Villa Frangipani - a Beautiful Place to Stay in St Lucia

• A Wonderful Time at Villa Frangipani

  A Wonderful Time at Villa Frangipani

  • Guest nancy schutt s.
  • Date of stay 01/31/10
  • Review Submitted 02/18/10
  Hi Dylyn Just wanted to let you know we are getting ready to vacate and make room for your next guests. I must say, we are sad to leave. We had a wonderful time here enjoying the house and deck, and that extraordinary view. Many days we didn't even want to leave as we were so comfortable and content just staying here at the house. But the best part about being here, by far, was Beverly. She was attentive to us without being imposing, responded immediately to any small inconvenience. Bev carries a radiance that brightens whatever room she enters and it was always a pleasure to see her arrive. She prepared fantastic Caribbean meals for us which we all shared together, as she and Miraqle became a part of the family, and we a part of theirs. She, Miraqle, and Duane joined us for a fantastic sailboat tour to Soufriere one day (I'm not sure Bev found it delighful however, since she was seasick). Bev brought an delicious Roti lunch for us, so much better than anything we could have purchased! The boat tour was also blessed by porpoises that swam alongside the boat for about ten minutes, flying thru the water just at the bow of the boat and eyeing us sideways from under the surface of the water, showing off as they leapt into the air. It was magical. One day we went to Almond Bay resort, given a substantial discount arranged by Paulie. We did enjoy the resort, but were happy to get home. During the main meal there my nephew Michael expressed what we were all thinking- "We've been spoiled." He was referring to the wonderful meals prepared by Bev and which the resort restaurant could not possibly match, and our beautiful deck from which we watched the sunsets and cruise ship arrivals. Paulie was also our caretaker, arriving at exactly the requested time and graciously accommodating us for anything we wanted. Changes to arrangements or special requests were responded to with a cheerful "No problem!" His bill was itemized clearly and quite reasonable. So all in all, we were very very happy to have found Villa Frangipani and have made it our choice of residence for the duration of our stay. We were happy we chose to be here rather than a resort, for the homey neighborhood and lovely house, but mostly for being welcomed and treated so grandly by Beverly, Paulie, Duane, and even Miraqle. We will miss them. You have a lovely family and we are grateful for the time we spent with them.

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Sometimes I so wish I could get to meet my guests, especially this charming family from Seattle. My husband and I live abroad and so my wonderful niece Beverly acts as my manager and hostess. We think that Bev’s got it all too – she’s attractive, bright, and one of the finest cooks on the planet! And whatever would we do without kind and thoughtful Paulie, our careful and cheerful driver always eager to show off the island’s magical delights? I was over the moon to hear that our visitors from Seattle were happy and secure amongst my lovely extended family neighbours, and we all hope that one day soon these nice people may return to our simply beautiful St Lucia and the folks who live on the Frangipani hill.

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• A fabulous week at Villa Frangipani

  A fabulous week at Villa Frangipani

  • Guest Patrick C.
  • Date of stay 03/02/13
  • Review Submitted 05/06/13
  We spent a fabulous week in St Lucia and have so many wonderful memories. We arrived at Villa Frangipani in the evening and we met right away Hidden and Julie. They greeted us with a bottle of island rum punch and Julie had prepared a great local soup and fried fish. This was perfect after our travels. The villa is very spacious, clean and was perfect for our stay. I agree with all the other reviews that the veranda with its views is the place to be. We took our morning coffee there, planning for our day, and spend all the evenings there, before retiring for the night. We were very fortunate that Dylyn and Chris were in town at the same time. Both are very welcoming and helpful with suggestions. Chris mentioned some scenic roads and places to visit on the island. We went several times to Anse Cochon where we found great snorkeling (on the right of the beach) and nice lunch as the Ti-Kaye resort. We also had great dinners at "Jambe de Bois" (Wooden Leg) , a small restaurant right at the edge of the water in the Pigeon Island Park. The location, drinks, food, service, other guests (mostly sailors) - everything was great. If you are eager to discover St Lucia at your own pace, by exploring markets, restaurants, beaches and resorts (for lunch), Villa Frangipani is the ideal place to stay and relax. We had a fantastic time and hope to be back! Barbara and Patrick

  Owner response: Thanks for your lovely review Barbara and Patrick, and for being such perfect guests. It was great meeting you both and spending a little time in your company. Here's hoping we meet again.

