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🌴Joy Estate by IRE Vacations - Expansive Property with Amazing Views ☀️

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Even better in person
    Guests say this property exceeds expectations.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Internet
  • Balcony or patio

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Cay Hill, SXM
  • Place, Indigo Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Flamingo Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Maho Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

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Balcony

About this property

🌴Joy Estate by IRE Vacations - Expansive Property with Amazing Views ☀️

Situated at the top of Beethoven Drive, with one of the most impressive panoramic views. This 3 acre estate features massive 40 ft castle style rock walls with historic cannons.The recently renovated 5 bedroom villa with full generator boasts an over-sized pool deck area, which offers stunning Caribbean Sea views. On a clear day, you can see 5 neighbouring islands: St. Barth, Nevis, St. Kitts, Statia & Saba. This a unique opportunity to rent a statement estate like no other in the Caribbean.The property has no neighbours on either side, or above so it offers complete privacy. Bed Configuration (4 Kings & 1 Queen) Inquire now!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1684348vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Philipsburg

Philipsburg is home to this villa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Maho Beach and St. Martin Beaches.
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Cay Hill, SXM

What's nearby

  • Indigo Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Simpson Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Maho Beach - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Orient Bay Beach - 15 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Indigo Beach Bar And Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pureocean Beachside Dining. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Slice Pizzeria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fort Amsterdam Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 🌴Joy Estate by IRE Vacations - Expansive Property with Amazing Views ☀️ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 🌴Joy Estate by IRE Vacations - Expansive Property with Amazing Views ☀️?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🌴Joy Estate by IRE Vacations - Expansive Property with Amazing Views ☀️?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌴Joy Estate by IRE Vacations - Expansive Property with Amazing Views ☀️?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🌴Joy Estate by IRE Vacations - Expansive Property with Amazing Views ☀️ located?

Situated in Philipsburg, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Indigo Beach and Little Bay Beach. Fort Amsterdam and Seaside Nature Park 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

Joy Villa is an absolute JOY

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: Absolutely FANTASTIC!! Beautiful location, wonderful staff and service. As a traveler it was so refreshing to be impressed. The pictures and reviews can not do Joy Villa justice. The grounds, the view, the accommodations incredible. Very responsive staff. Well appointed villa. Perfect vacation for groups, families or couples. thank you to Inger, Ruth, Robin and crew. Loved it! They even helped us book an awesome private boat tour when everything was showing booked. Cannot recommend this group enough!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family vacation house

Great Property!! Awesome features and location. Great Hosts. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Corey T.

Spectacular Property with Amazing Views

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 an absolutely wonderful stay at this property in St. Maarten! The house itself is beautiful and even better than we expected. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the spectacular views — they truly made the entire experience feel special and relaxing.The property is extremely well maintained and you can tell that great care is taken to keep everything in excellent condition. The staff were also incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made our stay even more enjoyable. They were attentive, helpful, and made us feel right at home.We absolutely loved our time here and would highly recommend this property to anyone visiting St. Maarten. It was an amazing place to stay, and we would happily return again! 🌴☀️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

It was 10 of us for our annual family trip first time to St Martin's. Mouse and company was very accommodating and comfortable with plenty of room for everyone. The people were very nice and helpful both on the property and surrounding island. Excellent stay very clean, groundskeepers maintained the property every morning and were very pleasant to talk to. The staff at IRE went out of their way to make sure any issue or request was attended to very promptly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glorious Home and Stay!

This house is just beautiful! The grounds and the view just take your breath away! Once you check in, you will not want to leave. Between the pool, the hot tub, the tennis courts and THE VIEW we just could not stop raving about the home and our stay in it! Inside, the house is spacious, clean, elegantly decorated and very very comfortable. We cannot recommend staying at the Joy Estate enough. If you are considering it, book immediately! Have I mentioned the view? :-) Just magnificent!!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2023
It was a pleasure to host you at Joy Estate in St. Maarten! Looking forward to hosting you again soon. Cherise, Maia & Cathy IRE Vacations
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking views

This property is absolutely amazing. You cannot explain the view here. They are updating parts of the house which is very good. We met the local turtles on property which was very cool. Every morning the groundskeepers come and wipe down everything. The hosts are Excellent, they went WAY above and beyond to make our trip perfect. You could easily stay in the house the entire vacation!!! We will be back as well as recommending this location to friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 February 2023
It was a pleasure to host you on St. Maarten at Joy Estate! We look forward to welcoming you back to one of our properties at IRE Vacations! Cherise, Maia & Cathy
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Quinson S.

