No Limit, Terres Basses (French side) traveler review
Lovely....Visited: December 2008
Posted by florhart
This is a lovely villa with fabulous views; serene and spacious exterior allows six people to have both their own space as well as opportunity to be together. Pool is gorgeous! Loved the new "lazy Susan" outdoor table. Bedrooms are very comfortable and baths relatively luxurious.
Unfortunately, the kitchen lacks ventilation once the sun goes down; a/c or at least a fan, would be most helpful. Also, a more stationary living room couch would be a major improvement. Additional utensils such as a paring knife, lobster crackers, etc. would be useful.
Housekeeper is lovely and staff very helpful.
How fortunate to have this experience.
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La Vista, Simpson Bay (Dutch side) traveler review
La Vista - Nothing SpecialVisited: December 2008
Posted by eld0923
This a very small "resort" with very limited amenities. Decor is gross with tiny bedrooms and bathrooms. We stayed on 3rd floor and no elevators for luggage. Moldy stall shower with lovely mold growing in them. Staff is marginally helpful and office closes at 5 pm. Housekepping service is weekly, very weakly! The maid actually showed me where the mop was if I wanted to take care of the floor. Small pool and beach without bar service. Limited very slow wireless internet. NO work-out area, no beach or hotel activites available on premises.
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Moondance, Dawn Beach (Dutch side) traveler review
This was a great value.Visited: March 2008
Posted by tiler
This was a nice villa with a small pool and an incredible view. It was located centrally between Philipsburg and the Orient Beach area. It was also very close to Dawn Beach and the casino at the new Westin Resort.
The maid was a very friendly and helpful young lady. We plan to return soon.
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Villa Rainbow, Grand Case (French side) traveler review
Villa Rainbow is highly recommended.Visited: March 2008
Posted by rmisaac
The drive up was a challenge, but fun. The hosts were very hospitable. It had a great view. It was a quiet, lovely place, full of plants.
They also had a swimming pool, and a good amount of privacy. Breakfast was offered each morning.
It was in a good location near Marigot and Grand Case. Also, it was near zip-line tour down the hill (which had a restaurant/bar, too). Villa Rainbow provided great memories.
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This is my favorite place in St. Martin. I have eaten here several times since they opened in 2002. It is superb.
The pasta is the best ever....even better than in Italy. Ciro is a master chef. His entrees are works of art...and taste wonderful. For dessert, try the cheesecake. It is light and yummy.
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La Plantation Hotel is excellent.Visited: December 2008
Posted by jerseyride
This was our 12th time staying at La Plantation. It keeps getting better and better.
All studios and suites have been recently upgraded. The staff is the greatest, and the restaurant has fabulous food. Also, the views from the large verandas are exquisite. The beach is a short walk or drive downhill.
It's an excellent value. What more could you want? Stay there!
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Le Bec Fin, Simpson Bay (Dutch side) traveler review
It is gone but not forgotten.
Posted by therestaurantman
Le Bec Fin is no longer in business. The business has been sold and reopened as a new restaurant.
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This was a great place to stay! It was beautiful, and the beach and pool were out of sight.
Understand, you must have a car as you are in an isolated location. It was not all that bad, though.
The only negative was the food at their restaurant. It was not as good as it could have been. However, there were many places to eat within walking distance.
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Royal Palm Beach was amazing.Visited: December 2008
Posted by supahstar
I loved it here. It was my first time, but as soon as I walked in, the front desk staff was super helpful and friendly. Glenny was helpful; Jesse was nice; and Roseline had a pretty smile and was a real natural as a front desk agent. In addition, the security guard Jervis was cool; and Singh was very nice.
My stay here was perfect. The unit was spacious, and had an amazing view! I would definitely recommend it to others, too. Royal Palm Beach is a must, and the only hotel to stay at when visiting the friendly island. Both the French and Dutch sides were great!
In addition, the location of the hotel was perfect for the nightlife. I'm a party girl, so I loved the Sunset Beach Bar on Fridays and the Alley Hangout on Tuesdays!
You must experience it for yourself. I could go on and on about how great the hotel was. Everyone was so eager to help. I have found my home away from home!
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Villa Harmony, Terres Basses (French side) traveler review
Villa Harmony in St. Martin was an awesome stay.Visited: December 2008
Posted by zbeachin99
I stayed at Villa Harmony in the Terres Basses section of island. There were two private king sized bedrooms with their own bathrooms, and sliders leading out to the pool area.
I cooked most meals out on the gas grill. There was also a flat screen TV with surround sound stereo inside the villa and pool area. The villa was so secluded and relaxing, I spent a full day never leaving the villa.
There were unbelievable sunsets, so don't miss them. This was the most relaxing vacation ever.
Olga, the housekeeper, was cute as a button. She speaks French and Spanish, so if your only language is English you will have trouble talking with her. She was great, cleaning up the place every day.
