It's an amazing rental!

Guest: Michel K.
Date of Stay: 01/04/12 Review Submitted: 02/01/12

My wife, my 5 yo son and I stayed at Villa Zatarra for 3 weeks in January 2012. We paid a reasonable extra and rented the jeep of the owners. We are "discerning" travelers, I would even say difficult ones in the sense that our standards are high. I will not repeat here all the nice things written in the previous reviews, but I will only say that they are all true, and more. Quite frankly, compared to other options on the Island (luxury hotels or similar villas) this particular property offers a really great ratio quality/price and, as a bonus, the owners are quite helpful whenever you have questions or special needs.

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A great time in St. Lucia

Guest: Terry G.
Date of Stay: 12/03/11 Review Submitted: 01/04/12

Villa Zatarra is everything the other reviewers say it is. It's a beautiful home, and it did feel like a home, and it is in a great location. It's away from what business there is in St. Lucia, but it is an easy drive into Rodney Bay. We rented the 4x4 from Veron, and she was so kind to drive us around showing us where the stores and restaurants were. Thank you Veron! We had a relaxing vacation, making most of our meals at the villa which was well equiped. I also agree tha Big Runner (David) was super. He met us at the airport and made us feel very welcome to the country. When he couldn't drive us back at the end of the trip himself, he arranged for another driver who suddenly stopped in the middle of the island. There was David parked on the other side of the road so he could say goodbye to us before we left. We mostly snorkeled, but we did the Segway Tour too and it far exceeded our expecations. The Segways are easy to ride and a good way to get into the jungle a bit and see the views from up high. We were very happy with our stay and highly recommend Villa Zatarra!

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Great Wedding/Honeymoon

Guest: Wes (Folsom, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/12/11 Review Submitted: 11/01/11

My wife and I just returned from our destination wedding in St. Lucia. We were very fortunate to come upon Villa Zatarra. It is as nice as it seems and more. The villa is very well kept and clean. The view to the Atlantic is very nice and soothing. We would definitely stay there again, and hope to very soon. Veron was extremely accommodating and very helpful with anything we needed. She and Mary (the nicest housekeeper in St. Lucia) went above and beyond with everything and had very nice touches to make the special time for my wife and I that much nicer. With the villa on the northern part of the island, driving is necessary if you want to venture into town or other parts of the island. Veron works with a local cab driver and he was fantastic. Bigg Runner (David) was super accommodating and was a lifesaver when it came to shuttling our wedding party to the ceremony. He was our guy when it came to going somewhere, just call him and he was there shortly. David was nice enough to call us when we got home to ensure that we had a good time and made it home safely. All in all, we would recommend this to anyone that is interested. Some of the wedding guests came by to visit and all of them loved it! It is a very relaxing villa and you can't go wrong. We hope to visit again very soon! Thank you Veron, Mary and David!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Perfection!

Guest: Carissa K.
Date of Stay: 03/23/11 Review Submitted: 09/22/11

Villa Zatarra is even more gorgeous in person, if you could possibly imagine that! It is sparkling clean (very important to two American women in thier 50s), private and secluded enough for us to feel absolutlely safe the entire week during our "sister vacation". From the moment we inquired about the villa, Veron and Rob were the perfect hosts, providing everything and anything we needed to accommodate our desires and make our stay comfortable, beginning with their friend Dave picking us up at the airport, arriving to a complimentary bottle of wine, and including a private tour of the Cap Estate and town area by Veron. The available cell phone was so convenient which we used to contact Veron whenever we had a question and to call our local friends, as well as to call for Dave's taxi services throughout the week. He brought us to the gardens, drive in volcano, Pitans, grocery shopping and to many evening events, and always took great care to see that we were comfortable, safe and having fun. What a great guy! We loved lounging around the beautiful private plunge pool, and having drinks and munchies on the upper bedroom balcony. What a view! A quick walk down the hillside on the road brought us to our favorite beach location, the beach at the Cotton Bay Resort. Oftentimes we were the only people on the beach and the swimming was divine. We enjoyed watching the kite surfers and the horseback riders there as well. You can enjoy drinks at the Cotton Bay outside bar and lunch or dinner at their beachside dining area. A quick walk back up the hill (or 5$ taxi ride if you are lazy after a long day in the sun) brings you back to the breezes and airconditioned bedrooms of the villa. The cleaning service throughout the week and the offering of laundry service if desired were delightful conveniences for us. There is so much more to do than I describe here, but we were content to just be laid back in our paradise of Villa Zatarra in gorgeous St. Lucia. But just be sure to go see Rob if he is performing on the island during your stay. He is a wonderful musician - you will love his music and performance! Can't say enough about our trip - it was perfection thanks to Villa Zatarra, Veron and Rob!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Wonderful Home!

