Reviews for Guana Bay Vacation Rental - VRBO 33129 - 2 BR St Maarten Villa in St. Martin (St Maarten), Direct Oceanfront Villa with Waves Breaking Below You

Villa Leone in Guana Bay St. Maarten

Guest Frank R.
Date of stay 03/06/13
Review Submitted 03/23/13

The villa's amenities and location both met and exceeded our expectations. Although we were delayed getting to the villa because 1 of our party's bags did not arrive with our flight, Simon was still there to greet us. The villa was clean and well-maintained. What you see is really what you get. Having free wi-fi and an "on-the-premises" phone from which to make local calls was a BIG plus! There are many fine restaurants in Phillipsburg and the Grand Marché Supermarket in Cole Bay was as good as any in a major US city. Villa Leone is a perfect "off-the-beaten-path" location. We will return again.

Owner response: Hello Frank and Pat, So glad that you enjoyed your stay at Villa Leone Sint Maarten. Guana Bay Beach, Gibbs Bay Beach, Villa Leone and Simon all await your return. Also, please consider a stay at Villa Leone Cabarete in the Dominican Republic. Thank you so much for your patronage. Ciao, Frank

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our "home away from home"

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our "home away from home"

Guest Frank and Pat
Date of stay 03/06/13
Review Submitted 03/14/13

Dear Frank: Frank and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your lovely Villa Leone. It truly was our "home away from home" and your property both met and exceeded our expectations. Simon is very special and went above and beyond the call of duty in many ways. What an asset he is! My husband, Frank, had to leave town today, but he will email you personally upon his return. We look forward to returning to your villa next year! Thanks, Pat

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Our trip exceeded our expectations

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Our trip exceeded our expectations

Guest Karen
Date of stay 11/01/12
Review Submitted 02/11/13

Frank I want you to know that we had a wonderful time. Simon was fantastic and had he been willing... we would have brought him home with us!! Hopefully we will get an opportunity to return. Our trip exceeded our expectations. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us.

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Villa Leone, St. Maarten

Guest Ken and Kathy Gordee
Date of stay 02/15/12
Review Submitted 03/03/12

As always, our stay in this beautiful spot on Guana Bay in St. Maarten was a delight! Can't get any closer to the ocean, and it's the perfect stress-remover to just enjoy the beauty.

Recommended for: Romantic getaway

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Our Stay at Villa Leone Sint Maarten at Guana Bay

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Our Stay at Villa Leone Sint Maarten at Guana Bay

Guest James
Date of stay 11/19/11
Review Submitted 12/15/11

Hello Frank, Thanks again for the use of your wonderful villa. It certainly lives up to the pictures and description. We had a wonderful time too, especially being so close to the water. The deck is unbelievable – so large and comfortable. The views from inside are great too. My wife said to mention that we appreciated the nice touches, like the real cloth tablecloth, the curtains and quality sliding door, and the goose down blanket. Making a cell phone available is also thoughtful. The whole villa has such a nice relaxed, comfortable feel to it. Simon was a very caring person too. He was ready to help if anything was needed. I hope we’ll be able to come back sometime.

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Love St Maarten

Guest None
Date of stay 06/27/10
Review Submitted 10/04/10

Frank Have visited St Maarten for 5 straight years and stayed at Villa Leone the last three. What a wonderful place to visit and love the location of your villa. Lynn and I had a wonderful time this past June/July for the 10 days we were there. As usual Simon was there to greet us and take care of any problems that arose (and they were few). A great place to relax with the deck, hot tub, pool and the beach and beach bar that is adjascent to the villa. I will continue to come back each year to St Maarten and will again choose Villa Leone. Thanks again for letting us stay at the villa Reese Wellmann & Lynn Dubit

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

Owner response: Hello Lynn, Thank you again for deciding to return to Villa Leone Sint Maarten. Simon is indeed a pleasant and important part of our guests' experience, He has always given his best to address anything that might need attention and even those that don't! As always, I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Villa Leone and hope to be able to see you back in Sint Maarten very soon. Ciao, Frank

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Home away from home ... plus amazing surroundings

