St. Barts Home 898017

You can see all the way to the ocean, but almost no one can see in at the secluded Artepea. Set on a winding road in the lush hills of Lurin, this luxury St. Barts vacation rental boasts views for miles, and its relaxed contemporary style feels miles from the ordinary. Daily breakfast and turndown service and four suite-style bedrooms give this exclusive property the luxe appeal of a boutique hotel—without the other guests.

Each day of your holiday at Artepea starts with an included breakfast and ends with turndown service. Spend the time in between taking in the views of St. Jean and the ocean from a lounger on the sunny deck or the heated pool that stretches out in front of the house. Serve yourself a pick-me-up from the espresso machine, or create a soundtrack for your vacation with the iPod docking station. After the sun sets, enjoy a show on the satellite television or catch up with friends via Wi-Fi.

The villa’s great room is open to the terrace on one side and a courtyard on the other, so warm breezes constantly flutter over the casual yet sophisticated sitting area and inviting dining area. Charcoal upholstery and walnut-toned wood give the sofa and coffee table mid-century appeal, while a mix of wicker and polished black chairs lend the dining area a relaxed, eclectic vibe. The fully equipped kitchen has a breakfast bar and sits adjacent to a television lounge, so cooks never feel removed from the action.

Travel between the villa’s common living areas and four bedrooms in your own private elevator. Each bedroom at Artepea has a queen bed and en-suite bathroom, so they’re well suited to a group of family or friends. Three of the four open to a terrace (with the fourth boasting ocean views), two have convenient mini-fridges and one has a spa-worthy outdoor shower and bathtub.

If the beach is at the top of the list for your Caribbean vacation, you won’t be disappointed if you drive the three-quarters of a mile to Shell Beach, the 2.1 km to Gouverneur Beach or the 3.2 km to St. Jean Bay. It’s also worth hiking the Colombier Beach Trail, just over 5.4 km away, for the incredible views. Pop into downtown Gustavia, barely over 1.8 km away, for an afternoon of shopping, a night on the town or a romantic dinner that will bring back honeymoon memories. When it’s time to leave, make the 2.8 km drive to Gustaf III Airport.

Bedroom 1: Queen size bed, Ensuite bathroom with rain shower, Dual Vanity, Television, Ceiling fan, Desk, View of ocean