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Luxury Villa Rentals in St Barts
Hillside villas above white-sand bays, on a small French island with a Swedish past and a very good lunch
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A French island in the Caribbean, with Swedish street names
St Barts is small, steep and unmistakably French. It has baguettes in the morning, rosé at lunch and a capital, Gustavia, named after a Swedish king, because Sweden owned the island for almost a century before handing it back to France in 1878. There are no high-rise hotels and no cruise-ship crowds on the beaches. Instead you get a scatter of coves, each with its own character, and a hilly interior covered in villas looking out to sea.
Our St Barts collection runs to 37 villas, from houses on the hills above Gustavia and Corossol to villas looking over St Jean, Flamands and the lagoon at Grand Cul-de-Sac. The largest have up to 8 bedrooms, and the view from the terrace is usually the reason people come.
Here is a guide to the island's bays, its seasons and how to get there.
Saint Barthélemy at a glance
- Villas
- 37 across the island, with up to 8 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £8,700 to £39,500 a week, from around £6,400
- Best areas
- Gustavia and Corossol, St Jean, Flamands, and Lorient and Grand Cul-de-Sac in the east
- Best time
- December to April for dry, sunny weather; hurricane season runs from June to November
- Getting there
- Fly to St Maarten, then take a short flight of around 15 minutes or a ferry to Gustavia
Browse all 37 villas in Saint Barthélemy
Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Dunes Saint Barthelemy6 bedrooms
Indian Song Saint Barthelemy6 bedrooms
The View Saint Barthelemy5 bedrooms
Eternity Saint Barthelemy5 bedroomsWhere to stay in St Barts
Gustavia and Corossol for the harbour and restaurants, St Jean for the island's liveliest beach, Flamands and the north coast for wide sand, and Lorient and Grand Cul-de-Sac for a quieter, sheltered east.
A harbour town of red roofs and Swedish echoes
Gustavia sits around a deep horseshoe harbour, and in winter the larger yachts tie up stern to the quay. Its streets still carry Swedish names alongside the French ones, and the old Swedish bell tower and the museum in the stone Wall House tell the story of the island's Scandinavian century.
A short walk from town, past the remains of Fort Karl, brings you to Shell Beach, made almost entirely of tiny shells and a good place to watch the sun go down. Just west, the fishing village of Corossol keeps up its tradition of weaving hats and baskets from palm fronds.
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A different bay for every day of the week
St Jean is the sociable one, with beach restaurants, boutiques and the small aircraft that skim the hill and land at the end of the sand. Flamands, on the north coast, is long, wide and calmer in mood. To the south, Saline and Gouverneur have no buildings behind them at all, just dunes, scrub and clear water, so take a picnic and plenty of shade.
Colombier, in the far north west, can only be reached by boat or on foot, along a cliff path from the end of the road at Flamands. Our concierge can arrange a day boat to get you there in style.
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Lagoons, surf and a wilder coast
Lorient is among the oldest settlements on the island, with a small beach popular with local families and surfers. Further east, the lagoon at Grand Cul-de-Sac is shallow and protected by a reef, which makes it a favourite for children, paddleboarding and kitesurfing. Petit Cul-de-Sac and the rugged Toiny coast beyond feel properly remote, with Atlantic swell breaking against dark rock.
Villas on this side tend to be quieter, and Gustavia is still only a short drive away along the island's winding hill roads.
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Accras, rosé and sails on the horizon
The cooking on St Barts is French with a Creole accent: grilled fish, accras of salt cod, excellent bakeries and long lunches with your feet in the sand. The Saint Barth Gourmet Festival brings visiting chefs to the island each November.
The dry season, from December to April, is the high season, and Christmas and New Year are the busiest weeks of all, so book well ahead. Sailors will want to know about the St Barths Bucket in March and Les Voiles de St Barth in April. Our concierge can arrange transfers from St Maarten, car hire, day boats and restaurant tables.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Saint Barthélemy
Lam Saint Barthelemy3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £37,578 a week
Romana Saint Barthelemy4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £32,771 a week
Rock U Saint Barthelemy3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £30,586 a week
Domingue Saint Barthelemy4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £29,713 a week
Manoir De Lurin Saint Barthelemy5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £28,768 a week
Nikki Saint Barthelemy3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £26,217 a week
Nahma Saint Barthelemy4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £26,217 a week
Cocoland Saint Barthelemy2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £21,847 a weekWhy book your St Barts villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
St Barts is hilly and its roads are steep and winding, and we know which villas are a short walk from the beach, which catch the sunset and which are best for reaching Gustavia's restaurants. With 37 properties in St Barts, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Flights and boat transfers from St Maarten, car hire, day boats to Colombier, restaurant reservations, private chefs and tables for regatta week. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in St Barts?
Gustavia and the hills around it suit those who want to walk to restaurants and the harbour. St Jean is the liveliest beach area, Flamands is quieter with a long sandy beach, and Lorient and Grand Cul-de-Sac in the east are good for families and water sports.
When is the best time to visit St Barts?
December to April is the dry season and the most popular time, with Christmas and New Year the busiest weeks. May and early summer are quieter. Hurricane season runs from June to November, and some restaurants close for part of the autumn.
Is St Barts part of France?
Yes. St Barts is a French overseas collectivity, and it became separate from Guadeloupe in 2007. French is the official language, though English is widely spoken in restaurants, shops and villas.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in St Barts?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Saint Barthélemy cost?
Across our 37 villas in Saint Barthélemy, weekly rates typically range from £8,700 to £39,500, with the most affordable from around £6,400 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to St Barts from the UK?
Most travellers fly to Princess Juliana airport on St Maarten, then take a short flight of around 15 minutes to St Barts. Ferries also run to Gustavia, taking around 45 minutes from Philipsburg and longer from Marigot. Our concierge can arrange the connection.
Are there villas in St Barts for large groups?
Yes. Our St Barts collection includes properties with up to 8 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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37 villas on St Barts, booked direct, with our concierge to arrange the hop from St Maarten