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La Batterie Villa • Beautiful Boutique Island Villa with Breathtaking Views

Villa in Soufrière with private pool and kitchen

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Outdoor dining
Pool
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Anse Chastanet Beach
  • Place, Jalousie Beach
  • Place, Anse Mamin Beach
  • Airport, Vieux Fort (UVF-Hewanorra Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bougainvillea (1 King or 2 Double Beds)

1 King Bed

Hibiscus

1 King Bed

Loft

1 Double Bed

Piton Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

La Batterie Villa • Beautiful Boutique Island Villa with Breathtaking Views

La Batterie Villa is a COVID-19 certified property and an approved accommodation from the government of Saint Lucia. Please check with us for current protocols for the villa and for the island before booking your stay.

Tucked away in the exclusive Anse Chastanet / Jade Mountain area of Soufriere, La Batterie villa offers complete privacy. You will find your escape at this luxury villa surrounded by lush gardens, a tropical swimming pool with accompanying cabana, lily pond and spacious decks. Located 300 feet above the Caribbean Sea facing the infamous Pitons there is no shortage of breathtaking views, cool island breezes and awe.

Moving inside, the villa is constructed of native stone along with teak and mahogany woods. Built in traditional Caribbean construction, the house has louvered plantation style doors that open to take full advantage of its abundant natural and tropical landscape.

The house has three bedrooms each with king sized beds and en suite washroom to allow guests maximum privacy and can comfortably sleep a group of six. Each bedroom has its own lounging patio along with wardrobe closets. The master bedroom overlooks the Caribbean Sea while the two other bedrooms overlook the villa gardens. These two rooms can be made with single beds if requested in advance.

Additionally, the villa has a loft over the living room that can be used to sleep two however we would recommend that they be in their teenage years to allow maximum comfort. In addition to the three bedrooms, the house provides areas for group gathering and entertainment such as the elegant terra cotta living and dining rooms which face the sea. The living room opens up to a 40 foot open teak deck that highlights the beauty of the Pitons where guests can enjoy the breeze while watching the boats pass by. The dining room offers a table that seats a party of six and is a great spot for enjoying amazing Caribbean dinners that can be requested through the house cook, Stephanie, for a nominal fee. For a change of scenery, breakfast can be enjoyed down by the cabana where a table setting allows you to ease into your day while listening to the waterfall hit the pool.

The villa is fully staffed with (2) housekeepers, gardener, pool man and night time security, all of these services are also included in the rental price As for the cooking, should you choose to stay close to the villa on some nights (or all) we do have a cook that is available at the villa. Stephanie is our cook and makes amazing meals. She works with guests to set a menu based on their preferences and can make traditional St Lucian meals or American / European meals with a creole twist. Her meals are one of the things we miss most when we're not on the island. Stephanie's meal preparation fee is $12 USD for breakfast and $20 USD for lunch or dinner, plus the cost of any ingredients which again can be arranged for the staff to purchase on their way up to the villa each day. It should be noted that the meal prep fee is based per meal and not per person.

The Premises are equipped with exterior security cameras. Cameras are installed for the purposes of additional security during times the property is not occupied by guests. All cameras are located on the outside of the villa and directed at entry access points to the property (wall, front gate, side gate, pathway). No cameras are located in common areas (decks, pool) or inside the villa itself or have any view inside the villa or common areas. Cameras are not monitored during guest occupancy and recordings are only viewed for staff timekeeping verification, weather events, or reported incidents.


Words could never properly prepare you for the beauty that is Saint Lucia – come experience La Batterie and elevate your vacation to the next level!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Breakfast available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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 not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Soufrière

Soufrière is home to this villa. Gros Piton and Pitons Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Soufriere Estate Diamond Botanical Gardens and Diamond Falls. Treetop Adventure Park and Mamiku Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Soufriere

Getting around

  • Vieux Fort (UVF-Hewanorra Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪pier 28 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anse le Raye Fish Fry Friday - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Felicity Rooftop Resturant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Beacon Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pier Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does La Batterie Villa • Beautiful Boutique Island Villa with Breathtaking Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is La Batterie Villa • Beautiful Boutique Island Villa with Breathtaking Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Batterie Villa • Beautiful Boutique Island Villa with Breathtaking Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Batterie Villa • Beautiful Boutique Island Villa with Breathtaking Views?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is La Batterie Villa • Beautiful Boutique Island Villa with Breathtaking Views located?

