Flamands Villa Rentals in St Barts
Flamands is on the north-west coast of St Barts, where a broad run of white sand faces the open sea. The road ends just past it, and beyond the last houses a coastal path leads on towards Colombier. A Flamands villa rental suits guests who want a long beach on the doorstep, with space for big groups: three of the villas here have five bedrooms or more.
4 villas · 3 to 8 bedrooms · up to 16 guests · from $1,386 a night
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Life in Flamands
An early swim
First thing, the beach is close to empty. The sand is wide and soft, the water clear, and on most days in the dry months there is enough of a wave to make swimming lively. A few walkers pass along the shoreline; by the time the sun is high, more families have arrived, though it rarely feels full.
The path to Colombier
While it is still cool, the coastal path from the end of the road leads to Colombier, a bay with no road to it. Allow twenty-five to thirty minutes each way. The trail is rocky, with almost no shade, so closed shoes, a hat and water are wise. Part of it crosses private land.
Shade in the afternoon
Back on the sand at Flamands, the afternoon is for shade. Palms and sea grape trees grow along the back of the beach, and they give the only real cover from the sun. There is not a lot of it, so many people bring a parasol, or simply head home to the pool.
After sunset
Facing north-west, Flamands catches the last of the light, and the sea goes from blue to silver to dark. Once the sun has gone, the beach empties quickly. What is left is the sound of the waves rolling in, a little louder in winter, and the lights of a few houses up on the hill.
Nearby neighbourhoods
Distances are straight lines on the map; the drive is longer on the island's winding roads.
When to go
Flamands is busiest over Christmas and New Year, livelier in the surf from December to March, and calmer and quieter in May and June.
Before you go
What guests ask us most before a stay in Flamands.
Is Flamands beach good for swimming?
Yes, on most days. The water is clear and the sand shelves into the sea, but this is an open north coast beach, so there are often waves. In winter, swell from the north can make the surf stronger. On those days, strong swimmers enjoy it, while families with young children may prefer a calmer bay.
How long is the walk from Flamands to Colombier?
Allow around twenty-five to thirty minutes each way. The path starts beyond the end of the road past Flamands and follows the cliffs to the bay. It is rocky and uneven, with very little shade, so wear closed shoes and carry water. Part of the route crosses private land, so keep to the path.
Is there shade on the beach?
A little. Palms and sea grape trees grow along the back of the beach and give some cover, but shade is limited and goes quickly on busy days. Most guests bring a parasol or spend the hottest hours back at the villa. Mornings and late afternoons are the easiest times on the sand.
How far is Flamands from Gustavia?
Flamands is around ten to fifteen minutes from Gustavia by car, over the hill through Corossol or by the road past Saint-Jean. The airport is a similar distance. Roads on this side of the island are steep and winding, so the drive feels longer than the distance suggests.
Are the waves big in winter?
They can be. From around December to March, swells from the north reach the north coast and Flamands has its liveliest surf, good for bodyboarding on the right day. Size varies with the weather, and some days are calm. Check the conditions before swimming, and take care with young children.
Planning a stay in Flamands?
Tell us your dates and who is coming, a couple or a group of 16, and our team will talk you through Flamands.