Le Papillon on the beach
Apartment in Simpson Bay
5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this apartment rental
Le Papillon enjoys one of the best locations on St. Martin, with many wonderful restaurants nearby and a beach that is close to private and ideal for long walks.
Overlooking the entire Simpson Bay beach, the comfortable 2150 sq. feet apartment is equipped with everything a visitor might need. The long list of our luxurious amenities is shown below.
Guests are welcome with a drink. Selection of drinks can be found in the fridge and in our free mini bar.
A great selection of restaurants can be found within convenient walking distance. To name a few:
Skip Jack - local fisherman's restaurant; Bamboo - amazing sushi and more; Top Carrot - vegetarian and healthy meals; Avantika - very elegant place with Thai cuisine; Sale & Pepe - great Italian place; Toppers - American cuisine; Yacht Club - a great place to watch boats coming into lagoon and drink; Pizza Italy - another Italian cuisine; Palapa Grill - known for great steaks and more; Atlantico - an amazing bakery
Some restaurants can even be accessed without putting your shoes on. That includes Karakter, Mary's boon and El Zafiro. They can be enjoyed right on the beach.
The building itself was finished in 2014 after a few years of planning. It was designed and built by a doctor who owned the property. The building is so well made that even with hurricane Irma we had minimal damage. We had lots of decorative damages but luckily nothing major.
Simpson Bay Area is a good place to be. It is a nice combination of tourism and local culture. It used to be a fisherman's village and it still holds some of that charm. It is easy to walk to restaurants and shops so people do not need to rent a car to go to places. But at the same time when you are in the apartment or on the beach you are completely away from any outside world.
List of our many amenities:
PROPERTY:
- Gated community
- Video intercom system
- 2150 sq. feet apartment
- Private parking inside the property
- Air conditioning regulated in each room
SERVICE:
- Welcome book with instructions
- Housekeeper comes every third day to provide light cleaning
- Wifi in each room
- Crib, high chair and playpen
- Washer and dryer
- Generator
KITCHEN:
- Welcome drinks in the fridge
- Mini bar with nice selection of alcohol
- Filtered water and ice
- Basic pantry items including coffee
- Fully equipped
- Wine cooler
- Bosch appliances
LIVING ROOM:
- 48“ high definition smart TV
- Netflix
- Satellite TV
- Comfortable lounge area
- Queen size sleeper sofa
BATHROOMS:
- Organic cotton white towels
- Organic soaps, lotions and shampoo
- Hair dryers
- Decorated with orchids
BEDROOMS:
- Luxurious king size bed with high quality mattress
- Upscale quality of linens
- 40“ smart TV
- Netflix
- Safe
- One bedroom has a view of the sea, mega yachts, palm trees and the beach
- Other bedroom has a view of hills, trees and Simpson Bay lagoon with its many boats
BEACH:
- Long chairs
- Regular chairs
- Cool box
- Two kayaks
- Beach towels
- Umbrella
TERRACE:
- Comfortable lounge area
- Dining area
- A breathtaking view of the entire beach
- Two fans
- Real flowers
- Partially covered against rain and direct sun
- Partially uncovered for sun bathing with long chairs
- Private access to the beach (private stairs)
- Weber gas grill
GARDEN:
- Beautiful and lush
- Many palm trees
- Wide selection of tropical flowers
- Private path to the beach
- Two outside showers
OTHER:
- Sound protected walls and roof
- Heat insulated sliding doors and windows
LOCATION AND THINGS THAT CAN BE FOUND WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE
Small grocery stores: 1 - 5 minutes walk
Bank: 5 minutes walk
Drugstore: 5 minutes walk
French bakery: 5 minutes walk
Restaurants: 5 minutes walk
Bar: 5 minutes walk on the beach
Fish market: 15 minutes walk
Casino: 5 minutes walk
OTHER THINGS CLOSE BY:
The Body spa or Carita spa: 5 minutes drive
Water sports: 5 minutes drive
Ferry to different islands: 5 minutes drive
Carousel & ice-cream place: 5 minutes drive
Gym (Port de Plaisance): 5 minutes drive
Golf: 10 minutes drive
Airport: 8 minutes drive
Yoga studio (Jogasxm): 8 minutes drive
Cinema (Megaplex): 8 minutes drive
If you are a bigger group we also rent 3 bedroom penthouse on the same floor. These two units can easily be turned into a 5 bedroom place. The pictures and details can be found on this website under number 3730537.
Overlooking the entire Simpson Bay beach, the comfortable 2150 sq. feet apartment is equipped with everything a visitor might need. The long list of our luxurious amenities is shown below.
