Bequia is a different kind of island.

It’s a little bit more relaxed, a little funkier, a little more authentic. It’s the Caribbean as it used to be.

This seven-square-mile spot in the Grenadines is a special place, an island that draws travelers in search of uncrowded beaches, quirky culture and sweeping views.

It’s the kind of island where staying in a villa truly is the best way to go — a way to experience the authentic Bequia, to live it.

That means a place like Sunbird Villa, one of the island’s newest villas and, right now, as delightful a villa as there is on the island.

The villa, which was completed this year, is set in the hills in the Bequia Estates community, with everything from an infinity-edge pool to a beautiful private deck area.

The villa consists of a residence, Sunbird, and two detached apartments, Hummingbird and Butterflies, meaning it’s available as a whole property or three self-contained residences.

All the amenities are here — high-speed Wi-Fi, Internet TV, a full breakfast and housekeeping every day.

And then there are the views, the sort of vistas that are impossible not to look at, the kind that waft along the day and before you know it you’re staring at the sunset.

The views that are best accompanied by a glass of Captain Bligh XO rum or a bottle of rosé.

This is how to experience Bequia.

This is Sunbird.

For more information, visit Sunbird Bequia.

— CJ