Villa Belle Etoile St Barts. Imagine gazing out over a beautiful expanse of sea from your private pool terrace high in the Vitet area of St. Barts. This is exactly what you get when you book a stay at the new and remarkably appealing Villa Belle Etoile (BEL). A five-bedroom marvel, it blends airy style, contemporary lines, and flawless design to offer a fantastic holiday retreat.

Designed as a single level, it does feature one lower level bedroom suite with a private garden. The remainder of the villa is on the main level and this opens to the view and faces the lovely pool terrace. The expansive infinity-edge pool really draws the eye into the scenery, and yet you also get to relax in the shade of your small, private grove of tall palms. At one end of the pool, a shaded sun bed sits directly over the water, and steps take you to one of the bedroom suites.

The interiors are airy and modern, emphasizing the space and sea breezes outdoors. Banks of glass slide open to capture both the sunlight and the fresh air, and the sleek décor ensures that you can savor uncluttered yet welcoming living spaces. You will notice this straight away as you enter the great room with its modern living room, fully-equipped gourmet kitchen, and formal dining area.

The five bedrooms have each been designed to emulate master suites. They feature king beds, private terraces or patio access, and large private baths with a tub or shower.

Expansive and private, the lovely Belle Etoile sits along a Vitet ridge and does indeed shine just as its name (etoile translates to star) implies. When you want a Caribbean holiday in a lush yet contemporary setting, and also a place that has stunning scenery from every window, this is the place to consider.