"Here, guests can take a refreshing dip in their private plunge pool or unwind on one of the oceanfront chaises, the ideal perch from which to watch planes cruise over nearby Saint-Jean Beach. Mouthwatering meals can either be served on the private terrace, or one of the resort chefs will come and prepare a special meal in the villa’s kitchen. Look for tantalizing traditional cuisine like cod fish fritters with spicy mayonnaise, tuna ceviche with ají amarillo, and massive crayfish served with a sweet potato mousseline and mango habanero salsa, with frozen coconut for dessert. A dedicated butler helps coordinate the wine list with the sommelier, manages breakfast deliveries, and any other request.

Guests can also dine in the adjacent Beach Club or try out a variety of water sports—from snorkeling just offshore, where turtles frolic amongst the yachts, to a fast-paced zip through the waves with a seabob or a sunset sail around the island. Saint Jean offers a multitude of boutiques just a short stroll away or visitors can arrange car service into nearby Gustavia, where luxury goods from Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Cartier, Vilebrequin, and more can be found at tax-friendly prices.

The Beach Houses are just the latest addition to the Gyp Sea, which debuted in the former Villa Marie location, nestled into the mountains of Colombier and overlooking the Bay of Flamands. From the freestanding accommodations—each uniquely decorated in considered tropical decor—visitors can take in sweeping views of the lush landscape, dine in the thoughtfully curated on-site restaurant Menu Découverte, indulge in a decadent treatment at the Pure Altitude Spa, or swim in the tropical pool where local tortoise often walk by looking for a wayward watermelon slice. Its barefoot luxury at its best."

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