🏖️Sol y Mar by IRE Vacations - Oceanfront Penthouse with Private Pool ☀️
Sol Y Mar, a charming second-level private penthouse villa, nestled between a vibrant collection of favorite eateries, bars, branch style bakeries and the lapping turquoise waters of Simpson Bay – the heartbeat of the Dutch side. As the saying goes, “location, location, location” and Sol Y Mar certainly fits that criteria. This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom top-level penthouse sits directly on Kim Sha Beach and is minutes’ away from Simpson Bay Beach, Mullet Bay and the infamous Sunset Beach Bar. (About 20 stairs to access unit)
The spacious living and dining area is tastefully furnished with a Caribbean flair and opens onto the seaside terrace area with private pool. A convenient and open kitchen was made for socialising and features modern appliances.
Enjoy breakfast on the seaside patio while taking in the view of the blue waters and tropical palm trees as there are several outdoor spaces from which you can choose from.
The penthouse features three individually decorated bedroom suites, each with en-suite bathrooms. Two bedrooms offer a king size bed and the third bedroom offers two queen beds and will comfortably sleep up to 8 guests. Children are welcome here, making it an ideal location for families. All bedrooms offer air conditioning, ceiling fan, cable TV, in-room safe and ample storage space.
Highlights of Sol Y Mar:
*Top-level oceanfront 3 Bedroom penthouse (walk-up about 15 stairs) *Large terrace with Private pool *Beachview *Direct beach access to Kim Sha Beach – Just walk down the stairs from the penthouse and you are literally foot steps from the beach *Air Conditioning in living/dining/kitchen area and all three bedrooms *Private pool with lounge chairs, comfortable sitting areas and outdoor dining *Gas BBQ Grill *Separate Laundry room with washer/dryer *Gourmet Kitchen *Flat Screen TV’s in living room and Master Bedroom(Cable TV) *High Speed Wireless Internet *Safe *Family-Friendly (full size infant crib and baby bathtub available, if needed) *Complimentary parking is just across the road
The location is conveniently within walking distance to a large grocery store, smaller convenience stores, a menagerie of restaurants to suit your taste, beach and piano bars, nightclubs, bakeries, pharmacy, banks, casinos, a movie theater, spas, salons and many small shops for a duty-free retail fix. For the adventure seekers there are a myriad of activities on the beach including; jet-skis, kayaks, scuba diving excursions, and daily catamaran sails to the neighboring islands of St. Barths, Saba and Anguilla is a five-minute walk away. If you are tired of the sea, sun, and sand and are looking for a fun night out, take a short drive to Maho – the night life capital and enjoy fine cuisine, shopping, and the casino or dance the night away.
Enjoy this elegantly appointed penthouse villa…Enjoy breakfast on the seaside patio and plan your day while taking in the view of the blue waters and tropical palms. Just walk down the stair and you are just steps away from the beach. Indulge in a serene sunset stroll, have a drink and take in the live music at the neighbouring beach bar or enjoy a meal at the restaurant below…Sol Y Mar offers the perfect retreat for your Caribbean vacation!
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About the area
Caribbean
Simpson Bay, SX
Getting around
Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Park Cafe
Juliette’s Bistro
Pelican Beach Bar
Bovin Steak House
L'Isola
Frequently asked questions
Is 🏖️Sol y Mar by IRE Vacations - Oceanfront Penthouse with Private Pool ☀️ pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 🏖️Sol y Mar by IRE Vacations - Oceanfront Penthouse with Private Pool ☀️?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🏖️Sol y Mar by IRE Vacations - Oceanfront Penthouse with Private Pool ☀️ on 21 November 2026 start from NZ$1,044, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at 🏖️Sol y Mar by IRE Vacations - Oceanfront Penthouse with Private Pool ☀️?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 🏖️Sol y Mar by IRE Vacations - Oceanfront Penthouse with Private Pool ☀️?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 🏖️Sol y Mar by IRE Vacations - Oceanfront Penthouse with Private Pool ☀️?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 🏖️Sol y Mar by IRE Vacations - Oceanfront Penthouse with Private Pool ☀️ located?
