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If you’re after true privacy, Smuggler’s Nest has got you covered. Surrounded by lush vegetation and not visible from the road, the home provides total peace and seclusion. Honeymooners or couples vacationing together (the home can accommodate 4 people) will enjoy the open-air floor plan and spectacular views from every room. Nearby Smuggler’s Cove offers some of the best snorkeling in St. Lucia, and a championship golf course is just a short car ride away. A pool and two gazebos add to the exterior features and are perfect for lounging, sunbathing, and utter relaxation.
Great Honeymoon villa!
This home is one of the finest in the whole Caribbean and was extensively described in one of the issues of Architectural Digest. Its lush tropical garden houses many different kinds of palms, flowers, plants and trees. It is a romantic place for honeymooners.
This very secluded and easily accessible villa is not visible from the road and is perched on the hillside above Smugglers Cove with views of the ocean and the coastline from all the rooms. Smugglers Cove has a sandy beach and the reefs provide one of the most interesting places to snorkel in St. Lucia. A championship 18-hole golf course is just minutes away by car.
Smugglers Nest has all the elements of a dream home in the Caribbean, from its architecture to its location to its landscaped gardens with a network of footpaths that allow for leisurely strolls. You can rest for a drink in one of the two gazebos, one of which looks out over the sea; the other one is tucked away in the garden. Or, have lunch on one of the terraces around the house. A large swimming pool interchanges with the sea and is nestled below the house, affording views over the ocean. Last, but not least, you should have your sunset drink on the lower deck which provides views of Pigeon Island.
The house is designed in an open plan, so it can benefit from the cooling tropical breeze. It is furnished with antique Indonesian furniture and artifacts set against a dazzling white background giving a unique blend of the old and the sophisticated.
There are two airy living areas: one for lounging; the other, a TV room with cable television. The open plan dining room is adjacent to a kitchen and series of open patios. The master bedroom has a king-sized bed with unusual bamboo posters draped with a net. There are small patios off this room giving a 180-degree view of the ocean. Complementing this bedroom is an ensuite bathroom with the privacy to enjoy “a bath for two with a view,” a separate shower and dressing room, this first bedroom has air conditioning. The second bedroom has a gallery with the bedroom on a lower level, opening on to its own large private patio. This has a double bed and a large ensuite shower room. A study and another conveniently located bathroom complete this house.
Special rates apply during Christmas/New Years - please call and inquire.
Villa Notes:
Smugglers Nest accommodates 4 people. Because of the cliffs, children under 16 years of age are not allowed.
AC in the master bedroom only
Resident watchman/pool maintenance and gardener lives in the gatehouse in the garden (Tom and Trevor).
This villa is not rented in the winter months.
Rates
| Dates | People | Nightly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2024 to Jan 4, 2025 7 Night Minimum | 1-4 people | $775 USD | $5,425 USD |
| Jan 5, 2025 to Apr 14, 2025 5 Night Minimum | 1-4 people | $750 USD | $5,250 USD |
| Apr 15, 2025 to Apr 16, 2025 5 Night Minimum | 1-4 people | $700 USD | $4,900 USD |
| Apr 17, 2025 to Apr 22, 2025 5 Night Minimum | 1-4 people | $775 USD | $5,425 USD |
| Apr 23, 2025 to Jul 15, 2025 5 Night Minimum | 1-4 people | $700 USD | $4,900 USD |
| Jul 16, 2025 to Jul 23, 2025 5 Night Minimum | 1-4 people | $775 USD | $5,425 USD |
| Jul 24, 2025 to Dec 14, 2025 5 Night Minimum | 1-4 people | $700 USD | $4,900 USD |
| Dec 15, 2025 to Dec 20, 2025 5 Night Minimum | 1-4 people | $750 USD | $5,250 USD |
| Dec 21, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026 7 Night Minimum | 1-4 people | $775 USD | $5,425 USD |
| Jan 5, 2026 to Apr 1, 2026 5 Night Minimum | 1-4 people | $750 USD | $5,250 USD |
| Apr 2, 2026 to Apr 7, 2026 5 Night Minimum | 1-4 people | $775 USD | $5,425 USD |
| Apr 8, 2026 to Apr 14, 2026 5 Night Minimum | 1-4 people | $750 USD | $5,250 USD |
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Notes on Rates:
- Rates range from $575 to $775/night.
- This property charges rates in US Dollars (USD).
- Rates do not include: island charges of $30.
- Rates are subject to change.
- Holiday bookings may require longer stays or whole house rate.
Personal Concierge Services
Choosing the right villa is just the first step in creating the perfect vacation experience. We help you plan every element of your villa vacation, from rental cars to spa treatments, completely personalized to you.
