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Crème de la Crème: Stunning views of Orient Bay! Grand piano. Kids welcome!

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Pool and Sun Deck - you can see for miles, west, north and east!
Villa Crème de la Crème  -  Two decks, Four Bedrooms
Breakfast on the Main Deck -
Always breezy - no mosquitoes!
Dawn  -  looking North to the Village, Beach, and Ocean
Studio Bedroom  -  "The Pineapple Room"  -   
separate entrance - ensuite bath
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
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  • Popular LocationOrient Bay Beach18 min walk
  • Popular LocationOrient Bay3 min drive
  • Popular LocationGrand Case Beach5 min drive
  • AirportPhilipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Main floor Ensuite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bedroom Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Studio Ensuite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Crème de la Crème: Stunning views of Orient Bay! Grand piano. Kids welcome!

Welcome to villa Crème de la Crème! Enjoy wrap-around stunning ocean views. Bask in privacy and unparalleled beauty, while overlooking the long beautiful beach which is the envy of the whole island - Orient Bay. The peacefulness and privacy by the deck and pool are simply perfect.

The views to the west, to the north, and to the east are all different, and are all simply breathtaking. The sunrise over that ocean, morning after morning, is a gift to the early riser. Morning coffee never tasted so good anywhere else. The different kinds of sunrises, some misty, some golden, some with a brief gentle rainfall, some with mysterious low-lying clouds, well - it feels like every sunrise is different, each one a masterpiece! Watching sunrise reflected upon those 30 miles of ocean is a gentle two-coffee event, and is like beholding the slow-motion opening of a magnificent flower.

At the ocean, a 4-minute drive away, three different beachside resorts welcome you to enjoy their daytime hospitality along the mile and a half of white sand. You can swim and lounge all day by the ocean, or perhaps rent jet skis, sail a catamaran, kite ski, wind surf, play beach tennis, and the list goes on. Close to the ocean, seven outdoor restaurants, including French, Italian, Seafood and Thai, beckon you to explore their delicious and unique creations.

Upon arrival, you are greeted by our friendly staff, who keep the villa totally clean and attractive. Our hostess, Natesha is truly the 5th Star in our reviews. We get a lot of compliments because our kitchen and our villa have literally everything you need. Parking is for three cars.

Adult bedrooms are separated for extra privacy. Two or three couples travelling together enjoy the sense of not feeling "on top of one another". For example, the "Studio" bedroom, with a Queen bed, has a separate entrance, and a small romantic porch overlooking........paradise!

All three adult bedrooms have ensuite full bathrooms. Kid's bedroom is upstairs, with a bunk bed. The bunk bed will sleep two children, but is large enough to sleep two adults, instead. All bedrooms feature 1000-thread count Egyptian cotton linens, bamboo pillows, individual A.C., phone chargers, and electrical outlets for both U.S. and French appliances. You will be relieved that we have all the adaptors, transformers and phone chargers you need.

We provide all the "classic" board games. TV & Stereo are in the living room, and WIFI throughout. TV has 1500 channels, including Netflix. We also offer the use of a wonderful Samick baby grand piano. Life jackets, water wings, and noodles are provided for swimming fun. Executive-style Thermos jars and Lunch Containers keep your drinks and snacks fresh and cold as you drive around or stay on the beach. This is a gated property within a gated community, so your family is secure. With 2 ramps on the property, and 3 grab bars on the main floor, Crème de la Crème is partly accessible.

Property manager

Matt Pines

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Orient Bay

Located in Orient Bay, this villa is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Orient Bay Beach and Maho Beach. Jet skiing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Orient Bay Beach - 18 min walk
  • Orient Bay - 3 min drive
  • Grand Case Beach - 5 min drive
  • Pinel Island - 6 min drive
  • Anse Marcel Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Grand Case (SFG-L'Esperance) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bikini Beach - 4 min drive
  • Le Pressoir - 5 min drive
  • Ristorante Del Arti - 9 min drive
  • Pirate Hideout Beach Bar - 5 min drive
  • Maison Mère - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Crème de la Crème: Stunning views of Orient Bay! Grand piano. Kids welcome! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Crème de la Crème: Stunning views of Orient Bay! Grand piano. Kids welcome! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Crème de la Crème: Stunning views of Orient Bay! Grand piano. Kids welcome!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crème de la Crème: Stunning views of Orient Bay! Grand piano. Kids welcome!?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Crème de la Crème: Stunning views of Orient Bay! Grand piano. Kids welcome! located?

