North Island is a private island in the Seychelles, and its accommodation counts eleven villas. Each measures 4,890 square feet, handcrafted from local materials in the style the island calls barefoot luxury, with panoramic oceanfront views and what the brand describes as a supreme sense of exclusivity.
The villas are individually handcrafted by Seychellois and African craftsmen from wood, local stone, and glass, with thatched roofs and two bedrooms each. The construction used local materials harvested during the island's rehabilitation, so the buildings read as an extension of the place rather than an imposition on it.
Villa North Island, also known as Villa 11, is the standout. While villas one through ten sit along Anse d'Est Beach, Villa North Island tucks 750 square metres into the takamaka forest, with panoramic views and a design set apart from its siblings.