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Top of Pelican Key! Spectacular sea views, near beaches, Wifi, parking, private

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Studio is located on the left side of the ground floor of this magnificent vill
A landscaped outdoor area with palm trees, a gravel path, and a white building with a balcony.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a bookshelf.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window, and a view of the outdoors.
Full bath

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Culinary delights just around the corner
    Guests love the location for its abundance of dining options.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Hollywood Casino
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cole Bay, Sint Maarten
  • Place, Lay Bay Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Flamingo Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hollywood Casino
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Top of Pelican Key! Spectacular sea views, near beaches, Wifi, parking, private

Relax and enjoy your vacation in this 1 bedroom studio situated in a private villa. Villa Cleavage is nestled between the two hilltops high above desirable Pelican Key offering both privacy and convenient accessibility to beaches, shops, restaurants and the airport. Upon entering the villa grounds, you first arrive in the courtyard complete with fountain and gardens. This beautiful studio has 1 King size bed, 1 bathroom, kitchen with small refrigerator, stove top, microwave and coffee maker, and large private terrace. Fully equipped with Air-conditioning, ceiling fan, wifi and tv. A gas grill is also provided. Parking available. The property also comes complete with a generator with automatic switch and a cistern. The views and sunsets are remarkable. Everything you need for your island getaway.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1315182vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Simpson Bay

Pelican Key, a neighbourhood in Simpson Bay, is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Simpson Bay Beach and Maho Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Cole Bay, Sint Maarten

What's nearby

  • Market Garden Supermarket - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lay Bay Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hollywood Casino - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Simpson Bay Beach - 1 min drive - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ginger Sushi - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cup of Joy - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Coffee lounge 2.0 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Réveil Matin - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Bar 3Angle formerly XLounge - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Top of Pelican Key! Spectacular sea views, near beaches, Wifi, parking, private pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Top of Pelican Key! Spectacular sea views, near beaches, Wifi, parking, private?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Top of Pelican Key! Spectacular sea views, near beaches, Wifi, parking, private?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Top of Pelican Key! Spectacular sea views, near beaches, Wifi, parking, private?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Top of Pelican Key! Spectacular sea views, near beaches, Wifi, parking, private located?

Located in Pelican Key, this family-friendly Simpson Bay apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Lay Bay Beach, Flamingo Beach and Hollywood Casino. Kim Sha Beach and Market Garden Supermarket are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tekayon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect room with great view and a great host
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dennis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private studio

Close to beaches, restaurant, and casino.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!

Amazing!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property exactly as shown

Suited our needs well given just two of us. Lovely sunset views. Very quiet space. Felt very safe. Would recommend renting a car (although we didn’t).
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top of the hill

Everything about our stay was more than expected. Our suite was spotless, roomy and had everything we needed. Our private entrance allowed us to come and go at leisure. Topper and Melanie are the salt of the earth and made sure everything was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very scenic spot with great views

We spent four nights in this rental. It was very convenient to exploring the island, but I probably wouldn’t stay here without a rental car. It is really not walkable to restaurants in the Simpson Bay area. We enjoyed the lovely private patio. The views of the lagoon from the car park were wonderful. With our rental car, we were easily able to access the airport, Marigot and Phillipsburg. The Wi-Fi was good and the location was very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Sint Maartin

This condo was perfect for two adults. It is located on a hill, with a beautiful view from the private patio. Melanie, Topper and Simone answered our every need. We enjoyed the fact that the beach was very close by and that tthere are many restaurants within a couple of kilometres. We never got tired of viewing the sunset form our patio! A car is recommended.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara V.

Beautiful well-appointed apartment, very comfy king bed AND gracious hosts!

This is a quite splendid apartment located at the top of Pelican Key in a spectacular home. Since Irma, we have stayed in several places, and this one is the best! The studio is complete- clearly they put a lot of thought and effort into providing all you could want or need for your vacation home. We loved the spacious shower and comfortable king bed (complete with soft bamboo sheets). We really enjoyed morning coffee on the breezy private patio as we watched the cruise ships come and go. The friendly and fun hosts, Melanie and Topper, are long-time St Maarten residents who are great resources for island activities! And did I mention the Topper's Gourmet Rhum samples??? We look forward to our next stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Sara and Ron, You are fabulous guests! We hope to see you back here soon. Thank you for your detailed review. Warmest regards, Melanie and Topper
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Beautiful!

