'OUR BEACH VILLA' - 3 MIN WALK TO BEACH, SML & LG GROUP, WEDDING,FAMILIES

Travelled with our blended family of (11) 14 year old up to 30 for a week of relaxation and activities and family time. Chris and Merlin were amazing at taking care of our every need. They both prepared whatever meals we requested! Rooms were clean and comfortable.

At Lucia taxi service is a bit steep.

Great location and vacation for our family

There was no communication, once I'd made my reservation (not even driving directions), which was a bad sign. Then we found our way there but the previous tenants had decided to check out late, so our space wasn't ready until the next day. We stayed on the second floor the first night and had no access to the pool on the third floor (and the hot tub is only for the second floor but wasn't yet attached to plumbing, anyhow). The villa was too far from anything by foot, so a lot of driving was required. The villa is up a crazy steep driveway. Staff at the villa were very friendly but there was really not much advice about where to go. To get to the closest beach you have to walk past piles of garbage in a back lane next to another property and then the beach (ocean and sand) are "free" but it is really the resort's beachfront and you feel like a pauper, climbing over a slab of concrete to get to the beach and then unable to sit anywhere... We were told to drive across a grassy field to get to another beach (near Fort Rodney), but the off-roading was so harsh that our rental car was damaged. That beach was accessible by the main road (would have been safer). Unfortunately, again the beachfront wasn't nice unless you wanted to walk through the resort area. The villa was clean, but the kitchen ants were really a menace, made it quite unappetizing to cook. The best restaurants were in Gros Islet (the staff didn't tell us about the Friday night street party until AFTER we ate). Elegance Cafe was the only place recommended by the staff. It was delicious Indian food but expensive and there were locals having a Rotary Club meeting while we ate, which was awkward in a small space. Even that restaurant was a car drive away. Couldn't get anywhere by foot. Overall, I would recommend staying in a different area of Saint Lucia. We drove the entire country, south to north (and then back south, via a different route). I would try staying in Marigot Bay next time instead of in Cap Estate, to be in a more beautiful spot. I would also want to stay where I could walk from my villa to a beautiful beach and to restaurants. Sadly, that may mean resorts have the monopoly. I wouldn't stay at this villa again. I can see why it would work well for a large wedding party. Lots of space. View from the veranda of the the sun rising over the ocean is beautiful. Not great for a family or for fewer people who want access to a beach and who want to spend the day on foot, car parked

We enjoy our trip at Villa Gina, it was beautiful and comfortable.

A special big thanks to Chris and Niah who took care of us every time we need.

Everything was absolutely wonderful. Chris and Niah were two of the nicest people we came across on our entire vacation. The food they made was fantastic. Anything you asked of them was met with a smile and a "Yes, of course".

I can safely say that this vacation wouldn't have been the same without them. As for the house, it was absolutely beautiful, kept very clean, and, while we were here, it truly felt like home. My only regret is that I can't take Chris and Niah home with me, they were truly fantastic.

I think I speak for everyone in my family when I say thank you so much for everything, you truly made this trip into a once in a lifetime experience.

Thank you, so much!

The property was beautiful however nearby construction was not disclosed by the owner and access to the beach was not easy. The view from the balcony looking over the water and mountains was spectacular. However felt isolated at times and transportation (taxis) were not always reliable and were more expensive than we had anticipated. The inside and outside of the villa could use a few repairs and a bit of up dating. Some of the toilets did not work properly.

The onsite managers Chris and Niah were attentive and good problem solvers. They are hard workers and all requirements and requests were handled immediately and with a smile!! We appreciated the way Chris and Niah kept everything inside clean and organized.

A group took a tour off the beaten track by "Marlin" and it was delightful, more fun than the large tour that we took. The large tour around the island by land and sea was very expensive, and more expensive than we were led to believe.

St Lucia is a beautiful island with spectacular views!!