Balenbouche Estate

Our historical guest house in St. Lucia offers six eco-friendly vacation cottages set within a 70-acre nature heritage site adjoining two secluded beaches

Balenbouche Estate is a beautiful historic property and celebrated guest house for nature lovers locally and internationally, as well as a retreat venue, organic farm and family home.

The sprawling grounds feature ancient trees, lush tropical vegetation, fruit orchards, pastures, a yoga barn and 18th-century sugar mill with foot paths leading to wild beaches. Weddings, group retreats, artisan workshops, yoga and wellness activities, community festivals, photo shoots and dinner parties regularly take place here.

What makes Balenbouche Estate much loved is its simple, rustic charm where the focus is sustainability, health and well-being. The Lawaetz family lives on site and opens the historic plantation house to visitors, making it a popular attraction for everyone in St. Lucia.

Accommodations

Charming St. Lucia cottages nestled in nature and cooled by the tropical breeze

Balenbouche offers a unique, unforgettable experience. Our individually designed and renovated one- and two-bedroom accommodations offer kitchens, verandas and spacious living and dining areas. We do not have air conditioning or screens, as the eco-friendly and largely historic buildings are designed to capture the tropical breeze. We do have solar hot water, standing fans and mosquito nets. Two secluded beaches are just a short walk away. More about staying at Balenbouche.

Rates are in US$ for up to 2 adults inclusive of all charges, additional adults $25/night. Book direct and save!

Moringa Cottage

1 – 5 people
1 or 2 bedrooms

$250

Almond Cottage

1 – 4 people
2 bedrooms

$200

Banyan Cottage

1 – 6 people
3 bedrooms

$200

Waterlily Cottage

1 – 2 adults
1 bedroom

$220

Frangipani Cottage

1 – 2 adults + 1 child
1 bedroom

$180

Calabash Cottage

1 – 2 adults + 1 child
1 bedroom

$160

“Balenbouche Estate is a place of beauty, nurture and warmth. Being there felt as if a family member (who you held in high esteem) invited you to stay in a cozy, well-appointed cabin steps away from the Caribbean Sea, surrounded by verdant tropical vegetation, provided delicious, healthy food, great conversation, an interesting assortment of other like-minded guests, and provided a general life-affirming experience. ”

– Tripadvisor Guest Review, March 2025

 

What we Offer

Saint Lucia Banyan Veranda

Services and Amenities

Maid and laundry service

Yoga and massage, retreats, workshops, and guided tours

Daily breakfast by reservation (US $15), dinner 2-4 times a week (US $25)

5 min. walk to two adjoining secluded beaches

10 min. drive to other local beaches, restaurants, supermarket, hiking, ATV

More about Staying at Balenbouche

Yoga Retreat

February 28 – March 7, 2026

Join experienced yoga teacher and St. Lucia enthusiast Josephine for a week of yoga and fun. Relax and revive whilst you explore the many beautiful natural attractions the South of St. Lucia has to offer.

Local & Group Rates

from US$ 50/night

(up to 16 people)

 

Weekly rates 10% off

Monthly rates 30% off

 

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