Seclusion, history, and romance abound in this St. Jean luxury villa

Neighboring St. Bart’s most famed beach, Villa Le Moulin provides direct entry to the sand and water of St. Jean’s Bay. Amid a lush exotic garden, Villa Le Moulin also happens to be just minutes away from some of the best dining, shopping, and nightlife on the island. This beachfront property was built around an old mill (one romantic bedroom is located within the stone windmill!) and the main house was recently remodeled in colonial style. Privacy, beach access, and a sense of charming history combine to provide guests with a prime property for the ultimate St. Bart’s vacation experience. Relaxing outdoors at Villa Le Moulin is luxurious and simple. Whether you choose to dine alfresco on the covered patio, nap the afternoon away in a hammock, swim in the pool, or revel in the sunshine, a gorgeous stone walls coupled with lush landscaping affords supreme privacy. You might even see a few tiny planes taking off from the nearby (and equally tiny) airport. Indoor living connects with the outdoors, as the living space opens to the alfresco dining area and lush garden. The paneled ceiling adds a sense of home warmth and coziness amid a soothing palette of white, chocolate browns, and deep greys. With chapel-shaped soundproof windows and arched doorways, the charming and spacious living room features abundant seating (2 full-sized sofas along with a loveseat), ideal for sprawling and lounging or catching a show on U.S. satellite television. A well-appointed kitchen opens into another dining space, and two updated bedrooms at the end of the hallway complete the main floor. The villa features 4 en-suite bedrooms, all of which offer primo views; some provide direct access to the outdoors. The master bedroom is the showstopper, however, as it is located within a romantic, historic mill that produced sugar for the island long ago and comes with its own terrace that provides direct access to the beach. A new bungalow of 40 m2 was recently added in front of the pool, and facing the sea.