Title: Direct Beachfront 6 BDR/en-suite /maid included. Excellent service. Rare gem (O) Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Direct Beachfront 6 BDR/en-suite /maid included. Excellent service. Rare gem (O) Beachfront, with outdoor pool ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32790000/32789900/32789885/ccb3ccc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32790000/32789900/32789885/8529716b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32790000/32789900/32789885/683ecc62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, ping pong, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32790000/32789900/32789885/23fa2ec5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, ping pong, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32790000/32789900/32789885/7d24a7be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at Direct Beachfront 6 BDR/en-suite /maid included. Excellent service. Rare gem (O) and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a gym. This villa is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sunloungers. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as babysitting service. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 126500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - - Hot tub - Kitchen - Dryer - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Direct Beachfront 6 BDR/en-suite /maid included. Excellent service. Rare gem (O) Welcome to villa Orchid, a newly renovated luxury villa in the heart of Caribbean. This impressive 6 bedroom, 6 1/2 bathroom luxurious villa is located in Guana Bay, directly on Guana Bay Beach offering over 5,000 square feet of living space. The spectacular views, the back-drop of Sky, sea and the villa is absolutely stunning. The villa has been furnished with contemporary designer furnishings from Europe and has been designed to provide all necessary amenities to please our guests. The villa is set on one level and access to all bedrooms is within the villa. There are 6 air-conditioned bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom. 4 bedrooms offer king size beds, 1 bedroom with a queen bed and 1 bedroom offers 2 twin beds. The air-conditioned living room is exquisitely furnished. Open the sliding windows and you will breath the natural breeze from the ocean. You can experience the fabulous views from the living, dining and kitchen.. The fabulous gourmet kitchen offers exquisite granite countertops and is fully equipped with modern deluxe stainless steel appliances. In addition, the villa offers a wonderful bar area with a state-of-the-art wine cooler opening onto the covered terrace so you can make your cocktails and drinks with easy access to the terrace and pool area. The extensive terrace area offers a private pool, an outdoor covered dining area that seats 8 persons and comfortable lounge chairs for you to soak in the sun. Perfect for BBQ as well as private reception. In addition, you have access to your own private beach, our dedicated staff will design an private area on the beach for you. The villa's extensive space, rooms, patios, outside terrace and private pool join together creating a wonderful harmonious flow throughout and are bordered by a luxuriant large garden. Swim in the beautiful pool, take a dip in the ocean, sunbathe, dine, and enjoy the ocean breezes. Villa Orchid will deliver you the vacation of your dream. Guana Bay is located in close proximity from Philipsburg, capital of St. Maarten, where you can enjoy a different lifestyle: boardwalk, duty free shopping, restaurants, everything surrounded by Caribbean atmosphere and beauty. St Maarten offer 30 beaches, watersport, hiking spot, creole and french cuisine, various entertainment and our dedicated team will help you to make your perfect holiday with our concierge services. (Private chef, taxi tour, boat trip, fishing sport, rental cars, security, entertainment, watersport, restaurant reservation, you name it, we get it for you...). ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Massage - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limo/town car service - Car available - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 6.5 bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Concierge services - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service - Safe ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Gym - Optional golf privileges - Table tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - 100% renewable energy - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 6,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36250000/36241300/36241229/655a977d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Direct Beachfront 6 BDR/en-suite /maid included. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Beachfront 6 BR Luxurious Orchid Guana Bay Beach Sint Maarten Beachfront 6 BR Luxurious Orchid Guana Bay Beach Beachfront 6 BR Luxurious Orchid Guana Bay Beach Sint Maarten Beachfront 6 BR Luxurious Orchid Guana Bay Beach Beachfront 6 BR Luxurious Orchid Guana Bay Beach Sint Maarten Beachfront 6 BR Luxurious Orchid Guana Bay Beach Beachfront 6 BR Luxurious Villa Orchid Guana Bay Beach Villa Villa Beachfront 6 BR Luxurious Villa Orchid Guana Bay Beach Beachfront 6 BR Villa de Lujo Orquidea Guana Bay Beach Beachfront 6 BR Luxurious Villa Orchid Guana Bay Beach ## About the area Located in Philipsburg, this villa is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Orient Bay Beach and Grand Case Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Philipsburg travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Philipsburg.dx3331) [View more Villas in Philipsburg](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Philipsburg-Villas.d3331-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C18.03238%2C-63.02397&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=N_Iue8Q-FkEY7jhVHNhpBxpNaUE=) Sint Maarten, Sint Maarten ### What's nearby - Philipsburg Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles - Dawn Beach - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles - Great Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles - University of St. Martin - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles - Orient Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 5.8 miles ### Getting around - Grand Case (SFG-L'Esperance) - 26 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Liguria - ‬10 min drive - ‪Coffee Lounge - ‬6 min drive - ‪Chez Delphine - ‬5 min drive - ‪The French touch - ‬5 min drive - ‪La perle bleu Beach Bar - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Direct Beachfront 6 BDR/en-suite /maid included. Excellent service. Rare gem (O) have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Direct Beachfront 6 BDR/en-suite /maid included. Excellent service. Rare gem (O) pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Direct Beachfront 6 BDR/en-suite /maid included. Excellent service. Rare gem (O)? > Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at Direct Beachfront 6 BDR/en-suite /maid included. Excellent service. Rare gem (O)? > Checkout is at 12:30 PM. ### Where is Direct Beachfront 6 BDR/en-suite /maid included. Excellent service. Rare gem (O) located? > Nestled on the beach, this Philipsburg villa is within a 15-minute walk of Guana Bay and Guana Bay Beach. Gibb's Bay Beach and Oyster Bay Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Direct Beachfront 6 BDR/en-suite /maid included. Excellent service. Rare gem (O) Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 24 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary H. 16 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### St. Maarten Group The property is Wonderfull. Plenty of space, The Pool Beautiful, and convince to the beach is great. Chris the property manager was very easy to work with and gave great advice for places to go and Things to do!!! ##### Gary H. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DEMETRIUS R. 31 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden Gem Overall great stay Issues reported were addressed immediately. Property manage (Chris), deserves 6 stars. House is spacious including enormous kitchen. Pool is great. View is to die for. Cons: location. Property is located on the southern East coast so be prepared for a 20-40 min ride to any location outside that immediate vicinity. There is a great boardwalk with plenty of shops and Resturant a short 5-10 drive. Cons: beach…heaps of sea moss clutter the beach making it unusable for anything other than a good sound and visual…They are working to get this issue resolved but until then don’t not factor this into your itinerary. I would stay there again. ##### DEMETRIUS R. Stayed 8 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin B. 4 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome place Awesome stay. Chris was awesome. ##### Kevin B. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DUANE R. 27 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Villa Orchid Plenty of room. Six bedroom, six and one half baths were great. Pool was large with floaties available. Location on our own beach was great. Plenty of indoor and outdoor furniture. Kitchen was large an well equipped. Separate icemaker was much used and appreciated. Air conditioner unit in every room. Roll-up security/hurricane shutters were appreciated even though we didn't use them. Location is secluded enough but still able to get anywhere on the island in around half an hour depending on traffic. Property manager, Chris, was especially friendly, responsive, and helpful. THANK-YOUWe were busy every day trying to see ALL the sights and activities on the island. ##### DUANE R. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan L. 13 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly Recommend! On the beach in Guana Bay, beautiful pool. Outdoor area is very nice. 6 bedrooms - more than we needed but we really wanted the other amenities of this property. The Property Manager, Chris, was the best! Response time was immediate and he was helpful in his restaurant suggestions. He even helped us find a way to watch the Super Bowl in the house which was a huge plus! We had a rental car and everything was close enough. Kitchen was stocked well. We only had 6 adults but we didn’t think it would be crowded even with 12! ##### Susan L. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah J. 7 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Phenomenal, serene property 10/10! The house is situated on a quiet street in a gated community. The house is MASSIVE. We walked in and couldn’t believe how huge the main living space is. There are 2 wings to the home and we had one family occupy 3 bedrooms on one side and the other family took the three in the other wing. The kitchen is great with everything you could need, including an ice machine. The outdoor space was truly spectacular. The covered veranda is huge with dining and chatting (and napping!) options. The veranda overlooks a fantastic pool and the ocean. While the waves are large and the beach isn’t great for swimming laps, it’s is so fun to bob in the waves and boogie board.. our kids had to be drug away from the waves to eat and exhausted themselves playing all day. Highly recommend and can’t wait to go back! ##### Sarah J. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John O. 28 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best time ever....... Family of ten had a great week at St. Maarten. The house was perfect for our needs. We loved the pool as a place to congregate. The proximity to a nearby trail along the coast line was an added bonus. Chris was very responsive to our questions and for advice and help in lining up catered meals and in house chef services. It was so worth it being able to eat fresh meals in the house most of the time. We arrived in the dark, and because the house is in a quite part of the island it was hard to find. Be sure you have google maps activated as street are poorly labeled. ##### John O. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathleen P. 19 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Marvelous Simply marvelous ##### Cathleen P. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy F., Sahuarita, AZ 28 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home The place was perfect for our family each having their own suite! Chris, was very helpful in giving us recommendations like for a personal chef, boat cruises and restaurants. It was great having a swimming pool, too. Definitely 5 stars! ##### Cindy F. Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn M. 17 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect From check in to check out, our stay was relaxing and our entire group of 11 felt the house felt like home! The pool is large and we loved to hear the ocean as we sat and visited. The home is spacious and we never felt cramped at all! Do not hesitate to book this home!! It was fabulous.. ##### Dawn M. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark S. 1 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An exceptional property and an amazing host! This villa was absolutely perfect. Lots of bedrooms to accommodate our group and a large, well equipped kitchen. The beach is basically in the backyard. Guana Bay is scenic, the beach is beautiful and is essentially your own private paradise. The host, Chris went above and way beyond to make our stay a pleasure. He even took the time to take us into town to pick up some local BBQ and some provisions. He was always helpful to suggest activities and restaurants (which were exceptional). We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation with in St. Martin. Do not hesitate to book this wonderful villa. ##### Mark S. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon and Bill O., Fort Mill, SC 24 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home! We had 11 adults stay and all of us loved the house! Privacy for every couple but plenty of space to gather either in the house or outside on the fantastic patio or poolside. The property manager, Chris, was wonderful - so helpful in every regard from checking in to helping us find places to eat or getting drivers. The house is somewhat remote so bring cash for drivers (they only accept cash!) All in all, we had a lovely vacation here! It’s the perfect place to get away but great beaches and restaurants are only a short drive away! ##### Sharon and Bill O. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### doug k. 19 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome stay House was beautiful. House easily slept all three of our families in 6 spacious bedrooms. Everything was clean and well equipped. Ocean was just at the bottom of the garden. Beach was quiet all week and good for a swim. Chris was outstanding. He was always available whenever we needed him and had all the answers for all our requests about taxi's, things to do etc. We enjoyed eating outside with the great ocean views. Would definitely recommend staying here ##### doug k. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Candice H. 25 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical experience Beautifully appointed house with everything you could possibly need to cook or swim or relax! Beds are very comfortable. Chris was so helpful in planning my husbands 80 birthday party! The house is more than what the pictures show!it’s amazing! The beach was a walk away which we enjoyed walking and we played in the ocean even though it was rough! (Strong swimmer advisory) Housekeepers kept it so clean everyday! What a treat!!!! I would rent this house again ! ##### Candice H. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh B., Atlanta, USA 31 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Host Chris is an excellent host. We really enjoyed the home and the beach. I though the house was a good overall location for the island. We enjoyed the beach, snorkeled the rocks (there is a sunken barge by the rocks with lots of fish), hiked to the baths from the house, and enjoyed the pool. Chris was a super host. He picked us up from the airport, helped with luggage, and help us setup our departure test. My one regret is not asking enough questions and advice from Chris earlier in our stay. ##### Josh B. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie O. 15 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Couldn't have been any nicer We have a group of five couples that have traveled together every year for the last eleven years staying in rental homes with five or more bedrooms. We have had multiple trips to Costa Rica, Belize, Turks Caicos and the Keys. This was our first trip to Saint Maarten and it was by far our best trip. Chris, the Host was amazing. He was responsive, easy to work with and wanted to make sure we enjoyed our trip. He made the check in process outstanding. The home was above our expectations and the beach was beautiful. The house was well equipped, the daily housekeepers kept the house spotless, the pool was very large with plenty of sitting areas and the view was absolutely gorgeous. Most homes we have stayed in don't supply daily essentials and this home did. It was very nice not having to go shipping for items the night we arrived or the next morning. We just relaxed by the pool. We will definitely be going back ##### Laurie O. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rodney K. 2 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Chris The Property Manager I would just like to start by saying The welcome that I received from chris when I got to st Maarten the upmost best I've ever received he met me at the airport i felt like I knew him all my life thats how welcoming he is the house was beautiful I have stayed in many house and never met a person that Attentive as chris he goes over aboard with service whatever issues you have whatever question you have he will help you or get the answer his wife also a gem the house is well kept very clean that house keeper also a great cleaner she was there everyday cleaning i spent 15 days there wish I was there another week there isn't one bad thing to say about this house and I am from Connecticut and I wasn't paid to write this review i just felt it was a most to do so you always hear about the bad things feels good to talk about good people also Chris thank you again 👊Rodney K 10/31/22 ##### Rodney K. Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan P. 13 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Celebrating 50 years in luxury Among my friend group, we have a tradition where when each couple turns 50, we splurge on a luxury house somewhere tropical and treat each other like royalty. This year we went to St. Maarten and the island did not disappoint! In fact, my Dutch friend was able to see the King, Queen and Princess of Holland on their island tour, we swam with turtles, hiked a gorgeous nature trail, and visited several beaches, each more beautiful than the last. This property is located on the Dutch side about 30 minutes fro the airport. Chris, the property manager met us at the airport and took us first to a market for provisions, then on to the house. La Villa Orchid can be seen from the hilltop and the approach is breathtaking. Guana Bay, where the house is located, is on the Atlantic, making the sea a bit rough, but provides the sounds and scenery to unwind after a day of sightseeing and to lull you to sleep. The house is as pictured with some color variation, likely attributing to the additional/similar properties in the gated community. It is well appointed, including bath and beach towels, laundry, plenty of cookware, flatware and china, pool floats and lounge chairs. The manual explains how everything works, so do read it. A couple of sharp knives were desired, but with so many people using them it is hard to keep them sharp. One thing to note: the bathtub had a cracked valve that I conveniently found on day 1, when flooding the bathroom while filling the tub. Marble floors, plenty of towels and a top notch maintenance and cleaning crew made the experience quick and painless, and the tub was back in action in less than 2 hours! Chris communicated so well before during and after the trip. He was a wealth of information about the island, things to do, and places to go. His recommendations for boat/snorkel tours, beaches, restaurants and other activities were perfect. Check out was a breeze, additional staff, were friendly, helpful and excellent i their work. 100% recommend this luxury villa for your next "royal gathering." ##### Megan P. Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacob K., Traverse City 30 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceptional We were traveling with three families ages 9 to 63. Property is in an extremely secure and beautiful area. Our host Chris exceeded all of our expectations, and the staff was very friendly and attentive to our needs. The beach is beautiful and we had it to ourselves most days. A car is recommended to see the island and facilitate provisioning and adventuring. House is secluded away from the hustle and bustle of the port. All of our questions, and needs were quickly attended to. The kitchen is very well appointed and we were able to cook several group meals. I will definitely come back to this property. Thank you. ##### Jacob K. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy L., Wenatchee, WA 2 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful villa Our group of 10 stayed at Villa Orchid for a week and we loved it. The villa is exactly as pictured and very clean. Chris is an excellent host, greeted us and showed us around when we arrived and even messaged during our stay to make sure everything was going well. The location is great, an easy drive (less than 10 minutes) to Phillipsburg for shopping and restaurants. We would definitely stay here again! ##### Amy L. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Moira D., southampton,ny 26 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Oceanfront Villa Where Memories are Made From the moment Chris picked us up at the airport to the very last minute of our 10 day stay we received nothing but 5 star service. Upon arriving at the house we were greeted by a beautiful platter of cheeses and fruit and a tropical fruit punch prepared by Jasmine (Chris's wife) and the sight and sounds of the most magnificant ocean which brought a much needed feeling of calmness to all. While the overall house is beautiful, spacious and spotless the outside dining and poolside areas with the ocean view is breathtaking. We spent the majority of our day before and after the beach outside sitting poolside, relaxing, eating, and playing games.Upon returning home each day, Evena (housekeeper) had the house in pristine condition. Many a meal was prepared in the fully equipped kitchen by some of our group. It wasn't until late at night when we all retired to the comfort of our bedrooms, which were so nicely made up each day by Evena, that we experienced the true comforts of getting the best night's sleep. The true beauty of this house can only be seen in person. As unbelievable as it appears in photos it is more magnificant in person. We highly recommend this beautiful villa for your next vacation. We look forward to returning as soon as possible. Definately a 5 plus rating! Thanks to all! ##### Moira D. Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shane H. 5 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What an amazing experience! We stayed at Hibiscus in late March 2022. The house is even better than the pictures. Pool is huge, beach is literally feet away, and the rooms are immaculate and large. Ocean is active enough to boogie board and body surf, super fun. They have tons of pool toys for the kids and lounge chairs for everyone. The kitchen has everything you need and the bbq grill works great. Oh and the host Chris is The Godfather of St Martin…you need it, he can get it. It felt like we had an on-call butler who answered any and all questions we had. He started our trip with a huge spread of cheese, crackers, fruit, and punch (with a kick!). He even sent back to us in the U.S. a wallet that we left behind at the house. ##### Shane H. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicolas 18 Jan 2022 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Cris, notre hôte, a été formidable avec nous. A la fois très accueillant et une réelle volonté de faire découvrir sa destination. La villa était idéalement localisée (au calme et à proximité des activités), très soignée et bien équipée. Pour ma part j'ai adoré mon séjour à Saint-Martin et pense relouer pour notre prochain Séjour. Sur l’île. Je recommande :) ##### Nicolas Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021