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On the beach ! Villa ELBA A French Touch unit, pools, tennis, sea view

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel cot
View from property
Outdoor pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
marigot
  • St. Martin Beaches
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mullet Bay Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Maho Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

Nettle Bay

A family-friendly stay in Nettle Bay awaits you at this condo. Within steps you'll find Nettlé Bay and Mercure Beach. .Condo features a washing machine, free WiFi and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site water park and outdoor swimming pool. Added amenities include laundry facilities and concierge services.
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What's nearby

  • St. Martin Beaches - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cupecoy Beach - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Mullet Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Maho Beach - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Simpson Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Palms Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tortuga Beach Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Terrace Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪3 amigos - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

On the beach ! Villa ELBA A French Touch unit, pools, tennis, sea view

St Martin French side on Nettle bay we are very happy to present you the beautiful one bedroom Villa ELBA
Villa Elba is located on the beach, at 10 meters from the Caribbean sea at the Nettle Bay Beach Club. It is very well equipped with a French touch. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, wifi, TV, A large deck in front of the sea. View on Marigot bay and Anguilla island.
At the Nettle bay residence, you have many excellent restaurants and bars located at about 200 and 300 meters, the Mezza Luna Italian restaurant, Fabulous Feast, French traiteur and restaurant. You have also a French grocery Cadisco (also bread) and a "Super A" supermarket at 3 kilometers. At the other side of the road, 300 meters from the residence, you have a grocery a pastry a french bakery a very good restaurant le Mezza Luna and a famous restaurant, one of the best of the island, « La Cigale » and several other, Hotel Hommage restaurant, le flamboyant restaurant le Mati Beach
At the fine traiteur « Fabulous feast » near the residence, you can order some meals
You can park your rental car inside the residence free of charge - important for car rentals - (by night secured) . We can recommend some good adresses for car rentals.
We enjoy to spend a few time to explain the island, to recommend restaurants, beaches, groceries and activities.
We own or manage several other units
on the French side, on the beach, sea view.

Property manager

MLaure French RF

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Only outside the appartment

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 753 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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Beach Tulip A French Touch... On The Beach

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to On the beach ! Villa ELBA A French Touch unit, pools, tennis, sea view?

Yep, On the beach ! Villa ELBA A French Touch unit, pools, tennis, sea view is a short 18-minute walk from Red Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats.

Does On the beach ! Villa ELBA A French Touch unit, pools, tennis, sea view have a pool?

On the beach ! Villa ELBA A French Touch unit, pools, tennis, sea view has a pool and a communal pool.

Does On the beach ! Villa ELBA A French Touch unit, pools, tennis, sea view have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is On the beach ! Villa ELBA A French Touch unit, pools, tennis, sea view family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a water park and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that On the beach ! Villa ELBA A French Touch unit, pools, tennis, sea view is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at On the beach ! Villa ELBA A French Touch unit, pools, tennis, sea view?

No, On the beach ! Villa ELBA A French Touch unit, pools, tennis, sea view does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at On the beach ! Villa ELBA A French Touch unit, pools, tennis, sea view?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at On the beach ! Villa ELBA A French Touch unit, pools, tennis, sea view?

No, pets are not allowed.

On the beach ! Villa ELBA A French Touch unit, pools, tennis, sea view Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonder place to stay

We love the location of Nettles Bay Beach club. The unit was perfect for our stay and love the views. We will rent again in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer p., LA/NY/DC

Liked: Cleanliness

Always a pleasure!

Tropical Storm Philippe didn’t slow us down. We enjoyed exploring the island during the storm, we drove the entire island for hours exploring in the rain! Good friends, food and we love coming to Nettle Bay Beach Club. Marie is a super host. We’ve rented from her 3 times and will be back again soon to stay in another of her lovely properties! Merci beaucoup, Marie!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place!