Guest John Luke
Date of stay 01/30/10
Review Submitted 03/28/10

Our stay at Villa Leone in February 2010 was one of our best vacations ever. It was the second time we travelled to Villa Leone. This time, we brought our good friends with us. The villa was more than enough to accomodate our party of 4. Two bedrooms with each its own private bathroom. We felt right at home in this spacious fully furnished villa right over the waves. Beaches at walking distance, private terrace with patio furnishings, jacuzzi & BBQ. A beautiful swimming pool was also part of the accomodation. We were welcomed as special guests by the on-site personnel Simon and Magna. The villa was clean and well furnished with many commodities and more. We especially appreciated the weekly cleaning service and the complimentary Wi-Fi connection. No need to bring your towel, it's already there ! We had great fun relaxing, sunbathing and preparing our own meals on the gas stove, when we were not eating out in Sint Maarten fine restaurants. We rented a car and visited many of the magnificent 37 beaches of the Island, went to the grocery store on the way back and fix ourselves delicious dinners. Among our beach favorites, were Ilet Pinel, Anse Marcel (Radisson Hotel) and Baie Rouge (French part) and Westin Dawn Beach, Orient Beach and of course ... Guana Bay Beach ! Great Dining at Chesterfields (Philippsburg bayview), Fine Dining and Cabaret Show on friday night at L'Escargot (Front street-Philippsburg) and excellent French Cuisine at L'Escapade in Grand Case The villa is very accessible, nearby Philippsburg (great eating & shopping) and also the French part of the island : Saint-Martin. All arrangements with the owner Frank Leone were clear and cordial, he was always available to answer our questions, and he was always in contact with the on-site personnel. We strongly recommend this Villa to anyone who like magnificent views, beautiful beaches, privacy on demand, amenities to feel right at home. We enjoyed our stay and thanks to Frank, Simon and Magna

Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Owner response: Hello Jean-Luc, Thank you for your time in providing a description of your time at Villa Leone in January. I also love the food and views at Chesterfields! We hope to welcome you back to Villa Leone again and again. Ciao, Frank

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Great Family Vacation Spot!

Guest HandyAndy
Date of stay 01/23/10
Review Submitted 03/30/10

Frank, your place was so fabulous! It was our kids first time to a tropical island and they keep asking to go back. You have the best location, while sitting in the living room you literally feel like you are on the water. Thank you for the FREE internet as well. Check in was so easy, Simon (manager) was there waiting to greet us and gave us the low down on everything from the safe, to the operation of the hot tub. Your information packet was so helpful as this was our first time to the island. You did not leave anything out. The beach next to the Villa was great for an afternoon boogie boarding adventure for me and a short drive to the north to Le Gallion Beach was perfect for our 2yr and 6 yr old kids. Shallow calm water, umbrellas and great food. A short drive to the south were some great places to eat in Simpson Bay as well overlooking huge yachts in the harbor. We would recommend this villa to everyone. Thanks Again!

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

Owner response: Hello Drew, We are so glad you guys had a good time at the villa and in Sint Maarten. The internet does help with arranging for tours and keeping in touch with the rest of the world. We hope to see you all back soon to Villa Leone Sint Maarten, or perhaps try out Villa Leone Cabarete in the Dominican Republic next time. Ciao. Frank

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Wonderful Villa but Windward location a letdown

Guest NYC in SXM
Date of stay 01/23/10
Review Submitted 02/15/10

As all the other reviews can attest – this is a wonderful villa with a great owner and caretaker with lots of perks you wouldn’t find in a hotel. The filtered water & ice from the fridge, the cooler, cell phone, grill, hot-tub and free wireless were great amenities which made our stay even more enjoyable. The condo itself is aging but clean and well-maintained; the furnishing, appliances and electronics are relatively new and in great shape. There was plenty of hot water for 4 people at all times. The communication from both Frank & Simon was above expectations and extremely welcoming and friendly. This helped set the trip on the right foot before we even left and certainly made it even more enjoyable while we were there. The community pool was in great shape and during the day we had no issues with mosquitoes outside or dogs. The landscaping in the area is island/dessert minimalist. The caveat in all of this is the location and the windward/tradewind aspect of the geography. There were extremely strong sustained winds with even stronger gusts every day of the entire week we were there at all times of the day. The otherwise lovely terrace was unfortunately not very tranquil or sanguine and it was impossible to eat outside (food would blow away), hard to hold a conversation or read a book and quite chilly even in the full sun. The layout of the terrace is such that the entire portion is windward facing and there is no respite around the house or with something obstructing the direct blast (we found the hefty deck chairs were frequently blown over during the course of the day). The nearby beaches were deserted for this same reason and the water was far too tumultuous to warrant going in far. Ultimately this meant every day was a traveling day to other areas (orient beach, pinel island, baie rouge and simpsons bay were all wonderful) and that time at the villa was largely indoors. I have to assume that that the wind is mostly luck of the draw and had we gotten a few less windy days I would have given a higher overall experience. As we were hoping this villa would itself be a destination escape the constant need to travel elsewhere was a letdown. Guana bay is a ways away and often what should be a 15 minute drive doubles with the islands traffic situation.

