Vacation Rentals by Owner

Villa star

Guest: Donna (Clearwater fl)
Date of Stay: 08/20/11 Review Submitted: 12/07/11

Fabulous view great villa I found the beds to equal that of the finest hotels. I would highly recommend the villa to anyone looking for a fabulous tropical paradise with all of the finest amenities!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway.

OUR STAY IN VILLA STAR! FABULOUS!

Guest: mell (oakland park, florida)
Date of Stay: 12/03/10 Review Submitted: 01/04/12

Marlene calls Villa Star heaven & it is really the "closet thing to heaven anywhere to be found!!! We found everything in the villa to be exactly as she quoted...the furnishings were beautifull, the amentitie & appointments just exactly perfect for our holiday! So much to see and do on the island we found we wanted to spend more time in the villa listneing to the waves crash on the shore! The beds and bedding are superior lushes down comforters and high count thread bedding tons of beautiful pillows! Allof the little amentities she has there are delightful from books and soup to nuts! We are thnakful that we chose Villa Star and wil definitely return!

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

A Huge Letdown

Guest: Bill (Ocean City NJ)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 10/12/11

My wife & I have been renting through VRBO for the past 5 years--our stay at the Villa Star was by far our worst experience. The apt was in disrepair- from leaks in the windows which drenched the floors, to a barbeque that was completely worthless, ants continually on the counters, an umbrella that should have been throw away long ago, & mouse dropping on the stove upon our arrival. Our beach was littered with trash, preventing any one from staying on it. Many stray dogs roamed the grounds. The web site pictures were completely misleading. We are still trying to figure out where the majority of outdoor shots could have been taken. If we visit the island again, we will stay on the western side. There we will be in the lee of the wind, close to the nicer shopping & dining areas, and beaches that are liter-free with a sun set we can enjoy.

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Guest: Raed Ayoub (Dobbs Ferry, NY)
Date of Stay: 02/16/10 Review Submitted: 02/16/10

Dear Marlene,Words can not express what my family and I experienced at the villa star in St. Martin. What a wonderful place!!!!!We were all blown away with the villa and the views of the Atlantic Ocean, it really was PARADISE!!!!!!!!!!!!My family and would like to Thank you for all your help, the packet that was given to us was so helpful, my wife hates being on vacation and having a horrible meal, all your restaurants and beaches you had chosen for us to visit was perfect. Every night was better than the last; it truly was a sad day when we left. I will definitely recommend your place to all friends and family. We are definitely coming back, and you will be the first to know when we do. The car rental was a great idea, without the car it would have been very hard to travel on the island, definitely worth the money I spent on it.Again thank you for everything; it was truly our best vacation as a family.Raed, Lisa, Christian & Firas

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Guest: Lori Anderson2 (Lincoln, NE )
Date of Stay: 03/28/09 Review Submitted: 03/28/09

In lieu of Christmas presents this last year our family chose to take a trip and buy a "memory" instead. We had the most wonderful time in St Maarten and were so happy with your villa. Not knowing the area it was a little daunting to pick a place and hope we didn't choose wrong. After exploring the island it was unanimous that we were right where we should be. Location and amenities were perfect for us and it was so homey that we truly hated to leave. We weren't able to do everything we wanted along with just relaxing, so another trip is inevitable - and this is where we will stay on our next visit. Well we did buy the memory we hoped which was a week spent together in a magical place.

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Guest: brian and vikki (toronto)
Date of Stay: 03/24/09 Review Submitted: 03/24/09

We just returned from a wonderful stay at Marlene's Villa Star. The Villa was perfect and the views while lounging on the balcony were just incredible. The grounds and beach were extremely quiet and relaxing which was exactly what we were looking for. But with the island as small as it is there was no shortage of adventures and excitement only a short drive away. Marlene's terrific organization and helpfulness made the trip that much easier and enjoyable.

