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Tranquil, Elegant & Private Group & Family Vacation Rental in St Lucia
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Downstairs Office
2 Double Futons
Master Bedroom Suite
1 King Bed
Second Largest Bedroom Suite
2 Queen Beds
Third Bedroom Suite
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Study Reconfigured to Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom in Second Bedroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom in Third Bedroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Downstairs Half Bath
Toilet
Master Bath
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Tranquil, Elegant & Private Group & Family Vacation Rental in St Lucia
RayHope House is an elegant, meticulously maintained vacation home located on a hilltop in a secluded and quiet cul-de-sac in Bonne Terre, Gros Islet, at the northern end of St. Lucia. The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Tourism in St. Lucia have certified that RayHope House has implemented the protocols, staff training, and safeguards required to safely host guests during the covid-19 pandemic.
RayHope House offers privacy, tranquility, and seclusion combined with convenient access to shopping, restaurants, beaches, and activities. The house is just ten minutes from Rodney Bay with its shopping malls, grocery stores, exquisite restaurants, and the best nightlife the island has to offer. Pigeon Island National Park, the picturesque and widely acclaimed Rodney Bay Marina, the Rodney Bay Aquatic, Health and Fitness Center, and Reduit Beach are all just minutes away from RayHope.
Castries, St.Lucia's capital city is a twenty-five minute drive south of RayHope. Visiting Castries and walking around to take in the local scene is highly recommended. Visitors will find an intriguing combination of fresh local vegetables and fruits, local crafts and souvenirs, and a wide variety of local eats at the Castries market. Nearby Port Castries is one of the most popular cruise ship destinations in the Caribbean. Within easy walking distance visitors will find La Place Carenage and the Point Seraphine Shopping Complex which offer fine dinning and duty-free shopping.
RayHope is a two-story house that includes vaulted ceilings, bamboo flooring in all areas except the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry. In addition to its location on a quiet cul-de-sac, the property is secured by a state of the art wireless security system and remote controlled gated entrances.
The spacious ground floor includes a large study, fully equipped kitchen, laundry, half bath, plus dining, living and family rooms that are fully furnished with an enticing mix of tropical and classic furniture.
The kitchen is fully functional with stainless steel appliances including a side-by-side refrigerator with ice maker, glass-top stove with oven, a microhood, and dishwasher. A range of small appliances including coffee maker, toaster, and electric kettle are ready for use.
In addition to a master bedroom and two other bedrooms suites, the upper floor includes a spacious study/bedroom and two balconies that offer excellent views of the enchanting scenery that surrounds RayHope. One of these is a private balcony that can only be accessed via the master bedroom. The master bedroom suite includes a large king-sized bed, delightful furniture, walk-in his and her closets, and a Jacuzzi.
A second bedroom suite offers a queen sized bed while a third super-sized bedroom suite includes two queen sized beds. In addition, the upstairs study has been converted into a bedroom with a queen sized bed that can comfortably accommodate two adults. Finally, two futons in the the very large downstairs study provide elegant seating by day and comfortable double beds when required.
With the exception of the upstairs study/bedroom which has a ceiling fan, all major spaces in the house are air conditioned and have ceiling fans. This combination of air conditioning and ceiling fans allows occupants to choose their preferred method to control climate within the house and ensure that you will never be uncomfortable. The windows and doors are carefully positioned to maximize the flow of caressing tropical breezes right through the house.
Lots of balcony space, a swimming pool, deck chairs, and carefully manicured gardens ensure that occupants will relish spending time outside enjoying the warm sunshine and seductive tropical breezes that blow in from the Atlantic.
RayHope House offers privacy, tranquility, and seclusion combined with convenient access to shopping, restaurants, beaches, and activities. The house is just ten minutes from Rodney Bay with its shopping malls, grocery stores, exquisite restaurants, and the best nightlife the island has to offer. Pigeon Island National Park, the picturesque and widely acclaimed Rodney Bay Marina, the Rodney Bay Aquatic, Health and Fitness Center, and Reduit Beach are all just minutes away from RayHope.
Castries, St.Lucia's capital city is a twenty-five minute drive south of RayHope. Visiting Castries and walking around to take in the local scene is highly recommended. Visitors will find an intriguing combination of fresh local vegetables and fruits, local crafts and souvenirs, and a wide variety of local eats at the Castries market. Nearby Port Castries is one of the most popular cruise ship destinations in the Caribbean. Within easy walking distance visitors will find La Place Carenage and the Point Seraphine Shopping Complex which offer fine dinning and duty-free shopping.
RayHope is a two-story house that includes vaulted ceilings, bamboo flooring in all areas except the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry. In addition to its location on a quiet cul-de-sac, the property is secured by a state of the art wireless security system and remote controlled gated entrances.
The spacious ground floor includes a large study, fully equipped kitchen, laundry, half bath, plus dining, living and family rooms that are fully furnished with an enticing mix of tropical and classic furniture.
The kitchen is fully functional with stainless steel appliances including a side-by-side refrigerator with ice maker, glass-top stove with oven, a microhood, and dishwasher. A range of small appliances including coffee maker, toaster, and electric kettle are ready for use.
