Saint Jean, St. Barth

Just over the saddle and across the island from the capital of Gustavia are St. Jean and St. Jean Bay. This is one of the most popular (and for good reason) areas of St. Barth and is centered around one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Whether it's the glittering aquamarine waters or the smell of fresh French Pastries from La Boulangerie, you might start to think you are basking on the French Riveria.

St. Jean Beach boasts a long stretch of warm, white sand and is bordered by shops, restaurants, and boutiques catering to all ages. Since this is one of the most popular beaches on the island, you will want to arrive early enough to grab a good spot. For those looking for a more peaceful spot, look on the south side of Eden Rock, which separates the beach into two main sides.

For those looking for a little more than sunbathing and people-watching, St. Jean Beach is great for water sports such as snorkeling and surfing (as the reef-protected waters are generally calm). There is also a sports complex where visitors can partake in soccer, archery, or even tennis. It's also the perfect spot for sunbathers or families looking to spend a day making sand castles and splashing around in the warm water.

Local Tip: We recommend visiting Carib Waterplay, which is perfect for finding all of your water sports and other activity needs.

St. Jean Beach is on the northern side of the airport, which means planes can come quite low over the western end. However, no large aircraft land at the airport, so there are no worries about noise from big jet traffic.

Locals Tip: Unless you bring your own chairs, you will likely need to pay for a day's use of the chairs provided, which is perfect for a relaxing day with drink service.

We loved Saint Jean because it felt like a complete neighborhood unto itself. You didn't need to go into Gustavia if you didn't want to, as the local shops and the big mall across the street from the airport have everything you could possibly need, including a supermarket to stock up on your villa (although Gustavia is only about 10 minutes drive).

Saint Jean Vacation Villas

St. Barts Beachfront Villa

If you like the idea of staying right on the beach, then the aptly named St. Barts Beachfront Villa may be for you.

The villa is an updated and modern four-bedroom beachfront property. The home has a great pool and even a little "nanny cottage" in the backyard. The home is a favorite of Hollywood A-listers vacationing with family.

“This was one of the most beautiful properties on St. Bart's. Featuring four well-appointed bedrooms, all with en-suite baths, this large St. Jean vacation home is truly luxurious and overlooks St. Jean beach. It's no surprise that this home is a celebrity favorite, and it's perfect for multi-generational families or families traveling together—anyone looking for a gathering place that also boasts privacy. There is a separate living room area from the bedrooms, perfect for entertaining. The pool was really well done and led out to the pristine white-sand beach. I highly recommend this St. Jean villa to our guests!” – Shanon Searls, Marketing Manager and Villa Inspector.

 

Villa Infinity

We also loved Villa Infinity, located on the east side of St. Jean beach.

Villa Infinity is situated close to both quaint Lorient and St. Jean. If you're looking for a two—or three-bedroom Caribbean villa that's well-positioned to offer access to sights and entertainment options, this villa should be on your shortlist.

Infinity Villa's interior design is soothing with its subtle earth tones. It features sturdy hardwood and stone flooring. While the indoors are relaxed and elegant, guests can take full advantage of the infinity pool on the terrace, overlooking the idyllic scene below.

Villa Saint Jean

Across the beach, we toured Villa Saint Jean, which offers stunning panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea.

Villa Saint Jean has an updated appearance thanks to its modern flare and it's also a villa-renter favorite because of the plethora of benefits if offers. The home is all about indoor-outdoor living and the main living area opens to a huge terrace with its rock-formulated backsplash and shrubbery. Terrace is also home to a breathtaking infinity pool that possesses the perfect illusion of blending into the horizon below.

"The primary bedroom is so romantic! The decor features clean whites and ocean blues. I can just imagine waking up here to a cup of coffee while the sun rises or enjoying a glass of bubbly to celebrate any occasion while the sunsets." - Shanon Searls, Marketing Manager and Villa Inspector. 

This stunning villa is a standout and perfect for a romantic couples' getaway!

Now that you are inspired call or email our Villa Specialists to find out which Saint Jean Villa is best for your group.