Traditional Wooden Cottage, 5 minute walk to the famous Saint Jean beaches.

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Location
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Exceptional

Popular amenities

Parking available

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Gustavia, Leeward

Wall House

4 min walk

Gustavia Harbor

4 min walk

Plage du Grand Galet

9 min walk

Gustavia (SBH-Gustaf III)

5 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Newly constructed, this traditional wooden cottage or "case" is located in a calm residential area on the hillside of St. Jean Village on the island of St. Barthélemy. The guesthouse was built to welcome family and friends and is perfect for couples looking for an authentic, charming, comfortable and affordable St. Barth experience.

The small village of Saint Jean is centrally located and just minutes to the most beautiful beaches of Saint Barthélemy by car, as well as supermarkets and pharmacies. On foot, down the hillside, guests can walk to the beaches of Saint Jean, Eden Rock Hotel and restaurants, Nikki Beach and the many boutiques of Saint Jean.

The wooden guesthouse was recently built by local craftsman in the typical St. Barth style, with an exposed wooden roof and wooden shingles, and the doors and windows were refurbished from a old traditional house that was recently demolished. The main structure is painted in white and earth tones and decorated with remnants of the family boating history.

The kitchenette and bathroom are on the main level off the central living room. There is a small table for breakfast and light meals, and a daybed which can be made into a double bed. A spiral staircase leads to a large comfortable bedroom with oversized queen bed (180cm), OR two single beds (90cm x 2), walk in closet and washing machine. The house will be comfortable for a maximum of three adults. Children are welcome (although we caution about a loft like opening and a spiral staircase) and we can loan a boogie board, mask, fins and games/toys to children under 11.

All house linens and beach towels are included. Linens and towels are normally changed once a week. There’s a private washing machine in the cottage for guest use. Additional personalized housekeeping services can be arranged in advance. If you have special needs or specific requests, just let us know.

The cottage is situated in a small tropical garden with partial views of the sea. We are currently in the process of replanting the private garden following hurricane Irma. Guests will find an outdoor table and sun shade as well as a sitting area.

This is a new property for rent but you are welcome to consult our other two properties on VRBO for reviews: La Petite Vigne, Amboise, France and Vinemesa Cabin, Beulah, Colorado.

We’re happy to answer any questions you might have about the cottage or the status of the island.

Property manager

Abigail Leese

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Air conditioning

Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Note spiral staircase/loft area. Cats on property.

Events

No events allowed

No parties or noise after 9pm

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside with ash trays.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: No parties or noise after 9pm

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gustavia

Located in St. Barthelemy, this guesthouse is by the sea. Le P’tit Collectionneur and Musée Territorial are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Wall House and Fort Gustave. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gustavia, Leeward

What's nearby

Gustavia Harbor - 4 min walk
Gouverneur Beach - 8 min drive
St. Jean Beach - 10 min drive
Colombier Beach - 11 min drive
Flamands Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

Gustavia (SBH-Gustaf III) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sand Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Nikki Beach - ‬7 min drive
‪Gypsea - ‬8 min drive
‪Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf - ‬8 min walk
‪Shellona - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Wooden Cottage, 5 minute walk to the famous Saint Jean beaches. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Wooden Cottage, 5 minute walk to the famous Saint Jean beaches.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Wooden Cottage, 5 minute walk to the famous Saint Jean beaches.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Wooden Cottage, 5 minute walk to the famous Saint Jean beaches. located?

This family-friendly St. Barthelemy guesthouse is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Wall House and Gustavia Harbor. Plage du Grand Galet and Le P’tit Collectionneur are also within 15 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Erika G.

6 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage Near all the fun!

My husband and I visited Saint barths and stayed at Abigail’s cozy cottage! The cottage had everything you need and was just up the hill from the Eden rock and other amazing, fun places! We rented a car to explore the island & were happy to have a designed parking space. We loved everything about our stay and hope to be back soon! Best trip ever!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

22 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Cottage, Hosts, and Location!