Owner response: One of the reasons I purchased Villa Leone is because of it's Windward location. The breezes and waves remind me of my days growing up visiting the New Jersey shore. Many guests want to confirm that there will be waves so they can boogie board. For guests wanting bathtub calm water, I do recommend to them the leeward side of the island. As evidenced by the 32 previous reviews, the wind and waves has never been a point of disatisfaction. I do believe from your description of the winds that their duration and intensity was close to hurricane or tropical storm conditions. I also understand how this unfortunate weather week would have a negative affect on your overal experience and I do sympathize with you. However, I have yet to figure out how to control this very variable element to better ensure a positive experience for our guests. I very much appreciate your very nice comments about Villa Leone and strongly suggest that you give another chance to the windward side. I'm sure the odds will be in your favor next time and you will have more pleasant calm or moderate winds with wich to enjoy the intoxicating views from the deck of Villa Leone. Ciao, Frank and Patty

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Villa Leone, Sint Maarten

Guest St. Maarten
Date of stay 06/05/09
Review Submitted 06/15/09

The property was just as the pictures had showed and Simon was waiting for us upon our arrival. The villa was clean, bright, airy and provided everything that we could have needed for the week. The portable cooler was a blessing for packing picnic beach lunches and keeping food and drinks cold. We visited several places on both the Dutch and French side. It is very true that the exchange rate on the Dutch side is much more favorable to those coming with dollars, as the Euro is very strong in comparison. If you want great shopping, cheap food and drinks, the Dutch side on the island is the place to go. Front Street in Phillipsburg was amazing. We got great deals on jewelry, alcohol and electronics. There was a place down a small alleyway off of Front Street headed towards the water that advertised 2 beers and 1 Cuban cigar for $3. We had to find out what the catch was! The catch was that there was NO catch. 2 full sized beers and a decent cigar for $3. A nice break in the day if you need one while shopping. We visited several beaches while on the Island, on both the Dutch and French side. Happy Bay is worth the walk through the woods. Small, secluded with very few people. If water sports and activities are what you are looking for, Orient Beach has everything you could want, but in terms of relaxation and peacefulness, there are far too many people for that. Baie Rouge was very nice and the snorkeling was great with a swim through cave. We highly recommend the conch kebab served at Chez Albert on this beach (watch out though, it is expensive and in Euros). Guana Bay was great for boogie boarding and you can't beat the view of St. Barth's. We ate a very nice meal at L'Esparade in Grand Case. Right on the water, great food, funny host, excellent service, reasonable prices for a traditional French restaurant. But really, every restaurant on the road is outstanding. Try fried plantains somewhere (lots of places have it), there are great when done well. If you are looking to get off of the beach for a little bit, we went to Loterie Farm for part of a morning and did their Zip Line and Ropes Course ($45US for the basic course that took us about an hour and $70US for the extreme). Loads and fun and appropriate for lots of ages. There was a 7 year old behind us having the time of her life on a kids course.

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

Owner response: Glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Villa Leone Sint Maarten in Guana Bay. We look forward to welcoming you back to Villa Leone Sint Maarten or, possibly Dominican Republic for a different island experience. Ciao, Frank

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WOW!

Guest Carrie, Greg, & Kevin
Date of stay 03/04/09
Review Submitted 03/25/09

Breathtaking! Nice beach, great waves! Beach bar is nice. We had a wonderful 2 weeks-we did the zip line at Loitler Farm, Chartered a boat w/ the Garfield 2, and horse back riding on the dutch side. Can't wait to rebook @ Villa Leone! Thanks Frank!

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

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Guest Rose Krial-Victor and John and An
Date of stay 10/27/08
Review Submitted 10/26/08

Rosemarie Krial-Victor to me: Howdy Frank. Our stay at the villa was lovely. Simon is a really nice guy. I hope the Villa fared well throughout Hurricane Omar. I was glad we were on Saba and over a thousand feet above sea level the night Omar hit. I LOVED the rough rock around the Villa Leone and the crashing waves could be heard at night, even with the windows closed and the AC on. Liked the beach bar down the path too! We had a great time and our little girl LOVED the pool. Thanks again. Rose Krial-Victor and John and Anastasia

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Guest Frank Leone
Date of stay 10/27/08
Review Submitted 10/26/08

Hello Rose, Thanks for your generous comments about Villa Leone. I am happy to report that Villa Leone came through Omar with flying colors due to it's impressive design and strength. We have guests enjoying the breathtaking views from the deck as I write. It also helped that the hurricane hit the southwest side of the island, sparing the east coast from the very high winds and surf. We hope to see you back soon! Ciao, Frank

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Gorgeous Location with Breathtaking views

