Deshaies vacation rentals

Deshaies is a tropical beauty

The commune of Deshaies may be tiny, but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in luscious tropical beauty, glittering waterfalls that tumble majestically over boulders and a kaleidoscope of colorful tropical birds from lorikeets to parrots. Nestled in a serene cove on the northwest coast of Basse-Terre Island, it boasts a charming fishing village, wonderful restaurants with dazzling sunset views and a gorgeous beach with silky sand and gentle waves fringed with coconut palms that dance and rustle in the wind. Deshaies vacation rentals are close to the beach and town for shopping and dining.

Lush gardens in Deshaies

No visit to Deshaies is complete without a leisurely wander through the exquisite gardens of Jardin Botanique de Deshaies, which are filled with gorgeous tropical flowers. A great place for the family, you can purchase food for the kids to hand feed the vividly colored parrots or glistening fish swimming leisurely through their pond. To view the coast in style, you can book a private sailing cruise. Your captain will drop anchor at various locations so you can snorkel and swim in secluded bliss. For a quiet tropical beach experience, try Plage de la Perle and treat yourself to island-style Caribbean lobster.

Ocean fun in Deshaies

To soak up the sun and swim in the waters of the Caribbean Sea, Grande Anse beach is a gorgeous choice. Here, you'll be able to rent kayaks and paddleboards for hours of fun exploring the coastline, or learn scuba diving and swim with the turtles. Fans of the television show, Death in Paradise, will get the chance to visit iconic sites used in filming the comedy-drama. Deshaies vacation rentals are great spots to rest after a day in the fresh air, before enjoying the sunset with a delectable seafood dinner at one of several nearby restaurants with stunning ocean views.

Tropical warmth in Deshaies

A tiny jewel of the Caribbean, Deshaies has warm tropical weather all year round, with highest temperatures in August, and lowest in December. The average high in Deshaies is 86, with the average low in the low to mid-70s. The rainy season in Deshaies runs from April through December, so if tropical rains are not your cup of tea, book your trip between January and early April. If you don't mind a shower now and then, you can enjoy the balmy weather of Deshaies any time of year, remembering that September is usually the wettest month of all.

Dolphins and beaches in Deshaies

Deshaies is a small coastal village nestled in a quiet cove on the west coast of Basse-Terre Island, Guadeloupe, in the Lesser Antilles. Deshaies vacation rentals will be close to the beautiful beaches and colorful marina of the area, and have a front row seat to spectacular sunsets over the Caribbean Sea. Scuba divers and snorkelers will have opportunity to swim with dolphins and whales while keeping an eye out for barracudas, eels and sea turtles. Landlubbers will see vibrant tropical birds flitting through the trees. Coconut palms and ferns nod in the sea breezes reminding you you're on vacation.

How to get to and around Deshaies

The nearest airport is in a-Pitre (PTP-Pointe-a-Pitre Intl. Airport (PTP), located 17.7 mi (28.5 km) from the city center.