Description Coconut Chronicle: Au Vent

Perched on a hillside above Marigot bay, this villa earns its place with an infinity pool that seems to pour straight into the Caribbean horizon. The blond-wood deck and covered dining terrace beneath shade sails mean you're rarely without a view of the bay and palms, whether you're eating or simply doing nothing. Two upper-level bedrooms each open onto private terraces overlooking both the pool and the water below. When you do venture out, Shell Beach and the St Barts coastline are within easy reach – and on-request services, from a private chef to a yoga teacher, mean you can keep things as effortless as you like.

Home truths:
* The two upper bedrooms are reached via an outside staircase rather than an internal corridor, so you'll step outdoors each time you move between levels. If mobility is a consideration, the ground-floor bedroom opens directly onto the garden and its own private terrace instead.
* Your host can provide a cot and high chair for little ones upon request.
* Housekeeping is provided daily except on Sundays and public holidays. Towels are swapped every two days and bed linen every three days.
* Also included with your stay is a personalised welcome at St-Jean Airport or Gustavia Port.