Petit St. Vincent, affectionately known as "PSV," is a legendary private island estate that has spent over 50 years perfecting the art of "disconnected" luxury. Spanning the entire 115-acre island, the resort is designed to feel like a private home rather than a commercial hotel. It is one of the world's most successful examples of a low-impact, high-privacy retreat, where the natural topography—comprising rolling hills, tropical forests, and white-sand beaches—dictates the layout. PSV is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and remains a bastion of old-school Caribbean elegance.
Accommodations & Design The 22 cottages are crafted from local blue volcanic stone and native hardwoods, featuring floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to the ocean. The Hillside Cottages offer panoramic views and maximum trade-wind cooling, while the Beachfront Villas allow guests to step directly from their terrace onto the sand. The interiors are purposefully simple and high-end, utilizing soft linens and teak furniture. Most notably, there are no televisions, no telephones, and no Wi-Fi in the rooms; communication is handled via a mailbox and a flag pole outside each cottage (yellow for service, red for privacy).
Amenities & Inclusions The PSV experience is centered on effortless service and outdoor immersion.
Gastronomy: Two main venues: the Main Pavilion for formal dining and the Beach Restaurant for a more casual, "toes-in-the-sand" experience. Weekly beach BBQs and an extensive wine cellar are highlights.
The Flag System: Guests place a written request in their mailbox and hoist the yellow flag; roaming staff then fulfill the request (from breakfast delivery to cocktail orders) without the guest ever needing to pick up a phone.
Wellness: A Balinese-run spa tucked into the island’s interior forest, and a treetop yoga pavilion overlooking the Atlantic.
Marine & Adventure: A Jean-Michel Cousteau Diving Center is located on-site. Complimentary use of Hobie Cats, kayaks, and Sunfish sailboats is standard.
How Private Is This Island? Privacy at Petit St. Vincent is the resort’s defining characteristic. Because the 22 cottages are spread across 115 acres, the "human density" is incredibly low. The red flag system ensures that staff will not even enter the cottage grounds if the guest wishes to be left alone. There are no day-trippers and no public facilities, making the entire island a secure, sovereign enclave. For those seeking absolute anonymity, the "Island Buyout" option provides exclusive access to the entire staff and all 115 acres, creating one of the most private vacation environments on the planet.
