About Bethany
The Art of Hospitality
Where four decades of passion for St. Barthélemy meet an intuitive sense of what makes each stay unforgettable.
The Art of Intimate Luxury
Where Four Decades of Passion
Meet One Perfect Moment
For more than forty years, Bethany Ludwick has been at the center of St. Barth villa rentals, helping travelers discover the island’s most exceptional private homes and authentic experiences. She began her career with the pioneers of the industry — Wimco and Sibarth — building lasting relationships and gaining an unmatched knowledge of the island’s villas, people, and culture.
Today, Bethany leads the villa rental division of Propco St. Barth, in partnership with longtime friends Valerie Calderon and Vali Portet. Together, they’ve built a full-service company offering luxury villa rentals, real estate sales, and villa management. As St. Barth residents for over 35 years, Valerie and Vali have witnessed the island’s evolution from a hidden Caribbean retreat into one of the world’s most sought-after luxury destinations.
Villas by Bethany reflects Bethany’s lifelong connection to the island. Her approach to luxury villa rentals in St. Barth is deeply personal — grounded in local knowledge, trusted relationships, and an intuitive sense of what makes each stay meaningful. She and her team help guests find the right villa, plan the perfect itinerary, and experience the island as insiders do.
Bethany believes that true luxury isn’t about excess — it’s about ease, authenticity, and feeling at home in a place that’s both beautiful and real. Every villa, every recommendation, every moment is chosen to create a seamless and unforgettable St. Barth experience.
“True luxury isn’t about excess — it’s about ease, authenticity, and feeling at home in a place that’s both beautiful and real.”
When she’s not on the island, Bethany travels aboard the Villa Bethany, their 58-foot Hatteras yacht, with her husband Jon, their Bernedoodle Schatzi, and cats Marbles and Phoebe, sailing between Boothbay Harbor, Maine, and Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Guest Stories
“Bethany has been great at finding us the perfect house to rent, always good restaurant recommendations, and a good concierge to help us with any problem we have had. We would highly recommend her.
Gerry Cooper
Returning Guest
An Invitation to Something Extraordinary
Your St. Barth’s story awaits — ready to be written with the care, artistry, and love that only four decades of devotion can provide.