Rêve de Saint Barth
A heated-pool, sea-view hideaway a short stroll from Flamands Beach
Why Go
Tucked into the hillside on the quiet north side of Saint-Barth, Rêve de Saint Barth is the kind of self-catering perch where mornings start with espresso on the terrace, afternoons dissolve into the jacuzzi, and evenings end with the sun sinking behind the Caribbean — no lobby, no crowds, just the villa and the view.
The Experience
This is a two-bedroom apartment-villa built for six, so it lands somewhere between hotel and second home. The living room opens onto a private terrace with unobstructed sea views over Anse des Flamands, and the heated pool plus jacuzzi mean the water is warm even on breezy January nights. Expect a fully equipped kitchen, a shaded outdoor dining area, satellite TV, fresh linens and daily housekeeping ΓÇö but also the freedom of a private entrance, secure parking and Wi-Fi that actually works. Guests consistently score the property around 9.5, and the reason is the ratio: resort-grade views and amenities at villa-rental scale.
What to Try
Book the sunset-hour soak in the jacuzzi ΓÇö the terrace faces west toward Flamands, so the sky puts on a nightly show. Use the kitchen for at least one meal built around the morning haul from the fishmongers and the boulangerie in Saint-Jean; the terrace beats any restaurant table you'll pay for. Walk the 13 minutes down to Plage des Flamands for a barefoot day on one of the island's widest, whitest beaches.
Insider Tip
The heated pool is the underrated asset ΓÇö most St Barth rentals leave you shivering in December-January trade winds, but here you can swim laps at 7 a.m. year-round. Ask the host for the discreet footpath down to Flamands rather than driving; parking near the beach is a nightmare in high season, and the walk back uphill is the only cardio you'll need.
The Practical Stuff
Located at 97133 Saint-Barthélemy on the Flamands/Gustavia side, roughly 10 minutes by car from Gustavia harbor and 5 minutes from Rémy de Haenen Airport. Sleeps up to 6 in 2 bedrooms with 1 shower bathroom. Free private parking, private entrance, full-day security, Wi-Fi and daily service included. A rental car is essentially mandatory on St Barth — arrange it before you arrive, especially in peak season (mid-December through mid-April).
Pair It With
- Plage des Flamands — The closest beach and arguably the island's most photogenic ΓÇö 13 minutes on foot from the villa for a full day of swimming and sunset walks.
- Abyss Restaurant — An easy dinner option nearby when you want to trade the villa kitchen for a proper St Barth table.
- 6e SENS Massage Wellness Beauty — Book an in-room massage to pair with the jacuzzi for a genuinely restorative afternoon.
- A fleur de peau (Saint-Jean) — Handy retail stop in Saint-Jean for beach essentials and gifts on the drive back from the airport or the beach.
- Gustavia harbor — A 10-minute drive for duty-free boutiques, waterfront aperitifs and the classic yacht-watching stroll.