Villa Gypsea St Barts

Villa Gypsea is a contemporary St. Barts villa built around a simple, powerful idea: the view. Its architecture, a clean-lined pavilion crowned by a high vaulted ceiling, acts as a deliberate frame for the ocean panorama that unfolds from the heights of Lurin.

Material warmth is skillfully brought to this modern shell. Rich, dark brown wood forms a substantial pergola over the terrace. Inside, the same warm tones appear in the ceiling beams and the standout piece of the home, a splendid, eight-person dining table with a raw, natural edge.

Against white walls and light gray upholstery, these wood accents are punctuated by black countertops and fixtures, and softened everywhere by woven textures. Baskets hang as art, pendant lights filter the sun, and in the garden, charming hanging chairs sway. The visual vibe is one of calm, where contemporary design feels inviting and lived-in. Space here flows with an intuitive, breezy logic. The entire main living area is a central hub, a single open volume containing the kitchen, dining, and lounge. Its genius lies in the dual-aspect floor-to-ceiling glass doors. You can open the wall facing the pool and ocean to the trade winds, or open the opposite wall to the quiet green garden, creating a through-breeze that defines Caribbean living. When closed, the space is fully air-conditioned. The kitchen is equipped for both casual meals and serious cooking, featuring an oven, microwave, espresso machine, and a full suite of appliances including a wine storage unit, a separate freezer, a dishwasher, and an ice machine.

A breakfast bar provides a quick perch, while that magnificent raw wood table invites long, leisurely dinners. A large smart TV is there for movie nights, but the real entertainment is the ever-changing light on the water. Outdoor living is the central activity at Villa Gypsea, and the layout creates a series of defined rooms for it. The heated infinity pool is the focal point, its edge visually merging with the sea on the horizon. Steps into the water make for easy access. Around it, you’ll find chaise lounges for sun-soaked hours. Just off the terrace, a thatched-roof gazebo shelters a deeply comfortable lounge area, positioned as the prime view-facing perch for sunset cocktails. Under the solid dark wood pergola, an outdoor dining table seats eight for meals prepared on the gas BBQ, with an outdoor sound system setting the mood. The garden area, with those iconic woven hanging chairs, offers a softer, shaded alternative.

Down a level from the main pool, a dedicated massage room awaits, a facility where therapists can be arranged to visit. The four bedrooms are configured with a thoughtful separation that makes this Lurin villa work so well for groups. Each is a king-size suite with an en-suite bathroom and a television, but they offer distinct experiences. Two identical bedrooms flank the main living area, both offering direct access to the terrace and that uninterrupted ocean vista. A third bedroom is positioned at the back of the pavilion, trading the sea view for a peaceful garden outlook and providing an inside-accessible retreat.

The primary suite, however, is the villa’s masterstroke of privacy. It occupies its own detached bungalow a few steps above the main terrace. This is not just another bedroom; it is a private apartment. It includes a kitchenette, a separate living space, and its own entrance via a garden path. The crowning feature is its personal heated plunge pool, a secluded water feature reflecting the lush greenery. This suite offers complete autonomy for a family with older children, friends seeking their own schedule, or a couple within a larger party. Location defines the experience at this Lurin property. Perched on the turn leading down to Gouverneur Beach, Villa Gypsea delivers two significant advantages. First, it promises exceptional sunset views directly over the ocean, a nightly spectacle from your own terrace. Second, and more distinctively, it offers direct beach access. You have a path to one of St. Barts’ most celebrated sandy shores, making the transition from poolside to surfside effortless.

This combination of a panoramic hilltop perspective with immediate beach proximity is a rare find. You are also conveniently close to Gustavia for shopping and dining, yet returned to complete privacy. The practicalities are seamless: WiFi covers the entire property, and the villa is a straightforward 10 to 20-minute drive from the airport, with no 4x4 required. For over 20 years, Premium Island Vacations has specialized in matching guests with properties that offer this precise blend of asset and access.

Villa Gypsea, a four-bedroom villa in St. Barts, exemplifies that expertise, a contemporary retreat where the design defers to the view, and every space feels both connected and comfortably your own.