We loved our stay at this beautiful, well-equipped, clean condo in Grand Case. It is right on the beach and offers a perfect view of Antigua. We are a couple who travelled with our 18-month old daughter. The second bedroom was a must so we could put our daughter down for naps and still enjoy the rest of the space. Jay and his property manager, Ana, provided a cot/crib for our daughter, which was really appreciated. The price for this 2-bedroom beachfront condo is unbeatable. Grand Case beach is perfect for young children, with lots of soft sand and a shallow entry into the water. Grand Case itself is a great staging ground for a trip to St. Martin, with all the amenities you might need as noted by other reviewers. We rented a car and did day trips to Phillipsburg, Marigot, Lotterie Farm spa (a must!), Orient Bay and Mullet Bay (the latter two beaches are overrated, in my opinion). The condo had everything we needed but would benefit from a few nice lounge chairs for the beach (the only ones available were floppy folding chairs).

Jay was a very attentive, friendly and communicative host, promptly answering every email sent from home and from our destination. He also made himself available by phone, though we never needed to call. Once we made our reservation, Jay forwarded a detailed document containing everything we needed to know about the condo, detailing and reviewing every beach and local restaurant and providing excellent travel tips - this was definitely worth more than a Lonely Planet guide! Our favourite restaurants in town were the local-style Creole places, especially Enod's (ask around because the name isn't on the sign). Dining on St. Martin is VERY expensive for the quality.

On Jay's recommendation, we rented a car off-site from a local company (the name escapes me now). We were very pleased with the service and had no issues. According to many reviews on Trip Advisor, St. Martin rental companies (including the large international ones) have a reputation for scamming tourists. Parking was VERY tight at the condo (by North American standards), but it was manageable and very convenient to have a spot right out front and off the road. I would note that the directions to the condo could be better detailed. We passed by the condo twice before finding it in broad daylight. Providing the neighbouring hotel as a landmark would help tremendously!

I would recommend this condo to anyone travelling as a couple or with kids.