Other Activities: helicopter sight-seeing

Reviews for this vacation villa rental in Castries, St Lucia

Rating
5 out of 5

Frangipani Villa

Ruth1955 Swansea, Wales, uk
Review Submitted: June 7, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009
We have recently returned from a wonderful week at the Villa Frangipani(May 2009) .The whole family had a fantastic time! The views from the verandah were breathtaking and you really felt at one with nature. We were made to feel very welcome by Paulie, Gabbo, Julie and Hidden and the meal Julie and Gabbo prepared for us was a true feast! Paulie was a great guide - full of information and always smiling! Nobody wanted to come home! Thank you very much - a very memorable holiday and we can''t wait to come back!!
Owner's Response: My husband Chris and I spent six and a half months in St Lucia building a flat below the villa and returned home to London just before this family arrived there. Building was hard work - but such rumbustious fun that we did not want anything to end. Our stay was indeed lengthy, but sometimes we just couldn’t drag ourselves away from the view, muchless finally to yank ourselves away home!
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Rating
5 out of 5

We had a wonderful time!!!

Amia and Danielle Cheltenham Spa, Gloucestershire
Review Submitted: September 9, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
Nearly a whole year went into planning and looking forward to this holiday with a difference, helped along by enthusiastic emails from the owner of the villa Frangipani. But arriving in St Lucia was by far the best thing to happen to me and my girl-friend in a long and difficult time. We treated ourselves to this holiday after working hard to secure our BA degrees, and we have just returned from a truly brilliant 2 weeks in St Lucia . When we first saw Dylyn’s Holiday Rental site, we liked both the villa and the reviews, and we emailed asking a couple of questions. Back came a quick reply, and for the next 12 months she whetted our appetites with entertaining responses to just about anything we asked. Dylyn described the beauty of her local beach on the Vigie peninsula along with reminiscences and humorous stories about some of the characters around. And when we got to her favourite beach we were not disappointed, and we feasted on Miss Pam’s yummy (and cheap!) dhal purees and ‘bakes’ at her rustic table under the spreading umbrella tree. We got nice stories of some of the hill residents near the villa (most of whom are related to Dylyn), and so by the time we got to our holiday home we not only knew names but felt we’d already met the neighbours! And what a fine bunch of people they are – kept bringing us a variety of luscious mangos which were in full season, and sugar-cane from their gardens. We spent lazy times chilling out on Frangipani’s veranda, and for a rented house we think that the spectacular view must rival any on the island. We occasionally got Ganza’s taxi (he’s within shouting distance of the villa), and for two days we hired a jeep to go round the island and were bowled over by the gorgeous lushness everywhere. But for short distances we travelled mostly on small buses where good-natured locals always had something jokey to say or to sing about! Dylyn got her friends to include us at a picnic party on beautiful Reduit beach in Rodney Bay and this was a very enjoyable day . A great holiday and the villa suited us (and our purses!) absolutely fine. We were sorry to leave - and we will miss those jolly emails on the lovely villa and the stunning island of St Lucia !
Owner's Response: Although this review made me happy, it also made me sad. A whole year has gone by since these lovely girls and I were to-ing and fro-ing with chatty e-mails, and now the holiday is over how I will miss their cheerful banter!
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Rating
5 out of 5

60th Birthday Celebrations

JosieM Luton, Bedfordshire
Review Submitted: August 16, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2008
Review Submitted: 16 August 2009 - Date of Stay: August 2008
Josie, Marilyn, Gwen and Viola.
My sisters and I stayed at Villa Frangipani for three weeks in August 2008.

The moment I saw those pictures of Villa Frangipani I knew that was the place I wanted to stay, and when my sisters and I arrived, we were not disappointed. I quickly nabbed the wonderful en-suite master bedroom, and soon felt I had come home.

Mornings were spent on the very wide balcony watching the sun come up and partaking of the many mangoes and other tropical fruits we either bought or were given to us by friendly neighbours. Evenings spent watching the sun going down and the lovely lights of Castries coming on were a delight.

We were there to celebrate my 60th birthday, and the surprised party attended by neighbours and Dylan’s friends (whom we had met at a wonderful beach party on Veggie Beach). It was certainly a memorable day for me. I could not think of a better way to spend a 60th birthday.

We came together from America, Canada and England, and this year when we met up in England we were still discussing the wonderful time we had at Villa Frangipani and the peaceful days on Veggie Beach. We all agreed that I made a wonderful choice when I selected our accommodation. We all agreed that we will definitely be making a trip back to Frangipani. It is the best holiday I have ever had and anyone who is looking for a holiday with a difference should stay at the Villa Frangipani.
Owner's Response: I had already been told by my jolly friends who live in Castries that they'd invited Josie and her sisters to one of their lovely eat-and-drink-as-much-as-you-like picnics on gorgeous Vigie beach. And when they heard that Josie had a birthday coming up, they surprised her with a bring-a-dish party on her Big Day, with her sisters supplying the booze - and inviting the neighbours too!

Oh yes, the villa Frangipani is simply designed for happy things happening for fun people creating great memories of a wonderful holiday in St Lucia!
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Rating
5 out of 5

The real caribbean

John & Christy London UK
Review Submitted: June 8, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
My wife, 2 year old son, and I stayed at Frangipani for 2 weeks in March 2009. The house, although relatively recently built, has all the style of traditional tropical architecture. Both the balcony and the view from it are every bit as good as they're cracked up to be, and the interior spaces are generous, attractive, and functional. The natural cross ventilation works well, so we didn't miss airconditioning, though it takes a bit of practice to get the louvres set right for a comfortable night's sleep. In this kind of building there is virtually no sound attenuation and quite a bit of light spillage in the morning, so we found ourselves waking early. Edward has got us used to that anyway, so no big problem.

Although the setting is said to be rural this is really the Caribbean version of suburbia - a bit wilder than North London where we live, but plenty of houses, and people, around. This was good for Edward - lots of children, plus their footballs and toys, and supervising parents. We felt comfortable letting him play across the street, which is a steep, unsurfaced cul de sac with just the occasional car passing slowly up or down.

The owners, Dylyn and Chris, have an apartment below the main house, and their presence was a boon - very helpful when we needed it, but respectful of our privacy when we didn't.

We rented a car, at enormous expense, but you need one if you are to get around easily. Although the house sits way above the town it is less than 5 minutes' drive to the streets of Castries below, or the highway north to Rodney Bay.

All in all, a good spot, in fact I can't think of a better one in all my years of holiday travel.
Owner's Response: As this reviewer is an architect with experience of working in the tropics, we feel especially flattered by his positive comments. His energetic 2 year old son Edward was a total hit, adored by the neighbourhood kids and greatly missed when the holiday ended.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Wonderful island hideaway

S&V England
Review Submitted: March 17, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
We stayed for a week in March and loved it. You'll get the best of both worlds here with a chance to experience local life (and those magnificent views) while still being close enough to most of the islands attractions. We found a car useful for a few days to get out and explore the island but by no means necessary if you're prepared to hop on one of the very efficient buses along with the locals!

Dylyn and Chris (The owners) were great to have on hand and went out of their way to offer advice and show us around when we asked.

Particular highlights included Marigot Bay, Pigeon Point, dinner at the Coal Pot (local) and of course the legendary Friday night jump up at Gros Islet.
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