Guest: Mark P. (-)
Date of Stay: 06/01/11 Review Submitted: 08/31/11

My wife and I very much enjoyed the home. It was interesting, decorated well, and very clean. It was close to the beaches and to the town for restaurants and shopping. The owners were very kind and thoughtful and acomodating to the point of taking their personal time to show us the "secret" beaches! All in all we would give this home very high marks, and we are well traveled people who have enjoyed the best.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.

Awesome little hideaway

Guest: Sim (Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/19/11 Review Submitted: 08/19/11

We stayed there in Jan of 2011. The house is nice and clean and a lot larger than we thought from pictures. The pool was big enough to keep our daughter busy in. The owners are great they arranged for a lady to come give massages the day we arrived which was an awesome way to start our trip after a long flight. We were very happy that we were picked up from the airport I don't know if we would have found it on our own the first night. We had an awesome time in St. Lucia and would recommend this home to anyone. It is out of the way so a car rental or car and driver rental in a must.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Awesome

Guest: Rodah (Dubai, UAE)
Date of Stay: 05/05/11 Review Submitted: 05/12/11

Had an Awesome time at the Villa, It's a true home away from home. Lots of space, great view and great Location and definitely very Romantic. Thanx Veron and Rob for being such good Hosts...

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Awesome place!

Guest: Sybillo (Manhattan, NY, USA)
Date of Stay: 12/16/10 Review Submitted: 03/31/11

I have stayed at many non-resort accomodations before and i must say this place is by far the BEST. The owners are readily avilable and accessible. The villa is beautifully decorated The view is breathtaking The furnishings are gorgeous, remninds me of stuff i saw in Bali Lots to do although truth be told.......you never really want to leave the villa.

Owner response:Thanks for your review Sybil, So gald you share the same sentiments as all our guests that have stayed at our villa. It was a pleasure to accommodate you and hope to see you again. Don't forget to tell all your friends about us!! Power of the word!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

In a word... exceptional

Guest: Bryant (Fayetteville, NC)
Date of Stay: 03/08/11 Review Submitted: 03/23/11

It is always nice to go to new places and wind up feeling like you are in good hands. This was certainly the case during our stay at Villa Zatarra. A driver was arranged for our pickup at the airport and he was our "go to guy" throughout our stay. Bigg Runner can tell/show you all things local and is always willing to please. Upon arrival at the villa, our hostess Veron was there to greet us and show us the ropes. We were immediately stunned to say the least. The villa offered so much it is hard to categorize. From the exceptional view, gourmet kitchen, glamour baths, to the luxurious master suite, there was not one thing we wanted for during our stay. Veron was the BEST, even taking us on a tour of Cap Estate and inviting us to hear her husband, Rob, sing/play sax at Buzz Restaurant in Rodney Bay. Gratefully,Veron was willing to help us coordinate nearly everything we did on and off the island. She has a top notch operation and I would go to St. Lucia no other way. This was the honeymoon of which my wife and I had dreamed. If looking for your Caribbean vacation destination, look no further. You have found it!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Peace, Love & Serenity

Guest: Scott and Lora (Winona, Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 01/29/11 Review Submitted: 02/28/11

Villa Zatarra is absolutey breath takingly beautiful, everything in this villa has been hand picked by the owners, Rob & Veron, to be stunning, attractive, & very pleasing to the eye of every-guests who enter. Very well maintained and comes with the most wonderful cleaning staff of one, "Mary" yes, one, woman does the work of four! We spent alot of time at the Villa and why not, Veron made sure we had everyting, we were in paradise. We had 23 "never to forget" wonderful days in paradise. We love, love, love, this place and the Taylor family. We will be back again and again and again. Love & Miss You Villa Zatarra Family :) Scott and Lora Abramson from Winona, MN

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.