Five bedrooms above Gustavia's harbor, walking distance to town
Embrace Villa is a 5-bedroom villa positioned above Gustavia's harbor, with room for up to 10 guests. It has a private pool, a sun terrace, and refined interiors with harbor views. Its main advantage is walkable proximity to Gustavia's restaurants, shops, and nightlife — a rare combination with private-pool seclusion.
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Embrace Villa — 5-Bedroom Villa Above Gustavia Harbor
Embrace Villa is the smallest property in this group — five bedrooms, up to 10 guests — and that’s the point: it’s built for a single family or a tight group of friends rather than a multi-family estate. It sits above Gustavia harbor, the island’s main town, close enough that restaurants, shops, and nightlife are a walk rather than a drive, which is unusual for a villa with a private pool and its own security.
The harbor view is the villa’s defining feature — you’re looking down at the boats and the waterfront activity of Gustavia rather than out at open ocean, which is a different kind of view than the beachfront or panoramic-sea-view villas elsewhere in this portfolio. For guests who want to be able to walk into town for dinner and still come home to a private pool, that combination is hard to find elsewhere on the island.
Indoor Design & Living
The living area is open-concept with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the harbor below. Polished stone floors and custom woodwork keep the interior understated rather than showy. A lounge and dining area cover the group's indoor needs — at five bedrooms and 10 guests, the villa doesn't need the multiple gathering spaces a larger estate would.
Outdoor Spaces & Pool
The terrace is the villa's main outdoor feature — a private pool with seating, positioned to take in the harbor view rather than the open sea. It's a smaller-scale outdoor footprint than the beachfront or hillside estate villas in this group, sized appropriately for a group of 10 rather than 18 or 22.
Bedrooms & Guest Setup
Five en-suite bedrooms are designed for privacy, with the primary suite opening onto its own terrace with harbor views. The remaining four work for couples or families, each with its own bathroom and modern furnishings — a straightforward layout without the multi-wing complexity of the larger properties in this portfolio.
Setting & Positioning
Gustavia is St Barts' main town and harbor, and Embrace Villa sits elevated above it — close enough to walk to dinner or shopping, but high enough to keep some distance and privacy from the street level. It's the most in-town setting in this group of villas, trading beach access for walkability.
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Amenities & Features
Safety & Comfort
- Air Conditioning
- Security
Kitchen & Dining
- Bbq
- Outdoor Dining
Services
- Concierge
- Housekeeping
- Parking
Outdoor & Pool
- Outdoor Lounge
- Private Pool
Entertainment
- Wi-Fi
Questions About Embrace Villa — 5-Bedroom Villa Above Gustavia Harbor
- Can we walk into Gustavia from Embrace Villa?
Yes — the villa is positioned above the harbor within walking distance of Gustavia's restaurants, shops, and nightlife, which isn't the case for most of the hillside or beachfront villas further out.
- Is this a beachfront villa?
No — the view is of Gustavia harbor rather than open ocean or a beach. It's the right choice if walkability to town matters more than beach access.
- Is five bedrooms enough for a group of 10?
Yes, that's the intended fit — this villa is sized for a single family or a close group of friends rather than a multi-family gathering, unlike the larger estates in this portfolio.
- Does the villa have security given its in-town location?
Yes, security is included, which is worth noting given the more urban setting compared to the more secluded hillside properties.
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Embrace Villa is a five-bedroom villa above Gustavia's harbor, with a private pool and gated security, an easy reach of town.
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