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Bananaquit House, 7 bed luxury Piton View - Direct from Owner - Govt Certified
Mamin, Soufriere

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9,6

Exceptionnel

Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 33 avis sur 38." "
Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’après 2 avis sur 38." "
Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 1 avis sur 38." "
Note des voyageurs de 4 (Médiocre), d’après 1 avis sur 38." "
Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’après 1 avis sur 38." "

9,4/10

Propreté

Avis

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

Les points forts : Propreté
Beautiful home in paradise
We had a great time at Banana Quit. Group of 9 ladies. The house is outstanding in every way, the view of the Piton’s is amazing from the patio. The house service was great, great food from Margaret the chef. One very important shout out to Nimrod Vincent our driver, he was absolutely amazing he always picked us up promptly and would wait on us when we were out. Please request his service. We would not change one thing about our trip it was over the top.
Séjour de 5 nuits en février 2024

2/10 Horrible

stephanie R.

Les points forts : Propreté
No Luxury Experience
The house offers lovely views and an infinity pool (almost no shade) but doesn't meet luxury standards at any price. It's run down and needs major upgrades. We experienced multiple water outages. Two bedrooms had broken A/C, and the rooms had unclosable windows, only mosquito nets, making working A/C ineffective due to humidity and the fact they’re open to the outside. One suite was unusable due to intense chlorine smell (also very dark w/ low ceilings). Several bathrooms lacked towel and toilet paper holders. Breakfast service started 10AM, which is far too late for families w/ little kids. Dinner was delicious but the staff leaves early, so its “served” by being left on the stove when they leave. Non-working dishwasher so big mess overnight but the staff kept the house very clean. Fruit bats nesting in the rafters (again, the house is totally open) posed a serious concern (rabies anyone?). The 1st night included rum punch and a snack; afterward, we were on our own as the staff was gone when we got back from the beach. Advertised beach access was misleading; it's a challenging 30-40 min walk or an 8-min drive. The house is best for a bachelor party or folks who just need a lot of rooms. The house manager, was very responsive. I suspect he would love to fix all of these things but is not empowered to. Manager will ask for exorbitant fee to use credit card to settle the grocery bill. Overall, the house's condition and misrepresentations significantly affected our experience
Séjour de 6 nuits en décembre 2023
Réponse de VrboOwner le 30 janv. 2024
Hi Stephanie, I am sorry that you didn't enjoy the villa at all, and apologise for the maintenance issues that were present. Since they have been brought to my attention they have been fixed. The staff are flexible to the guests wants, if you wanted an earlier breakfast time you need only ask. The pictures do show that the property is open air on the main floor. The house manager and I did communicate with you that the guests is responsible for food - and offered to pre stock the house as a service for you. Again - if you wanted a more substantial meal you can just ask. The credit card fee is merely passing on the cost of the machine facility at the house - that is what we get charged. you initially indicated you would pay cash which doesn't carry the levy. Finally the walk to the beach is documented on google maps as 12 minutes. I can only assume you took a wrong turn, and apologise that you didn't get the right directions. We are sorry that you didn't have a positive experience and are glad we had a chance to talk through it.

10/10 Excellent

Detrica H.

Les points forts : Propreté
Thompson Family Vacation 2023
The property was breathtaking!!! My family and I didn’t want to leave. Everything about the property, staff, etc was phenomenal. We will let our friends and family know if they ever decide to visit St. Lucia please stay at the Bananaquit House. We plan to return soon!!!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryce J.

Les points forts : Propreté
Family Week Trip
Best view in the world!! Bumpy road up to the house. We had a great trip with our family of 7. The bedrooms can get hot as they have small ac air units and some of the plugs didn’t work. Jason is always quick to respond. Margaret is a great chef. Kendy is a great driver. The beach really isn’t walking distance but you can call for your driver. There are no TVs or cable in the house. About an hour drive from the airport, but the driver made it a smooth process. We all loved the house and would love to come back. Overall 5/5 best part of the house is the view of the pitons.
Séjour de 5 nuits en mars 2023

8/10 Bien

Victoria B.