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Guest: Jim Ballew (Port Charlotte, FL USA)
Date of Stay: 08/04/08 Review Submitted: 08/04/08

My wife and I joined our good friends, Tim & Jane, for six nights at Marlene's Villa Star July 19-25,2008. After a week touring the island and visiting most of its 37 beautiful beaches, we all agreed that, for us, we could not have found a more perfect place to stay on St Martin/St Maarten. Its location on the island at Guana Bay, its bright, relaxing and comfortable decor and furnishings were just what we were hoping for. Next door on the beach was the Iguana Grille where John and Johan served up great meals and cold beverages all week long. Regardless of what the forecasts were, the weather during our stay couldn't have been nicer. The beach was clean, the pool and grounds well cared for and everyone we met was like an old friend. As for Marlene, the owner, she went above and beyond the typical call of duty as the Villa's owner with a full package of information, tips and recommendations which really added so much to our vacation. Thanks, Marlene. Next time we visit your little island, we'll be sure and hook up with Villa Star again. Jim & Mary, Port Charlotte, Fl USA

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Guest: charlie bellows (ooltewah, tn.)
Date of Stay: 07/08/08 Review Submitted: 07/08/08

We were fortunate enough to stay in the villa while celebrating our 25th anniversary. Such a wonderful place with wonderful people. We have stayed at a lot of places during our life together.. villa star is the favorite and we will return...

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Guest: Jordan Cardone (Brunswick, Maine)
Date of Stay: 06/04/08 Review Submitted: 06/04/08

We just stayed in Villa Star April 2008 and loved it. It is very nicely decorated and YES, the beds and pillows are so comfortable! View is excellent, pool and beach/ocean right ourside, stars galore, a nice beachbar with great food right at the end of the beach by the Villas. We spent one week at Guana Bay and the next week at a timeshare on the other end of the Dutch side at Simpson Bay. We much preferred staying at Guana bay. Not only were the accommodations more comfortalbe but there was much less traffic, fewer people and it was easier to get on the road and head over easily to the French side. The villas are not crowed, noisy or touristy, it is in a laid back area of St. Maarten. We had another couple stay with us here our last few days and there was plenty of room for the 4 of us also. Magna and Simon (maid and groundskeeper) are very nice and helpful with information etc. (we had never been to St. Maarten before) It also felt like a very safe area and we certainly had no problems of that sort. I would definitely reccommend this place to anyone and we would definitely go back! Jordan & Fraser Brunswick Maine

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Guest: Todd & Kimberly (Highland Village, Texas)
Date of Stay: 05/21/08 Review Submitted: 05/21/08

We stayed in Villa Star in May of 2008. Everything was as advertised and we really enjoyed our stay. The Villa is adjacent to a very quiet beach and while all beaches in St. Martin are public, we never had more then 10 or 12 people present and a couple of days were completely ours. Guana Bay is out of the way and if you enjoy peace and quiet it is a great place for you. That being said it is also easy to get to some of the more popular beaches and locations. Marlene the owner is a great resource and provides a healthy packet of information with tips that saved us money as well as provided experiences we would have never otherwise found on our own. She is great. I have a few friendly tips. Lobster Night is Friday at the Greenhouse in Phillipsburg (go during happy hour!), the Dutch side honors the Dollar, the French Side Euros so shop in Phillipsburg (5 mins from Villa), Max one of the property managers routinely does a pool side BBQ on Mondays and it is really fun, bring or buy mosquito spray this is a persistent problem away from the beaches where the wind keeps them away but only a minor nuisance, eat the beer-battered scallops at Baywatch on Orient Beach at least once but more if possible. Pyrat Rum = Heaven even though it is blasphemy to say so. Enjoy.

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Guest: william murray (pa.)
Date of Stay: 02/24/08 Review Submitted: 02/24/08

Great place for a vacation. private beach. with wonderful views of st. barts. a 5* villa.

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Guest: Melissa28 (Cleveland, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 10/26/07 Review Submitted: 10/26/07

What a wonderful vacation on St. Maartin!! Villa Star was so beautiful and perfect for any family, couple, or group of friends. Everything that we could ask for was supplied and it was a surreal location! It was a pleasant surprise coming in from a long flight to a nice welcome gift and the most comfortable beds and bathrobes imaginable. The villia was in a great location out of the craziness, but close enough so that we could go out, shop, and get some great food at the local and high end restaurants at any time. Next time any of us go to St. Maartin we all want to stay here! The caretaker, Simon was great and answered any questions we may have had.

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Guest: Jenna Hoch (Salisbury, Maryland)
Date of Stay: 01/10/07 Review Submitted: 01/10/07

The Star Villa is the perfect get-a-way! We stayed during the week of Christmas and the weather couldn't have been better! The Villa is so cozy and really allows you to relax and feel at home! The onwer couldn't be any easier to work with! Looking forward to our return! Thanks!

