Manava

Manava, Point Milieu, St. Barts

Say “Ooh la la,” to Manava Villa on Point Milieu. Manava's views are see-for-yourself stunning but it’s safe to say there’s a bay, tropical islands in the distance, and the villa is situated high on a hill in the green jungle canopy. With its close proximity to some of the world’s finest white-sand beaches, luxury resort amenities, and sleeping arrangements for eight people, Villa Manava is a place for friends and family to unwind and relax in a tropical paradise.

The main room in Manava is arranged on a stately wooden floor with deep, rich colors. This offsets an off-white sectional and ottoman with light wooden bases around a thin-planed, square, but otherwise featureless white coffee table. The dining table along the far wall, on the other hand, is rich dark wood with a light trim to match the living room decor and sits eight at exquisitely fine black chairs. Two halved tree rounds face one another on either side of the long plane of the dining room table to hold it up. The effect of these rich, bold pieces in light of the white vaulted ceiling and the largess of the bay in the background offers a sense of quiet retreat.

Outside, a patio set for four sits two on either side of a low table on the veranda. The veranda is shaded by closely aligned wooden planks emitting dappled daylight onto the porch-swinging chair beside the patio set. A little further on down the veranda is the outdoor dining table for dinner served alfresco. Private chefs and caterers are available to prepare gourmet meals on-site. A conversation with complimentary concierges before a visit to Manava will assure an itinerary that moves seamlessly and includes everything guests desire in a hand-tailored luxury vacation.

Villa Manava has four queen bedrooms and four bathrooms, en-suite. Each bedroom is decorated in its own personality. One has white vaulted ceilings that open over both the bathroom and bedroom, with the two separated by tall, white, closets with double doors on either side of the door. One bathroom has cerulean-blue tile, another bathroom has pink and beige tiles that sparkle attractively to look like sand. Each bedroom has a television with French satellite, air conditioning, a shower, bathroom, vanity, and access to the terrace with views.

Finally, there is an infinity pool that looks out over the jungle canopy, the green hills dotted with a few terracotta roofs, and the blue fingernail of the bay spotted with tropical islands.