Rent Caribbean Villa

St. Barth Beaches

St. Jean Beach
This beach is actually two beaches. Eden Rock juts out into the Baie St. Jean and divides the beach. The smaller side is very calm and sheltered. It's great for young children. The larger side is the site of several hotels and restaurants as well as the infamous airport landing strip. The activity of the small planes does not intrude on your day at the beach. In fact, most people find the tiny airport fascinating. Witness all the camera buffs trying to capture a landing on film.

Lorient Beach
This reef protected beach has very little surf and good swimming. The beach provides some shade and is seldom busy. It is located on the north side of the island and affords pretty views of the reef and small fishing boats. Surprisingly, it remains undiscovered by most tourists.

Grand Cul de Sac Beach
Also reef protected, this lagoon is the most calm. Its quiet, shallow water is perfect for small children. Hotels, restaurants and wind surfing are here. Enjoy cocktails while watching the pelicans perform their dramatic diving exhibition. Wading far into the lagoon is great fun.

Colombier Beach
Accessible only by boat or a 25 minute hike along a goat path (Take the path just beyond Flamands Beach), Colombier is a picturesque cove. Bring a picnic lunch or take one of the catamarans from Gustavia and spend the day swimming and snorkeling. Private yachts and sailboats moor here while their passengers frolic on the beach or in the water.

Saline Beach
his is the favorite of many. It is on the southern side, unspoiled and quite spectacular. Surf can be found here. Park just past the saltpond and walk up the rocky path which leads to a sand dune. The view from the top of the dune is breathtaking. Bring plenty of sunscreen because there is no shade on this gorgeous stretch of sand.

Gouverneur Beach
Also unspoiled and on the southern side, Gouverneur is a beautiful white sand cove with surf, snorkeling by the rocks and no shade. Go early or late in the day to avoid the strong sunlight. Rumor has it that Captain Monbars "The Exterminator" buried his stolen treasure in a hidden cave just beyond the rocks.

Shell Beach
Located in Gustavia, Shell Beach is very calm, and, as the name suggests, is covered with shells. The islands of Statia and Saba can be seen from here. When the other beaches are windy and rough, count on Shell Beach to be tranquil enough for swimming and sunning. In the winter, visitors and islanders come here to watch the sunset. Collecting unusual shells is a favorite pastime.

Pristine white sandy beaches, beautiful weather, friendly people and island adventures are some of St Barts' attractions. Everyone from honeymooning couples to families and celebrities alike can indulge a rental on St Barts.

Nonchalance, happiness, calm, luxurious, warm. St-Barts is welcoming, St-Barts welcomes you. St-Barts will charm you with its patchwork of landscapes and the diversity of proposed pleasures.

Your stay will leave you with the exquisite souvenir of balmy tropical evenings swayed by the local biguine music, flavored with vanilla and peppered with Caribbean spices. Lazy days, sporty days, the sea is the king, the excellent restaurants, the refinement of the hotels...everything you need to spend a good vacation.

There are fourteen beaches on St. Barths, all blessed with gleaming white sand. Few are crowded, even in peak season. All are public and free. Nudism is ostensibly prohibited; topless is not unusual.

For beaches with hotels, restaurants, and water sports, Grand Cul de Sac fits the bill, as does St. Jean, which is actually two beaches divided by the Eden Rock promontory. You can also see St.Jean Beach from our panoramic movie page

There is a smattering of hotels and restaurants at Flamands, a huge stretch of white sand fringed with lantier palms.

The village of Corossol verges on a lovely beach that serves the practical purpose of a fishing port.

The beaches at Marigot and Lorient are secluded and quiet, favored on Sundays by island families.

Petit Cul de Sac is secluded, and usually very quiet; Toiny is wild and beautiful, not for the faint hearted.

Gouverneur is serene; Saline is well worth the hike over the sand dune.

Shell Beach can be reached on foot from Gustavia; Public, pronounced "poobleek", near the commercial pier, is fine for a quick dip.

Hardest to get to is Colombier, reachable by boat from Gustavia or by a half- hour hike down a scenic path.

But St. Bart's amazing beaches are the true reason to visit this eastern Caribbean island.  St. Barth was rated one of the top ten beach destinations in the world by the Travel Channel.

It's no wonder St. Barth was rated one of the top ten beach destinations in the world by the Travel Channel. It has 14 great beaches.

