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Newly refinished Pool Deck with a Wonderful View of the Mountains and Guana Bay

Covered outdoor dining table that sits 8 very comfortably.Breakfast with a view!

Plenty of lounging options on the pool deck, with an amazing view of St. Barts

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8418 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Breakfast available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Gym

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Upper Prince's Quarter,, Sint Maarten

Dawn Beach20 min walk
Great Bay Beach7 min drive
Orient Bay Beach11 min drive
Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Fourth Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Villa Tamarind - Luxury Oasis - Ocean Views

Welcome to our stunning Villa with unparalleled views of the Caribbean Sea and Saint Barts. Villa Tamarind is a unique rental property because it is owner-run and is truly is our home away from home and outfitted with comfort and fun in mind.

We are located on the Dutch side, minutes from the French border in a quiet gated community. This is the perfect place to relax and build new memories with family and friends while you listen to the ocean waves and enjoy the crystal clear pool waters. There are multiple outdoor spaces offering privacy or space to gather.

Our home offers great privacy, a tropical garden, and outstanding amenities in a very serene environment. Your Caribbean getaway of a lifetime! Together with our staff, we’ll make your experience unforgettable.

We offer some unique services to make your stay truly special:
- Complimentary airport transfer
- Delivery of your car rental at the property
- Pre-provisioning
- 24/7 taxi services should you wish not to rent a car

Villa Tamarind is a beautiful Villa with 4,500 square feet of living space in a stunning private setting and offers spacious, open-concept living. Our guests can never get enough of the gorgeous views, peacefulness & privacy of our property. This is what makes our home so special.

Three of the bedrooms are connected to the living room/kitchen and one is accessible from the outside terrace, offering extra privacy.

To make your stay unforgettable from the moment you land, we offer a complimentary airport transfer to the Villa and work with car rental agencies that will deliver your car directly to the property. This, paired with a possible pre-provisioning, allows for a hands-off arrival, which our guests love! If you prefer a self-check in, we are also happy to accommodate it.

-- LIVING SPACE --
Villa Makai offers generous living space allowing friends and families to spend quality time together and build fantastic memories, while also allowing for privacy and alone time when desired. The best of both worlds!

Our property offers a large living room, which is bright and airy, with 3 ceiling fans, large glass sliding doors, which open onto the terrace and the pool, as well as modern and custom-made furniture, including a generous and gorgeous lounge couch. There is a large 65" Smart TV with Cable, which is also connected to Netflix- perfect for a fun movie night or simply watching your favorite shows. Wi-Fi is provided throughout the Villa with Google Wifi.

We’ve also equipped our home with a JBL Xtreme Bluetooth speaker as well as an Amazon Echo and a Google Home Max, so you can play your favorite tunes. Villa Tamarind also has a fine selection of books, which we are happy to share with you, including a fair number of cookbooks, which we hope you will find inspiring!

-- BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS --
Our luxury Villa offers four air-conditioned bedrooms and four bathrooms, each with large standalone showers. Three suites feature a sea view with large sliding glass doors, which open onto a shaded terrace, overlooking the pool. The fourth bedroom, offers views on our peaceful tropical garden. All bedrooms are equipped with memory foam bamboo mattresses. There is 1 King-size bed, 2 Queen-size beds, 2 Twin-size beds which can seamlessly convert to 1 King-size bed. One of the suites offers additional privacy, with access from the deck only (perfect for older kids or adults) and its own private terrace (one of our guests' favorite bedrooms!). We supply luxury bed linens, bath towels, beach/pool towels, hair dryers, as well as a 2-in-1-shampoo/ -body soap and hand soap.

-- KITCHEN AREA & DINING SPACE --
Our open-concept kitchen is bright and appointed with gourmet chefs in mind. Whether you like to take it easy in the kitchen while on vacation, or if you love the idea of whipping together a feast, you will find everything you are looking for, from chef knives, to a professional American Range, a 48" sub zero fridge/freezer, a stand mixer and blender, a 4 slice-toaster, a dishwasher, plenty of pots and pans, as well as dishes and baking supplies.

The island has so many great restaurants, and we will be happy to share with you our favorites and those we consider to be hidden gems. Yet, if you prefer to stay at home and relax, we can help you arrange Chef services, be it for a single meal or the entire week, from breakfast to dinner. Simply let us know!

