Neighborhood overview
Brigand Hill sits on a ridge overlooking a former banana plantation. To the East, you have the rugged mountains that help make St Lucia's landscape so dramatic - to the West, you have the Caribbean Sea and its crystal blue waters (visible from most parts of the house), as well as Anse Galet beach. The home is on the West Coast, just off the main road that travels between the north and south. There is very little development on the east coast - most, if not all, of the island's hotels and sightseeing areas are on the west coast and a reasonable drive from Brigand Hill. It is close to everything you'd want to do, while still affording you privacy and a sense of intimacy with the island. A local fishing village sits just north of the home, about 5 minutes away, and a popular hotel (Tikaye Resort) is about 5 minutes south. The Pitons, in the town of Soufriere, along with the Sulphur Springs and the drive-in Volcano are about 30 minutes south. Deep-sea fishing charters are 30 minutes north.
Getting around
You'll probably want to rent a car if you want to explore the island. Our villa manager, George, can also act as your island tour guide/chauffeur for the week and do airport pickup/dropoff, all included in the rate (which ranges from $700-$1,600 US per week depending on party size). This is well below prevailing island rates.
Other things to note
Brigand Hill maintains a full time staff that includes a cook ( Bertilla), maid ( Catherine) as well as our villa manager, George. Guests say Bertilla's cooking rivals that of the major restaurants on the island and we highly recommend planning several meals with her. Catherine will make sure your bed is made every morning and clothes are washed and folded. You don't have to raise a finger; let them pamper you!