Turquoise

If you have visions of a tropical holiday that includes palms swaying in the breeze, a view that looks out over a verdant landscape to the seas beyond, a private pool and a charming villa, then the Villa Turquoise will surely satisfy this vision. A four-bedroom, luxury villa that sits in the hills of Terres Basses in St. Martin, it looks out over the coveted Baie Rouge Beach and yet provides you with a complete holiday setting on its own. With private, manicured gardens to wander, it is an amazing find.

Visitors to this classically-style villa marvel at the pool terrace. Offering a good stretch of elegant pool, it is framed by a stone terrace, potted and native palms, a sun deck furnished with sun beds, and a gazebo. Facing the amazing views, it is like an image from a picture postcard. At a far end, it offers a shady al fresco dining niche, but it also opens into the great room and shared living spaces.

Inside the villa, the Caribbean style takes over, and high white ceilings, terra cotta tiled floors, and West Indies furnishings create an unforgettably appealing and welcoming setting. A large lounge with media center opens into a formal living room, and there is also a casual lounge and dining area beneath the portico. The cheerful kitchen features a breakfast bar and the very best appliances, and it too opens to the garden terrace.

The four bedrooms in this villa are also retreat-like spaces. One features a king bed, private screened terrace, and ensuite bath. Another offers a private terrace, two double beds and private bath, a third offers a king bed, private bath and terrace, and the fourth is a queen suite with bath.

The Villa Turquoise is a stunning spot close to fine shopping and dining as well as excellent beaches, but you may opt to stay here throughout your entire stay.