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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Guana Bay
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Massages in spa
  • Private pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Phillipsburg
  • Place, Guana Bay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gibb's Bay Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Maho Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Tropicale and paella party

Beautiful villa located in Guana Bay Beach residence with a private access to the beach. Peaceful place with a very nice exotic garden we offer you a free spaghetti bolognaise when you arrive and a paella party the day you choose.1bottle champagne 6 bottles of wine a big pack of beer and mineral water a basket of exotics fruits .the day after your arriving you will have also an american breakfast we will do everything to enjoy your stay and bring fresh pastry and bread twice a week

• Contact Management : Claude Brunet / Adam Brunet / Monique
A meal offered on the day of arrival as well as a full American breakfast for the next morning (12 people)
A large paella offered during the stay prepared by Claude.
A basket of exotic fruits.
Possibility of meal/dessert delivery at a very attractive price.
• Pool bar with 1 champagne, and 24 beers sodas mineral water provided free
• Pool bar is equipped with under counter fridge
• Wine cellar (1 bottles of champagne, 6 bottles of wine) provided free
• NETFLIX TV in 5 bedrooms and living room
• Air conditioning and fans in 5 bedrooms
• Fans in living room and kitchen
• Wireless internet access
• Luxury bedding and linens
• Full equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, stove, refrigerator, coffee maker, blender kitchen Aid, rice cooker
• Laundry facilities
• BBQ Grill
• Nice terrace by the pool with table for 12 persons dining
• Indoor seating for 8 persons
• Summer living area
• Wonderful swimming pool , 55ft long x 21ft wide
• American Pool table
• Fitness room
• 2 kids bed for children (age 3 to 5)
• 3 bodyboards, snorkeling masks

• Crib
• High Chair
• Baby Bottle Steriliser
• Baby Tub

• Car Seat
• CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT : - Check in is due at 4 pm on arrival date
- Check out is due at 11 am on departure date

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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 # 607539vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Philipsburg

Philipsburg is home to this villa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Maho Beach and Orient Bay. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Phillipsburg

What's nearby

  • Guana Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gibb's Bay Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Orient Bay Beach - 15 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Grand Case Beach - 18 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Maho Beach - 19 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Grand Case (SFG-L'Esperance) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carambola - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aziana - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The French touch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chez Delphine - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Tropicale and paella party have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Tropicale and paella party ?

As of 17 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Tropicale and paella party on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$1,991, 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.

Is Villa Tropicale and paella party pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Tropicale and paella party ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Tropicale and paella party ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Tropicale and paella party ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Tropicale and paella party located?

This family-friendly Philipsburg villa is within a 10-minute walk of Guana Bay and Guana Bay Beach. Gibb's Bay Beach and Dawn Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Claude is a phenomenal host. Food and beverages provided were extraordinary. Our family of 10 enjoyed the spacious home, pool, and grounds. We hiked the shore trail and walked the beach daily. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again!! Thanks Claude!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2026
Wonderful family you have, Susan. You have been impeccable—kind and polite. Thank you for your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay (3rd time) was outstanding. We love Claude - he is amazing. The property is beautiful. Comes with a cat, and an occasional monkey! Claude is an amazing cook and made us multiple dinners! The pool is great, close by beach. All is geat. Highly recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2026
Bonjour John Merci pour ces commentaires... Comme d'habitude vous avez été tous très sympathiques. Merci d'être revenu ici. Je vous souhaite le meilleur pour vos prochaines vacances Cl.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sandra b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best host very attentive helpful friendly. Beautiful home. I really would like to rate him 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 February 2026
Bonjour Sandra Ça été un plaisir de vous recevoir. Vous etes tous très sympathiques et chaleureux, j'ai adoré ce breakfast/ lunch que tu m'as offert ...vraiment délicieuse cette cuisine indienne.. Merci. Claude.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Claude is an exceptional host. Always available for questions. Stopped by to empty trash AND brought pastries and bread from French side. Whole house especially pool area beautiful and beautifully kept. BEST VRBO, out of dozens, that we have stayed at.Magnifique!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 February 2026
Hello Colins Le patriache et toute sa famille ont été irréprochable tous très sympathiques et respectueux. Colins est plein d'humour il adore le jazz ..à rencontrer absolument.. Claude
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the MOST amazing time staying at the Villa Tropicale!! The property is so unique in all the best ways! We had two families with five kids between us and it was so great that each bedroom had it's own bathroom so everyone could have their own space, worked out wonderfully! We enjoyed coffee out by the pool in the mornings and drinks at the Tiki Hut at night, the outside area is so relaxing! Everything about our trip was so great and we can't wait to go back! We mostly stay at VRBOs on vacation and Claude was by far the most accommodating host we have ever come across! He was there to greet us and show us around and was so helpful throughout our stay! And not to mention the delicious meals that he provided, this was the best thing to come home to after a long day, thank you again Claude, we really appreciated everything!! :)
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 January 2026
Bonjour Brianne Merci pour cette magnifique review… Vos deux familles ont été très sympathiques lors de votre séjour. La maison a été très bien entretenue R A S. Je recommande à 100 % ces deux familles à d’autres réservations.. Cl.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Nicest place in the 30 years I've been going to the Island