Situated in Soufrière, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Windward Islands, Anse Chastanet Beach and Turtle Reef. Anse Mamin Beach and Church of the Assumption are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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Beautiful place with spectacular views of the Pitons! Our manager was fantastic.

Easy process for renting with owner providing full details and advice for navigating St. Lucia. Would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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Paradise!

We enjoyed our stay at La Batterie. The view was awesome! Stephanie's meals were so good! A great week to celebrate anniversaries!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharlyne F.

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Staff

Loved Loved the staff, they were incredible! Home was beautiful and our view.....WOW!! You captured God's creation to share from your home. Island locals were very helpful and friendly. Looking forward to coming back again. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

One of the best villas in the Caribbean

La Batterie was so beyond our expectations, I don’t know where to start! My interactions with you were timely, responsive, and incredibly helpful toward making our 4 days on the island perfect. The view, house, and general ambience were exceptional, as was every staff member. We can’t imagine there would be a better place to stay anywhere on St. Lucia or the Caribbean. The four of us have done a lot of traveling all over the world, and La Batterie is right up there in our list of favorites.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon T.

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Amazing views are worth it!!!

We were a group of 6 celebrating a 50th birthday milestone. Property was big enough for us to each find our own corners to relax, and morning and night we were repeatedly consumed by the views—esp from master bedroom. The staff was attentive and easy to work with. There were US and G plugs in bathrooms, ample closet spaces and despite the open concept felt that each room still had privacy. Order coffee from the gardener! Def recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Vacation in Paradise - Lifetime of Memories

Thanks again for the opportunity to stay in your beautiful St. Lucian villa. We had such an amazing week on the island. We miss enjoying our fresh brewed coffee each morning on the deck overlooking the Pitons. What a wonderful way to start each day! Without a doubt, the view from the deck is the best anywhere on the island. The villa itself is unique, spacious and breathtaking. All the staff is very friendly and went out of their way to make our vacation experience very special. Stephanie was fabulous and provided the best food we had anywhere on the island. Thanks again for some great memories! We would highly recommend this villa to anyone considering an escape to St. Lucia!

10/10 Excellent

Dellita D.

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Amazing

The views are stunning. The grounds are equally stunning. We had an amazing time at this villa. We never tired of the views whether looking out at the ocean and pitons or simply at the pool enjoying our time there with the lush plants all around. The thing that makes this place really special outside of the views is the staff; Stephanie, Bibi, Terry, BJ and Clavie. We cannot say enough about their hospitality. They all went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. Stephanie and Bibi were so gracious and accommodating. There could not be better hostesses. Terry’s talents are really something to marvel at. We had the amazing opportunity to do the rain forest hike with him and not only learned so much and saw so much beauty, but we also got to see 2 Parrots in flight. BJ was always so pleasant and made sure we knew he was there as he arrived daily. Clavie was able to get us where we needed to be so that we could enjoy so much of the island. By the end of our stay, they all felt like family. Our favorite things to recommend while on the island: Hike the Petit Piton with “Mervin the Mountain Goat” Anse Mamin Beach was our favorite. The snorkeling from the end of Anse Chastanet beach toward Mamin beach was the best on the island. Our favorite restaurants were Treetop Restaurant and Rabot. Thank you so much for the memories of a lifetime!!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Perfect Family Vacation

