Luxury rentals in Lorient, Saint Barthélemy

Wonderful stay in St Barths would absolutely stay at this location again!

Our family enjoyed a week-long stay in this villa. As soon as you walk in the door, the sunning deck + infinity pool + ocean view immediately make you lose whatever train of thought you were on. And the living room's big sliding glass wall and decoration/furniture frame it well. That "what a brain-wiping view" effect persisted through a week of excursions as we drove around in our rental car. Family members kept commenting on how much they were able to relax in this setting, and how far away their brains got from mainland worries. While the view was distracting us the whole stay, Axel (concierge) and Lydia (housekeeping) did a great job behind the scenes helping us get the most out of the island, providing restaurant lists and helping us navigate all the villa amenities. The drive into the neighborhood includes a pretty steep hill. The rental car did fine in low gear going up, and with some heavy braking going down, but I'd brace for it if you're driving. Combined with the smaller/bumpier island roads, driving is its own experience in my opinion! The two nearby beaches are enough of a vertical climb, and there are enough nearby villas/walls/obstacles that we didn't attempt the walk (or ask how we even do the walk). The drive to Friar's bay beach is quick, and a walking path connects them. This villa seems like a fortress because it needs to survive hurricanes like the monstrous Irma in 2017. The pandemic came in behind and it felt like the island is still recovering from a one-two punch to its economy. For us, the walls/gates/etc performed double duty as security. We got to interact with the French police a bit (they too kept getting sidetracked by the view!) at the end of our stay because a burglar tried and failed to gain access. It felt random and unlucky, but maybe worth keeping in mind. Axel did great recommending we close up the villa doors/windows at night and insisting on common-sense care with valuables.

We rented Anse De Lezard for a week, celebrating a milestone birthday with 16 family members. The house couldn’t have been more perfect. Enough privacy for those who wanted it, but ample social spaces in which to gather. Most of us have been coming to St Barths for over thirty years, so we were all well acquainted with the island. We had never rented in this area, and it was a happy finding that in what seems as a local, almost suburban area, you enter this house and are immediately transported to island living at its best. The views over the rocky beach and the breezes are magnificent. The design and decor of the house is personal and welcoming, making it feel like a home, not a rental. The comfort of the house was absolute. The well equipped kitchen, the many bathrooms, sparkling pool, even a room for just pool and beach stuff with fresh towels every day. Speaking of fresh towels, and added (and amazing) benefit : there seemed to be island fairies cleaning up after us!