We had a great time at Studio St. Martin and there were no unpleasant surprises. The unit was clean and reasonably stocked. And it is in a very quiet location. Bedding was comfortable, extremely firm. The dogs are very friendly. The property was secure. It is in a great location between the beaches of Orient and restaurants of Grand Case. Be aware, the area can get a bit buggy so bring repellent. There are effective repelling units on the patio.
A few more bath towels would have been nice. However, we probably should have just asked for them.
The pool is a great bonus. There is nothing more refreshing than a dip in the pool after a hot day at the beach.
The view from the property is absolutely spectacular. You can see Pinel Island, Mt. Vernon, and Orient Beach. The kayaks were a great addition and allowed us (very unseasoned kayakers) to paddle to Pinel in about fifteen minutes.
Bruno is a great host, available but not obtrusive. He assisted my wife's boss in arranging a rum tasting dinner at La Pressiore. (The restaurant and tasting get five stars.) He also got us in contact with a nurse who will come to your apartment for covid testing for a reasonable price.
We would not hesitate to return or recommend this property to a friend.