We enjoyed a great, relaxing family vacation. The villa was spacious, airy and comfortable. It was lovely to roll out of bed, make a coffee and head down to the pool or the beach for a walk. Tim was very helpful and addressed any questions or concerns immediately. He was even able to provide us with a highchair and pack'n'play for our youngest! We felt very much at home, with internet, satellite TV, fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, bath and beach towels, and North American type of outlets. The villa is located in a secure gated community and located only a short drive to Nettle Bay or Marigot and other amenities. But as other guests have said- we rarely wanted to leave! We would definitely consider this villa again for subsequent visits to St Martin- although we might bring another family with us next time too- there was lots of space for everyone, and would be a great place for large family meals or to relax by the poolside. The screened in deck upstairs was the perfect place to enjoy an evening glass of wine while the kids played.
Just a few tidbits of general advice, especially for those with small children, none of which would affect our decision to return, but was handy to know : the tile floor can be slippery when wet, especially for little people running around/dripping from a swim, so use caution or or put down a "beach towel carpet" as needed. St Martin does have some mosquitoes, nothing major, but bug spray at dawn and dusk is a good idea (or just hang out in the screened in porch in the early evening). The beach is lovely to walk on, build sandcastles, listen to the surf, and dip your toes in the water, but there are also some rocks, so need to be aware if young children want to go swimming in the ocean- there are some spots that are more clear to enter than others (not a really a problem for adults). On the entire island of St Martin, there are only really 2 beaches calm enough for very young kids, one being Friar's Bay (Anse des Peres), which was a short drive away from the villa. We mostly used the pool to swim, which great to relax in. We loved having our own pool!
Overall, we had a great stay, and would recommend this villa to family and friends. We will definitely keep it in mind for our next visit to St Martin!
