The house and location were great... loved having the private pool. Access to the kayaks were awesome - just wished I had more time on the island. The house was a little hot upstairs at night, but we survived.

I don't know where to begin. My family had the best holiday ever. Dominique, Audrey, and even Michael who Dominique suggested for the car rental were all amazing! The villa is so clean, incredible views, very safe, and loved the location. We travel around the world, and have very high standards, and I could not recommend this villa enough. Truly the best Villa ever! Thank you for the wonderful hospitality...

Everything was wonderful! I traveled with my two young adult daughters and felt very safe as a single mother staying here. This was our 2nd trip to St. Martin and Dominue and Henri's property was wonderful! Elvis of Bananalocation rental cars met us at the airport and he drove us to the property. It is a gorgeous gated community sitting on the cul de sac overlooking picturesque views of blue waters, boats and Pinel Island. Audrey is wonderful and a wealth of information. She greeted us at the house and showed us all the essentials. Fred the pool guy was also great to chat with as he also knows the island very well and was full of ideas! We snorkeled at all the beaches but did not take a special snorkeling trip this time. Previously, we took Capt. Alan's and that was not bad. But you can find some areas off Pinel and Friar's beach too. Orient beach and Pinel are still our favorite beaches to sun and visit! Kayaks are available and we used them several times. My only frustration was where you launch the kayaks, there is no way to get your kayak in the water unless you step in mushy wet, pungent weeds along the shoreline. But once you get out on the water, it is gorgeous! We had breakfast & coffee by the pool in the mornings, then took off to a different area every day: Orient Beach, Pinel Island, Friar's beach, Grand Case, shopping in Phillipsburg and Marigot. We ate late lunch out every day at a different restaurant/lolo/bar. Spent our evenings back for the sunsets off to our left, and chilled wine poolside.Cocci Market is a small but well stock grocery a few blocks away. Villa Pizza is very close by, every thing is awesome and we ordered take out two nights there. Pinel Bars good drinks and food, Grand Case: Le Temps des Cerises for continental/American brunch one day, the lolos (I would recommend lunch there, shrimp skewers great but Marlin fish was dry), don't miss Salsa night as Calmos Café Thursday night! It gets packed so get a table early. Drinks and live salsa music was awesome!! Also, if you go out on the beach right behind the Lolos in Grand Case, you can get sea glass by the mobs. My daughters and I discovered this spot eight years ago, and this time we got plastic bags full in an hour of beach combing. Stop by Ma Dou Dou's as you will see her flavored Rhum bottles for sale all over the island. But go to her Rum shack just inside the gate in the cul de sac to buy your Rum gifts to take back home! Mon favorite is Mojito! Bon voyage!

My family of 4 adults rented a car at the airport and were given driving directions prior that helped us get to to the villa in 25 minutes. The Villa is located in a gated community with two designated parking spaces. There are 10 steps down to the front door. Audrey, manager, met us on our arrival and gave us a quick tour and instructions. Audrey was very friendly and provided a great deal of information regarding shopping, restaurants and activities to do during our stay. The Villa has two nice sized bedrooms on the first floor along with the living room, kitchen, and eating area. There is a half bath along with a full bath and another bedroom upstairs. Each bedroom has its own air conditioning unit. There are no air-conditioning units in the kitchen or living room. We were able to cool the house using the units in the bedrooms. Another air conditioning unit would be very helpful in the kitchen/living room area. The upstairs bedroom did have a view, but it was very warm. The view of the bay from the living room/kitchen is spectacular and relaxing. The pool was nice to have in the afternoon, after a day of sightseeing, and the outdoor shower was an added benefit. The Villa's kitchen was stocked with all the necessary utensils, dishes and pans we needed to make meals. It also has a very nice sized refrigerator and a Nespresso machine that we enjoyed. There was a small grocery store less than five minutes by car as well as a very large American style grocery store in Marigot, about 15 minutes by car. Grand case, which had fantastic restaurants and bakery( we visited each morning for fresh baguettes, croissants and pastries) was a 10 minute drive. The drive to Orient Beach was less than 10 minutes and traveling to other beaches was convenient as the island is not too big and getting lost was never an issue as all streets were well marked. The kayaks and paddles that are available for use at the Villa, do show some age and the paddles weren't in the best of repair but we did have a blast on our trips to Pinel island spotting a few sea turtles along the way. A great surprise were the four beach chairs that were available for beach use. Getting the kayaks into the water was not pleasant, too much seaweed that stunk. I came prepared for mosquitoes, luckily there were not many. Our last night at the Villa we purchased Villa Pizza , we were very upset, it was one of the best meals we had. It is located a short drive from the Villa. We would stay again

Great customer service. We were meet at the villa and had everything explained to us by Audrey. She was awesome in the time and detail of the amenities on the property.