Les points forts : Propreté
1st time to St. Lucia
The view of the pitons and ocean from the Bananaquit house is stunning! There were 11 people in our group and we had a lovely time at the house. We have been to a lot of houses with chefs and they are each a bit different. Margaret is a wonderful cook! We had two meals a day and the evening meal was left on the stove for us to serve ourselves. They made an extra trip to the grocery store midweek and once we paid a driver to bring us water. The communication with Jason, the house manager, was great. He is quick to answer emails and line up drivers. We enjoyed eating at the Rabot Restaurant, sitting in the mineral springs, hanging out at the beach below, spear fishing and drinking rum punch around the pool. We rented a catamaran for a half day where we snorkeled and also received massages by the pool. It rained the day we were supposed to hike the pitons. I wouldn't classify Bananaquit as a luxurious house which I would have expected with the price. It was beautifully decorated with local decor. We took many cold showers and my husband would have liked some dessert.
Séjour de 6 nuits en janvier 2023

10/10 Excellent

Briena A.

Les points forts : Propreté
Great vacation
The house is stunning! It really is as good or better than the photos. The beds were comfy and the house was always kept clean. The staff were really good at what they do. Margaret AND Asha are amazing cooks. If we came to St lucia again with a group we would stay here again. Some tips for future travelers: about a month out Jason, the property manager, will send you information about your stay and send you a menu and a grocery sheet to fill out. Ignore the “menu” because you actually just choose meats off of the grocery list and Margaret will make different dishes based on those main items. We never knew what we were eating until we sat down for the meal. Be prepared that when it rains, it’s likely that the wifi and the US outlets will go out. There is a breaker in the house and all you have to do is reset it but I would have them show you where it is just in case you need it. Bring lots of bug spray. You will have an assigned cab driver but every trip is it’s own charge. The price is extremely reasonably though. For 3 trips to the airport, 2 excursions and 1 dinner it was a little over $300(which is less than we’ve spent on Ubers in other trips). Food pricing wasnt bad either, it was about $1000 including the service charge for 5 adults for 5 days. This included a lot of rum punch and an extra food run during our stay. Tips can be made in cash in a little box at the house or via credit card. We have a walk through video on YouTube of the house under “Bri & D Living”
Séjour de 5 nuits en novembre 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karin H.

Les points forts : Propreté
StLucia wedding and vacation
We had a fabulous stay at Bananaquit! The beauty of the location and villa was amazing. The staff were all kind, helpful and lovely. We also had a dream wedding ceremony coordinated overlooking the Pitóns on the outdoor space during our stay and it turned out truly magical! Highly recommend this place!
Séjour de 5 nuits en novembre 2022

6/10 Satisfaisant

John C.

Bananaquit House
Beautiful Views and lots of room in this house, but it could use a thorough cleaning and some repairs.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022
Réponse de VrboOwner le 20 août 2022
Hi John, Apologies if the place looked a little run down. We have had back to back bookings the last few months, unable to make reparations. We have blocked out all of September to do this and put the house straight. we would be happy to have you back again once the works is complete. Best, Sam

10/10 Excellent

james p., Evans, USA

Les points forts : Propreté
LOVE Banaquit!!!
Our family had the BEST vacation in St. Lucia at the Banaquit house. Asha and Margaret- the two house ladies- greeted us each morning with a smile and made sure we had delicious food and a clean home. This is luxury living! The views from the house are unmatched and you’re just a 15 min (downhill and then very steep uphill climb back) walk to the beach! We recommend Anse Mamin over Anse Chasanet. Michael, the groundskeeper, is very friendly- he will bring you fresh fruit right from the grounds if you ask him to- we can still take the delicious Soursop and Mango! The icing on the cake is having a personal driver who knows the area and the people. Kendy is very friendly and we felt very safe on those mountain roads in the car with him. If you’re looking to be pampered in a unique, luxurious jungle island oasis- this is the place for you!!! Make sure to take care of each of the staff individually at the end- they will be so grateful to you!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce T.