- grocery provisioning
- car rental
- spa services
- chef/cook services
- butler service
- restaurant reservations
- activities and sightseeing
- ferry/airport transfers
- laundry service
Details
Beds & Baths
Main House
- Bedroom 1
- 1 King, Air Conditioning, Exterior Access, Ocean/Sea View, Terrace/Balcony
- Ensuite Full Bath with Shower, Tub
- Bedroom 2: Lower Level
- 1 Double, Air Conditioning, Private terrace
- Ensuite Full Bath with Shower
Staff
- 1 Housekeeper/Cook: Off Sunday and holidays
- 1 Security
- 1 Gardener
Features
Interior
- Book Library
- Cable TV
- Fax
- Formal Dining Room
- Ice maker
- Internet Access/WiFi
- Microwave
- Safe
- Stereo System
- Telephone
- Washer/Dryer
Exterior
- Balcony
- BBQ Outside (Gas)
- Gated Community
- Gazebo
- Hammock
- Pool at Villa
- Sunset View
| Check In | 15:00:00 |
|---|---|
| Check Out | 12:00:00 |
| Location | Smugglers Cove, Cap Estate |
| Built | 1980 |
| Sq Ft. | 3000 ft² |
| Beach | There is a small beach immediately below the villa. It's a short, but steep walk on steps. Smugglers Cove beach is a 5 minute walk from the villa. |
| Groceries | 10 minutes by car |
| Restaurants | 5 minutes by car |
| Transfers | A driver will meet guests outside of custom's area and drive them to the villa (extra charge). If guests prearrange for a rent car, it will be delivered to the villa. |
| Notes | Dining room seats 6 |
| Children | WELCOME - 12 years of age and older |
| Additional | Special rates apply during Christmas/New Years - please call and inquire. |
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Reviews
5.00/5
(5 reviews)
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Absolute Wonderful Vacation
Smugglers Nest, St. Lucia villa review
Our visit to Smugglers Nest was exceptional. This was our second visit and will not be our last. I can not begin to thank Olga and Ton for enhancing our stay by making sure that our every desire was met. A wonderful experience.
Andrew was great to work with.
Posted by Julie R
We enjoyed our second honeymoon so much, we are anticipating our third!
Smugglers Nest, St. Lucia villa review
My wife and I went on a second honeymoon to celebrate our fifteenth anniversary. We were looking for someplace beautiful, private, and unlike anywhere else in the world. This was it!
Believe every review of this place that tells you that the pictures don’t even remotely do justice to its beauty. Although I took hundreds of photos and everyone who has seen them has been in awe of what they see, I have to give the disclaimer of how frustrating it is to try to capture on film what simply cannot be captured. It is impossible to take a photo or video that tells the story.
The staff was great, the villa was magnificent, and Tobie the dog (lives in the gatehouse and likes to go to the beach) was a pleasure. The beach below the villa had good snorkeling and was great for those who don’t care for crowds and just want to get away. We can’t wait to go back to celebrate our 20th anniversary.
Posted by Timothy R
Wow...what an experience.
Smugglers Nest, St. Lucia villa review
The villa was beautiful. The design actually made us feel that the outdoors was brought right into our living space. This ambience was enhanced by the watchdog, Toby, who seemed to adopt everyone staying at the villa. Every day, Toby would escort us to the beach at Smuggler’s Cove, watch over as we snorkeled, and would swim out to greet us as we returned to the beach.
The staff was wonderful…courteous and respectful. I was concerned about having people under foot, but the staff did an incredible job remaining invisible. Olga was a wonderful cook and you should definitely sample some of her dishes.
Our experience in the villa was incredible. We loved the views, relaxing in the pool or just sitting on the veranda sipping a drink watching the ships pass by.
This villa, however, may not be for everyone. If you are uncomfortable with the outdoors, living with insects or need air conditioning to survive, you might not enjoy this experience.
Posted by William T
Wow!
Smugglers Nest, St. Lucia villa review
What a fantastic destination for our honeymoon. Smugglers Nest exceeded my wife’s and my expectations. The views, the house (wow, the pictures didn’t do it justice), the staff, the beaches, the privacy, the food, the restaurants in town and the local people were all fantastic. Also, the staff was very flexible. The beach was the next property down the road.
Don’t drive to the volcano unless you are a good driver – it was 20 miles and took about 1 and 3/4 hours. I recommend you take the boat there.
I would strongly recommend Smugglers Nest for anyone.
Posted by Stephen V
This place was most unique!
Smugglers Nest, St. Lucia villa review
This was one of the most beautiful villas I’ve ever stayed in. The open-air style was refreshing and fun. You will have to get used to sleeping under a bug net on the bed. It took me a couple of nights to keep me in, and keep “them” out!
The staff was wonderful. I had my reservations about them being under foot. But all were very respectful and “not seen” most of the time. The maid, Olga, was a darling. She was a very good cook, too. We would come home and the laundry and ironing were done to perfection.
There were some trees and bushes that should be cut back. Because of the growth of those plants, the view we saw on the web site was different than when we got here. When in the dining room, we were directly above the beautiful pool and the ocean beyond, but we could not see it at all.
We felt very secure here. Trevor and Ton were great. And when we returned home, we would inform them, and they closed the security gates. Ton would help us with groceries, and even found a grill for us.
The island, of course, was very beautiful. We took an all-day trip to go to the drive-thru volcano. It was not much to see. I never knew I was in one. The pitons were beautiful, though!
The food was also good. We went fishing. We didn’t catch much, but we had fun. We bought a stryofoam cooler. The maid, and Ton, the gardner, both asked for it, so we bought another one and gave them both one!
Posted by Terry L
