Located on a hill above the scenic Vitet area of St. Barts, the family-friendly Villa Carmen is a brand new property that offers a tremendous range of amenities and comforts along with its premium setting. Tucked into a lush landscape of mature palms and tropical plants, it offers visitors lovely sea views.

A three-bedroom property, it features a stunning array of outdoor living spaces meant to emphasize the appeal of the setting. Nowhere is this more obvious than the pool area. With the uniquely shaped pool, surrounded by its appealing wooden terrace, guests can sunbathe on the oversized beds, lounge in the full-sized outdoor living room, or enjoy meals and drinks around the al fresco dining table. Around one side of the terrace you also find the barbecue space with dining niche, and this opens into the kitchen.

The covered terrace area is sure to become a favorite gathering spot, and it features a simple and streamlined décor that emphasizes a palette of white, grey and a few citrus hues. This uncluttered approach to living spaces carries over into the interiors. Just steps from the terrace, it continues the simple and streamlined approach, but injects much more color.

The great room uses the standard high ceilings and pale white palette, but features bold hues of red and lime along with accents of black to create a very contemporary feel in the living room and entertainment space, the breakfast bar, and the full-sized kitchen. A truly gourmet kitchen, it offers stainless appliances and remains open to the great room and to the porch. A separate home theater is just off this space.

The three bedrooms offer privacy and great views. Two are queen suites with terrace views and another offers dual twin beds ideal for kids or teens. All have views to the terrace and garden, private baths and high end electronics.

The Villa Carmen is a welcome retreat in a gorgeous part of St. Barts.