Villa Tamarind offers three dining options. There is an inside dining table, which seats 6 as well as a covered al fresco teak dining table outside above the pool deck, which seats 8, an al fresco teak dining table just by the pool that sits 6.

Villa Tamarind is equipped with a large capacity washer and dryer, which you may use at your convenience.

-- OUTDOOR SPACE --
Almost 20 years ago, we fell in love with the views and knew our guests would absolutely love them too. Take in the vista and enjoy the Caribbean trade winds while you lounge on one of our comfortable sun beds or take a dip in our generous pool.
Outside the sea view bedrooms as well as the living room, the roof is extended, providing lovely shaded terraces, overlooking the pool. The layout of the Villa is designed to make the most out of the fantastic view of the Caribbean Sea, Guana Bay and Saint Barts, as well as the sea breeze that provides natural cooling.
For many of our guests, vacations rhyme with outdoor cooking! Villa Tamarind is equipped with a Weber Charcoal Barbecue, a Weber big smoker, and a custom-built wood-fired pizza oven. If you feel like a pizzaiolo, this is your chance and we will happily provide you with some firewood, to get it up and running!

-- LOCATION --
Our property is located in exclusive Tamarind Hill, on a beautiful hillside overlooking the crystal waters of the Caribbean Sea and Saint Barts. Tamarind Hill is a safe and secure gated community with 24/7 security. In addition, our property is equipped with a single outdoor security camera, which faces the entry gate and remains connected 24/7.

Not only is our home ideal for a super relaxing stay, it is also close to the best the island has to offer, situated just a few minutes away from the border. Here are a few distances to give you an idea of how central our villa is: Philipsburg 10 minutes; Orient Beach 15/20 minutes; Grand Case 20/25 minutes; Simpson Bay 25 minutes.

Tamarind Hill has its own quasi-private sandy beach, called Gibbs Bay, which can be accessed on foot or by car without leaving the community. It is a small wild beach (no facilities), which is best in calm weather as the reef comes almost all the way to the shore. Sint Maarten has so many beaches, which are all worth visiting, 37 of them! Villa Tamarind’s location also allows you to take gorgeous morning walks throughout the community and all the way to Guana Bay and onwards if you wish.

--SERVICES --
At Villa Tamarind, our objective is to ensure you will have an unforgettable experience, which we know starts long before you arrive. We will help you plan an amazing stay.

Our experienced property manager and a concierge will help you have the vacation of a lifetime.

If you wish to start enjoying your vacation the moment you land, we highly recommend pre-provisioning and for your selected groceries to be put away. How nice to arrive and to open a cold beer!

Our housekeeper will prepare the Villa for your arrival and will also come to the house, once per week, to refresh it.

Our property manager is also a certified pool technician and our pool is equipped with a vacuum cleaner, allowing for sparkling water daily.

Sint Maarten is usually best explored with a car, and all beaches offer easy parking. However, if you prefer not to drive, we can recommend a fantastic driver who offers 24/7 VIP service for a reasonable rate.

We’ve put together a comprehensive "Welcome Book", which contains very valuable information about our Villa and the island, including recommendations about beaches, restaurants, excursions and more.

For our guests traveling with children younger than 3 years old, we provide a Phil and Ted travel crib, which will be set up before your arrival and placed in the bedroom of your choice. For our younger guests, we provide a selection of children books as well as a few toys, which our property manager will be happy to place in one of the bedrooms upon request.

-- WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU --
Villa Tamarind is truly an exceptional Villa for your Caribbean getaway, and we look forward to welcoming you.

Feel free to contact us for more information or with any special requests.

We look forward to making your stay unforgettable!

Property manager

Vincent

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

No smoking inside the house. Only outside.

No additional guests: only those guests included in the rental agreement are permitted to enter the property.

No parties, no outside visitors, no overnight guests without previous approval

You will be required to sign a contract (same terms as on VRBO) and return it electronically within 24 hours for your reservation to be confirmed

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oyster Pond

Located near the beach, this villa is in Tamarind Hill Estates, a neighbourhood in Oyster Pond. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Orient Bay Beach and Maho Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.

