Close your eyes, listen to the sound of the waves gently caressing the shoreline and feel the warmth of the Caribbean sun on your skin. This is Driftwood Villa, a sublime beachfront retreat that offers up to nine guests the chance to escape the every day and embrace the laid-back island lifestyle on beautiful St John. With three bedrooms and a bunk set-up in the home theatre that will delight younger guests, this paradise hideaway offers seclusion and tranquillity with no compromise on comfort.

St John is one of those islands that captures your heart from arrival. Smaller than its neighbouring islands but with no less personality, it’s a place where you go to simply ‘be’. Much of the island is protected by nature reserves on and off-shore, making it a tropical wonderland filled with rare wildflowers and rich in marine life. St John is the ideal destination if you’re passionate about conservation and enjoy the finer things in life.

Every element of Driftwood Villa has been meticulously planned, from the sparkling heated infinity pool that seems to melt into the blue ocean to the indoor-outdoor living spaces. The traditional architectural design produces high vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, creating open-plan living with a sense of space and lightness. The plush furnishings, both inside and out, encourage you to sink into a cosy seat and simply relax. The professional standard kitchen is perfect for creating cuisine with fiery Creole spices and fresh local ingredients, served at the bespoke dining table or al fresco on the terrace.

Three king-size bedrooms decorated in soothing tones create calm oases for the adults, while the three twin beds in the home theatre are a wonderful ‘bunk room’ for the younger guests. Two wet bars provide plenty of opportunity to create rum cocktails that you can sip on the sun terrace or in a shady spot in the outside living area.

As the sun sets, a few steps will lead you to that idyllic deserted beach, where you can sink your toes into the warm sand and watch the stars come out. Driftwood Villa is where you’ll rediscover that passion for life under the dazzling blue of a Caribbean sky.