Magical Marigot

Guest: Cliff B.
Date of Stay: 10/07/11 Review Submitted: 10/18/11

What a location! Next to the rain forest, with a view - oh the view! The house was equipped to a very high standard with all that we could want (with the niggling exception of a working stereo system) and, within the bay area, access to restaurants, bars and shops to satisfy all basic needs. This will be, without doubt, one of our longest-remembered vacations. Poinsettia lived up to the pre-arrival info. The service offered by taxi-driver Smalley and cleaner Luciana was superb. Pre-arrival information provided by Elaine was extensive and detailed - very useful. I would return tomorrow and recommend this property without hesitation.

Owner response:Thanks, Cliff, for your kind remarks. Too late for your stay, but a new stereo system is on it's way to the house next week! Our old one finally stopped working - -salt air can do a number on electronic equipment. We did substitute a "boom box" but this new one will be much better - -and even has an IPod dock!

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Relaxing Honeymoon in St Lucia

Guest: MonkDC (Washington DC)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 06/16/11

Poinsettia House was the perfect spot for our honeymoon. We were able to relax at the house or at the beach and we were centrally located between the beautiful south end of the island and the white sand beaches on the north side. The house had everything we needed when we got there, which made relaxing even easier. Luciana (housekeeper) kept the place spotless and is a wonderful cook and we couldn't say enough good things about Smally (driver). Smally was always available when we needed him and he was fun, interesting and knowledgeable about all the areas he took us to. We had a wonderful time!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car.

The best location in St Lucia

Guest: Phyl (Baldwinsville, NY USA)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11 Review Submitted: 03/28/11

We have just returned from a week at Pointsettia House in St Lucia. We only have our memories and pictures, but what memories they are. The house more than exceeded our expectations. So clean and beautiful - and that view !. The house is so well equipped - we cooked many meals and enjoyed watching the sun rise or set while we ate. Smalley (driver & guide) was just terrific, guided us through St Lucia and took us where ever we needed to go. We golfed, snorkeled and saw the sights, what a week. Next time we will sit on the balcony and rest - it is the perfect spot. We will return to Pointsettia House.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car.

Great help!

Guest: Blume71 (Montreal, Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/09/11 Review Submitted: 01/12/11

Although we did not stay at Poinsettia House (it was fully booked), I wanted to leave a review for Ms Jackson who went out of her way to help us out. As her rental was booked she helped us find another property who would be suitable for our family. I have to say that she did not have to do this but nonetheless she gave us options that fitted our needs the best. She even answer question that we had about Marigot Bay although we would not be staying in her rental. Of course, I cannot give information about the house, but I just wanted to say how much I appreciate all the help.

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Best place to stay on st. lucia

Guest: jess (cincinnati, ohio)
Date of Stay: 11/27/10 Review Submitted: 11/30/10

Hello! I'm a young professional (almost 30) who dreamt of seeing St. Lucia. For me this house and location was perfect. If you like Sandals, not a place for you. I like to dive into the culture and experience a true taste of the place I'm visiting and feel a part of the community. I was able to accomplish all of that here considering the location of the house. The house is nestled in a small village/ bay that I think is considered a hidden gem. It's smaller, but yet there is plenty to do and everything is spread. The house itself was amazing. The pics online are older, but don't let that deter you from going, because pics don't do the house justice. Anything nicer and you would feel out of place considering St. Lucia to be third world, and it definitely gives off the tropical vibe. The bedrooms are huge with comfortable beds. Kitchen well equip- definitely recommend staying home and cooking for yourself. The best part was the porch and the outside property. The porch literally has the best view in the bay... I don't care what anybody else has to say. Also, the yard is meticulously manicured. I got engaged there and we decided to take our engagement photos there, because it was so gorgeous. If you are the adventurous type, but like nice things... this is the place for you!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car.