Guests are welcome with a drink. Selection of drinks can be found in the fridge and in our free mini bar.
A great selection of restaurants can be found within convenient walking distance. To name a few:
Skip Jack - local fisherman's restaurant; Bamboo - amazing sushi and more; Top Carrot - vegetarian and healthy meals; Avantika - very elegant place with Thai cuisine; Sale & Pepe - great Italian place; Toppers - American cuisine; Yacht Club - a great place to watch boats coming into lagoon and drink; Pizza Italy - another Italian cuisine; Palapa Grill - known for great steaks and more; Atlantico - an amazing bakery
Some restaurants can even be accessed without putting your shoes on. That includes Karakter, Mary's boon and El Zafiro. They can be enjoyed right on the beach.
The building itself was finished in 2014 after a few years of planning. It was designed and built by a doctor who owned the property. The building is so well made that even with hurricane Irma we had minimal damage. We had lots of decorative damages but luckily nothing major.
Simpson Bay Area is a good place to be. It is a nice combination of tourism and local culture. It used to be a fisherman's village and it still holds some of that charm. It is easy to walk to restaurants and shops so people do not need to rent a car to go to places. But at the same time when you are in the apartment or on the beach you are completely away from any outside world.
List of our many amenities:
PROPERTY:
- Gated community
- Video intercom system
- 2150 sq. feet apartment
- Private parking inside the property
- Air conditioning regulated in each room
SERVICE:
- Welcome book with instructions
- Housekeeper comes every third day to provide light cleaning
- Wifi in each room
- Crib, high chair and playpen
- Washer and dryer
- Generator
KITCHEN:
- Welcome drinks in the fridge
- Mini bar with nice selection of alcohol
- Filtered water and ice
- Basic pantry items including coffee
- Fully equipped
- Wine cooler
- Bosch appliances
LIVING ROOM:
- 48“ high definition smart TV
- Netflix
- Satellite TV
- Comfortable lounge area
- Queen size sleeper sofa
BATHROOMS:
- Organic cotton white towels
- Organic soaps, lotions and shampoo
- Hair dryers
- Decorated with orchids
BEDROOMS:
- Luxurious king size bed with high quality mattress
- Upscale quality of linens
- 40“ smart TV
- Netflix
- Safe
- One bedroom has a view of the sea, mega yachts, palm trees and the beach
- Other bedroom has a view of hills, trees and Simpson Bay lagoon with its many boats
BEACH:
- Long chairs
- Regular chairs
- Cool box
- Two kayaks
- Beach towels
- Umbrella
TERRACE:
- Comfortable lounge area
- Dining area
- A breathtaking view of the entire beach
- Two fans
- Real flowers
- Partially covered against rain and direct sun
- Partially uncovered for sun bathing with long chairs
- Private access to the beach (private stairs)
- Weber gas grill
GARDEN:
- Beautiful and lush
- Many palm trees
- Wide selection of tropical flowers
- Private path to the beach
- Two outside showers
OTHER:
- Sound protected walls and roof
- Heat insulated sliding doors and windows
LOCATION AND THINGS THAT CAN BE FOUND WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE
Small grocery stores: 1 - 5 minutes walk
Bank: 5 minutes walk
Drugstore: 5 minutes walk
French bakery: 5 minutes walk
Restaurants: 5 minutes walk
Bar: 5 minutes walk on the beach
Fish market: 15 minutes walk
Casino: 5 minutes walk
OTHER THINGS CLOSE BY:
The Body spa or Carita spa: 5 minutes drive
Water sports: 5 minutes drive
Ferry to different islands: 5 minutes drive
Carousel & ice-cream place: 5 minutes drive
Gym (Port de Plaisance): 5 minutes drive
Golf: 10 minutes drive
Airport: 8 minutes drive
Yoga studio (Jogasxm): 8 minutes drive
Cinema (Megaplex): 8 minutes drive
If you are a bigger group we also rent 3 bedroom penthouse on the same floor. These two units can easily be turned into a 5 bedroom place. The pictures and details can be found on this website under number 3730537.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Simpson Bay
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent place to stay. Beautiful property inside and out. Pretty much your own private beach. Communications with owner were answered promptly. We drank our morning coffee on the beautiful terrance overlooking the beach. We will definitely go to this place again.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful stay at Le Papillon. The apartment was beatiful, spacious and impeccably decorated. The incredible porch ran the whole length of the apartment and looked right out onto Simpson Bay, the beach, the boats and the sunsets. The private steps down to the beach were an added bonus. Simona was a great host. We had one snafu with a grocery order that she jumped in and resolved in less than a day. We can't recommend this place enough!
