Infiniti Villa: A Cliffside Sunset Sanctuary on Pointe Milou
A three-bedroom perch where the pool, the horizon and the Caribbean all seem to melt into one.
Why Go
Pointe Milou is the rocky headland St Barth locals point to when someone asks where to watch the sun go down, and Infiniti Villa is built to make the most of it. The heated infinity pool spills toward the sea, the gazebo is angled for that moment when the sky turns pink, and the whole hillside quiets down just as you're pouring the first glass of rosé.
The Experience
Days at Infiniti move to a very St Barth rhythm. Mornings start slow on the wooden deck with an espresso from the Nespresso and the sound of the surf below Marigot. The three ensuite bedrooms all pull in that same lush, sea-facing view through floor-to-ceiling glass, so you barely notice the transition from inside to out. Owners toss you the keys to a complimentary BMW i3 on longer stays, which is exactly the right car for St Barth's narrow, hilly roads, and the on-call concierge handles the tricky stuff: private chef nights, boat charters to Colombier, a table at Le Ti when it's fully booked. It's a villa that feels grown-up and unfussy at once — Sonos playing quietly, AC humming, no children underfoot unless they're your own.
What to Try
Book the villa for a stay that spans a full moon and eat dinner in the gazebo — the light on the water is unreal. Ask the concierge to arrange a private chef for one evening (a St Barth ritual) and use the BMW to drive ten minutes down to Lorient Beach in the morning for the island's best surf-shack breakfast at Kiki-é Mo. Sunset drinks by the infinity pool before walking (yes, walking) up the hill to Le Ti St Barth is the classic Pointe Milou double-header.
Insider Tip
Pointe Milou faces northwest, which means you get sunsets most of St Barth's south-facing villas never see — but it also means the trade winds can whip through in January and February. Ask the villa to set up the gazebo with the wind screens on breezy nights; it turns the deck from chilly to candlelit in about ten minutes. And if you're staying 10+ nights, confirm the BMW i3 in writing when you book — it's the difference between freedom and a €200/day rental car bill.
The Practical Stuff
Three bedrooms, three ensuite baths, sleeps six comfortably. Heated infinity pool, gazebo, full modern kitchen, Sonos, satellite/Apple TV, WiFi, AC throughout. Daily housekeeping and concierge included; complimentary BMW i3 on stays of 10 nights or more. Five-night minimum year-round (seven during Christmas/New Year). Children welcome, no pets. Address: Lieu-dit Marigot, Pointe Milou, 97133 St Barthélemy. Roughly 15 minutes by car to Gustavia and 5 minutes to Lorient Beach; the airport (SBH) is about 20 minutes over the hill.
Pair It With
- Le Ti St Barth — The legendary cabaret-dinner spot is a short drive (or brave walk) up the hill from the villa — the after-dinner dancing is a Pointe Milou institution.
- Lorient Beach — Five minutes down the road: mellow surf, local families, and the Kiki-é Mo café for the best morning croissants on this side of the island.
- Le Toiny for lunch — A 15-minute drive east lands you at St Barth's most cinematic beach club — perfect midday break between pool sessions back at the villa.
- Colombier Beach by boat — Ask the concierge to arrange a half-day charter; the secluded cove is only reachable by sea or a 20-minute hike, and it's the antidote to any villa cabin fever.
