Few tropical destinations captivate the world’s elite the way St. Barts does and the best way to be captivating is by staying in a St. Barts villa. Its terrain, the perfect hideaway for pirates centuries ago, now is home to a spectacular array of rental villas where the jet set steal away for romantic rendezvous, relax with their closest friends and host lavish family holidays.

Located in the Caribbean’s French West Indies and accessible only by boat or small propeller plane, St. Barts is 8 square miles of breathtaking beaches, world-class restaurants and duty-free, luxury boutiques. The island boasts a history as rich and varied as its visitors. It was Columbus who named the island after his brother Bartholomew. It was French buccaneer Montbars the Exterminator who, legend has it, buried treasure at Gouverneur Beach – a treasure that has yet to be discovered to this day. And it was a 92-year Swedish governance that produced island roads, the street grid, town hall and the capital’s name – Gustavia, after Sweden’s King Gustaf III – before the island was sold back to France. St. Barts remains a French domain today, celebrated as the Caribbean’s most chic retreat.

St. Barts prides itself on its accommodations, most notably its villa selection. Whether you arrive via ferry or yacht, via a commercial airline or private plane, there is a perfect St. Barts villa rental for you. One where you can enjoy privacy and a delightful variety of house styles and amenities, as well as arrange for pampering villa services.

Choose the villa that will make your St. Barts experience extraordinary: perhaps one within walking distance from bakeries, shops and restaurants or a sanctuary with private beach access or a hilltop retreat with magnificent sunset views. Villas come in many styles, all befitting a fashionable island lifestyle. Guests can enjoy amenities such as fully-equipped gourmet kitchens, media rooms, fitness facilities perfect for a professional athlete, terraces overlooking the sea, decks saturated in sun and infinity-edged pools.

Complete the St. Barts vacation of your dreams by embracing some – or all – of the services available to villa guests. Conveniently-dropped car rentals greet you upon your arrival at the airport or ferry terminal. Experienced chef services will prepare bountiful brunches and customized Caribbean-inspired meals using only the freshest ingredients. Indulgent spa services are available, from nail and body care to facials and massages. Island walking and bus tours allow you and your guests to explore St. Barts by land, while private boat charters and scuba diving lessons allow you to discover the beauty of St. Barts by sea