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Beautiful beachfront at The Villas On Great Bay

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The best place to spend the day is 30 feet from your your ocean lanai.
A great view of beautiful white sandy beach and aqua marine ocean!
View of Villas and pool from the beach.
Infinity edge pool with plenty of seating.
Perfect view a few steps from your own bathroom, kitchen, and shower.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Philipsburg
  • Great Bay Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Little Bay Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Sint Maarten Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Queen sized sofa sleeper

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

First floor bathroom

Toilet

Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful beachfront at The Villas On Great Bay

This two-bedroom, three-bath villa is situated right on Great Bay Beach in a small complex of twelve individual villas with a lovely beachfront swimming pool and breathtaking ocean views. This gated complex with on-site management is the perfect place to relax around the pool or to just lounge on your private lanai or elevated deck overlooking our beautiful beach. It is remodeled inside and out with new furniture and king beds. There are security cameras for your safety located in the common areas on the property, including the pool.

The location is ideal because it is on the opposite side of Great Bay from the bustling Philipsburg Cruise Port, so you can enjoy the wonderful views of the cruise ships' comings and goings without the crowds! There are as many as six cruise ships in port at one time, and watching them is a favorite past-time of just about everyone who stays at our complex.

There are endless activities available in St. Maarten/St. Martin and the surrounding islands if you are interested in something other than vegging out on our gorgeous beach or beachside pool and patio.

Recently remodeled: Tastefully decorated with new beds and bedding (600 thread count silky sheets!), sleeper sofa, and living room furniture. All 3 bathrooms were remodeled, with the 2 private upstairs bedroom baths each having new showers and rain shower heads with handheld shower wands. A new viewing deck is available through patio doors from the ocean side bedroom, which overlooks the beach, ocean, and cruise ship dock.

The kitchen was remodeled, including a new stove, full-sized microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, plenty of cabinet space, and tile. It is fully stocked with dinnerware, cooking supplies, spices, a blender, a coffee pot, a toaster, and bar accessories. There are even little drink umbrellas waiting just for you!

Short walk to everything: There is a local convenience store a half block away for last-minute necessities. Your favorite restaurants, shops, piers, and people watching are just a short 5-10 minute walk down the beach or boardwalk. This is one of the best locations on the island as you can have peace and quiet when you want it or walk just a few minutes to all the shopping, restaurants, and beach activity your heart would ever desire. For longer stays, house cleaners are available at an additional cost. Toilet paper and paper towels are provided, but you should bring your own bar soap and shampoo.

Property manager

Doug Kinsinger
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 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

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Philipsburg

Located in Philipsburg, this villa is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Orient Bay Beach and Maho Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Philipsburg

What's nearby

  • Philipsburg Boardwalk - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Great Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Little Bay Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of St. Martin - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sint Maarten Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buddha Bar Beach - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe St. Maarten - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Greenhouse Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fat Boy Jimmy's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful beachfront at The Villas On Great Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include infinity pools.

Is Beautiful beachfront at The Villas On Great Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful beachfront at The Villas On Great Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful beachfront at The Villas On Great Bay?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful beachfront at The Villas 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. Little Bay Beach and Cyrus Wathey Square are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 118 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eileen H.

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

Just the vacation we needed

The villa was well equipped and well maintained. Doug gave us great restaurant recommendations and things to do on the island. Serge was helpful making reservations and booking taxi trips for us. Great location and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman T.

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

Lovely property

Everything was fine and the grounds were lovely.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray S.

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

Great stay

Great location, very clean and easy to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray C.

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

Beauty after Beauty

Had a marvelous stay at the Villas on Great Bay! Dougs place is a perfect spot to stay on Great Bay. The beautiful aqua waters and the warm sunshine and sandy beach you cannot beat! The villa is super clean and the view from living room and owners suite is breath taking! Serge helped us out with any of our questions and the others in the adjacent villas were so friendly and welcoming! The villa has all the amenities you ever need. Dougs list of restaurants, beaches and things to do was so helpful. We toured the island in our rental car and visited several of the 37 beachs. I highly recommend this villa and the island is one of the most beautiful place you will ever see!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

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

Villas on Great Bay

Wonderful location. Everything was as advertised! Couldn’t ask for more! Beautiful! Highly recommend Viila 2 at The Villas on Great Bay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor W.

