Villa Hamnen

Superyachts line the harbor below the roof deck at Villa Hamnen. This town residence sits on an upper level in the heart of Gustavia, close to the water. Across the harbor, red roofed houses climb a steep green hill. As a villa in Gustavia, St Barts made for couples, it trades a pool for a rooftop hot tub and a short stroll to everything.

The house rises over several levels under gray slate style shingle roofs. On top, a gray aluminum louvered pergola shades a terrace with glass railings. At ground level, a courtyard holds a covered timber lounge against red slatted walls. An open tread timber stair climbs beside a dry stone pillar.

Inside, the style is eclectic and collected. The main living space sits under a white painted vaulted timber roof, with exposed trusses and skylights. Coral red plank walls contrast with polished gray granite floors. A large patterned gray sectional faces a mirrored coffee table on a bold abstract rug. In the white kitchen, rope pendants light a long island, and a live edge wood bar has leather stools. Art and bronze sculptures appear throughout. Floor to ceiling glass doors open the kitchen and lounge onto a large terrace.

The square white hot tub sits on the roof deck, framed by palms in planters and looking over the rooftops and the marina. Under the pergola, a table seats 6 for dinner facing the harbor. An open air lounge with a large sectional sofa completes the roof. Downstairs, the shaded courtyard has plush low seating and island paintings. A red retro fridge keeps drinks cold.

The bedroom has a queen bed for 2 guests. Its whitewashed plank walls rise to a vaulted beamed ceiling with a ceiling fan, and glass doors open onto the courtyard. The en suite bathroom has a large gray stone walk in rain shower and a wood vanity with a vessel sink.

Gustavia is the harbor capital on the west side, and its boutiques and cafes are close by. The town is named after a Swedish king, and its Swedish heritage still shows. Shell Beach is a short walk away. Keep Villa Kronan on your list too; it has 2 bedrooms for up to 4 guests and a dark-tiled pool wrapped by a wood deck.

A couple who want to walk everywhere will love this address. Evenings at this villa in Gustavia, St Barts end in the hot tub, watching the harbor lights.