The grounds are beautiful. Every one had there own place to stay. Claude was the most attentive host ever. Nice pool close beach safe location. Will 100% stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2024
Merci John, vous avez été très aimable tous. En espérant vous revoir ' CL.
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

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

Beautiful home and outdoor space

We had 4 couples and the house was perfect for our group. Claude was so accommodating. His Paella was the best! We especially enjoyed the pool and space to eat or hang out outdoors. It's a short walk to Guana Bay Beach and a hiking trail along the coast. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 February 2025
Bonjour Pamela Vous avez été un groupe fantastique, tous très gentils et respectueux ,j’espère sincèrement vous revoir bientôt. Amitiés Claude
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Another great stay!

This was our second time staying at Villa Tropicale, and we already booked a third. The location is perfect - walk to Guana Bay beach - huge beautiful pool - gorgeous villa and most of all the best host anyone could ever ask for. Claude is more than accommodating. He is kind and thoughtful as well as being one of the best chef’s ever!We love this location because we are central to both Philipsburg and the French side as well - best of both worlds! We love Orient Beach and the Orient village restaurants. Guana bay beach is just a very short walk and Claude had beach chairs and umbrellas for us to use too. So much to do and the best host ever!!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2025
Hi john Thank you for your review, you are as well a fantastic host, wait for you next Best CL
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Week in Paradise

Wonderful week in St Maarten! Claude was fantastic and makes a delicious paella!! The house was perfect for our small group of 5 and could easily accommodate a much larger group both inside and out. The outside area was beautiful with a large pool, multiple sitting areas in and out of the sun, and gorgeous landscaping. You are a very short walk to the beach as well. While there are no restaurants within walking distance, Elizee Taxi (+1 721 522 2877) picked us up and took us anywhere we wanted to go all week for a very reasonable price. All in all, I would definitely recommend Villa Tropicale!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 March 2024
Translation: Lisa and her friends were impeccable; we even wondered after their departure if the house had been rented. Everything was clean—kitchen, living room, bedrooms, showers, and outdoors were the same. Every time I saw them, they were graceful and very kind. Excellent group, congratulations, hoping to see you again someday. Claude
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kandice B.

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

Amazing hospitality! Wonderful property!

This was a perfect house for our group of 4 couples. Plenty of room for everyone. Each room had its own ensuite. The outdoor area provided hours of entertainment whether we were in the pool, at the bar or at one of the multiple seating areas. You can enjoy lounging in the sun or cooling off under the covered deck. Claude is a “one of a kind” host! He provided everything we could have asked for plus more. He has thought of everything and truly enjoys have guests in his house. We thank you-Claude, for making our trip so memorable!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous House for a large family!After 10 years of renting houses, I can say that this was the best overall. The house wasclean, spacious and maintained. We took our adult children and our grandchildren. Itwas large enough for everyone to have privacy. Each room had its own bathroom. Thehost was fabulous. From the moment we arrived, he was welcoming, gracious and verythoughtful. Upon arrival there was a fresh pasta sauce and pasta waiting for us. Thekitchen was equipped with everything we needed. The house was loaded with all theessentials, enough cascade, laundry detergent, napkins, sunscreen, bug spray andmore for our entire stay. There were mangos, papayas, avocados, cereal, coffee, treatsof all kinds waiting for us in the house. Each bathroom had fresh soap, shampoo, andconditioner. One morning the host brought fresh croissants. They made us dinnertwice not including the welcoming pasta. Not only did they make us dinner, but theyfollowed our dietary needs which is not easy with my family.The pool was great and very child friendly. There were plenty of lounge chairs, andtubes for the pool. The beach was a 3-minute walk and relatively private.We are planning on renting it again next year!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 December 2025
Barbara et sa famille ont été exemplaires. Propres ordonnés et respectueux. De tres bonne composition. Je les recommande fortement a d'autres locations. Merci Barbara
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Paradise on Guana Bay