Guest Asif and Karyn
Date of stay 08/26/08
Review Submitted 09/16/08

We absolutely loved our stay at Villa Leone. The views were breathtaking. It was priceless going to bed and waking up to the sound of the waves pounding against the coral like rocks. Just sitting on the deck and gazing at the ocean and horizon was precious moments. We took full advantage of all the amenities from the jacuzzi to the grill on the deck. It was a great perk to find beach chairs, cooler, and floaties at our disposal. It made our stay more pleasant. We enjoyed our morning strolls on the beach catching the sunrise especially when it's just a few minutes from our door. We love that this is a peaceful, quiet area of the island. You get the feeling that you have the place all to yourself. We have decided we will be back in St. Marteen and stay at Villa Leone again. One more thing, the caretaker, Simon, was very pleasant, sweet, and helpful.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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Beautiful home right on the water

Guest scapino
Date of stay 05/17/08
Review Submitted 05/27/08

This villa was great. Deceptively big, many amenities and quiet. The only set back was a construction project going on literally 5 feet away. But it's island construction, and we were up and gone by the time they were working. The beach is a quick stroll away, and the pool is great. The deck is a great place to spend some time, but can get a bit windy. The owner provides a few things to help make your vacation easy. I would definitely stay here again, providing it stays as quiet as it is (not sure if the construction project is a resort of some kind).

Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.

Owner response: Hello Joshua, Thanks for taking the time for your review. We are always pleased to hear that our guests enjoyed their time at Villa Leone. Our neighbors next door are constructing their new oceanfront villa with a private pool which will make a great new addition to our cloistered complex. Their contractor is always considerate of the neighbors and we have never had one complaint yet of any distubances from their work. All of the heavy structural work is now complete and the interior and exterior finishes are underway. We hope to see you soon again at Villa Leone Sint Maarten or at Villa Leone Cabarete. Regards, Frank

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Guest Ken and Kathy Gordee
Date of stay 03/01/07
Review Submitted 03/01/07

Our latest stay at Ville Leona rated in the top 2 or 3 best vacations of our lives! Can't think of a more idyllic setting than the one enjoyed from the private deck of this lovely property. Nothing better than having a cup of coffee and watching the sun rise over the ocean! Truly a jewel!

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Guest Sue K.
Date of stay 11/01/06
Review Submitted 11/28/06

11/11/06 We are hooked on Villa Leone and now must return yearly. Once you find the best accomodations on the Island, why bother looking elsewhere. Frank has equipped his Villa with everything you could need or want, and the addition of the new stove and refrigerator w/filtered water system is great!! Crashing waves, beautiful uncrowded beaches, tropical landscaped grounds are all at your doorstep of Villa Leone, not to mention Simon, the best caretaker you could possibly have. We loved having him check in each morning to make sure all was well and hearing some Island stories. Villa Leone is by far the best Villa to rent at Guana Bay. If you go to St. Maarten yearly you will discover there are many hidden treasures to be discovered and the locals are very friendly people. Thanks Frank for providing a piece of paradise for us vacationers and one of these days if we can skip St. Maarten we will have to try your home in the Dominican Republic.

Owner response: Hello Ward and Susan, I just installed the fridge and range before you arrived. I agree, the in door ice and filtered water, though a small change, provides a great convenience instead of lugging heavy water bottles and large bags of ice up the steps. I will pass on your comments to Simon, who, I agree, is a great part of the Villa Leone experience. We hope to see you back soon at one of our 3 Villa Leone locations. Thanks for your great comments! Ciao, Frank

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Guest Maureen and Mike Healy
Date of stay 08/04/06
Review Submitted 08/03/06

Frank, My wife and I have regretfully just left your villa this morning and are now returning home to South Carolina. Our stay at your villa was everything we had hoped for and more. Watching and listening to the ocean pound the shore from the balcony gave us the tranqualizing effect that we were looking for. We felt no need to leave this spectacular setting, we ate in most of the nights putting the grill to good use and usually ending the evening with a star light dip into the hot tub. We loved going to the secluded beach just north of the villa and hiking the rugged coast line. Simon was always helpful and a pleasure to talk too about the area and its culture.This definitly topped our expectations and we anticipate returning in the future. We will also recommend your villa to our friends any chance we get. We want to thank you for your fine service and prompt communications that you and your staff provided and we hope to be able to do this again. Well rested and recharged, Maureen and Mike Healy Myrtle Beach, SC

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Guest Mike Healy
Date of stay 07/01/06
Review Submitted 07/30/06

