On the beach ! Villa ELBA A French Touch unit, pools, tennis, sea view Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Does On the beach ! Villa ELBA A French Touch unit, pools, tennis, sea view have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Q: Is On the beach ! Villa ELBA A French Touch unit, pools, tennis, sea view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is On the beach ! Villa ELBA A French Touch unit, pools, tennis, sea view located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nettle Bay condo building is just steps away from Nettlé Bay and Mercure Beach. Little Bay and Red Bay Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

20 Jan 2024

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Wonder place to stay

We love the location of Nettles Bay Beach club. The unit was perfect for our stay and love the views. We will rent again in the future.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

19 Feb 2023

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Beautiful location

The cottage is just as pictured and lovely. We loved the patio view so much. The pool was very nice too.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

12 Apr 2023

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Lovely place!

The property was exactly as listed - excellent. Walk out of the condo about 10 meters to the Caribbean! A rental car is a must, however, to access restaurants, well stocked grocery stores, and activities. Will likely return!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer p., LA/NY/DC

13 Oct 2023

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Always a pleasure!

Tropical Storm Philippe didn’t slow us down. We enjoyed exploring the island during the storm, we drove the entire island for hours exploring in the rain! Good friends, food and we love coming to Nettle Bay Beach Club. Marie is a super host. We’ve rented from her 3 times and will be back again soon to stay in another of her lovely properties! Merci beaucoup, Marie!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Judy Z.

16 Jan 2021

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Nice Villa

Everything was as listed per description. Jean-Pierre was great to deal with. The only problem we had was part way through our stay we had no water due to water line break on the French side of the island. The owner put us up in a hotel for a couple of days & refunded the rest of our stay so we could stay on the Dutch side that had no water issues.

Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

31 May 2019

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Wonderful stay

This place was everything described and more. It is extremely clean and has an incredible view. The neighbors were also very friendly and we never felt unsafe in the area. We definitely hope to return in the future! Jean-Pierre was a very kind and gracious host. He made us feel so welcome. Although I didn’t have any problems to contact him about, I have no doubt he would have responded immediately. He also recommended a very nice rental car company that picked us up and dropped us off at the airport. It made the entire arrival and departure process very easy.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

11 Nov 2015

Paradise

What can I say, Jean-Pierre and Martine we were once again blown away at the beauty and professionalism of this rental. The Beach Tulip was spotless inside and out, it had everything a person could ask for and more. Every detail is bang on- from beach chairs, the umbrella to Martine's home-made cookies. This property is a mere 15 feet from the ocean and is breathtaking to sit and watch the world go by. A booklet with all needed information is provided along with "insider" tips to the islands best restaurants, beaches and shopping. There is such a unique property that will not disappoint and the pictures do not do it justice. Make sure to check out the bakery and grocery stores near by as they are some of the best on the island. It was hard for us to leave this beach beauty. Look forward to coming back again and again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

24 Jan 2015

Great Beach Apartment

From our first warm greeting by Jean-Pierre and Martine, we knew we had chosen a great place. The chilled bottle of champagne was a wonderful welcome gift. The apartment was right on the beach with fantastic views of the sea and Marigot across the water. The swimming pool was just steps from the door. There were three very good restaurants that we could walk to right along the beach. There was a good boulangerie a short stroll away. The center of Marigot with lots of restaurants and shops was a ten minute drive. It was a great location for exploring the rest of the island. The apartment was clean, comfortable and well-equipped. Jean-Pierre provided us with lots of information on restaurants and activities. We enjoyed so many good restaurants - Ma Ti, Dreams, Tropicana, Ocean 82, and Kontiki to name just a few. I would definitely recommend Beach Tulip to friends and relatives.

10/10 Excellent

Christian N.

