We just returned from a wonderful stay in Cleveland's newly renovated modern apartment in Pelican Key, St. Maarten. Located on the Dutch side of the island the apartment is a short drive from the airport. Throughout the booking process, Cleveland was very responsive and accommodating and answered all of our questions. He met us at the car rental office at the airport and guided us back to the apartment. The apartment is very nice and looks even better than it appears in the photos. Everything is brand new (furniture, bedding, linens, dishes cutlery, toaster, kettle, hairdryer, coffee maker, safe, beach towels, bed, appliances, light fixtures etc.) There is a beautiful new bathroom with modern glass shower and European fixtures. When we arrived, Cleveland showed us how everything worked (flat screen TV, the air conditioning remote, how to program the safe, the internet password etc.) He also provided some initial provisions to get us started like coffee sugar, creamer, bottled water, snacks, paper towel, toilet paper and a bottle of wine. A nice touch and very much appreciated after travelling all day. Cleveland also gave us the lay of the land and provided recommendations for beaches, day trips, shopping, restaurants. He lives in the same building so he was always available if we needed help with something but respected our privacy as well. There is a nice terrace at the back of the apartment with new patio furniture and a partial view of the ocean. The terrace is surrounded by tropical plants and flowers and was a nice place to start the day with breakfast outside and to come home to at the end of the day for a glass of wine (with cheeses and baguette of course). Pelican key is a beautiful upper middle class neighborhood. It is safe and we really enjoyed walking through the streets in the morning and looking at the various villas and the amazing views. The apartment is a short walk to the water/beach (about 100 metres) and there are a few restaurants and a small grocery store very close by. Cleveland's apartment was in a great location and by rental car, we were able to explore the entire island and then come home to this beautiful quiet apartment and unwind in the evening. There was a larger number of restaurants, stores and bars close by (about a 10 minute walk or a short drive) to go out for dinner in the evening. This apartment was a great home base and we would highly recommend staying here. Thank you Cleveland. You are a great host!