A spacious modern villa celebrating nature's beauty, Villa Mao sits above a sparkling blue lagoon, offering blissful seclusion with its lush tropical surroundings. The villa comfortably welcomes four guests to enjoy its calm and spacious outdoor-indoor living spaces for a decidedly unhurried pace for your island getaway.

With bustling towns and paradisiacal beaches just a short drive away, you can experience all aspects of island life. You're only 20 minutes from the gloriously laid-back island capital of Gustavia. Picture perfect with its red roofs and luscious tropical backdrop, spend a day wandering along the harbourfront before exploring the boutique shops and admiring the Swedish colonial architecture. Find charming restaurants offering French, Creole and West Indian dishes, then take a stroll along Shell Beach, where the sands sparkle like jewels. You're also close to the calm waters of St Jean Beach, ideal for snorkelling and swimming with children.

Villa Mao boasts gloriously fresh interiors, with vaulted ceilings and large windows to capture the natural beauty beyond. Pops of colour against a neutral palette give the villa a contemporary and fun feel. Cooking for your group is a pleasure in the spacious kitchen, with its sleek island and countertops. Serve your creations on the rustic wooden table under the covered terrace, watching one of the spectacular St Bart sunsets.

With minimalist decor, plenty of space and crisp white bed linen on the king-size beds, the two ensuite bedrooms offer a restful night's sleep to the soundtrack of the ocean. Each bedroom opens up to a private terrace through sliding doors, inviting the blissful ocean breeze and sounds of nature to fill your room. The ensuites are a joy to use, with twin sinks and rainforest-style showers.

The villa's heated pool sinks into the expansive deck. Here you can sip a margarita as you look out across the ocean. The outdoor area is landscaped with colourful tropical plants, an expansive terrace with deck chairs and the most stunning panoramic views to create lasting memories of St Barts and all its beauty.