Upper Prince's Quarter,, Sint Maarten

What's nearby

Dawn Beach - 20 min walk
Guana Bay Beach - 4 min drive
Sint Maarten Park - 6 min drive
Great Bay Beach - 7 min drive
Orient Bay Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

Grand Case (SFG-L'Esperance) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Greenhouse Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
‪Blue Bitch Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Nü Love - ‬7 min drive
‪Foo Ho - ‬7 min drive
‪Dirty sanchez bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Tamarind - Luxury Oasis - Ocean Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Tamarind - Luxury Oasis - Ocean Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Tamarind - Luxury Oasis - Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Tamarind - Luxury Oasis - Ocean Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Tamarind - Luxury Oasis - Ocean Views located?

Located in Tamarind Hill Estates, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Oyster Bay Marina, Gibb's Bay Beach and Dawn Beach. Guana Bay Beach and Guana Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

James L.

1 Mar 2024

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The week AFTER sailing

Totally enjoyed our stay. An electric kettle and a propane barbecue would be a welcome addition, and there needs to be some way to lock the separate bedroom suite.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

17 Oct 2023

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Amazing Stay!

The VRBO photos do not truly encapsulate the beauty of these views! Property, grounds, and host (Vincent) were amazing. Food on this island is incredible. Highly recommend staying at Villa Tamarind.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

10 Jan 2023

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A very special family vacation

We had a fantastic time. We are 2 families with 3 young adult kids, ages 18,20 and 21. There was plenty of space and absolutely gorgeous views from the house We would love to stay there again.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce and Zeljka N., Stouffville, Ontario, Canada

3 Jan 2023

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Holiday in paradise

We had a fantastic stay at Villa Tamarind and Vincent was always available for recommendations or assistance if needed. We had two wonderful weeks with incredible weather and views. This location has sun from sunrise to just before sunset and we ate dinner outside on the terrace almost every night. It is breezy but we loved that as otherwise could have been too hot :). Beds, pillows and amenities were all amazing (although could use an extra blanket for those that like the weight)! The dryer broke and Vincent had it replaced within 1 day with a new one. Had a wonderful time and we hope to come again in the future.

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

James N.

4 Dec 2022

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Perfect

Great property. Would recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggy P., USA East Boothbay, Maine

8 Apr 2022

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What a perfect Villa for views, rest and relaxation - always a refreshing breeze and perfect temperatures!! The spacious Villa accommodated our group of 6 with room to spare. All the individuals we encountered - Vincent, Rose, Sunita, Alix were most helpful. Although we did not meet Celine, she was my primary communicator before our arrival - promote and informative. Be prepared for hillside roads, but they lead to great adventures. A grand time for all - most appreciated!! Peggy

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Bill J.

25 July 2021

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Villa Tamarind Review

This was a good property. It was beautiful and convenient to good dining. The layout of the villa is a bit awkward with too many levels of steps between the main common area and the bedrooms. The kitchen has a layout that is difficult to navigate although the appliances are top notch. The pool is great but be careful walking on the wet surfaces on the pool decking as it is extremely slippery. The sitting area on the side is comfortable but sometimes is a bit hot. The front sitting area is nice and breezy but the furniture is not as comfortable. Overall it is a good property. With a few tweaks it could be great.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peggy P., USA East Boothbay, Maine

19 May 2020

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Trip canceled due to Covid-19!

Unable to check N/A as we were unable to enjoy this vacation as Covid-19 arrived. Celine has been very accommodating and flexible and was willing to transfer our reservation to March 2021. Looking forward to another try!! Peggy

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L., Toronto, Canada

22 Mar 2020

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Outstanding Family Trip

Our group of 4 adults and 4 kids (ages 8-12) spent an incredible week in St Maarten in mid March. We loved everything about the villa - the view was breathtaking, the indoor and outdoor amenities exceeded all of our expectations. It was quiet, private and we felt extremely safe in the Upper Prince’s Quarter neighborhood. We rented a car (which is required given the location is at least 10 mins away from the nearest restaurants/groceries) and quickly adapted to driving the island roads. We have travelled to several Caribbean islands and St Maarten/St Martin is by far the most welcoming, comfortable and safe island that we have visited. Celine and her local property managers were extremely responsive and offered many fantastic suggestions of places to visit/dine on the island. We enjoyed exploring but also enjoyed staying put at the villa to lounge by the pool and explore the local beach. As the COVID-19 crisis started to escalate globally, Celine reached out repeatedly to check in and ensure we were able to get home. We are extremely grateful for her concern and support at this unprecedented time. I would highly recommend this villa and the island of St Maarten to all travelers - gorgeous beaches, delicious food, modern conveniences, lovely people. Thank you for sharing your slice of paradise with us Celine and family!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Don V.