Frank, My wife and I have regretfully just left your villa this morning and are now returning home to South Carolina. Our stay at your villa was everything we had hoped for and more. Watching and listening to the ocean pound the shore from the balcony gave us the tranqualizing effect that we were looking for. We felt no need to leave this spectacular setting, we ate in most of the nights putting the grill to good use and usually ending the evening with a star light dip into the hot tub. We loved going to the secluded beach just north of the villa and hiking the rugged coast line. Simon was always helpful and a pleasure to talk too about the area and its culture.This definitly topped our expectations and we anticipate returning in the future. We will also recommend your villa to our friends any chance we get. We want to thank you for your fine service and prompt communications that you and your staff provided and we hope to be able to do this again. Well rested and recharged, Maureen and Mike Healy Myrtle Beach, SC

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Guest Ken and Kathy Gordee_HAC45311
Date of stay 02/01/06
Review Submitted 02/25/06

We've enjoyed vacationing all over the world, but our stay at Villa Leone in St. Maarten was, by far, the most romantic and relaxing getaway we've ever had! Like other guests have mentioned, the amenities are beyond expectation, and the setting felt like paradise. We, too, had many plans for other activities while on the island, but found ourselves reluctant to leave the property! We've already made plans to return in 2007 and stay longer, and the change to Wednesday through Wednesday occupancy will really cut down on the airline expenses. Villa Leone was carefully monitored daily by Simon, the blue-eyed gentleman with the laid-back island demeanor. We enjoyed long walks up the super-steep road to Gibbs Bay point, and even met a wild monkey in a tree during one walk. The road provided a great hiking opportunity where there was absolutely no traffic to worry about (this will probably change a bit, as they are surveying lots there now). We feel very fortunate to have found this jewel online--what a delight!

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Guest Kim & Kamran
Date of stay 01/01/06
Review Submitted 01/21/06

We just returned from Villa Leone, and would like to thank Frank (and the caretaker Simon) for the marvelous time we had there. We actually planned to do many things at St Maarten. But the position of the villa, the views from the balcony, and the Guana Bay beach - were so splendid in their beauty that we spent most of our vacation week just there, relaxing, watching and listening to the waves, walking on the beach, or looking at the night sky after the sunset. We also were lucky to stay at the villa in the fool moon. The view of the ocean in the light of the moon is absolutely incredible! The villa itself was very clean and welcoming. We had wonderful time there and plan to return next year.

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Guest Jim Channon
Date of stay 12/01/05
Review Submitted 12/10/05

This was my our 3rd trip to St Maarten as we love the island. The 1st time we stayed at Great Bay and the 2nd at the Maho. We discovered Frank's Villa on line, and decided to try the villa route rather than the hotel. First thing I want to say is that the Villa was exactly, if not more, than Frank describes it! The caretaker (Simon) was more than helpful during our stay there. All emailing with Frank was quick and helpful. All I can say is Thank you Frank for the great experience. I will definately contact Frank next year for our next trip to St Maarten!!

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Guest richard kwei
Date of stay 12/01/05
Review Submitted 12/05/05

11/26/05 to 12/3/05. This was our 4th trip to StM but our first stay at Guana Bay. Frank's villa is simply outstanding - well appointed with an absolutely stunning waterfront view. Villa Leone has the largest deck and the hot tub & grill are nice amenities. GB Beach is great for bodysurfing and rarely has more than 3-4 people on it. Privacy and seclusion galore while Pburg is only minutes away.

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Guest Susan and Ward Koogan
Date of stay 11/28/05
Review Submitted 11/27/05

Hi Frank, Just wanted to let you know without a doubt you have the nicest place at the complex and you provide all the amenities a person could need. In my opinion it's one of the nicest views on the Island for people like myself who love privacy, crashing waves and beautiful turquoise waters, it was perfect. Also, you have a great caretaker in Simon, he was an absolute delight, we enjoyed his daily visit checking in to see if all was well or if we needed anything. We gave him a small token for his kindness but if at all possible, do you have an address for me to send him a thank you gift? We hope to return next year. Will let you know on dates in the near future.

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Guest Kevin & Suzanne C
Date of stay 05/01/05
Review Submitted 05/23/05

We are just wrapping up our stay at Villa Leone and wanted to add our kudos to the other notes here. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely come again. If anything, Frank understates how fabulous his villa and its location is. Guana Bay Beach is new to us, and we absolutely loved it - a one minute walk from the front door of Villa Leone to a normally completely unoccupied beachfront! The hospitality at the Boardroom was wonderful right next door, although we wonder, with the tiny traffic they have, how they atay open. Thanks for a wonderful stay.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 03/01/05
Review Submitted 03/10/05