10.0 / 10.0
The pictures don’t do the condo justice. Everything was immaculate and Simona was a pleasure to deal with. The building is super secure, the location perfect, the views to die for and the beds absolutely amazing (seriously where can one purchase these mattresses). Everything one could need is provided and this truly was a great place to call home while on island. I will definitely return again to this beautiful home!!
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous location. Fabulous views. The condo was beautiful, clean, upgraded appliances, everything you need. Comfortable beds, clean, updated bathrooms. Fabulous beach. Fabulous hostess. Fabulous! Fabulous!!...
10.0 / 10.0
My husband & I and our friends stayed at Le Papillon. It was in a perfect location and the pictures are exactly how the condo looks. The property manager Simona, was very pleasant and helped us when needed. It’s a perfect distance from the airport where we could see the planes come into Maho beach. It was also very nice to have drinks in the fridge when we arrived. They also let us take a look at the penthouse which we just might use our next visit! The ocean was a bit rough so we didn’t get to utilize the kayaks but those, and beach chairs, are available for use. The elevator wasn’t working the week we were there but being in the 3rd floor it helped work off all the amazing food we had on the island. We will definitely stay there again and would recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful up-to date condo.
10.0 / 10.0
We are yet to be disappointed it is great unit. We love breakfast on the balcony. The close proximity to all of our favorite places to eat and shop. Best of all this beach is the little hidden gem of St. Maarten. Clearwater and shade from the palm trees.
10.0 / 10.0
The place was beautiful,everything you could have needed. Enjoyed nights and mornings on the balcony.
Host gave clear instructions, no issues just a great vacation.
10.0 / 10.0
Great
This property was amazing. The apartment has everything you may need and what you see in the photos is what you can expect. It is in a safe location and has wonderful views. Would definitely stay at this property again.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent pick.
Definitely a great place. Very secure, walking distance to everything, close to airport. Excellent place.
10.0 / 10.0
Superb stay! Great property.
The property is located right in the beach and walking distance to many amenities. The property is exactly as shown on photos. Simona, property manager and Lorraine, housekeeper, always available to answer queries. We truly enjoyed our stay. The only suggestion I would make is the installation of a ceiling fan on the terrace as it can get real warm with the afternoon sun.
Thanks
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay on a great island
Everything that you would need is in this condo unit. Great location great beach front great patio. The beds were very comfortable the bathrooms were very nice great rain shower head. We intend on coming back and staying in this unit. Wish we could’ve stayed longer. But now we found our new spot on a great island. We could not be more thrilled with the location. We spent much less time in the car than other years. Do everything that we needed was a short trip instead of a long trip.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location
Beautiful property with amazing view on the beach. Convenient to everything.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing
This place is incredible in every aspect!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Stay!
This place is absolutely perfect! If you have any hesitation, don't. The view, the terrace, the location, the comfort and usability of the space, and the bed- so, so, so comfortable. You can also walk straight down a staircase directly from your terrace to the beach. We walked to restaurants most days and felt safe doing so, but we also had a rental car to see the island. You have a designated parking spot in a gated space, if safety is a concern for you. Absolutely loved our stay and communication with the owner was awesome!
5.0 / 10.0
I can not say enough about my stay at Le Papillon. In fact I extended it for 2 more weeks than I had originally planned. The condo is well appointed, and had everything I needed. I spend most of the time outside on the deck starting with my morning tea and ending watching the sunset. It was very conveniently located to Mary's Boon and Karakter beach bars. I only had to drive occasionally during my stay there.When I return, I will definitely stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
Best location on the island
I can not say enough about my stay at Le Papillon. In fact I extended it for 2 more weeks than I had originally planned. The condo is well appointed, and had everything I needed. I spend most of the time outside on the deck starting with my morning tea and ending watching the sunset. It was very conveniently located to Mary's Boon and Karakter beach bars. I only had to drive occasionally during my stay there.
When I return, I will definitely stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent property with amazing host
Rented the attached two bedroom and 3 bedroom villas together for a group of 8. Had a wonderful time. Even better in person than in pictures. Simona was easy to communicate with and always available to help. Property was secure with everything provided that one might need. Will stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
great place
The location on the beach, walking distance to restaurants and overall feel of home made this a great stay. Simona was extremely responsive and helpful, we will definitely be back.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful Getaway!
