Villa Susanna St Lucia

Dear Sandro,
We returned from Villa Susanna a few days ago and have taken some time to digest the wonderful week we spent on your magical property. Thanks to you and your lovely wife for creating such a paradise. Not a day went by when we did not notice a new architectural detail, piece of art, sculpture, plant or something unique over the acres of property.
The villa and experience exceeded our expectations. When you come in March you will see 2 review in your book. One in my native Afrikaans and one in English. They tell the story.
I must add some words about your magical staff: Ann in charge of the housekeeping and general house was a sweetheart who took amazing care of us and especially my Mother-in Law who was not so well. She displayed so much love and caring and did a magnificent job in making sure the house sparkled. She cares about Villa Susanna as if it were her own home.
Lucella – not just a cook but a maestro in the kitchen. She has the sweetest soul and smile and we fell in love with her. We used her probably 4 or 5 times for dinners and each meal was more superb than the last. These 2 ladies are the heartbeat of the experience and could not have been more warm or lovely. We miss them.
Captain Roy! We enjoyed the boat twice and he took great care of us. A man of few words but a beautiful and caring soul. He selected for us a fish from a local fisherman whilst on the water. Lucella cooked it on the bbq to perfection. What a highlight! Roy went out of his way to assist and guide us…and he is an amazing Captain.
Sandro – use of the boat is a very nice and kind addition/ We really loved seeing St Lucia from the water J Thank you!
Darlene – a joy to work with and so very nice & caring. A delightful and professional young lady.
Sandro – you have assembled a superb team at Villa Susanna. They are a huge part of the success and you can feel very proud in the way they look after your guests.
In total – fantastic and unforgettable.
Un enorme grazie!!

Sandro I would be remiss if I did not send you a note of thanks for the use of your lovely villa and include accolades for the staff that make everything run flawlessly from sun up to sun down (and later). At our arrival, we were simply floored with the beauty and views from every corner of the estate. No stone was left unturned in the design and flow of the expansive buildings and grounds. The beauty was nice but the creme de la creme is the staff! Lucille, Anne, Chrissy and Mindy blended in just like family and by the time we left we know they are now part of our extended family. They really made a difference in every day with their smiles, big hugs, and wonderful cooking and housekeeping. I don’t think we ever had any needs because they had the uncanny ability to read the group and provide before anyone could even ask! They are certainly an asset to your villa. We loved using the boat and Roy was so accommodating taking us out to new places every time and narrating about the history of the island and the sites along the voyage. He took us to beautiful beaches and allowed us time to swim (and drink) in the crystal clear waters. We had one guest who is disabled and Roy was exceptional in helping her on and off the boat and making sure she was comfortable. And last but not least, Darlene … the epitome of professionalism. Darlene is a wealth of knowledge and provided us information on what we might want to do on the island, including shopping, dining, beaches, etc. She helped with transportation suggestions, provided restaurant menus, and anything else we asked about! She was immediately of assistance when one of our guests (me) was suffering with cough, slight temperature, etc and had a call into a doctor as soon as we hung up the phone. Luckily my cough and temperature subsided and I was able to participate with the group in the fun activities. Well this note got a little longer than I had anticipated but I guess there is so much to rave about. I will end it know with sincere thanks and best wishes for a very Happy New Year. Sincerely