21 Feb 2023

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Wonderful place, just a few small issues

We loved our stay at Beach Tulip (Condo Elba) and we'd recommend it to anyone. Marie was lovely to deal with, communicative and helpful. The condo was clean and nicely furnished and we felt like it was a good value. We prefer it to any place in Simpson Bay or the more crowded places on the island. The beach is as pictured except when we went (Febuary, 2023) there was a lot of Sargasum grass in the water at the shore, which is not ideal for swimming. Many of the beaches on the island have the same issue. Also at the time we were there, the condo next door was being renovated so there were frequent sounds of jack-hammers and the like during the day. Water service was interrupted several times, once for a whole day but this apparently is common in many parts of the island. Also, the grill didn't work when we needed it (may have been out of gas...). Overall I would definitely recommend this place especially if you're looking for privacy, outdoor space close to the beach and great location.

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B., Salt Spring Island

17 Nov 2015

Lovely accommodation, great location and superb hosts!

We really loved this condo and its location. The bed and furniture are all comfortable, the place is exceptionally clean, the appliances are excellent as are all the plates/glasses/cutlery etc. No Garage Sale or Thrift store purchases in this places which can't be said for all vacation rentals. The location of the condo within the complex is also excellent as it is away from the parking lot and the road running behind it. All important for us as we are light sleepers. It was pretty quiet in early November. We didn't see many people and we didn't hear anyone at night in the neighbouring units. Our favourite place to be was in the hanging chairs just off the deck. The pool or sea were steps away as was the kitchen for snacks and drinks. No lugging everything with you to beach or pool. We didn't use the beach chairs, umbrella etc. as we didn't head out to other beaches but they all looked new, again unlike what you find at other places. We toured around the island and on our return to this area and condo, were extremely happy with our choice of the Beach Tulip. So much nicer than a hotel. Having Jean-Pierre and Martine for hosts was also a huge bonus and added to our enjoyment of the place. It was like having some friends welcome you in to their place. They picked us up from the airport which was truly appreciated as our travel which had originally included an overnight stay in Dallas turned into two days of continuous travel when our first flight was cancelled. It was so nice to not have to go through a rental car pick up and then find our way to a new place on very little sleep. They provided us with everything we needed to know. Following their recommendations we enjoyed great dinners at The Tropicana in Marigot, Ocean 82 in Grand Case and a day Catamaran sail on Solana by Winner Touch out of Anse Marcell. The car rental agency recommended was walking distance from the condo and we used that for 3 days to explore on our own. Driving on the island is easy but can be congested in some areas. Rent a small car for easy parking. Try out your French - I think it's appreciated. If you are going to St. Martaan, this is the place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Rod C.

10 Feb 2019

Beach Tulip after Irma - better than ever!

We loved our stay in the Beach Tulip. The condo itself was very tastefully decorated, clean and all of the conveniences of home - perhaps more than one might have at home. Jean-Pierre was a sincere, reliable and most gracious host. Well-informed as to restaurants, activities, local traditions (market times and "lolos") the beaches and their particular attributes made enjoyment of the island easy and accessible. With Jean-Pierre's perfect guidance on the excellent local butcher, bakery and wine store we were able to enjoy eating and drinking in the comfort and luxury of the "Beach Tulip" condo while experiencing the beautiful breezes and the view from the deck. No doubt the hurricane was tragic and devastating but everything we needed was restored and we almost wondered if it was improved in the restoration. The Beach Tulip, for example is newly and perfectly refurbished and appointed in Jean-Pierre's impeccably good (and a bit avant garde) taste in interior design. We also really appreciated that though some of the beaches are back to the holidayish, touristy euphoria with umbrellas, hamburgers, rum and Corona ... other beaches are deserted or with just a smattering of people on them. We loved having beautiful Caribbean beach and rolling waves to ourselves, or virtually to ourselves. For all of that, our favourite swimming was just a 100 foot walk down our own beach and from the front patio doors of the Beach Tulip. We were almost always alone on that half mile of beach with that beautiful aqua-marine water to just float, swim or bob around in. We usually started our day with coffee out on the deck with a view of the twinkling lights of Marigot in front of us and the fantasy-like yachts in the bay to the left of us under the moon and stars. The darkness transformed to the pink of the dawn breaking over the mountains behind Marigot. We ended our days with cocktails on the same deck as the breeze cooled us after a day in the sun and sea. Don't miss a day trip on the catamaran "Arawak" where you will have a day on the water, a swim at a gorgeous beach on Anguilla and a very tasty lunch provided. You don't have to worry much about making the arrangements - the skipper, Rodney, is beside you in the next condo! Our only regret is only getting into a few of the many really excellent restaurants on St. Martin/Maarteen - Jean-Pierre provides you with several pages of recommendations. And do rent a car from Claude as Jean-Pierre recommends.

Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Annick D., Montreal, Canada

9 Feb 2023

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Le paradis… avec quelques bémols

Nous connaissions déjà l’endroit et y retournions avec certaines attentes, mais pas trop élevées à cause d’Irma. Le condo adjacent au nôtre était en rénovation. Pendant 4 des 10 jours de notre séjour, nous avons subi le bruit de démolition de béton, sans aucun préavis avant et durant notre séjour. Il y aussi eu une panne d’électricité et deux pannes d’eau courante. Il reste que le site est magnifique et l’île, paradisiaque.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annabet H.

17 Jun 2022

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Anniversary by the Caribbean Sea

The villa is perfect. The views outside on the deck were incredible and we simply could not stop being captivated by them. From sunrise to nightfall when all of Marigot lights up across the water on the other side, we were simply stunned. There is a marina across the way so there were endless boats to watch for even with port and starboard lights meandering through the reflecting sea. Everything was as we remember it in Nettle Baie and all of our favorite places and people on our beach days at Mullet Bay reminded us quickly why we love it there so. You will not be disappointed by this villa if you are looking to decompress in Heaven for a while. Thank you to Marie-Laure for your expertise. Even though you were in France with your family, you were always just a text away and you never let us down. It was a pleasure to meet you in person at checkout. The full time residents are charming and very helpful. We had a perfect vacation. Do not hesitate to rent this unit if it comes across your search. Au revoir, Annabet

Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry H.

2 May 2022

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Toes in the sand

Morning coffee with sunrise and toes in the sand. Excellent unit.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

9 Feb 2022

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Vacation

It was very, very clean. Location was wonderful. View was fabulous. The ocean is so close.Everything is as pictured and listed. Everything about the property is wonderful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cyril F.

6 Feb 2022

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Great Stay at SXM

Overall great experience! We really enjoyed Laure’s place. One of the best parts was waking up to the ocean right outside of your door. Beautiful views and even nicer outside furniture than pictured with. Pool is a stones throw from the condo. Laure had so many great suggestions for activities, beaches and restaurants, which we greatly appreciated. She had thought of almost everything - beach chairs, towels, snorkel gear, well equipped kitchen etc. As long as you rent a car, you can get anywhere on the island in under 30 minutes. Plenty of parking on site. We would definitely return!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Gwen B.

10 Jan 2022

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Solid value

First, property manager Marie-- fantastic. The apartment was perfect for a couple. Full functional kitchen. French supermarket/bakery 5 mins walk. A few nice restaurants nearly. I most enjoyed the walk out semi-covered deck just steps from the rolling waves. We swam in the sparkling clean and very large pool twice daily. A few downsides: there is still plenty of very large broken glass in the sand that surrounds the deck, the walk to the water, the walk to the pool (Irma remnants). I picked up what I saw (daily) but be careful. The deck furniture provided was not as shown in the photos but still functional. The backpack beach chairs were much appreciated. A selling point to me was the photo of 2 kayaks...there was only one kayak, no paddle, so essentially there is no kayaking. I brought this to Marie's attention on Day 1 but this could not be resolved. Take care traveling through Sandy Ground as Marie advises-- the local motor bikes create a white knuckle driving experience. All in all given the state of the travel world I am recommending this property to my friends.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erika P.

24 Dec 2021

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Wonderful property

The property was just as listed. It was very well appointed and literally right on the beach and steps away from the water. The host was so very welcoming. We can’t wait to go back.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

14 Dec 2021

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Perfect location and amazing view!