For our first ever vacation on Saint Martin, we lucked out by finding this luxury villa in a gorgeous private setting, only steps from the beach! Everything was perfect from the private pool, sumptuous bedrooms and palm treed gardens. Both the owners and manager made the whole experience convenient, stress free and completely relaxing. This is Paradise Found, as a reasonable price. Highly recommended! Close family.

Everything was wonderful, really very wonderful. Audrey was simply tremendous and helped guide me through the crazy problem my wife was having when we arrived. Her husband even helped out by supplying a transformer! Needless to say I am very grateful for their patience and persistence and without her help our stay would have been cut short almost immediately. The house is lovely, and in an ideal setting (it is impossible not to stress this enough), and not much more can be asked for. We easily navigated all of the amenities and had a really easy transition from the airport to the house by way of Banana (thank you again for that recommendation).

The location was perfect- our 1st time on the French side. We kayaked everyday to Pinel Island. Loved that there is a great sandbar in the middle so we could take a break from rowing and swim around there. Can also stop off at a little beach on a small island in the middle called Little Clef. The open floor plan was perfect for our family. Audrey the property manager was wonderful as well- friendly and extremely responsive. We have rented many homes on a few different islands, and this home and location was one of our top picks. Highly recommend.

The villa itself was immaculate. The view of Pinel Bay is amazing to wake up to every morning, and the villa has telescoping glass doors that allow you to open up the entire 1st floor of the house to the deck and pool area, and take in the fresh air and ocean breeze. The kitchen had everything you could need - an espresso maker, convection over, stove top, microwave, and a large refrigerator and freezer to make your own meals. The bedrooms were also a nice size, and the beds very comfortable. There is a walkway just a short walk from the house that leads you to Pinel Bay, where there are two double kayaks available for you to use. We spent a few days of our trip taking the kayaks out to the beach on Pinel Island, exploring Pinel Bay, and you could also take them to Orient Beach when the water is calm. We rented the house with another couple, and everyone was extremely pleased with how it turned out. The caretaker of the house, Audrey, was extremely nice. She gave us an overview of all of the appliances, some insight into different things to do on the island, and they even left us some wine and beer for our stay!! In addition, I ended up leaving one of my watches at the house the day we left to return to the US, and they were willing to go out of their way to ship it back to me. I truly cannot say enough good things about the house, or the owners. It was a great vacation, and we will look to stay here again if we return to St. Martin.

We had a wonderful vacation in St Marteen. The house was beautiful and very clean. Had mamy wonderful amenities and is located in a quiet gated community. This villa was a perfect destination for my family. The location to resturants and beaches was 5-10 min drive. The care taker of the house was very friendly and willing to help us with any questions we had. Definitely recommend this property!

Perfect location for this very nice villa, a lot of personality in a " close to the water" design, wooden house by the ocean, but with all the comfort and equipment you can imagine. Everything so easy and well maintained. The view on the water is great, and the community is extremely quiet and peaceful. The bay of Cul de Sac is wonderful to be explored by kayak, a lot of birds, good snorkeling close by, and at the end a delicious mojito frozen at the Karibuni on Pinel Island ( a must !)

My husband and I stayed here recently with 2 other couples for two weeks. We loved the villa! The kitchen was very well stocked, which in important to us because we all love to cook. Our favorite thing about the villa was how the whole front of the house opened up, so even when you were inside, you felt like you were actually outside. The view was gorgeous as well, and the neighborhood was quite and private. The location was also perfect. Very close to many beaches, shopping, and restaurants. We all commented on how comfortable the beds were and how we slept so well there. The villa was very clean and had everything you would ever need. Spent a lot of time sitting in the bean bags by the pool! Audrey, who welcomed us when we arrived and saw us off when we departed, was great. She was available anytime we needed her and took care of all of our needs. Fred, the "pool guy", was fantastic and full of information on places to go and things to do. Overall, I would rate this villa one of the best, if not the best, that we have stayed in. Loved everything about it!!

Dominique, the owner, was very accommodating. Audrey who greeted us at the villa, was very helpful and informative. We appreciate that their English was better then our French (which is none). The accommodations were as published, which were amazing. A gorgeous view that was way better then the units closer to the water (and most likely quieter). The beach is a boat launch area and not much of a sand beach, but the whole bay is gentle an shallow, so any activity in the bay area will be in mostly calm water no deeper than 5 feet. The 7 of us (5 adults, 2 teenagers) had a magnificent stay. Plenty of room and an amazing pool with view. The location is perfect for a low stress vacation. Near Pinel Island (gorgeous), short driving distance to Orient and Anse Marcel beach. The highlight of Cul de Sac, besides the quietness, is the local restaurants. Nothing but magnificent food at all the places we visited. We highly recommend Villa Pizza for your quick food fix. For true culinary experience, Le Grain de Poivre and Jam Rock, both tickled our palettes. The owners of Le Grain de Poivre were spectacular hosts, and made us want to move to St. Martin. If we could blame Dominique for anything, it would be the weather. We did have rain showers most of the week we were there. Otherwise, the property was fantastic. Would rent this location again in a heartbeat.