Second to None

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: This was my second time staying at the Joy Estate. It has become my go-to property for every future visit to SXM. The Hosts (Cherise and Maia) are professional, responsive and knowledgeable. The location is ideal if you like tranquility and some of the best views on the Island. I highly recommend the Joy Estate
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2021
It is always a pleasure to host you and we look forward to your next visit on SXM!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Phenomenal !!!

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: This house is truly amazing. The views are spectacular and outdoor space is perfect. You are able to watch the boats come and go from Phillipsburg right in front of the home. House would be excellent for a large family or group, our group of 6 adults enjoyed everything about it. King size beds were very comfortable and everyone had plenty of room to spread out. Kitchen was very well outfitted as was grilling and eating areas. Loved the hurricane shutters on every room for darkening. Roads to the home are too hilly to walk, so we used the tennis court several days, and while it is turf, it was a good workout. House managers were excellent, responding within minutes to the very minor issues that we had. You must try Marks Restaurant (local place) down the hill and Little Bay Beach is a short 10 minute drive with plenty of eats and drinks. If you can find a better view on the island than from this house, I want to hear about it!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Beautiful Joy Estate

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: My wife and I stayed at the Joy Estate for 10 days and we didn't want to leave! The house and gardens were beautifully maintained, and everything was better than advertised. We will definitely be back to St. Maarten again and will definitely stay at the Joy Estate. Maia and her team were awesome to work with and they took great care to make sure everything was taken care of for our stay. Thank you so much to the IRE Vacation team for making this a very memorable vacation!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2023
It was pleasure to Host you at Joy Estate in St. Maarten! We look forward to welcoming you back!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Elysa T.

Beautiful Property-Incredible Views

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: We absolutely loved the Villa Joy. The property and views are unbelievable. The outside areas are really great. The home is comfortable but could use some updating. It is spacious and there are plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. The property has two gates and is secluded and we felt very saft. The pool would definitely benefit from a heater as it is cold in the winter months. There is also a hot tub that goes on automatically every day. The kitchen is also very updated and large with plenty of room for a few chefs.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2021
Thank you very much. We look forward to seeing you back on St Maarten soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Amazing Family Property

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 stayed at Villa Joy with 4 adults and 6 kids. The house is clean and well maintained with all of the amenities one could need in a vacation rental. The panoramic views are spectacular. The gated property allowed our kids to explore and have adventures of their own while the adults enjoyed sunsets and cocktails on the back deck. Cathy from Island Real Estate met us at the airport and gave an extensive tour of the property at check in. Cathy, Cherise, Maia and Arun were available to us for any questions we had during our stay and were great resources for any outings we wanted to do while on the island. We would 100% recommend the property and renting through Island Real Estate to anyone thinking about a vacation on SXM!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best vacation ever!

It is hard to explain how magical our vacation in Saint Martin, and at Joy Estates in particular was. The home is spacious and had everything our family of six needed. Everyone had their own bedroom and bathroom and the common areas were wonderful. The showstopper though was the outdoor space and the view. We woke up every morning to the view of the ocean around us and the gorgeous, enormous multi leveled deck to view it from. I woke up early every morning just to sit outside with my book and coffee and soak in the paradise around me. The challenge was deciding where to sit as there were so many options of seating and views. The landscaping of the home itself was as beautiful as the interior and we completely enjoyed the resident tortoises, geckos, birds, and occasional monkey! Leading up to and throughout our stay, the managers, Maia and Julia were helpful and gracious and the entire grounds staff and housekeepers were equally amazing. We cannot recommend the island and this home enough and cannot wait to come back to both as soon as we can!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2021
It was pleasure hosting your family at Joy Estate in St. Maarten. We look forward to seeing you soon! Maia IRE Vacations
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Absolutely Beautiful!