My husband and I had a beautiful winter getaway here. We had some delays with our flights and getting through customs, but Topper was still there to greet us and help us get checked in. The property and views are exactly as pictured, but pictures still don't give those sunsets enough justice. Melanie and Topper are fantastic hosts and very responsive to any questions we had. Their housekeeper, Simone, also went above and beyond with any requests we had throughout the week. This site is at the top of a very steep hill. The taxi drivers handle it well, but have good shoes and good strength if you plan to walk (you get used to it after a couple days).
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This studio was amazing and had everything that I needed. The location was perfect and within walking distance from many restaurants. I recommend renting a car due to how high on Pelican Key the studio is at, or you can call a taxi.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I cannot say enough wonderful things about our gracious host Melanie. She met us at the door, we were given a beautiful instruction on how everything worked from her manager Simone after that. The property was exactly as described and had every amenity we could uave needed. Everything was exceptionally clean. The attentiona and graciousness we were shown was incomparable. If i ever return to Sint Maarten, i will definitely go back there. Would definitely recommend a rental car, thank goodness I had one! Ample parking for it. Definitely a 5 star stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elisabeth S.

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Op de berg

De algemene indruk was dat de eigenaren geen aandacht (meer) besteden aan de gastenwoning. Hier en daar kan een lik verf geen kwijt. Het zitje buiten was niet zoals op de foto: geen goede stoelen, geen parasol en om de parasol hebben we gevraagd, maar niet gekregen.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hiram T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Accommodations and Excellent Hosts

Beautiful Studio on Hilltop location. Close to beaches and restaurants. Really enjoyed staying here. Safe and in a great Neighborhood. Topper and Melanie were great. They own a local Restaurant and Bar and Also have a great Gelato Bar as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yashraj B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views and location on "the friendly island"

This is a very secluded property in an upscale area of the island, yet very accessible. The owner Melanie and property manager Simone are very welcoming, helpful and considerate. If you are looking for a peaceful holiday, within easy reach of everything the island has to offer should you so desire, then this is an excellent and worthy choice!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Rolf B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

perfekte Unterkunft - gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis

Wir haben dieses Objekt von FeWo "zugewiesen" bekommen, da unsere gebuchte Unterkunft leider am Ankunfttage nicht verfügbar war. Die Vermieter, Topper und Melanie, standen stets mit Rat und Tat zu Seite. Das separate Appartment befindet sich im sehr großzügigen Wohnhaus der Vermieter, welches am Ende einer Sackgasse gelegen ist und damit äußerst ruhig war. Die Lage zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass man von dort die Insel sehr gut erkunden kann. Ich danke Topper & Melanie ausdrücklich für Ihre Gastfreundschaft und kann jedem Pärchen, welches in diesem Preissegment sucht, dieses Objekt empfehlen.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Property was clean and location was great.will be booking again very soon. John C
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The getaway

The property at top of pelican key was private, quiet and serene. It was very clean with just the right amount of amenities for the space. You felt like you were in your own villa, with beaches and restaurants all within 5 minute drive. We had dinner at the new Toppers restaurant food was excellent and the atmosphere made you feel like you were under the ocean blue! Definitely a stay you would not want to miss👍
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Vaca Ever

Let me start by saying that I seldom write a review about anything. That being said after spending 10 glorious days at this amazing studio villa I just had to share our experience. I will start with the hosts, Melanie and Topper they could not have been more hospitable. Before, during and even after the trip I can truly say we have new friends for life. Not to mention their beautiful family, bar staff, and even their welcoming furry friends! Now as far as the villa, the pictures are spot on! This place looks exactly the way its displayed on the website! Every amenity you could wish for and more. Oh and did I mention the most unbelievably comfortable king size four poster bed! So folks let me just sum this up for you. This was our first time to the island and it certainly will not be our last and I can guarantee we will be looking to book this wonderful villa again.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Guest house sanctuary

We had a lovely stay at this property. The guest house had every amenity that we needed and really more. Beautiful and spacious, plenty of room to relax and enjoy while you are "home". The owners were very helpful if you need them and left contact # to reach them or housekeeping.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Michelle and her husband were lovely guests and we would highly recommend them as guests. They were wonderful at communicating and were very neat and clean. Such nice people.
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt W.

Great place to stay.

This property has all you need for a great vacation. The owners are wonderful and accommodating and very punctual in replying if you need anything. The property is easy to find and very safe. We highly reccomend this property for a beautiful stay on the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Topper and Melanie

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Long time residence of St. Maarten. We own a nearby popular restaurant and bar. We also operate a the only rum distillery on the island and have skin care line made from local St Maarten limes.

Why they chose this property

This is a a very unique property designed by Carl Abbot a world famous architect and the property has won numerous awards.

What makes this property unique

The property has beautiful gardens including an arboretum, fabulous views as it sits at the very top of Pelican Key. It is very private and peaceful.

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