Villa Cosmos

An otherworldly Zen permeates the minimalist retreat known as Villa Cosmos. The sleek, uncluttered design calms the mind, improves the mood, and focuses your attention exactly where it should be: on the glorious view across Marigot and Grand Cul de Sac. The simple, understated color scheme compliments the clean lines, resulting in a state of utter relaxation. This is a luxury rental property where it is easy to feel at home - both physically and spiritually. Recently renovated by architect Johannes Zingerle, Villa Cosmos is filled with quietly sumptuous materials, like cool lava stone and warm weathered wood for the floors, crisp linen for the couches, and, of course, seas of glass for many of the walls. They add up to a residence that is inviting yet elegant, sophisticated yet inclusive and welcoming to all. The villa's location, on 2.1 acres within the gated community of Mont Jean, makes it appealingly secluded.

While the layout flows harmoniously across three floors, the heart of Villa Cosmos lies on the middle level. This is the main living space, and it includes an indoor living space, stunning library and office area, and 12-person dining room with glass walls that retract to merge the interior with the nature outside. Outside this living space is a wrap-around covered terrace with a table for twelve, as well an area that is positively dreamy for entertaining - evening cocktails, anyone?

Also on this level, the true heart of Villa Cosmos - and something that sets it apart from other villas on St. Barth - is the high-caliber kitchen, spacious and equipped with everything an ambitious cook might want (and all of it artfully concealed within the cabinetry). It can be left open to the living area for those who wish to make preparing a meal together a family endeavor, or closed off in case you'd rather let a private chef take care off the cooking: a concierge can set you up with one of the islands best, or perhaps a wine expert to lead a group tasting?