Overall the space was very nice. There were a few things that needed a bit of attention, but nothing major. It was wonderful to be able to step out our door to the pool and then just a few more steps to the beach and sand.

My wife, two daughters (19 and 17), and I stayed at this condo during Christmas week (December 24th through 29th). We really enjoyed the place. The location is excellent. It is in Simpson Bay (close to the airport) and close to many great restaurants. The Sunset views are magnificent. In addition, we saw beautiful yachts going in and out of the bay. Originally, I thought it would be better to have a condo at a higher floor but I’m glad we rented this one at the ground level. The view was great with very easy access to the beach and pool. It was very easy to run in and grab a drink rather than having to take steps. You can see planes landing from the veranda/pool. In case you are wondering about airplane noise, we didn’t find that to be an issue. You will hear some noise, primarily in the afternoon when there is more flight activity, but any noise gets drowned out by the sound of the waves. Even though it was considered peak time at the Island, we never felt crowded at the condo. Quite to the contrary. Most of the time, we had the pool to our ourselves. There were people on the beach but it was far from crowded. The apartment as well as the condo complex is well maintained. It seems like the pool deck was recently redone. We had a problem with the AC on the condo. We notified the local Manager (Marinka) and it was fixed on the same day even though it was a holiday in the Island. We really appreciated the quick response and attention. I debated whether to rent a car because you can walk to many restaurants from the condo. When we arrived, we took a cab from the airport (about $6 USD per person) but I did go back to get a car the next day to do some exploring on the island. Although there is a lot of traffic and the roads are not very wide, I found driving to be very easy. Although we would like to keep this place a secret, we highly recommend staying at this condo if you are considering a vacation in St Maarten. We communicated with the owner (Johanna) extensively via email. She was always happy to answer questions and provided tons of information about the Island. Thank you for sharing your place with us.

We stayed at this property from 12/20 - 12/23. We are a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids). We had a mixed experience. The pre check-in and check-in experience was great. Owner was very prompt and detailed in her communication about the property and the nearby stuff. Manager was also quite responsive throughout our stay, but could not act promptly to take care of issues (details below). Location was great. Property is right on the bay, which cannot be beaten. The overall complex was well maintained and Simpson bay has the right mix of privacy and activities. Also, a ton of good restaurants/night life close by. Where the property missed the mark was the fact that a few things did not work. All of them are out of owner's control probably, but some of them are bothersome. First, the phone in the house did not work and the maintenance guy said the phone company had to come in. Didn't happen during our stay. A slight inconvenience, but not a big deal. We could manage with other means of communication. But the master bathroom shower and one of the sinks were clogged. When we notified the manager, she told us that the maintenance guy would be in the next day. But he did not come due to some emergency. Again, out of owner's control, but we were not notified of that and we had to call in again to find out. That was not good customer service. And when the maintenance guys finally came in, he repaired the sink, but could not fix the shower. Neither he nor the property manager knew how to get it fixed and so the master bath was out of commission throughout our stay. This was a big inconvenience esp after long beach days. But more importantly, there was neither acknowledgement of our inconvenience nor a more proactive attempt to repair it. It was like the owner and the manager were awol after they realized this issue was unfixable. It was let down, esp. after they were so prompt in communication when things were good. Anyways, I recommend folks ensuring all the stuff is in working order before proceeding further, Thanks,

Great place. Gorgeous pool and amazing beach. Easy communication and excellent and helpful local knowledge.

Had an excellent time visiting Sint Maarten. The condo was as advertised and close to lots of things. Johanna is very knowledgeable about the area and gives you everything you need to know to have a great time on the island. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to visit!

Beaut spot Beaut location Excellent host Will certainly be back if I’m welcome

We had a terrific time during our vacation in St. Maarten, and this was in large part due to the great condo we stayed in. Staying here was so much better than a hotel, it was great to have space for our family to spread out and were so impressed with all the little touches - from the water and ice waiting for us upon arrival to having beach chairs and coolers available for us to use during the stay. Johanna said all we need to pack is our clothes and sunscreen - and she was right. The location of the condo was just perfect! We loved being close to the airport and it seems like you can get everywhere easily by car from Simpson Bay. We also liked all the restaurants located right in the area that were easy to walk, or drive, to. We had two children with us (ages 16 and 13) and they really enjoyed having what felt like their own private pool right off the deck. They loved ending their days with a late night swim. While the condo location itself is great, this particular unit is ideal since it's on the first floor and you're about two steps to the pool and just a few more steps to the Caribbean! Much better than staying on a condo on a high floor where getting into the water means taking an elevator ride. Johanna made everything so easy for us. From suggesting a rental car agency (and even calling them to make arrangements for us to return the car earlier than they normally open) to providing a wealth of information about the area, she couldn't have been more helpful! When you rent this unit you get the benefit of working with someone who is also a travel agent and provides a level of service that makes you feel like a valued customer. I look forward to returning to St. Maarten, and I know where I'll be staying when I do!

The place was perfect, better than the pictures. This was a family trip w/2 teenagers. Everything in the villa was extremely nice quality. The linens on the beds and towels were so soft and comfortable. I truly enjoyed listening to the ocean waves at night. The kitchen was filled with everything you could need. There were items leftover from other guests that helped get us started before we went shopping- Alcohol, sugar, crackers, sunscreen…Plus we added to that when we left too. My girls loved the pool and the beach was steps away. Even though the beach was public there were not many people on it. It was all beautiful. Johanna was a pleasure to work with before we arrived. Very helpful with suggestions were to go and what to do. So SWEET and trusting. This is our second time visiting St. Martin and this trip was better than the last. We can’t wait to come back again soon.