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• We thouroughly enjoyed our stay

  We thouroughly enjoyed our stay

  • Guest Peter C.
  • Date of stay 01/15/13
  • Review Submitted 03/30/13
  We wanted something different for our 5 week stay in St Lucia, Villa Frangipani fitted the bill, although rustic the villa is spacious. If you want a sanitised version of the Caribbean, go to a soulless resort. However, if you want to experience life in a Caribbean community, go to Villa Frangipani. The villa doesn’t have or need air-conditioning, as the location is on a hillside the constant breeze keeps the villa cool and pleasant. The very large veranda has stunning views out across Castries harbour and Vigie beach. On booking, Dylyn will send you a helpful newsletter about the villa, what to do and where to go on the island. Dylyn & Chris were very helpful and had lots of tips and ideas for things to do. As with all locations there are pro’s and con’s. Being in a residential area you must expect noise, everyone lives outside, and like all hot countries the local dogs seem to prefer to be active at night time, and the chickens may well give you an early wake up call. St Lucian’s seem to only have one setting when playing music and that is LOUD. It is true that you can manage without a car, but we doubt that you would want to. The walk into Casteries town is down a steep hill, we would not recommend walking back to the villa as the local ‘mini’ buses run frequently and at less than 2$ECD is very cheap. You can walk to the beach and back, but really the walk back up hill negates the enjoyment of the beach. Taxis and buses can get you to every part of the island, for us, a car was a better deal. We felt completely safe in the neighbourhood and Hidden was always on hand with advice, particularly on how to make rum punch. The local mini-market is very good for daily staples. Everyone wants to say hello, it’s a very friendly area, help and advice, all provided. Vigie is the nearest beach, long, sandy, backed by trees. Our afternoons included walking along the beach, then having a swim. We visited beaches on both coasts, resorts like The Landings and Ladera. Villages like Dennery & Soufriere. Rain forests, plantations, restaurants, distilleries, Marigot bay, Rodney bay & Marina, Pigeon Island. Do not miss the Saturday market in Castries, all Caribbean life is here. Sunday afternoons on Vigie beach is fascinating, families gathered for games of football and cricket, BBQ’s, & fun. Our favourite restaurant was Jame De Bois on the water edge, huge portions and 2 4 1 cocktails.

  Owner response: It's always a pleasure when guests enjoy their time at our villa, and specially after a stay of 5 weeks there. Thanks for your lovely review.

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• Villa Frangipani

  Villa Frangipani

  • Guest Trevor P.
  • Date of stay 01/14/12
  • Review Submitted 04/29/12
  We spent a month at the villa and were overwhelmed by the beautiful view from all the forward windows and verandah overlooking Castries harbour, Vigie peninsula and towards The Morne.I loved showering in the morning whilst checking out to see what new cruise ships were in port. We rented a car for the month and spent almost everyday out and about St. Lucia. Saw pretty well the whole island, including the NE with it's forest, plantations and rugged coast-not a regular tourist haunt.Brought back to Canada two 50lb chunks of Blue Mahoe hardwood (a variety of Hibiscus) for turning. When one is planning a trip to St. Lucia for the first time it is difficult to envision the very steep and mountainous terrain. Villa Frangipani is perched at the top of a steep hill and even though it is not far as the crow flies from the town. unless you are fit and used to hills one will need to take advantage of the van Taxis and/or the taxi owner just down the hill, or walk down and Taxi back. The villa is very spacious and well laid out with all the basic facilities you need including a washing machine. We had a very good relationship with Hidden and Julie as well as the neighbours we met.They were all very helpful and generous with local fruits and fresh coconuts. Be sure to bring a 1 litre Thermos with you if you love coconut water like I do and fill it at a roadside vendor for $10 EC. The villa is in very much a Caribbean community, with all the sounds you can expect in the Tropics, including dogs, frogs and music. It takes a few days to become acclimatized to it, so if you are used to sleeping in dead quiet bring some ear plugs or muffs. Make sure you use the mosquito nets and as Dylyn says bring some "Off". We loved the cool breezes up there and slept well; especially when it rained as it quite often did for brief periods at night. Make sure you go to the Fish Fry on Friday night at Dennery on the East coast and stop off at the Creole bakery after you have crossed the mountains for lovely hot buns straight out of the wood oven,filled with melting cheddar-mmmm! We had a great time in St. Lucia , enjoyed Villa Frangipani and hope to go back one day. Trevor and Avril-Winnipeg, Manitoba,Canada

  Owner response: We adore our villa. We do try our very best to make it a home from home so it makes us happy when guests appreciate it this much!