In addition, Baie Rouge and two other beaches were close by. Baie Rouge had a great lunch and bar. The lobsters were pricy, but well worth it. Rancho Steakhouse in Simpson Bay area was a great steak outing.
We rented our vehicle from Value Rental. They had the car at our villa upon arrival, and picked it up when we left. Taxi to airport was $40 US one way. Atlantis Casino was nearby, too. Stick with the slots, as the roulette was definitely a house game - nobody was winning.
Watch the entrance to Terres Basses. If you have a low car you will bottom out!
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We rented the 5 bedrooms for a family vacation. Wonderful views! Very well maintained. Please note that the home is up a very steep hill. Also, there is a laundry, but it's only available when the maid is present. Do try La Fregate in Oyster Pond for dinner, as well as Le Ti Bouchon in French Cul de Sac. Hope you enjoy your stay as much as we did!
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It was very satisfactory, but not exceptional.Visited: December 2008
Posted by koo32
We stayed here the first week of December, before high season. The weather was great, and the beach was superb!
The two pools were very nice, and were never crowded. The swim up bar tended to be busy. We did not have the meal plan, which was a wise choice. We heard people complain about the buffets.
Phillipsburg was within walking distance, and was very convenient. We did not rent a car, so we had to rely on taxis. They were plentiful, but got to be expensive.
Most of the staff were friendly and pleasant, but we found the activities desk very unhelpful. The rooms were cleaned and neatened each day. However, two mornings we had to ask for coffee for the in-room coffee pot, and one morning we showered to find no towels. When we called the desk, we were told we would have to wait until 9:00 when housekeeping opened!
If there is a choice, ask for ocean view room. It was wonderful!
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Happy Bay Villa is very beautiful. The gardening and landscaping are perfect, the maintenance of the house is great. The housekeeper is super friendly. It has a nice layout.
The walk to the beach part is not a real way to say it, and so I give 3 stars because not everyone can walk to the beach. My husband is very fit, but this downhill, viney and rocky path should be termed a "hike", and while it is a beautiful beach there is nothing there. So folks would want to also try and carry towels and drinks, and it is a challenge that was too big for our family to do. The other beach has a nice restaurant, but I do not either see a practical way to walk/hike there. The road is dusty, and it is very buggy in the grasses.
Also, the pool does not have a shallow end for children. But it was a bench seat down to the deeper water, so still not a shallow "swim area".
The breeze from the outer gazebo area is very pleasant, the kitchen is super well equipped, and for grownups the pool is great. And, again, a picture could be taken anywhere outside on the property as it is beautifully kept.
The Smits Family
Rotterdam, NL
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It is better than the island.Visited: October 2008
Posted by nodnarb
La Favorita is a great addition to the island of St. Martin/St. Maarten. If only the rest of the island was as beautiful!
Stay at the villa, and relax and enjoy St. Martin from afar.
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The Wharf, Simpson Bay (Dutch side) traveler review
I encountered a low quality food and deceitful staff.
Posted by lai
The staff was deceitful with the bill. They added a service charge, 15% gratuity, and then asked for another tip, saying that service charge was not 15% gratuity.
Also, it was overpriced and low quality food. The rack of lamb was overcooked and dry. The ribs were dry and hard, too.
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Notice the dates on the good reviews!Visited: February 2008
Posted by manyyears
You will notice that the dates for the good reviews end in 2004. The following year is when Festiva purchaced the Atrium. Since then, the quality of the resort has fallen as the fees and charges to the lease-holders and other customers have risen. Any coincidence?
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We stayed at Mille Fleurs for two weeks. Our arrival was graced with splendor and breathtaking views of the sea beyond the infinity pool. Staff offered us chilled lavender towels to freshen with as we entered the villa.
Each bedroom was spacious and comfortably cool, and the bathrooms were spacious (as was our dressing room). The kitchen had all the appliances one would need - and a gas BBQ.
You can bring your ipod, as there are 'docking stations' in each room. You can also bring your own CDs to play while lazing in the pool! But, there is a large selection of music in the villa, so it isn't really necessary.
A car is needed. It would be a waste to stay in the villa when there's an interesting island to explore.
It is child friendly. However, those with mobility difficulties may find the steps within the grounds a challange at times.
Sunsets from the terrace are better than any program on a wide screen TV could ever offer! It is spectacular.
Also, the staff can advise you on restaurants, supermarkets, places to go, etc.
Would we go back? Yes!
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We encountered rats during our stay here.Visited: March 2007
Posted by p
We stayed for one week (which was supposed to be two). However, we had to leave due to rats!
We loved the view and loved the pool, but hated the rats.
No one believed us until we had an outside caterer come in, and cater a dinner party. Guess what happened? A large rat came running out of the oven! The staff screamed, and guess what... chewing on a loaf of bread watching the action was another rat!
They'd have to blow up Cumalin in order to exterminate it properly! Don't stay there.
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Caribbean 
Lovely.... 
La Vista - Nothing Special 
Villa Rainbow is highly recommended. 
It is gone but not forgotten. 
Our stay 
