Between the three of us it seems we have walked just about every beach in the Eastern Caribbean and have seen a good portion of the luxury villas available throughout the islands. But Mustique has the finest collection of luxury villas we have ever seen. They are truly over-the-top gorgeous, each one unique and exquisite in its own way. Oliver Messel designed several of the popular (along with several of the secret) villas, including
Yellowbird,
Les Jolies Eaux and
Gingerbread, while many of the others have a distinctly Asian flare. One of Bethany's favorite was
Sleeping
Dragon. Located on five acres of gardens just north of Macaroni Beach on its own private bay, the villa is a luxurious fusion of classical Chinese and Caribbean architecture. A central pavilion houses two master bedrooms and a living room with stunning views. There are separate pavilions for two additional master bedrooms and children's bedrooms. A gazebo alongside the 70-foot pool houses a dining area with sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea.
Serenissima, another Asian-influenced villa, overlooks a lush valley with views of the Atlantic, the Caribbean and neighboring islands. It is a Balinese-style villa with polished wood floors, canopied beds and Indonesian antiques. Surrounded by a lily pond, it lies just steps away from Macaroni Beach.
Villa choices range from those with easy access to Mustique's small village and quiet beaches, to villas hidden in the hills or, like Point Lookout, villas built on their own secluded beaches. Two villas popular with families are
Blue
Waters, perched on the northern end of Endeavor Bay near an excellent snorkeling beach, and
Alumbrera, a luxurious villa above Macaroni Beach that includes bedrooms with bunk beds for children. Many of the homes on Mustique have been featured in Architectural Digest. There are currently 89 private villas on the island and 55 of them are available for rent. We felt fortunate to have had the opportunity to see so many fine homes and to be able to offer this caliber of accommodations to clients.
While on the island we stayed at Liselund, the former home of the manager of Mustique Company. Tucked into the northern hills, the four-bedroom villa is cooled by the tradewinds
and commands a picturesque view of neighboring islands. Our days were bookended with an energizing morning swim at Macaroni Beach and a relaxing evening dip in the calm, warm sea. Our staff presented us with delectable choices at mealtimes, serving fetticcini alfredo, grilled mahi and even homemade pizza piled high with fresh toppings. We found ourselves unable to turn down second helpings! Upon request the staff can make a picnic lunch that guests can bring to the beach, or have a staff member bring to the beach. One afternoon we noticed our staff making a meal of grilled breadfruit and callaloo soup for themselves and asked if we could join them to taste these local favorites.
