The house and views were amazing. The service from the staff was over the top. We only ate out once and then ate at the house all week. Her cooking was better than any restaurant.

Colibri Cottage is a unique space with one of the best views on the island. The pool and outdoor patio were the highlights. The staff members were great and always checked in throughout the stay. Note: follow the directions sent by the property manager instead of relying on Google Maps as it tried to send us down a closed road.

Great stay. We arrived late in the day on Saturday and both Lavina and Randall were there to greet us and make us feel welcome. Lavina was absolutely wonderful. Cooked us the best meals... honestly, we should have had her cook the entire time.

This villa exceeded our expectations—truly more beautiful in person than in the photos. The views from the outdoor dining area and the pool are nothing short of spectacular. What truly sets the experience apart, however, are Lavina and Randall. Lavina, in particular, is the secret ingredient: gracious and attentive without ever being intrusive, endlessly capable, and a wonderful cook. She prepared delicious meals and beautiful salads throughout our stay. Returning to the U.S. meant saying goodbye to leisurely breakfasts prepared for us as we gazed out at the Pitons—a luxury that quickly became second nature.We dined out twice. Rabot Restaurant and Cacao Bar was exceptional—every dish was creative and delicious, and the service was warm and polished. Highly recommended. We also enjoyed lunch at Anse Mamin beach bar, which offered good food, a lovely beach, and good snorkeling. We had hoped to dine at Sugar Beach, but it wasn’t possible—and in hindsight, we didn’t feel we missed much. The beach was crowded, snorkeling mediocre, and overall atmosphere felt snobbish. If you’re staying in Soufrière, I’d skip Sugar Beach and take a water taxi to Anse Chastanet instead. We also highly recommend our tour guide, water taxi captain, and driver Derek (Instagram: @hnp_boattours). He was knowledgeable and an absolute pleasure to spend time with. I’ve traveled extensively throughout the Caribbean, and this was my first visit to St. Lucia. By far, it’s the best island I’ve experienced.