bleekchic76
5/23/2016 17:17 EST
I'm retiring from the military next year and am looking for a place to relax and decompress for about a year. Are there long term furnished rental options that would allow a single person to live comfortably for $2000 to $2500 a month in your opinions? I know "comfort" is relative, Just looking for clean, safe options within walking distance to a bar and the beach. I currently live in Hawaii and am looking for a similar climate but with a lower cost of living, a few less tourists, and more laid back locals/environment. Appreciate all comments and feedback!
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bobbyveee
5/24/2016 07:33 EST
Hi. St Lucia is a great laid back island, and im sure you could live on the monies you mention, maybe nearer the $2500/ month . You need to be in the Rodney bay area, theres everything you want there, but its a busy area, lots of great restaurants and bars, lovely beach , all within walking distance. you need to contact Don at www.bluereefrealestate.com , they have many long term lets, go on line and take a look . Good luck , ask away if you have more questions.
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can2man
5/24/2016 07:38 EST
Hi, I have been retired from the military for over 12 years now, and last winter I was looking for a place to stay and live during the winter months we have in Canada. I'm now working here and enjoy life in St. Lucia. I have met a few retired military people here and most love it here. As for living cost, you can rent from $300 dollars a month to the sky is the limit. I live in a place call Rodney Bar Area, it has all the shopping you need and the beaches are awesome. All within a 5 min walk. As for laid back there is no other place like this on earth. The locals are the friendliest people I know.
If you have any question don't hesitate to ask, there's also a few website that will show you rental properties, but you need to be here to negotiate rent and to see for yourself what and where you are going to be living.
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bobbyveee
5/24/2016 08:10 EST
Hi Yvon, You must show me this 'new' area you live in Rodney Bar, sounds great LOL Take care my friend.
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bleekchic76
5/24/2016 10:24 EST
Thanks for the feedback. I've been looking at a few websites to get an idea of rent for long term leases in different areas. Rodney Bay sounds like what I'm looking for. Is the expat community there pretty tight knit? What's the demographic like--i.e. couples, singles, families, older/younger retirees or a mix? I guess one can never quite break away from the "tribe" mentality of the military :-)
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bobbyveee
5/24/2016 13:38 EST
The expats are mainly Brits with a good sprinkling of Canadians , not so many Americans. Its one of the friendliest places you could be, the expats mix with the locals a lot. there's two nobel award winners on the island and a lot of culture, i wouldnt call St L 3rd world , has good infra structure, ok so theres plenty of pot holes , but comms are 4g and you can get 300mbps if you really need. Imported food isnt cheap, but there are two good supermarkets in Rodney Bay, plus all you'll ever want, Its a great place, i helped Canman to come stay/live on the island , he's loving it. You will to. Rob
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bleekchic76
5/24/2016 14:42 EST
I'm really happy to hear that there is a good interaction with the locals. Unfortunately in Hawaii, even though we are all Americans, there is a distinct separation in most instances between our native Hawaiian citizens and anyone else. It's history, I know, but it's been a disappointment just because the culture is beautiful and would be nice to share in a genuine, non-touristy way. I've been really lucky and have made a few local friends, but the "us" and "them" mentality, plus all of the tourists--let's just say the laid back vibe I want to revel in post-retirement isn't exactly oozing around here. Appreciate all the good info. Gotta ask though--you've given me a lot of pros--what would you say are your cons to life on Saint Lucia?
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bobbyveee
5/24/2016 14:58 EST
Most of the 'cons' dont really apply unless your living there, ie high price of vehicles and gas. Imports are high cost to. Theres no real awful , if your not in good health, meds could be expensive, but you can see a doc for 35 to 30 usd and get a prescription. Electricity is high, so dont run ac . use fans. Planes to everwhere is a good point, direct to London daily, Frankfurt, Canada, USA , and local ,but expensive flights to nearby islands. Bring good cotton summer clothes and good beach and walking shoes, casual. The other nuisance is paying $200 ec per month after your first 6 wks, this is being looked into and will change , but dont know when.
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