Villa Sakura St Barts

Villa: Sakura

Sakura is a contemporary villa. Its character is defined by a crisp, clean-lined aesthetic where white walls and light gray tile floors form a neutral canvas. Warm wooden accents, from the exposed, dark-stained ceiling beams to the light brown kitchen cabinetry, provide a tactile contrast.

Facing west in Pointe Milou, the villa's orientation is engineered for one specific daily event: the sunset. Every main living space on the upper level is positioned to frame that slow, golden descent over the Lorient bay, a feature so central it dictates the entire flow of the home. This isn’t just a view. It is the organizing principle of the property. The resulting atmosphere is bright and airy, a modern island retreat where the boundaries between inside and outside are deliberately and elegantly dissolved.

That dissolution begins with the spatial layout. You enter onto the main floor, an elevated plateau above a lush garden. The core here is a single, open-plan great room. The living area, with its woven rattan pendant lights and comfortable seating, opens entirely to the terrace through large sliding glass doors. To one side, the kitchen continues the material theme with its blend of wood and stainless steel, equipped with a fan, microwave, coffee machine, toaster, blender, and dishwasher. Conversation flows uninterrupted from the sofa to the meal prep area. But the true cleverness is in the placement of the dining space. It’s not inside.

Instead, you step just outside the kitchen onto a covered terrace bordered by a light stone wall. Semi-shaded by wooden rafters overhead, this inner courtyard dining area feels both sheltered and open-air. It captures the villa’s ethos: you are always being drawn outdoors, into the light and the breeze. This central living hub acts as a fulcrum, with the home’s two primary bedrooms positioned like wings on either side, each sharing that prized western exposure. The bedroom configuration at Sakura is thoughtfully tiered, offering both shared views and private retreats.

The two main bedrooms, numbered one and two, command the upper floor. They are mirror images in quality and outlook. Each features a European king-sized bed measuring 6.56 by 6.56 feet, positioned to take in the ocean and garden vista. They are equipped with air conditioning, a safe, a TV, and a private bathroom with a shower. The symmetry and privacy work well; these rooms flank the living area but remain quiet sanctuaries with direct access to the sunset panorama. They are the view-oriented suites, simple in their elegant functionality. The lower level tells a different story. Accessed via stairs that descend through the greenery, this is the garden realm. Bedrooms three and four are situated here, surrounded by a wooden terrace and tropical foliage. They trade the ocean vista for an immersive, green intimacy. Both rooms feature four-poster queen-sized beds (5.91 by 6.56 feet) and the same suite of amenities: air conditioning, a safe, TV, and an en-suite shower bathroom.

The character down here is more secluded and suite-like. Each room opens to a small private terrace area with seating, offering a personal nook within the larger garden. This separation of spaces—two rooms up with the view, two down in the garden—creates natural privacy for groups or families, allowing for both shared gatherings upstairs and quiet escapes below. Life at this Pointe Milou villa revolves around the outdoors, and the pool terrace is its stage.

The swimming pool, measuring 9.8 by 16.4 feet, is configured in a unique linear layout. It runs straight down the middle of the main terrace, effectively creating two distinct lounge areas on either side. One side might catch the full sun, the other offers shade under a parasol—you choose your mood. The pool’s edge aligns with the view, making every swim or float a direct engagement with the sky and sea. Ample seating is provided in light gray wicker furnishings dressed with white cushions and vibrant terracotta pillows, blending perfectly with the natural woods and crisp tones. Just off the kitchen, the gas barbecue stands ready for alfresco meals, which can be enjoyed at the courtyard dining table or on the terrace itself. Down on the lower level, a second large wooden deck furnished with deckchairs and cream parasols offers a completely private, sun-dappled lounge area bordered by lush garden. It is a quiet counterpoint to the view-focused upper terrace.

Facilities like a TV with both French and US satellite channels, and an iron and ironing board, support the comfortable, extended stays this layout encourages. Sakura’s location in Pointe Milou strikes a balance that defines many of the best St. Barts villas. It is private and residential, yet remarkably close to key conveniences. The villa is situated near the Hotel Christopher, with the beaches, shops, and restaurants of St. Jean and Lorient just a short drive away. The airport is a 10 to 20-minute transfer, and a 4x4 vehicle is not required for access.

This mid-range four-bedroom villa in Pointe Milou suits large families or groups of friends seeking a modern home with a spectacular sunset aspect and a clear, intelligent layout. For over 20 years, Premium Island Vacations has specialized in matching guests with properties that offer not just space, but a specific experience. Sakura delivers a distinctly contemporary, view-focused version of island life, where the day naturally culminates in that westward glance from your own terrace.