Les points forts : Propreté
Great Time
Great views, Great staff, overall wonderful property!
Séjour de 5 nuits en juin 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica L.

Les points forts : Propreté
Amazing!! Priceless Memories!!
I celebrated my 50th Birthday with Family and Friends and Bananaquit and I enjoyed every minute. When I walked in they had the table set and dinner prepared (our flight was delayed and they waited) they ladies who cook and do housekeeping for you are so sweet and make you feel at home. The food was delicious. Jason the house manager the night of my actual Birthday brought cake and decorations and made sure all of the food items I requested were prepared for my Birthday. Now back to the house the view the view the view; Gods beauty is amazing, priceless view! The rooms are spacious and slept 14 of us comfortably. The pool was refreshing, clean and great size. Jason arranged for massages by the pool for us on Day 2, best massage I had in a long time. Our house Driver Kendy I can not say enough about. He was kind, helpful and made sure we felt safe everywhere we went. We love you Kendy!! Remember Saint Lucia is an Island so the steep rough road to the house is what gives you the million dollar view. We were going to rent 2 vans at first but because we arrived late one van was gone so we opted to just use their transportation. And All though this decision was made when we landed Jason quickly had drivers at the airport to get us all to Villa. You will spend more using Transportation Service (especially if a group) but well worth it. Jason also arranged a Catamaran day for us for my Birthday afternoon and it was the highlight of our trip. Sam, Jason, Kendy, Margarot(cook) and the 2 beautiful other house ladies made sure my milestone Birthday was amazing. I will be back next Year!! Bananaquit house with it open air concept gives you the amazing Island charm!!!
Séjour de 6 nuits en mai 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Les points forts : Propreté
Wife’s 40th birthday
Wonderful time. Property and view is amazing.
Séjour de 5 nuits en février 2022

8/10 Bien

Philip L.

Les points forts : Propreté
Beautiful view
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Séjour de 7 nuits en novembre 2021

10/10 Excellent

rebecca s.

Les points forts : Propreté
Making Memories
Beautiful home and the best staff ever-they made us feel like royalty. Many many thanks to Margaret who was the most amazing cook-we will miss those amazing dishes you cooked for us everyday. And to Asha who was like a ninja picking up after us and making sure everything was constantly clean and the fresh flowers on our beds. . And to Michael who kept our pool and grounds beautiful. And to Bates our driver who catered to taking us everywhere we needed to go. And last but not least to Jason who made all of reservations, put up with our constantly changing schedule, and keeping our bar stocked! The Villa was perfect ... all 8 of us enjoyed every minute. You will not be disappointed booking this property. Our only issue had nothing to do with the Villa but with finding ATM machines so bring more cash than you would normally travel with as you will want to make sure you take good care of all the wonderful people that take such good care of you❤️
Séjour de 8 nuits en mai 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Les points forts : Propreté
Absolutely Amazing
Everything was absolutely incredible! Came here with 9 other girls for me sister and her best friend bachelorette and could not have been more impressed. The staff at this house is so beyond helpful and so sweet. The two cooks, Asha and Margarette, had all of the food and beverages bought a and ready to go, came every morning and made the most amazing food, both requested items and items that were traditions on the island. Each night they had our meals ready to be to be warmed up when we were ready. They kept the house clean and organized as well as had our rooms freshened up with new towels and beds made. The drivers, Bob and Kendi, were so great. They helped us coordinate transportation to and from the airport, to any excursions, to get my alcohol (because we of course ran out lol). The house manager, Jason, we so accommodating to all of our request. He helped coordinate our covid tests prior to leaving the island and coordinated our dinner reservation at Hotel Chocolat for our farewell dinner. Lastly, communication with Jason could have not been any better. Any questions or concerns were responded to pretty much immediately. My sister and I arrived a few hours prior to everyone else and he was there to great us and give us a tour of the house. All around we were all so impressed by our entire stay. I could not have asked for a better location to celebrate my sister and her best friends bachelorette. Can’t wait to hopefully come back soon!
Séjour de 3 nuits en mai 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S., North Canton, OH