We absolutely loved our stay here. The pictures can't possibly show just how beautiful the view is from the patio- the water is steps away. We constantly heard the waves in the background and swam almost everyday (the currents are a bit strong in Nettle Bay, but still very swimmable for us!). Marie was so kind, accommodating, and communicative. We loved the location- close to downtown Marigot and Baie Rouge, and relatively easy driving distance to Grand Case, Anse Marcel, Cul-de-Sac, and Orient Bay- but quieter than many of the other resort areas. (We were very glad we rented a car so that we could easily explore the island.) Also the restaurants nearby are incredible- we especially loved Mezza Luna and La Tropicana! After much exploring across the island, we were very glad that this is where we had chosen to stay. If/when we travel back to St. Martin, we will 100% stay here again and would highly recommend it!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Faith C.

17 Aug 2021

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Perfect!

Our host Marie was absolutely fantastic! She met us and explained everything to us including giving us some of her favorite restaurants, island activities, and shopping. Marie even connected us with a nurse Cecile who came to the condo to perform our COVID testing for return to the US. 2 of the pools were closed for maintenance which was a bummer, because the one was closest to us, but we spent most of our time at the beautiful beaches of the island instead. Beautiful location close to everything!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

16 Jul 2021

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Family Vacation

My husband and I and our 9 year old daughter stayed in June for a week. We had excellent communication from Marie and everything was just as it was pictured online! We were greeted upon arrival and given everything we needed to make our trip a success. Marie provided many helpful tips on all things vacation in both St. Martin and Sint Maarten! She had an entire binder which even included how to use all of the items in the condo with diagrams! The washer and dryer is all in one and we definitely would not have known how to use it otherwise! Everything was provided to make your stay very comfortable! There was even coffee and creamer already there for our first morning. The view is spectacular and the location was wonderful to access both sides of the Island. Getting a car is a must if you plan to travel from your location. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill Z.

13 Mar 2020

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Beautiful and heavenly setting just steps from the ocean

We had a wonderful 6 night stay at the beach tulip. We had three of us on the trip, and our daughter slept on a very nice pull out bed. We slept in a master bedroom that was very comfortable. The condo was immaculate. Outside the sliding doors is the beautiful ocean and nice deck/sitting area. After that is the beach and ocean. It was not as rough as other parts of the island, but wasn't completely calm. A block or two away is a grocery store with anything you may need, and a block further up is a gourmet grocery store with an "express" restaurant which is great for breakfast or lunch. Jean-Pierre was there whenever you needed him, and he's great to talk to about things to do on the island and is a great guy. There's 2 open pools on the property, and they are fixing the other 2 that were damaged in the hurricane 2 years ago.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

3 Feb 2020

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Très beau Condo accueillant et propre

L'accueil de Jean-Pierre est parfaite avec beaucoup d'informations. Le Condo est impeccable, très équipé et propre. Les photos représente parfaite ment l'état et les équipements du Condo. Merci Jean-Pierre.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

4 Sept 2019

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Very Nice, Very Clean, Very Well Stocked, Great Owner

Condo is directly on a beach and is clean and very quiet. Proprietor is very kind and responsive and friendly (he helped when the rental car got a flat tire and got the rental agency on the phone for help). Kitchen is great and has everything (and more) than you need. Air conditioners worked well and TV was very large with Netflix provided. Gotta love being able to wake up and look out of a double-sliding door picture window for an unobstructed ocean view !!! The one "negative" was that there is no pool at the location (despite being shown in the last picture). That said, the "sister" facility arcorss the street lets you use their pool which is wonderful. I would certainly stay again. So much nicer than a hotel !!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

rebecca c., Cape Neddick, Maine

17 Aug 2019

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Great location

Our stay was wonderful. Our family of four really enjoyed all the amenities this place Had to offer. The condo was very clean and equipped with everything you could Think of for a great vacation. Jean Pierre has thought of everything, even providing coffee and champagne for your arrival. Beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, even beach toys, etc.. so many of those Things you just don’t want to lug over in your suitcase. The kayaks were a great addition as well. Bed was comfortable, shower was nice, the fully stocked kitchen was so convenient. The pull out couch was surprisingly very comfortable and perfect for our kids. Even had Netflix on TV. Can’t say enough great Things. Thanks so much Jean-Pierre for making our stay amazing. Hope to see you again soon!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

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