This cottage, exactly as advertised, makes a perfect place for two or a cozy three to enjoy an affordable St. Barths vacation that prioritizes access to the outdoors, choosing any luxuries you like, and self-catering the rest of the time. The downstairs bed and the upstairs convertible are both comfortable, the kitchen is very well-organized and functional, the bathroom has excellent water pressure, and the WiFi is good. Most important for us was the central location, which made for easy car travel to all of the island's beaches and commercial centers, as well as the five-minute downhill walk to St. Jean. The hosts were responsive to our every request, answering us quickly despite the fact they were off-island during our stay there. We highly recommend this property and look forward to visiting it again in the not-too-distant future.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Fabienne C.

20 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable maison créole.

Adorable cottage d'1 propreté irréprochable, les photos de l'annonce sont en tout point conformes à la réalité. Décoré avec goût, il ne manque rien, sauf peut-être 1 télévision. Le quartier est parfait, surplombant les plages de St Jean, non pas à 5mns à pieds, mais plutôt à 10 à 15mns, surtout que la pente pour remonter est très raide. Extérieur de la maison extrêmement bien entretenu, et magnifiquement paysagé. Merci à Abigail d'avoir été aussi réactive et efficace après que nous ayons bloqué le coffre 5mns après notre arrivée, alors qu'elle était sur le point d'embarquer. Encore 1 fois toutes nos excuses. Nous avons adoré notre séjour, même si tous les jours hormis le week-end, nous avons été réveillés dès 7h du matin par le marteau piqueur, en raison de la construction d'1 villa juste en face, raison pour laquelle j' ai mis 4* et non 5 pour l'emplacement et environnement. Néanmoins nous recommandons cette adresse dans laquelle nous reviendrons avec plaisir.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

4 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Plan to Come Back Next Year

The location was easy to get to, quiet, and very convenient to the grocery store, beaches, bakery and the airport. The villa was very roomy, clean, comfy and had everything we needed to feel at home. I enjoyed drinking my morning coffee outside with a daily visitor, a local turtle. This place is charming, cozy, and has everything you need to enjoy your stay. We will be back next year and hope to stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela T., Dedham, Massachusetts

19 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Slice of Paradise

We had an outstanding stay at this beautiful cottage. Abigail and her husband were kind and gracious, and the communication was great. The location was terrific for moving about the island- it was exactly as described. We had two delicious meals at Le Piment and two at Kiki-é Mo. A spacious refrigerator and effective cooktop were just two features of the very functional kitchen.. We slept very well in the extremely comfortable bed! Finally, the shower had excellent water pressure. We feel quite fortunate to have found such a fantastic place for our first visit to Saint Barth. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zahra M.

14 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely beach cottage!

Wonderful holiday home. Just as advertised. Good communication from hosts and a lovely stay!!! Thank you.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina C., Atlanta

5 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a special place

Always enjoy staying at this special cottage on the island. Incredible hosts, beautiful accommodations and great location. Truly the best!

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina & David T., Where do you live?

22 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful stay ...

Up the hill above St Jean is this lovely little cottage. Your host is very responsive and a pleasure to deal with. Don't hesitate to book wonderful.....Dave & Tina

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S., New York

18 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cottage

Enjoyable 2nd stay here. Would stay again

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

26 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage and location

Our second visit and we are already planning to come back next year.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

20 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well suited for a single or couple.

I drove all over the island and concluded the location in St Jean to be very desirable from my perspective. Be prepared for an uphill hike from the coast if you are on foot. After a couple of days I viewed it as beneficial once my legs were used to it. The cottage is peaceful and quiet at night with some intermittent street noise during the day. Be prepared to rely on your computer for home entertainment as there is no tv, stereo or radio. The bedroom and bathroom are on two different floors. Outdoor seating/dining is very pleasant Overall an enjoyable experience with some adaptation to the uniqueness of the cottage.

Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

18 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage

My wife and I had a very enjoyable stay at the cottage. The description was very accurate, as it was very clean and comfortable. The location is a very short walk to St Jean Beach which we made use of. Francois was very cordial and asked if we needed anything which we did not. I would highly recommend this cottage and would definitely stay there again, if in St Barts

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will W., Charleston, USA

3 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage

We had a wonderful stay! The hosts were excellent and responded quickly to any questions. The AC works great, kitchen has everything you need, and it was so nice to have a washing machine. Really loved the style of the cottage and so nice to be only a short walk to St. Jean Beach.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura H., Vancouver, BC, Canada

5 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cottage in Paradise

This was the perfect guest house in the perfect location on the island of St Barths. The kitchen is quaint and has everything you need to cook in if you want. There are also some of the most amazing restaurants in St Barths. We did a mix of eating in and out. We loved exploring the island during the day and checking out all the beautiful beaches. I’d recommend getting a car to explore the whole island but do know that the best beach (St Jean) is just down the hill from you. We enjoyed our evenings sipping wine in the private garden. The bed was also very comfortable.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nina C., Atlanta

8 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Spot on the Island

A lovely getaway bungalow perfectly outfitted with thoughtfulness and care. Will be back next year!

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina & David T., Where do you live?

3 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful little St Bart's cottage

Just up the hill above St Jean beach this small cottage for a couple or single to enjoy a holiday on St Bart's. Two levels, with small kitchen and bathroom plus sitting area on 1st floor and below (down a circular staircase) the bedroom. We loved the quiet neighbourhood and the little garden with table and chairs to sit in. Abigail was responsive and helpful with everything .....thanks!

Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

cassandre c., San Francisc, ca

9 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical cottage

This cottage is so special! It is so well built and thoughtfully decorated. The garden is lovely and much fuller now than the pictures represent. Everything is there waiting for you, it is so well-equipped. The little details are an absolute delight! As noted in another review, the bedroom being downstairs was actually fine as the way it was built was specifically to provide light. The location in St. Jean is really perfect. We had a car for a couple days, but didn’t need it to walk to the beach or great restaurants and shops nearby. We truly enjoyed a week here and wish it was a month! Abbigail is so kind and was very responsive to any questions or requests. We had so much privacy even though the cottage was part of a larger property. WiFi was strong as well. The value of this cottage is also to note. It was one of the most affordable in SBH, but really exceeded all expectations. We stayed in a place 4x the week prior and think we enjoyed this spot more. Thank you for sharing, Abigail & Francois!!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nina C., Atlanta

26 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely St Barths Bungalow

Lovely bungalow tucked in above St Jean. Very well thought out -had everything we needed. Hosts were incredible and quick to respond if needed.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

13 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Place to stay in St. Jean

This charming cottage near St. Jean beach was perfect for our couples vacation in St. Barth’s. It was clean, and conveniently located. The decor was beautiful and the hosts went above and beyond and were wonderful to work with. We will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Ron G.

16 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful unit and great location

Wonderful

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best cottage in St Barts

This was an amazing experience for my wife and me. The cottage was perfect in every since. Centrally located to everything. The very warm, and friendly house hostess helped in enjoying the Island through sharing the authenticity of St. Barts. It is a repeat !!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leah F., Wetumpka Alabama USA

9 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

One of the best!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol Ann R., USA

24 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay and decor

There is so much thought put into this lovely place we really enjoyed ourstay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Laura S.

27 May 2019

Stay on St. Barts

Cottage was small but adorable and contained everything we needed. Great location. Unfortunately had to listen to folks jack hammering rock all day long on adjacent property.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brett B., New Orleans, Louisiana United States

13 May 2019

Fantastic place!

The cottage was cozy, comfortable, and wonderfully situated. Our host, Abigail, was gracious and welcoming. Thanks so much for an incredible stay.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Abigail Leese

François has been an architect on the island for over 40 years. I am an architectural photographer and consultant in the hotel business, specializing in guest service. We have two other small properties that we have rented for years to vacation renters. You can see the five-star reviews of these properties on our profile.

Why they chose this property

We have 5 children between us, and extended family in Europe, Canada and the U.S. This house was built as extra family space. We enjoy renting out the guesthouse to quiet guests who want to experience an authentic Saint Barth when family and friends are not using it
We love St. Jean. We walk to the beach nearly each day. There is a bit of a hill coming back but an excellent work out. St. Jean is really the center of the island and close to everything including Eden Rock, Nikki Beach the boutiques, Saline....

What makes this property unique

This authentic wooden cottage was built by local craftsman in the St. Barth traditional style- just as homes have been built for hundreds of years on the island. The doors and windows were are refurbished from old traditional island homes that were demolished. The property is simple, and easy to live in and has a wonderful energy.