Summary: Nestled among the coconut trees of Choc Bay, just a few
short yards from the Caribbean Sea, lies one of St. LuciaEoe1/4aos
best-kept secrets Eoe1/4" Villa Beach Cottages. Offering panoramic
views of the ocean, the lush green mountains of the northern coastline
and an offshore island, this unique property is situated in an idyllic
paradise. Over the years, Villa Beach Cottages has remained a favorite
of visitors who come here time and time again. Now, after undergoing
extensive renovations and improvements over the past year, the property
is poised to become a new favorite for travelers with its comfortable,
casual luxury, friendly service and picturesque, peaceful location.
Villa Beach Cottages Announces Extensive Expansion, Renovations
St. LuciaEoe1/4aos Best Kept Secret Boutique Hotel Features Updated
Villa Suites With Comfortable, Casual Luxury in Idyllic Location
Nestled among the coconut trees of Choc Bay, just a few short yards
from the Caribbean Sea, lies one of St. LuciaEoe1/4aos best-kept secrets
Eoe1/4" Villa Beach Cottages. Offering panoramic views of the
ocean, the lush green mountains of the northern coastline and an
offshore island, this unique property is situated in an idyllic
paradise. Over the years, Villa Beach Cottages has remained a favorite
of visitors who come here time and time again. Now, after undergoing
extensive renovations and improvements over the past year, the property
is poised to become a new favorite for travelers with its comfortable,
casual luxury, friendly service and picturesque, peaceful location.
Located on the northern edge of St. Lucia, just 4 miles from
Castries, the islandEoe1/4aos capital, and 3 miles from the airport,
Villa Beach Cottages are a world away from the stresses and strains of
everyday life. Providing a selection of 20 villa suites in a
captivatingly beautiful setting, the property reflects rich St. Lucian
architectural heritage with its high cathedral ceilings, intricate
gingerbread fretwork, jalousie shutters, medallions and finials
throughout. Original handcrafted wooden furniture and oil paintings
adorn each unit.
The recent expansion and renovation has added 10 new villa suites
to the property, including six deluxe one-bedroom suites and four deluxe
two-bedroom suites. These beautiful and luxurious self-contained villa
suites feature intricately carved four-poster beds, living and dining
rooms with indigenous designer furniture, fully-equipped kitchens with
marble countertops, including full-sized appliances, and large balconies
with teak furniture and steamers overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The
deluxe one-bedroom suites also include bathrooms with his and hers
pedestal sinks and in-room Jacuzzi tubs with an ocean view. All of the
villa suites feature state-of the-art room amenities such as LCD
flat-screen TVs, DVD and CD players, Wi-Fi and high-speed Internet
access.
Three special one-bedroom suites have been named in honor of
notable, long-time repeat guests: Derek Walcott, Nobel Laureate for
Literature, featuring a library of his books and his original
watercolors; Adelaide Rice, and Edith Johnson. In addition, a small but
spectacular showpiece is the two-story Honeymoon Villa, with the living
room/dining room and kitchen on the first level and the bedroom and
bathroom on the second floor. It features hardwood flooring, Victorian
wainscot paneling, and a romantic wooden spiral staircase leading to the
bedroom, as well as French doors opening onto the balcony and its view
of the sea.
Like the honorees cited above, many guests of Villa Beach Cottages
consider it a home away from home. Apart from the fabulous location and
impeccable service, they come back to reconnect with old friends
theyEoe1/4aove met over the years, and for the warm welcome they receive
from hotel management and staff. This is part of what sets Villa Beach
Cottages apart from other island properties.
Eoe1/4EoTravel is about making a human connection, and this is what
we promote on property, Eoe1/4Eo said Colin Hunte, owner/manager of
Villa Beach Cottages and president of the St. Lucia Hotel and Tourism
Association. Eoe1/4EoFor many, itEoe1/4aos like a family reunion. Now,
with the expansion and renovation of the property, we look forward
expanding that family and introducing new guests to the pleasures of
Villa Beach Cottages.Eoe1/4Y
In addition to the extensive renovations and additions made to the
villa suites, many enhancements and additions were made to the on-site
facilities. A restaurant, Coconuts, offers Creole and International
cuisine (meals on request), while the new mini-mart KokoEoe1/4aos offers
convenient on-site shopping. An additional swimming pool has also been
added, for a total of two, featuring a natural stone waterfall, heated
Jacuzzi and attached sundeck made of white stone and tropical hardwoods.
Attached is large gazebo perfect for larger weddings. A new Guest
Services Cottage provides an Internet cafA, coin-operated laundry and
free book and DVD library.
Aside from the improvements to the property, Villa Beach Cottages
is also offering guests new service options (some of which are an
additional fee) including meet and greet service with airport transfers,
water sports (kayaking), pre-arrival stocking of units with grocery
starter packs, a tour desk for organizing and booking personal and group
tours and activities, daily maid service, babysitting services, and
in-room or beachside massage services. Coconut Car Rental, an
on-property jeep and car rental desk, offers the best rates on-island,
while the new Dining Around service provides guidance for dining choices
and booking of the best tables at the islandEoe1/4aos finest
restaurants.
Just minutes away are a world of recreational opportunities. St.
Lucia is well-known for its white sand beaches, spectacular natural
scenery, and relaxing atmosphere, and myriad opportunities to explore
the island are available, whether guests seek relaxation or adventure.
Choices include but are not limited to golf, tennis, horseback riding,
rainforest hiking, scuba diving, shopping, turtle, whale and dolphin
watching, and deep sea fishing. Just a short walk from the property is a
multiplex cinema, small shopping mall, bank, post office, dry cleaners
and fitness and medical centers.
Villa Beach Cottages is a unique boutique hotel located on Choc Bay
on St. LuciaEoe1/4aos northern end featuring 20 villa suites offering
comfortable, casual luxury with warm, friendly, impeccable service.
Recently renovated and expanded, Villa Beach Cottages provides a
spectacular location surrounded by ocean, mountains and the lush natural
landscape of the island. For more information on booking a vacation at
Villa Beach Cottages, or for additional details on the resortEoe1/4aos
renovation, visit www.villabeachcottages.com or call (758) 450-2884.
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