​We have had the greatest time here in St. Lucia and Janus has been incredibly hospitable and a great service. Here are some tips that I hope future guests will find helpful: 

-We were here to celebrate a 40th birthday so we made a reservation for dinner at Jade Mountain at Sunset. It was quite expensive (if you’re a drinker like us!) but it was hands down, one of the best nights I’ve had in my life. The view was incredible and the staff worked us up with so many little extras and they had an awesome steel drum player going around each table and he took requests. So great!

-Right as the sun goes down at the house, you will see nature come alive. We love sitting in the pool at night to watch the bats and hear all the amazing noises. We even saw an opossum climb the papaya tree to feast on a papaya one night.

-Rent a car and explore! Keep in mind the roads are windy so take caution. We drove to Rodney Bay and Marigot Bay one day. It was fun but we all agreed staying in Soufriere was the best choice.

-We echo previous guest sentiment about Sugar Beach. It was breathtakingly Beautiful.

-We found that due to the time of year we were here, that many restaurants were closed- especially for dinner. If that happens to you, Mango Tree or Sugar Beach are on option. We also cooked at home a couple nights.

-Anse Chastanet – The have a good restaurant on the beach. It was a bit pricey but the veggie burger was Delicious!
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In closing you will enjoy your trip here! From the amazing views, friendly people, culture and the beautiful beaches and nature, you will be very glad you came!

DONNIE

This is our first time to St. Lucia, and we’re so happy with our decision to stay in this gorgeous villa. It’s secluded and romantic but a quick stroll into the local culture when you want it! First suggestion – rent a car. 

It’s nice to have, and a lot of the local attractions are within driving distance with parking. The streets are no joke – very bumpy and narrow and winding! After a day or so, you get the hang of it. 

On our first full day, we walked into town for Zaka Coffee in the morning. Good red coffee, and a fun atmosphere. We also came here for a smoothie later in the wek and it was delicious. Very filling! After exploring the downtown, a bit, we stopped to have a beer at the local bar across from Ruby’s on the way back to the Villa’s road. Don’t know the official name, but its worth a stop. The bartender, Natty (long A) is very friendly and will chat with you about local things to do. We had a couple of Pitons and headed out to get lunch at Fedos (follow Signs). It’s a decent little neighborhood restaurant. Had the grilled fish one day and fries. The chicken roti another day. Was not a fun of the roti. I would suggest a fish dish if you go. 

Later that night, we took the Sunset Cruise. HIGHLY recommended this. It’ s about $130.00 usd a couple but worth it. Endless rum punch, appetizers and FUN. The crew is all about having a good time. They play fun music and the sunset and views are outstanding. They only run on Tuesday’s and Friday, so plan accordingly. “They do a pickup at Sugar Beach so you can experience those views as part of the cruise”. 

Next must do – The Tet Paul Nature Trail. This is such a beautiful hike that only takes about an hour, counting photo stops. We were so happy we decided to go this route vs. the 4-hour nature hike. Your camera is a must – OMG. So beautiful. 

Dinner – Hotel Chocolat (Boucan Restaurant) was delicious and such a cool/modern atmosphere. Definitely go around 5:30pm for a drink before dinner. The sunset behind the Piton is breathtaking. Dinner service starts at 6pm. The food is phenomenal. We had multiple drinks, a risotto app, tow entrees and a dessert for about $175.00 total including tip. They also throw in a lot of things to taste along the meal free of charge. 

Don’t underestimate the beautiful infinity pool during the afternoons. It’s so relaxing. The view is ridiculous. So nice to have a backyard. 

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A couple of notes: 

• Ruby’s doesn’t seem to open until 3pm – we’ve tried to have lunch here twice – heard its great so planning on going for an early dinner after this week. 
• The local grocery stores do not have fresh meat/seafood like we were expecting, but there are local street markets with items if you go early. Janus kindly brought us fresh fish one day! So nice. 
• Call Simon Says for tours! He’s great and seems to really care about your time here. He offers multiple excursions where he picks you up at the waterfront. 
• Take advantage of the phone Janus provides -  he always answered our calls and was willing to help answer any questions we had. He’s a wonderful host! 
• Petit Peak food was nothing special, but it was nice to be on the water when drinking. Wouldn’t consider it a must. 
• Having a full beach day at Anse Chastanet beach tomorrow – will report back! 

