"We enjoyed the quiet of the off-season, fabulous beaches and very friendly people."

A week at your house and on St Barths in September 2006 was a wonderful way to celebrate our 20th Wedding Anniversary and to "recharge our batteries." We enjoyed the quiet of the off-season, fabulous beaches and very friendly people.

"Again, many thanks for a great time in 'Paradise'."

Nathalie (the Villa Finistere Manager) and Fi (the Villa Finistere Housekeeper) were very, very helpful. Fi took it upon herself to locate some fresh tuna and freshly caught lobster. They both went out of their way to make our stay delightful.

Reviewed by: Steven Collins
From: McLean, Va.

"We even used the Spa at the Hotel St Barth Isle de France and it was fantastic!"

Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our honeymoon in December, 2006 at Villa Finistere. Fi ( Villa Finistere Housekeeper) and Nathalie (Villa Finistere Manager) were great. Fi provided a lot of useful information, and her husband Richard helped pack a print we had purchased. The villa was perfect. We even used the Spa at the Hotel St Barth Isle de France, and it was fantastic! We dined at La Langouste a few nights and Annie the owner was very welcoming. We used the boogie boards and chairs at a different beach every day.

Reviewed By: Gay Scheller
From: Fort Meyers, Fla.

"Fi and Richard left us a card and flowers and even called to wish us a Happy Anniversary!"

We took your suggestion and had dinner at Eden Rock for our anniversary. The evening was beautiful. The setting perfect and the food excellent. Fi and Richard (the Villa Finistere staff) left us a card and flowers and even called to wish us Happy Anniversary! They were so sweet and took great care of us on our visit in April, 2003.

"We took advantage of the hospitality at Villa Finistere's neighbor the 4-Star Hotel Isle de France ..."

The food and refreshments after a day of travel on our arrival were so much appreciated. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. We took advantage of the hospitality at Villa Finistere's neighbor the 4-Star Hotel Isle de France both sunning on the beach and enjoying their fine food. Everyone was gracious.

Reviewed By: Becky Frank
From: Richmond, VA USA

"...our best vacation!" You were right when you told me that this would be our best vacation! Villa Finistere exceeded our expectations---from the fabulous stock of food and drink, to the jazz cd's(Diana Krall, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, etc.) to the rolled-up beach blankets. You have a fantastic island home which we enjoyed immensely on our visit in March, 2003. We will savor the memories from our 20th Wedding Anniversary getaway and look forward to our return. Reviewed By:Bill & Dianne Marzec From: Virginia Beach, VA USA -Painting by New York City Artist Elizabeth Nehls on her return to Villa Finistere in March, 2003.

Villa Finistere in St. Barts is the ultimate honeymoon destination. Located in beautiful Flamands Beach, it is private, yet close to everything one could possibly need. The beautiful and well-maintained landscaping accentuates the true luxury of the home. Complete with it's own pool, separate guest house, fully-equipped gourmet kitchen, CD-Stereo, outdoor shower, climate-controlled rooms, satellite-TV, Jacuzzi Tubs, fax machine and outdoor grill, it was a haven of luxury.


"Tastefully Decorated"
We flew into St. Barts for a two-week honeymoon in November, 2000 on a St. Barts commuter airline, and were greeted by Villa Finistere Manager Pascale upon picking up our rental car. We arrived at the villa and were amazed at the attention to detail. The house is very tastefully decorated. Fresh flowers and fruit were present throughout the house, as well as a refrigerator stocked with wine, cheese, pastries, roasted chicken, sodas etc. It was very nice after a day of traveling to be able to sit back and relax in the villa on our first night there. It gave us a chance to look over all of the island information and plan our next day.

The maid at the villa, Fi, was wonderful. She is fluent in English and is a great resource for information on the island. Fi came everyday but Sunday, thoroughly cleaning the house and bringing fresh linens. Fi washed our clothes, ironed and straightened the house daily. Fi also came and prepared us a wonderful meal from a tasty appetizer, delicious main course, to a scrumptious dessert. "The lobster, Creole dishes and Chocolate Cake..." We dined at several outstanding restaurants throughout our two weeks. The restaurant that we frequented most was La Langouste, which is nestled on the beach, just a short walk down the street from Villa Finistere. The lobster, Creole dishes and chocolate cake are outstanding. The wait staff is friendly and courteous. We also had the pleasure of dining at La

-Painting by Elizabeth Nehls of New York City, N.Y.

Case de L'Lisle, located directly across the streetat the Hotel St. Barts Isle de France. There we had a wonderful view of the ocean, watching the waves break as we dined. The manager of the hotel greeted us upon our arrival and welcomed us to use their facilities, towels and beach chairs. The Hotel Isle de France had superb Pina Coladas brought to you on the beach by Jan, the beach boy. We also enjoyed dining at La Repaire in Gustavia. It is a nice place to go when you want to have a relaxing lunch with a spectacular view of the harbor after a morning of shopping. They also serve cheeseburgers and French fries for anyone from the US that gets homesick.


"...as the breeze is gently blowing."
There are many things to see and do on the island. We enjoyed shopping trips in town, hiking to Colombier Beach, collecting shells on Shell Beach, and enjoying a memorable sunset on Saline Beach. We also spent a lot of our time at Villa Finistere, enjoying all of its amenities. The pool was welcoming and refreshing after a morning on the beach. We spent many a day out on the large deck around the pool beneath the umbrella enjoying our lunch. Mornings were spent on the veranda, eating pastries and sipping coffee and juice as the sun came up over the horizon. The veranda is also an excellent place to receive an in-home massage, especially at dusk as the breeze is gently blowing.

"Villa Finistere is pure paradise."
Villa Finistere is pure paradise. We had seen other villas during our stay, but none compared to Villa Finistere. The amenities at Villa Finistere are abundant. We felt as if it was an excellent value. Attention to detail is extremely evident throughout Villa Finistere. We were very fortunate to have found such a wonderful and romantic honeymoon location through the Villa Finistere Internet website. We plan to return soon!