8 Mar 2020

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SPECTACULAR Tamarind Villa in Sint Maarten!!!! Celine is an AMAZING host!!

This was our first time in St Maarten (family of 6). Celine and her villa EXCEEDED our expectations. The house is located in a beautiful, gated community that sits on a small hill. The neighbourhood is very quiet. The gate guards are very friendly. The path to the villa is lined by beautiful flowers and trees, and many beautiful houses. The villa itself is HUGE & GORGEOUS. There are 4 very spacious bedrooms: 1 master BR on one side of the villa; 2 separate BRs on the other side; and 1 separate BR off the side of the villa. Each of the BRs has its own LARGE full bathroom, and each has air conditioning. The living room is huge, and fully equipped for entertainment (TV, netflix, wifi, Alexa sound system). The sectional couch was huge: we could enjoy the whole family sitting together (with each person having their own space). The kitchen and pantry is fully equipped+++. The views from the villa are BREATHTAKING. You can see the sun rise and set. The ocean is calming, with soothing sounds of the distant waves. The infinity pool is spectacular. Just cool enough during the day to be refreshing without being cold, and warmed up in the afternoon by the sun. The deck is equipped with everything you could possibly need: Lounge chairs so that you can bask in the sun at any time; a large dining table in the sun; and another large dining table that is covered. Celine is an AMAZING host. Her team welcomed us at the airport, brought us to the car rental place to get our van, and accompanied us to the villa. In the LARGE walk-in pantry, Celine has a board organized with many of the worthwhile places to visit: Top 5 beaches; Top 5 places for Lunch; Top 5 places for dinner; etc. There is also a homemade book with details on the house and the surrounding areas. And, Celine is VERY responsive by email (she responds almost as soon as you hit "send".... very attentive to whatever questions you may have!). The villa has 2 private parking spots, so no worries if you rent a vehicle. There is also an outdoor "living room" space, next to an elegant old-style oven (and a smoker, and a BBQ). Admittedly, we did not spend very much time there, because we were too enamored with the deck area, with the constant warm, soothing, soft tropical winds blowing, which is very relaxing. The beaches are great. Our favorite was Orient Bay. Grand Case has excellent restaurants. The villa is INCREDIBLE!! Our family LOVED it! Celine is a GREAT host. VERY HAPPY we chose it. RELAXING

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ian T.

27 Feb 2020

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Simply Amazing!

We loved Villa Tamarind for our 10 day vacation! The most amazing views we have ever experienced on any vacation...EVER! 3 of the 4 bedrooms open up to the pool deck which gazed out to St. Barths, and mountainous views of St. Maarten and it’s coastline. The pool itself was the perfect refreshing escape from the warm temps we had and the perfect depth for our 3 children, 8, 6, and 3 to enjoy. The rooms each had their own AC units except the main living area, which could be warm at times, but had plenty of ceiling fans to circulate the air. One of the units failed and needed to be replaced, which was done immediately and without annoyance, which is a testament to Celine, Bogdon, and Marko, our property management team. They made us feel welcome from the minute we stepped off our plane to the very last day! They offered a Caribbean BBQ for an additional cost, that was well worth the evening off of cooking for everyone. The array of grills and the wood fire pizza oven made for some exceptional dinners that my friends and I were able to prepare from local seafood and produce that was purchased from a couple of the grocery stores 15-25 minutes away. Our children loved walking around in the evenings as we prepared our dinners, to take in the many hermit crabs and small lizards that scurry around at that time. There were only a couple minor discrepancies from the listing that we found once we arrived and had time to explore from our villa. There is a small beach that can be traveled to that is near the villa. But none within walking distance for people with kids and beach accessories, or for people not wanting to walk for more than 45 minutes to a rocky beach. It’s best to just drive 20-30 minutes to Oyster, Orient Beach, or Mullet Bay where you will find amazing beaches, water sports, and restaurants. Things are fairly pricey, and expect to pay for beach chairs and umbrellas that fetch a cost on average of $30 for 2 chairs and an umbrella. Overall, we didn’t mind the driving to different beach locations as we were able to see the amazing sights, local towns, and what St. Maarten had to offer. We were amazed by the wonderful accommodations and would recommend this tranquil villa to anyone looking for the most amazing and stunning views on the island! Thanks again to Celine, Bogdon, and Marko for a truly blessed experience for our family and friends!

