This smaller three bedroom villa has an unobstructed ocean view. The beach is a 5 minute walk, and is one of the best on the Island. Great for a family. 3 bedrooms en-suite arrangement provides privacy. The kitchen is well equipped with a pass through counter to the patio dining area. My compliments on the villa having salt, pepper, oil, vinegar and spices on hand, as most trips require we buy a pile of essentials which then go to waste.
The pool is small and about 1M deep throughout. Refreshing on a hot day, but small.
The living area is more than adequate, well equipped and has TV and stereo systems. They also had hundreds of DVD's in English.
Also note they have a very nice built in charcoal grill and outdoor shower. We used both. Golf course ($30-40) is 10 minutes away. Best grocery shopping at Mega Casino, shop for produce at market in town center. Many restaurants surround the yacht marina (10 minute drive). There are so many restaurants to pick from you will not have an issue. Try Le Metis or Chez Christine. Go to the park at Pointe des Chateaux (5-10 minutes away).
We felt Sainte Francois was the best location on Grande Terre. Upscale and quieter, but with all activities you could ask for in town. Good luck finding a parking space. Some of us liked Sainte Anne (20-30 minute drive, lots of shopping), I thought it too busy. Note that the roads and road system on Guadeloupe are among the best we have found on any Caribbean island.
If you decide to go to Basse Terre, it is about an hour and a half to two hour drive. I would add a couple days to your trip and stay around Deschaises. Basse Terre is night and day different (mountains and jungle rather than flat and dry). Breathtaking scenery, nice beach, wildlife etc. Makes for a long drive if you do it as a day trip.
Our agent, Veronika, was utterly charming and very helpful.
In all, the view and quiet beach at the end of the drive make this villa a winner. Would give this 5 stars with a bigger pool, all else is 5 star.