La Batterie Villa is a COVID-19 certified property and an approved accommodation from the government of Saint Lucia. Please check with us for current protocols for the villa and for the island before booking your stay. Tucked away in the exclusive Anse Chastanet / Jade Mountain area of Soufriere, La Batterie villa offers complete privacy. You will find your escape at this luxury villa surrounded by lush tropical gardens with views of the Pitons and Caribbean Sea Tucked away in the exclusive Anse Chastanet / Jade Mountain area of Soufriere, La Batterie villa offers complete privacy. You will find your escape at this luxury villa surrounded by lush gardens, a tropical swimming pool with accompanying cabana, lily pond and spacious decks. Located 300 feet above the Caribbean Sea facing the infamous Pitons there is no shortage of breathtaking views, cool island breezes and awe. Moving inside, the villa is constructed of native stone along with teak and mahogany woods. Built in traditional Caribbean construction, the house has louvered plantation style doors that open to take full advantage of its abundant natural and tropical landscape. The house has three bedrooms each with king sized beds and ensuite washroom to allow guests maximum privacy and can comfortably sleep a group of six. Each bedroom has its own lounging patio along with wardrobe closets. The master bedroom overlooks the Caribbean Sea while the two other bedrooms overlook the villa gardens. The rooms can be made with single beds if requested in advance. Additionally, the villa has a loft over the living room that can be used to sleep two however we would recommend that they be in their teenage years to allow maximum comfort. In addition to the three bedrooms, the house provides areas for group gathering and entertainment such as the elegant terra cotta living and dining rooms which face the sea. The living room opens up to a 40 foot open teak deck that highlights the beauty of the Pitons where guests can enjoy the breeze while watching the boats pass by. The dining room offers a table that seats a party of six and is a great spot for enjoying amazing Caribbean dinners that can be requested through the house cook, Stephanie, for a nominal fee. For a change of scenery, breakfast can be enjoyed down by the cabana where a table setting allows you to ease into your day while listening to the waterfall hit the pool. Words could never properly prepare you for the beauty that is Saint Lucia – come experience La Batterie and elevate your vacation to the next level! Guests will have private access to the villa, the pool and all of the grounds. The owners will be available via email or telephone. The villa is fully staffed and are included in your rental. We are very fortunate to have a team of dedicated, caring and exceptional staff members working at the villa, many of whom who have been with us for over 20 years. The villa has two housekeepers, gardener, pool man and night watchman. We are confident that they will make your stay at the villa that much more enjoyable and even more memorable. The staff hours are designed to be flexible as well to accommodate your needs. If you are looking for more privacy, please let us know or you can advise the staff accordingly and their hours can be altered to your preference. Cooking services are also available for a small nominal fee which is paid directly to Stephanie, our head housekeeper. Additional services such as nanny services or onsite massage is also available as well. Are you looking to escape the duties of everyday life by seeing first hand some of the most beautiful backdrops the Caribbean has to offer? If so, then St Lucia is for you. Boasting the infamous Pitons, St Lucia affords visitors a World Heritage site with an abundance of sunny skies, calm waters and welcoming people. Soufriere, situated on the Caribbean Sea, is the ideal spot for a visit to St Lucia. Historically a fishing village Soufriere offers guests local flair with the previously mentioned Pitons almost always in sight. Nestled between beautiful beaches Soufriere exceeds expectations with options for everyone - from visiting the local daily fish and vegetable markets and adventure in the form of hiking and zip lining to truly unplugging and enjoying a quiet book in the privacy of your own villa. No matter what you choose your visit to Soufriere St Lucia will be nothing short of memorable. We have a driver that is available for hire for all your transportation needs. He is available for transportation to and from the airport as well as excursions around the island that you are interested in. Car rental is also available on the island, please ask and we would be happy to provide recommendations for those interested in renting a vehicle during their stay. The villa is fully staffed with (2) housekeepers, gardener, pool man and night time security, all of these services are also included in the rental price As for the cooking, should you choose to stay close to the villa on some nights (or all) we do have a cook that is available at the villa. Stephanie is our cook and makes amazing meals. She works with guests to set a menu based on their preferences and can make traditional St Lucian meals or American / European meals with a creole twist. Her meals are one of the things we miss most when we're not on the island. Stephanie's meal preparation fee is $12 USD for breakfast and $20 USD for lunch or dinner, plus the cost of any ingredients which again can be arranged for the staff to purchase on their way up to the villa each day. It should be noted that the meal prep fee is based per meal and not per person. The Premises are equipped with exterior security cameras. Cameras are installed for the purposes of additional security during times the property is not occupied by guests. All cameras are located on the outside of the villa and directed at entry access points to the property (wall, front gate, side gate, pathway). No cameras are located in common areas (decks, pool) or inside the villa itself or have any view inside the villa or common areas. Cameras are not monitored during guest occupancy and recordings are only viewed for staff timekeeping verification, weather events, or reported incidents.