Gouverneur (top photo) and Saline (middle photo) are easy to get to, have ample parking, and are the two places you may bump into some famous star. Warning: they are full nude beaches. It's a little distracting to see fat people going full nude.

St. Jean is the main beach located along the airport and main road.

Our favorite is Colombier. Drive as close as possible and then you have to hike down a steep bank. WORTH THE TROUBLE!

Like Colombier, all of St. Barth's beaches are accessible by foot. Just drive as close as you can, park your jeep and walk!

St. Barths ~ Top Beach Destination!

St. Barths offers almost twenty gorgeous beaches-quite a lot for such a small island.  Indeed, the island was rates as one of the top ten beach destinations in the world by the Travel Channel.  Each beach has a distinctive personality and all beaches are public.   Most visitors will find the beaches on the island spectacular sugar white sand and rarely crowded. 

Flamands, Grand Cul de Sac and St. Jean are the most lively beaches with the most hotels and activities.  Many have likened St. Jean to a "mini-Cote d'Azur" and the beach actually consists of two beaches.  Eden Rock just out into the Baie St. Jean and divides the beach.  The smaller side of the beach is sheltered and very calm making it an ideal choice for young children.  The more expansive side is the site of hotels, restaurants and the infamous airport landing strip. 

Grand Cul de Sac Beach is reef protected and very shallow and calm and another great choice for families with young children.  Flamands is a large stretch of white sand fringed with tropical palm trees. Shell Beach is located in Gustavia covered with unusual shells.  The beach is calm here and pretty views of the nearby islands of Statia and Saba may be enjoyed.  Shell Beach is, also, a favorite spot to savor sunsets.

Lorient Beach is another reef protected beach and offers good swimming.  Seldom busy, it is located on the north side and affords nice views of the small fishing boats.

Visitors hoping to bump into a famous star might want to include a stop at Gouverneur and Saline Beaches. 

St. Barths entices those seeking an unspoiled island with some of the best beaches in the Caribbean.  The island is, also, known for it's extensive collection of some of the most desirable villas in the world.

Indonesia is a charming, two bedroom villa located in Pointe Milou offering 180 degree ocean views as well as nearby St. Maarten.  The interiors are comfortably and tastefully furnished and open offers a lovely private swimming pool.

Arrowmarine is a new deluxe villa located within the exclusive private estate of Montjean in Point Milou.  The home offers dramatic views of Marigot Bay, Tortue Island and the vast ocean beyond.  The interiors features cool tiled floors, expansive rooms, teak furnishings and a sparkling private pool.  A private path leads from the villa to the sea. 

The Claridge villa is a stunning and deluxe home located in the heights of Anse des Cayes with soothing ocean views.  The home is located on one of the highest points of Anse des Cayes and very private. Claridge offers a sophisticated interior with a mix of teak and rich woods, overstuffed contemporary pieces and the best high tech amenities. Outside, there is a private swimming pool. 

The Amancaya villa is a gorgeous villa located in Anse des Cayes with spectacular views.  The home is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and provides the perfect setting for friends or family.  It offers five bedrooms and provides the perfect setting for friends or family.  Dramatic and contemporary define the interiors and outside there is an expansive private swimming pool.  St. Barths is an excellent choice for those seeking some of the best beaches in the Caribbean and some of the most sumptuous private villa rentals to be found anywhere.<

The Bahamas ~ "B" is for Beaches!

The Bahamas-"B" is for beaches!  The incredible intrinsic beauty of the water extends to the thousands of miles of shoreline which offer some of the world's most beautiful and unspoiled beaches.  The islands offer beaches that range in color from the pink sands of Harbour Island off the coast of Eleuthera to the deserted white sands of the Exumas. The rich green and turquoise waters off of the Bahamas archipelago form breathtaking beaches. Indeed, where the ocean meets the land the rewards are endless. 

Paradise Island boasts Paradise Beach perhaps the nicest on the island.  The beach features small huts which provide changing facilities as well as areas of shade.

On Abaco, visitors will enjoy the white sands of both Guana Beach and Treasure Cay Beach which boasts the endorsement of National Geographic as one of the best beaches to be found anywhere.

On Harbour Island, visitors will find the stunning Pink Sands Beach which is approximately three miles long and offers pink colored sand.

On Exuma, visitors will enjoy the sugar white sands of Stocking Island Beach and Sandy Cay.