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

Beautiful beachfront property

This is the second time I’ve stayed at this property and villa 2 is an exceptional unit and well equipped for an extended stay. The villas on great Bay are ideally situated to walk to shopping, restaurant, bars, water, sports, etc. but far enough away from the hustle and bustle of cruise ship crowed. The owner is very responsive, the check-in process was easy and the property manager was available for anything we needed during our stay. I highly recommend staying here if you plan a visit to Saint Maarten.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine F.

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

Amazing vacation

We stayed at this villa for 10 days and had an amazing time! The accommodations were exactly as described and the hosts provided so much useful information about the restaurants and activities nearby. The property manager, Serge, was so friendly and greeted us on arrival even helping with our luggage. The property was very private and we felt very comfortable and safe. There was security on site which added to the comfort level. The boardwalk was a short walk down the beautiful beach which was so sandy and warm. The private pool was a popular hangout for the family. The cruise ships were a daily sight right from the villa patio and lovely to watch them depart all lit up against the night sky! Although Phillipsburg is a bustling hub during the day, there is not much nightlife there as most places close by 9pm. Note though that the bar/restaurant will not close if there are customers there so no need to worry about getting kicked out at 9pm LOL! Also as expected the internet is bit unreliable but it was a perfect excuse to get away from technology/work. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Awesome

Villa 2 is awesome. Everything you could possibly need has been thought of. Our favorite place to stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Villas on the great bay

Villa super. Plage désastreuse suite au passage d’Ernesto
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs H.

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

Awesome

Our stay was great. The property manager was amazing. Anything you needed he was right there to help you out. The area was great. Lots of shops and places to eat. It was cool to see the cruise ships come in. The beach in front of the villa was beautiful. There were a couple of beach chairs to use, which was convenient. Overall, this place was great for our family of 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Trip of a lifetime!

You know that feeling you get, the first time you step into a place you booked quite some time ago, and have eagerly anticipated ever since ... and it's EXACTLY everything you wanted it to be? That's what it was like, upon our arrival at Doug & Becky's gorgeous villa on the bay in Sint Maarten! The location, the layout, the decor, the grounds, the pool, the on-site manager, the beach just a few steps away ... all of it was spectacular. And the communication, recommendations, and advice I received from the owners prior to our arrival was unlike anything I've experienced with any other venue I've rented. Quite simply, this is the best VRBO experience we've ever enjoyed. This was our first trip to the beautiful island of Sint Maarten, but we're already making plans to return ... and it just wouldn't be the same unless we find a way to stay in this beautiful villa once again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Wonderful, Relaxing Vacation in a Beautiful Place

What a lovely villa! The pics don't do it justice! The bedrooms and living room are much more spacious. The location in the community is perfect as far as privacy. The owners have thought of absolutely everything one might need. We even loved the beach compared to the few others we saw on the island. It wasn't super-wide which would make for a long walk, it was completely uncrowded - most days we were the only ones there, and the water was gorgeous. Also, watching the cruise ships come in and go out was fun. It was truly a wonderful, relaxing vacation and we would rent this villa again in a heartbeat! :)
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

All great!

We have stayed here several times and always have a great experience! The owner is great to work with!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

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

Couldn't have picked a better location or villa. The VRBO was off the charts fantastic and beautifu

My sister & I and a friend rented villa #2 at The Villas on Great Bay. I researched the VRBO site with my necessary needs as a filter & I am ELATED that I selected this Villa. There are only 13 villas. This villa faces the ocean & is a little more private than the other villas. This property has an infinity edge pool shared by all, but was hardly used when were there for our 8-day vacation. This villa is three bath, two bedroom & is the best stocked VRBO I have ever stayed in & I am a seasoned traveler. The kitchen is stocked like my kitchen at home. It has an outdoor shower before you enter the villa. The flooring is beautiful, the appliances great...there is nothing negative to say about this villa nor this property. What is a great plus is that the villas are very secure. You have gates that you can lock outside your front patio & around your entry porch. The entire property is gated and needs a combination to enter & to leave. There is an on-site manager of the property named Serge. He is sweet, so competent, so helpful, & so professional. Serge will arrange a taxi, make reservations...anything that you need. If you rent this villa, you will NOT be disappointed! The property is even more beautiful than the pictures & the location of this villa on the island is the BEST! The best shopping on the island is on Front Street & so are the Villas! Communication with both the villa owner and the property manager before our stay was prompt and informative. A great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug R., Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

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

Perfect Location

Doug is an amazing host, extremely helpful and gives you loads of information about the island. The villa is well stocked and clean. You are within walking distance to shopping and restaurants and a beach just steps away.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry R.

