Cotton House

Originally built as an 18th-century sugar plantation, this exclusive resort sits on 13 acres near the northern tip of the private island of Mustique. It offers 20 guestrooms and suites distributed among several houses and cottages with large verandas, louvered doors, and vintage furnishings. A restored, veranda-wrapped barn houses a “Great Room”–styled dining room noted for its gourmet fare and polished service.

Additional amenities include a fitness center, secluded outdoor pool, and European-style spa with signature treatments and salon services. Complimentary extras include airport transfers, à la carte breakfasts, unpacking and pressing services on arrival, select non-motorized water sports, and weekly sunset cruises. A dive shop, two tennis courts, and two beaches (one on the Caribbean, one on the Atlantic) are also on site.