Balenbouche Estate, St Lucia Historic caribbean plantation guesthouse offering saint lucia cottage and villa rentals.

Balenbouche Guest Cottages

The historic Balenbouche Estate offers secluded, affordable and unique accommodations in st Lucia. Our family owned property remains a working farm, heritage site, and place of exceptional beauty and tranquility. Each of our four cottages has a distinct history and design, and blends in with the natural surroundings. Secluded beaches are just a few minutes walk away.


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We speak German, English and French!


Almond Cottage

The Almond Cottage is the smaller of our two bedroom vacation rentals. It offers 2 adjoining bedrooms with private bathrooms, a kitchenette, and a large, bright, partially enclosed veranda with swinging lounge chairs.

One of the bedrooms offers two single beds with a standard bathroom, the other bedroom has a king-sized bed and an outdoor style shower, built with natural stone. The Almond Cottage can sleep up to 4 people.

Banyan Cottage

The Banyan is our largest vacation rental which can sleep up to 6 people. It is also perfect for a couple or family. The Banyan cottage offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen, veranda, and a living room with room for two extra beds.

The layout of the Banyan is very open and the bathrooms are surrounded by tropical foliage, one with rose-tiled shower and bath, the other with a outdoor style shower and sink set in beautiful red cedar wood.

"Every now and again, a travelers stumbles across something - a place, a person - that feels truly special.” (BWIA Caribbean Beat) "...the gentle spirit of the owner transforms the property into 'home' for all who wander in that direction." (Indigo Guide)



Calabash Cottage

The Calabash Cottage is our smallest vacation rental, suitable for a single person or couple. It offers a cozy bedroom with Queen sized bed and ensuite bathroom, as well as a wooden deck shaded by palm trees overlooking the garden.This cottage offers a refrigerator and electric water kettle, and guests also have access to the kitchen in the nearby Plantation House.

Frangipani Cottage

The Frangipani Cottage is slightly larger than the Calabash and more secluded. It offers a king sized bed and a spacious bathroom with a natural stone shower. It is a breezy with a soft, sunny interior. The Frangipani has the feel of a traditional Caribbean house and it has an interesting and unusual story - it was purchased from a nearby local community, and then relocated and restored. The seasoned wood is more resistant to climate and insects, and the cottage fits nicely into the historic landscape of Balenbouche. Amenities include a refrigerator and electric water kettle.



Photo Credit: (c) 2006 Bryan David Griffith

Frangipani Cottage

Balenbouche Meal Plans and Restaurants

Our Creole, Asian and European-inspired meals are freshly prepared using delicious local ingredients. Breakfast is included, a dinner special US $20 - $30) is offered 3 -5 nights a week. Lunch, Vegetarian and Vegan meals are available by request . Children under 12 pay half price, children under 7 receive free meals!

The Almond and Banyan villas have kitchenettes, Frangipani and Calabash offer refrigerators. Guests may also use the Plantation House kitchen. Convenience stores and the supermarket are a 5-15 min drive.
Two local restaurants are just a 5 minute drive away.

Photo Credit: (c) 2006 Bryan David Griffith

Rates in US $
Nov 16/10 - April 15/11
April 16/10 - Nov 15/10
Rates include taxes!

Rates are per cottage for up to 2 ppl
Additional guests pay $20 per day

Minimum Stay: 3 nights

Our listed 1 and 2 week rates are discounted by 10% and 15%
Long - term rates available!

Breakfast: US $10
Lunch: US $15 -$20
Dinner: US $20 -$30
  Daily
1 Week
2 Weeks
Daily
1 Week
2 Weeks
Banyan Cottage
(sleeps 2 - 6)
180
1,135
2,140
140
880
1,665
Almond Cottage
(sleeps 2 - 4)
170
1,070
2,020
130
820
1,550
Frangipani Cottage
(sleeps 1 - 2)
130
820
1,550
90
570
1,070
Calabash Cottage
(sleeps 1 - 2)
120
755
1,435
80
500
950

Balenbouche Retreats and Workshops 2010/2011

March 25 - April 8, 2010
Buddhism & Yoga retreat (private retreat)

April 27 - May 7, 2010
Peace and Calm Yoga Retreat with Mary Monrose-Elke

July 18 - 25, 2010
Yoga Fun Getaway with Charles Polanco


January 23 - 30, 2011
Yoga and Nutrition Retreat with Meghan Telpner

February 2 - 9, 2011
Toscana Americana Painting Workshop with Lori Putnam

February 13 - 20, 2011
Yoga and Nutrition Retreat with Meghan Telpner

NEW !!!!

Special Last-Minute and Off Season Rates!

All rates for 2010 now reduced to off season rates (April 16/10- November 15/10 rates
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Weather: The official hurricane season is from June to November.
While St. Lucia is usually lucky due to its southern location, we may experience heavy rain during September and October and often close during this time. The average temperatures year-round range between 70 degrees and 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

Balenbouche Estate, Historic caribbean plantation guesthouse offering villa rentals in Saint Lucia.