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Guest: silvio dana (new jersey)
Date of Stay: 11/28/06 Review Submitted: 11/28/06

we just had a great time at Marlene's villa!The villa is so beautifully decorated and we felt so comfortble. Th ebeds were amazing, better than five star hotels and the air ocnditioning was beyond belief! The view from the deck was breathtaking and the sound of the ocean was soothing. We lpved the lpcation because it was so quiet! We would defintiely come there again sometime in the future. Thaks for everything! Silvio Dana & family New Jersey

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Guest: Mark Drummond (California, USA)
Date of Stay: 11/27/06 Review Submitted: 11/27/06

Awesome place! Just returned from a week at Marlene's villa (over Thanksgiving, 2006). Very quiet location, access to two rather 'private' beaches. One has good waves, best for adults, the other has small-to-medium waves, great for young kids and adults. This is the ideal place to use as a quiet retreat and basecamp to explore the amazing island of St. Maarten / St. Martin. In my opinion, best for adults seeking romantic getaway, or a small family looking for wonderfully portable adventure.

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Guest: Ladora Buterin (Chesterfield, MO)
Date of Stay: 09/11/06 Review Submitted: 09/11/06

We just returned from our week at Villa Star, and we are already trying to plan a return trip! The view from the villa deck was magnificent, simply breathtaking! The villa is nicely decorated, with all the comforts of home! Marlene has wonderful suggestions on where to dine and on special day trips. I would suggest that anyone going to St. Maarten for the first time try to make it a two week vacation, there is so much to do and see! Thank you Marlene for sharing your piece of paradise with us! Best Regards, Ladora, Mark and Zoe

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Guest: Kristen Lacey (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 01/13/06 Review Submitted: 01/13/06

We had a lovely stay at your villa- the view is absolutely spectacular! We could not have asked for a better place. The villa is a comfortable, secluded retreat with more ammentities than the average: well appointed kitchen, lovely furniture, great master bed and bath rooms, refreshing pool, wonderful deck, access to the beach and great AC. Its furnishings are fabulous as are the weather, oceanside scenery, and starlit skies at night. It is a place to suit many moods- we look forward to vacationing here again.

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Guest: David Eisen (Pt. Pleasant, NJ)
Date of Stay: 01/13/06 Review Submitted: 01/13/06

I have been staying here for years and each year it is harder to leave. All of the amenities of home except it is in paradise.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/13/06 Review Submitted: 01/13/06

My husband and I just returned from our honeymoon of 9 days at Marlene’s villa in Guana Bay. The villa and surrounding areas are everything that she claims and MORE! The villa is spacious, immaculate and beautifully decorated. The views of the ocean and island are spectacular. We had our coffee on the verandah every morning, looking at the waves breaking below us. Every evening, when we got home, we relaxed on the verandah again and looked for shooting stars. There is a gas grill on the verandah for dinners at home, and a small cooler available for days at the beach. The air conditioner is quite powerful and provided more than enough cooling for us.Guana Bay is on the Dutch side of the island, less than 7 minutes from dining and shopping in Phillipsburg, but light years away in terms of peace and quiet. Marlene has quite a gem in Guana Bay and we look forward to visiting again.Thank you, Marlene, for making our honeymoon truly a trip to remember.

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Guest: Margaret2 (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 01/12/06 Review Submitted: 01/12/06

I have been to Villa Star on several occasions and at different times of the year. Every visit has been wonderful! The villa is most comfortable and the perfect setting to return to after a busy day out and about on the island. I will be back again soon!

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Guest: Frank (Philadelphia, PA)
Date of Stay: 01/11/06 Review Submitted: 01/11/06

The owner of Villa Star has just remodeled the villa inside and out. The place looks great! The views from the deck are outstanding. It is the closest villa to the pool and has a nice dsl internet connection for guests. The caretaker, Simon makes you feel like you are family.

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Guest: Vincenza Plateau (dutch sint. maarten)
Date of Stay: 12/09/05 Review Submitted: 12/09/05

I was a guest in villa Star for two weeks. It is as the owner says heaven! The owner was visiting the island at the time and we traveled to her home in NJ where I am now going on to NYC for the holdidays. It was a fabulous accomodation...beautifully decorated and everything she said was there was there! The maid and caretaker were wonderful people! Ot was steps from the sand and the ocean...the view was magnificent! HIghly reommend it!

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