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

New Years 2024

Our villa was awesome! Great location and very nice views.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candi G.

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

Most amazing owner and a great property!

From the moment of booking, Doug has been incredibly attentive, responsive and helpful. He provides a comprehensive packet of information, recommendations to local stores, charters, amenities, generous coupons and anything else you could ever need. Serge, the property manager, is equally charming and helpful with all of your needs. The property is gorgeous, comfortable and well-appointed. Couldn’t have had a better experience. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

bethany s.

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

Great Stay

If you’re looking for less night life, beautiful quiet beach with the option to be in the mix of busy beaches, it would be a shame to overlook this villa. Communications were excellent, the Villa was clean and comfortable. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

T S.

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

Nice place

Spacious and clean, all amenities needed for a nice trip. Wally was great and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

Nice property, great location

Overall this property is great! The location is prime at the far end of the beach in Phillipsburg on Great Bay. Close enough to walk into town to all of the bars, eateries and shopping but far enough away to be quite peaceful. The unit was well stocked with the necessary equipment and even had some food/drink supplies in the small bar and kitchen. The onsite manager (Wally) was fantastic, helpful and very helpfull with island information. He checked in with us daily to see if everything was OK. The small pool was nice in the morning or evening and overlooks the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Otis S.

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

Villas on Great Bay - # 2 - 2nd Visit

This was our 2nd time staying in Villa # 2. The property is beautiful and all amenities are as stated. Wally was very attentive to our needs. We had to cut our stay by 2 days as Hurricane Tammy was bearing down and our scheduled flight was cancelled. We love St Martin and hope to return for a third visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M., Lakeland, Fl.

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

Great Stay on Great Bay

The Villas are perfect. Very nicley furnished , excetionally clean and very secure.Well equipped kitchen. Location is perfect. Very quiet, away from cruise ship traffic yet close enough that you can walk into town. Great Bay Market is just across the street. Super convenient with prices comparable to the large store. Great fresh bread daily. Doug is a super host, with excellent communication. Wally, the manager for our villa is amazing. Great personality and there immediatley if you need him. We looked forward to his visit every morning and evening as he checked that all was okay. We are already planning our next. You'll live it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

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

Paradise in SXM

My family and I stayed in Doug and Becky's villa on Great Bay for a week in July 2023, and it was everything we could have asked for. This property is located directly on the beach, a short walk away from grocery stores, beach clubs, shopping, restaurants and bars, and more. The pool and surrounding grounds are kept clean and the view is beautiful from the oceanfront patio. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

first time visitors

we had a wonderful time. everything was neat and clean the view is fantastic. the grounds are just as the pictures show. the pictures that we saw on vrbo were exactly what we got. the check in was super simple. wally met us at the gate, showed us to our apt., showed us how to work the tv/cable, turn the lights on and off and answered any questions we had. we walked to most places. is safe. the people are very friendly. spent a lot of time in the pool. is very clean. there's plenty to do and see. would recommend doug and becky;s place to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey L.

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

Great stay!

We had a wonderful stay and didn’t want to leave! Excellent location. Doug and Wally were great!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Doug Kinsinger

Host profile image
This is a picture of my wife, myself and our two sons. We live in Topeka, KS and love going to warm beach weather. We love sharing with our guests what we have learned about all the activities, shopping, and wonderful food on the island. We have been going to St. Maarten for over 25 years and decided that this was the perfect location to keep coming back to. It is the perfect location as the access to the beach and town cannot be beaten. You are a short walk or drive away from grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping.

Why they chose this property

We discovered St. Maarten over 25 years ago and this villa almost 12 years ago. We know you will enjoy this beautiful location with great views of the ocean and a short convenient walk to shopping, beach activities, restaurants, and ice cream shops! We're proud of our vacation property and enjoy sharing it with our guests.

What makes this property unique

It has a beautiful infinity edge pool five feet from the beach! There is a laundry facility accessible on-site to our guests. Wally, our manager, can source fresh lobster, caught that morning, for you and grill it for you that evening. Our villa is stocked with everything you would typically have at your home. the location is the most unique asset as the beach is beautiful and very low foot traffic so your view and usage is not impeded.

Languages:

English

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