The beaches in the Bahamas islands are primarily of two types-activity beaches as well as deserted beaches.  Almost all are coupled with shallow, crystal clear water for hundreds of yards out sea and only gradually dropping into the depths.  On an activity beach such as Cable Beach in Nassau, visitors will find a variety of activities and just about every service imaginable from swimming, windsurfing, diving, fishing, parasailing, beach bars and delightful seaside restaurants. 

Deserted beaches will offer just about nothing which is where their perfection lies.  Visitors to deserted beaches will not find boats or crowds-just the sand and brilliant clear ocean.  About 80% of the beaches in the Bahamas are of the deserted nature which greatly enhances their allure.

The Bahamas-"B" is for "Beaches" which is often the main reason for visitors to these array of small islands.  Visitors to the islands can enjoy their stays at private villas.  Villas Caribe offers a variety of private villas for rental, many gorgeous Bahamas' beaches  and some with private pools and even a staff.

La Bougainvillea is a lovely beachfront villa available for rental on the island of Eleuthera. It islocated on a pristine white sand beach and offers dramatic architecture.  The home has three bedrooms and 2.5 baths and the interiors are stylishly furnished.  Outside, there is a private swimming pool for additional enjoyment. 

On Treasure Cay on Abaco Island, the charming Girasole villa is available for rental.  Treasure Cay is famous for its 3.5 miles of white sand beaches and rated by National Geographic as one of the "Ten Most Beautiful Beaches in the World".  The villa has cool tiled floors, soft pastel colored walls and offers four bedrooms and 4.5 baths.  Girasole is conveniently located to a variety of restaurants and activities.

On New Providence, those seeking the utmost in luxury will enjoy the exceptional Jungle Cove villa.  Jungle Cove is an outstanding private estate nestled on three private acres  within the> confines of the historic and prestigious and gated "Old Fort Bay Club".  The property consists of a main house and a cottage in set in exquisite gardens and offering spectacular views of the entire bay from tis' elevated position.  It also offers immediate access to an exceptional white sand beach just below the home.  The house is furnished and decorated by an international designer as her own home and offers the quality of design and furnishings rarely found in a rental home.  A private, heated, infinity styled swimming pool as well as several furnished oceanside terraces complement this estate. Finally, rental of the villa includes a full staff of a live in butler, a chef, two housekeepers and two gardeners.

The Bahamas ~ A Shopper's Paradise!

The islands of the Bahamas offer exceptional duty-free shopping.  Great values can be had on a variety of items to include cameras, binoculars, china and crystal, watches and all jewelry, perfumes, cosmetics fine linens and liqueur and leather goods. Shoppers will, also, enjoy shopping for local arts and crafts in the various straw markets and specialty shops.  Savings on items purchased in the Bahamas range from 25%-50%.

The islands of the Bahamas offer wonderful duty-free shopping and visitors will find such names as Fendi, Gucci, Waterford, Wedgwood, Baccarat, Hummel, Lladro, Ted Lapidus, Channel, Cartier, Rolex and many more at very affordable prices. Items that are sold duty-free have had no import tax added to their price.  Shops pass on the savings directly to customers.  Depending upon your home country, visitors may take back goods worth up to a certain amount without paying any further tax or duty on them when they return.  For US citizens, the limit is $600 worth of goods plus two liters of liquor per person.

Shoppers flocking to the Bahamas for great shopping have the option of renting a private villa for their vacation.  Most of the properties represented by Villas Caribe are free standing and even include their own private pool.

Camelot is located on New Providence and next door to the exclusive Old Fort Bay Club.  It offers more than 200 feet of private waterfront and enjoys fabulous ocean views as well as romantic sunsets.  Guests can swim off the private dock or the adjacent white sand beach at Old Fort Bay or their own private infinity swimming pool.  The interiors are spacious and tastefully furnished.

Lyford Cay Beach Paradise offers ten luxurious bedrooms on a beachfront setting with a private pool.  Shoppers looking for the utmost in luxury are sure to be pleased with this exceptional home.

Coco Caribe  is another great villa for shoppers to use as their base.  It is located just a few minutes from the Freeport International Airport and offers astonishing views.  The interiors are tastefully furnished and a lovely covered terrace that borders the pristine waterfront canal and a private infinity swimming pool.  Excellent shopping is just a few minutes drive from this estate. Shoppers will find designer fashions in sportswear, swimwear and unique gifts as well as exquisite jewelry.  Shoppers will want to indulge themselves in the most luxurious items at exceptional duty-free savings.