The home was very user friendly. It fit our family of 10 beautifully and there was even a spare room if needed. The kitchen was supplied for the most ambitious cook with everything from deep friers to every glass, dish, spice,cloth, cleaner and tool needed. The flow of the house was open and had large areas as we could all gather together or find a quiet place to read or write. No one felt cramped or confined. The pool area was amazing and where we spent the most time. We all enjoyed the home more than the island and decided to stay home rather than go fishing. My daughter wants to build a pool just like the one we lived in at Villa Tropicale. Claude and his wife were the perfect hosts. They were in touch with us before during and after the visit. No one wanted to leave this restful home with its large bedrooms and baths. The views and location were excellent and we were able to get to groceries, gas and restaurants easily. Claude prepared his famous paella and adapted it to family food allergies. It was fabulous and he gave us a cooking lesson. Order your dinner early in your stay as there was more than half left even after my grandson ate a half dozen chicken legs on his own.. We miss the Villa and Claude and his capable smiling wife. All was near to perfect.

There are no words to adequately describe how amazing this Villa and the host were. We felt safe and well cared for. I would highly recommend this for large groups and couples

This was our second year at this perfect villa!!! We were a group of 12 and a wide range of ages. The villa is laid out so perfect and the pool and tiki bar are a definite favorite!!! Claude is fabulous and his cooking is fabulous! The property is very well maintained!! We love it here!!! We hope to return for a third time! We cannot think of anything that needs to be improved on!!! Thank you Claude for another memorable vacation!!! We will see you again!!!

This was our second year at this perfect villa!!! We were a group of 12 and a wide range of ages. The villa is laid out so perfect and the pool and tiki bar are a definite favorite!!! Claude is fabulous and his cooking is fabulous! The property is very well maintained!! We love it here!!! We hope to return for a third time! We cannot think of anything that needs to be improved on!!! Thank you Claude for another memorable vacation!!! We will see you again!!!

This was our second year at this perfect villa!!! We were a group of 12 and a wide range of ages. The villa is laid out so perfect and the pool and tiki bar are a definite favorite!!! Claude is fabulous and his cooking is fabulous! The property is very well maintained!! We love it here!!! We hope to return for a third time! We cannot think of anything that needs to be improved on!!! Thank you Claude for another memorable vacation!!! We will see you again!!!

We had a large group of a variety of ages staying at this location. We all were pleasantly surprised at the how spacious and beautiful this home was. It offered privacy from neighbors and separated each bedroom area from the whole. It was just perfect for our needs. We also were so surprised at the hospitality shown by Claude. He prepared a meal for all of us which was totally above expectations. The pool was wonderful and the ocean with sandy beach was practically out the back door. I recommend this location highly.

We stayed February 4-11, 2017. 9 people. House indoors- Beautiful. The layout is perfect. It's like you are staying at your own hotel. The downstairs rooms are all off the central courtyard so noise from the living room/outside are kept at bay. The 2 bedrooms upstairs are nice and separate. All rooms have their own bathroom/shower and a safe! Claude provides towels/hairdyer/some toiletries. The pool table was fun to use when needing a break from the sun! Kitchen fully stocked for cooking. House outdoors- Gorgeous. The grounds have tons of plants/trees. We saw iguanas/crab on the property during our stay. The pool area cannot be beat. The tiki bar is where we congregated. The pool is huge and has a big shallow end great for kids. Lots of outdoor seating. Location- Great bay/Phillipsburg was a 10 min drive with a fun boardwalk/great beach. It took just under 30 minutes to get to the airport to see the planes fly over Maho Beach. It takes 27 minutes to get to the top of the French side to Grand Case. You are more secluded which we ended up really liking so you will need a car if you want to explore the island. Lot of traffic between 4 and 6 so try to avoid the roads at that time. Beach- As we visited on a windier month the ocean was only swimmable in the shallow areas for those who are good swimmers. Pretty wavy beach great for body surfing. I was told the beach is much calmer different times of the year when winds die down. Hardly anyone on the beach with you. Things to note- There is no common bathroom, just bathrooms in each bedroom. Our family is very open to sharing bathrooms so when having cocktails we would just use the closest bathroom to the tiki hut which happened to be in my parents master bedroom instead of always walking to our individual ones. If you are a family not open to sharing bathrooms just keep this in mind for those who pick the upstairs rooms which are farthest from the pool/tiki hut. Home in a safe gated community. Very hard to find diet soda. Stop at a big grocery store before getting close to the house. Neither of the 2 close small markets had diet soda. Wifi works well even by the pool. Claude- Awesome guy with a incredible life story. We were unsure if we would like the paella he makes but it was fabulous. You can tell him if you want anything on the side and he had no problems accommodating our needs. I hope we are fortunate to stay here again in the future. You will not regret renting this home.

