Description Palm & Marigot Bay: Au Vent

Perched above Marigot bay, this five-bedroom villa earns its place among Saint-Barthélemy's finest retreats. The heated pool sits on a wooden deck wrapped in palms, with the bay and wooded hills rolling out ahead of you – and the covered terrace alongside it is the kind of spot where evenings quietly dissolve. Inside, vaulted ceilings draw the eye upward in the main living area, which opens directly onto the pool deck. The lower-level bedrooms each step out onto their own furnished terraces facing the greenery, while a full concierge service – from airport arrival to restaurant reservations – means the island takes care of itself.

Home truths:
* The four lower-level bedrooms are reached via an interior staircase – you'll be going up and down between levels whenever those rooms and the main living and dining area are both in use.
* 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.