Photos and Description of this St Barthelemy holiday villa
The setting of (DKD) so captures your fantasy of a tropical island paradise that
The setting of (DKD) so captures your fantasy of a tropical island paradise that Hollywood couldn’t have done better. Located in prestigious Pointe Milou, St Barts, newly renovated Villa DKD is a tiny jewel that offers qualities rarely found together in one location in St. Barth’s: affordable prices in a high-rent district, infinite ocean views from three sides of the house, an expansive deck and a 13-meter pool that seem to end in the middle of the ocean, and no traffic noise. The only sound you hear is the breeze moving through the palm trees.
In true island style, the house is open to the outside. It almost feels like a loft, with one area moving easily into another. The concept is to take full advantage of the ocean views and, in a compact space, to create options for comfortable, easy living--whether you are lounging, dining, or bronzing. For example, you have two completely different dining areas. There is even a simple, wood gazebo below the pool, just large enough for a massage table—or perfect for cocktails at sunset.
The materials are simple, stylish and create a refreshing atmosphere: Ash wood, a silver-green resin floor throughout, a stainless steel kitchen, white linens. The accessories, like jewelry, add character: Christian Liagre and Artemide lamps, fun Philippe Starck stools, Flos lighting. The interior and exterior colors were custom created by Donald Kaufman and Taffy Dahl, who have designed colors within, among others, the Metropolitan Museum in New York, the Delano Hotel in Miami, and the J. Paul Getty Fine Arts Center in Los Angeles. Our white, for instance, reflects less light and is cooler.
The living room has a sink-into-sofa, chaise and chairs in relaxed white duck fabric. There is a tiny office off the living room. (The house is WIFI equipped). The sunroom perfects that “outdoor feel" indoors, with an 11 ft. ceiling, rattan couch and chairs, and a wonderful place to eat at a long wood table.
The house steps up the hillside to the kitchen/dining area for even more dramatic views. Everything you need is within reach. The stainless steel countertops and appliances gleam. Just next to the kitchen island in its own space, a hip, white polyethylene table makes another cozy place to dine. The shade porch extends right out from the kitchen/dining area. Its canvas awning and big outdoor bed invites you to curl up with a book—or just stare at the view.
The bedroom and bathrooms (air conditioned) are two equal master suites, with custom designed, king size bed and closet units, and crisp white linens, creating a fresh haven. French “butter cloth" curtains create atmosphere; black-out shades let you sleep. Sliding doors open onto decks overlooking the ocean. Both of these bedrooms are non-smoking.The bathrooms have twin sinks, and showers, and luxuriously thick, white towels and 100 % cotton robes exclusively designed and made in India for villa DKD. You will feel instantly at home and, on vacation.
A 2 minute drive is a small local supermarket and a 4 minute drive to the supermarkets and bakery in Lorient. The village of St. Jean is a 5-7 minute drive and it is a 12 minute drive into Gustavia. The housekeeper manages the house and can be helpful for special requests.
SPECIAL NOTE: this villa rents for the list price over Thanksgiving, there are no breakdown rates.
