Maison de La Mer | 7 BR

Wide sand, an open sky, and the steady, calming rhythm of the Atlantic side of St. Barths create a certain kind of magic on Flamands Beach, and Maison de La Mer puts you right in the middle of it, just a short distance from the water.

This home’s story is what sets it apart from most beachside accommodations: three historic St. Barts homes were carefully combined to form a single villa, which is why the layout feels so unique—almost like a private beach community that is exclusively yours. It’s a rare find among St Barts villas: truly beachfront, quietly private, and designed for families and friends who want to live outdoors together without feeling staged or exposed.

The location is both lovely and useful. You can book a spa treatment or have a classy lunch at the famous Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France, which is just a short beach walk from Maison de La Mer. After that, you can stroll back along the shore to your own terrace. La Langouste, a well-liked neighborhood eatery for a more laid-back, island-style dinner, is right around the corner. Even though the villa is right on Flamands, it maintains good privacy from onlookers—a crucial feature on a walkable beach—so you can eat outside, read in the shade, or spend the day by the pool without feeling watched.

One of Maison de La Mer’s appeal is that it deviates from the standard villa design, which calls for a formal living room. Rather, the house is built to resemble how beachgoers actually live: moving between suites, congregating in the kitchen, and spending the majority of the day outside. Since each of the four master suites has its own seating area, quiet time never has to compete with the group and morning coffee can be private if you’d like.

Everyone gathers in the fully furnished, chef-ready kitchen indoors for snacks, lunch preparation, or a glass of wine before supper in between swims. Because it’s designed for actual cooking and seamless flow rather than just display, it’s the type of area that also makes sense for a staffed meal service.

The villa is brilliant outside. A Sonos sound system makes it simple to set the mood—soft music at breakfast, something lively by the pool, then quieter tones at sunset—and several lounging areas are set up beneath a covered terrace with the ocean as your constant backdrop. For families who want pool time without sacrificing the beach, the spacious heated pool is situated on a spacious sun deck. Additionally, there is an upper-level sundeck that offers a private view of the sea and sand for visitors who prefer a higher vantage point. The smoothness of it all is the best part: you can quickly move from the pool to the ocean, rinse off, and head back to the terrace without ever “leaving” the villa experience.

Group sleeping arrangements are ample and well-considered. One feature that all four of the master suites have in common is breathtaking views of the ocean. There are two on the main floor, one with a shower and a bathtub, and the other with an en suite bathroom. Each of the two additional master suites above them has a private terrace with loungers and an en suite bathroom with a shower, making them ideal for couples seeking an additional degree of privacy and their own outdoor space.

Behind the kitchen, two more guest rooms are located off a hallway. Both have en suite bathrooms with showers and are larger than the other, but they face an interior courtyard instead of the sea, making them perfect for visitors who value convenience and quiet over views. The villa can accommodate larger groups thanks to a seventh bedroom above the entrance, which is ideal for staff or teenagers. Everybody can relax in their own space after a long day in the sun thanks to the bedrooms’ U.S. king-sized beds, Apple TV, and U.S. and French satellite channels.

Service is surprisingly comprehensive: Maison de La Mer provides housekeeping seven days a week, maintaining the villa’s cleanliness and ease even during extended stays and hectic holiday weeks.

Travel times and distances: Maison de La Mer is situated right on Flamands Beach, one of St. Barth’s most well-known beaches. La Langouste is just around the corner, and Cheval Blanc is accessible by a quick beach walk (usually 5 to 12 minutes, depending on where you are on the shoreline). Depending on traffic, it usually takes 10 to 20 minutes by car to get to Gustavia’s harbor and shops, and 15 to 25 minutes to get to St. Jean, which has an airport, beach, and major shopping. Use “Flamands Beach” as the anchor point and search for the Cheval Blanc beachfront as your reference landmark for clear map cues. The villa is located right next to that bay and has direct access to the sand.

Arrival and logistics: The nearest airport is Gustaf III Airport (SBH) in St. Jean, which is typically 20 to 35 minutes away by car under normal circumstances, with peak traffic adding time. It usually takes ten to twenty minutes to get to Flamands if you take a ferry into Gustavia. A crucial practical detail: large rental cars, such as Jeeps and SUVs, are not advised or usually not feasible due to the villa’s special location and access. For arrival, daily driving, and getting around the property, a small car is the best option. Smaller is preferable for parking and access because, like many St. Barths beachfront and hillside approaches, the final section can be constricted.

Maison de La Mer is a unique value proposition. Constructed from three historic St. Barts homes, it is a rare beachfront compound in Flamands that offers seven flexible bedrooms, a large heated pool, and walkable access to Cheval Blanc—all while preserving privacy on the sand.

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