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Beachside Cottages - on the Beach!!! [#31377] | View Property
Beacon Hill
Cottage, 1 Bedroom + Convertible Bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 1-2)
$800-$1400/wk
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Beautiful beachside cottage, near to great beaches and conveniences.
Guest: Froggie
(Washington DC)
Date of Stay: 03/14/12
Review Submitted: 03/22/12
Comfortable accommodation for a couple, sleep to sounds of the surf from the beach just steps beyond the patio. Some might think that the lack of air conditioning is a problem but given the typical year round climate on Sint Maarten - highs of 80, lows of 75F, that is irrelevant. Besides the beach right in back, there are several beaches within walking distance, also a good food/drinks market and other shops. Check the location of Beacon Hill Rd on Google Earth and note proximity to luxury condos and hotels.
Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Unmatched privacy
Guest: Christy S.
(Minneapolis, MN)
Date of Stay: 02/11/12
Review Submitted: 02/19/12
We had the opportunity to stay at the studio for five nights. The studio is quaint and has everything you will need. The views from the porch are amazing. The privacy is the best quality. You are within walking distance to Sunsets Bar and Grill and can watch the planes land. You can also walk into Majo for good food and a casino. You are also close to Simpson Bay that has a lot of restaurants and a beach that is very large and offers you a lot of places to choose to lay claim to your own space. Simpson is also where a lot of the excursions leave from. Just note there is a bridge that opens at certain times of the day and cause serious traffic delays. Be sure to find out what time the bridge is going to open and try to avoid Simpson at those times. My favorite part was the "guard" dog "Beacon. He was very friendly, liked being walked and slept in the studio with us. The place is starting to show its age, but for the price you would be hard pressed to find anything better. There is a grounds keeper, Kato, who stays in a small cottage on the compound. Roberta comes every day to clean. Roberta was very nice and did a great job. Also, dealing with the owners was easy. They sent a wonderful packet of information prior to the trip that included suggestions for what to do while there. Beaches, restaurants, sights, etc.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Wat een prachtig plekje
Guest: Anouchka en Helmich
(Holland)
Date of Stay: 01/21/11
Review Submitted: 02/08/11
Wij hebben genoten van dit schattige huisje op een prachtige plek! Behalve een enkele keer een vliegtuig was het complete rust. Een gezellige inrichting en een heerlijk terras. De hond beacon was erg lief en ging telkens mee zwemmen. We werden gastvrij ontvangen door Rebecca en waren verrast dat ze zo'n lekker ontbijt voor ons had gekocht. Het was werkelijk een heerlijke cottage die we iedereen kunnen aanbevelen. Helmich en Anouchka uit Holland.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway
Perfect
Guest: Garnet M.
(Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/08/10
Review Submitted: 01/16/10
Couldn't ask for a better place to spend a vacation. We spent a fair bit of time travelling the island but at the end of the day we couldn't wait to escape to our private and quite patio to BBQ our dinner and watch the sun go down. The property is well kept, private, and is in close (walking distance) proximity to many ammenities and beaches. The owner provided useful information about the island and the caretakers were always happy to answer any questions and provide suggestions. We would not hesitate to re-visit this location or suggest it to our friends or family.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway.
Guest: Michael and Kerri Kinsey
(Fort Worth, Texas)
Date of Stay: 06/01/09
Review Submitted: 05/31/09
My wife and I would like to say that our stay was wonderful, and would highly recommend staying there for anyone. It was a little peice of paradise. We never backtrack on our vacations, but would make an exception here. Rebecca and Cato were wonderful! Beacon became a close friend protecting us from, well nothing.
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Burgeaux Bay - Really beautiful spot!!!