The property was exactly as listed - excellent. Walk out of the condo about 10 meters to the Caribbean! A rental car is a must, however, to access restaurants, well stocked grocery stores, and activities. Will likely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place, just a few small issues

We loved our stay at Beach Tulip (Condo Elba) and we'd recommend it to anyone. Marie was lovely to deal with, communicative and helpful. The condo was clean and nicely furnished and we felt like it was a good value. We prefer it to any place in Simpson Bay or the more crowded places on the island. The beach is as pictured except when we went (Febuary, 2023) there was a lot of Sargasum grass in the water at the shore, which is not ideal for swimming. Many of the beaches on the island have the same issue. Also at the time we were there, the condo next door was being renovated so there were frequent sounds of jack-hammers and the like during the day. Water service was interrupted several times, once for a whole day but this apparently is common in many parts of the island. Also, the grill didn't work when we needed it (may have been out of gas...). Overall I would definitely recommend this place especially if you're looking for privacy, outdoor space close to the beach and great location.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

The cottage is just as pictured and lovely. We loved the patio view so much. The pool was very nice too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annabet H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary by the Caribbean Sea

The villa is perfect. The views outside on the deck were incredible and we simply could not stop being captivated by them. From sunrise to nightfall when all of Marigot lights up across the water on the other side, we were simply stunned. There is a marina across the way so there were endless boats to watch for even with port and starboard lights meandering through the reflecting sea. Everything was as we remember it in Nettle Baie and all of our favorite places and people on our beach days at Mullet Bay reminded us quickly why we love it there so. You will not be disappointed by this villa if you are looking to decompress in Heaven for a while. Thank you to Marie-Laure for your expertise. Even though you were in France with your family, you were always just a text away and you never let us down. It was a pleasure to meet you in person at checkout. The full time residents are charming and very helpful. We had a perfect vacation. Do not hesitate to rent this unit if it comes across your search. Au revoir, Annabet
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Toes in the sand

Morning coffee with sunrise and toes in the sand. Excellent unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

It was very, very clean. Location was wonderful. View was fabulous. The ocean is so close.Everything is as pictured and listed. Everything about the property is wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cyril F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay at SXM

Overall great experience! We really enjoyed Laure’s place. One of the best parts was waking up to the ocean right outside of your door. Beautiful views and even nicer outside furniture than pictured with. Pool is a stones throw from the condo. Laure had so many great suggestions for activities, beaches and restaurants, which we greatly appreciated. She had thought of almost everything - beach chairs, towels, snorkel gear, well equipped kitchen etc. As long as you rent a car, you can get anywhere on the island in under 30 minutes. Plenty of parking on site. We would definitely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Gwen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Solid value

First, property manager Marie-- fantastic. The apartment was perfect for a couple. Full functional kitchen. French supermarket/bakery 5 mins walk. A few nice restaurants nearly. I most enjoyed the walk out semi-covered deck just steps from the rolling waves. We swam in the sparkling clean and very large pool twice daily. A few downsides: there is still plenty of very large broken glass in the sand that surrounds the deck, the walk to the water, the walk to the pool (Irma remnants). I picked up what I saw (daily) but be careful. The deck furniture provided was not as shown in the photos but still functional. The backpack beach chairs were much appreciated. A selling point to me was the photo of 2 kayaks...there was only one kayak, no paddle, so essentially there is no kayaking. I brought this to Marie's attention on Day 1 but this could not be resolved. Take care traveling through Sandy Ground as Marie advises-- the local motor bikes create a white knuckle driving experience. All in all given the state of the travel world I am recommending this property to my friends.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erika P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property

The property was just as listed. It was very well appointed and literally right on the beach and steps away from the water. The host was so very welcoming. We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location and amazing view!

We absolutely loved our stay here. The pictures can't possibly show just how beautiful the view is from the patio- the water is steps away. We constantly heard the waves in the background and swam almost everyday (the currents are a bit strong in Nettle Bay, but still very swimmable for us!). Marie was so kind, accommodating, and communicative. We loved the location- close to downtown Marigot and Baie Rouge, and relatively easy driving distance to Grand Case, Anse Marcel, Cul-de-Sac, and Orient Bay- but quieter than many of the other resort areas. (We were very glad we rented a car so that we could easily explore the island.) Also the restaurants nearby are incredible- we especially loved Mezza Luna and La Tropicana! After much exploring across the island, we were very glad that this is where we had chosen to stay. If/when we travel back to St. Martin, we will 100% stay here again and would highly recommend it!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Faith C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Our host Marie was absolutely fantastic! She met us and explained everything to us including giving us some of her favorite restaurants, island activities, and shopping. Marie even connected us with a nurse Cecile who came to the condo to perform our COVID testing for return to the US. 2 of the pools were closed for maintenance which was a bummer, because the one was closest to us, but we spent most of our time at the beautiful beaches of the island instead. Beautiful location close to everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