Enjoyed our summer getaway with the family! Plenty of space and in excellent condition. incredible view of the balcony. Great location close to everything, we can't wait to go back again next year! Simona was great in communicating with her. Definitely recommend Le Papillon
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect for a family vacation
It was my first time in St. Maarten and we couldn't have been happier with the island and the property. There was plenty of room and things to do for my travel party which included my wife , in laws and young children. The outdoor patio was an oasis and worth it alone but the beach was also beautiful and private and my boys enjoyed playing in the sand and water. I’d definitely recommend the property and look forward to returning someday.
10.0 / 10.0
Spring Break 2019
We were a group of 14 that rented both the penthouse and the neighboring 2 bedroom unit for 2 weeks; amazing stay in Simpson Bay.
The apartments were very spacious and well equipped with everything we needed for our large group.
We loved getting up to watch the sunrise right from our lanai and watch the sunset at the same spot. The views are amazing and watching the sailboats and yachts everyday too was fun!
Everything was really spectacular and we hope to be able to stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay
I hate to write this review because it means the vacation is over. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Le Papillon. The unit is perfect and the little touches provided by Simona are wonderful. The beach is beautiful and almost private. The airport, restaurants and supermarkets are all within 5 minutes. Simona is very responsive and a pleasure to deal with. I couldn’t recommend it more highly!
10.0 / 10.0
Heaven on Earth
Exceptional in Every way!
Beautiful & Perfect!
Heaven.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Location and Amazing View!
Highly recommend, would stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Paradise!
We have a time share on St. Maarten that was hit hard by the hurricane last year. Told it won't be available for another 2 years but we wanted to come back and support the people on the island now. So we searched VRBO and found this amazing home. Needless to say we will be coming back! So long time share. The 2 bedroom was modern, clean and very spacious. The terrace was my favorite part of the home as the breeze from the ocean was constant and I could sit peacefully in the sun or lounge on the comfy oversized sofas reading a book. So easy to walk down to the beach or the grocery store on the corner or even our favorite beach bars Karakter and The Boon. Simona was a wonderful host and provided many little extras as added perks. Simona, you will be hearing from us soon as we plan our vacation for next year!
10.0 / 10.0
Paradise
Le Papillon was paradise! We enjoyed everything from the beautiful condo to the outstanding beach outside. Our family of four (2 adults & 2 children ages 4 & 9) were very comfortable. St. Maarten is a beautiful island and we picked the perfect place to spend 4 nights there. We will be back again!
10.0 / 10.0
Comfortable-clean-and Beautiful property
We enjoyed our stay very much. We will certainly return to this property. Great location with beautiful views from the beach and our balcony.
10.0 / 10.0
Extremely good!!
We booked this trip and were informed by Ubbo - despite our concerns about the aftermath of Irma_ that everything was perfectly in order.
And indeed, the apartment was gorgeous and in pristine condition! In Simpson Bay most of our favorite restaurants were open .
Everybody friendly and positive as always.
We definitely will be back in January as scheduled!!!
Ariejan&Annemarie
10.0 / 10.0
Rafael K.
Very good location, great apartment and amenities, excellent service!
Highly recommended, defenatly coming back to this apartment next year!
10.0 / 10.0
Such a special experience
We have been coming to St. Martin for the past 14 years and this time we brought the whole family with us. We rented both the penthouse and the 2 bedroom unit at the same time. These properties were everything that it says it is. Maybe even more. Both units were tastefully designed and very well equipped. There were pantry items, drinks, alcohol, organic lotions, real tea tree hand soap, bug spray, sun tanning spray, q-tips, hair dryers and the list goes on. I never rented a place that would be so well equipped as these two units. Other thing I really appreciated was how clean and new everything was. But my absolute favorite part was the terrace. It has a roof on top so even if it is too hot to be on the beach the terrace is nice and cool. We had our breakfasts and dinners there and it was pretty special. We also loved the location. We walked to the french bakery every morning for fresh pastry and for lunch to one of the beach restaurants. Simona was very kind and helped us with any question we had. It was really everything we could ask for. We would love to do that again!
10.0 / 10.0
Feels like home!
This was our third time staying at Le Papillon. We have stayed in 1,2,and 3 bedroom units at various times with friends and family. Simona is wonderful to work with! She is easy to reach either by phone or email and she takes care of every little detail. We stayed in the 2 bedroom unit this week and it has all the comforts of home along with some nice surprises. Thank you Simona for making our stay so enjoyable!
Jeff & Kim F.
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous stay in Le Papillon
This wasn't our first stay in Le Papillon, but it was the first time in this apartment. We stayed previously in the penthouse, but that was booked for the period of our stay. Simona assured us that we wouldn't be disappointed with this 2-bed apartment. She was right. Previously, this was the other penthouse - a four bed, which has been re-arranged. The top floor has a long let and the third floor a rentable 2 bed.
