Lurin is the hillside directly above Gustavia and one of the largest quartiers on Saint Barth.
It is also one of the best placed: a few minutes down to the harbor or to Shell Beach, with the wild beaches of Gouverneur and Saline just over the ridge.
Villas sit on the slope, with views across the Caribbean Sea and, on a clear day, as far as Saba and Nevis.
The road down to Gouverneur is steep and winding, which comes with the territory.
This is the compromise many returning guests settle on: the elevation, the breeze in the middle of the day and the privacy, without giving up the town.
A villa rental in Lurin suits couples and groups who plan on dining out.
