Download MapsMe for navigation because, though we have Google Maps on the island, MapsMe works offline.
To get to the property, just inform any taxi or bus driver that the property is "near Daren Sammy Cricket Stadium."
We are located on the North of the island near Rodney Bay.
Upon arriving in Saint Lucia before leaveing the airport, please exchange at least $100.00 USD for $267.00 EC at the bank located just outside customs, and if you plan to drive, obtain a Saint Lucian Drivers permit.
The island itself is situated 400 miles South of Puerto Rico on the island chain 100 miles west of Barbados.
Temperatures range between 74 and 89 degrees.
The high season is between November and April.
Airport ICAO ID: UVF
Amenities
There are 12 steps to get to the first floor. This is not good for the handicap.
With three bedrooms, it sleeps six with two additional guests on air mattresses for a comfortable total of eight.
There is a swimming pool on the property.
Also, there is an exercise room with a tredmill, dead weights and a pull-up bar.
The Daran Sammy Cricket Stadium and a recreational park is located within walking distance. The park has a set of monkey bars.
The National Tennis Association has five tennis courts for your use right next to the stadium.
Rodney Bay Beach is a five-minute drive away.
Pigeon Point also has a nice beach where the locals gather at sunset for drinks after work. Get yourself a local rum punch, and a fish-broth.
Pigeon Point also has a small mountainous hiking trail with two peaks for explotation during daylight hours. One of the peaks features the ruins of an old seventh-century military fort.
The Rodney Bay Marina Boardwalk is only a five minute drive: It also has a few bars, restaurants, a grocery store, banking, and an ice cream parlor. The boardwalk offers a romantic atmosphere. Don't miss the sunset cruise offered nearby.
In addition, from the marina, there are daily excursions to Martinique, a must-see French luxurious island 40 miles to the North.
The Gros Islet Village, where the famous Friday Night Fish-fry takes place, is also a five minute drive away. By all means, make sure that you attend.
The Rodney Bay Mall is a seven minute drive: Available are a world class casino, restaurants, bars, night clubs, pharmacis, dentists, gift shops, groceries, computer and phone services, banking, and even segway excursions.
The capital city of Castries is only a twenty minute drive. You must experience the Saturday Morning Farmers Market. Many tropical fruits, spices, artifacts and meats are available.
The country uses a different currency called EC dollars (Eastern Caribbean). Everyone accepts US dollars but at a lower exchange rate which is to your disadvantage. (2.5 vs 2.67 at a bank)
So, first thing, exchange $100 USD for $267.00 EC dollars at the airport bank. It is right outside customs on the right but closes early so do it as soon as you clear customs. The rate is 2.67 and you need your passport.
Must Do
Taste our local French style "tot tot" bread with cheese.
Drink a cocktail made with our local 180 proof Denros or Bounty rum.
Eat a catch of the day sea food meal such as a fish broth, lobster tail, conk or shrimp salad.
Experience our walk-in volcano sulfur spring bath.
Attend the Gros Islet Friday Night Fish Fry. Try some conk.
Climb the Piton Mountain on a safari tour.
Enjoy a Sunset Cruise.
Airline Accomodations
American Airlines from Miami (3.5 hour flight).
Delta Airlines from Atlanta.
Jet Blue from New York.
United Airlines from Newark
British Airways from Gatwick.
Ground Transportation
The property is located on the North of the island. It takes around an hour and twenty minutes to drive from Hewanorra International Airport which is in the South. The following are four methods to get to the property: Transfer, taxi, car rental, or public transportation.
Method A - Transfer: This is the preferred mentod. It will take around an hour and a half and cost $30.00 USD per person each way. A van will pick you up at the airport and transfer you directly to the property.
Method B - Taxi: The cab ride takes around an hour and a half and cost between $80.00 to $120.00 USD each way. Before you leave, Google and print screen the property location at the Stadium because the taxi driver will have trouble pinpointing the property. Or, better yet, you can download MapsMe and save the island while in a WiFi environment. Unlike Google Maps, MapsMe works offline.
Method C - Car rental: This will take around an hour and twenty minutes and will cost between $60.00 to $150.00 USD per day. Again, Google map works in Saint Lucia but we recommend downloading MapsMe for navigation because it works offline. You can use the airport cars (AVIS, National, etc.) or we can provide our car for you. Our cost $60.00 USD per day and will be at the property. If needed, we can deliver our car to the airport but an airport delivery fee of $40.00 USD each way will apply. You may choose to only use delivery only one way and, for example, taxi for the other.
Method D - Public transportation: You will have to take four busses, it will take around two and a half hours and will cost around $20.00 EC dollars.
WARNING: This method is recommended for seasoned travelers only.
Local buses leave View Fort in the South for Castries in the North frequently but not on a schedule.
To get to View Fort, there is an unscheduled employee bus service from the airport. It leaves from near the airport restaurant area and cost $2.00 EC dollars per person.
In View Fort ask to be dropped off at the bus stop. Then get on the bus for Castries. This will take an hour. In Castries, ask to be dropped off at the "Gros Islet bus stand near the market." This cost 7.00 EC dollars per person.
From Castries take the bus to the Gros Islet gap. Tell the driver that you are going to the Daran Sammy Cricket Stadium. This bus ride should take around 20 minutes and will cost around $5.00 EC dollars.
Take one more $2.00 EC dollar, 5-minute bus to the Daren Sammy Cricket Stadium. Get off at the "Grounds" entrance. Walk 2 minutes up the hill. You are there.
You can reverse step 5 and 6 of these directions to get to the Rodney Bay Marina, the Rodney Bay Mall, the Rodney Bay beaches and Castries.
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