Guide · Updated 2026-09-01
St Barts All-Inclusive: the Twelve Questions Everyone Asks
Twelve real questions, twelve plain answers — the FAQ the island deserved.
On the model itself
Is there a resort? No. Is it a package? No — it is a villa with the stay’s moving parts aligned; each provider bills you directly. Is it only for the ultra-rich? No: the frame scales from an €8,000 week for two to estate living. Who is accountable? One person, which is the entire point.
On money
Deposit? Providers take their own, typically 50%. Hidden fees? None — curation is a flat advisory fee, quoted upfront, never a commission. Tipping? 10% in restaurants if service isn’t included; villa staff by discretion at week’s end. Cheapest good month? November.
On logistics
How far ahead? Three to six months, twelve for Christmas. Can it flex on island? Yes — that is what the watching person is for. With children? The villa model is the best family format the Caribbean offers; see the family guide.
On what makes it different here
The honest answer: the island’s all-inclusive is a design discipline, not a hospitality product — the stay is conceived from the memory it should leave. That is the Memory Designer signature, and it is what this house exists to do.
Questions
Can I get one combined invoice?
No — and be wary of anyone who offers one. Each licensed provider contracts and bills directly; the advisory fee is its own transparent line.
What if a provider fails mid-stay?
That is what orchestration is for: the person watching your week replaces the piece before it becomes your problem.