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Garden view suite 200 meters from a beach near capital city of Castries.

Garden view suite 200 meters from a beach near capital city of Castries.

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Sit, relax, enjoy a tropical breeze and cool drink.
The balcony is spacious and comfortable.
View from the balcony overlooking Tapion Bay and the Caribbean Sea.
View of Tapion House from the back garden.
Well equipped kitchen with all the amenities of home.

Overview of Garden view suite 200 meters from a beach near capital city of Castries.

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Enjoy the area

Map
Charlotte, Castries
  • Popular LocationSt. Lucia Town Hall3 min drive
  • Popular LocationLa Toc Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSaint Lucia National Archives6 min drive
  • AirportCastries (SLU-George F. L. Charles)16 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Garden view suite 200 meters from a beach near capital city of Castries.

The whole suite is yours! The Garden View Suite includes a fully equipped kitchen, living room with 32" TV, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, balcony, laundry, wifi and much more!

The TV has Netflix, Tune In Radio and YouTube.

The Main Bedroom has a Queen Bed and the Junior Bedroom has a Full/Double Bed.

There are stairs to the unit, so unfortunately, we are not handi-accessible. Any guests with mobility issues should be very aware of this factor. The suite is self-catered.


The Space

Tapion House is a premier guest house in the upscale Tapion district of Castries, St Lucia. Our fully furnished suites are air conditioned, boast a full kitchen, spacious living room, comfortable bedrooms, relaxing balcony, dinette and in suite laundry. We are centrally located and are close to Rodney Bay, Castries, Marigot and a host of activities.

In the Kitchen, we provide an initial supply of condiments such as salt, pepper, various spices, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, etc. Additionally, we provide $100.00 XCD (about $40.00 USD) in complimentary groceries. This provides basics like bread, eggs, yogurt, rice, tea, coffee, fruit and so forth, subject to availability. We cannot accommodate special requests nor substitutions of groceries, these are simply courtesy staples we provide. Tapion House is serviced by municipal water, which is potable.

In the Living Room a dedicated router provides complimentary wifi. The 32" smart TV has Netflix, YouTube and Tune In Radio. The units are wired with UK 240V power, but we do provide outlet adapters. Please be aware, these are adapters only and do not transform power to EU 220V or North American 110V.

The Main Bedroom has a Queen-sized bed. The large closet has plenty of clothes hangers, electronic safe for your valuables, an ironing board and iron, as well as a blow dryer. The room is serviced by an 12,000 BTU air conditioner.

The Junior Bedroom has a Full-sized (aka Double) bed and the likewise large closet has plenty of storage space and clothes hangers. The room is serviced by a 12,000 BTU air conditioner.

The Garden View Suite has a single bathroom, which consists of a shower, toilet and sink. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided for your convenience. Hot water is generated via solar power, so we urge caution as water can be EXTREMELY hot. A generous supply of towels are in place.

We provide a charcoal grill on the balcony, along with an initial supply of coals.

The Laundry Room has a top-load washer. A drying rack and clotheslines are available and in case of inclement weather, we do have an electric clothes dryer available in our private suite.

Come enjoy the breath-taking beauty of St Lucia and come Home. By The Sea.


Guest Access

The entire 2 bedroom suite is yours.

Parking is available for a vehicle. Please advise us if you have a vehicle so we can ensure that nothing stops you from driving right in.

The suite is fully contained with more than ample towels, pots and pans and dishes for your use during your stay. You also have your own washing machine that no one else will use.

This suite is accessible by a set of stairs down to your balcony where the front doors are located. Unfortunately, this precludes us from being handi-accessible and potential guests with mobility issues should be very aware of this situation.

The suite is self-catered, meaning that during the length of your stay all cleaning, cooking, dish-washing and laundry are the responsibility of the guests. We can provide contact information for service providers, however all arrangements and payment must be made by the guest directly with the service provider.

Typical grocery items we provide include eggs, bread, yogurt, cheese, oatmeal, grits, bagels, coffee, tea, UHT milk, cereal, baked beans, etc. All items are subject to availability. As the suite is self-catered, all cooking is left to our guests. A variety of dry goods (coffee, tea, spices, condiments) are provided to get you started. We are on municipal water, which is potable.


Guest Interaction

If you need anything we are here for you, so feel free to ask any and all questions before your arrival or while you are with us! We enjoy socializing with our guests, but we recognize this is YOUR vacation. We are simply here to facilitate your having a wonderful time. So, feel free to stop by and chat or share a drink with us, but feel equally comfortable in not doing so. You've worked hard for your vacation time, so spend that precious time in the way that suits yourself and your family best!

Our friendly dogs live upstairs with us and will not ever be permitted near you, without your explicit permission.


Other Things To Note

We can provide the contact information for a cleaning service, if guests would like. Cleaning services are not included in your stay and all fees and rates would have to be negotiated directly with the cleaning service.

We do not charge for VAT, wifi, parking nor utilities.


Overview

Tapion is located just a few minutes drive from Castries city and has a small local beach within the neighbourhood. There are a few pubs (Hardest Hard Bar & Bistro at Banane Roundabout and Bon Manger Restaurant at the Hospital. Grocery stores can be accessed via the shuttle or a drive down to Cul de Sac (5 minutes).