My husband and I and our 9 year old daughter stayed in June for a week. We had excellent communication from Marie and everything was just as it was pictured online! We were greeted upon arrival and given everything we needed to make our trip a success. Marie provided many helpful tips on all things vacation in both St. Martin and Sint Maarten! She had an entire binder which even included how to use all of the items in the condo with diagrams! The washer and dryer is all in one and we definitely would not have known how to use it otherwise! Everything was provided to make your stay very comfortable! There was even coffee and creamer already there for our first morning. The view is spectacular and the location was wonderful to access both sides of the Island. Getting a car is a must if you plan to travel from your location. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Judy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Villa

Everything was as listed per description. Jean-Pierre was great to deal with. The only problem we had was part way through our stay we had no water due to water line break on the French side of the island. The owner put us up in a hotel for a couple of days & refunded the rest of our stay so we could stay on the Dutch side that had no water issues.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jill Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and heavenly setting just steps from the ocean

We had a wonderful 6 night stay at the beach tulip. We had three of us on the trip, and our daughter slept on a very nice pull out bed. We slept in a master bedroom that was very comfortable. The condo was immaculate. Outside the sliding doors is the beautiful ocean and nice deck/sitting area. After that is the beach and ocean. It was not as rough as other parts of the island, but wasn't completely calm. A block or two away is a grocery store with anything you may need, and a block further up is a gourmet grocery store with an "express" restaurant which is great for breakfast or lunch. Jean-Pierre was there whenever you needed him, and he's great to talk to about things to do on the island and is a great guy. There's 2 open pools on the property, and they are fixing the other 2 that were damaged in the hurricane 2 years ago.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice, Very Clean, Very Well Stocked, Great Owner

Condo is directly on a beach and is clean and very quiet. Proprietor is very kind and responsive and friendly (he helped when the rental car got a flat tire and got the rental agency on the phone for help). Kitchen is great and has everything (and more) than you need. Air conditioners worked well and TV was very large with Netflix provided. Gotta love being able to wake up and look out of a double-sliding door picture window for an unobstructed ocean view !!! The one "negative" was that there is no pool at the location (despite being shown in the last picture). That said, the "sister" facility arcorss the street lets you use their pool which is wonderful. I would certainly stay again. So much nicer than a hotel !!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

rebecca c., Cape Neddick, Maine

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Our stay was wonderful. Our family of four really enjoyed all the amenities this place Had to offer. The condo was very clean and equipped with everything you could Think of for a great vacation. Jean Pierre has thought of everything, even providing coffee and champagne for your arrival. Beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, even beach toys, etc.. so many of those Things you just don’t want to lug over in your suitcase. The kayaks were a great addition as well. Bed was comfortable, shower was nice, the fully stocked kitchen was so convenient. The pull out couch was surprisingly very comfortable and perfect for our kids. Even had Netflix on TV. Can’t say enough great Things. Thanks so much Jean-Pierre for making our stay amazing. Hope to see you again soon!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynn N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely wonderful property

Wonderful property, perfect location on the island. Have been coming annually to St Maarten/St Martin for 20 years, best experience by far. Literally right on the beach, feet from the water All pictures from site are right on Wonderfully decorated, all the comforts of home Jean-Piere perfect owner/manager, extremely nice french gentleman We will definitely be looking to book again next year
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

This place was everything described and more. It is extremely clean and has an incredible view. The neighbors were also very friendly and we never felt unsafe in the area. We definitely hope to return in the future! Jean-Pierre was a very kind and gracious host. He made us feel so welcome. Although I didn’t have any problems to contact him about, I have no doubt he would have responded immediately. He also recommended a very nice rental car company that picked us up and dropped us off at the airport. It made the entire arrival and departure process very easy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S., Clive, iowa

Great first stay on St Martin!

The Beach Tulip was exactly as described - and perfect for our stay! Excellent service from Jean-Pierre, and great amenities. We had plenty of room, a terrific kitchen, and a great patio that we spent a lot of time on watching the ocean. The restaurants and market nearby were great too. All the neighbors are friendly and the area seemed very safe. Side trips to Anguilla and St Bart’s were easy and fun. This was a great alternative to the touristy hotels! Merci!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rick P., Milwaukee

Just as Everyone Says!

