Luxury Beachfront Apartment on the Beach and Tropical Garden

• Vacation

  Vacation

  • Guest Fred
  • Date of stay 02/15/13
  • Review Submitted 03/12/13
  Beautiful location and service by Isabelle and Mical. Pool and ocean steps away. Homey with all the right touches. We hope to be back again next year.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• merveilleux

  merveilleux

  • Guest Monia L.
  • Date of stay 01/30/13
  • Review Submitted 02/05/13
  Amazing condo with all you need on a beautiful quiet site. The view is fantastic a few steps from the sea. Many beaches to visit nearby. We had a wonderful time. Thank you Michal and Isabelle. We highly recommand this little treasure one week is too short. Monia and Jean Montreal Canada

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• Perfect Honeymoon Hideaway

  Perfect Honeymoon Hideaway

  • Guest charthoman
  • Date of stay 01/26/13
  • Review Submitted 01/31/13
  My new husband and I stayed here for the last two nights of our honeymoon. We thought it was a really beautiful spot to enjoy a quiet secluded stay, and it was. The villa is beautifully decorated and we were very happy with the deck right on the beach. There were a few things that we had trouble with - mostly simple things that the Michal quickly fixed. We are from the US, and forgot a power adapter, which he brought over for us to use. A few things were not working and/or we couldn't figure out but those small things didn't put us out. Be sure to ask how everything works before the property manager leaves (washer/dryer, extra towels, TV, iron, etc.). There was a lovely french pastry shop and pizza shack located within walking distance and I would highly recommend a visit to both. If you are planning on being close to all of the action and attractions, this might not be the place for you. If you plan on renting a car, and want to enjoy peace and quiet with a magnificent beach view, this will be perfect. Taxi's are tricky to locate, and we had to make arrangements in advance for airport pickups, etc. Once you get the lay of the land and explore the island, you will find this villa to be a sanctuary and a good "secret" spot to enjoy a cocktail at sunset. We met our neighbors who were renting for two weeks, and they loved every bit about the location. Communication with property manager was wonderful and our requests/questions were quickly answered. Thank you very much for a wonderful visit. We hope to be back again someday! -Charlynn & Hunter Patterson

  Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Two stars at the most.....maybe.

  Two stars at the most.....maybe.

  • Guest BB
  • Date of stay 12/27/12
  • Review Submitted 01/07/13
  We have been coming to St. Maarten twice a year for the last five years. I have to say this was the worst condo we have ever stayed in. Nothing is as it seems...the picture are old. To start with, the condo was extremely dirty. The pictures look great, but if the condo is dirty......who would want to stay there. The kitchen counters had a layer of greasy, sticky film that appeared as though it had not been cleaned in weeks. I could understand if they had missed some areas, but it was clear there was never an attempt to clean the counters. When I confronted Michal about the dirty counter tops, he said absolutely nothing. Instead, he grabbed a paper towel and wet it and proceeded to wipe the counter. I told him that would not clean the counter and that I could do that myself if I thought that would resolve the issue. He never acknowledged the conditions or offered any resolution. He did however ask me to make a pay the balance of the bill on his computer since we could not connect to the WI-fi. My husband and I were originally asked to pay the balance in cash (huge red flag). The appliances, refrigerator and the seating area was dirty with visible stains. Someone had cut a shower curtain and placed it over the couch as a cover. I discovered a layer of dirt under the couch while retrieving my sandals. There were no voltage adapters for American outlets since the condo is on the French side, although he did bring one after two days for my husband and I to share. Working the television was a complex task and required a visit from Michal to show us how to work it. In addition, there was someone stay upstairs which made us uncomfortable not knowing if the could enter into our side of the condo. We could hear everything that was going on upstairs and I am sure they could hear everything downstairs. After the first night we tried to find another place to stay, but since it was a few days before New Years, every place was booked. Yes, the condo is located on the beach but there is no pillows, lamps or covering like the one that appears in the picture of the outside lounge area. There was no hammock or rugs in the condo. No dryer and not all of the light switches worked. The reviews listed are good, but this was definitely not our experience. I would not recommend staying here.

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• Nettle Bay Beach Club (rental # 250174)

  Nettle Bay Beach Club (rental # 250174)

  • Guest Dave T.
  • Date of stay 12/17/12
  • Review Submitted 01/04/13
  Really really nice location. We were very pleased with the whole process, the entire package from being picked up at the airport, delivery to pick up a rental car and the return to the airport by the car rental folk..Michael had arranged it all. The listing was as it was described and was clean maybe could be a little more done in the maintenance department. Some of the dishes and glasses were cracked...some of the light bulbs were burned out...they really should be replaced. Overall these are very minor things and would not stop us from recommending this property. It certainly was a great place to "hang out ". Lots of things to do and places to eat on the island. Driving was good, about 80 % plus,of the drivers were courteous and cautious.The weather was great!

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• Beachfront Paradise!

  Beachfront Paradise!

