We chose this property on St. Maarten for the location in relation to Philipsburg, the airport, a variety of beaches, and honestly? Because there is nothing between the back door and the ocean except a fresh water pool and some lounge chairs! We were not disappointed!! Not only did we get all of those things, but Jill (the booking agent) was so very helpful and Gordon (the property manager) gave us all sorts of tips on good local cuisine and activities! We spent 13 days here and can’t wait to go back! The amenities are just as described: beach towels, laundry, full kitchen with dishwasher, spectacular view, lots of privacy, on site security all night (makes hourly rounds), accessibility to many shopping and dining options just a short walk away... we could go on and on! We did get a car and spent quite a few days exploring the island and visited other resorts and hotels. We continue to be thrilled by our choice! We only ran into a couple small issues: bed broke one morning, but Gordon was able to fix it within 36 hours; the sofa wasn’t particularly comfortable to sit on; and, someone turned off the water one day, but the security guard turned it back on as soon as he heard of the issue! Overall, we had a truly amazing vacation, much of which was due to staying at this fabulous condo! And, would highly recommend it to others!