VIEW ( THE )

Despite its name, Villa The View is not just about the best view on St Barts. It's also a perfectly designed and appointed luxury vacation home, in quiet, secluded surroundings, with only the gentle tinkling of the waterfall breaking the silence.

The entire villa shouts quality and elegance, from the leather designer furniture to the Ralph Lauren bed linen which is changed daily. The huge living area is open to the terrace and pool deck, which seem to blend into the far away horizon across the turquoise of the Caribbean, creating an exceptional feeling of wide open space, even in the gourmet kitchen.

Four bedrooms are well separated on two levels, and the master suite has its own private terrace with Jacuzzi. Bathrooms are huge and stylish with ocean views, and the villa has its own mini gym.

But it's called The View for a reason - the property is uniquely designed to take full advantage of what is, quite simply, one of the most spectacular panoramas to be seen anywhere, with the picturesque harbour of Gustavia against a backdrop of a string of neighbouring islands. And just when you thought it couldn't get any better, along comes a sensational sunset which you can admire from bed, Jacuzzi, treadmill or shower.

And from your luxury perch high up in Colombier to the designer shops of Gustavia or the fashionable beach of St Jean will take just a few minutes drive, giving Villa The View yet another trump card. A veritable jewel in the crown of St Barts' rental villas.