We had a glorious time at La Batterie and St. Lucia in general! Thank you for the welcome basket and dinner! The views from the villa are truly amazing, the pictures do not do it justice We love everyone on staff! Clavie is a joy to be with. He is quite a champ maneuvering that large van through town and all around the island! Stephanie is also wonderful. We ordered a feast for Monday night with beef and chicken roti, and bakes for another day. She has a great sense of humor and such a nice way about her. Marilyn, Terry, BK and Frances are also hard workers, easy to talk to, all so sweet with the baby. On arrival, Hunter spoke about 20 words. When we left, his vocabulary had doubled! He could not wait till Tee-tee (Terry) arrived and he learned "boom" (fist bump) from Terry too. The villa is so well appointed. We were very comfortable by the pool (love all the shade, except for just the few hours mid-day when it's full sun). Love that you have the round table inside as well as the dining room table. The rooms were nice, bathrooms good size, nice storage. All in all, a fabulous trip! A perfect mix of rustic and opulent. Thanks for everything and for renting your beautiful home.

10/10 Excellent

Tara J.

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Perfect

I am going to agree with everything that all the other reviewers have said about la batterie villa as this would be the only place I would stay on the island. The pictures online cannot depict how beautiful the house and views truly are. The staff is amazing. Our family loves food so we tried several places on the island for dinner, but only one is worth recommending, and that is the restaurant at hotel chocolat. We had an amazing lunch there after we did the chocolate making class , which my whole family would highly recommend. At other restaurants, we found the service to be extremely slow(this is especially relevant if you have younger children and teens like us) and the food mediocre. Our children only wanted Stephanie to cook dinner after having her food compared to dasheen and the restaurant at the hummingbird. Lastly, our family loved the rainforest tour with gardener Terry, snorkeling with sugar boat tours, deep sea fishing with mystic man tours and the tour of the volcano. If there was anything that we would have liked to know before going is that there are people trying to sell you something everywhere you go, don’t be afraid to say no, it is an island paradise and island time is a real thing! Be prepared to slow down and relax, and la batterie villa is the perfect place to do just that! Thank you Michael and Jennifer for always being available to answer questions and for sharing your beautiful home in St. Lucia!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

SIMON A.

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Stunning Villa in outstanding location

Thank you Michael & Jennifer for the use of your stunning Villa to celebrate our honeymoon. (Even though we had our kids in tow to share our time it was an amazing week!) Located up a short hill & walk from Anse Chastanet & Mamin Beaches (in my opinion the best we visited on St Lucia) better than Sugar beach! which is stony in parts. Also the beach bar at both beaches does mouth watering burgers & curried goat! La Batterie villa has amazing views of the Pitons in an excellent location, on a quiet road within easy access to the local town of Soufriere & many of the local attractions including the hot mud baths & lava springs, zip wiring (great fun), boat tours, not to forget the Pitons themselves (which we didn't climb! I will be back to do this.) The staff were extremely friendly & welcoming to all our requirements. Thank you Clavie, for your knowledge & of course safe driving, Stephanie for your wonderful home food cooking, BK for looking over us every night, Marilyn & Bibiana for keeping the villa spotless & Terry for making the grounds look so pretty with a special thank you Terry for the most amazing half day walking tour of the rainforest with your expert knowledge of the local herbs & plants! The kids loved their plant tattoos :) This was one of our top highlights of our whole trip to St Lucia along with our private boat tour which are both a must! We would definitely recommend La Batterie Villa & how you have made our stay & booking process so efficient & welcoming. We will definitely be back next time we visit St Lucia! Thank you Simon & family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