OUR TRIP TO ST MARTIN WAS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL. THE BEACH HOUSE WAS AMAZING, AND WAS MORE THAN WE COULD EVER HOPE FOR IN A RENTAL PROPERTY. IT WAS CLEAN, BEYOND FUNCTIONAL WITH EVERY AMENITY. CLAUDE, AND HIS FAMILY WERE SO HELPFUL. THEY GAVE US TIPS ON WHERE TO SHOP FOR GROCERIES, GIFTS, AND LOCAL RESTAURANTS. CLAUDE MADE US PAELLA, ONE NIGHT, THAT WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD. ST MARTIN IS A BEAUTIFUL ISLAND THAT I HAVE VISITED ,AS MY SECOND HOME, FOR YEARS. I WILL CONTINUE TO RETURN OFTEN. THE PEOPLE ARE NICE. THE ISLAND IS SAFE. CLAUDE ACTUALLY MADE IT MORE SPECIAL. HIS ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS OUTSTANDING. I WOULD NOT HESITATE TO RENT THIS PROPERTY AGAIN. JULIE

Is all I kept hearing from my guests! It's a place that's out of the way but not. Claude is fantastic and cooks a mean paella!! He was also gracious enough to teach me how to cook some super tasty coconut curry shrimp :) As soon as we arrived his son was waiting there for us to escort us to the villa. Easy from there, everything as described, no mosquitos, and plenty of room for a group of 6 adults and 8 kids. Not many other places in SXM can provide for that kind of crew and I've been coming to this awesome island for over 20 years growing up. Claude when you're ready to sell let me know!!

Villa Tropicale served as the perfect haven to balance the vacation desires of adventurous wanderlust and relaxing retreat for our five couple group. A beautiful and spacious property situated on Guana Bay (just outside of Philipsburg) in a gated compound that is well maintained and appointed both inside & out. Owner Claude was incredibly accommodating, from greeting us at the airport, to making sure we had a cold beer by the pool upon arrival (and some bottles of wine in the cooler!) and guiding us thru the property. He called every morning to make sure our needs were being met and gave us great tips and advice as to restaurants and amenities and Island activities/places. And, he and wife Monique proved their culinary skills with a wonderful Paella dinner on the pool patio one evening. The pool and patio area, where we spent a lot of time, were outstanding. The house, with a spacious and well appointed kitchen, 3 first floor bedrooms off the inner courtyard with 2 on the second floor and the large living/dining areas (with a slate pool table) was well layed out and offered both great communal and more private space to meet the varied needs of all. Is quiet with very short walk thru a private paved path to the beach. This is a great property for a large family or group of friends. Would recommend it (and Claude) in a heartbeat! Was a perfect place to stay on a beautiful tropical island. Was a wonderful week.

Villa Tropicale served as the perfect haven to balance the vacation desires of adventurous wanderlust and relaxing retreat for our five couple group. A beautiful and spacious property situated on Guana Bay (just outside of Philipsburg) in a gated compound that is well maintained and appointed both inside & out. Owner Claude was incredibly accommodating, from greeting us at the airport, to making sure we had a cold beer by the pool upon arrival (and some bottles of wine in the cooler!) and guiding us thru the property. He called every morning to make sure our needs were being met and gave us great tips and advice as to restaurants and amenities and Island activities/places. And, he and wife Monique proved their culinary skills with a wonderful Paella dinner on the pool patio one evening. The pool and patio area, where we spent a lot of time, were outstanding. The house, with a spacious and well appointed kitchen, 3 first floor bedrooms off the inner courtyard with 2 on the second floor and the large living/dining areas (with a slate pool table) was well layed out and offered both great communal and more private space to meet the varied needs of all. Is quiet with very short walk thru a private paved path to the beach. This is a great property for a large family or group of friends. Would recommend it (and Claude) in a heartbeat! Was a perfect place to stay on a beautiful tropical island. Was a wonderful week.

From my first email with the owner, Claude, I knew I had located a gem. We are a group of early sixty folks who travel together each year around Memorial Day. This villa surpassed all of our expectations. The setting is magnificent and all of the landscaping and foliage is not captured in any photo. The kitchen was so well appointed and we enjoyed doing some cooking and relaxing by the pool. Each of the five bedrooms was beautiful and decorated with lovely appointments. There are so many unique sitting areas that you could escape with a book or a cold drink and not see another guest for a while. The outdoor area has so many comfortable chaise lounges and chairs and the pool is wonderful. We swam early morning, late afternoon and in the evening. We rented cars and had no trouble negotiating this wonderful island. One of the highlights of the trip was the evening that Claude and his wife cooked an amazing Paella dinner on an outdoor grill. They are a lovely and generous couple and we loved getting to know them. Another wonderful feature of this villa is the abundance of superb restaurants throughout the island. We ate amazing French food, local food, seafood and on and on. I am already planning my next trip back to this wonderful island and I highly recommend this property.

