Villa Grand Galet

3-bedroom 3-bathroom villa with private pool set on a hillside with views over Shell beach.

The close proximity of Villa Grand Galet to the best of St. Barth shopping and dining in Gustavia is one of the rental property's greatest luxuries, but there's a whole lot more to the vacation home's appeal. It's the embodiment of traditional Caribbean style, a relaxed, cheerful villa set on a breezy hillside, where it enjoys postcard-perfect views over Shell Beach, Gustavia Harbor, St. Kitts and St. Maarten in the distance, and beautiful, romantic sunsets. With three bedrooms spread out over two levels, Villa Grand Galet is welcoming to couples and families alike.

Outdoor living is one of Grand Galet's charms, as there are terraces on both levels, and the terrace on the main level is comfortable size, sunny and endlessly appealing in an uncomplicated way. A dining table that seats six and a seating area splashed with lime-green cushions are tucked in beneath a festive yellow-and-black-striped awning, enticing you to settle in and enjoy the company of whoever was lucky enough to have been invited along. Out in front of those convivial gathering places, a swimming pool and a line of sunny yellow-cushioned chaises stretch along the edge of the terrace, with nothing more than a white iron fence separating them from the sky and the sea below.

Inside, Villa Grand Galet has artful details like a Buddha sculpture in the living room and an Asian-inspired curved headboard in one of the bedrooms. On the main level, a spacious but comfortable living room is flanked by two bedrooms with king beds, ensuite bathrooms and direct access to the pool terrace, as well as a guest bathroom and a tricked-out kitchen with a bar.

Downstairs, the third bedroom, which also has its own ensuite bathroom, has two twin beds that can be converted into a king, as well as its own outdoor sitting and sunning area. The flexible layout makes the villa more versatile, but most guests will find themselves gathered around the main meeting areas, drinking in the views and the easy living that come with this villa. This is a place to quickly settle into and call home.