We have traveled to many VRBO properties before, and Claude and Monique's Villa Tropicale is definitely ranks number one. The facilities and hospitality are outstanding. Having 11 individuals ages from 80 to 5 there was plenty to keep us occupied --beautiful big pool, pool table, table tennis and darts. The kitchen is equipted with all the spices, oils, and cooking equiptment of a gourmet resturant. What set this location apart from others we have visited is the hospitality of Claude and Monique. They made us feel like special guests in their lovely villa. The gardens that Monique maintains around the house are filled with numerous exotic plants. Claude cooked us paella one night that was better than any you would find Valencia. He also brought us croissants and demonstrated how to make crepes. The villa is located for easy travel to all the main beaches on the island. If you plan a first rate vacation in the near future I highly recommend Villa Tropicale The Hall Family
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2022
Bonjour Tom Merci pour votre formidable review, ça nous met du baume au cœur, mais il faut dire que vous êtes une famille très particulière, bien éduquée, très sympathique ayant une conversation très intéressante . Cela a été un plaisir de vous avoir reçu, seul regret, c'est de n'avoir pas pu approfondir nos conversations.. Peut être une autre fois, qui sait.. Bien le bonjour à toute votre famille sans oublier votre charmente épouse. Au fait, vous ne m'avez toujours pas dit quel était le secret de votre excellente santé.. Claude /Monique
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Our vacation here was like staying at our own private resort!

This property looks amazing in the photos, and it is even better in person! Our group of 8 (ages 10-72) stayed here for a week and no one was ready to go home at the end of our stay. Claude and his wife, Monique, are the loveliest people you'd ever meet and they have thought of absolutely everything to make your stay here feel luxurious. The villa is just amazing, so beautifully built and decorated, full of gorgeous details, and absolutely pristine. It has tons of space to be together, eat together, play together, but every room, or suite, was very private as well. The kitchen is so well-appointed; they have anything that you could possibly want. The pool is gorgeous and huge...larger than some hotel pools! The yard is filled with beautiful and interesting plants, trees, and flowers. Claude spoiled us by making us paella by the pool one evening, and it was incredible. He and Monique absolutely made us feel like guests in their beautiful home. The beach truly is a 1 minute walk from the home. The waves were so fun and great for body surfing, although, we brought a life jacket for our son and we're really glad that we did. The current is quite strong at times, so just be careful. If you are looking for an amazing property where you could create some wonderful family memories, look no further. This was our first visit to St. Maarten, and we had a wonderful time exploring the island, but even if we had stayed at Villa Tropicale the entire week, we still would have had an amazing vacation. This is just the most outstanding place we have ever stayed. Thank you so much, Claude and Monique!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Absolutely perfect for a family vacation. We LOVE Villa Tropicale!

We agree with the wonderful reviews. Here are our 1500 characters: We were a family vacation of four couples and kids age 5 months, 4, 11, and 14. The parents said a real vacation would be if they didn’t have to prepare meals or clean, so we asked Claude and Monique if they could recommend someone to care for us. Jasmine! Thank you for everything you did, especially the daily pancakes and good cheer, and for taking us to Carnivale. We miss you! Claude’s paella was fantastic! Also Sebastien (Monique’s son) owns Pocketchef SXM and he prepared delicious meals. We particularly enjoyed the raw tuna poke bowls and the grilled swordfish. Thank you Sebastien! Claude and Monique pre-stocked the house with cheeses, wine, baguettes, and basic staples. They had diapers, a baby seat for the bathtub, and organic baby food waiting for us. There was a crib and child’s bed in the large main bedroom which was both quiet and also safe in regards to the pool. We felt very cared for. We love boogie boarding. The surf and currents were too big for us most days, but one day was perfect and we swam for hours. The pool is warm and wonderful & the island has an abundance of calm-water beaches to explore. We adopted a puppy from SXM Paws! If you want to arrive from the airport to a magical oasis where you instantly feel cared for and at home, stop scrolling. Thank you SO much Claude, Monique, Jasmine, & Sebastien. We have the most wonderful memories and are so grateful we found Villa Tropicale!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 March 2023
Bonjour Amy, Le plaisir est partagé, ça a été un plaisir de vous recevoir, une famille très sympathique et surtout très organisée. Merci pour votre passage ici j'espère vous revoir un jour. Claude
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