A charming retreat w/amazing staff&stunning views

Our group of seven arrived on the island for 10 days to celebrate my husband's 50th Birthday in early November. We were greeted at La Batterie with breathtaking views of the Pitons and a gorgeous villa that had all the Caribbean charm we had hoped for. After our tour, it seemed a little overwhelming and but we quickly found our way around. The pool area was beautiful and wonderfully private. The kitchen was well equipped, although we mostly opted for Stephanie to prepare some local favourites for us. We highly recommend her Spicy Beef Roti! All the staff were very welcoming and helpful in any way that we needed. If you ask, Terry will bring you fresh papaya and grapefruit. ...I have never had white grapefruit that was as sweet and juicy as what he brought for us. For the adventurous, the villa is close enough to walk the twenty minutes into the town of Soufriere, just be prepared to get your exercise back up the hill to the villa! You may want to try dinner at Orlando's in town. It was probably one of the best meals we have ever had, although it was a little pricier than other restos on town. The Petit Peak and Pier 28 were also good. Clavie gave us a tour that included zip lining, the waterfall, drive in volcano and mud baths...so much fun!! We also went to the fish fry in Anse La Raye which was very tasty. Hiking the Pitons was a very challenging but the views at the top were worth the effort. Be fore warned, it is not a hike for the weak kneed or faint of heart! La Batterie is the perfect home away from home and we hope to get back again very soon. Whether it's sipping your morning coffee or a rum punch while watching the sunset, you will never cease to be spellbound by the views from the main deck. We are still dreaming of it!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Best family vacation

Thank you so much for the follow up email and sorry for the delay in responding. It has been difficult for all of us to adjust back to the real world here in the states! We had an absolute wonderful time at your home on St Lucia. Words and even pictures don't do it justice - the villa and views and accommodations are absolutely amazing. We often had to pinch ourselves each time we looked out over the blue water towards the Pitons as it truly is picture perfect! Each staff member was amazinf and made us feel very welcome and taken care of. Stephanie cooked several Lucian inspired dinners for us and wow were they phenomenal. Our only regret is not having her cook more meals for us - it was very relaxing to come home from a day's outing and have a delicious meal in the oven waiting on us. Clavie did a great job getting us around the island and was available anytime we needed him. Being in an unknown location Clavie made us feel very safe and comfortable and I truly believe he knows everyone on the island! I am very glad we didn't rent a car as Clavie made all of excursions that much better. He is a great person and we really enjoyed getting to know him better. Terry does a great job tending to the property and we really enjoyed getting to know him...he is a great man and one of the hardest working men we've met in quite some time. He took us on a fantastic guided tour of the rainforest and waterfall. Marilyn was very kind and was always a joy to be around. We never felt unsafe on the island or at the villa...everyone we met on the island was very friendly and welcoming. It was a nice added benefit to have BK at the house every night. Being a father of two young daughters that was comforting to know he was there. The walk down the hill to Anse Chastenet beach was very doable and like most other reviewers mentioned the walk up was a bit more challenging. But having the pool to jump into upon our return was perfect. The beach at Anse Chastanet was more than we could have hoped for! The snorkeling was amazing - best snorkeling I've ever experienced! You have a wonderful home and we had an amazing vacation - thank you so much for opening it up and allowing others to experience it. We cannot wait to come back!!!

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B.

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Piton Paradise

Where to begin on this absolutely Stunning Paradise? We booked Christmas week about a year ago, and it was the best vacation ever. Once we stepped through the Villa's front gate and walked across the yard to the Villa, we were captivated from the unbelievable view of the Pitons and the sea. The décor and inside amenities of the Villa were perfect. We loved that there are no glass windows in the Villa, anywhere. All open to the warm beautiful trade winds and the sounds of the rainforest and birds below. The beds and bedrooms were perfect, each with their own bathrooms. We loved the inside/outside feel of walking to our rooms at night while the misting warm rain was falling. The Staff - Stephanie and BiBi ran the house, and it was absolutely perfect. Stephanie and the meals she made were spectacular! BiBi and her attention to detail was superb! I coordinated with Stephanie and she shopped for our meals, and made what we wanted. But after tasting her meals, we stepped back and she planned our meals. I decided to cook a Beef Tenderloin for our Christmas meal, and she arranged for it, and it was delivered to our Villa. Whatever we wanted, it happened. Thank You Stephanie. Terry the groundskeeper was wonderful, and gave me a special tour of the Villa grounds and its flora. But most of all, the history of the Villa was wonderful! Especially since Terry has been employed by the family for over 40 years... Each evening, BK made himself know that he arrived. It was nice knowing that BK was on grounds if needed. We never saw him, it wasn't obtrusive, it was just a nice feeling. Believe me, the security of the Villa was impressive with the wall and gates, and built on the hillside, only way in is with wings! And of course, Clavie (the Mayor of Soufriere!) was the best. We always rent a car, wherever in the world we are, because I like driving in foreign countries. And we can go anywhere we want. But, this time, we let Clavie do the driving. He was so informative with all the history of the island and the area. He knows everybody, and everybody knows him! It truly was a pleasure being around him, and our security was his priority! Thank You Mike and Jennifer for sharing your piece of paradise with us. There was so much that we didn't see! We spent a lot of our time, swimming, drinking and eating! The Villa is so comfortable, that we didn't want to leave! La Batterie was exactly where we needed to be, to say goodbye to 2022 Brad & Troy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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Paradise

