CacaoSt Barths

St Barths is in the Greater Antilles with the larger Anguilla and St Kitts and Nevis as neighbours. With a total area of 25 square kilometres, you're never far from amenities on this glamorous island. Cacao is a two-minute drive to the beach and a 20-minute drive from the capital of Gustavia, named after the King of Sweden. This petite town centres around the harbour and its collection of high-end boutiques and chic brasseries like Le Sapotillier. If you want to dine out closer to home, Restaurant Le Toiny, just a couple of minutes by car from your residence, is considered to be one of the best on the island.

With four bedrooms – all en suite – Cacao would suit families or friends seeking an ocean-view getaway within close proximity of restaurants and shops. The crisp white interior with exposed ceiling beams, light wood flooring and thoughtful accessorising complements the stunning coastal location. The undulating headland carves out a picturesque vista between the azure blue of sky and ocean. This mesmerising panorama can be appreciated from many areas on the property: the sun-drenched deck, the covered veranda and the lawn dining space, to name a few. Sliding doors completely retract so the al fresco spaces merge seamlessly with indoor living.

You might be distracted during your morning swim in the heated infinity pool by the views across nearby islands but you can drink them again once again as you dry off on the terrace with a coffee and pastry. If you can tear yourself away from this sublime abode, a 15-minute walk will take you to Toiny Beach, with the soft white sands and inviting waters of the Caribbean Sea. Keep a bottle of Champagne chilling so you can return and chink glasses while the sun goes down. Head to a laid-back local eatery or book a table in an award-winning establishment with the Antilles as your backdrop.