Villa Louis, Terres Basses, St Martin. 

Villa Louis is a one-bedroom, one-bath, ultimately private tropical villa in beautiful Terres Basses, St. Martin. Guests at Villa Louis enjoy views of the ocean, a private pool, and privacy behind the garden palms that enshrine this thriving gem of the Caribbean. Villa Louis is the perfect getaway for couples on a romantic retreat—given its intimate nature. Let the island paradise Villa Louis spark that flame with a roaring Caribbean sunset, fine French wine, and of course, a loved one’s company.

The most obviously stunning feature of Villa Louis is the pool—set in stone and just large enough for two to comfortably sunbathe on the pool floaties and share an intimate swim in the mid-afternoon heat. On either side of the pool is a terrace with seating that leads into the house, while the other two sides of the pool brush up against the property gardens. A sunshade tied down by angled pillars to shade one veranda mimics a boat sail, adding an element of modern flair to the decor.

The main room mimics the beach with a white sofa covered in a navy-gray beach shawl, accented with yellow and shell-pink pillows. A small matching lampshade sits atop a wooden tripod much like an antique camera, and a unique armchair with ship cord complete accents for the space that is built around a lovely coffee table with a driftwood base and glass top. Similar driftwood accents continue in the kitchen.

A dining set and poolside lounge allow for ample seating, even for guests to have friends over, should the occasion arise. An entertainment room with a daybed and television can offer further space, although it seems there is plenty of space at Villa Louise to grant oneself a luxurious sprawling nap in every nook.

The master king bedroom opens onto the veranda from a spacious room with air conditioning, a television, walk-in closet, and en-suite bathroom—complete with vanity, water closet, and complimentary robes. World-class service in hospitality assures a stay at Louis begins even before guests arrive with travel and itinerary logistics well in the hands of the complimentary concierge, who can arrange for in-villa spa treatments, catered meals, or a private chef so guests here may enjoy the most romantic setting possible with the least amount of fret.