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You Won’t Want to Leave, Panoramic Sea Views, Private Pool, Caribbean Paradise

Villa near Rodney Bay Marina in Gros Islet

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Outdoor pool
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, books, stereo
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8383 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Gros Islet
  • Place, Smugglers Cove
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandals Golf and Country Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rodney Bay Marina
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Castries (SLU-George F. L. Charles)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Gros Islet

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Cap Estate villa places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Smugglers Cove and Sandals Golf and Country Club. Cas en Bas Beach and Rodney Bay Aquatic Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Smugglers Cove - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Sandals Golf and Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Rodney Bay Aquatic Centre - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Rodney Bay Marina - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Pigeon Island National Landmark - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gourmet Marché - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gros Islet Street Party - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hunter Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pisces Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

You Won’t Want to Leave, Panoramic Sea Views, Private Pool, Caribbean Paradise

Located in Cap Estate, with breathtaking views
Perched on the northwest tip of Cap Estate — St Lucia’s most prestigious area — Albatross Nest is a rare villa that genuinely takes your breath away. Step onto the elevated terraces and drink in uninterrupted 180° views stretching from the island of Martinique to Pigeon Island National Park and Rodney Bay, with the distant peaks of the iconic Pitons completing the picture. As the sun sets, this becomes one of the most magical spots in the entire Caribbean.

The Villa and Pool
Designed by acclaimed architect Robertson Ward — creator of the original Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados — Albatross Nest is a masterclass in tropical living. Three traditional Caribbean shingled buildings are connected by covered walkways around a large private pool, spanned by an elegant bridge that adds a touch of romance to the whole setting. The open-plan architecture blurs the line between indoors and out, filling every space with natural light, sea breezes and the sounds of the ocean below. The beautifully landscaped tropical garden provides total seclusion and privacy.

Flexible for Two or up to Eight
The villa is exclusively yours — never shared with other guests. Whether you’re a honeymoon couple seeking a private paradise or a group of up to 8 looking for the ultimate Caribbean base, Albatross Nest adapts beautifully. Base pricing is for 2 guests, with a modest additional charge per extra guest.

Your Home Conveniences
• Maid service Monday–Friday, plus dedicated gardening and pool maintenance
• Private chef available by special arrangement (at extra cost)
• Pre-stocking service so you can arrive to a full fridge — not a supermarket run
• Rental cars can be delivered and collected directly from the villa
• Airport transfers arranged on request (at extra cost)
• Property manager Kris Wagner and her team available 7 days a week

Explore St Lucia on Your Doorstep
Pigeon Island Beach, Anse Du Cap and Cas en Bas beaches are all just minutes away. Within a 10-minute drive you’ll find two 18-hole golf courses, world-class snorkelling and scuba diving, kitesurfing, horse riding on the beach, tennis, and some of the island’s finest restaurants.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed only outside and not in any rooms

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,120 square feet
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Return the keys
Our housekeeper will clean everything when you have left
Our concierge will come at check out time to collect keys etc
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No children under 12 years No bachelorette or stag groups. No loud music or parties No outside guests unless authorized by manager Check in 3pm -7pm

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: 12 years old minimum due to non gated deep pool

Events

No events allowed
Sml. weddings only with prior consent of manager

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed only outside and not in any rooms

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Sml. weddings only with prior consent of manager
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Sml. weddings only with prior consent of manager For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Villa Albatross Nest With Stunning Panoramic Sea View Villa
Villa Albatross Nest With Stunning Panoramic Sea View Cap Estate

Frequently asked questions

How close is You Won’t Want to Leave, Panoramic Sea Views, Private Pool, Caribbean Paradise to the airport?

This villa is 9 mi (32-min drive) away from the George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does You Won’t Want to Leave, Panoramic Sea Views, Private Pool, Caribbean Paradise have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is You Won’t Want to Leave, Panoramic Sea Views, Private Pool, Caribbean Paradise to the beach?

This villa is 4.4 mi (23-min drive) from Reduit Beach and 1.3 mi (9-min drive) from Smugglers Cove. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does You Won’t Want to Leave, Panoramic Sea Views, Private Pool, Caribbean Paradise offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at You Won’t Want to Leave, Panoramic Sea Views, Private Pool, Caribbean Paradise?

No, there is no casino at this villa.

What time is check-in at You Won’t Want to Leave, Panoramic Sea Views, Private Pool, Caribbean Paradise?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at You Won’t Want to Leave, Panoramic Sea Views, Private Pool, Caribbean Paradise?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does You Won’t Want to Leave, Panoramic Sea Views, Private Pool, Caribbean Paradise have a pool?

This villa features an outdoor pool.

Does You Won’t Want to Leave, Panoramic Sea Views, Private Pool, Caribbean Paradise have a spa?

This villa doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is You Won’t Want to Leave, Panoramic Sea Views, Private Pool, Caribbean Paradise to downtown Gros Islet?

This villa is 1.6 mi away from Gros Islet.