Situated on the beach, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Lay Bay Beach, Flamingo Beach and Hollywood Casino. Kim Sha Beach and Simpson Bay Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We absolutely loved the place - staff took care of all our needs and everything was so easy for us. Very walkable location - everything we needed was right there and felt totally safe and secure yet right in the heart of Simpson Bay
We loved this property! Very clean, had everything we could have wanted. Loved the location with restaurant and beach bar close. And on a beautiful beach. Definitely will be booking this house again soon!
Tim C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2021
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Sol Y Mar. It was a pleasure hosting you. We look forward to seeing you again in St. Maarten!
Bedrooms were large with very nice bathrooms. Kitchen was well equipped for cooking. Washer and dryer was a plus!!! Balcony and pool had a great view. It was awesome to have some food in the fridge when we arrived. 10/10. We will book again!!!
Amy K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen
18 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely loved this property for our family vacation. Excellent location! The communication with the rental staff was excellent and they were extremely attentive to our needs. The property recommended a driver that we used all week which was very helpful. Will absolutely return.
We loved our stay and enjoyed how everything was so close. Perfect for any family or friend’s getaway. Everything was wonderful. The only thing we experienced that was not so great was the WiFi and we weren’t able to get the TV’s working. We didn’t miss it much since we were out and about during the day and in the evening we enjoyed the ambiance and each other. Overall we gave it a 10.
The penthouse location was great. Everything was within walking distance: supermarket, restaurants, water sports, etc. Sol Y Mar was an exceptional place to stay with a great kitchen, comfortable beds, a nice pool, and beautiful views. We will be back, hopefully very soon!
My family and I had a wonderful time at this property. Cathy and the IRE team were so communicative and helpful. We took their recommendation for a chef for two nights, which was amazing. The location is walkable and convenient to groceries and many restaurants. It can get loud at night with music from nearby bars/clubs, but otherwise outstanding time here. Thank you IRE!
Bridgette C.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Meg Y.
30 January 2026
Sol Y Mar - The BEST!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We found this "gem" the Sol Y Mar a few years ago! Without a doubt one of the best places to stay. Location, location. Perfect. The property is just as described, clean and well maintained, and the ladies at IRE Vacations who manage this place are absolutely a dream to work with.Every single question, or request, is met with friendliness and utmost cooperation. This villa is close to many restaurants and nightlife, grocery store within walking, and also a convenience store right across the street. The views of yachts coming and going from your patio, the private small pool in another outdoor patio....the list is endless. We fell in love with this place, as did many of our Canadian friends who come to visit us while on the island. As long as it remains available,,we would not even think of staying anywhere else. In our opinion, its a 5 star Plus. I cannot say enough good things about the team at IRE Vacations. It is so nice to be able to converse with a team of pros who always take the time to answer whatever questions you have. We LOVE the place, and will be back again.
Meg Y.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Meg Y.
8 February 2020
charming Sol Y Mar - absolute best lication
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
this is our second time there..we LOVE the place.very clean..easy to keep in touch with owners..great views, good cleaning lady..the list goes on. IRE vacations have been superb to deal with.
Meg Y.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Laretta M.
1 April 2023
.Location Location Location!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had the most enjoyable stay, plenty of room for the 6 of us, the location was perfect, the home had so many extra amenities! The stay was exceptional. We will definitely return, I am a Travel Agent I surely will send my clients your way.
This place is amazing we highly recommend it to everyone!!! The location is perfect if you don’t have a car . You are within walking distance of a market and hey take your suitcase to haul your groceries back in that’s what our guys did 😂
There are several restaurants within walking distance, but the best one is right below you at The Greenhouse !! Waiter was Harry was amazing !!!
Outstanding! Clean, spacious and perfect location!
I have been coming to the island for years so was very familiar with this area so already knew it was a perfect location close to many amazing restaurants and activities. The villa was spacious, clean and well equipped. The owners and caretakers were extremely responsive and kind. The villa had everything we needed and more! We had 7 of us stay there and we all had plenty of our own space, lots of shared common space both inside and out. We also really enjoyed having our own private pool. Highly recommend this place to anyone!
Kelley L.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Trish V.
16 December 2023
IRE team was the best!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Place had everything we were looking for & location was great. I cannot say enough about the IRE management team! I have been coming to the island for years & they were by far the best team I have worked with. Everything was wonderful!
Trish V.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Phil T.
6 January 2023
Fantastic Villa!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The villa was clean, had a FANTASTIC location, excellent views, and was in the center of night life. We could not have picked a better location for our stay. Literally steps from the beach, 3 restaurants, and grocery stores. Had it's own dedicated parking space which wave very helpful and the private pool was amazing. Would definitely stay again!
