Extraordinary Vacation with Friends

Guest: Lisa (Oakland)
Date of Stay: 11/27/10 Review Submitted: 12/30/10

When you celebrate a special occasion such as a 50th birthday with friends you want everything to be perfect. When we booked Villa Sunrise we had no idea just how much better than perfect it could be. We had never been to the Caribbean or St. Barths and did not know what to expect. Peggy was wonderful from the moment we contacted her and throughout our stay. She assisted us in the arrangement of the car rental, airports and connecting flights, restaurants, shops and a scuba trip. Her brother Philippe was also extremely helpful in picking us up at the airport and showing us around the Villa. The online pictures of Villa Sunrise are lovely but seeing it for the first time was breathtaking. The outdoor living space was our favorite and we spent our time there enjoying the sunsets. We enjoyed the pool in the afternoon and cooked a couple of meals on the barbeque. We loved the island and those who live there. All of the shop keepers were very friendly and we found amazing restaurants. And the beaches were stunning. We will be back and will encourage our other friends to join us so that we can book both Villa Sunrise and Villa Mystique. We could not have had a better time and Peggy was responsible for making it happen. What an extraordinary vacation.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

SIMPLY HEAVEN.....

Guest: Mark (NJ, U.S.A)
Date of Stay: 07/08/10 Review Submitted: 09/13/10

You will never want to leave Villa Sunrise. The views are amazing , the pool refreshing and its location on the island is the best. We had four couples down here for a 40th birthday and we could not have picked a better villa. The outside living area and the pool are SOOO RELAXING , VERY PRIVATE and SPACIOUS. Peggy was right there for all our needs, ie dinner reservations, taxi help or simply good advice about the island. We were a short drive to Flammands and Gustavia and a good walk up the hill from Nikki Beach and St Jeans beach. We hope to come back to St Barths each year, and when we do come back, we will back at VILLA SUNRISE each time. I would recommend this villa for couples, families with older children ( no shallow end in the pool) and Rock stars....

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

A touch of Heaven

Guest: GMM (New York)
Date of Stay: 07/21/10 Review Submitted: 07/29/10

This place is amazing. We absolutely loved the villa; everything was really perfect, super clean and special. It is the best spot on the island with breathtaking views and easy access to the beach of St Jean, one of the best on earth for kids, clean and gentle warm water, with easy snorkeling for kids. Upon arrival, we were greeted at the airport by Peggy, the manager and the sweetest person on the island (no kidding!!). We were a bit skeptical about the small airplane but actually it was a very pleasant and safe trip (better than CO to Newark!!) + fun for kids. We rented a 4WD (highly recommended since the entire island is full of hills) and drove to the villa which was literally two minutes away. The house is very spacious, clean and equipped with the latest technology (ipod dock, flat screen, wifi...). The pool was perfect size, warm and lots of towels were provided (+umbrellas and beach chairs). All bed rooms had air-conditioning and mosquito net. Decor was beautiful, casual elegance. Furniture was good-quality and in generally good shape. A crib was also provided for my daughter. Last but not least it was nice to know we could rely on Peggy if we had any questions or needed anything, anytime. She did stop by a few times during the week to make sure everything was fine. Bottom line it was an unbelievable vacation and we felt we were 1 week in paradise and YES, I would recommend this property to a friend or relative.

Recommended for:Families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Wonderful Villa!

Guest: Eva (Puerto Rico)
Date of Stay: 06/17/10 Review Submitted: 07/18/10

My husband and I have been visiting St Barts for the past 18 years and have seen many properties, Villa Sunrise is a find! The villa is very spacious, comfortable and well designed. We were superbly taken care of by Peggy and Philippe, they are very attentive and kind. Villa Sunrise has gorgeous views, privacy, a great pool, and a fully equipped kitchen. When we came back in the afternoon after a day of beautiful beaches and great food we felt great relaxing at the pool. Don't miss Santa Fe Restaurant on your way to Governors beach. Villa Sunrise is a jewel set in the tropical setting of St Barts. Villa Sunrise is a treasure which we plan on enjoying again soon!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Beyond Our Expectations

Guest: PapaNanna (Duxbury, MA USA)
Date of Stay: 05/10/10 Review Submitted: 05/28/10

Our son and now daughter-in-law were married in St. Barhts. Although we have traveled extensively, we had not spent much time in the Caribbean. We were thrilled with St. Barths and Villa Sunrise. The villa is just as pictured, with spectacular views, very comfortable indoor/outdoor space. The proximity is St. Jean is a plus, with that being central, everything on the island was easily accessible. The villa is clean, with daily maid service, very functional. There were five of us, but the villa could have easily handled four couples. We hosted a rehearsal dinner for 26 at the villa. Peggy and Philippe went out of their way to assist us. Prior to arriving, Peggy had researched restaurants and chefs, menus and wines for us. We decided to host the dinner at the villa and were delighted. The meal was fabulous and everything was absolutely perfect. We would highly recommend Villa Sunrise and hope to return.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Sunrise Villa

Guest: Westerly (dallas, texas, usa)
Date of Stay: 04/19/10 Review Submitted: 04/28/10

We had an excellent stay at Sunrise Villa. The location could not be any better (unless of course it was right on the beach) but it is right up the hill in St. Jean, a very short distance from the best beach (St. Jean) and hotel (Eden Rock) on the island and a short drive to the main town in Gustavia The outdoor area of the house is especially nice and has lots of seating that can accommodate many people. The view is fantastic, and our little daughter loved watching the planes land and take off at the airport nearby. The bedrooms were cozy, with mosquito netting on all beds which unfortunately is a must in St. Barths. The house was well cleaned every day by a lovely housekeeper. The best part was the management...Peggy and Phillipe, who were incredibly accommodating and helpful. They made sure we were very well taken care of, gave us advice on dining, diving, beaches, etc. They are great people. One thing to note is there is not a shallow area in the pool if you have young kids or disabled guests who might need that sort of thing. However, our kiddo was happy playing on the pool stairs and going to the beach. As for recommendations nearby: we liked food from Maya's To Go, enjoyed lunch and swimming at the Eden Rock hotel which had a very calm beach great for our young daughter. Nikki Beach was fun for lunch, drinks, music etc. esp. on Sunday. La Plage was also great for renting beach chairs by the ocean and having lunch or drinks. L'Isola was wonderful upscale Italian in Gustavia. Shell beach was also fun, lots of kids there. Enjoy!!!

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Guest: Marcela2 (-)
Date of Stay: 06/28/09 Review Submitted: 06/28/09

Stayed June 10 - 24th (extended our stay !). House is very well located and practical to reach St Jean Beach, Gustavia, Saline, etc. Views are spectacular, pool is large, rooms and kitchen are very nice. We were 4 people and we had a great time, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND this Villa. Peggy and Phillippe were very helpful too and were always at our disposal for anything we needed.

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