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Beautiful beachfront at The Villas On Great Bay

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The best place to spend the day is 30 feet from your your ocean lanai.
A great view of beautiful white sandy beach and aqua marine ocean!
View of Villas and pool from the beach.
Infinity edge pool with plenty of seating.
Perfect view a few steps from your own bathroom, kitchen, and shower.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Philipsburg
  • Place, Philipsburg Boardwalk
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Bay Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of St. Martin
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Queen sized sofa sleeper

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

First floor bathroom

Toilet

Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful beachfront at The Villas On Great Bay

This two-bedroom, three-bath villa is situated right on Great Bay Beach in a small complex of twelve individual villas with a lovely beachfront swimming pool and breathtaking ocean views. This gated complex with on-site management is the perfect place to relax around the pool or to just lounge on your private lanai or elevated deck overlooking our beautiful beach. It is remodeled inside and out with new furniture and king beds. There are security cameras for your safety located in the common areas on the property, including the pool.

The location is ideal because it is on the opposite side of Great Bay from the bustling Philipsburg Cruise Port, so you can enjoy the wonderful views of the cruise ships' comings and goings without the crowds! There are as many as six cruise ships in port at one time, and watching them is a favorite past-time of just about everyone who stays at our complex.

There are endless activities available in St. Maarten/St. Martin and the surrounding islands if you are interested in something other than vegging out on our gorgeous beach or beachside pool and patio.

Recently remodeled: Tastefully decorated with new beds and bedding (600 thread count silky sheets!), sleeper sofa, and living room furniture. All 3 bathrooms were remodeled, with the 2 private upstairs bedroom baths each having new showers and rain shower heads with handheld shower wands. A new viewing deck is available through patio doors from the ocean side bedroom, which overlooks the beach, ocean, and cruise ship dock.

The kitchen was remodeled, including a new stove, full-sized microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, plenty of cabinet space, and tile. It is fully stocked with dinnerware, cooking supplies, spices, a blender, a coffee pot, a toaster, and bar accessories. There are even little drink umbrellas waiting just for you!

Short walk to everything: There is a local convenience store a half block away for last-minute necessities. Your favorite restaurants, shops, piers, and people watching are just a short 5-10 minute walk down the beach or boardwalk. This is one of the best locations on the island as you can have peace and quiet when you want it or walk just a few minutes to all the shopping, restaurants, and beach activity your heart would ever desire. For longer stays, house cleaners are available at an additional cost. Toilet paper and paper towels are provided, but you should bring your own bar soap and shampoo.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Philipsburg

Located on the beach, this villa is in Downtown Philipsburg, a neighbourhood in Philipsburg. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Maho Beach and Mullet Bay Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Philipsburg

What's nearby

  • Front Street District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Philipsburg Boardwalk - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Great Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Philipsburg Courthouse - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of St. Martin - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rum & Reggae Backyard Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Water's edge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sexy Beef - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Pier - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Oranje Café - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful beachfront at The Villas On Great Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include infinity pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful beachfront at The Villas On Great Bay?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful beachfront at The Villas On Great Bay on 13 Jun 2026 start from £187, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Beautiful beachfront at The Villas On Great Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful beachfront at The Villas On Great Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful beachfront at The Villas On Great Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful beachfront at The Villas On Great Bay?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful beachfront at The Villas On Great Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Downtown Philipsburg villa is within a 5-minute walk of Front Street District and Philipsburg Boardwalk. Great Bay Beach and Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The host was very communicative before we got there. The villa was perfect for our family!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The absolute best. Will always come back to this spot, the owners are OUTSTANDING. 100/10. Already booked for next year. Beautiful beach. Great people all around
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey L.

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

Sint Maarten

Second time staying here. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray S.

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

Great stay

Great location, very clean and easy to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman T.

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

Lovely property

Everything was fine and the grounds were lovely.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen H.

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

Just the vacation we needed

The villa was well equipped and well maintained. Doug gave us great restaurant recommendations and things to do on the island. Serge was helpful making reservations and booking taxi trips for us. Great location and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

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

Villa 2 - May 17th to 24th 2025

Thank you Doug & Becky! We truly enjoyed your villa. You were both so helpful from the beginning with recommendations, rental contacts, answers to my questions, etc. Serge was the best property manager as well! Would love to come back next year
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

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

Villas on Great Bay

Wonderful location. Everything was as advertised! Couldn’t ask for more! Beautiful! Highly recommend Viila 2 at The Villas on Great Bay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

All great!

We have stayed here several times and always have a great experience! The owner is great to work with!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey L.