Guest: paul and tommi
(middletown, ct USA)
Date of Stay: 02/04/09
Review Submitted: 10/09/09
Jean was wonderful! Not only was this cottage priced excellent but the owner provided some great info on places to eat and secluded beaches to hit. (Happy Bay was our fav!) The island was beautiful and a great warm up during our cold New England winter. The cottage was perfect, enough room for the two of us (they also have a larger one on the property for families) and completely private. We found the grounds to be well kept, and to have a dog (Beacon) for the week was so fun! The only thing we would have liked was a little more beach in front of the cottage but with storms a lot of the beaches change from year to year- but there are so many other beaches to see that it really didn't matter. Very safe, great price, awesome owner, A great getaway!!!!!!! Paul and Tommi Middletown, CT
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/08
Review Submitted: 12/10/08
Thank you so much for everything. As you have heard many times your place is amazing and in such a perfect setting. Burgeaux Bay Beach provided great views despite the hurricane but we rented a car and saw much of the island and quite a few of the beaches. Your information package was very useful. We met Cato and Rebecca and she had the place spotless every day we came home. Thankk you for your care package when we arrived. The whole week was extremely relaxing and enjoyable from our coffees on the porch in the morning to having a glass of wine while watching the sunset every evening - exactly everything we were looking for. Thank you again and we hope to return.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08
Review Submitted: 07/14/08
Everything was perfect! The cottage was clean, bright, and well stocked with pots, pans, and dishes--everything we needed. We loved not having a TV or computer to distract us from each other. Rebecca, Cato, and Beacon were all wonderful caretakers. The list that Jeanne put together of local bars, restaurants, and beaches was invaluable. We took it with us everywhere.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08
Review Submitted: 06/25/08
Jeanne- Not much I can add to all the comments other than it was like a dream to sit and have my coffee with a view of paradise!! Cato and Rebecaa are great and I completely fell in love with Beacon! Cant wait to come back, Thanks Jeanne!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/08
Review Submitted: 02/11/08
Great vacation .... sorry to have to return home! Sure enjoyed your apartment and hope to return some day! PS Hope I didn't spoil Beacon too much .... it was nice having him around as I always miss my dog when I am away from home!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/08
Review Submitted: 01/25/08
We had a great time. The cottage is located convenient to stores, restaurants, beaches, and foodstores. We liked Sunset Bar, Uncle Harry's and Bajatzu's....Rent a car and try Mullet Beach, Friars Bay, and of course Orient Beach. Really enjoyed Cato, Rebecca, and Beacon. We liked the studio cottage...what a private honeymoon retreat!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/07
Review Submitted: 07/20/07
What a place to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary! Jeanne, thanks for sharing your awesome piece of paradise. We truely relaxed and "decompressed." Rebecca, Cato and Beacon, the "Wonder Dog," were delightful and made us feel right at home. Between swimming, reading, circumnavigating the island and enjoying the sumptuous French cuisine, our trip couldn't have been more delightful. Thanks, Jeanne, for providing such a beautiful place to relax in this busy world of ours!
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Guest: Michael & Donna
Date of Stay: 02/03/07
Review Submitted: 02/02/07
A retreat & paradise. Brought too many clothes – simple and free. Reminder of the book “Gift of the Sea” Shed our troubles and float them out to sea.
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Guest: Ed & Lynn
Date of Stay: 04/16/06
Review Submitted: 04/15/06
What a great place to wake up on Easter Sunday! This little white hideaway was just what we were hoping for… peace & quiet, solitude, yet close by to the hustle & bustle of the island. Our next stop is one of the larger resorts on the island & there’s no way it can beat this!
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Guest: Chris & Hawa
Date of Stay: 04/06/06
Review Submitted: 04/05/06
Our 5th Anniversary...Our arms, shoulders, and backs are still aching from much jet skiing and kayaking as we prepare to leave the white pearl of Burgeaux Bay – with the diffuse feeling we did not spend enough relaxing time on the unique place. But there are so many fun things to do in SXM! The cool trade winds on the hammocks were a true break from out torrid savanna, for sure! We’ll miss this great place.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/06
Review Submitted: 03/25/06
The most relaxing vacation we've ever had! What a tremedous experience in this wonderful vacation retreat. Our expectations were exceeded and the place is even better than the beautiful pictures.
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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 03/01/06
Review Submitted: 02/28/06
Perfect weather – beautiful location – awesome dog! They all combined for the most relaxing vacation ever. We enjoyed everything about our stay at Burgeaux Bay Beach Cottages. Your staff made us feel so welcome and we loved being their guests. We agree with the others that say that pictures cannot do it justice.
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Guest: Debbie
(Trappe, Maryland USA)
Date of Stay: 01/01/06
Review Submitted: 01/29/06
We absolutely loved BBBC! Exploring in a jeep was the best way to learn the island. Hanging out at Sunset Beach Bar watching arrivals & departures with a cocktail in hand, sunsets both there & at the cottage were breathtaking. Cato, Rebecca & especially Beacon were very pleasant & informative. It was the best vacation ever - can't wait to go back & we WILL return!!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/06
Review Submitted: 01/24/06
Thank you for such a wonderful place to call home for our holiday. It was more than we expected. The cottage was comfy, clean with spectacular view of the ocean. We loved the patio, beach, sand and surf. Will definitely return.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/01/05
Review Submitted: 11/25/05
Our return trip to SXM and BBBC! The property was wonderful as expected and we enjoyed the Island better the second time around! Beacon was such a joy to have around. Rebecca and Cato are so friendly, and are a perfect representation of SXM hospitality! We have been recharged to endure the long Maine winter! We'll return to BBBC when we're running low! - PAUL and ELIZABETH
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/05
Review Submitted: 09/08/05
What a wonderful place. We couldn't have asked for a better spot to spend our honeymoon. Very private yet close to anything you could want. The hospitality was better than any five star hotel. We would be happy to return.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/05
Review Submitted: 05/21/05
What an absolutely wonderful place!!!!! Private and beautiful, the ocean views are spectacular. The studio is more beautiful than the pictures on the website. What a relaxing way to spend one's vacation. We will definitely return!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/05
Review Submitted: 02/28/05
The property was a beautiful as the picture. The Staff was very informative with all of our questions. What a wonderful way to spend my 10 Year anniversary. Hope to visit again soon.
