Two New Villas to Visit in St Barth

By: - March 16th, 2016

The Caribbean’s most exclusive villa portfolio just got bigger.

St Barth properties has announced the addition of two new villas to its porrtfolio: Villa Vision and Villa Monika.

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The three-bedroom Villa Vision is home to an extra-long infinity pool, just a few minutes from the village of St Jean, currently rentable for stays beginning at $10,070 per week during value season, and $12,070 during high season.

The other property, Villa Monika, is located on the hillside of Vitet, with two bedrooms and a pool terrace. It begins at $3,670 per week during “value season” and $5,570 per week during high season.

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