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra M.

20 Feb 2020

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Feb 2020 family vacation

Villa Tamarind was great. The house was accurately depicted and we enjoyed that each bedroom had it’s own bathroom. The separate suite off the pool area was helpful for our friend traveling with us didn’t mind being away from our kids who woke up so early each morning! House was very well stocked and Celine had fantastic communication throughout the rental process and while we were there. We were greeted at the airport by one of Celine’s staff who was very friendly and escorted us to car rental place and then to the house so we wouldnt get lost. We had placed an order for food with a delivery service Celine recommended which made arriving to the house easy as we had snacks and things to prepare a first dinner and breakfast. The supermarkets on the island are great and convenient so don’t spend too much on the delivery service - prices are better at the supermarket directly. When we arrived Celine had provided some welcome beers and rum which was a welcome touch! The view is lovely and renting a car is crucial so you can navigate to the different beaches on the island. Celine’s recommendations were spot on. The key for us was finding beaches that didn’t have the cruise ship folks and we definitely found them. Note that the French side isn’t shy about going topless and some (typically older folks) nude on the beach. But that added to the local flavor. Food on the island is expensive but very tasty. Great beach side restaurants. Laid back atmosphere everywhere we went. Villa Tamarind is well located with access to any point you wish to visit on the island. Usually we reached the beaches within 30-45 minutes depending on traffic any way we drove.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marvin R.

26 Jan 2020

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Most Wonderful Family Vacation

We were there as a couple and then with our adult children and spouses. It was perfect in all respects. The welcome and package and people were outstanding. Alix did a wonderful Caribbean BBQ the first night that set the scene for every night of in home dinners and wonderful experiments with the wood fired oven! Perfectly appointed kitchen with everything you need for serving and entertaining. Cleanliness of property and amenities were over the top. The view is second to none. Perfect for four couples with and privacy and great communal space. Home owner was very attentive and very interested in our enjoyment of the villa. Security is superior with a guard and entrance gate. We rented a car but taxis are available. Owner helped us when we had a problem with our car. Outside Dining areas are not to be missed. We would lift this property and take it anywhere.! Hated to leave!

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S., NYC

30 Dec 2019

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Amazing stay!

We had an amazing time at Celine's villa. Excellent communication pre booking and throughout the entire trip. She's well versed in the island and gave us plenty of tips and recommendations in addition to offering options for extra villa services such as grocery stocking / personal chef. Her and her team took great care of us including meeting us at the airport as well as keeping us updated on where to avoid during the protests on the French side. We had some minor issues that had to be addressed and she sent her maintenance team right away. It's great to see a host that is so involved and cares about the experience of their guests! The villa itself is clean and better than as pictured. We felt very safe as it's located in a gated community with 24/7 guard. Gorgeous views...we were able to catch sunrise and you can see all the way to St. Barts. We loved spending our days lounging outdoors, swimming in the pool, using the spin bike,..the house really has everything - outdoor fridge for easy access to drinks, board games, netflix, etc.! Lovely breezes outdoors, screened windows, wifi throughout, ample lighting...AC worked well in the bedrooms. Nice touches such as welcome gift/beverages. We really found no need to be out and about much as the villa was such a wonderful escape for us. For those that enjoy cooking you will truly appreciate how well equipped the kitchen is. We made our grocery runs at Carrefour and made use of the commercial grade dual fuel gas range...stand mixer & scale for baking...blender for smoothies..these were just a few of the kitchen toys on hand. Outdoors you have the charcoal grill and pizza oven..materials supplied for both. A lot of thought and care have been taken to make your stay as relaxing as possible...a mid week cleaning is included as well as plenty of supplies (well stocked pantry, paper supplies and dishwasher tablets etc). We absolutely loved our stay at this villa and the service is top notch! Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amish P., Jupiter, USA

