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Bananaquit House

Anse Chastanet Road, Soufriere, St. Lucia

Bananaquit House is situated in Soufriere with unparalleled views of the Caribbean Sea and the Piton mountains, a World Heritage Site. On a clear day St. Vincent is visible in the far distance. Soufriere is the third town of St. Lucia. It is a two-hour drive from Castries / George Charles Airport and 45 minutes drive from Hewanorra Airport. The drive-in volcano, the health-giving mineral baths, and the beautiful Diamond botanical gardens are situated in the area. Anse Chastanet Hotel and Anse Mamim beach is five minutes drive away and is renowned for its excellent snorkeling.

The house is named after the bananaquit bird and is surrounded by a colorful, terraced garden which is planted with bougainvillea, palms, mangoes, lilies and other exotic flora.

You enter the property through a pool terrace, with a fenced swimming pool ( 10 ft x 15ft) The terrace opens onto a large living area consisting of a dining area with a dining table which can seat 8 persons comfortably and offers views over the garden and of the sea and the mountains. The living area is adjacent and has ample seating consisting of three sofas and a chaise lounge. There is small library of books and a cupboard equipped with many games and puzzles to keep the family entertained, a stereo system and a TV with a DVD player (there is no TV reception in this area).

At the back of the house there is a well equipped kitchen with cooker, fridge/freezer, toaster, coffee maker etc. Adjacent is a laundry room with a washing machine.

There are five main bedrooms which can sleep eleven comfortably. Downstairs, bedroom 1 has a king size bed, ceiling fan, a private balcony with a spectacular view and an ensuite bathroom. Bedroom 2 also has a king size bed, ceiling fan and French doors that open out onto the garden. Bedroom 3 has a single bed and a set of bunk beds and a ceiling fan. Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a bathroom.

There are two additional bedrooms upstairs which share a bathroom – bedroom 4 has a queen size bed and a single bed and a table fan and bedroom 5 has two double beds and is cooled by a ceiling fan.

The floor below has a colonnaded gallery running along the length of the house, with a fish pond filled with lilies. This area is furnished with sofas and tables.

Room Amenities
· Kitchen
· Books, games and puzzles
· Stereo
· TV & DVD player (there is no TV reception in this area)
· A safe is available

Property Amenities
· Laundry room with washing machine
· 2 baby cribs and 2 high chairs
· Gas barbeque

Staff and Services
· Three Housekeepers / cook: 8.30am to 3pm Monday to Friday and one housekeeper on duty Saturday and Sunday
· Paul is the caretaker and gardener. He can sleep at the premises on request at no extra charge.

Additional Details
There is a dog on the premises which can be removed if guests prefer.

Special Rate

Pay for 6 nights and stay for 7 nights' plus a complimentary arrival meal and rum punch:

Applicable between March 1st - Dec. 14th 2010.

Bedrooms: 5, 4, 2
· 1st bedroom: king size bed
· 2nd bedroom: king size bed
· 3rd bedroom: single bed and a set of bunk beds
· 4th bedroom: queen size bed and a single bed
· 5th bedroom: two double beds

Bathrooms: 3
· Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a bathroom
· Bedroom 4 and 5 share a bathroom

Beach: Drive
Beach is within a 5-minute drive

Pool: Yes
10 ft x 15ft

Maximum Guests: 11

Check-in day: Any day

Minimum stay: Low Season: 3-nights (min. stay may be higher for special events) / High Season: 7-nights / Christmas and New Years: 14-nights

Security deposit: Yes

Rates
Rates are based on number of guests / per week (wk) or night (nt) unless otherwise noted.
Low Season 2009 High Season 2010 Low Season 2010
1-4 / $470nt
5-8 / $555nt
9-11 / $665nt
1-4 / $615nt
5-8 / $755nt
9-11 / $880nt
1-4 / $470nt
5-8 / $555nt
9-11 / $665nt

Season Dates
· Low Season 2010: April 15 - December 14, 2010
· High Season 2011: December 15, 2010 - April 14, 2011
· Low Season 2011: April 15 - December 14, 2011

Additional Service
Staff gratuities are additional

Notes

· Rates are quoted per night and listed in US$'s
· Rates are based on two guests per bedroom
· When booked at a lower per bedroom rate the other rooms are not rented to other vacationers and will be locked off
· Christmas / New Years bookings: full house rate only, all rates are subject to a 10% surcharge and a 14-night minimum rental
· Annual Jazz Festival: all rates subject to a 10% surcharge and a 5-night minimum rental

Rates are subject to change.

Rates may be higher for special holiday weeks.

Please contact us for a quote!