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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 02/24/05
Review Submitted: 02/23/05
It’s such a special treat for fun & sun & chillin’. It really can’t be beat! Thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise. It was just what we needed for some much needed R&R. We shall return!
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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 02/17/05
Review Submitted: 02/16/05
We returned to St. Maarten for the third and most memorable trip yet – bringing with us our good friends, who married here next to the cottages. We had been there when they first met 2 years ago and have seen them through to the culmination of their vows and joining of their lives, now as one. “Life isn’t measure by the amount of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breaths away!’
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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 02/15/05
Review Submitted: 02/14/05
As we pack up our things on our final day in paradise we recall the adage of our wedding officiate, just yesterday, here in the courtyard of Burgeaux Bay Beach Cottages… We are “closing the suitcase filled with all of the baggage of our lives before we joined them and opening a brand new suitcase to fill together as we go through our life’s journey.” The first items we place in this new bag are those of our sunny days, peaceful sunsets, and exciting adventures here on the island of St. Maarten. Thank you!
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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 02/01/05
Review Submitted: 01/31/05
We dug ourselves out from under 3 feet of snow to get here for some much needed R&R. This is our 3rd trip to St. Maarten & this is best so far! Great place – pounding surf & the unbelievable color of the water! Thanks to all for making our 39th anniversary so special!
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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 01/09/05
Review Submitted: 01/08/05
Crashing waves – Caribbean breezeBeacon on guard – days at easeJeep at the ready – wine on the chillPic Paradis was a hell of a hill!Such gastronomy – such food to delightEnjoyed a new restaurant each wonderful night.Thank you Cato, Rebecca, and JeanneWe will surely be back – we love what we’ve seen!
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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 01/03/05
Review Submitted: 01/02/05
What a beautiful, peaceful, & relaxing place to stay. The privacy was perfect! Thanks to [your staff] who made us feel welcome and comfortable. We look forward to returning someday soon.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/04
Review Submitted: 12/11/04
We had a wonderful time at the cottages. Beacon along with the staff were a wonderful addition on the island. Enjoyed the ocean breezes at night and the mornings on the patio.
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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 11/13/04
Review Submitted: 11/12/04
How can you say goodbye to a place like this? It has been a perfect break for the rigors of everyday life. We both make our living in television – and were skeptical about how we would spend our time – HA! We are rethinking our careers! Thank you for sharing your perfect island getaway. We hope to be back. Thank you.
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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 11/08/04
Review Submitted: 11/07/04
Wow! What a perfect place to spend our honeymoon, even more beautiful than either of us had imagined. We spent a few days exploring this beautiful island and found we liked it here best. Pic Paradis was breathtaking, and a stroll down Orient was unforgettable. Yet, we were happy to call [Burgeaux Bay Beach Cottages] our home. We truly had a wonderful week in the sun.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/04
Review Submitted: 08/09/04
We spent a beautiful week in this very special cottage by the ocean. It was everything that we hoped for...sunshine, blue waters. The addition of a very friendly staff and the companionship of Beacon made it perfect. Thanks for some very wonderful memories.
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Guest: Jane B.
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Date of Stay: 08/01/04
Review Submitted: 08/03/04
Wonderful location and very attentive staff! Studio was situated perfectly by the beach. Thank you also for your helpful information about beaches and restaurants.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/04
Review Submitted: 05/12/04
This has got to be one of the finest places to stay on the island. We found it on the net and spent one awesome week there. The staff was so kind and helpful, the studio was just about 40 feet from the sea and the beach was so clean. Everything in the studio worked perfect it was very comfy and the extras were outstanding. So many wonderful memories will always be with us from this vacation. Don & Denise Savannah, GA. 05/2004
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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 04/24/04
Review Submitted: 04/23/04
We were here for only a week but wish we could have stayed longer! Had a super time exploring St. Maarten, St. Barths, & Saba and had the perfect place to come "home" to. Thank you to [your staff] for the warm welcome and good care. Our cottage was everything we had hoped for and more - and the view from the patio was breathtaking. We'll remember this vacation forever!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/04
Review Submitted: 04/27/04
I recently returned from vacation at this quaint little hideaway. The view every morning when you get up is gorgeous. Rebecca, Cato, and Beacon are so friendly and helpful. I can't wait to go back.
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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 03/15/04
Review Submitted: 03/14/04
One of the best vacations I have had. Truly a home away from home. Total relaxation and living life to the best. Thank you so much for a great time and memories I will never forget on St. Maarten.
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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 03/05/04
Review Submitted: 03/04/04
It has been our privilege to spend a week here in your studio. We agree with the others that this is truly a special place. Thanks to [your staff] for making our week so special. Even though we celebrated our 50th anniversary last year, this is still a special honeymoon spot.
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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 01/22/04
Review Submitted: 01/21/04
There is not much to say that the others before us have not said. Absolutely fantastic. The pictures on the internet couldn't be more correct. We love it here. [Your staff] let us feel alone and private. If we get the chance, we will be back. Thank you.
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