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

Great stay!

We had a wonderful stay and didn’t want to leave! Excellent location. Doug and Wally were great!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Awesome

Villa 2 is awesome. Everything you could possibly need has been thought of. Our favorite place to stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

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

Best Christmas with my family!

Everything about our stay was perfect. Looking forward to coming again and do more exploring.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michel B.

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

Excellent host and location

Very comfortable unit with scenic location. Easy access to beach and town. We felt very safe,
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor W.

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

Beautiful beachfront property

This is the second time I’ve stayed at this property and villa 2 is an exceptional unit and well equipped for an extended stay. The villas on great Bay are ideally situated to walk to shopping, restaurant, bars, water, sports, etc. but far enough away from the hustle and bustle of cruise ship crowed. The owner is very responsive, the check-in process was easy and the property manager was available for anything we needed during our stay. I highly recommend staying here if you plan a visit to Saint Maarten.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

New Years 2024

Our villa was awesome! Great location and very nice views.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lora L.

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

Thanksgiving Getaway

We loved staying at the Villas! Our family enjoyed the pool and walking to the boardwalk for dinner and shopping. Wally helped us book a catamaran excursion, which I highly recommend. This was our second time staying here and we’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

T S.

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

Nice place

Spacious and clean, all amenities needed for a nice trip. Wally was great and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

bethany s.

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

Great Stay

If you’re looking for less night life, beautiful quiet beach with the option to be in the mix of busy beaches, it would be a shame to overlook this villa. Communications were excellent, the Villa was clean and comfortable. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

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

Great place!!!

Beautiful condo with an amazing location! Easy access to walk downtown. The pool was incredible and right on the ocean. Safe and clean. It was the perfect home base
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug R.

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

Perfect Location

Doug is an amazing host, extremely helpful and gives you loads of information about the island. The villa is well stocked and clean. You are within walking distance to shopping and restaurants and a beach just steps away.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin M.

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

The place was perfect for us!

We just go back from our week stay a Great Bay Villas. It was perfect in every way from the beautiful views, the nice kitchen, and all the amenities one would need on a vacation. Having the little private (for the villa) pool was ideal when you didn't want to be at the beach anymore. We look forward to a return trip!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard S., Williamsville, NY USA

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

Great Property and Stay

Property, grounds, and property manager were fantastic. Very well supplied, beach was great, pool very clean. Interaction with Host was easy and comprehensive. Walking distance to Boardwalk and great restaurants. Great value for what was provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Great villa. Wonderful location.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Villas on Great Bay. The Villa was well maintained and well equipped. The pool and outside areas were beautiful and relaxing. And access to the beach was so convenient. Wally, the manager, was a wonderful person and helped us immensely.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ray C.

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

Beauty after Beauty

Had a marvelous stay at the Villas on Great Bay! Dougs place is a perfect spot to stay on Great Bay. The beautiful aqua waters and the warm sunshine and sandy beach you cannot beat! The villa is super clean and the view from living room and owners suite is breath taking! Serge helped us out with any of our questions and the others in the adjacent villas were so friendly and welcoming! The villa has all the amenities you ever need. Dougs list of restaurants, beaches and things to do was so helpful. We toured the island in our rental car and visited several of the 37 beachs. I highly recommend this villa and the island is one of the most beautiful place you will ever see!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

relaxing nice place great condition on the beach

Wally was amazing. We had an awesome time. Condo was perfect size, great A/C plenty of towels and kitchen accessories. TV's worked well.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Doug Kinsinger

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This is a picture of my wife, myself and our two sons. We live in Topeka, KS and love going to warm beach weather. We love sharing with our guests what we have learned about all the activities, shopping, and wonderful food on the island. We have been going to St. Maarten for over 25 years and decided that this was the perfect location to keep coming back to. It is the perfect location as the access to the beach and town cannot be beaten. You are a short walk or drive away from grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping.

Why they chose this property

We discovered St. Maarten over 25 years ago and this villa almost 12 years ago. We know you will enjoy this beautiful location with great views of the ocean and a short convenient walk to shopping, beach activities, restaurants, and ice cream shops! We're proud of our vacation property and enjoy sharing it with our guests.

What makes this property unique

It has a beautiful infinity edge pool five feet from the beach! There is a laundry facility accessible on-site to our guests. Wally, our manager, can source fresh lobster, caught that morning, for you and grill it for you that evening. Our villa is stocked with everything you would typically have at your home. the location is the most unique asset as the beach is beautiful and very low foot traffic so your view and usage is not impeded.

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