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Balenbouche Estate in Laborie provides accommodations with a garden and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the vacation home's outdoor fireplace, or simply kick back and relax. The units provide views of the garden and come with a seating area, a washing machine, a fully equipped kitchenette with a toaster, and a private bathroom with a hair dryer. A fridge, a stovetop, and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the vacation home, the units include bed linen and towels. The breakfast offers buffet, vegetarian options and fruit and cheese are being served. At the property, there is an family-friendly restaurant serving Caribbean cuisine as well as vegetarian options. Guests can keep up their exercise routines during yoga and fitness classes. Snorkeling and hiking can be enjoyed nearby, while a car rental service and a private beach area are also available on-site. Hewanorra International Airport is 6.2 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
9.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rachel
    United States United States
    The estate is beautiful and Uta and Verena were excellent hosts. We loved our time there and all that the property had to offer. It can take a bit to adjust to the sounds of nature, but by the end of the trip they were relaxing.
  • Michael
    United States United States
    Balenbouche Estate is a historic property. The main lodge it’s about 200 years old and well-maintained. They serve delicious meals on the veranda. Uta is a very gracious, hostess and takes good care of the guests. The yellow cottage is very...
  • Katerina
    United States United States
    Very large house, with a full kitchen, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. Unique style and feel. Great breakfast and welcoming staff. A lot of friendly dogs on the property, as well as other animals. Daily housekeeping. Lockers in the room.
  • Ruoyi
    United States United States
    Gorgeous property with lots to explore, I especially loved how secluded and quiet the beaches are and enjoyed tanning there. Uta was such a wonderful and warm host, and she always took lovely care of guests when we would have breakfasts and...
  • Patrick
    United States United States
    Not a big, busy resort. 75 lush, mature, historic grounds, easy path down to a nearby, very private beach. Very few bugs, insects late Feb. to early March, 85 degree days, 75 degree nights, lovely weather, open air living and a delightful...
  • Clayton
    United States United States
    Everything was wonderful; our host was gracious and kind, the food was delicious, and our stay was very relaxing and peaceful. The quiet, private beaches were lovely, and we enjoyed the history of the property!
  • Brett
    United States United States
    Everything, it was an experience I’ll never forget thank you to the wonderful hostess.
  • Lambert
    United States United States
    Historical site. Attached to a beachfront. Secluded. Grounds maintained. Excellent bread. Great hosts. Unique accommodation.
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent place to stay. Very comfortable, friendly and lovely grounds with walk to the beach.
  • Barbara
    Poland Poland
    Very unique accomodation, interesting and welcoming host. If you are looking for a place like no other tis is it. We travelled with our two teenagers and they also love the place, especially friendly dogs on the property. Dinner served at the...

Managed by Uta Lawaetz

Company review score: 9.9Based on 61 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We, Uta Lawaetz and daughters Verena and Anitanja are as passionate about preserving the unique heritage, natural landscape and authentic charm of the property as we are about sharing our home with you and helping you make the most of your time on the island. Honeymooners, couples, families, singles, artists, writers, photographers and digital nomads of all ages have become regulars. It might be due to Uta Lawaetz's captivating life stories, or maybe the peacefulness of the grounds with an 18th-century sugar mill, surrounded by ancient trees and tropical vegetation on 70 acres. Or the love of our happy dogs and cats which many of our guests “adopt” during their stay. It might be a result of those delicious home-cooked meals and plantation-style buffets where lifelong friendships begin.

Property info

Balenbouche Estate is a renowned guesthouse, organic farm, heritage site and family home. The 70-acre grounds feature a plantation house, yoga barn, and 18th-century sugar mill surrounded by ancient trees, pastures, and wild beaches. Dining, massages and tours are available. The pitons, hot springs and waterfalls are a short drive away. All our eco-friendly cottages (Waterlily, Banyan, Almond, Frangipani, Calabash and Moringa) are built without screens and cooled by the tropical breeze.

Neighborhood info

Balenbouche Estate is the perfect location to explore the many sights and attractions in the peaceful South of St. Lucia, including waterfalls, hiking, diving, kite surfing, horseback riding, seeing the volcano & hot springs, the majestic pitons, fishing, whale and dolphin watching, local arts and crafts, local food and culture. Most of the attractions are within a 15 - 30 minute drive. We strongly recommend renting a car for at least part of your stay, which we are very happy to arrange. Also public transport is available right in front of the property. We're happy to help you plan your itinerary and make the most of your stay, no matter what your budget is! We also offer dinner on the day of arrival and a buffet once a week. Breakfast is available every day. All our meals are freshly prepared, using largely local and organic ingredients. We love vegetarian and vegan food and can cater to any diet, just let us know in advance!

Languages Spoken

German,English,French

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Caribbean • Seafood • German • Local • Asian • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Restaurant #2

    No additional info available

Amenities of Balenbouche Estate
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • High chair
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Washing machine
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette

    Bedroom

    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sitting area

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Mosquito net
    • Private entrance
    • Interconnecting room(s) available
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Private beach area
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Spa

    • Fitness classes
    • Yoga classes
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Food & Drink

    • Coffee house on site
    • Wine/Champagne
      Additional charge
    • Kid-friendly buffet
    • Kids' meals
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Special diet meals (on request)
    • Packed lunches
    • Breakfast in the room
    • Room service
    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Activities

    • Tour or class about local culture
      Additional charge
    • Walking tours
      Additional charge
    • Temporary art galleries
      Off-site
    • Beach
    • Snorkeling
      Off-site
    • Horseback riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Diving
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Hiking
    • Windsurfing
      Additional chargeOff-site

    Services & Extras

    • Wake-up service

    Outdoor & View

    • Landmark view
    • Garden view
    • View

    Building Characteristics

    • Detached

    Transportation

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Car rental
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/out

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Miscellaneous

    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    • Safe

    Languages Spoken

    • German
    • English
    • French

    House rules
    Balenbouche Estate takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 4:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 4 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    17+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    $20 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBMaestroDiscoverCash
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Balenbouche Estate of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Balenbouche Estate