Oceanfront Villa with Infinity-Edge Pool and Exceptional View

It was more than I ever could have expected. The Villa was wonderful and exactly as it is described in the ad and the pictures, except the sunsets are much more exquisite than described. It was so relaxing, it was hard to leave to venture out to see the island. St. Lucia is a beautiful island - very lush and exotic. Ena, our concierge, was extremely helpful prior to our trip and during the entire week helping us navigate comfortably. The owners put us in touch with a driver, Paul. Paul was most knowledgeable about St. Lucia and is an expert driver! I highly recommend Paul as a driver and tour guide. All the recommendations made by the owners and\or Ena were spot on.

Sur la Mer was everything we dreamed and imagined it would be!! It is even better than the pictures!! This was our first trip to St Lucia, but it will not be our last! St Lucia has plenty to do if you are adventurous, or you can just sit back and enjoy the beauty of it all from Sur La Mer!! The sunsets are breathtaking!! The owner is extremely accomodating in answering all questions and has several people on staff to assist you with anything you may need while you are there!!
We rented a car, which was a bit of an adventure in itself, since we are from the USA. The roads are not as bad as some reviews, except in places (such as the road up to Sur La Mer!!). That being said, Sur La Mer is located between Castries and Rodney Bay and it is not expensive to take a driver. From there, you can get to any excursions, so I don't really think a car is necessary...at least not for all week! Paul, the driver for Sur La Mer is absolutely fabulous!! He knows everything about the island and can give you lots of tips on where to go, and get you there safely!! While the trip from the airport seems a little pricey, look at it as your first excursion and enjoy the ride while learning all about St Lucia!
Ena, the rental agent and concierge, was always available to call when we needed help booking excurisons, or any kind of information. She set up a wonderful excursion for us that sailed from Rodney Bay to the Pitons, then docked in Soufriere where we went to the volcano,Sulpher Springs, got into a waterfall, Bontanical garden and a cocoa plantation where we had lunch!! Then we sailed to a black sand beach for snorkeling before returning to Rodney Bay!! It was a jam-packed day, but so much fun! She also scheduled massages for us, right on the veranda at Sur La Mer. It was beautiful and relaxing!!
We bought groceries and cooked quite a bit at the villa. Ena and Paul can tell you where to go to get the best fresh fish and anything you need! Rodney Bay has a nice beach aea in front of Spinnakers and they have good food and drinks. You can also walk just a short hike to Calabash Cove and use their beach and restaurant.
We only got a small taste of St Lucia on this trip and will go back again!! The island is wonderful, but the moments spent at Sur La Mer will be so relaxing and beautiful, you'll find it hard to leave!!

The house was just what we had in mind. The pictures portrayed it just as it was. The view was incredible! I loved waking up to that every morning. The pool was perfect along with all the outdoor living areas. Just what we needed, except a few more days would have been even better!! Thank you John and Dorothy for letting us stay at the perfect Caribbean villa!!!