best place to stay on st. lucia

Guest: jess (cincinnati, ohio)
Date of Stay: 11/20/10 Review Submitted: 11/30/10

Hello! I'm a young professional (almost 30) who dreamt of seeing St. Lucia. For me this house and location was perfect. If you like Sandals, not a place for you. I like to dive into the culture and experience a true taste of the place I'm visiting and feel a part of the community. I was able to accomplish all of that here considering the location of the house. The house is nestled in a small village/ bay that I think is considered a hidden gem. It's smaller, but yet there is plenty to do and everything is spread. The house itself was amazing. The pics online are older, but don't let that deter you from going, because pics don't do the house justice. Anything nicer and you would feel out of place considering St. Lucia to be third world, and it definitely gives off the tropical vibe. The bedrooms are huge with comfortable beds. Kitchen well equip- definitely recommend staying home and cooking for yourself. The best part was the porch and the outside property. The porch literally has the best view in the bay... I don't care what anybody else has to say. Also, the yard is meticulously manicured. I got engaged there and we decided to take our engagement photos there, because it was so gorgeous. If you are the adventurous type, but like nice things... this is the place for you!

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

Fabulous place to stay in St. Lucia

Guest: alyne (Victoria, BC)
Date of Stay: 09/12/10 Review Submitted: 09/29/10

We just got back from two weeks at Poinsettia House and loved it. The house is very comfortable and spacious, and of course it has such fantastic views. We went with our son who is seven and it was a great location for him. The beach in Marigot Bay is small but the swimming area is perfect for kids because it is so safe and sheltered. For the rainy days and evenings it was great to have access to music, books, games etc. We were also happy to have wireless access. We had to stay elsewhere on our last night because of a booking overlap and after looking around quite extensively believe that Poinsettia House offers the best deal in St. Lucia - many other places were much more expensive and not nearly as nice. The owners are very responsive to questions and make sure that everything goes smoothly from the moment you arrive to the sad day you have to leave. The only minor issue we had was that some bugs (and tiny frogs!) did get through the screens somehow so we had to look for gaps in the screen and spray bugs we found in the house. The fans did a pretty good job of cooling the place down, except on days when the humidity was high. Overall a wonderful experience and highly recommended.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, tourists without a car.

Charming, unique and romantic

Guest: Tommy (Fort Lauderdale)
Date of Stay: 08/30/10 Review Submitted: 09/08/10

We stayed at the house for our honeymoon and were looking forward to it based on the wonderful photos on the website and helpful phone conversations with the owner. When we arrived all expectations were exceeded. The place will blow you away from how clean it is, to how there are flowers on the bed and wine in the fridge waiting for you. You can see the ocean from all rooms, even the bathroom had amazing views. We enjoyed Marigot Bay trying different restaurants, water sports, etc. We were sad to say goodbye to this wonderful house and the unique and charming way Marigot Bay across the bay is laid out. We will be back. Thanks Elaine!!!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car.

Lovely, unique and romantic

Guest: Tommy (Fort Lauderdale)
Date of Stay: 09/28/09 Review Submitted: 09/08/10

We stayed at the house for our honeymoon and were looking forward to it based on the wonderful photos on the website and helpful phone conversations with the owner. When we arrived all expectations were exceeded. The place will blow you away from how clean it is, to how there are flowers on the bed and wine in the fridge waiting for you. You can see the ocean from all rooms, even the bathroom had amazing views. We enjoyed Marigot Bay trying different restaurants, water sports, etc. We were sad to say goodbye to this wonderful house and the unique and charming way Marigot Bay across the bay is laid out. We will be back. Thanks Elaine!!!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car.

Peaceful and gorgeous!

Guest: emilyb789 (Indiana)
Date of Stay: 05/23/10 Review Submitted: 06/08/10

Stayed in the villa for 9 days and had the most wonderful time. Excellent location- we wanted to just relax and didn't leave Marigot Bay for long. Very clean, comfortable, spacious, and just lovely.

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway, tourists without a car.