We loved our 8 nights at LB. Communication with Michael & Jennifer was top notch. They answered endless questions & suggested restaurants & activities to consider. Check in is a breeze, & having Clavie pick us up at the airport ($75) was great-roughly an hour drive. Steph prepared 4 lunches & dinners in the villa-chicken roti, shrimp creole, BBQ ribs, mac & cheese, chicken curry, jerk chicken- ate the leftovers next day. She also pre-stocked the fridge with eggs, cheese & crackers, water, etc. & we stopped at a larger grocery store on the way back from the airport to pick up wine. The pricing for this is SO reasonable. If I remember, we paid Stephanie $15 for each meal+ingredients. For dinner, we asked her to stay to serve which she did and that was $20 for her time (and returning to the villa). I don't regret this decision at all--the view from La Batterie is the best! The other 3 nights we ate out, roughly $10 an hour for local places with Clavie. We went to Dasheen at the Hotel Laredo. As the hosts suggested, we arrived early for appetizers to watch the sunset. The seafood fritters were delicious. Look up sunset and plan to arrive about an hour before so you get good table. Another night we ate at Orlando’s based on reviews but disappointed. There was still the same set dinner menu from Xmas Eve even though it was mid January and it was mediocre. We also ate at right on the beach at Anse Chastanet. I loved hearing the waves hit the shore. The food & menu there were great! On the way back to the airport, Clavie took us to Fedo’s in town, a totally local place that was good. Bibianna & Marilyn kept the villa clean and stocked with fresh towels, & were so kind. We adjusted the hours and only had staff come every other day for privacy. Since I overpacked, I used another closet as there aren’t a ton of hangars, but since only 2 of us no big deal. The pool area has sun and shade which we loved but spent more time on the deck for the view & only went down to the pool when we were hot. I loved everything about the villa except since I am afraid of birds, small birds do fly into the house-though fly out again quickly, which kept me in near constant startle mode during the day. They didn’t bother my husband at all and our kids would have loved them, but I mention it so anyone else with my irrational fear is aware. If you are visiting St. Lucia, I highly recommend La Batterie. Its views, staff, & owners will make your trip amazing!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dwane B.

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Stunning views and wonderful service

My wife and I stayed here in July of 2023. It's a wonderful property. The views are even more amazing than the pictures show. With all of the staff available, it's like staying at a 5 star resort dedicated to just you. Stephanie cooking amazing meals and scheduling massages. Clavie driving you where ever you need to go. Bibi cleaning every day. Terry roasting coffee and BK watching over the property at night. All wonderful and very accommodating. We did walk down the hill to Anse Chastanet to enjoy the beach. We ran into Simon from Simon Says tours and did ziplining, the volcano mud baths and snorkeling through him, which was a great experience as well. Could we have done it all ourselves, yes. But Simon and Simon Jr were great tour guides. We would love to visit this property during the winter time and enjoy a cooler climate. Summertime can be a bit warmish, but there are plenty of fans to help keep you cool. I doubt you can find a nicer rental experience on St Lucia. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debby M.

