Villa Sheherazade

Villa Sheherazade, a cozy one-bedroom retreat where St. Barths feels subtly cinematic, is a small love story set in the hills of Corossol.

This villa, which features dramatic rock details, Moroccan accents, and a front-row view of the ocean, is ideal for couples seeking seclusion, ambience, and sunsets that cause you to pause in the middle of a conversation. Sheherazade stands out among St Barts villas not for its size but rather for its personality. It’s one of those few locations where the setting does the rest and the design feels intimate, almost handmade.

It’s part of the charm to arrive here. Located slightly above Gustavia, Corossol is renowned for its more tranquil and local atmosphere. The view opens up as you ascend the hillside road, and the air gets lighter with a hint of sea salt and warm vegetation.

As soon as you enter Villa Sheherazade, you can see what makes it unique: the living room is supported by a naturally occurring rock wall that gives the impression that the island has been invited inside. The villa’s Moroccan-inspired features—arched lines, textured details, and a hint of exotic romance—balance the stone with soft lighting and warm tones.

The cozy and simple living area is designed for leisurely evenings and leisurely mornings. The air conditioning in the living room and bedroom suite is particularly helpful during the warmer months or after a day in the sun.

The sound system has speakers by the pool, so music can follow you outside without overpowering the silence when you want to slow down even further. For movie nights, Apple TV and U.S. satellite TV are available, and Wi-Fi makes it easy to check in with the outside world (though most visitors forget to).

The kitchen is small but well-equipped, making it ideal for preparing a simple meal before going out to dinner, making breakfast, or mixing a cocktail. It is situated between the living room and the bedroom, and the open dining area in front allows you to eat while facing the view rather than a wall. Coffee in the morning while the light changes over the sea, a late lunch after the beach, or a nightcap with the doors open to the breeze are all ideal arrangements for a romantic stay.

The bedroom is set up like a real suite. The first thing you see when you wake up is blue water and sky because a king-size bed faces the ocean. The en suite bathroom has a shower and everything you need to feel rejuvenated after a day outside, and screens keep the area cozy in the evenings. Even when you’re inside, you never lose the feeling of place because the entire villa is subtly oriented around the view, which includes lush hills nearby and the ocean in the distance.

Villa Sheherazade becomes unforgettable outside. Tucked into the rock, a tiny infinity pool creates a secluded, nearly secret oasis. It’s ideal for taking a dip in the water at sunset, when the sea turns sapphire and the sky turns gold, or for cooling off in the afternoon. The intimate nature of the pool area makes it the villa’s “together” area, where guests can uninterruptedly watch the light change, float, and converse.

Another subtle benefit is location. Depending on traffic and the time of day, it usually takes five to seven minutes to drive from Corossol, Gustavia’s harbor, to shops, eateries, pharmacies, and supermarkets. The small airport in St-Jean is typically 15 to 20 minutes away by car, and St-Jean and its beach clubs and shopping are typically 10 to 15 minutes away.

A small automatic car is ideal for the final 1-2 kilometers to Corossol’s hillside villas, which are located on narrow, winding roads with a few steeper sections. If you would rather not drive at night, your concierge can arrange for taxis and transfers.

Unique value proposition: Located near Gustavia, Villa Sheherazade is a unique romantic retreat in Corossol with a rock-sculpted infinity pool and a natural stone feature wall. It offers intimate design and sunset ocean views in a one-bedroom format.

A stay at Villa Sheherazade is a perfect combination of three experiences. Drive a short distance into Gustavia one evening for a dinner by the harbor and a walk past the yachts. Then, come back for a sunset swim in your infinity pool nestled among rocks while soft music plays outside. On a different day, spend the morning at Shell Beach, which is typically ten minutes away.

Then, return home for a leisurely afternoon on the terrace and a straightforward dinner in the open dining area with the view. A third choice is a “slow St. Barths” day: shop for fresh fruit and pastries in Gustavia, drive to a picturesque beach like Gouverneur for a swim, and return in time for golden hour from your pool, when the villa seems to have been constructed specifically for that occasion.

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