Self-catering apartment „Maison du Soleil“  Well-appointed, light and airy studio apartment (300 sq ft) with kitchenette, full-size bed, bath, veranda and garden.  Vacation rental particularly suitable for ecotourists and naturalists, who prefer the serenity of this hillside retreat to the bustling beach resorts, yet wish to have all major tourist attractions within quick and easy reach.  Owned and managed by Germany-Saint Lucians Maison du Soleil is tucked high into the hillsides of La Borne, overlooking the northern tip of Saint Lucia. From your veranda, you look over Pigeon Island National Monument as well as Rodney Bay with its beaches and marina. On clear days, you can see as far as the neighbouring island of Martinique. You enjoy the tranquillity of the mountains; yet, within a 15-minute-drive, most major tourist attraction of northern Saint Lucia are at your fingertips – with the knowledge that you can withdraw to your retreat just as quickly at any time. The local bus stops directly in front of the property. Facilities: Electricity: 220V, UK 3-pin outlets; 110V/220V for shavers Gas stove with four burners and oven Large (220 l) refrigerator/freezer Tableware and seating for 4 persons Non-smoking room Ventilator Children and pets welcome Private bathroom Complimentary services:  Wireless internet access  Bird watching perch: the Antillean euphonia (Euphonia musica) and the endemic Saint Lucian pewee (Contopus oberi) may be seen  Access to small private library that specializes on natural resources and history in the Caribbean  Utilities: water, gas, electricity  Cleaner, change of sheets and towels once a week  Parking within compound walls  We speak English, Kwéyòl, German, Spanish and French. Additional services available exclusively to our guests (for a fee):  Air beds for up to two children  Breakfast or food basket  Packed lunch with home-made wholemeal bread  Use of BBQ station (with home-made charcoal)  Gourmet evenings with ingredients from the organic garden  Laundry service