My husband and I spent an absolutely wonderful week at Villa Leone December 19, 2004 through December 25, 2004. This was the first week of a month long vacation to St. Maarten and St. Kitts. Of the three villas that we stayed at during our trip, we enjoyed Villa Leone by far the best. The villa was spotlessly clean and beautifully appointed in a light and airy pastel palette with a comfortable, contemporary Caribbean flair. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by the always gracious and smiling, Max, the onsite caretaker. It was truly a luxury and a most appreciated privilege to have internet access via the laptop computer so generously provided by Frank. I didn't realize how spoiled I was until we left Villa Leone and had to seek out internet cafe venues for the remaing weeks of our vacation. Also provided was a cell phone for which prepaid phone cards could be purchased....such a thoughtful touch. I greatly enjoyed sipping coffee and catching up on my reading in the early morning on the fabulous oceanfront deck. The kitchen was well furnished with all major appliances including a refrigerator, cooktop, dishwasher, and microwave. There was also a coffee maker, toaster, blender, utensils, and silverware. The villa location is ideal and only a five minute drive to Phillipsburg. There is also a cute bar/restaurant within walking distance of the villa which is generally only open when cruise ships come in. Other ammenities that we enjoyed were the CD player, VCR, and the CDs and VHS tapes provided. Also greatly appreciated were the detailed driving instructions and very useful information about the villa and the island that Frank emailed prior to our stay. My only regret is that we only were able to spend a week at the villa as we would have loved to have stayed a week or two longer. Thank you Frank for your concise, accurate, and very detailed depiction of Villa Leone. We were just thrilled with the villa and very much look forward to visiting your two new villas in Cancun and Cabarete. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and gracious hospitality....you are a class act! Sincerely, Yvonne & Bobby Kaminski

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Guest Andrée et Yves
Date of stay 01/19/05
Review Submitted 01/19/05

We were at the villa on christmas weeks(from dec 25 throught jan 8,2005)The new deck is very large and beautiful.The villa is as seen on the web site and well taken care of. It was my 5th visit for the last 2 years and I can`twait to be there next may.Thanks to Frank who is a very good hostAndrée et Yves

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 01/01/05
Review Submitted 01/19/05

My wife and I went on our 19th anniversary at the villa leone stayed Oct 22 through Oct 30 2004. We had a great time, the villa is wonderful everything from the web site and what Frank said the villa had. Out on the deck was breath taken views, hot tub was great. We watch the Red Socks win the world series from the hot tub through the window it was great. The villa has everything that you would need. Plus the high speed laptop setup was great we instant messaged our kids everyday. Beaches were great. The villa location was very convienent to shopping and beaches. If you want to stay at a great place this would be the best choice. Thanks for everything Frank. Hope someday to get back.

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Guest Andrée et Yves
Date of stay 01/01/05
Review Submitted 01/18/05

We were at the villa on christmas weeks(from dec 25 throught jan 8,2005)The new deck is very large and beautiful. The villa is as seen on the web site and well taken care of. It was my 5th visit for the last 2 years and I can`t wait to be there next may. Thanks to Frank who is a very good host Andrée et Yves

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 01/01/05
Review Submitted 01/01/05

Hello - We stayed at Villa Leone the week of 8/7/04 thru 8/14/04 and had a fantastic vacation. The location is perfect for a romantic getaway, and the Villa is all and more than Frank describes. St.Martin is a truly wonderful island to explore - one week was not enough. We had perfect weather and the island wasn't too crowded at that time of the year. Alas - upon returning to Florida and 4 hurricanes - didn't get around to posting this comment till after the new year. Looking forward to a return here and also hopefully on going to VillaLeone in Dom.Rep. Thanks Frank for a fabulous stay. Lance

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Guest Diana Dupuis
Date of stay 11/01/04
Review Submitted 11/27/04

We vacationed in St. Maarten from Nov.6-20'04. We stayed at Villa Leone for the first week, & Oyster Bay for the subsequent week. We were very disappointed at Oyster Bay, having stayed at Villa Leone first. Other than the rough driveway, there was really nothing missing. The kitchen was like being at home. The living room had a cellphone, laptop computer, satellite T.V., VCR, & small stero system with C.D.'s. Outside, there was a beautiful deck with a hottub & gas barbecue. Amongst all the rooms was the outdoor pool. The travel information that Frank provided was excellent. Would highly recommend, and hope to be able to go again sometime.

