Our Guest Testimonials Paradise Found  Rye & Sarah and friends Vancouver, Canada visited Dec 2006 to Jan 2007 When we first arrived in St. Lucia, we weren't sure what to expect. We were immediately greated by George, the villa's friendly shuttle driver, who took our bags and escorted us to his shuttle. On the way to the Villa Gina, George showed us some amazing sights and gave us a brief tour of the island. We were instantly pleased. When we arrived at the Villa, we were stunned. We knew it was a "luxury" villa but we had no idea how luxurious it was. The tile floors, the architecture, the fine wooden design, the bedrooms, the loft, the large private pool! Everything was amazing and so comfortable; we immediately felt at home. Then, we walked out on to the balcony and we were breathless. The view from the villa is better than anywhere I have ever stayed -- resort, cottage, villa or otherwise. The cool breeze, the calm waves on the beach below, the Caribbean sea, the palm trees and mangos, the villa garden below ... we were in heaven. As we became aquainted with the villa, we were continually impressed. The kitchen has everything you would ever need, and more. The loft entertainment area has an excellent sound system with speakers integrated into the main room so you can hear music throughout the entire place. Staying in the Master Bedroom, we felt like royalty. The sun shower and jacuzzi were so relaxing. The best part was walking a couple minutes from the villa down to the beach and swimming and snorkeling. We had no idea the beach was so close. We also spent entire days just swimming in the pool and taking in the view. We have never felt more relaxed and comfortable. With our rental jeep we could explore any part of the island, go on excursions, and go out for dinner. The villa is close to everything you need. Merlin the housekeeper is an excellent cook. She cooked us a magnificent Christmas dinner and always kept the villa in top shape. Her charm and warmth will never be forgotten. Ben the maintenance man was also very charming and he was always available if you needed anything. This was the best vacation we have ever had! It had all the benefits of a major resort but without the crowds of people, the noise, the lines and other nonsense. I have travelled to more than 15 countries and St. Lucia is by far the most amazing place I have ever seen. The climate, the lush tropical rainforests, the volcano, the beaches and marine life, all wonderful, but it was the friendliness and charm of the St. Lucian people that made everything so delightful. Thank you so much Cosmas and Gina for making everything so easy and comfortable for us! I guess this is what heaven must look like. See you next year! — Rye & Sarah Vancouver, Canada    Gina Villa is simply the best!       Visited: July 2006 -- Family of seven Susan Deren (sbodnarderen@sociology.rutgers.edu) from Stillwater, New Jersey, USA We stayed at Gina Villa this past July (2006), and it was, by far, the most wonderful vacation we have ever had. The villa was perfect, as were the owners, Cosmos and Gina. Cosmos and Gina did everything to make our vacation carefree and simply enjoyable. All of the activities they recommended, and subsequently arranged, were fabulous. Ben and Merlyn (villa staff are all-around great people) made our perfect vacation even more perfect. We learned so much about the special island of St. Lucia, its people, and its history. The Villa was exquisitely furnished, and the views from every room were breathtaking. It had a lovely pool, and a walk to a beautiful Caribbean beach. Pigeon Island (also within walking distance) was a must see. They had great walking, beaches, history and a lovely restaurant. Cosmos, Gina and Denise (island manager) arranged a dive trip for us with one of the local dive shops. It was a day that our family of seven will never forget. The following day, we went on a land/sea tour of the rainforest. We ate freshly picked fruit (the fruit in the states cannot compare), we had a delicious lunch at a former plantation, and enjoyed a catamaran trip back to Rodney Bay. Everyone we met in St. Lucia was welcoming and warm. We will definitely be back. Gina Villa - and everyone affiliated with Gina Villa - were simply the best. Thanks for the greatest vacation ever!                                                                                                                                                             Guest Photos http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLandingSignin.jsp?Uc=54gt6wj.4z97csb&Uy=hsvocy&Upost_signin=Slideshow.jsp%3Fmode%3Dfromshare&Ux=0

 

 

     Villa Gina Simply Breath Taking -- James And Donna Visited Oct 2006  Party of 2

This was our first time in St. Lucia and we could have not asked for a better place to stay than The Villa Gina. The home is beautifully built with breath taking views from each balcony as well as the pool area. The open air rain showers were an absolute perfect touch. The dining area created an extremely romantic setting for dinner and the privacy was second to none. The location was ideal in proximity to restaurants and other nightlife in the Rodney Bay area. The Villa Gina definitely lived up to our expectations and we will look forward to going back to St. Lucia and the beautiful Villa Gina. 

