Rêve de St. Barth
A hillside hideaway of seven sea-view apartments above Anse des Flamands
Why Go
Perched on Les Hauts de Flamands with the Caribbean unfurling below, Rêve de St. Barth trades hotel bustle for the calm of a private residence — just seven modern two-bedroom apartments, a heated pool, and a jacuzzi that looks straight out to the horizon. It is the kind of stay that feels like borrowing a friend's very well-appointed villa, minus any of the logistics.
The Experience
You arrive to a personal welcome from Constance and her team, get handed the keys to a whitewashed two-story townhouse, and immediately understand the appeal: the terrace opens onto sweeping views of Flamands beach, the master has a king bed and Italian shower, and the fully kitted kitchen (Krups espresso machine included) means slow mornings on your own schedule. Breakfast is delivered to your patio if you like, housekeeping resets the space daily, and you can layer on a private chef, in-room massage, or a hillside yoga session without ever booking through a third party. The mood is intentionally residential — no lobby scene, no restaurant, no bar — which is precisely why couples and small families rebook. Days drift between the indoor pool, the jacuzzi, and the five-minute drive down to Flamands, one of the island's most photogenic stretches of sand. Gustavia's harbor and its yacht-watching apéros are ten minutes the other way, and the airport is close enough that you can be on your terrace with a rum punch within thirty minutes of touching down.
What to Try
Book the breakfast delivery at least once — fresh viennoiseries, juice, and coffee laid out on your private terrace as the light comes up over Anse des Flamands is the property's signature moment. Ask the team to arrange an in-apartment massage after a beach day, or a private yoga session on the terrace at sunrise. If you are traveling with another couple, take the second bedroom (two singles, but reconfigurable) and split a chef-prepared dinner at home rather than fighting for a Gustavia reservation. And do not skip the jacuzzi at dusk: the hillside orientation makes it one of the best sundowner seats on this side of the island.
Insider Tip
Book directly through the property's website — the team quietly offers 15% off versus the OTAs, plus more flexibility on chef, spa, and transfer add-ons. Reserve a rental car before you arrive (taxis on St. Barth are notoriously scarce and the road up to Les Hauts de Flamands is dark and switchbacked at night), and ask the concierge to pre-stock the fridge from the Marché U in St. Jean so you can skip the supermarket run on day one.
The Practical Stuff
Address: Les Hauts de Flamands, Anse des Flamands, 97133 St. Barthélemy. Phone: +590 590 29 28 98. Email: reservation@reve-de-saint-barth.com. Seven two-bedroom apartments, each roughly sleeping four (king plus two singles), fully air-conditioned with Italian showers, Netflix and Canal+, full kitchens, washer, and private terrace. On-site: heated pool, jacuzzi, fitness area, BBQ, free secure parking with EV chargers, unlimited Wi-Fi. Daily housekeeping included; private chef, massage, yoga, and breakfast delivery on request for a fee. Roughly 5 minutes by car to Flamands beach, 10 minutes to Gustavia and the airport. Rental car strongly recommended; no on-site restaurant or bar. High season (mid-December through April) books out months ahead — reserve early.
Pair It With
- 6e SENS Massage Wellness Beauty Saint Barth Guide — When the in-apartment massage menu is not enough, this nearby wellness studio is where locals go for deeper treatments and facials — easy to slot in between beach mornings.
- Absolute Hot Yoga Guide — A short drive down into Gustavia for a proper studio class if you want to complement the property's private yoga sessions with a stronger group flow.
- Abyss Restaurant Guide — Since Rêve has no on-site dining, having a go-to dinner spot matters — Abyss is close by and a natural pairing for a night when you do not feel like cooking or driving into Gustavia.
- A fleur de peau - St Barth (Saint-Jean) — A quick stop en route from the airport or beach for chic resort wear and gifts, matching the residence's understated-luxury vibe.
- 4 Sea Zone St Barth Guide — For guests who would rather trade the rental car for a half-day on the water, this nearby transport/charter operator makes it easy to add a boat outing to Colombier or the outer islets.