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Guest Pascale McInerny
Date of stay 10/01/04
Review Submitted 10/11/04

Comment Rating: positive Comment Text: We left St Martin and Villa Leone with one regret; that we couldn't stay a few more days. We enjoyed the location and accommodations very much. Witnessed the sun rise on numerous occasions. The blinds are not dark enough but I guess that can be a positive too because who would have thought or even believed that I would be up at the crack of dawn on vacations! And not mind it! Delighted to take early morning walks to the beach right next to the property. Most of the time, we were alone. The waves are fabulous for boogie-boarding. All in all, we cannot wait to come back to the island. It was our third time and we still couldn't see it all. The villa was more than adequate with all the extras provided. A big thank you to Frank for forseeing to our comfort. And also to Max who is a great care-taker. Loved the visiting dogs:)Looking forward to coming back again soon, really soon. With much gratitude Pascale and Bill McInerny

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Guest Rick Fix
Date of stay 09/01/04
Review Submitted 09/28/04

Great location : seaside, short stroll to Guana Bay and Gibbs Bay and short drive to Phillipsburg. Enjoyed having beach towels, chairs, cooler for day use. Unit has some very tasteful furnishings, and a nice stereo system. The six sided architecture of unit is interesting and provides for great views and privacy. Did I mention that the deck is awesome? Sleep great every night. We wish we could have stayed longer.

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Guest maureen parker
Date of stay 08/01/04
Review Submitted 08/06/04

Villa Leone is set in paradise. We loved the isolation, yet close proximity to a metropolis. It can get a bit windy, but it is easy to get away to other beaches which are calmer. We will definitely return

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Guest Ryan McElroy
Date of stay 07/01/04
Review Submitted 07/17/04

Villa Leone is magificant!!! I do not regret a minute of my stay there. The pictures and sounds on this site are exactly what you get when you stay there. The packet that was sent to me via email was more than helpful, and the directions were very precise. I will hopefully be returning in 2005, a Wed-Wed will be nice for airfares. Thank you Mr. Leone.

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Guest The Lopez'
Date of stay 06/01/04
Review Submitted 06/21/04

We stayed in the Villas from 6/12-6/19. We had a fantastic time and the villas were great. The view from the deck is one I will visualize the rest of my life. Convenient to all parts of the island. Only complaint is the driveway to parking at #3. Max was a big help. Would go back again tomorrow!!

Owner response: I'm glad you enjoyed your stay in St. Maarten. About 200 feet of the common drive up to Villa Leone is rough road. It definitely could be improved upon, but, it is controlled by an association that I have no control of. One benefit of the condition of the driveway is that it keeps casual traffic away from the villa, thereby improving the already great amout of privacy here. Regards, Frank Leone

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Guest Diane Andrien
Date of stay 05/01/04
Review Submitted 05/04/04

We vacationed here from April 17th through the 24th. The place is really beautiful. The waves crashing on the rocks below lulled us to sleep every night. The house is well equipped and everything is nicely decorated and brand new. The laptop helped us to make reservations online for an excusrion to Anguilla, a pub crawl, power snorkeling (you gotta try this) and a fishing trip where we caught red snapper and grilled it on the deck. We had the beach and pool mostly to ourselves. We met a lot of nice people from all over the country that were also staying int the villa. We had a great time and can't wait to return.

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Guest Bob and Betty Vosler
Date of stay 04/01/04
Review Submitted 04/16/04

We want to thank you for the most fantastic family vacation The villa was great, very comfortalble and clean. We had the most beautiful views of the ocean and the best beach on the island, and we visited them all. Walks on the Guanna Beach in the full moon light, was a highlight, and the kids enjoyed the beach life, boogie boarding, snorkeling and playing soccer.We had the beach to ourselves much of the time. We hope to enjoy this peaceful vacation treasure again.

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Guest Richard and Linda
Date of stay 04/01/04
Review Submitted 04/11/04

Our week of March 14 2004 was AWESOME! Everything was as promised and we would go back to Villa Leone. The website and villa are absolutely identical (even the waves crashing). You will not be disappointed with anything at the villa or the beautiful island. Thank you, Frank, for sharing this with us.

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Guest Pat Kelly
Date of stay 04/01/04
Review Submitted 04/06/04

My husband and I stayed at Villa Leone the week of 3/27. The Villa was beautifully decorated, well equipped, and ideally located. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Max and his family were so helpful. Thank you so much.

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Guest Bill & Olga Ford
Date of stay 04/01/04
Review Submitted 04/03/04

We spent the first 2 weeks of March at Villa Leone. It was paradise - everything was just as it appeared on the website. The villa had everthing we needed, including the laptop computer for checking messages, and also boogie boards for riding those waves at Guana Bay. The location is ideal - close to Phillipsburg but also in a quiet residential area. There are many beautiful beaches on the island. We love wine. We bought 6 bottles of French Bordeaux for $12 US. What a bargain! St. Maarten is a shopper's paradise, and the prices don't go up when the cruise ships are in town. The locals are very friendly and appreciate the tourists. This was a great vacation and we definately will return.

