Guide · Updated 2026-08-22
What’s Included in a St Barts Villa Rental (and What Isn’t)
The standard inclusions of a licensed rental — and the lines that surprise first-timers.
Included as standard
Daily or six-day housekeeping, all linens and pool towels, pool and garden care, wifi, welcome basket on arrival, and a greeter who opens the house. Licensed rentals include local taxes and service in the quoted rate.
Included in the better houses
Beach kit (chairs, umbrellas, coolers), gym access or in-house gear, a stocked espresso setup, and increasingly a first provisioning of basics. These small layers are worth a direct question — they vary house by house.
Never included
Chef and provisioning, cars, boat days, spa, childcare — each a separate professional billing you directly. Electricity is included; some houses meter air conditioning beyond fair use, a line to check on estates.
The comparison that matters
Two quotes are comparable only after their inclusion lists match. A €14,000 week with daily staff, beach kit and pool care can undercut a bare €12,000 one — read the list, not the headline. Our rental guides keep the lists honest.
Questions
Are linens and towels really provided?
Always, in the licensed market — including beach towels. Bring nothing but swimwear.
Is daily housekeeping standard even in small villas?
Six or seven days a week is the island norm at every calibre; confirm the exact cadence in the contract.