This beach was absolutely beautiful, got a hut and two chairs all day for $33.00USD, great deal. Lunch at the restaurant was delicious. About $14.00 per sandwich. I had the pork and chicken sandwich. HIGHLY recommend spending a day here! 

• Do the Simon Say snorkel tour. You will stop at 3 spots and have a wonderful meal at his family restaurant for $140.00 per couple. All fees for snorkeling and lunch included. Plus, beers!  
• Sugar Beach Bayside Restaurant was very nice for dinner. We had the mussels and seafood chowder. (each about $22-$24USD). Nice atmosphere but a ton of bugs (we sat along the water -  sit higher up away from the water). 

The supermarket in town was helpful for small dinner items like rice, vegies, and alcohol. We picked up a few Piton Six Packs here to enjoy the pool.  

Took a drive up north one day to Castries – not extremely touristic-friendly in terms of things to do. We only stayed a couple of minutes and drove back south to Marigot Bay. This spot was beautiful but a ghost town now because of off-season. Still very pretty! 

​Highlights:

• Sunset Cruise on Mystic Man Cruise
• Tet Paul Nature Trail
• Boucan Dinner at Hotel Chocalat
• Simon Says Snorkel Tour
• Anse Chastanet Beach Day!!

Janus was a great host and we had such a wonderful time here! There really is nothing like lounging in the pool and staring at those Pitons. Can’t wait to see picture of the new development, Janus!  

Flannery and Patrick (RollTribe!) 
Columbus, Ohio

​This was our first time in St. Lucia and we must say, its breathtaking. The island Is filled with so much to do. Driving to Rodney bay was the highlight. On another note; Janus was amazing!! He always checked in on us and brought us fruit and bread. His gracious attitude and love for the island is infectious. With that being said, below are our final thoughts. 

​Get out and explore the island. You’ll find so many cool things in your journey. Soufriere is beautiful. The locals can be aggressive but a simply “No Thank You” will work. 

Enjoy! 

Doug & Jay

​Our time in St. Lucia, in this Villa was spectacular! The Villa and the view is incredible! I f we could, we would quit our jobs and live here forever!

Janus…Janus! That’s all we can say. He has been a great host. He picked us up on a Sunday and provided us with groceries to hold us over until we could go into the town and buy. He was full of great advice on places to visit, restaurants to eat at, and contact information. He even provided us with fresh bread his mother baked every other day (delicious). Hurricane Matthews came and rained us in for 2 days and Janus checked in on us and made sure we had enough supplies!

Now for the rest of St. Lucia. Due to the rain, we lost 2 days, but we made most of the other days. Ruby’s was one of our best dining experiences. She was closed most of the week and opened on our last night, but the wait was worth it. The margarhete pizza was delicious and the fried calamari was life! Highly recommend going.

•  Hotel Chocolat/Boucan Restaurant – We had a lovely afternoon dining at the restaurant for dinner. The view of the Piton was beautiful as we watched the sun set. It was a bit pricey but the food was good (not the best), the Pumpkin soup was great and the Chocolate Molten cake was amazing (get it). The drinks wasn’t the best, or maybe it was just us.
•  Sugar Beach Restaurant- Beautiful ambiance and the food was fantastic! Much better than chocolat. Every course was rich and flavorful! Would’ve gone again if we had the time.
•  Sulphur Springs- Due to the storm we couldn’t dip into the mud, but we did get to run in on our skin (the white mud). Also due to the storm we got to do the tour for free! Even if we had to pay, it would still be worth the trip.
• Diamond Waterfall- Very beautiful, went for free, making it even better! Great place to bath.
• Soufriere Zip-lining- MUST GO! It was great, better than tree top zip-lining. After the first course, the remaining 6 were from tree-top to tree-top. The other one requires you to walk to each course.

In a coconut shell (haha) we had a great time and Janus and his accommodations were spectacular. Whoever reads this, take our advice, come here, enjoy your stay and tell your friends! We will definitely be back!
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Nick & Tenniel