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Beachfront Villa LAVINIA #9 on Great Bay

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beachfront Villa LAVINIA #9 on Great Bay

SHOWN FARES ARE ONLY AVERAGE! ASK OWNER for a actual rate for your stay, customize your timeframe and real expense!

VILLA LAVINIA #9 is on the east edge of 'The Villas on Great Bay' complex, directly on the beach of Philipsburg, dutch capital of St.Maarten. We are a we are a small gated property with all night security guard.
We sit on a lovely beach, infinity beachfront swimming pool and breath-taking ocean views. This complex with on-site management service is the perfect place to relax around the pool or to just lounge on your private lanai or elevated deck overlooking our beautiful beach.

Unique of its kind, Villa Lavinia #9 is on the west corner of the complex, it means no one need to walk in front of your lanai, privacy and peace guaranteed.

On the ground floor: terrace on the beach with wooden floor, a partially shaded lanai to enjoy meals and drinks in front of the ocean and a small side garden with hot water outdoor shower (it's the only villa of the complex so featured) and a gas barbecue; inside there's a spacious living room with sofas and armchairs, flat 52" Smart Tv with HBO. A comfortable queen sofa bed adds 2 sleeping places. Two steps lead to the dining area with a big round table and four chairs. Finally a brand new kitchen fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, a big fridge with ice maker, microwave, coffee machine and blender. Recently we fully re-stocked with dinner ware, cooking supplies and bar accessories. For guest convenience there is also a half bathroom.

On the upper floor: one ocean bedroom (queen bed) with private deck over the beach, one garden bedroom (king bed, ocean side view), each one with modern bathroom renovated with walk in shower. Basic soap, toilet paper, towels and hairdryer provided. Each bedroom is equipped with ceiling fans, Smart Tv and air-conditioning unit.
Beach towels are also provided.

Getting Around:

The Villas on Great Bay complex is on the west side of Great Bay Beach. Few steps away you can find shops, fine restaurant and casinos. All these in the newly renovated areas of Front Street, and the new 'Promenade', the beach boardwalk.

Just around the corner are two small grocery stores for convenience shopping and they will carry your purchases to your villa. There are many supermarkets to choose from if you choose to dine at home, but St. Maarten is the gourmet capital of the Caribbean, with 245 restaurants to choose from, ranging from the totally casual to top-of-the-line gourmet dining.

There are 2 ATM's within walking distance from the Villas, 770 meters or 1/2 mile, that accept most credit and debit cards. Cash is dispensed in US Dollars or Guilders on the Dutch side and Euros or US Dollars on the French side. A tip... Notify your bank that you will be using your credit/debit card in Dutch St. Maarten/French St. Martin before you leave home. This will prevent your card from being blocked by your bank for security reasons.

Remember we can help you with recommendations and reservations, and also arrange a car rental for you, if you wish, to explore the rest of the island, including the charming French side, and the 37 gorgeous beaches the island has to offer. We would also be happy to arrange activities and excursions for you, such as a day sail to a desert island with lunch and drinks included. If you want a quieter, stay-at-home sort of holiday, our lovely infinity pool and patios right on the beach are the perfect place to park yourself and read a good book.

Wally, our on-site property managers is ready to provide assistance, recommendations, car rental and directions.

Keywords: Villa, beachfront, oceanfront

Property manager

Luke

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking permitted only outside

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1300 sq ft (121 sq m)

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Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

What's nearby

  • Philipsburg Boardwalk - 3 min walk
  • Great Bay Beach - 6 min walk
  • University of St. Martin - 15 min walk
  • Little Bay Beach - 15 min walk
  • Sint Maarten Park - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Princess Juliana Intl. Airport (SXM) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buddha Bar Beach - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe St. Maarten - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Greenhouse Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fat Boy Jimmy's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachfront Villa LAVINIA #9 on Great Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beachfront Villa LAVINIA #9 on Great Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Villa LAVINIA #9 on Great Bay ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Villa LAVINIA #9 on Great Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Philipsburg villa is within a 10-minute walk of Philipsburg Boardwalk, Great Bay Beach, and Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit. Cyrus Wathey Square and Philipsburg Courthouse are also within 15 minutes.

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Beachfront Villa LAVINIA #9 on Great Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

william b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top Location
Loved being beachfront in a location that's close to the action if you want it, yet down the beach enough to be private. Wally was so helpful and knowledgeable he should run the whole complex!
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Views views and views
Loved my stay at the Villas at the Great Bay - I 100% will be back !!!!! Wally was always available and answered all questions very promptly- he even will help you with reservations !!! The villa it self was amazing - literally zero complaints - easy to find - easy to navigate- Very close to the boardwalk, but far enough where you have lots of privacy- the villa and the property is very clean and the pool was great as well - I will define back for sure !!! Oh and the preferred rental Company was a BREEZE
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Brilliant choice for a holiday at St Maarten, right by the beach. We had a lovely holiday, by staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we needed/wanted!
Right on the ocean, great views, super weather, steps away from the boardwalk and shopping, super helpful staff with great recomendations. Everything about our week was superb!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Stay Was Wonderful
Exactly as described - roomy with all the little things!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Wonderful place
Absolutely beautiful place to stay . Villa was very clean and only a few steps to the water . Wally the property manager is the greatest . I will definitely plan to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dayla S., Sallisaw, U.S.A

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is Amazing.
We loved the Villa, it’s so comfortable and inviting. The villa is very quiet with a gorgeous beach view and just steps to the water. The location to anything you want to do is perfect. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

CALIN S.

