Villas to Rent

To get the true Mustique experience, book one of the island’s seventy-five villas.

• Room for family and friends who want to travel together
• A variety of styles and decor to suit anyone’s taste
• A full-staff, including chefs, who make vacation feel truly relaxing

While first-timers might book a room at the Cotton House or Firefly, regulars know that the best way to vacation on Mustique is by renting one of the island’s wonderful homes, which range from cozy two-bedroom cottages to sprawling ten-bedroom estates. All villas are staffed by a chef, housekeeping and butler service, but the range of architecture and interior design couldn’t be more diverse. A few Indagare favorites: a grand hilltop home well-equipped for young families; a sexy, Mexican-style villa with separate guest quarters as well as a private gym, office, media room and tennis court; a Moorish palace boasting some of the island’s best views; a traditional Messel home set on the beach and staffed by one of Mustique’s best young chefs.

All villas rent by the week, except during peak holiday periods when two- or even three-week minimums are the norm, as are sky-high prices and very limited availability. Those who score the best homes at Christmas, New Year’s or Easter plan well in advance and have deep pockets. Because the island has excellent weather year-round, however, there are plenty of alternatives to the peak season. Try for Thanksgiving, Spring Break (European and American school holidays usually don’t coincide) and summer, when many of London’s glamour girls decamp here with their kids.

Anyone who wants the quintessential Mustique experience should book a villa. As one of Mustique's preferred travel agencies, Indagare knows the houses and has preferred booking access and amenities.