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Return Trip-Living in a Postcard!

We stayed in this home for our 25th anniversary & again for our 51st! So many great memories from the past & wonderful new ones from this visit. The location & surroundings are awesome! The staff was friendly & knowledgeable-we looked forward to seeing them each day. They made our stay very pleasant & seamless. Food was great & fresh-thank you Stephanie! Beds were comfortable & well made each day- thank you Bibi! It was wonderful to wake up to the Pitons each morning & to sit on the deck at night to see the stars highlighting the shadows of the Pitons. We swam in the well maintained pool twice each day. Afternoons we could be found on the deck or in the hammock for a nap. So much to see & do in the area-Clavie’s taxi service was available & treated us well. We won’t forget our Fantastic return visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni S.

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Wonderful vacation

We celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary in St. Lucia and couldn't have asked for a more beautiful setting. La Batterie has incredible views, and the grounds are absolutely gorgeous. We enjoyed having coffee on the deck every morning taking in the scenery, flowers, and birds. Stephanie cooked several delicious meals for us, and Bibi kept the house immaculate. We ventured next door for dinner and down the road to Anse Chastenet to go to the beach and snorkel. The pool was refreshing every afternoon, and the owners were very responsive and helpful. On our final evening, we went on a whale-watching cruise with Mystic Man Tours and saw a pod of orcas. It was the perfect end to a memorable trip.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy F., Naples, FL

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Dream Come True

This was truly a dream come true vacation for our family. My husband and I had been to St Lucia many years ago and wanted to return to share its beauty with our family. This spectacular villa provided the perfect opportunity. The views of the Pitons are stunning, and the home and grounds are just beautiful. We also really appreciated the staff at La Batterie. They were warm and welcoming, knowledgeable and helpful, never obtrusive, always professional. Our family enjoyed Stephanie and Bibi's delicious meals, Terry’s coffee and rain forest hike, diving, snorkeling, birding and other fun tours Clavie took us to on the island. Mike and Jennifer also did an excellent job providing information and answering all our questions in advance of the trip. We are truly grateful for the wonderful time we shared here and we all hope to return one day!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

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Amazing View with the most amazing staff.

The view and home is even better than pictured, it's a dream destination with award winning beaches close by for snorkeling/diving and beach bars, a wonderful pool for the afternoon heat and great rooms with their own bathrooms.The Cabana is a great addition...so beautiful! We shopped in the capital city, zipline'd, Botanical garden & mineral bath, enjoyed breakfast one day at Hotel Chocolat, Visited Sugar Beach and ate a fancy dinner at Caille Blanc Villa Hotel (Next door) and yet, nothing compares to this private home & staff. This is our 2nd time staying and it was great to re-connect with the house staff, they are as impressive as this view. We absolutely love Stephanie & BB, who everyday kept the rooms so clean & cooked the best food on the island!!! plus Terry the gardner has worked for this family for over 40 years, grows & roast his own coffee and such a joy to talk to. We drive in lots of other countries but NOT here. You really need 4 wheel drive and more extensive knowledge of the area and streets, So this house has a driver to pay as taxi service, Clavie who we just loved his services and he is way more skilled to drive these roads. It is always hard to say goodbye to the staff, so we say "We will see you again". Thank you Michael for allowing this amazing home to be rented and taking such great care of your staff who just made us all feel so welcome & Thank you for the Champagne to celebrate my Sister & Brother-in Laws 50th Anniversary, this trip was absolutely a dream trip for them with lots of fun photos & videos to cherish for years.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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Location, Location, Location and a Great Staff

