Villa Embrace
Description
Sculpture, light, and horizon all come together in St-Barths’ architectural masterpiece, Villa Embrace, which is perched high above Gustavia’s glittering harbor.
Created over five years and spread across three dramatic levels, this non-smoking haven surrounds guests in rarefied comfort with five luxurious suites, two infinity pools, elevator access, a private cinema, game room, massage suite, and hammam—all of which are executed with gallery-level precision. It frames cinematic sunsets and an endless sea.
At first glance, Villa Embrace appears to be a private museum that doubles as a residence. Sleek custom furnishings, low architectural sofas, and luminous surfaces that amplify the Caribbean light characterize the main living pavilion, which is located on the middle level and accessible by elevator or stair. Doors slide away to the terrace facing the ocean, where gentle trade winds transform the entire level into an outdoor salon, and walls blend into the scenery. With two fully furnished kitchens (perfect for chef service and staging) and both indoor and outdoor dining rooms, entertaining is simple and elegant. The horizon serves as the focal point for celebratory dinners or private evenings.
Villa Embrace offers the most breathtaking outdoor views on the island. A second 15-meter pool on the lower level creates a more private aquatic garden for sun-slow afternoons, while a magnificent 30-meter infinity pool stretches from the living pavilion like a blue runway to the sea. Tiered terraces create a choreography of lounge areas between them, with deep sofas, deckchairs, and sculptured chaises all angled to take in the view. Water features murmur in the background; the architecture glows as the day goes on, and the boundary between the pool and the sky becomes a single, continuous band of color.
The villa’s design incorporates restoration. After a day on the beaches of Gouverneur or on a harbor cruise, a peaceful massage room and steam-rich hammam (with adjoining bathrooms) bring spa ritual home. The adjacent game room provides a playful counterpoint with artistic finishes that preserve the villa’s visual language, while a luxurious movie theater invites late-night screenings on velvet-dark sound.
Villa Embrace’s accommodations combine tranquility and beauty in equal measure. Each of the five air-conditioned suites has a wall of glass that lets in the sunset and ocean, a private bathroom, and a custom wardrobe. A third suite is located on the middle floor for convenient access to the social center of the house, while two suites adorn the upper level, a tranquil haven above Gustavia’s lights.
The two suites on the lower level have access to private terraces with Japanese soaking tubs, which create private havens for restful relaxation. The steam curls into the night as the stars shine. The color scheme is clean and bright everywhere: warm woods, light stones, and elegant textiles that enhance touch while allowing the view to take center stage.
Villa Embrace stands out for its poise as much as its unique array of amenities. With invisible hinges, flush thresholds, and discrete technology, the design is relentlessly high, spaces are scaled for presence without sacrificing privacy, and circulation flows naturally from salon to terrace to pool. The villa adapts with quiet confidence, serving both dramatic moments and unplanned hours equally well, whether it is hosting a milestone celebration, a restorative retreat, or a stylish friends’ getaway.
Once you pass through its gates, you’re only a short distance from Gustavia’s shops, galleries, and dining establishments—close enough to reserve a seat at sunset, but far enough away to be alone when you get back. And when you do, Villa Embrace turns into what it was intended to be: a lens that focuses the key elements of St-Barths—light, line, horizon, and time—into a unique and remarkable stay.
Villa Embrace is the standard—where artistry and ease meet the sea—if your brief calls for architectural significance, resort-level wellness, and the Antilles’ most sought-after sunset.
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