From my first email with the owner, Claude, I knew I had located a gem. We are a group of early sixty folks who travel together each year around Memorial Day. This villa surpassed all of our expectations. The setting is magnificent and all of the landscaping and foliage is not captured in any photo. The kitchen was so well appointed and we enjoyed doing some cooking and relaxing by the pool. Each of the five bedrooms was beautiful and decorated with lovely appointments. There are so many unique sitting areas that you could escape with a book or a cold drink and not see another guest for a while. The outdoor area has so many comfortable chaise lounges and chairs and the pool is wonderful. We swam early morning, late afternoon and in the evening. We rented cars and had no trouble negotiating this wonderful island. One of the highlights of the trip was the evening that Claude and his wife cooked an amazing Paella dinner on an outdoor grill. They are a lovely and generous couple and we loved getting to know them. Another wonderful feature of this villa is the abundance of superb restaurants throughout the island. We ate amazing French food, local food, seafood and on and on. I am already planning my next trip back to this wonderful island and I highly recommend this property.

I'm a little late writing this review but better late than never! We were 5 couples travelling to celebrate turning 50 this year and this was the first time renting a house on VRBO for all of us. I have to say that after travelling this way I can't imagine staying in a hotel ever again! This property is amazing and the pictures don't do it justice. It is very grand and very clean. We had no complaints about the accommodations. Claude was great. We spent a lot of time around the pool and at the tiki bar. Also a lot of time exploring the island. I 100% recommend this property to anyone looking for a great vacation to St. Maarten.

I'm a little late writing this review but better late than never! We were 5 couples travelling to celebrate turning 50 this year and this was the first time renting a house on VRBO for all of us. I have to say that after travelling this way I can't imagine staying in a hotel ever again! This property is amazing and the pictures don't do it justice. It is very grand and very clean. We had no complaints about the accommodations. Claude was great. We spent a lot of time around the pool and at the tiki bar. Also a lot of time exploring the island. I 100% recommend this property to anyone looking for a great vacation to St. Maarten.

This property is A+! Excellent location and the home is gorgeous. Lots of space, lots to do and in wonderful condition. Claude the owner is very responsive and checked in frequently to make sure our stay was great. One day we even broke the coffee pot and Claude was there quickly and replaced it! The kids loved the pool table for down time and we all loved the pool. The home was beautifully built and decorated and every detail was cared for by Claude. The location on beach allowed for great sunrises and it was easy to get anywhere that we wanted to go. The home is also in a gated community which added to the feeling of safety. Wifi worked great the whole time and each bedroom even had its own wifi. One evening Claude made us a wonderful meal which we greatly appreciated. Claude made everything so simple and easy and truly cared about our enjoyment during the stay. This was a great great vacation and we are so glad that we selected Claude's property. Excellent place!

We just returned home from our stay at Villa Tropicale. What a wonderful place to stay. Claude was fantastic! He was an awesome host and chef! He met us at the airport to help with some luggage and instantly we knew we had made the right decision in this villa. We were a group of 12 and the villa was perfect for this size group! We each had our own space but could enjoy time together! The pool area was where we spent so much time. Claude prepared a delicious meal for us one night...even the 6 year old loved it! The location of this beautiful villa is excellent! We will definitely look forward to returning to this villa. We would highly recommend Villas Tropicale! We hated to leave! Thank you so much Claude for all you do to make vacations so fantastic! We will see you again!!!

This property is A+! Excellent location and the home is gorgeous. Lots of space, lots to do and in wonderful condition. Claude the owner is very responsive and checked in frequently to make sure our stay was great. One day we even broke the coffee pot and Claude was there quickly and replaced it! The kids loved the pool table for down time and we all loved the pool. The home was beautifully built and decorated and every detail was cared for by Claude. The location on beach allowed for great sunrises and it was easy to get anywhere that we wanted to go. The home is also in a gated community which added to the feeling of safety. Wifi worked great the whole time and each bedroom even had its own wifi. One evening Claude made us a wonderful meal which we greatly appreciated. Claude made everything so simple and easy and truly cared about our enjoyment during the stay. This was a great great vacation and we are so glad that we selected Claude's property. Excellent place!

Attended my cousin's 50th birthday party for a week in this beautiful villa. The property was built by the owner and his attention to details and luxury are superb. The beach is but a moment away yet it is hard to leave the serenity of the pool side with the beautiful gardens. Claude, Monique and even their son Adam prepared and served an outstanding birthday dinner. Claude has even agreed to share some of his recipes. This was the perfect party location - whether it was lounging by the pool, dinner under the stars or dancing to the DJ we brought in for the party.

