St Barts Villas :: Villa Iku

When it comes to St Barts villas, there is one in particular that always stands out in my mind; Villa Iku.  Resembling what I believe to be a traditional Japanese-style house, it is intriguing in its looks with its black roof and brown walls.  Low in profile, this 3000 square foot villa is tucked in to the exclusive Mont Jean neighborhood; when looking at it from the hill near Guanahani, you can barely see it.

This one bedroom villa is one that we’ve sighted as great for honeymooners and is well landscaped with a luxurious Koi pond.  Originally built by a New York doctor as his dream bachelor pad, its distinguished by a minimalist design that makes it far different than your typical beach-side rental. It offers pretty views of the Marigot Bay and the Grand Cul de Sac lagoon, and of the Guanahani hotels and its palm trees.  Rentable thru Wimco, the rates are very reasonable in terms of a St Barts villa.  For the two weeks between December 15th and January 4th, this villa can be yours for just

$5500 for the week; on St Barts, that’s a steal! Wait until the “low-season” and you’ll spend just $2950.

Now, I don’t know for sure that this is what a traditional Japanese house looks like, but I call it the Japanese Villa because the shape of the roof reminds me of what I think one looks like.  And I remember well from my Japanese 101 class that “Iku” means, “I go.”

Overall, Villa Iku is truly one-of-a-kind.