C'est la Sea

This vacation villa right on Great Cruz Bay, on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, has gone from eyesore to landmark, thanks to a major restoration following Hurricane Irma's direct hit on the island in 2017. That storm severely damaged the home's roof, which was already in need of structural repair, and underscored the need to seal in its largely open-to-the-elements floor plan more securely. The finished result makes the most of the stunning location – the owners have rechristened the place “C'est la Sea," which could be any Francophone's utterance upon arrival. Its new, stunning blue metal roof stands out against the island's green hills and has made the place a navigational aid and spawned a raft of imitators in the process.