I recently celebrated my 50th birthday with a group of friends and was very fortunate to have found this location. Not only was the villa amazing and went well beyond any of our expectations, the service that Claude, the owner, provided even topped that. He worked with me for a year prior to our stay to ensure that all of our expectations would be met. He also is a fantastic chef and cooked two meals for us including my birthday dinner. His wife and son also helped out to make my big day one to remember forever. We will definitely be back. Thank you, Claude!!!!

Attended my cousin's 50th birthday party for a week in this beautiful villa. The property was built by the owner and his attention to details and luxury are superb. The beach is but a moment away yet it is hard to leave the serenity of the pool side with the beautiful gardens. Claude, Monique and even their son Adam prepared and served an outstanding birthday dinner. Claude has even agreed to share some of his recipes. This was the perfect party location - whether it was lounging by the pool, dinner under the stars or dancing to the DJ we brought in for the party.

I recently celebrated my 50th birthday with a group of friends and was very fortunate to have found this location. Not only was the villa amazing and went well beyond any of our expectations, the service that Claude, the owner, provided even topped that. He worked with me for a year prior to our stay to ensure that all of our expectations would be met. He also is a fantastic chef and cooked two meals for us including my birthday dinner. His wife and son also helped out to make my big day one to remember forever. We will definitely be back. Thank you, Claude!!!!

My friend Gerald rented this beautiful home for one week, so several friends/relatives could meet to celebrate his 50th birthday. The kind owners- Claude and his family- not only provided us with a gorgeous home, but also catered a delicious paella dinner for the birthday party, and a fabulous chicken curry dinner on another night. The housekeeper kept the home spotless during our stay. I would highly recommend this villa. Each morning those of us who were not hungover, did a short walk to the beach for a yoga class. The location next to the beach is superb. I have one suggestion: Guests should be given a map to the home from the airport. No Taxi drivers seem to know how to get there.

My friend Gerald rented this beautiful home for one week, so several friends/relatives could meet to celebrate his 50th birthday. The kind owners- Claude and his family- not only provided us with a gorgeous home, but also catered a delicious paella dinner for the birthday party, and a fabulous chicken curry dinner on another night. The housekeeper kept the home spotless during our stay. I would highly recommend this villa. Each morning those of us who were not hungover, did a short walk to the beach for a yoga class. The location next to the beach is superb. I have one suggestion: Guests should be given a map to the home from the airport. No Taxi drivers seem to know how to get there.

We took our family of 11 for a week at this gorgeous property. It truly exceeded our high expectations in every way. The owners, Claude and Monique were so gracious and made our stay so memorable! The property is beautiful - each bedroom unique and beautifully appointed, and so comfortable! The home itself was designed with every imaginable amenity, and lots of private spaces for relaxing on your own to read or relax. The outdoor area provides a haven - the 55 foot pool kept all the children and grandchildren happy for the entire week. The younger children LOVED the extra large shallow area! We plan to return next year and are all looking forward to it!

We took our family of 11 for a week at this gorgeous property. It truly exceeded our high expectations in every way. The owners, Claude and Monique were so gracious and made our stay so memorable! The property is beautiful - each bedroom unique and beautifully appointed, and so comfortable! The home itself was designed with every imaginable amenity, and lots of private spaces for relaxing on your own to read or relax. The outdoor area provides a haven - the 55 foot pool kept all the children and grandchildren happy for the entire week. The younger children LOVED the extra large shallow area! We plan to return next year and are all looking forward to it!

This trip was in celebration of our company's 40th anniversary. We arrived a couple of days ahead of our staff and the owner Claude was waiting for us as we came out of baggage claim. Claude drove us to his villa, about half an hour, and then he showed us every detail of the villa and gave us all the information needed for our stay. He walked us down to the beach, about a 2 minute walk. You can see and hear the ocean from the villa. Everything is spacious and beautiful at the villa, from kitchen to living room to bedrooms. Everything was immaculate. The swimming pool is huge. Many of the pieces of furniture were hand-made by Claude. There is wireless internet throughout the villa, plus free use of Netflix. We had maid service at the time we requested and received a through tidying up every day. Claude personally delivered a Continental breakfast daily at the time of our choosing including fresh baguettes, pastries and fruits. He also personally prepared several dinners for us at a cost less than what we would have paid at a decent restaurant with lovely wines included. For some of these dinners we had 8 people staying at the villa and he created wonderful meals including vegetarian dishes. By the way, the wines he stocked for us to drink during our stay were excellent. Claude truly cares about making this a wonderfully relaxing vacation experience. With the beautiful and spacious surroundings and great service attuned to our needs, we truly felt like rock stars at an exclusive hideaway. We highly recommend this villa. Competitively priced and worth every penny.