Steeped in character and art, the newly built, highly refined Villa Castle Rock brings a new grandeur and versatility to the island of St. Barth. The luxury rental home is original in spirit and high-caliber in furnishings and fittings. And its unique combination of luxurious features and amenities, including a hammam, a wine cellar, and a fitness room—and its generous size (more than 9,000 square feet) and similarly well-appointed bedrooms—make it well suited for family gatherings or friendly celebrations. Guests with any taste and hobby can indulge it here.

One of the most prestigious properties on the island, Villa Castle Rock can indeed feel like a refined royal residence. There are stunning views over Lorient Bay at every turn. With eastern and western exposures, the house is illuminated by the sun and cooled by Caribbean breezes. It has an extremely convenient location, five minutes from the airport and two minutes from clubs like Nikki Beach and Eden Rock, but it also has privacy, as it’s discreetly located inside a park with an exclusive-access, paved road.

The surrounding park is a miniature Garden of Eden, full of native and exotic trees, 30-foot-tall royal palms, bearded palms and pineapple palms. It makes entering Villa Castle Rock a serenity-inducing experience. That feeling is likely to last once you are inside. The living area is airy and abundant, with many couches for socializing, cool slate floors underfoot, and wide windows that can be opened to the warm sunshine. In front of it is the terrace with its lounge chairs, covered dining area, bar counter, and infinity pool. Behind is the open kitchen, one of the best equipped professional kitchens on the island.

There is also a wine cellar that is big enough to comfortably accommodate a group, and an outdoor sitting area with a large semicircular couch and sea views. The biggest worry guests who rent Villa Castle Rock might face is whether to arrange for Sibarth’s concierge to arrange for a private wine tasting in the cellar or a small gathering on the terrace for sunset cocktails.