In addition to a master bedroom and two other bedrooms suites, the upper floor includes a spacious study/bedroom and two balconies that offer excellent views of the enchanting scenery that surrounds RayHope. One of these is a private balcony that can only be accessed via the master bedroom. The master bedroom suite includes a large king-sized bed, delightful furniture, walk-in his and her closets, and a Jacuzzi.
A second bedroom suite offers a queen sized bed while a third super-sized bedroom suite includes two queen sized beds. In addition, the upstairs study has been converted into a bedroom with a queen sized bed that can comfortably accommodate two adults. Finally, two futons in the the very large downstairs study provide elegant seating by day and comfortable double beds when required.
With the exception of the upstairs study/bedroom which has a ceiling fan, all major spaces in the house are air conditioned and have ceiling fans. This combination of air conditioning and ceiling fans allows occupants to choose their preferred method to control climate within the house and ensure that you will never be uncomfortable. The windows and doors are carefully positioned to maximize the flow of caressing tropical breezes right through the house.
Lots of balcony space, a swimming pool, deck chairs, and carefully manicured gardens ensure that occupants will relish spending time outside enjoying the warm sunshine and seductive tropical breezes that blow in from the Atlantic.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Gros Islet
Located in Gros Islet, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. St. Lucia National Library and Vigie Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rodney Bay Marina and Sandals Golf and Country Club. Rodney Bay Aquatic Centre and Splash Island Water Park Saint Lucia are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.

Gros Islet, St. Lucia
What's nearby
- Rodney Bay Marina - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Reduit Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
- Splash Island Water Park Saint Lucia - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
- Pigeon Island National Landmark - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
- Smugglers Cove - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Lobby Bar - 3 min drive
- Gros Islet Street Party - 12 min walk
- Score Bar - 4 min drive
- Hunter Steakhouse - 4 min drive
- Spinnakers Restaurant & Beach Bar - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
5 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Christina T.
25 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful House
Christina T.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Junior M.
26 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house in a good neighbouthood
Junior M.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Akil C.
22 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise in St Lucia
Akil C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rick P.
20 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience.
Rick P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
David M.
30 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Holiday
David M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth M.
13 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Work trip
Elizabeth M.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dennis M.
18 Jan 2018
"Big Family Vacation" at Ray of Hope January 2018
Dennis M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
10/10 Excellent
Joy R.
29 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rayhope House
Joy R.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Dianne E.
9 Jan 2014
Awesome vacation home!
Dianne E.
10/10 Excellent
Renee G.
4 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay in Gros Islet
Renee G.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
6/10 Okay
Linda T.
16 Jan 2020
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Disappointing
Linda T.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Barb Z.
22 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Barb Z.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Iain W.
4 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large, comfortable property in quiet area
Iain W.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Pearl Susannah M.
22 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A homely Paradise within a Paradise!
Pearl Susannah M.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Christelle L.
26 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
super maison
Christelle L.
10/10 Excellent
John G.
21 Feb 2019
Huge well equipped property with space to relax.
John G.
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie G., TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA
6 Jan 2019
Fantastic house
Stephanie G.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
Andrea J., Grosse Pointe, MI
6 Jan 2019
Great stay at RayHope house.
Andrea J.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Johnny L.
31 Aug 2014
Fantastic Location and Great Experience
Johnny L.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Anysia A.
11 Aug 2014
Family Vacation to St. Lucia
Anysia A.
10/10 Excellent
Makaya G.
11 Sept 2025
Makaya G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Prosper Raynold
We are Prosper and Julietta Raynold. We grew up in St. Lucia but left in 1980's to study at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. We live with our two sons just north of Cincinnati in Fairfield, Ohio. Julietta is a science teacher at a local high school and Prosper is an economics professor at an area university. Fortunately, our schedules allow us to spend part of every summer at RayHope House and we love it there. We are also fortunate to have an excellent team (RayHope Team) that keeps the property in excellent condition and that guarantees the comfort and convenience of our guests.
Why they chose this property
Both Julietta and I grew up in St. Lucia and our mothers, siblings, and childhood friends still live in St. Lucia. We both have very fond memories of our childhoods in St. Lucia. During cold winters in Ohio we become very nostalgic about the beach picnics that were traditions in both of our families. We are drawn to the the lush tropical vegetation, to picking mangoes during the mango season, to buying fresh fish directly off fishing boats, and most importantly, to the warm and relaxing embrace of friends and family. We wanted our sons to experience these sensations which are so dear to us and to appreciate their roots. This led us to custom build RayHope House which we absolutely cherish.
What makes this property unique
RayHope House offers a unique blend of proximity to activities and seclusion and insulation from outside activity. As such, RayHope is an excellent base from which to explore St. Lucia. When we are at RayHope it feels like we are in our own secluded hideaway where we enjoy sea breezes blowing through the house or can sit in the balcony adjacent to the pool and read a book or surf the web. However, when we need groceries, want to eat at a nice restaurant, go to the beach, or engage in other activities we simply hop in the car and get there within ten or fifteen minutes. RayHope is a spacious house with lots of balcony space and many spots for comfortable relaxation. Overall, RayHope House is the ideal vacation house for those who want a truly private vacation with the option of easy access to fun activities and entertainment.
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