We really can't say enough good things about our experience staying at this gorgeous home in Les Trois-Ilets. The house is spacious, well maintained, spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished, and sports a 100% fully equipped kitchen. Getting in at night was painless- despite speaking 0.001% French. Similarly- leaving at the crack of dawn- not a problem.
The VIEWS out of the kitchen's huge window, out the massive wall of sliding glass doors, and out the master bedroom are *absolutely amazing*. We woke up every morning and had our breakfast feeling like we were living in a postcard; dinners with the lights glistened on the water - it is truly picture perfect at every hour.
Totally secured on a gated road up a hill above the charming Anse-à-l'Ane, we loved the views and the location. A short but steep walk to town and only a short drive to big shops/the rest of the island. At the bottom of the hill- walking distance from the house- we were thrilled with the boulangerie/patisserie (ended up being the best we found on the island), a pizzeria, a fruit/vegetable stand, a small Carrefour express (grocery store), and a fabulous beach studded with quaint restaurants and snack shops. One morning there were 8 sheep and a goat snacking on the lawn flanking the driveway, while a few cats sunbathed on the garbage bins. It's truly a charming spot.
The house is a 12 minute drive to the turtle beach at Anse Dufour (be sure to hike (or for the adventurous - swim) around to Anse Noir). Anse Dufour was our favorite beach on the island, and having it so close was amazing. Just past the exit for Anse Dufour on the D7 there's a painting studio and juice shop. Really good atmosphere for fresh juice!
Three general side notes:
1. Download an *offline* map of the entire island on google maps. When your service cuts out on the back roads you'll need it.
2. Download the google translate app if you don't speak French.
3. *Rent a car* - exploring the island behind the wheel is incredible. The jungles up North, Anse Couleuvre, and especially the drive to Grand'Rivière at the top of the island. Nothing to see once you get there, but the drive is spectacular. Down South, go to Grand Anse Des Salines via the D7 and D37 (best views of Diamond Rock) and be sure to bare the bumps and ruts to get to the Anse a Prunes to walk through the Wildlife park at the very south of the island. Stop and buy roadside chicken and sausages. We had our best meals on the roadside.