Getting Around

Tapion Hospital (3 minute walk away) offers a shuttle (9 minute drive) that takes you downtown Castries for under EC $2.00 one-way. Grocery stores, banks, duty free shopping, Castries Harbour, Castries Central Market, Port Seraphine are all within a few blocks of the drop off point as well as any other business you can think of. Book an excursion/tour departing from Port Seraphine, and meet the tour using the shuttle, a short walk, and the ferry across the Harbour.

Property manager

Doris Jolicoeur & Donald Summers

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 18
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Not suitable for under 12.

Events

No events allowed
It's perfectly fine to have friends over.

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
All pets welcome.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted on the balcony.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: It's perfectly fine to have friends over.
Long-term renters welcome
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Castries

Located in Castries, this apartment is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marigot Bay and Anse Chastanet Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Splash Island Water Park Saint Lucia, or check out an event or a game at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Charlotte, Castries

What's nearby

  • Castries Central Market - 3 min drive
  • St. Lucia Town Hall - 3 min drive
  • La Toc Beach - 3 min drive
  • Saint Lucia National Archives - 6 min drive
  • Vigie Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Castries (SLU-George F. L. Charles) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cricketer's Pub - 3 min drive
  • Armandos - 4 min drive
  • KFC - 7 min drive
  • KFC - 7 min drive
  • KFC - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden view suite 200 meters from a beach near capital city of Castries. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

Where is Garden view suite 200 meters from a beach near capital city of Castries. located?

This family-friendly Castries apartment building is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Windward Islands and La Toc Battery. La Toc Beach and Fort Charlotte are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Al H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Four week stay
It was our first time staying in a VRBO and the experience was amazing, Don & Doris are great hosts and very welcoming. We didn’t rent a car so they made arrangements to pick us up at the airport. They gave us advice on how to get around and even invited us on a couple of beach outings and to do some grocery shopping. We will miss the friendly visits from their dogs, Bruno, Hitch, Little Mama, Bo, and Solange.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday in Paradise
What an amazing girls trip we had! Don and Doris are amazing hosts and went far beyond any of our expectations. They were there to greet us with a full tour and explanation of the suite, which included enough groceries to get us settled for our first night and breakfast. They were available as much as we needed for questions, suggestions, guidance - well, everything. It truly felt like we were staying with friends and of course they were very respectful of our privacy. We loved having the dogs come visit once they knew they were welcome but they would have absolutely stayed away if that was our preference. Once again, thank you Don and Doris!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Garden view
Don and Doris are fantastic hosts They go way above and beyond as hosts. The garden view has a great view of the small beach and ocean beyond. Very easy to get public transport to town but is walkable also. Castries is a very busy place. Sometimes a little noisy outside. The unit has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Totally enjoyed my vacation in St Lucia thanks to Don and Doris.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jasmin H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Would not recommend
The picture shown and the actual place was not the same. There was an odor in the place and the furniture is very old and outdated.. The owner also has a few dogs and cats which I was never told about. It is also very far from activities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corneliu G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter 2019-2020 Vacations St-Lucia
Outstanding hosts:we received all information and travel guidance that we needed. First day on the property : practically enough food was provided by our hosts, besides the welcome drink, in order for us just to relax after the trip. The location is very well described. Depending of the type of vacation you want to have, you may need a car or use the local transportation. Regardless, Don and Dorris allways were very helpful and invited us with them either to supermarket or to chill on the beach. For us the wood charcoal BBQ, ready to fire up, was a big plus, because we were enjoying local grilled fresh fish or lobsters in the coasiness of our garden view suite. We felt like home in tropical climate. For New Year's day we enjoyed the invitation to supper with our hosts and their friends. Our daughter is vegan and we do not know how to thank Don cooking for her and friends who embraced vegan or vegetarian diet. We also loved to see how carrying were our hosts to stray dogs. Overall we had a great vacation and cannot wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Doris Jolicoeur & Donald Summers

Host profile image
We are Canadian Expats residing in St Lucia. We are both military veterans of 20+ years and retired Real Estate Agents from Alberta. We have 5 dogs (all rescues), Dude, Momma, Bruno, Beau and Hitch. They live in the upstairs suite with us and there is zero need for you to ever encounter them as the stairs to the unit is a fair distance from the furthest point they can reach. We love to host travellers and tell them all about this beautiful island and all its sights and sounds.

Why they chose this property

Our property is in a great location. No real need for a car as there's a shuttle that operates from Tapion Hospital (250 m away) to down town Castries where you can grab any other transportation required and/or hop onto an excursion/tour. We also have a small beach (Tapion Beach) within 200 m from the house or you can visit La Toc Beach (Sandals) which is about a 25 minute walk or a short ride away. If you choose to rent a car, our location gives you great access to all the natural attractions about 30-45 minutes south of us or the touristy areas and street parties about 20 minutes north.

What makes this property unique

For anyone staying 6 nights or more, we will stock your fridge with $100 XCD worth of food to start you off. There is a chance that you will arrive after the stores close, so this will help a lot.
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