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

Great Trip to Villa Tropicale

We had a wonderful stay at Villa Tropicale. The house is older but in good condition. Claude can't do enough for you!! His paella dinner was fantastic. The kitchen is fully equipped for all your cooking needs. The bathrooms are all renovated and very nice. The home is not on the beach but a very short walk. There are no beach chairs for this house which is inconvenient. The house next door has 8 lounge chairs but you can't use them. We recommend they purchase some inexpensive beach chairs. Overall we had a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

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

GREAT Place

Beautiful and spacious home with everything you need and more. The owner is a delight and fixed us a wonderful dinner.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

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

5 star treatment at a 5 star villa

This villa is awesome! Our large group of 12 fit very comfortably in the five bedroom- five bath home. The kitchen is well equipped for large parties. The villa has everything a person would want in a vacation rental: large swimming pool, plenty of outdoor seating, outdoor bar, close proximity to the beach (one minute walk), and a large family room with pool table. The beach is very clean (no sargassum) and some days had waves that were great for boogie boarding Claude the owner went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. There was beer and wine waiting for us upon our arrival and he cooked us a great paella dish one night for dinner that was out of this world! I highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

best property we stayed at as a family vacation

The home was very user friendly. It fit our family of 10 beautifully and there was even a spare room if needed. The kitchen was supplied for the most ambitious cook with everything from deep friers to every glass, dish, spice,cloth, cleaner and tool needed. The flow of the house was open and had large areas as we could all gather together or find a quiet place to read or write. No one felt cramped or confined. The pool area was amazing and where we spent the most time. We all enjoyed the home more than the island and decided to stay home rather than go fishing. My daughter wants to build a pool just like the one we lived in at Villa Tropicale. Claude and his wife were the perfect hosts. They were in touch with us before during and after the visit. No one wanted to leave this restful home with its large bedrooms and baths. The views and location were excellent and we were able to get to groceries, gas and restaurants easily. Claude prepared his famous paella and adapted it to family food allergies. It was fabulous and he gave us a cooking lesson. Order your dinner early in your stay as there was more than half left even after my grandson ate a half dozen chicken legs on his own.. We miss the Villa and Claude and his capable smiling wife. All was near to perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa P.

Far better than the pictures. Host were very gracious. We love Claude and Monique!

There are no words to adequately describe how amazing this Villa and the host were. We felt safe and well cared for. I would highly recommend this for large groups and couples
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Janie O.

Perfect Choice!!

This was our second year at this perfect villa!!! We were a group of 12 and a wide range of ages. The villa is laid out so perfect and the pool and tiki bar are a definite favorite!!! Claude is fabulous and his cooking is fabulous! The property is very well maintained!! We love it here!!! We hope to return for a third time! We cannot think of anything that needs to be improved on!!! Thank you Claude for another memorable vacation!!! We will see you again!!!
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10/10 Excellent

jeremy C.

This location will be in our store of beautiful memories for a lifetime.

We had a large group of a variety of ages staying at this location. We all were pleasantly surprised at the how spacious and beautiful this home was. It offered privacy from neighbors and separated each bedroom area from the whole. It was just perfect for our needs. We also were so surprised at the hospitality shown by Claude. He prepared a meal for all of us which was totally above expectations. The pool was wonderful and the ocean with sandy beach was practically out the back door. I recommend this location highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Christen R.

Book this home!!

