Beachfront Villa LAVINIA #9 on Great Bay

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet

Garden bedroom en-suite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Ocean bedroom en-suite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

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

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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The best place to spend the day is 30 feet from your your ocean lanai.

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking permitted only outside

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 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 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 near theme parks and 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.

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

Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sharky's - ‬5 min drive
‪Buddha Bar Beach - ‬17 min walk
‪Blue Bitch Bar - ‬14 min walk
‪Hard Rock Cafe St. Maarten - ‬11 min walk
‪The Greenhouse Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

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 ?

Checkout 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.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

27 July 2024

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

william b.

9 May 2024

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

Chris D.

21 Oct 2023

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

Bob C.

23 Mar 2023

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

John M.

29 Nov 2022

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

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

6 Nov 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

16 Oct 2022

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

4/10 Poor

Gregoru s., Auburn

7 Oct 2022

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

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

3 Sept 2022

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

John G.

17 Aug 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

19 July 2022

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

Great Stay!

Clean, great location, Wally is excellent!

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

2 May 2022

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

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.

28 Apr 2022

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

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.

13 Apr 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Location

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.

26 Mar 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

9 Jan 2022

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

Joseph I., New York, New York

4 Jan 2022

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

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

2 Jan 2022

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

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.

16 Dec 2021

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

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

2 Dec 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

20 Nov 2021

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

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

27 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

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.

6 July 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie M., Seattle, WA

1 July 2021

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

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.

12 Apr 2021

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Luke

A couple in their 50s which had the incredible luck to buy this small piece of paradise. Then our daughter Lavinia arrived on earth and we could not rename our place but with her name. We're glad to share it with our guests from all over the world.

Why they chose this property

Villa LAVINIA #9 is the perfect place to relax. If you want privacy we are the corner unit, no other guests passing by. If you want to share drinks and fun, we are 30 seconds walk from the common area with pool and long chairs. In a wider perspective the villa is on quite residential area of the town but in five minutes walk you are downtown with duty free world class shopping, restaurants and casinos. Just one mile from Marina with daily high speed service to St. Barth.
You can wake up in the morning sorrounded by nothing else than a perfect silence, have the breakfast in your ocean front private lanai, have a swim in the cristal waters of the bay, get sun tanned, refresh in our infinity pool and then in just 5 minutes you can be in the middle of the caribbean sparkling capital of shopping and world cuisine. Not to mention the other 36 beaches and more than 200 restaurants of the island... What are you waiting for?