A VERY NICE PLACE
Second time at this villa....except a few minor things which I won't even mention here, everything perfect...if you look for privacy , this is the place on the island

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
We loved the property and location to the beach and the boardwalk. It’s a quiet location with beautiful sunsets! Wally, the property manager, is very friendly and knows everything about the island. He has great suggestions about restaurants and beaches!! He welcomed us and really helped us get settled. A great vacation!!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

Villas on Great Bay - Villa 9
Absolutely great Villa in perfect location ,right on beach.Villa is beautifully decorated and has everything you need for a relaxing stay.Close to shops ,restaurants ,and grocery store. Property Manager Wally is a great source of local information and is always available to assist with any problems. Our best ever vacation!!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A slice of paradise
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property and the unit was perfect. We strolled into town each day and loved mingling with the locals. The market across the street was very convenient and their freshly baked breads were fabulous. Wally, the local contact was very nice and helpful. We will definitely be back someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donnie U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No Regrets!
From the easy check in with Wally to the large beautiful room to the incredibly view and close to everything, we have no regrets about staying here
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

John W., Denver, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for relaxing and exploring the island
Well furnished condominium with great kitchen. Enjoyed the outdoor decks with a great view of the bay while listening to the waves. In a quiet area with a small grocery nearby. A bit of a long walk to restaurants but along the water. Onsite staff is great and good communication with the owner. Great staging location to drive to other points on the island.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great location on a gorgeous beach!
My husband, three children and myself stayed at The Villas for four nights and had a wonderful time! Our accomodations were very nice and casual, perfect for our family to relax and unwind. It was incredible to be right on the beach and also to have access to a lovely pool area! Two of the highlights for our family were the outdoor shower and the comfy beds! The living room area was spacious for our family of five. Lastly, the proximity to Front Street and the restaurants was convent and fun.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Marie-Christine A.

splendid holidays In the villa on great bay
my family and me sent a villa on great bay for 5 days We had all the necessary for a family of 5 persons with 3 teen-agers We enjoy the vue directly on the beautiful bay , the Sea, the beach just in front of the villa, the proximity of Front Streat Jimmy the manager is very kind and at our service Just a black point : web access is limited We have done shopping, visited the Island etc Great bay is a good base to make all our déplacement

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I kind of want to lie :)
I don’t want to give a good review because I want to keep it a secret. Absolutely wonderful place! In every way! Great property, great location, and the condo and supplies within were perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

stephen h.

villa 9
Had a great vacation in villa 9, Its a lovely place the views are great and the poeple very friendly. Luca the owner, Gina and Jim the villa management where very friendly and helpfull. Highly recommend the villa's and the place for families and couples of all ages, already looking at dates for 2013. Steve and Joan Manchester U.K

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation
Overall this is a great place to stay. The Villa is in a great location, right on the ocean, and a short walk to the boardwalk in Philipsburg. The only two issues were that the pool was not working properly during our stay, and the beach in front of the property is not cleaned like other areas of beach in Philipsburg. This was not a big deal for us, but is worth mentioning. We would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maura M.

Perfect!
We spent eight nights at this villa, it was perfect for us. The location is ideal for lots of walking, swimming, shopping, bars and restaurants. The views from the villa are unmatched anywhere else. The site manager was helpful. The onsite pool was a nice relaxation spot as well. The villa has everything you need and is clean and spacious. It was quiet and safe as well. The natives on the island are the friendliest!

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth A S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Go ahead and book here! Great place, great property manager, and a great location. Plenty of things to do within walking distance, and centrally located to drive to other parts of the island in a short amount of time. A/C was cool. Security was good. The beach is literally right there and the pool was very nice. There is a super market right across the street which is where we bought things to snack on, along with some hot dogs and hamburgers to cook on the private grill for the villa. We will be staying here again when we come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

CALIN S.

Unexpected beautiful
We really had a wonderful time, everything perfect , from the clean villa to the almost deserted beach, from the courtesy of the manager to the nice locals around, a short walk or a short drive for everything you need....you need many words to describe everything...just take the only possible word.. PERFECT, for you vacation.... Calin & Ana

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay!
We had such a great time during our visit to St. Maarten. I think a lot of it had to do with staying here at the Villas. It was incredibly roomy, clean, beautiful, and had everything we needed. It is also walking distance to many restaurants and shopping on Front Street, and close to a grocery store to get smaller items. We loved being right on the beach and being able to come and go as we wished. I also loved hearing the waves crashing at night to go to sleep. Wally, the property manager, was always incredibly helpful and made our stay stress-free. I will definitely stay here again next time we visit and highly recommend it to others!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, convenience and comfort
We couldn’t have chosen a better place to stay on St. Martin. The unit is roomy and comfortable and you can’t get any closer to the water. A short walk to Phillipsburg for food and drinks and convenient to other areas of the island. You’ll get a kick out of Wally the property manager. Wally is knowledgeable about the area and was attentive to our needs. The owner, Luca, makes sure that you have everything in the unit you will need for enjoying your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sylvanus T., Aptos, California

Excellent Villa!
My wife and I stayed at the villa in early May, 2016. The ocean view was fantastic and we were only about 50 feet from the best swimming bay on the island. We also could watch the ocean liners come and go as we sat on our deck overlooking Great Bay. I have been to St. Martin nine times and this is the nicest condo that I have ever stayed in. The overall facility is in excellent condition, the grounds are well cared for and it is an easy walk to get into the shops and restaurants of Philipsburg. I highly recommend this property.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

AMAZING!!!
We have never been here, and this was the best experience we have ever had!!! The Manager Wally is the absolute best person we have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He told us the best places to go and what to see and do. It was like having our very own travel guide!! I HIGHLY recommend staying at the Villas at Great Bay! Wally manages this Villa to perfection!! Thank you Wally for everything that you did for us!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2017