The warm terracotta and sunset tones of this home’s interior are a gorgeous complement to the iridescent surroundings of beach and botanical beauty. Set in the heart of the Virgin Islands National Park, Peter Bay Villa pays homage to the paradise that surrounds it with a design that combines supreme comfort with a wonderful openness to the outside world.

This elegant, multi-level villa is situated in the prestigious Peter Bay Estates, only 15 minutes from the vibrant port town of Cruz Bay, and yet is enclosed within botanic gardens and shaded by magnificent banyan trees which make it feel like a world all of its own. This precious seclusion makes it well worth the 80 minutes from the airport, a journey which includes a picturesque ferry ride over to the island.

All four of the air-conditioned, ensuite bedrooms have their own private deck, framed by soaring arches which welcome in the sea breezes to eddy about the exquisitely carved wooden bedposts and grand, high-vaulted ceilings. A state-of-the-art kitchen comes fully stocked, just waiting for a gourmand to try their hand at the local cuisine. For dining al fresco there is a sumptuous covered patio and outdoor grill kitchen overlooking the pool and the sea. A study with its own miniature library and magnificent, lofty living area completes this spectacular home which is full of beautiful design features including delicate, Chinese-style wallpaper and chic vintage furniture.

An expansive deck surrounds the sparkling pool, bordered by lush greenery and adjoined by a hot tub for when the nights draw in. A few steps down the private stone walkway will spill you out onto the alabaster sands which sweep down towards the dazzling blue ocean. Here you can bask in the sun or soak up the starlight as the gentle waves provide a wondrous soundscape you’ll spend the rest of the year dreaming about.