You Won’t Want to Leave, Panoramic Sea Views, Private Pool, Caribbean Paradise Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 158 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view, great people, great property
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic from start to finish, I don’t think there is a more beautiful spot on the island. And the sunsets WOW.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The moment you walk into the residence, the expensive ocean views are truly breathtaking. The open air layout concept of the villa is really cool the host, Kris, meet us at the villa did a great job walking us around the property and was super helpful during our stay. We vacation a fair amount and stay in a lot of VRBO properties, but I’ve never stayed in one that had a view like this. I highly recommend having one of the recommended chefs come in and make a dinner for your group. It was a highlight of the trip for us. The villa was very clean and full of amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kris is fantastic and took great care of our every need, even during last minute planning. Her recommendations were spot on. Donald, Eldon, Ivy, and Thomas were also very warm, hospitable, and helpful as well. The villa was delightful for our stay, and the views are to die for.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

London Tyus P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures don’t do this place justice. Views were out of this world. Very secluded and felt very safe on the property. The host was very communicative and helped us with our every need. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alvin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our party of 6 really enjoyed the home, stunning views, attentive host who answers you quickly. We appreciated the security of the property and the location on Cap Estate. Easy traveling to nearby Rodney Bay and even Castries. the kitchen was well equipped with everything one would need. We cooked 4 dinners and ate 2 out. the quickest way to see the Pitons is to take a catamaran tour as the home sits far north on the island. Saint Lucia is mountainous, so our street and drive was rather steep.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and a fantastic view. Ivy, the house keeper, was so good and kind. Loved her. Diane, the host, was great. It was hard to find, especially the first time at night. They gave us directives, but it was difficult following them. I would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb Villa

Great property with amazing views across to Rodney Bay. Property is a great size, superb pool and overall facilities - 100% recommend. Ivy the housekeeper is also superb.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I cannot say enough about this fabulous VRBO as it was truly that best we have ever had. The home, amenities and view exceeded all of our expectations! We felt like we landed in paradise for the week.As a family of 7, there was plenty of space, privacy as well as comfortable areas to all be together for some family fun. The bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and modern with good AC available. The kitchen was more than adequate and we cooked and grilled all week. The family room/dining room is open air and ideal for hanging out. The pool was perfect and the hammock was almost never empty (we were all fighting for it)! To sum it all up- we were so happy at the house we did not need to leave much. Thank you for an amazing family holiday week!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sewajo d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The location was amazing, the owner was very very nice and helpful.

I love this place I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun In the Sun

Great villa, as advertised, amazing views
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Villa in Gros Islet

Beautiful, secluded villa where we celebrated our honeymoon. We enjoyed every aspect of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and great view

Loved our stay at Albatross Nest. The view of the ocean is stunning and the home is beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house! Amazing location! Amazing views! This house was perfect for my husband and I and our three teenage children! Everyone had their own space and there was plenty of communal space. The sunsets were spectacular! Ivy was lovely and Kris was so helpful. St. Lucia may be the friendliest island we have visited. I would recommend Albatross Nest to everyone. Hopefully we’ll be back one day.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A gorgeous villa with a stunning view

A super welcome from Kris, the Property Manager. Kris helped plan our trip and we loved every recommendation. The villa gave all 3 generations of our family room to be together yet loads of space to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June 2025 Stay

Stayed here on our honeymoon and it was everything the pictures show and more! Truly, this view is breathtaking and we couldn’t get over it. The pool is wonderful and the open seating area in the mornings and evenings is remarkably relaxing. Kris is wonderfully helpful and the staff also are just crazy nice and friendly as they keep the place immaculate! If you’re staying in the north of the island, I couldn’t recommend this place more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Villa

Family of 6 adults had an incredible vacation at Albatross Nest. Property and management team led by Kris are outstanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Idyllic quiet location

4 bed villa at the peak, with wonderful views over sea and out to sunset. Nice deep pool up to edge, bedrooms air conditioned, service great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory and Kasia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Albatross Nest house in St. Lucia

We loved this house. It is a very homey property, comfortable with everything that one might need. The ocean and hills vistas are amazing!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay at Albatross Nest!

The villa is first rate, as is the view, the pool and everything about it! Kris couldn't have been a better host/manager and Ivy was delightful. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

Fantastic property in great location. Very well cared for by the team. We will be back!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special place

stunning views and very relaxing. Well coordinated support team. A truly unique vacation. Loved the pools and the house configuration
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful outdoor space with an awe inspiring view!

Wonderful place, but will need transportation because not walkable to anywhere & roads are tricky/steep.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect accomodation

The best thing about this property is its location. Overlooking the sea with stunning views of the Pigeon Island and the harbour, it’s spacious, clean and beautifully kept with lots of outside space to enjoy the views. The staff are friendly and very helpful and security is given the highest priority.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply Amazing

Wonderful vacation. Amazing Villa. Our host, Kris, and her staff were so helpful. Truly went out of their way to make our visit extra special. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022