Villa Sucrier

Villa Sucrier is a cottage for two, with its own plunge pool and a sunset over the islands. This small stone cottage stands on a steep green hillside above the sea, among tropical plants and old stone walls. The view runs over a bay toward offshore islands, with green headlands on either side and a larger island on the horizon at sunset. As a villa in Pointe Milou, St Barts, it keeps things simple and private.

Everything is on one level, with stone clad walls under a white corrugated roof and white trim. Inside, the style is plain Caribbean. Terracotta tiles cover the floors, and the walls and timber ceilings are painted white. A wicker sofa and a dark wood dining set furnish the main room. The kitchen is basic, with white tiles.

Most of the living happens outdoors. A covered tiled veranda holds a round dining table, and arched openings frame the sea beyond it. This is where you will want to be at sundown. Down on a timber deck, the small rectangular plunge pool is enclosed by white louvered privacy screens, so you can swim without being seen. Two loungers sit beside the water. Bougainvillea climbs through the garden, and stone walls edge the paths.

A dark wood four poster with a queen mattress fills the single bedroom, and the sea is visible from the pillows. The white bathroom includes a tub area and a shower.

Along the north coast, the Pointe Milou headland is mostly residential, with houses set above the ocean. Open water and evening color are what draw people to this side of St Barts. A quieter alternative close by is Villa Soleil Levant, which includes a teak pool deck with wide bay views.

For a couple who want a quiet hideaway with a pool of their own, this cottage delivers without fuss. Book this villa in Pointe Milou, St Barts and let the veranda arches do the decorating.