| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 15 positive, 0 negative]
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| 04/13/09 |
Positive
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| Marigot Bay is the gem of St. Lucia...and Poinsettia House has the finest view available. We enjoyed relaxing on the patio watching the sailboats and water activities for hours! This is just a great home and location...everything was very clean and well kept. The kitchen fully equipped if you wanted to cook or several very nice restaurants within walking distance (our favorite Hurricane Hole). The King beds are comfy, the breeze and warm temps perfect...take a book, take day trips by water taxi (how cool is that!) to secluded beaches. Visit the Piton's and mineral bath but the highlight will be returning to watch the sun set from that wonderful patio! We appreciated the nice stereo and ipod connection and also the wifi. If you can work from St. Lucia...why would you go home?? The owners Joe and Elaine take a tremondous amount of pride in their beautiful home and it shows. Clean, safe and very enjoyable! Thank you for the opportunity to relax in the beautiful, quaint and charming bay! |
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Mike and Marilyn Wagner, Grand Rapids, MI
616.299.0154 |
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| 06/09/08 |
Positive
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| Incredible house, incredible view, incredible local people. We just returned 6/7/08 and loved every minute. The house is spacious, immaculate and fully equipped. Great for a romantic get away. My wife and I just wanted to relax and we only left the bay 2 times for 4 hours each. Our 23rd anniversary and 2nd honeymoon - it was as good as the first in St. Barts. Anything that the owners tell you about anything is right on the money. |
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richard, charlotte, nc. usa
704-458-6217 |
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| 05/08/08 |
Positive
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Elaine,
I almost can't believe that it is just now that I am
getting to writing you an email about our trip to
Poinsettia House around this time last year,
especially in light of the fact that it was and
continues to be a trip and experience that we talk
about almost weekly. I have had the privilege of
traveling to many places in the world, always
wanting to go to St Lucia, but never could make it
happen. That is until last year when we finally
made it to your cottage. I could go on and on and
on about what it felt like when I opened the front
door and walked in and saw the view to waking-up
to the morning breezes, to swims in the bay,
kayaking, snorkeling, trips into town,
etc....however, words can not possibly begin to
describe the UNBELIEVABLE sites, sounds, smells,
and unforgettable memories that were created. It is
the closest thing to heaven on earth that I have
experienced!
We want to come back, and I wanted to see what
weeks you had available/open at the Poinsettia
House this year so that we can start our planning. I
look forward to hearing from you!!!!!!!!!
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Anonymous |
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| 09/28/07 |
Positive
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15 to 29 August 2007
My family and I had a fantastic time in Marigot Bay.
Poinsettia House is a lovely (and clean) villa and very good value for money. The view from the villa is breathtaking - so beautiful! Elaine Jackson, the owner, is very helpful and extremely organised. Smalley (he is a real gentleman), picked us up on arrival.
Luciana, the housekeeper, made us feel very welcome and comfortable. Luciana prepared a nice fish dinner for us when we arrived - and there was a lot of it! It was delicious!
Everything was so well organised.
We rented a car and visited the island. The island is small and it doesn't take long to drive around. It is 27 Km wide and 43 Km long. Our favourite beaches are Anse Cochon (20 minutes boat ride from Marigot Bay) you can also drive there. The other is in the south, at Jalousie Plantation (a resort) in Soufriere, with white sand and crystal clear water!
St Lucia is a beautiful island and the Lucians are very friendly.
We truly enjoyed ourselves - enjoyed the food especially the seafood.
We fell in love with St Lucia and we will definitely come back one day.
Colette
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Colette, United Kingdom
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| 04/17/07 |
Positive
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What a fantastic time we had at Poinsettia House! So many times traveling to new areas we find the pictures or brochures completely oversold the accommodations and overall experience – this is one time when the pictures can’t do justice to the views and natural beauty that surrounded us. Ursula kept commenting that Poinsettia House was the cleanest and best equipped vacation house we had ever stayed in.
Lucianna is a fantastic cook, we had her prepare 2 island meals for us and they were totally the best. O’Neil was very helpful getting us settled in, and we brought some of his carvings home to give as gifts. Smalley was there for us whenever we needed him as well.
We like to get out and really explore when we first stay in a new place, so we rented a car for the week. We used Clarence’s service and he was very prompt and easy to work with. Next time we will probably use Smalley and water taxi’s to get around instead of renting a car. |
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John & Ursula Stanton, Delray Beach, FL
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| 10/04/06 |
Positive
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Dear Elaine & Joe,
We could not have asked for a more romantic honeymoon! The house and it's views are just magnificent! The sunsets from the patio just took our breath away! We also toured the island a couple of times with Smalley and I just can't say enough great things about him. What a wonderful person! Lucianna also came and cooked for us one night. By far the best meal we had all week. Her cooking is just fabulous! We enjoyed she and Antony's company as much as the food. We also went snorkeling with Alex and just had a ball! He is very entertaining! All in all just a wonderful, wonderful trip! We can't wait to come back! Thanks again for opening up your home to us we will never forget it!
Sincerely,
Jeff and Jennifer Sivori |
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Jeff & Jennifer Sivori, Taylors, SC
(864)275-6886 |
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| 06/06/05 |
Positive
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| The most relaxing vacation ever. Beautiful views, very comfortable accomodations, great beach and nice people made this a great destination. We would recommend it to anyone looking to truly escape to paradise! |
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Anonymous |
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| 05/06/05 |
Positive
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| Wonderful place to stay, superb location for those who like to avoid the crowds. Good choice of restaurants close by. Very well maintained villa exceeded our expectations. |
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Anonymous |
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| 04/08/05 |
Positive
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We just returned from a wonderful week in
paradise at Pointsettia House. The house is
located on beautiful Marigot Bay, which we
found to have more than enough
ammenities, but small enough to give us a
homey, relaxed feeling. Elaine and Joe's
cottage is located on a hill at the opening to
the bay which allowed us to sit on the patio
and enjoy (without any obsruction) an
awsome view of the bay as well as all the
boats that come in and out each morning
and evening. The convenience of the
restaurants, beach, and activities was great.