Les points forts : Propreté
Wow...! I’m impressed!!
I cannot say enough good things about our experience here. We numbered 11 total (all adults) for this trip and every touch point from arrival, transportation, the beauty of the house (oh my!) the location, the meals (I’m stuffed) the views, the pool, the spaciousness...! To make eleven adults happy is no easy task but this home catered to all of our needs and wants...and then some! We have another group of relatives arriving today for another week of fun in the sun and I am absolutely certain they will be just as impressed as I have been. Thank you to everyone for a dream come true.
Séjour de 7 nuits en février 2020

10/10 Excellent

Edward L.

Les points forts : Propreté
Finally a villa worthy of me
The above line was stated by one of our friends as we walked down the flower lined entry to the house overlooking the Pitons against the setting sun. The villa was probably the best part of our stay in St. Lucia. We were 4 adults, 5 children (ages 3-9). Because of the kids, we were limited in our excursions so we picked Soufriere as a quieter getaway. The staff are friendly and helpful. Asha and Margaret kept the villa clean daily as well as made us food as requested. I agree that their cooking rivaled the restaurants, so we mostly ate at the house. Jason who managed the house locally purchased groceries for us with a 15% service charge. The house is not sealed so having the ladies do daily housekeeping was great. They also refreshed our rooms, did our laundry and stocked the towels, so this turned out to be essentially an all-inclusive experience. The rooms were clean with air conditioning (even though, the window slats were open to the outdoors), and we actually found the A/C was too cold, so we just used the ceiling fan at night. The mosquito nets were not an issue. We ran out of water once, but Michael who looked after the pool and maintenance we up right away and restored service within 20 minutes. Other than that, wifi was good, a TV was available if you got bored of the gorgeous views, the pool was a hit and the kids spent hours every day in it. Bananaquit is about 15-20 minute walk to a nice beach Anse Chastanet with what is reputed the best snorkeling on the island. Our kids did the hike up and down without issues a couple of times, except for the 3 year old who had to be carried. It is close to the Mud Baths, the drive in volcano, and Gros Piton Hike. Tet Paul Trail is close too, and as a tip, much cheaper than Gros Piton and personally I think better views. We visited a cocoa tour, the restaurant at Hotel Chocolat and Bamboo Restaurant. Transportation for all 9 of us was a van by Bob who was a good driver. If you intended to tour the island a lot, I'd recommend a rental car because of cost, but the road up to the villa is doable but daunting. Overall, an excellent stay, and definitely was one of the highlights of St. Lucia for us.
Séjour de 9 nuits en janvier 2020
Réponse de VrboOwner le 26 mars 2020
Thank you Edward - we're glad you enjoyed your time and found us worthy!

4/10 Médiocre

Greg S.