Located in the heart of Orient Bay, this beach villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Orient Bay Beach and Orient Bay. Green Cay and Coconut Grove Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nate B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Orient Bay great villa
Matt was wonderful and communicative. What a great gift basket to get us started. The views are incredible the location is convenient. The kids loved the pool and we loved the access to Orient Bay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cortney L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at this gem of a property!
We just returned a few days ago from our lovely vacation in St. Martin. Matt’s property was perfect for our group! The views are outstanding and there was lots of room for everyone. The welcome basket was much appreciated and Matt and Natesha were great to deal with. Matt provided us with lots of information about the island before we arrived, including restaurant recommendations, store hours and day trip recommendations. Highly recommend the villa for its beautiful location and would not hesitate to book it again. Thanks Matt and Natesha!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris H., Maple Grove, MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay - million dollar view
We stayed at Creme de la Creme for two weeks. The house was well outfitted with everything we needed. Thick, luxurious bath and beach towels. Plenty of dishes and cookware for eating in. Private pool with a large deck - lots of room for everyone to spread out. The welcome basket and beverages upon our arrival were a treat. The upper deck has a table that easily accommodates 8 people and there is also a very comfortable seating area. This is all covered so you can avoid the sun or the rain and still stay outside. The driveway seems a bit steep at first, but we got used to it very quickly. It's well lit with solar lights. The iguanas up in the rocks alongside the house were entertaining. Both the owner and property manager were very responsive to any of our questions, frequently getting back to us within an hour. All in all, plenty of room with a great location. The view was awesome - we could see all of Orient Bay as well as St Bart's. We will be back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally S., Indianapolis, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay @ Creme de la creme, Orient Bay St Martin
My family gathered for a vacation at Matt's place overlooking Orient Bay. The house was beautiful and the layout worked well for us - 3 couples and two children. We loved the location - high above the town with beautiful views but an easy drive to the beach and lots of nice restaurants. The house is in a very quiet neighborhood, the beach was perfect. We would recommend staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Spring Break
From the initial booking Matt and his team (Natesha) were fantastic! Always sharing helpful insights about Island and welcomed us with a fantastic gift basket to get the week started! Wonderful home and location close to orient beach and fantastic restaurants on the French Sid elf the island! Thanks for a fantastic week.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Matt Pines

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With three children all grown up and doing well, we chose to buy a luxury villa on our favorite Island, Saint Martin, in 2019. We were lucky enough to find a place with amazing and breathtaking views of Orient Bay.

Sailing is a major passion in this family, and here in Toronto, a Catalina 36 serves as our summer home. Tennis is another hobby we can't live without. Orient Bay offers us both sailing and tennis. We can rent a Hobie Cat any afternoon at the beach, from Emmanuel at SXM Wind Adventures. We can even sail to Pinel Island, which is a fabulous place to swim, imbibe drinks, and have seafood! In the mornings, we can play tennis, just seven minutes away at the American Tennis Academy: My kids have profited from great coaching with tennis pro Oliver Becaud. So this Island offers great weather, lovely people, and supports our sports addictions.

My eldest child is a 34 year-old, accomplished opera singer - a brilliant coloratura soprano, currently living in Berlin. My middle child is 27 years old, and is a property manager, in charge of 9 apartment buildings. My son is 25, and holds a bachelors degree from the Berkeley School of Music, as well as a bachelors degree from McGill University, major in international relations. He currently works for Crisis Group International, based in Brussels.

For many years, we have operated a luxury rental cottage in Ontario, known as "Sandy Shores Cottage", near Haliburton. We have 100 feet of waterfront on Eagle Lake, a
3-hour drive from Toronto. My staff and I have worked hard, for 25 years, to deliver a fabulous and well-equipped lakeside vacation to our customers.

We already had 22 years of vacation rental management, when we started Crème de la Crème. We are extremely lucky to have Natesha Wolfe and Marcellus Maturin as property manager and builder/fixer. The wonderful experience we offer would not be possible with them.

Why they chose this property

Villa Crème de la Crème is situated absolutely perfectly. It overlooks 50 or 75 nearby villas, but no villa overlooks us! Our place is perfectly private, and you can wear what you wish, or nothing at all, and it is nobody's business! Our guests treasure that freedom and privacy!

The views to the west, to the north, and to the east are all different, and all simply breathtaking. The sunrise over that ocean, morning after morning, is a gift to the early riser. Morning coffee never tasted so good anywhere else. The different kinds of sunrises, some misty, some golden, some with a brief gentle rainfall, some with mysterious low-lying clouds, well - it feels like every sunrise is different, each one a masterpiece!

Our driving time to the beach is four minutes, but we usually walk. It is 20 minutes to the beach on foot, and maybe a tad more coming back. The views are wonderful the whole way - tall palm trees, magnificent houses, 30 miles of ocean!

Saint Martin, the French side, is a tiny jewel in the Caribbean. The weather is perfect - not too hot. The social climate is very friendly, and we particularly relish seeing contrasting cultures working together, side by side, in harmony. The restaurants are the best anywhere, and the service is warmly welcoming and cheerful. The Island is small, which is great: you can drive around the whole place in an hour. You will adore all the little towns you visit, each one with its own flavour. The mountains are so gorgeous and dramatic, everywhere you drive. And - there are 37 beaches you can drive to on the Island!

Saint Martin offers sailing, tennis, volleyball, kite-skiing, zip-lining, live music, hiking, dancing, astoundingly good dining, and some of the nicest and finest people you will ever know.

What makes this property unique



A unique and wonderful collection of DVD classic movies

Grand Piano, of course!

The best equipped kitchen you will ever want...

Large stylish thermos to keep your beverage cold all day

Our charming resident iguanas up on the hill

Languages:

English, Spanish
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