We were almost always able to do
something spontaneously traveling by water
taxi or cab. We found that a car really wasn't
necessary. We also found the other guests
in the area as well as the residents to be
very friendly and helpful. It seemed each
day we were meeting someone from
another state or country. Elaine warned us
not to do too much, but we enjoyed getting
around to see the beautiful countryside. We
did, however, enjoy quiet times just relaxing
and watching the sun set. Thank you,
Elaine and Joe, for providing us with such
an enjoyable retreat. |
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Kathy Kouba, Naperville, IL
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| 12/15/04 |
Positive
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We would firstly like to say thanks to Joe & Elaine for making our Honeymoon Perfect. The Poinsettia House not only does it have the best view on the Island but it's a very magical place for us. Imagine all the amenities of home and then to take a glimps from it's front room onto the bay and caribbean sea. We sat for hours enjoying the deck of Poisettia weither grilling some steaks, kicking back a few cold Pitons beers or rum punches. The trip was so relaxing because Joe, Elaine, and their driver Smalley explain everything there's to do on the island. Smalley, really went out of his way on his tours. He made sure we had the best photo oppertunitys and explained the history, enviroment,and it's people to us. And lastly we you arrive make sure you say Hello to Kevin at The Soggie Dollar. He found my wedding ring after it slipped off my finger in 25 foot of water snorkeling one afternoon,way to go Kev. We can not wait to see you all for our anniversery. Poinsettia House and friends will always be a part of us.
Love
Marshall & Jackie |
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Marshall & Jackie Peterlin, Utica IL
815-667-4318 |
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| 10/27/04 |
Positive
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| We couldn't have asked for a better honeymoon! St. Lucia was beautiful and Poinsettia house was even better than we had expected. It was so nice to be tucked away in such a beautiful little cove, but still be able to get to every other area of the island. I still can't believe we watched an unobstructed sunset every night from our own private patio. The best part was that Elaine provided us with so much information about the area, who to talk to, what to do, etc. we didn't feel like we had to fend for ourselves when we got there. This was a fantastic vacation and I would highly recommend Poinsettia House. |
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Heather Lynch, Halifax, Nova Scotia |
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| 05/02/04 |
Positive
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| Poinsettia House was everything that we had hoped for, and more. The inside of the house was very functional, and very clean and well kept. The yard was just bursting with flowering bushes and beautiful coconut palms. And the view from the living area of the house and the deck was spectacular. We spent many hours on the deck sunning, reading and just being awed by the view of Marigot Bay, the Caribbean beyond and the beautiful sunsets. The people of St. Lucia that we met all were friendly and helpful. If you want a lay back paridise that is just beautiful and requires relaxation, St. Lucia, Marigot Bay and the Poinsettia House are the answer. |
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Wayne DeBlander, Cornelius, NC
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| 10/28/03 |
Positive
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| Marigot Bay is considered to be one of the most scenic in all the Caribbean and Poinsettia House has the best view ina all Marigot Bay. In addition the owners, Joe and Eileen Jackson provide a wealth of information and support that will help you realize the perfect Caribbean vacation. Myself , my wife , and our two daughters had a tremendous time and all hope to return soon. If you're even remotely considering a trip to St. Lucia - don't hesitate, Do it. Feel free to e-mail with any questions. |
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Rick Nielsen, San Diego California
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| 06/19/03 |
Positive
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| This home is definitely a slice of paradise.We have returned several years in a row and look forward each time with anticipation. The tranquility and lushness of this spot is breathtaking. We feel like houseguests not renters in this lovely,very tastefully decorated home and when it is time to return to the mainland we always feel as though we have left some family behind.People in the bay are caring and friendly and we are welcomed back with open arms. It is very special to be remembered and welcomed in this way. The views are spectacular and can keep you mesmerized and dreamily watching for hours as you listen to the lapping of water or occasionally the crashing of waves. This is one spectacular place to spend a lovely, romantic time. The owners have provided us with much information about the island not just the bay and there is more than enough to do and see with each adventure being the very best that particular day could offer. Being on the beach is perfect as the water is peaceful and the palms gracefully keep the hot sun at bay. Can you see we have fallen in love with Poinsettia House!!! |
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John and Suzie, Novelty, Ohio |
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| 06/05/03 |
Positive
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My husband and I spent out honeymoon (September, 2002) at Poinsettia House. What a delightfully wonderful time we had! The home is wonderful, tastefully decorated and warm - feels like "home". Our housekeeper and other staff were very helpful and kind. The view is spectacular. Everything about Poinsettia House rates it as a 10+! We have visited over 40 Caribbean Islands and rate this location as the best ever!
We will definitely be visiting again soon! Marybeth Supplee, Schwenksville, PA |
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Marybeth Supplee, Schwenksville, PA
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| 05/21/03 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Note: this was sent to me via email from the guest on 5/21/03; they had been on the island to celebrate a daughter's wedding:
We really enjoyed our time in St.Lucia. Your place is wonderful and even now I can conjure up so many images. I used to get up early in the morning before anyone else was awake and make coffee and just sit and watch the sun come up and the early morning movements around the bay. Lucianna's cooking was wonderful and our children played a card game with her daughter which I don't think they ever really understood but had fun! The sounds of the birds at night still linger. And we saw the green flash - twice!
The wedding was perfect and everyone had a wonderful day. However we were glad to take the ferry across the bay back to Poinsettia House afterwards.
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Elaine Turner
England
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