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Guest James M.
Date of stay 04/01/04
Review Submitted 03/31/04

What a pleasant suprise. The Villa is absolutely perfect - far exceding our expectations.

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Guest Matthew & Naomi Kelly
Date of stay 03/01/04
Review Submitted 03/07/04

What a wonderful property on "The Friendly Island". We were there the last week in January and it was magnificent! A very clean and well maintained property. We still reminisce about the sound of crashing waves while eating breakfast on that glorious patio. The scenery took our breath away. Walks on the nearby beach were very relaxing. Hope to return again soon. Thank you Frank for your hospitality and A+++++ communication.

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Guest Larry Doyle
Date of stay 03/01/04
Review Submitted 02/29/04

What a wonderful trip our family had. The Villa was wonderful! Directions from the airport to the Villa were excellent. Additional information provided by Frank was so very helpful and accurate. We enjoyed the sunrises and sunsets. Short walk or drives to beaches and terrific restaurants. Shopping in Marigot and Phillipsburg was an experience. It was our best family vacation yet and look forward to visiting Villa Leone again. Thanks for everything Frank!

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Guest Jean-Paul Lyonnais
Date of stay 03/01/04
Review Submitted 02/29/04

JUST RETURN FOM OUR TRIP TO ST MAARTEEN,WE HAD A GREAT TIME,EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT VERY NICE PLACE VERY WELL MAINTAIN,WE ARE VERY SATISFIED OF THE PLACE,THAT WAS THE FIRST TIME WE WENT TO THAT ISLAND,BEAUTIFUL PLACE,THE NIGHTLIFE WAS GREAT,IF WE DECIDE TO GO AGAIN WE WILL CONTACT YOU,AT FIRST WE WERE NOT SURE BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW IF WHAT WE BUY ON E-BAY IS REAL OR NOT,BUT EVERYTHING WAS LIKE YOU SAID ,AND THE DIRECTION TO THE VILLA WHERE VERY PRECISE,BECAUSE IF A PERSON DON'T HAVE THOSE DIRECTION, WE NEVER FIND TO PLACE,VERY APPRECIATE YOUR HONESTY,WE HAD THE BIG HUSKY DOG STAYING WITH US MOST OF THE WEEK,WE DIDN'T MIND BECAUSE WE LOVE DOG.THANK AGAIN HOPE THE VILLA WAS OK WHEN WE LEFT,LET ME KNOW IF SOMETHING WAS NOT OK THANK JEAN-PAUL

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Guest Manon & Jacques Arcand
Date of stay 02/02/04
Review Submitted 02/02/04

A +++ villa offering security and peace just beside a secluded beach.An ocean front deck allowing to watch from the first row the most spectacular daily shows… the gorgeous sunrises! A short car drive away from fun and food.What else can we ask for? In the past years, we had many romantic dinners at Villa Leone and we hope to have others… next year.Thank you Frank for sharing your paradise with us. Manon & Jacques

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Guest Denise Neister
Date of stay 02/01/04
Review Submitted 02/09/04

What a wonderful place to stay!!! The villa was comfortable and having a laptop available for us to use was fantastic. During the day we would either have lunch on the deck admiring the view or we would walk down to Guana Bay Beach to play in the huge waves. The restaurants in Grand Case are fabulous and if you like the nightlife, there are casinos and clubs downtown you can visit. Can't wait to go back in November! Thanks Frank for a wonderful vacation and great accomodations!!!!

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Guest Manon & Jacques Arcand
Date of stay 02/01/04
Review Submitted 02/01/04

A +++ villa offering security and peace just beside a secluded beach. An ocean front deck allowing to watch from the first row the most spectacular daily shows… the gorgeous sunrises! A short car drive away from fun and food. What else can we ask for? In the past years, we had many romantic dinners at Villa Leone and we hope to have others… next year. Thank you Frank for sharing your paradise with us. Manon & Jacques

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Guest Frank Leone
Date of stay 01/19/04
Review Submitted 01/18/04

Hello, please add any comments that you would like to our guestbook concerning your stay at Villa Leone. We hope your visit was a pleasant one and hope to see you again soon. Ciao, Frank Leone Owner

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Guest Yves Thivierge
Date of stay 01/19/04
Review Submitted 01/18/04

It was my 12th stay in Guana Bay ,St-Marteen. The villa is in excellent condition with wireless internet and cell phone. The villa has been completely repaint and the furniture is new and very confortable. A quiet place within 7 minutes of action in downtown Phillisburg. Very good restaurents(Grand Case),great shopping(Marigot and Phillisburg),beautiful beachs(more than 35) and peaceful candlelight dinner in Villa Leone outdoor dinner table make St-Martin a premier destination. Twice a year is not to mutch,it`s a must. Yves

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