We spent a week in this wonderful villa this January. We had 3 couples, and there was plenty of room for all of us. We spent a lot of time on the deck and lounging around the pool. The proximity to Pinel Island is a huge plus. 4 of us took kayaks to the island, and 2 took the ferry. Either way worked great, and the beach is magnificent. Well worth the trip! Just wish we would have gone earlier in the week so we could have gone back again! Audrey was magnificent, and walked us through everything during the check-in process. It is somewhat difficult to find the first time (especially in the dark), but the owners recommend a car rental company that will bring you to the villa (we just used a different option). Would love to stay at this location again if/when we return to St. Martin.

Villa Cote Mer is an excellent spot to relax and unwind. The retracting glass doors expose the entire lower floor for a peaceful, open concept living space. Neighbourhood is very quiet and several good restaurants are within walking distance down the hill. Minor issues on arrival were handled quickly by the caretaker. Clean and modern. Make sure to use the kayaks to paddle to Pinel Island!

Our family of 7 had a terrific week in this wonderful villa. Highlights: • indoor/outdoor living at its best, with an entire wall of glass that opens onto the large terrace and pool area • gorgeous view • clean, airy, very nicely furnished • the excellent nearby Villa Pizza, which with 3 small grandchildren was our go-to for most dinners • quick, easy trip to Pinel Island, a repeat destination when we were able to drag the kids away from the pool • excellent kayaking and paddleboarding from the shore a few steps away We hope to return!

We have been to the island many times and this was our first time to stay on the French side. The Villa Cote Mer was positively amazing. Owner Dominique was very helpful ahead of time and Audrey was very helpful and welcoming on site. The kitchen was perfectly equipped. The bedrooms and bathrooms a great size. The whole place felt fresh, new and comfortable. The pool was perfect for lounging around after we spent afternoons at the beaches on the island. My husband and I came with our daughters (17 and 22) and their two friends. Villa was amazing and I can't wait to come back! AMAZING views as the whole ocean facing side opens up!

We had a wonderful stay in St. Martin and at Villa Cote Mer! We found the villa to be just as advertised and very comfortable and convenient for our stay. We had great and prompt communication with the owners prior to the trip (and were very appreciative of the recommendation to rent a car from Banana Location, as they met us at the airport and escorted us to the villa). Audrey, the property manager was very friendly and welcoming and did a great job showing us around, informing us about various aspects of the villa, the amenities and sharing information about the island in general. We had some trouble trying to get a taxi on our second night and so we reached out to Audrey for assistance and she went out of her way to assist and find us a reliable taxi driver for the week! This location was fantastic with quick and easy access to lots of great beaches such as Pinel Island, Anse Marcel, Orient Beach, Friars Bay and access to great dining in Grand Case (as well as at the afore mentioned beaches). Groceries, wine shop, pharmacy and bank all near by and easily accessible. We would highly recommend Villa Cote Mer to anyone visiting the island and would certainly consider it again for a future visit! .

This was our first visit to the island and it was amazing. The Villa Cote Mer is just beautiful and very secure in a gated community. The property is just as pictured and more lovely in person. Bedrooms were large and the bathrooms lovely. The Villa is modern and well maintained. Air conditioners kept the bedrooms very cool and comfy. The house owner Dominique and Jouan where so great answering all questions prior to our visit. The Villa manager Audrey was lovely and so helpful. We chose to have the housekeeper each morning which was very helpful. The Simply market is less than 10 minutes from the Villa and has everything you could need as far as food and supplies. We cooked every night in the nicely equipped modern kitchen. The seafood market is open on Saturday and Wednesday with a beautiful supply of fresh fish, lobster, clams and mussels. I would suggest arriving by 9 am to get your choice of fish. We rented our car from Michael as suggested by Dominique. He was super accommodating delivering and picking up the vehicle when we needed it. We found venturing out easy and fun. We went to several beaches in the area including Anse Marcel, Orient, Gran Case and Mullet Bay. We took the Villa kayaks for a short paddle over to Pinel Island which was beautiful. I would highly recommend this property to friends and family and hope to return next fall.

This was my very first time using HomeAway and I was more than pleased with my experience at Villa Cote Mer! To begin, Dominique is incredibly kind, communicative and helpful. Secondly, the house is exactly as pictured and described. I came for a week with five girlfriends on a relaxing island getaway. We often cooked and lounged by the pool in between exploring the island and it's many beautiful beaches.We very much enjoyed coming back to Villa Cote Mer at the end of each day. I would definitely come back again! Here are a few other highlights in the area: - Villa Pizza: The food is delicious and it's just down the hill from the house - Pancho Villa: The tacos and Sangria are fantastic! - Pinel Island: The second floor of the house looks out onto Pinel Island. One girl in our group kayaked from the house and the rest of us took a 5 minute boat ride there :) - Simply: This is where we did most of our grocery and wine shopping.