Arc En Ciel sits amongst the Piton mountain range on Beau Estate. The home’s various verandas, jalousie shutters, and wooden railings echo Old World Caribbean architecture.

Petit Piton towers over Arc En Ciel, and the ocean is a few hundred yards away. The home is made up of a number of small pavilions connected by verandas, so there’s several spots to relax and soak up the sun. Landscaped gardens envelop the property in a wide variety of tropical flowers and trees. On the lower level, there’s an outdoor living area under the large, covered patio. Enjoy casual dining and drinks at the bar after taking a swim in the extensive infinity pool. The pool weaves through the patios and ends in a stone grotto with a waterfall and small windows. There’s also an observation tower with two levels of lounging space.

The living and dining rooms sit in the center of the house and are tastefully furnished. A TV, stereo, and DVD player provide entertainment. The formal dining table can seat 10, and opens to one of the patios. A modern, well-equipped kitchen and laundry room complete the villa. Arc En Ciel is maintained by its resident staff seven days a week, which includes a housekeeper, maid, and maintenance man. Chef service and a gardener are also available.

Arc En Ciel has five air-conditioned bedrooms, each with its own TV, DVD player, and stereo. The master suite has a queen bed and a patio facing Petit Piton. Its ensuite bathroom also has a glass wall facing Petit Piton, so guests can enjoy views of this mountain from the soaking tub and the shower. The suite opens to its own swimming pool and sun deck in an enclosed garden. The other two queen suites also have a private patio and an ensuite bathroom with a shower and tub. The fourth and fifth bedrooms are situated downstairs and open to the swimming pool. Each has two twin beds, a private patio, and an ensuite bathroom with a shower and tub. The living room also has a sofa bed.

Arc En Ciel sits above the sea and is a short distance from Sugar Beach. Soufriere, a sleepy fishing village, is the nearest town. This area is a World Heritage site, and features a volcano, waterfalls, snorkeling at Anse Chastanet, and Diamond Estate’s exotic tropical gardens and mineral baths.