Villa Mirabelle, St Martin.  If you are eager to enjoy a private island hideaway that boasts an enormous amount of luxury and yet is totally private and welcoming, you will want to explore the stunning Villa Mirabelle. This four-bedroom property is a perfect balance of modern design and comfort, and it features tremendous style and elegance, too.

Set in the hills above Simpson Lagoon in the exclusive Terres Basses area of the island, it has amazing lagoon and island views as well as gorgeous natural surroundings. All of this is clearly emphasized by the surprising number of outdoor living spaces you find dotting the exterior of the villa. These all focus around the pool area, which includes the oversized, infinity edge pool that uses natural stone as a focal point and appealing balancing element in the setting. Surrounded by an array of sun decks, the pool area also features a large gazebo furnished as both outdoor lounge and formal dining area. It sits right above the water and is ideal for sunrise, sunset and anytime dining or relaxing. There is also a large and canopied sun bed at one end, and several oversized outdoor lounges

Each exterior space mirrors the interior space nearby, and these too are quite expansive with a casual living room and dining room tucked beneath the portico but sitting just outside the great room door. The great room is completely inside and features cathedral ceilings and an open floor plan that guarantees you still savor the sense of airiness and light just outside. This room features a formal entertainment system and lounge area surrounding it, a low-key dining area and direct access to the kitchen. The kitchen is a marvel as it opens to the covered portico as well as the dining room and is equipped with the very finest appliances and gear.

At the end of each day, you can retreat to the luxurious bedroom suites, which are each king suites with large and opulent private baths. Two of the bedrooms open directly to terrace areas and all feature amazing sea views and oversized windows. The entire property is WiFi equipped.

If you want to enjoy the very best the island has to offer, the Villa Mirabelle delivers. Close to the beaches and town, it could be your sole reason for paying a visit. Estate-like in its scale and elegant design it is a welcoming retreat ideal for groups of friends or family gatherings.