The villa is situated high up on a steep slope with an unsurpassed view of the Pitons. It also means that walking anywhere is only for those whose fitness levels are above average. There were many nice surprises. Stephanie's cooking was top notch, and she prepared something different for us on five nights. It was plenty of food for our adult family of five, and we even had some leftovers. The electric outlets are both US & UK style. The salt water pool with its water lounging area is great. There were plenty of lounge chairs and an umbrella, but be sure to lay a towel down on the chair first because they get very hot when exposed to the sun. It is a 15 minute walk (0.6 miles) to the beach at Anse Chastanet where you will find great snorkeling. Terry is a gem, and he taught us so much about the local flora. He will roast St. Lucian coffee for you and take you on a 3 hour hike to the rain forest. The owners of the rain forest property, Grand Eden Estate, allow Terry to bring visitors for a fee. It's a moderately difficult hike mostly because of the steep stairs and muddy conditions. The views are great, and Terry was the perfect guide. Stephanie arranged several tours for our family, but the highlight was Teddy & Graham (I am not making that up) from Sugar Boat Tours bringing us on a 7 hour speed boat tour of the island. It was pricey, but we all agreed that it was the best day we had as a family. The downside surprises were mostly because of our expectations. There is no air conditioning, and we had no breeze during our visit, so it was uncomfortably hot for us. A cool shower before bed helped a lot. The villa's louvered doors don't have screens, so if you keep the lights on in the evening (after 6:30), the bugs will let you know the error of your ways! The one thing we really wished we had known beforehand was the amount of cash to bring. This is a mostly cash area with the exception of some of the tourist excursions. We found that EC$ were more beneficial that US$. Taxis are all paid in cash, and the prices were inconsistent for the same trip. Damien was an excellent driver, navigating the treacherous roads with ease and offering advice during our visit. If the driver needs to stay and wait for you, that is also part of the fare. To avoid running out of cash, plan on $300.00 US per day for groceries/dinner at the villa & taxi rides for 5 people. We felt safe and welcomed at La Batterie Villa and hope to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible!

To say our stay was incredible is an understatement. We were a group of 3 couples so the layout of the property was perfect for our needs. It's hard to say much more than what others have already stated... views were outstanding, property was accurately depicted in the listing but the staff is what makes the experience over the top. We were initially a little leery of having onsite staff but this quickly went away as every one of them were amazing. Stephanie was a joy to be around and as others mentioned is great cook! We all agreed her food was miles better than any of the (very expensive) restaurants in the area. Bibi was always in the background keeping everything nice and tidy. Terry was always fun to joke around with and BK was right on time every night. Most evening we invited him in to make a plate and hang out with us for a few minutes. Clavie was always a few minutes early to pick us up wherever we were going and his pricing was less than I would expect for a group of 6. Some have mentioned walking down to the beach, we all had Clavie drive us down and back up as it was only a couple bucks each. All in all, this was one of the best experiences and we wouldn't hesitate to do it all again! 5 stars all the way around!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Winston S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay!

We cannot say enough about the villa and treatment by Stephanie and the crew. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victor R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, serene, paradise!

Such a welcoming family…miss everyone already! Thank you for taking such great care of us. Not a more beautiful place to find rest, fun and peace!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan V.

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Unforgettable holiday at a spectacular villa with amazing staff

I can't describe how impressed we were both with the property but really, with the amazing staff at La Batterie. The property has been family owned for several decades and most of the staff have been with the house and this family for many years (one even remembering the current owner when he was a toddler)! You instantly realise that you have been welcomed by a group of people who love and care for the owner and for the property as they would their own family - and they welcome you into this atmosphere when you arrive. They are attentive (often anticipating and arranging things - from stocking of the fridge on arrival to booking relevant covid tests for guest and arranging drivers) and yet at times you are not even aware they are there. This was one of the most beautiful properties we have stayed and one of the most relaxing of holidays taken. I cannot recommend La Batterie, the owner and the staff enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Family Vaca Ever

My husband and our 14-yr old twins spent a week at La Batterie and there not enough wonderful things we could say about our experience. The property was amazingly beautiful! The staff was so kind that we felt like they were part of our family by the time we left. In summary, a month later, our week at La Batterie Villa was like a dream:-). We would recommend this property to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

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