Sol y Mar was the perfect place for our vacation to St. Martin! The beach is only 20 steps from the front door, the inside space is huge and the outdoor space with the pool is amazing! The kitchen has all the pots/pans/cups/utensils that you will need and bathrooms are stocked with soap, shampoo, shower gel, etc. and lots of towels for showers as well as numerous beach towels.
Maia and Cathy from IRE were extremely helpful before and during our trip. Huge thanks to them.
You will not be disappointed if you decide to stay at this property!
mark w.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Meg Y.
18 May 2022
Amazing stay at Sol Y mar
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The Sol Y Mar is where we stayed for a week in January/19. The location cannot be beat! The actual penthouse apartment is absolutely beautiful. we were 8 adults. We have been to SXM several times but this was probably one of our best stays yet. Maia at IRE was excellent to deal with. Everything went smooth. The outside sitting areas are lovely in the villa. But,,,location is just about the best on the island. We have always loved the Simpson Bay area,,with so many places to eat, dance, etc within walking. I would highly recommend this place for a wonderful, clean, safe place to stay. Parking was avail. Only one suggestion is to have TV's in bedroom, as stated in advertisement for the villa. There was only one tv in the main living room. Other than that, everything was excellent.
This was our 3rd time vacationing in St. Martin. Each time we have stayed at a VRBO and this was by far the best place and experience. The communication with IRE Vacation Rentals was amazing from booking, leading up to the trip and during our stay. The location of the condo can't be beat! We love the Buccaneer Beach Bar, so when we found this place next to it, we had to try it and it did not disappoint!
Cathy met us at the condo for check in, gave us a tour of the condo and explained everything. Cecilia, the cleaning person, was so sweet and did an amazing job cleaning up the place during our stay.
The location is central to everything! We were able to walk to restaurants, the grocery store and catch the bus when we didn't need a taxi to nearby locations. The condo was very clean, beds were very comfortable and there was plenty of space for the 6 of us to spread out and even entertain our friends who were staying at a nearby resort. The kitchen was well stocked and IRE provided some staples to get us through until we got to the grocery store, which I thought was a nice touch. The private pool was definitely a refreshing break from the beach.
I can't say enough good things about this condo and we are already planning to stay here again during our next trip to the island.
Thank you IRE staff for making this such an enjoyable experience.
Danielle S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Samantha C.
29 November 2023
Sol Y Mar - perfection.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Sol Y Mar was the perfect rental for our vacation. We had 6 adults and 2 children (3 & 1). The unit layout provided everyone with necessary privacy and also allowed us to feel together as a family. The kitchen was well stocked, the location was unbeatable, and the staff was amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed Green House Restaurant directly downstairs. Super convenient! We also frequented Buccaneer Beach Bar and enjoyed ourselves. A few things I feel worth mentioning... the noise from outside establishments can get loud (which didn't bother us- we used sound machines to drown it out). We were planning on using the crib for our 1 year old, however we did find the crib to be in poor condition and the mattress was significantly stained. BUT, due to the location and amenities you might not want to leave. Overall this was a fabulous unit. We will 100% never look elsewhere for a rental. This was amazing and we are already looking forward to returning!
Samantha C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
misty l.
13 August 2024
Perfect Paradise!
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The location of this home is unbeatable! Located on top of a restaurant with another beach bar next door as well! Private pool was amazing to come back to after a long day of island exploring. Beautiful sunrises from the ocean can be seen from the balcony. Our family loved the options this home provided to spread out & all to have our own space, together. The private parking spot in a busy area like this was a big win also! Nightly music could be enjoyed in the rooftop pool without having to leave the rental but wasn’t too loud to allow for early bedtime either. I almost hate to share how great this place is & let the secret out since we want to go back & want it available. We will be back!
misty l.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
clarence h.
18 June 2024
HAFER/PAPSUN
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
IT WAS WONDERFUL. VERY ACCOMADATING STAFF.
clarence h.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen F.
2 April 2024
A Fantastic Family Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We absolutely loved Sol y Mar. First time traveling to St. Martin and so happy that we chose to stay in Simpson Bay. The property was in an excellent location and the rental office was so responsive to all of our needs. We will absolutely be returning.
Karen F.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
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