It’s the most glamorous place in the Caribbean — St Barth, the tiny French Caribbean wonderland home to breathtaking beaches, out-of-this-world food and the buzzy energy of the Riviera in the heart of the West Indies.
And one of the best ways to experience St Barth is in a villa, where you can savor all of the island’s signature experiences while also enjoying unmatched luxury and privacy (particularly if you’re on the island for events like the Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth or the St Barth Gourmet Festival).
As the island’s tourism boom continues, several new villas have hit the market, from modern stunners to petite honeymoon retreats.
Here are the eight hottest new villas to try in St Barth, according to the experts at WIMCO, St Barth’s leading villa provider.
Gypsea This sparkling hillside retreat is set high above Gouverneur, one of the most beautiful beaches in St Barth. It’s in Lurin, which is just a short drive from town, with four bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and a dramatic pool and entertainment deck overlooking the sea.
Thelma The newly-built Thelma boasts four bedroom in an elevated position high above Marigot Bay. “This villa is all about the views,” the WIMCO team tells Caribbean Journal. The deck has sun nearly all day long, and there’s an outdoor living area and sundeck underneath the heated infinity pool.
Chanticleer The five-bedroom Petite Saline-area Chanticleer is set on a spacious three-acre site on the northern coast of the island, with views of the bay of Lorient. It’s the epitome of indoor-outdoor living, anchored by an ocean-facing infinity pool.
Case Thalie Villa life in St Barth is diverse – meaning you can find stunning hillside mansions but also lovely one-bedroom options like this gem set in the hills above St Jean.
Citron Vert This three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom villa is a short walk from Toiny Beach, the surfing capital of St Barth. Great for separate couples, it’s a mix of several “cozy cottages” in front of a large deck with a sunken pool.
Yolo This three-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom villa is set in Grand Cul de Sac, near many of the island’s premier beach hotels. Home to a spectacular infinity pool, the biggest story here is the views: panoramic views of the lagoon and the sea beyond.
Only View Set in Pointe Milou on the northeastern coastline of the island, Only View has a breaking view of the ocean, along with a pool and four bedrooms and bathrooms. It’s worth staying here just for the sunsets.
Loukoko Another Lurin-area masterwork, this contemporary three-bedroom villa (with 3.5 bathrooms) is set in a small gated community, with amenities like a heated pool, a billiards table, and, well, just look at the picture.