The pool in front of the pool house
Grand-Bourg, Marie-Galante

Villa La Vanille

A Creole villa, a pool and a view over the Dominica channel.

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Welcome

Two Creole houses, a tropical garden and nothing but the sea on the horizon. Here, days are counted in swims and sunsets.

  • 12guests
  • 5bedrooms
  • 5bathrooms
  • 2 000m² of garden

The villa

The heated saltwater pool
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The pool

A heated saltwater pool facing the sea. With its wooden sun deck, loungers and the tropical garden all around, it is the heart of the villa, from morning to sunset.

The gallery opening onto the sea
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The gallery

A gallery of over 80 m² open to the tropical garden, with views of the ocean and the island of Dominica. Breakfast, reading in the shade, a nap in the hammock.

The cathedral living room opening onto the seaThe cathedral living room at night
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The cathedral living room

Beneath a soaring white wooden roof, the living room opens through tall louvred doors onto the gallery and the sea. Linen sofa, rattan pendants, terracotta tiles and found objects: a bright, cool and calming Creole interior.

The long table under the gallery at night
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The long table

Under the gallery, a dining area for twelve. In the evening, the rattan lamps and candles light up long dinners facing the garden.

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The kitchens

An equipped indoor kitchen opening onto the gallery, and an outdoor kitchen with gas barbecue and plancha.

The bedrooms

Five air-conditioned bedrooms across two houses. Everyone finds their own space and quiet.

The main house

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Bedroom 1King bed, mosquito net, sea view
Bedroom 2Two bunk beds, for four children or teens

The pool house

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Bedroom 3King bed, private bathroom
Bedroom 4King bed, private bathroom
Bedroom 5King bed, private bathroom

A four-bed children's room is available on request, for an extra fee.

Amenities

The saltwater pool is heated and faces the sea. Everything else is designed so you have nothing to worry about.

  • Heated saltwater pool with sea view
  • Equipped indoor kitchen and summer kitchen
  • Gas barbecue and plancha
  • Air conditioning in every bedroom
  • Wi-Fi and workspace
  • Gardener and pool technician every week

A concierge at your service

Whether you want to book ferry tickets, a rental car, a taxi, a private chef, activities, a massage, a boat trip, or simply get advice to plan your stay, Fabie is there to help.

On top of her valuable advice, she will give you preferential rates and exclusive MGVIP promo codes with many local partners.

Gallery

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The viewThe ocean and Dominica from the garden
The pool houseThree bedrooms with bathrooms, facing the pool
The poolHeated saltwater and a wooden deck
The galleryOver 80 m² open to the garden and the sea
The cathedral living roomTall doors open to the sea
The long tableTwelve seats under the gallery, at night
DinnerThe table set facing the garden
The kitchenFully equipped, open onto the gallery
The summer kitchenGas barbecue and plancha
Bedroom 1King bed and mosquito net
Bedroom 2Bunk beds for four children
Bedroom 3Waking up facing the pool
Bedroom 4White shutters and canopy bed
Bedroom 5King bed

Marie-Galante

A round, peaceful island one hour by boat from Guadeloupe. Life moves between sugar cane fields, empty beaches and old windmills.

Beaches

Petite-Anse, La Feuillère, Anse Canot. White sand and calm water.

Rum distilleries

Bielle, Bellevue and Père Labat. The island's rum is famous across the Caribbean.

Habitation Murat

A former sugar estate turned eco-museum, close to Grand-Bourg.

Gueule Grand Gouffre

A dramatic northern cliff where the Atlantic rushes under a rock arch.

Bézard windmill

The island's only restored windmill.

The sea

Diving, boat trips and fishing around the island.

Getting here

Ferry from Pointe-à-Pitre to Grand-Bourg harbour in about one hour, or a short flight to the island's airfield. The villa is 3 km from town and the harbour, in a quiet area. A car is recommended.

Our guests

4.94

out of 5, from 17 Airbnb reviews. Guest favorite.

  • 4.8Cleanliness
  • 5.0Accuracy
  • 5.0Check-in
  • 4.9Communication
  • 5.0Location
  • 4.9Value

Terms and rates

The price depends on the number of bedrooms opened. Rates exclude holiday periods and the Terre de Blues festival.

OptionPrice / nightPrice / week
1 bedroom€250€1,750
2 bedrooms€300€2,100
3 bedrooms€350€2,450
4 bedrooms€400€2,800
5 bedrooms€475€3,325

Conditions

Minimum stay
3 nights
Check-in
From 6 pm
Check-out
Before 10 am
Service fee
€290
Tourist tax
€2 per person per nightThe tourist tax is calculated according to the rules set by the local authorities. As it is a tax, the amount is the same wherever the booking is made.
Payment
By card: 50% at booking, the balance 30 days before arrival
Security deposit
€1,500
Cancellation insurance
From 3%

Good to know

  • No pets.
  • No parties. Dinners with friends are welcome.
  • The pool is not supervised.
  • The villa is not suited to toddlers.
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Bookings are handled by our concierge service. Check availability and book your stay online.

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