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 traveled with our family and stayed in such a beautiful home! The view is simply amazing! We didn't want to leave the home. The 5 bedrooms, each with their own bathroom, was so convenient. The kitchen has been remodeled with an extra large fridge, and we needed it! The turtles on the grounds made it feel like we were at home with our pets!!! LOL! So much room and sitting spaces outside where you could easily find a private area to read or relax. The location is not far from the airport or Phillipsburg. Mia greeted us off the plane and escorted us to the house which was a blessing in the dark!! The groundskeepers kept everything immaculate! We will be back!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Elysa T.

UnbelievableLocation and views.

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 house sits on top of a hill with incredible views of the sea. Every day it took our breath away. The grounds are really nice and there are even two tortoises that live there that are fun to see every day. The kitchen is beautiful and new and so are some bathrooms. Slowly they are updating the house and property. The pool is definitely cold in the winter months as it isn’t heated. To have a tennis court also is amazing but the winds were so strong we could barely play. I think they are going to install wind screens soon. The owners take great pride in their property and. IRE responds almost immediately to any concerns or questions.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2021
It was a pleasure to host you at Joy Estate. We look forward to welcoming you back on Sint Maarten
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Magical Property

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: Overall, this stay was incredible. The house's view and pool area are fantastic. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Richard B.

Literally heaven on earth.

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: This villa is amazing. Everything you could possibly need. Did I mention the view. The staff, omg what can I say. Absolutely fabulous. Ready to return. Wasn’t ready to leave.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Perfect family and friends 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 had 9 of us stay at Joy Estate for a week and we couldn't have asked for anything more. The villa was perfect for our group with unbelievable views. The outdoor space was massive with tons of privacy. We will definitely recommend this villa.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Amazing views

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: Stunning views in this unique property. We had a group of 8 and there are lots of areas to all be together or seperate depending on what you like. The outside is multi level and has a very nice pool and hot tub. There is also a tennis court that was fun for the young adults in our group. The property management was quick to answer any questions we had. This was my first time renting withbthem but will not be the last. There is a very nice man who maintains the grounds daily. We loved the three turtles that live on property. We fed them grapes,oranges and lettuce daily. The only drawbacks I would say is there are a lot of stairs ao if anyone in your group has mobilty issues I would not recommend this house and secondly for such a large home and stocked kitchen there is no ice maker. We made frozen drinks often and the ice trays were not ideal. It would not prevent usnfrim renting here again we would just get bags of ice
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Valentin R.

Stunning views and amazing property!

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: This is an absolutely amazing property, with plenty of indoor space for a large group and extensive outdoor amenities! We very much enjoyed the deck with amazing views of the ocean, Philipsburg port, and surrounding islands, the refreshing pool, the professional grill, the tennis court, the outdoor breakfast and dining areas, the beautiful and very well-maintained vegetation, the colorful birds and the occasional turtle and iguanas encounters. The indoor and outdoor spaces were clean and well maintained and the managers were very prompt, courteous, and helpful. The property was stocked with pretty much all amenities we could imagine - very well-equipped gourmet kitchen and grill, tasteful decorations and furniture, games and entertainment. The drive up to the property is a bit steep in certain places, but very doable. We enjoyed exploring the Mullet and Maho Beaches, as well as Grand Case beach and restaurants and we highly recommend the Pinel Island beach and restaurant.Overall, we had an amazing time at this property!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrea I.

25th Vow Renewal 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: Wow Wow Wow was I blown away when my husband and our friends stayed 6 nights at Villa Joy. The pictures do this villa no justice at all. From the time I booked with Irie vacations until our departure date, I received outstanding service. Thank you to Maia and Cherise for being responsive to the many questions I had and also to Cathy for being so gracious upon our arrival. My husband and I have decided that we will spend out Anniversary here every year from now on.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Amazing Views at Joy Estate

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 a wonderful time at Joy Estate in St. Maarten. We celebrated our 10 year anniversary and had a small renewal ceremony at sunset. It was perfect. Cherise and Maia from IRE Vacations were so helpful. We couldn't have had a better stay. We usually go for more modern properties but after staying, we found that the house was comfortable and met our needs very nicely.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tamara O.

Paradise

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: Beautiful property. Pictures do not do it justice. IRE Vacations was fantastic to work with.

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