 

Jim and Donna

 

Clark and Courtney Hoffman and Spencer Family Visited Oct 2006 Party of 4

Dear Cosmas and Gina,
Thank you for opening your Saint Lucia home to us on our recent visit.  We loved Villa Gina.  All went as
planned and everyone was gracious and helpful.  The only error we made was not allowing enough time in
Saint Lucia which we will correct next time. We received your note and appreciate all that you did
to make our stay an enjoyable one.
Sincerely,
Clark and Courtney Hoffman and Spencer Family


 

John, Joyce and Major Kathleen Family  visited November 2006

Dear Gina and Cosmas,

We enjoyed our vacation at St. Lucia very much. The views from your home are lovely. We sat on the front deck many times reading books, talking to Shabeen (the dog) and her puppies, or just soaking up the beautiful scenery. We've been to the British Virgin Islands many times and to St. Croix, but St. Lucia is so lush in comparison. Rainfall must be abundant in the Windward Islands. We drove around the island, so we're familiar with many of the sights - the rainforest, Vieux Fort, the Pitons (magnificent), the beautiful beaches, etc. What a beautiful island, and the people are so friendly.

The villa is lovely, nicely furnished. The breezes were wonderful and made for good sleeping
Denyse was very helpful. The arrangements you and Gina made for tours, diving, and taxis were well coordinated by her and very efficient.
Merlin is a great lady - very warm and welcoming. We didn't use her talents for cooking, but we did ask for laundry assistance. She does her very best to please your guests.
Ben is a very nice gentleman and was eager to help when we needed information about the island, directions to the beach, or just wanted to talk. He was always on the job but out of sight unless needed.

You have a great staff at Villa Gina, and we enjoyed meeting them and spending time in your part of the world.

John

   Heidi.......... Party of 5 visited in Dec 06

Hi Cosmos,

Hope all is well with you and Gina.

We had a wonderful vacation at your villa.  My husband and I are rather private people – so I would prefer not to have photos of us on the internet.  I will send you some photos for you personally – in appreciation of your hospitality (in a separate email)

 I will give you the following feedback from our trip:

Please note – I am not complaining about anything, we had a wonderful time.  The kids are still talking about it.  It was a great adventure for us and a trip we will remember for a long long time. We will recommend you to others.   Just thought you might want to hear our thoughts.

 Your personal attention to detail was so appreciated.  We appreciated you meeting us at the airport, getting us a good (better) rental car, having fresh flowers on our arrival, letting us follow you back to the villa (at snail speed), having fresh bread for us and coconut juice in the morning, taking us to Smuggler’s Cove and getting us maps.  We also very much appreciate Gina setting up the “Land and Sea” trip.  We had an excellent tour guide (Chris) The only thing on the trip that disappointed us – was there was no snorkeling scheduled.  I had brought (2) snorkeling gear, luckily, and they charged us to rent other equipment in addition to the tour cost.

Ben was great.  He was around and easy to find if we needed him – but otherwise discreet.  I honestly did not like having Merlyn coming to work at 8:AM, she should come later. (She is a wonderful person – and I loved her to death – and so did my kids) but I felt like I had to get up in the morning and get dressed rather than sleep in and lounge in my PJ’s.  Since this is a vacation, you might like to think about this in the future – and maybe just have her come in a few hours a day. 

 We loved Mr. and Mrs. Gem (the little birds) we had fun with themJ

 The kitchen is very well equipped.  If I was going to add anything it would be measuring cups and a baking sheet.  Your villa is absolutely beautiful and we felt very lucky to be staying there.  It worked out well for us with the children.  Thank you for sharing your piece of heaven with us,

Sincerely,

Heidi