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• HARRY & GLENDA LIMEMIN IN ST LUCIA

  HARRY & GLENDA LIMEMIN IN ST LUCIA

  • Guest Harry W.
  • Date of stay 03/14/12
  • Review Submitted 04/17/12
  Crackin Villa felt very at home dose what it says on the packet spacious light and airy with excellent views of the Caribbean The property's located on the top of a very steep hill ( not for the couch potato)so cabs or 4x4 advised.lots of local bars and eateries about a mile away and lovely street food everywhere Chris & Dylan gave us an invite to there annual get together with excellent RUM PUNCH by mine host food and a band what an insight.they also told us what local beaches,restaurants and sights to check out but it really up to you to get out there and mingle .WE would defiantly recommend Villa Frangipani to friends &family. We found the the locals very friendly it was like going back in time

  Owner response: This lovely couple were lucky enough to be guests at the villa Frangipani at the time of our annual party, held on the huge downstairs patio overlooking the city and Caribbean sea. Plenty of everything - delicious grub, the hottest local band, delightful company of old school friends and extended neighbourhood families, all embraced by laughter and gallons of traditional West Indian rum punch! We were so happy that Harry and Glenda were part of the jollities. And this bit is for the next time they come!! It's the hill that affords us those 'excellent views' - and it isn't entirely necessarily to hire cabs or 4x4s - local transport is available and loads of fun too, really.

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• The real St Lucia

  The real St Lucia

  • Guest Ross W.
  • Date of stay 11/25/11
  • Review Submitted 01/04/12
  Had a great 2 week stay with my wife and another couple. I try to be honest in my reviews of all our trips so here goes.... All dealings with the owner Dylyn were great, polite, prompt and honest. A pleasure to do business with and thanks for all your advice. If you want 5 star luxury resort accommodation then this is not for you. We have done that in many parts of the world, but wanted the feel of real island life and this is what we got. The villa itself is in a quiet residential area at the top of a hill. The locals are great, and thanks to Hidden and Julie, especially for his wonderful rum punch. The place is clean and comfortable, and my wife described it as rustic. There is no air conditioning but this was not a problem. The open plan and wide screen windows allow plenty of air in. As mentioned elsewhere the view is amazing, you will not tire of this. The descriptions given by Dylyn are accurate and honest, and we had no complaints that would warrant mention here. Worth a mention is the noise at night. Tree frogs, dogs, chickens and lively neighbours in the area make for some interesting sounds, and takes a little getting used to! The walk down to town is fine, but the one back is hard work so be warned. I would not recommend you attempt this at night. I also felt that Castries at night was a little intimidating and not for the faint hearted, but this is true of a lot of towns. During the day it was a hive of hustle bustle and good fun. A BIG thank you to Ganza, the local taxi driver who lives a couple of doors along the road and recommended by Dylyn. He is a true gent, and will gladly look after your needs. At 70 years old he is truly amazing. The local shop close by is fine for basics, and again gives you the real island feel. All in all, if you want the quiet life, away from the tourist scene, with great views and comfortable accommodation then please give this a go. Really great value when compared to others, and most importantly honest owner support throughout. Thanks again from four happy travellers. Recommended to all who want St Lucia without the tourists.

  Owner response: What can I say? It always makes me happy when guests appreciate what my villa has to offer: simply a rambling, clean, unpretentious family home situated amongst other family homes in a friendly community, and the best value for money on the island!

