Villa Amour: A Hideaway Above Anse des Cayes
A gated, resort-style villa on St Barths' quiet surfer bay
Why Go
Tucked behind a long private driveway above one of St Barths' most low-key coves, Villa Amour is the kind of place you check into and don't feel the need to leave — until sunset drinks pull you down the hill.
The Experience
Anse des Cayes is the island's antidote to the yacht-and-champagne scene of Gustavia. It's a small horseshoe bay where locals actually surf, sea turtles cruise the shallows, and the loudest sound most mornings is the trade wind moving through the sea grape trees. Villa Amour leans hard into that mood: a gated compound with a private pool, sun-warmed patios framed for the Atlantic view, and enough separation from the road that the outside world genuinely disappears. Housekeeping keeps everything feeling brand-new without ever being in your way, which is the true St Barths standard — invisible service that just works. It's engineered for slow mornings by the pool, a barefoot lunch in Gustavia, and long evenings watching the light change over the bay.
What to Try
Take a coffee out to the terrace before the sun clears the ridge — the light on the bay between 6:30 and 7:30 is the best photo you'll get all week. Walk down to Anse des Cayes beach for a morning swim (turtles are common along the rocky north end) and rent a board if the swell is up; this is one of the few beaches on the island where surfing is actually a thing. Cool off with an afternoon pool reset, then head to Gustavia or Saint-Jean for dinner.
Insider Tip
The villa's location is a stealth advantage most guests underestimate: you're less than 5 minutes from the airport but shielded from any noise by the hillside, and you can reach Colombier, Saline, or Gouverneur in under 15 minutes without ever crossing the tourist bottleneck at Saint-Jean roundabout. Book a car on arrival day, not the day after — the taxi wait from the airport can eat the whole afternoon in high season.
The Practical Stuff
Address: Anse des Cayes, 97133, St Barthélemy. Roughly 4 minutes from Rémy de Haenen Airport (SBH) and 9 minutes from Gustavia. A rental car is essentially mandatory — book well ahead for December–April. The road up to the villa is steep and narrow; a small SUV is the smart choice. Peak season runs mid-December through mid-April with a minimum-stay premium; the shoulder weeks in May, June, and November offer the same weather at meaningfully lower rates.
Pair It With
- 6e Sens Massage Wellness Beauty Saint Barth Guide — Book an in-villa massage for the day after arrival — the quickest way to shake off the flights and slide into island time.
- Abyss Restaurant Guide — An easy, unpretentious dinner within striking distance of the villa when you don't feel like driving into Gustavia.
- Absolute Hot Yoga (Gustavia) — A morning class pairs perfectly with a Gustavia coffee stop before heading back up the hill for a pool afternoon.
- A Fleur de Peau (Saint-Jean) — The Saint-Jean boutique to hit for beachwear and small gifts on the way to or from Nikki Beach.
