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St Lucia is the base, North or South the destinations - subject to local rules

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3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire house boat

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • GymGymGym

Explore the area

Map
Gros Islet, Island
  • Popular LocationRodney Bay Marina1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSplash Island Water Park Saint Lucia4 min drive
  • Popular LocationReduit Beach9 min drive
  • AirportCastries (SLU-George F. L. Charles)22 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

St Lucia is the base, North or South the destinations - subject to local rules

Martinique and north or St Vincent and the Grenadines are the destinations!

You can fly into St Lucia or Martinique or St Vincent.

Escape to paradise and do not get stuck in one hotel for the duration!

We can pre shop for you to save precious vacation time and then show you paradise when the traffic is sufficiently lower than normal.

Please just contact to discuss all of the options.

The rate is held at $750 a day for Captain only chartering, you are renting the boat, the captain (for the sailing, the knowledge, the chauffering and entertainment) and the rest is up to you - food, drink, fuel etc.

This is a vacation you will talk about for years!

Property manager

Robin Hobson

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Gym on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Water park on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Gros Islet

Located in Gros Islet, this houseboat is on the beach. Marigot Bay and Rodney Bay Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Rodney Bay Aquatic Centre and Splash Island Water Park Saint Lucia. Traveling with kids? Consider Treetop Adventure Park, or check out an event or a game at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Rodney Bay Marina - 1 min walk
  • Friday Night Street Party - 15 min walk
  • Pigeon Island National Park - 4 min drive
  • Splash Island Water Park Saint Lucia - 4 min drive
  • Reduit Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • KeeBee's - 2 min drive
  • Gros Islet Street Party - 15 min walk
  • Frydays St. Lucia - 15 min walk
  • Spinnakers Restaurant & Beach Bar - 4 min drive
  • Royal Palm Bar - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is St Lucia is the base, North or South the destinations - subject to local rules pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at St Lucia is the base, North or South the destinations - subject to local rules?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at St Lucia is the base, North or South the destinations - subject to local rules?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is St Lucia is the base, North or South the destinations - subject to local rules located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gros Islet houseboat is just steps from Windward Islands and Rodney Bay Marina. Rodney Bay Aquatic Centre and Friday Night Street Party are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kat V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Trip
Our stay on the catamaran Shadow exceeded all expectations. Captain Robin helped us with many arrangements before and during the stay and made sure that we had a perfect vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

Liked: Cleanliness
9 day sail Christmas St. Lucia and Martinique
We cannot say enough how patient and kind Robyn was with our family and grandchild. He helped us with grocery shopping, some meals which were fantastic and just a relaxing vacation. We headed to Martinique the first day for grocery shopping as they have a better selection than St. Lucia.. Robyn checked us in and out of customs so we could play instead of waste time in customs line. Our main goal of vacation was to relax and snorkel. Robyn took us to every calm snorkeling cove in our route. We were able to swim with a few turtles, see Lion fish, puffer fish, porcupine fish, huge eels and just beautiful fish galore. I think our destinations were St. Anne, Le Marin, Le Trois Ilet, Le Anses de Arlet and a few more hot spots. We went into the island for a few dinners which were great and then on other days Robyn joined in to help us cook on the boat. He made a few of his favorite dishes to go along side of other items we prepared. On our return sail, we saw several pods of pilot whales. We went in to Marigot Bay for dinner then over to Pilot point for a hike, swim and lunch in a cute place with delicious Roti. On our final night, Robyn was able to secure us fresh lobster which were massive and delicious. He taught our kids how to properly prepare and cook the lobster on his barbecue grill on the boat. I truly cannot say enough as to how professional but fun Robyn was on our trip. This was our first family vacation with our son in laws and grandchild. This trip could have gone sour as we were in very close quarters but fortunately everyone thoroughly enjoyed their sail and accommodations. And Robyn fit right in with our family. The boat was properly maintained just as you see in pictures. All in all, I would say that Captain Robyn goes OUT OF HIS WAY to take care of you while you are on board his boat. I would definitely recommend a vacation on Shadow and we have high hopes that we can return to sail with him again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie V., Charlotte nc

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We loved our family vacation on this boat. Robin was a great host, taught us lots about the islands and the whole family had a wonderful time. Robin’s knowledge of sailing these inlets and snorkeling can’t be matched! The views were amazing from the boat, this is the best way to travel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane S., Charlottesville, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
3 days in paradise
We and our two adult children had a wonderful experience aboard this lovely, comfortable catamaran ("Shadow") with congenial, skilled, and patient Captain Robin. He catered the trip to our interests, which were snorkeling, swimming, sunning, eating great French bread/cheese/salads/fish, and exploring some really quaint and beautiful villages on Martinique. My husband, in particular, was interested in renewing a previous interest in sailing, and Robin was generous in allowing him to help out and in discussing boats and sailing and technical stuff with him, while the others of us were more useful during swimming, happy hours and mealtimes :-). Each of the three cabins had its own toilet and shower, which was a nice perk. The water was drinkable and a fresh water shower was refreshing after a day in salt water. Robin arranged a meal at a nice seaside restaurant in St. Anne, Martinique, for our first night on the boat - where there just happened to be a local music festival going on - and then a great band playing later at the restaurant. We enjoyed simple and delicious meals on the boat after that. Robin was extremely easy to be with and often prepared delicious lunches while we were out snorkeling - even though that was not in his job description! The snorkeling in Martinique was superb. Robin was also nice enough to take us down the coast of St. Lucia on our last day, which was great fun to see and also got us closer to our eventual southern destination and the airport :-( We highly recommend Captain Robin and the Shadow experience - he was very responsive prior to the trip and in suggesting an itinerary which was perfect for us and our interests and time frame. Thanks, Robin!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

An Amazing Experience!
We've just returned from a 5-night excursion on "Shadow" with Captain Robin, and it was absolutely wonderful. Our goal for this holiday was to "test drive" our retirement dream by experiencing the live-aboard lifestyle and also to attempt a passage between Islands, and we are so very glad we did. We sailed from St. Lucia to Martinique and back again. The scenery, the swimming and the snorkeling were excellent! Robin also took the time to introduce us to the unique cultures of both islands and we really enjoyed this aspect of our trip. Shadow is nicely equipped catamaran with plenty of living space, but it is not a luxury vessel, and so as long as you dial down your "glam" expectations, you will be as happy as a lark. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who is considering making the transition to live-aboard yachting at some point in the future. You won't regret it. Robin is a friendly, knowledgeable host and a patient teacher too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

An amazing sailing experience with an easy going and knowledgeable captain
I chartered Captain Robin and his catamaran for myself and my 2 young sons. We did the trip from St Lucia to Martinique and back and had a wonderful time. Robin went out of his way to educate us on sailing and the islands as well as making sure my sons had a fun time. His catamaran was great and he really went out of his way to make us comfortable. My only regret is that we didn't have more time to spend with him.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018