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Beachfront Villa LAVINIA #9 on Great Bay

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Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
  • Philipsburg Boardwalk
    3 min walk
  • Great Bay Beach
    6 min walk
  • Philipsburg Courthouse
    13 min walk
  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    26 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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
During your stay at this villa, you're just a quick walk from Philipsburg Boardwalk. Features include an outdoor pool and a spa tub. The villa includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned villa with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the spa tub
  • Services include limo or town car service
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 12 minutes by car from Orient Bay Beach and 11 minutes from Mullet Bay Beach
This villa offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa tub. This villa also features barbecue grills, a garden, and limo service.

This Philipsburg villa is smoke free.

Property manager

Luke

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • 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

  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf on site
  • Boating on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Horse riding 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)

Policies

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
The hours at this property's front desk vary. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Beachfront Villa LAVINIA #9 on Great Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

william b., Beaverton

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Bob C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall Great Experience
Probably the most private villa on the property, at the end, so no one walking by your patio, private entrance and shower in the garden breezeway. Very comfortable, had everything we needed, and the owner’s information ahead of the stay gave us great insight into the area before we even got there. Wally the property manager was great and really made sure iur stay was perfect. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dayla S., Sallisaw, U.S.A

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

4/10 Poor

Gregoru s., Auburn

Not wonderful as rated in VRBO listings
Property manager was friendly. The property overall decor and aesthetics were not good and needed updating. The bathroom was the only room that seemed recently updated. The TV was difficult to operate and there was no help with it. The Wi-Fi worked well. The beachfront area was not clean with lots off seaweed. There were dogs barking throughout the night around the property. No umbrellas for outdated beach chairs. Thank goodness for other nearby beaches to visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Clean, great location, Wally is excellent!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Relaxation
Both the location and the villa were outstanding. We were just steps to the ocean from our villa. A short walk down the beautiful and picturesque beach, we connected with the Great Bay Boardwalk. From here we had access to excellent restaurants and boutiques. The villa was comfortable, clean, and met all our needs. Wally, the on-site manager, provided excellent service in that he touched base with us daily. He was an excellent source of information about the area and the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allyson F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location close to Philipsburg with east rides to beaches across the island. Wally the property manager is awesome and a wealth of info.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

James D.

Orient Beach was the Best
Needs work. But so does the entire Village. Insects in the kitchen. Beach was littered with dogs and droppings. If you have a beach front property the beach is also your responsability. so at best 3 stars
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Joseph I., New York, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Good spot
Good spot on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna lynn C., 4261, Line 29, Stratford, Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property and host!
Couldn’t have asked for a better stay! We toured this property 2 yrs ago - just before Covid and I knew it was the place I wanted to be! Manager “Wally” is so attentive and friendly; even arranged our car rental at a great price. We are coming back in a few weeks for another week and booking for next year as well. Perfect for 50 and over! Thank you luca and Wally!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

jason m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Stay
Great spot, right on the beach. Luke was super quick and easy to work with. Plus, Wally, the property manager is amazing. Super helpful and always available. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

John W., Denver, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would come back in a heartbeat!
Absolutely loved our 2 nights stay in Villa 9! You just can’t get a better location. Right on the beach, with tons of restaurants and shopping within walking distance. Wally, the on-site property manager, was extremely helpful - he made the stay even better. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The villa was very clean and within walking distance to shopping and restaurants. The owner was very helpful. The villa had a great view of the bay area. I would recommend renting a car if staying for a week. The villa had common cooking utensils. Walking distance to 2 grocery stores for food items.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth A S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Julie M., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, great location
Our stay at Luca’s place was amazing! The place was spotless and exactly like the photos. It’s a great spot to explore the island from, with plenty of parking out front or nearby. We were a group of four adults and the space was laid out perfectly for us to spread out and be comfortable. Good A/C but we mostly left the massive patio doors open and enjoyed the breeze. The beach right out front is wonderful and there are many good restaurants within walking distance, although we all agreed the better food was on the French side of the island (no fault of Luca’s of course!). There’s a small grocery store directly across the street that we went to multiple times. Our dealings with Wally the property manager were also easy and comfortable. The only minor issue was that the neighbor’s dogs (we met the dogs on the beach and they are so sweet) would regularly bark in the wee hours of the morning, waking us all up. Again, no fault of Luca’s but just something to be aware of if you’re a light sleeper (I say this as a dog lover!). We all agreed we would absolutely come back and stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place
My family had great vacation. The Villa was nice, clean and well equipped. It is perfectly located right at the beach and within walking distance to restaurants, stores etc. The view is beautiful, the beach was almost, and often literally, empty. The feeling was as if we were at private beach. There is a store right around the corner where you can buy all necessary stuff like food and water. Supermarket is within a few minutes drive by car. Luke, the owner and Wally, the manager, gave us a lot of useful advise. Wally was very friendly and helpful during our stay. We enjoyed out time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021