Villa Marlice crowns the cliffs above Gustavia, St Barth, with four bedrooms for eight guests. Its design takes after the great yachts, with taut lines, polished marble and a palette of maritime tones.

The setting and the view

The house sits above the sea in the heart of Gustavia, and the view runs across the Caribbean to the horizon. The open living spaces unfold toward the ocean, which stays present from every room.

The living spaces

The interiors follow the same language as a yacht, warm natural materials and contemporary design. The villa has two separate kitchens, a family kitchen for everyday life and a professional chef's kitchen for entertaining.

The terraces carry the living area out toward the heated pool and the view, with spaces in the sun and others in the shade.

The bedrooms

All four bedrooms have the ocean view and their own en suite bathroom. The master suite adds a generous dressing room and open views over the sea.

Around the villa

Gustavia harbor, its boutiques and its restaurants are minutes away, as is Shell Beach. The quiet of the property sits in contrast with how close the centre of town actually is.