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• A good time was had by all

  A good time was had by all

  • Guest Kim M.
  • Date of stay 11/18/11
  • Review Submitted 12/22/11
  This was our first warm weather vacation that was not at an all-inclusive resort and we had a terrific time! The view: Fabulous! We watched cruise ships come and go and even had a fireworks display off the back of a ship one evening. The accommodation: Clean, spacious, adequately outfitted, within walking distance to Castries and the beach but do be prepared for a strenuous return up the hill. We walked to town and back every day. Needless to say, I don't think any of us gained weight on our vacation! Remember to bring bug spray as there are no screens on the windows; there are nets over the beds. Do plan to buy your drinking and cooking water from the local mini-mart. The owner, Dylyn, was very helpful and an absolute pleasure to deal with! Julie and Hidden: Attentive, accessible, helpful, the meal cooked for us was absolutely wonderful! Paulie: Professional, reliable, always arrived early! The minibus: We chose to take the local bus on our trips around the island. It was very economical, but it can be unreliable particularly when traveling to Soufriere. In summary: Good value for our money! Our one week stay was too short so I would highly recommend booking for a minimum of two weeks so you have time to explore more of the island.

  Owner response: It warms my heart when guests really enjoy the simple pleasures offered by my villa and by the lovely people who help to run it. It is so nice to be appreciated!

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• A special place with amazing views

  A special place with amazing views

  • Guest Michele S.
  • Date of stay 07/16/11
  • Review Submitted 07/26/11
  Dylyn's enthusiastic reports of the house were all justified. We loved the views and the feeling of being a part of the local community. This is definitely the place to stay if you want to feel part of the local community and the real St Lucia. Castries was easy to reach from here and we enjoyed exploring it. I don't think we saw any other tourists staying in this area of Castries, so definitely just locals. There were a few things which were a bit tricky for us, such as some of the mosquito nets were not big enough or had holes in. We felt that although you could manage without a car, as Dylyn said, and plenty of local people do manage without, for us, in that heat and humidity, the size of the hill from the main road was too much to manage without a hire-car. The roads were not that easy either, but we still loved it all. Facilities in the villa were fairly basic, as Dylyn said, for instance, no air-con, and solar heated water. It was very much as described so no complaints. The breezes were wonderful though. We were wonderfully looked after by the family opposite the villa, who made us feel very welcome. Every evening, we settled back on the verandah and enjoyed watching the boats coming into harbour and the sunsets. Fantastic!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: I'm really glad you seem to share my enthusiasm for Villa Frangipani. I do try my hardest to give a truthful description of its unique character, so I'm pleased you feel I've suceeded. One of life's little mysteries is how do holes appear so quickly in mosquito nets? I'm reminding Julie (of "the family opposite who looked after you wonderfully") to get out her darning needle more often!

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• Trip to friendly paradise

  Trip to friendly paradise

  • Guest maanus
  • Date of stay 04/01/11
  • Review Submitted 06/02/11
  Hi Dylyn We were group of 5 young people,traveling for a week in paradise. We found the villa to be very attractive,based in quiet residential area with wonderful views.I was very impressed with house managers work(Mr.Hidden) and with lovely cooking by His wife Julie. We can thoroughly recommend to do business with Dylyn,She was honest and prompt answering Our concerns or questions. I would travel another 7000miles from Estonia without hesitation if I had a chance to visit Loosha again! All in all -very satisfied!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: These happy go lucky, courteous young Estonians were a joy to know and will again be welcomed with open arms say our villa's managers Hidden and Julie.

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• This villa is a beautiful place to stay.

  This villa is a beautiful place to stay.

  • Guest Georg F.
  • Date of stay 11/08/12
  • Review Submitted 01/20/13
  This villa is a beautiful place to stay. Just the view is spectacular. The villa has much place. During the two weeks we spent many hours watching the ever changing-view over castries and the ocean. The hammock was rarely unoccupied. Hidden helped us alot and he was always a welcome knock at the door. We heard and learnd alot about the island. We have had and wonderful barbeque - thanks to you again, Hidden. Hidden´s wife Julie is a very, very excellent cook - we enjoyed her local food on the veranda and felt magic ! Paulie was always there to help and sometimes we have been in his bar : not far away and friendly people. We felt very save in the villa and in his place too. We have had a very good time. As well thanks to Dylyn for all.

  Owner response: I thank you Georg F and your friends from Germany for this lovely review. Thanks also from our managers Hidden and Julie too for remembering them. They both say that they hope one day you will all return to our beautiful island and the villa Frangipani for more St Lucian style old fashioned spoiling.

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