Party of 3 chose Villa Pomme based on its 5-star reviews & central location, to nearby Castries and not so near Soufriere & Gros Islet/Rodney Bay. Arnold is the new host, not Pierre and Josee as mentioned in the many glowing reviews. After staying 1 week you could easily replace the prior hosts’ names with Arnold’s name and all accolades would still hold true. He is an amazing host, helped plan all our excursions and made us feel welcomed!
Villa was comfortable and the setting peaceful. It is considered “in the country”, is secluded & quiet with beautiful views of the ocean, wildlife, & amazing rainbows. It is clean and well-stocked. The small kitchen is a tight squeeze if you like to cook. Meals can be enjoyed on the outdoor deck--no indoor table. The beds are comfortable, and lack of air conditioning wasn’t a problem (even in 80°F temps). The living room furniture isn’t comfortable, maybe a future upgrade.
Took advantage of Arnold’s transport service rather than a rental. Felt it was a reasonably priced & safe option since the area was unfamiliar. Arnold took great care in getting us to/from tours/sites, and his flexibility so appreciated. Upon arrival, he took us to a local grocery store for essentials. We loved the mini store he had available steps away from our villa—it was stocked with water, wine, beer, and liquor…available for purchase--so convenient!
The trek to/from our lower-level villa to street side/Arnold’s shuttle required climbing/descending 54 stairs. It is a bit strenuous but a good work out! The path to the secluded cove is about a 4-minute walk down/up a steep, rocky path, so daily visits may not be ideal. In fact, we only visited with an escort once since Arnold mentioned some recent trouble in that area.
Marigot Bay is not a touristy area. It’s a plus if you seek quiet and seclusion. As three women, we did not feel comfortable walking at night around the bay/dock/boardwalk unaccompanied. We did go to nearby restaurants but depended on Arnold for safe transport. The Villa-fav, The Mangrove-good, Chateau Mygo-ok, and DOOlittles-least fav (in fact, we'd say don’t go). #1 favorite was Coal Pot, Vigie Marina Castries. Many servers are unpleasant and not at all customer-focused; the total opposite of Arnold. He truly is an amazing host, very accommodating and pleasant. Thank you, Arnold, for taking such good care of us during our stay at Villa Pomme D'Amour!!!