IXORA VILLA ST. BARTH

First, let us thank Odile and Yves for their hospitality, warmth and care. We could not have felt more welcome from the time we were met at the airport to guide us to the villa to the day we departed a week later.

IXORA is ideal for a couple, comfortable, very clean, and modern, with all the conveniences required for comfortable living, and much more. We especially enjoyed the covered deck complete with gas grille, table and chairs, and lounge chairs. Nothing is better than enjoying a morning cup of coffee on the deck, and just taking in the beautiful island surroundings and the warm breezes. We used the grille to cook most of our meals, both lunch and dinner. We found the local grocery store nearby the airport, a short 10 minute drive from the villa, fully modern and stocked with everything required for inventive culinary creations, and we definitely took advantage of that.

From the villa to the Flamands beach is a short 5 minute fun drive, with the road curving quickly down a good several hundred meters to reach sea level. And what a wonderful beach with warm breezes soft sand, and amazing clear blue water. Being there in June, which is into low season for the island, we found the mile stretch of beach almost to ourselves with only a few other bathers enjoying the sun.

As other have mentioned in their reviews, Odile and Yves were kind enough to secure us local lobsters. Yves expertly cleaned them ready for the grille. What is better than grilled lobster, enjoyed with a wonderful glass of fine wine. NOTHING! Something we were looking forward to, and did not disappoint.

We made almost daily trips to Gustavia, also a short distance from the villa by car, to browse the local shops and enjoy the wonderful harbor area. Swedish history of the town was one of the reasons we chose St Barths for our vacation. Fun to see the mix of Swedish and French cultures, with Sweden having settled the island and later selling it to the French. Both cultures are apparent from the Swedish and French flags flying at the airport, to the street names in Gustavia listed in both French and old Swedish. St Barth is now, of course, part of the French West indies (FWI), so very much a modern French-speaking island with wonderful French bakeries and restaurants as one would expect anywhere in French coastal towns, but mixed with the vibe of the West Indies.

As a final though, we will be back, and perhaps many more times. Regards to Odile and Yves, many thanks.

Very comfortable, clean and well outfitted for a couple to enjoy the island on a reasonable budget!

We have been visiting St Barths many times since 1980. We have stayed in large villas with friends and at hotels that no longer exist. We have stayed in the Flamands area about eight times and believe it is the nicest beach with the proximity to the Petite Colombe Bakery is a big plus. Villa Ixora is a perfect and charming villa that is extremely clean, well designed and well cared for by Yves and Odile. There is everything you could possibly want for a vacation in the villa and we shall return!

Marvelously hospitality from our host and hostess Yves and Odile beginning with a small bottle of champagne!

The property is lovely, in pristine condition, with all the amenities and obviously attentive care inside and out.

It exceeded our expectations and we look forward to returning in the future. It was great.

Ixora is a gem hidden in Flamand. This was our third time to SBH and one of our favorite places to stay. Kitchen was wonderful, we cooked at home a few times; delicious seafood and steaks from the markets. The owners are able to get fresh Lobster if you wish, as well! Both Odile and Yve were incredibly helpful and amazing hosts. Already planning a return trip and strongly recommend this place!