Everything in the apartment was new from the kitchen appliances (all top quality Bosch) to the living room furniture. The living area is large and spacious and very comfortable. We, however didn't spend our time in there - the terrace is very big and beautifully fitted. There is a newly constructed roof over the terrace to shelter you from the hot sun ( and occasional rain), but there is also a small area which is open to the sun and 2 sun loungers. From the terrace you look right onto the beautiful beach with sand of the palest yellow (no rocks in front of Le Papillon) and the ever changing colours of blues and turquoise. There is a private outdoor staircase if you want to come straight up to the apartment from the beach.
The 2 bedrooms/bathrooms were large and comfortable with huge beds. The air conditioning was very effective yet quiet and there were ceiling fans as an alternative.
There is a small corner shop within a minute's walk, a French patisserie which we visited every morning for fresh pastries and then The Market Garden on the other side of the old bridge for any and everything you might need to eat in. There is also a huge Carrefour on the other side of the new bridge.
We didn't rent a car for the most of our stay as everything is close enough - restaurants, pharmacy, bank and as mentioned supermarket. We did have a car for a couple of days to drive around the island and see places we hadn't visited before.
We would recommend Tropicana at the lagoon Marina in Marigot - an excellent restaurant. Best to reserve a table as it is always busy.
Simona is lovely and always quick to respond to any questions you might have.
We would highly recommend this apartment for location, comfort, amenities and the wow factor and hope to return very soon.
10.0 / 10.0
WOW WOW WOW
"This is truly paradise." .... Le Papillon is an absolutely beautiful place! We went to every beach on the Island and could not be anymore pleased with the Simpson Bay location. Everything you could possibly need within walking distance, all local shops, restaurants and activities in the area. The Island is great for families, people who love turquoise waters and or are looking to be active with the abundance of water and land activities.
Our unit coordinator, Simona was very helpful, friendly and very easy to work with. The unit was clean, open, modern and simply perfect. Even better than it shows in the pictures. Such a relaxing space inside and out with all the amenities you could possibly need. All we brought was ourselves and some cloths.
Overall Le Papillon is the best place we have ever stayed! We can't stop looking at the pictures and we plan on bringing the whole family next year. The unit and Island was the best vacation by far my husband and I have ever stayed. Thank you Simona for everything! You are fabulous!!
The new Mr. and Mrs. Juan Giron
10.0 / 10.0
Penthouse condo
I celebrated my 40th birthday there with my mom, & cousins. I simply fell in love with St. Maarten as well as the condo penthouse which had 3 different levels this place was nothing less then amazing. Beautiful beach as soon as I returned home I was ready to book again see you in January St. Maarten.... Thank you Simone for this experience at le Pap my new home away from home.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Condo on amazing Simpson Beach
We rented the one bedroom condo for 12 days and everything about our experience was wonderful. It is a 5 minute drive from the airport, Simona met us at the Condo giving us the keys, tour and useful information. She left a cell phone in the unit to use and encouraged us to call her if we need anything, which was a very nice service. The condo is spacious, modern, well decorated and simply gorgeous, we especially enjoyed the balcony sitting area overlooking the amazing Simpson beach. The cleaning lady comes by every second day and there is a washer/dryer in the unit which was extremely handy to have. There is free Wi-Fi in the unit, although it is not as high speed as in Canada, it served our needs and you could also connect from your beach chair. The unit provides numerous beach towels and your chairs are stored directly downstairs from the unit. The beach is really beautiful and very quiet, exactly what you need for a relaxing holiday. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you need to dine in on occasion. Everything you need is within walking distance, grocery and convenience stores, banks and restaurants. We walked to the main street and hopped on the bus taking you to Phillipsburg which is must, as it is a very cute town with lots of shopping , restaurants and live music on the beach, the bus fee is only $ 2.00 US per person, which is very reasonable. We also took the bus to Maho (10 minutes) to see the planes land and take off, again, this would be something you have to experience. We also took a catamaran tour from Aqua Mania to visit Prickly Pear and Anguilla, this was an awesome day, open bar, snorkeling, lunch and beach time in Anguilla and the wonderful scenery aboard the boat. We highly recommend this unit , we were very happy there and will definitely be back.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Simpson Bay?
The average price for a rental in Simpson Bay is $414 per night. This rental is $423 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Le Papillon on the beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Le Papillon on the beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Le Papillon on the beach?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.
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