Villa Javacanou, Marigot St Barts.  Imagine walking up from your private beach, after having a sail on the pontoon boat left for you to enjoy freely, and standing on your pool deck to take in a tropical sunset view. If any of that strikes you as desirable, then a visit to the Villa Javacanou should be in your plans. This charming, three-bedroom property is set just above the water at Marigot Bay in St. Barts. It is wrapped in  private gardens and grounds, and provides you with the perfect setting for an unforgettable holiday.

It is quite contemporary in its design and style, and while the exterior uses a blend of local wood and more modern materials, the interior is a wonderful space of natural stone and pristine white walls and floors. It is all balanced out by accents of rich black and steely grey, and each room is welcoming and soothing.

However, for most it starts with the pool terrace as this takes in the amazing views and offers a truly wonderful space for dining and lounging. There is a wooden sun deck fully furnished with multiple lounges, and a gazebo with oversized sun bed.  Just a few steps below this main level is another, natural stone terrace furnished in a casual way as it is actually a beachfront sitting area. From there you are just steps to the water.

A few steps up from the pool leads to the gorgeous and expansive patio that wraps most of the main level. With its scattering of al fresco spaces, it offers wonderful options for outdoor dining and cooking, relaxing and lounging. These spaces open into the larger and more formal interiors with a formal dining suite, a large and comfortable lounge and a world-class kitchen. There is also a home media room.

The bedrooms are just as impressive and include three queen suites with private baths and terraces overlooking the sea, making Villa Javacanou a wonderful and rare find for your next visit to St. Barts.