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C O U R T E S Y O F T H E M U S T I Q U E C O M PA N Y A pool with a view that never gets old at Les Jolies Eaux, Mustique retreats villas to book LES JOLIES EAUX , MUSTIQUE , ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES If you've watched The Crown, you'll know about Princess Margaret's breezy Caribbean hideout where she famously held glamorous parties. Designed for her in the late 1960s by Oliver Messel, it's located on the star-studded island of Mustique, where recurring visitors include Kate Moss and Mick Jagger. Set on a peninsula surrounded by lush greenery, the five-bedroom villa is totally secluded on a ten-acre plot. Since Les Jolies Eaux was sold in 2001, the layout, architecture, and design detailing have remained the same–the courtyard entrance, five en-suite bedrooms, and two glimmering pools. Princess Margaret's original bed still sits in the master bedroom. It also still comes with a private team of staff (including a chef and butler), staggering views of the ocean, and ample terrace space for hosting extravagant soirees. royal From country compounds to Caribbean cottages, the British Royal Family has no shortage of real estate. Most of us are familiar with the grand facades of Balmoral and Buckingham Palace, but few have seen what's inside. The internet has shared rare glimpses: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hosting then President Barack and Michelle Obama in a homey, cream-colored living room at Kensington Palace, or Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, lounging on a floral print couch at her vacation home in Mustique. Where many of these homes were (and still are) exclusively for the family, some are also available to rent. Here, three residences where you too can have a Crown-worthy experience. Even if you're not a member of the family, you can still vacation like royalty. BY MARY HOLLAND BALHAR B O U RSH O P S .CO M