Family Holiday Trip
The views from the house were spectacular...but that is where it ends...the property manager did not meet us at the house on arrival nor departure...the cook and maid met gave the key and left...nothing was explained regarding the house...the worst is the refrigeration...the main refrigerator was broken...a secondary refrigerator....the freezer worked but the refrigerator couldn't cool properly...there were several small refrigerators...two of the three functioned...there were also several plumbing issues... a water pipe broke and "rained" upon lower bedroom...water completely out in another bathroom...at times low pressure issues in other bathrooms..just poor communication...the house was spacious...the bedrooms and bathrooms were ok...soap only...overall it needs a makeover...Sam, the absentee owner, did make a small refund for all the inconveniences...we paid a premium for the holidays and expected a home in premium condition and it wasn't.
Séjour de 7 nuits en décembre 2019
Réponse de VrboOwner le 26 mars 2020
Whilst we understand that what you'd imagined and what you experienced were not aligned, for which we have given a more than reasonable refund for - we feel you have been harsh on the property in the review. The burst pipe could not have been predicted, and a plumber was out the moment the manager was made aware. There was also communication between yourself and the manager from 30 days before your stay via email, and you had his phone number during your stay. We don't like to smother guests, and most prefer to be able to settle into the property once they arrive. One refrigerator was out, but the ones that remained are functioning properly. Nonetheless we're sorry your holiday did not match your expectations.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Les points forts : Propreté
Birthdays in Paradise
Our extended family gathered in St Lucia to celebrate two major life events and Banana Quit House was a perfect setting. From the unique setting to the spectacular views to the fantastic staff we had a thoroughly enjoyable stay. We had something for everyone; wreck diving, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, volcano, waterfall, rainforest, and just sitting by the pool with a rum drink looking at The Pitons. A fantastic place for family and friends to gather.
Séjour de 7 nuits en novembre 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Les points forts : Propreté
Wedding week stay
We hosted most of our guests here while having our wedding on St Lucia. The house was big and airy. Margerite, Asha, and Michael (staff) were amazing. Small issues we had with AC and water pressure were attended to promptly. I was a little confused about the food ordering process but all went smoothly in the end. Beautiful views, beautiful house. The one downside is that as most of the doors am have slats in them, there’s not a lot of privacy for noise or otherwise. The two rooms in the basement with the most privacy don’t have bathrooms as new or a view that is as pleasant as the others. The road leading up to the villa is as steep and bumpy as others say. We rented a car and it was fine, but if you’re at all timid about driving up steep roads and turning around right turns, use one of the many recommended drivers. We walked down (and back up) to Jade Mountain Anse Mamin, and Anse Chastanet several times and enjoyed the snorkeling and beaches there as well as some hikes on the property.
Séjour de 6 nuits en novembre 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire Mackay c., London

Les points forts : Propreté
Beautiful villa in a idyllic location
We had the most amazing time at Bananaquit House! The villa is really beautiful, loads of space, wide views of sea and the pitons. The staff are lovely, they look after you, make you feel at home and cook really tasty Caribbean dinners so you can focus on unwinding! The road leading up to the house is very windy and bumpy but adds to the experience, would recommend hiring a car or booking taxis to get around. Anse Chastnet beach is a walk or short drive away and you can find the best fish burgers in town on a more secluded beach around the bay. Highly recommend!
Séjour de 10 nuits en mai 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philip H.

Spacious and relaxing property with the best view on the Island.
The property is fantastically located with great views of Soufriere and the Pitons. It's very peaceful, bar the occasional party boat passing by in the bay below. It's a great base for exploring the South of the island or just relaxing with a book on the terrace. Rooms are all large and come with mosquito nets (which you should use). The common areas are large, spacious and very clean. The swimming pool is of a decent size and has a great view of the sunset in the evenings. There are table tennis tables near the pool but the paddles have suffered a bit in the tropical climate so it would be worth bringing your own. Anse Chastenet and Anse Mamin beaches (I prefer Anse Mamin) are fairly easily walkable from the house but it's a hot climb back up :) The staff are very friendly and helpful with cooking and laundry on request. They did some great local side dishes for us that lasted a couple of days in the fridge and served us for lunch and dinner. The roads are not great in the immediate surroundings, so local taxis are probably the way to go for transport. Overall we had a great time.
Séjour de 6 nuits en mai 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

Beautiful House with Wonderful Staff
We stayed at the house with 4 other couples, everyone had a wonderful time. The house is beautiful and the staff are wonderful. The pictures cannot portray how wonderful the view, the pool and the rooms are. This was a great fit for what we wanted to do. We had rental cars, so we were able to go wherever we wanted when we were out and about. If you are not familiar with the road to Anse Chastenet it is a very rough road, but once you are use to the drive it is not a problem.
Séjour de 5 nuits en mars 2017