  • Guest Rockell W.
  • Date of stay 10/12/12
  • Review Submitted 10/28/12
  My husband, myself and our 2 boys had an amazing time staying at the apartment. Being truly beachfront was wonderful and each day we were either on the beach or in the pool. Not having to walk or drive to the beach made us feel like we were in our own paradise. The location was perfect and very peaceful. Being picked up and dropped off at the airport by Michal made everything very easy. Thank you very much and next time we want to stay longer! A list of recommended best restaurants and things to do would be good to have in the apartment.

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• wish i was there right now....

  wish i was there right now....

  • Guest mel f.
  • Date of stay 06/10/12
  • Review Submitted 07/25/12
  Our first time using this site, and was hesitant that it was legit--but all was perfect- Apt was beautfful--tastefuly decorated and clean. Hana was available by e mail to make arrangements. and to answer quesions during out stay Great pizza place accross the street , good bakery walking distance (but try the one in marigot harbor instead for the best crepes ever). definately recommend booking here. Awesome sunday beach party at bar down the road--Great beaches within 5-10 minute drive (nettle bay not our favorite--very rocky) Would definately return....

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• Home away from Home

  Home away from Home

  • Guest c s.
  • Date of stay 02/07/12
  • Review Submitted 04/11/12
  For three years now we have been coming to St Martin and staying in this lovely apartment in Nettle Bay Beach Club. Every year, as we pack to leave, we feel the regret and every year as the time draws near, we look forward to staying in this same apartment. The simple and elegant furnishings and decorations make it a pleasure to stay here, as well as the location. It is close to all the important amenities. Who could ask for more than to be living on a beautiful beach and across from a pool. It is hard to sometimes leave our "home away from home" as it is so comfortable both inside and outside. When we do go out, everything is close. Baie Rouge, another wonderful beach, is close by. The wonderful town of Marigot is just a six minute drive away. If we don't feel like going to Marigot to enjoy the breads and pastries, we can simply walk a two minute distance and find delicious croissants at the local patisserie. The apartment itself is clean and comfortable and a pleasure to look at. Hana has a lovely eye for decorating and so it has become a haven for our winter escapes. We enjoy cooking our dinners either on the barbeque or the oven. It is comforting to have familiar amenities in the kitchen. Hana even remembers that we love to make "smoothies" and ensures that the blender is out and ready for us! If there is ever a need for anything, Hana tries her best to accommodate us. She is always a quick e-mail away. Because Hana is also a pilates instructor, I have the pleasure of private lessons in the apartment. She has really helped me improve my workout routines! Our neighbours in Nettle Bay Beach Club are friendly and enjoyable to spend time with. They and Hana are what make this place our "home away from home" and we look forward to coming back next year. truly, YOUR CANADIAN FRIENDS

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• Great vacation

  Great vacation

  • Guest Shannan A.
  • Date of stay 03/18/12
  • Review Submitted 03/25/12
  We had a great experience staying at this rental. Our flight was delayed due to fog, I emailed Hana the new flight details and she was at the airport ready to pick us up. Hana drove us to our home for the week and provided information on where to eat, the market and bakery. We rented a car from Hana, she dropped off the keys and we were ready to roll. The pictures are true to life for this rental, we had everything we needed. The island was beautiful, our only regret is that we couldn't stay longer to explore more of the island. Would recommend this rental, it was a stress free vacation, can't wait to go back!

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• Beautiful condo

  Beautiful condo

  • Guest Sheila S.
  • Date of stay 01/31/12
  • Review Submitted 02/09/12
  Our stay at Nettle Bay was beautiful. It started a bit unexpectedly as the condo was double booked and we were put up across the street in another complex having to meet up with Hanna at noon the following day to transfer luggage and then again at 4 to actually get the keys and move in essentially losing the first day of our vacation. Instead of simply taking off a bit of money to rectify the issue there was mention of taking us out for dinner to make up for the inconvenience. Although a wonderful gesture it turned out to be a bit frustrating as there was misunderstandings due to language barriers. Hanna did end up taking us for breakfast on our last day which was lovely but admittedly it would have been nicer to have simply been compensated monetarily as our time on the beautiful island of St. Martin was limited to only 7 days and we put out a lot of time trying to figure out where and when we should meet and eat. The condo itself is beautiful and in a very convenient location with most things within 30 minutes in a car. We were disappointed in the beach on nettle bay however, which is essentially unusable due to poor weather and rough water. Every day we woke up to overcast windy weather and alot of rain which seemed to be only at Nettle Bay. Driving 10 minutes to Marigot or Simpson Bay led to gorgeous hot weather leaving it impossible to just have a day "at home on the beach". The complex itself however was extremely safe and the people were wonderful leaving us happy with our choice of locations. The rental car was great and we definitely put it to great use! Driving on the island was easy and the local people are warm, genuine and wonderful. Addmitedly I think the next time we go we will stay in a location such as Grand Case where there is more to do and driving daily is not essential to have a great beach day, the condo itself is impeccably beautiful however, with all the comforts of home!

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Fees:

• Property Damage Protection: $49
• Taxes Not included

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