There is not much we can add to the many complimentary comments made by others, and we agree with all of the compliments. Jean-Pierre is the ultimate host! We. Have been traveling to a different Caribbean island every February since 2011, and Jean-Pierre is the most cordial, helpful and concerned host we have ever encountered. He helped make our trip quite enjoyable. The condo is perfect for two people. We mostly sit on the beach and jump into the water when we get too hot. As such, this unit was seemingly made for us. The common pool is not repaired yet from the hurricane, but the ocean is accessible, not too cold nor too rough. We can’t comment on the TV or air conditioning since we did not turn either on even once. We agree a car is essential. There are some restaurants one can walk to, but more in Grand Chase, Maho and the Marina. Do Not Miss the Marina! We had three great meals there - at Tropicana, La Petite and Be Cool. The island is recovering from the hurricane nicely. I wouldn’t avoid St. Martin because of it, and know that there is a tremendous amount of activity, so it is getting more “back to normal” every day. Thank you, Jean-Pierre for your hospitality and for letting share your little piece of paradise! Rick and MaryKay
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stanley L., Miami, USA

One Of the best experiences I’ve ever had

The property was amazing and just as described. Jean Pierre was very professional and made our stay very accommodating with everything we needed. When we arrived to the island we were able to catch a taxi to his place and he took us around town to find the best car rental place available. After that we dropped our bags off and he gave us a run through of the property and also gave us knowledge on where everything is. When he opened the fridge he had left some Momentos for us which included champagne and a traditional drink from St. Martin! We didn’t want to leave and we are already planning our next trip to stay at the same property. The peacefulness and equanimity you get at this property is second to none! The best!! St. Martin rocks!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S., Grosse Pointe, MI

Ultra modern French living.

We did not know what to expect to find after Irma ravished the Island. Jean Pierre's Beach Tulip is a flower surrounded by weeds. About one in six units were refurbished and inhabited in Nettle Bay Beach Club. A lot of building going on, starting early, even on week ends. Building debris and equipment haphazardly placed on the property. Broken glass in the sand, so shoes a must. These things not Jean Pierre's fault or control. We made the best of it by exploring two different beaches daily. Two chairs, an umbrella, beach towels and cooler (all provided) kept us happy on the beach. Sunscreen a must, bathing suits optional on most beaches. Need a car to get around and explore the great restaurants. The view is spectacular from the deck. The kitchen really well stocked for meal prep. There is a market walkable, and a super market a close drive. The Island has come a long way in 1 1/2 years since the Hurricane. There is a long way to go.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rod C.

Beach Tulip after Irma - better than ever!

We loved our stay in the Beach Tulip. The condo itself was very tastefully decorated, clean and all of the conveniences of home - perhaps more than one might have at home. Jean-Pierre was a sincere, reliable and most gracious host. Well-informed as to restaurants, activities, local traditions (market times and "lolos") the beaches and their particular attributes made enjoyment of the island easy and accessible. With Jean-Pierre's perfect guidance on the excellent local butcher, bakery and wine store we were able to enjoy eating and drinking in the comfort and luxury of the "Beach Tulip" condo while experiencing the beautiful breezes and the view from the deck. No doubt the hurricane was tragic and devastating but everything we needed was restored and we almost wondered if it was improved in the restoration. The Beach Tulip, for example is newly and perfectly refurbished and appointed in Jean-Pierre's impeccably good (and a bit avant garde) taste in interior design. We also really appreciated that though some of the beaches are back to the holidayish, touristy euphoria with umbrellas, hamburgers, rum and Corona ... other beaches are deserted or with just a smattering of people on them. We loved having beautiful Caribbean beach and rolling waves to ourselves, or virtually to ourselves. For all of that, our favourite swimming was just a 100 foot walk down our own beach and from the front patio doors of the Beach Tulip. We were almost always alone on that half mile of beach with that beautiful aqua-marine water to just float, swim or bob around in. We usually started our day with coffee out on the deck with a view of the twinkling lights of Marigot in front of us and the fantasy-like yachts in the bay to the left of us under the moon and stars. The darkness transformed to the pink of the dawn breaking over the mountains behind Marigot. We ended our days with cocktails on the same deck as the breeze cooled us after a day in the sun and sea. Don't miss a day trip on the catamaran "Arawak" where you will have a day on the water, a swim at a gorgeous beach on Anguilla and a very tasty lunch provided. You don't have to worry much about making the arrangements - the skipper, Rodney, is beside you in the next condo! Our only regret is only getting into a few of the many really excellent restaurants on St. Martin/Maarteen - Jean-Pierre provides you with several pages of recommendations. And do rent a car from Claude as Jean-Pierre recommends.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2019