We stayed February 4-11, 2017. 9 people. House indoors- Beautiful. The layout is perfect. It's like you are staying at your own hotel. The downstairs rooms are all off the central courtyard so noise from the living room/outside are kept at bay. The 2 bedrooms upstairs are nice and separate. All rooms have their own bathroom/shower and a safe! Claude provides towels/hairdyer/some toiletries. The pool table was fun to use when needing a break from the sun! Kitchen fully stocked for cooking. House outdoors- Gorgeous. The grounds have tons of plants/trees. We saw iguanas/crab on the property during our stay. The pool area cannot be beat. The tiki bar is where we congregated. The pool is huge and has a big shallow end great for kids. Lots of outdoor seating. Location- Great bay/Phillipsburg was a 10 min drive with a fun boardwalk/great beach. It took just under 30 minutes to get to the airport to see the planes fly over Maho Beach. It takes 27 minutes to get to the top of the French side to Grand Case. You are more secluded which we ended up really liking so you will need a car if you want to explore the island. Lot of traffic between 4 and 6 so try to avoid the roads at that time. Beach- As we visited on a windier month the ocean was only swimmable in the shallow areas for those who are good swimmers. Pretty wavy beach great for body surfing. I was told the beach is much calmer different times of the year when winds die down. Hardly anyone on the beach with you. Things to note- There is no common bathroom, just bathrooms in each bedroom. Our family is very open to sharing bathrooms so when having cocktails we would just use the closest bathroom to the tiki hut which happened to be in my parents master bedroom instead of always walking to our individual ones. If you are a family not open to sharing bathrooms just keep this in mind for those who pick the upstairs rooms which are farthest from the pool/tiki hut. Home in a safe gated community. Very hard to find diet soda. Stop at a big grocery store before getting close to the house. Neither of the 2 close small markets had diet soda. Wifi works well even by the pool. Claude- Awesome guy with a incredible life story. We were unsure if we would like the paella he makes but it was fabulous. You can tell him if you want anything on the side and he had no problems accommodating our needs. I hope we are fortunate to stay here again in the future. You will not regret renting this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL

OUR TRIP TO ST MARTIN WAS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL. THE BEACH HOUSE WAS AMAZING, AND WAS MORE THAN WE COULD EVER HOPE FOR IN A RENTAL PROPERTY. IT WAS CLEAN, BEYOND FUNCTIONAL WITH EVERY AMENITY. CLAUDE, AND HIS FAMILY WERE SO HELPFUL. THEY GAVE US TIPS ON WHERE TO SHOP FOR GROCERIES, GIFTS, AND LOCAL RESTAURANTS. CLAUDE MADE US PAELLA, ONE NIGHT, THAT WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD. ST MARTIN IS A BEAUTIFUL ISLAND THAT I HAVE VISITED ,AS MY SECOND HOME, FOR YEARS. I WILL CONTINUE TO RETURN OFTEN. THE PEOPLE ARE NICE. THE ISLAND IS SAFE. CLAUDE ACTUALLY MADE IT MORE SPECIAL. HIS ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS OUTSTANDING. I WOULD NOT HESITATE TO RENT THIS PROPERTY AGAIN. JULIE
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Omar B.

Simply The Best! What a Find

Is all I kept hearing from my guests! It's a place that's out of the way but not. Claude is fantastic and cooks a mean paella!! He was also gracious enough to teach me how to cook some super tasty coconut curry shrimp :) As soon as we arrived his son was waiting there for us to escort us to the villa. Easy from there, everything as described, no mosquitos, and plenty of room for a group of 6 adults and 8 kids. Not many other places in SXM can provide for that kind of crew and I've been coming to this awesome island for over 20 years growing up. Claude when you're ready to sell let me know!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Rob & Sandy G.

"Splendiferous"!

Villa Tropicale served as the perfect haven to balance the vacation desires of adventurous wanderlust and relaxing retreat for our five couple group. A beautiful and spacious property situated on Guana Bay (just outside of Philipsburg) in a gated compound that is well maintained and appointed both inside & out. Owner Claude was incredibly accommodating, from greeting us at the airport, to making sure we had a cold beer by the pool upon arrival (and some bottles of wine in the cooler!) and guiding us thru the property. He called every morning to make sure our needs were being met and gave us great tips and advice as to restaurants and amenities and Island activities/places. And, he and wife Monique proved their culinary skills with a wonderful Paella dinner on the pool patio one evening. The pool and patio area, where we spent a lot of time, were outstanding. The house, with a spacious and well appointed kitchen, 3 first floor bedrooms off the inner courtyard with 2 on the second floor and the large living/dining areas (with a slate pool table) was well layed out and offered both great communal and more private space to meet the varied needs of all. Is quiet with very short walk thru a private paved path to the beach. This is a great property for a large family or group of friends. Would recommend it (and Claude) in a heartbeat! Was a perfect place to stay on a beautiful tropical island. Was a wonderful week.

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Hosted by Claude BRUNET

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