The gazebo and its daybed by the pool at Villa Amara

Saint-François, at the Pointe des Châteaux, Guadeloupe

A Creole villa,

A tropical garden overlooking a saltwater pool, beaches and coves a few minutes' walk away.

Outdoor living

Enjoy the sunshine, lulled by the trade winds

Welcome to Villa Amara, a Creole house tucked away in the upper part of the Karukéra residence. Located at the Pointe des Châteaux, at the far end of Grande-Terre, the residence is 6 kilometres from the centre of Saint-François.

Away from prying eyes, in a very quiet residence, the villa guarantees privacy and comfort for two, and up to six guests.

All on one level, the villa offers different spaces in which to experience different moods.

A thatched gazebo to lie down and laze under; the saltwater pool (serviced twice a week); a covered terrace with its lounge area; a barbecue; a bar opening onto the kitchen.

Up to 6 guestsideal for family or friends
2 bedroomsincluding a fully independent master suite
Private poolnot overlooked
Beaches 200 m awayLes Salines, Anse Tarare
Air conditioningbedrooms and living room
Unlimited fibreto stay connected

Aerial view: the villa, its pool and gazebo surrounded by palm trees — From above: the pool and gazebo, wrapped in greenery

Your own bubble

Just like home, in the tropics

Here, you unwind… and recharge your batteries.

A private gardenPlanted with palm trees, it frames the villa.
A saltwater poolAt a pleasant temperature whatever the time of day, for a few lengths, some aqua aerobics or simply floating. It is serviced twice a week.
In a residence made for holidaysThe Karukéra residence is mainly devoted to tourism, in the seaside resort of Saint-François. Everything is designed for a pleasant stay, 6 kilometres from the golf course, the casino, the marina, the fishing harbour, the big supermarkets (Monoprix, Auchan, Carrefour) and the airfield…

A day at the villa

From sunrise to sunset

The sun rises quickly, very quickly and very early all year round: between 5:30 and 6 am. It sets fast, between 5:30 and 6:30 pm.

Dawn and dusk last only a few minutes, and when the sky blazes, red and black briefly embrace.

The villa offers every comfort to relax there all day long.

Gallery

In pictures

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The thatched gazebo and its daybed by the pool

The villa from above: the house, pool and gazebo in the heart of the garden

Our story

Arthur & Rachel, born and raised here

Brother and sister, born in Guadeloupe, we took our first steps on this small piece of land between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, lulled by the trade winds, its colours and its scents.

We wanted to share our experiences with you, who honour us by coming to spend some happy moments here. The watercolours on this site come from our travel journal: each one was born from our own photographs.

Why “Amara”?
In Igbo (West Africa), Amara means “grace”. In Sanskrit, it evokes what never fades. Two meanings that suit us well: gracious hospitality, and moments meant to last.

Surroundings

Our favourite spots, from our journal

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On the doorstep

Pointe des Châteaux

A protected site since 1997, managed by the Conservatoire du littoral, the forestry office and the town. Anse à la Gourde is home to one of the major pre-Columbian archaeological sites in the Caribbean; Anse à l'Eau, one of the best preserved in the archipelago. Close by, Anse Tarare is Guadeloupe's only naturist beach, affiliated with the French Naturist Federation (FFN).

Just next door

Saint-François

The golf course, the casino, the church, the marina and its many shops and restaurants.

On the way to the villa

Kreol West Indies art gallery

Just before you reach the villa, containers covered in murals mark an open-air gallery: 200 works by 35 artists, a museum space covering 4,000 years of Guadeloupe's history and a shop open 7 days a week.

See you soon

We hope Villa Amara will offer you, in turn, a little of the grace and Creole gentleness that made us want to share it.

— Arthur & Rachel