9 July 2019

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Heaven - best VRBO experience in 6 years

In 6 years and 30+ rentals in 4 countries i (we) have never had such a thoughtful home owner and property manager. We had a party of 7 (4 adults, 9,8 & 5 year olds) and making sure the house is safe, comfortable and well equipped is first priority. The homeowner has created a book (and digital pdf) that details how things in the house work, best restaurant, bars, beaches, excursions etc. we basically had our research done for us. The property manager helped us set up the provisions, managed the delivery and put them away for us. She then met us at the rental car location and escorted us back to the house and showed us around. The home is beautiful main living and kitchen and dining great room. Master to the left, and the the right 1 bedroom with en-suite , 1 full bath and 3rd bedroom. There is another full bed and bath accessible from the outside only which was great to have the adults separated and the kids in the middle rooms. But that patio and pool... the pictures don’t do it justice. You can see st Bart’s easily and there is a constant breeze which cools the main room of the house. The AC in the bed rooms is cold, separate towels for the beach & showering. She had coolers & umbrellas for us. Fantastic water pressure, never ran out of hot water even though i was last to shower. There are plenty of covered and uncovered outdoor spaces, bbq grill and a wood fired pizza oven which we used several times. We would all go back in a heart beat... the home was wonderful but the service level, attention to detail, pool and house cleaning 2x in 7 days, knowing exactly what spices were there, full sized washer, Dryer and Dishwasher...priceless. And on the very last day the owner made a point to come see us off, not to rush us out but to make sure we liked / didn’t have any questions. Since we had a later flight but had all of our bags we wanted a safe / secure place to go that was kid friendly. She threw out several awesome places which we enjoyed. You will not be disappointed Quiet, lush, beautiful, comfortable, great for families or for couples...

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brandon R., Eugene

1 Apr 2019

Absolutely Amazing!

What an AMAZING Villa! My group of 7 couldn’t have picked a better spot to stay! Incredible location, 5 Star views, very clean and the entire staff from the owners, property manager, pool maintenance and maid service were exceptionally nice and helpful! We are so sad to be leaving but will 100% be booking this Villa again in the near future.

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fawn P.

9 Mar 2019

Great place to stay.

Had a wonderful week at the house. Sam was so helpful with everything. Check in, check out were easy. The pool was wonderful. We spent hours basking in the sun and watching sail boats go by. Great place.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S., Valparaiso, US

17 Jan 2019

Amazing Villa - Breathtaking Views - Great Owners

We planned a family trip to St. Maarten in early 2018 - from the start the owners were great partners and more than helpful with any questions we had. Our flight arrived a little late and we were so grateful that Sam was there to assist us with groceries and guiding us to the Villa. Even though it was dark when we arrived we were more than impressed - the villa had everything we need plus more. The next morning we finally saw the full beauty of the villa - the views are amazing - breathtaking - and just what you need for relaxation. We were so pleased to have spent our time in this villa. The island is still in recovery mode - while there is significant progress in many areas - there are still signs of the hurricane's fury. Even so - we never had a problem finding places to go, great food or fun little shops - instead we were often asking ourselves - "if it is this amazing now - what was it like before and what will the island be like in a few more months". We can't wait to go back - if you are planning a trip - this villa is one you must consider - especially if you want a pool, lots or room, and great owners/partners. Thanks Vincent and Sam for making our trip so special.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Geralynn W.

21 Nov 2018

Beautiful

We rented the villa for our annual girls trip. The villa was lovely, view was amazing, and it had everything we needed. Celine was so helpful and gave us a lot of great information about the island. We especially loved her dining suggestions. We spent most of the day outside in the pool, enjoying the beautiful view. This house is perfect for a group of 8, would love to come back next year.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

19 Apr 2018

Is this heaven?

Is this heaven? That was the question that our 6 yr old daughter asked our first evening at villa tamarind. We were a family traveling with 3 adults and 2 young children and villa tamarind was perfect for our group. We spent the majority of our time in the outdoor space - with a view like the one at the villa - how could you not? Sunrise and sunsets were stunning. Special thanks to the owners Vincent and Celine for being great hosts. Definitely recommend renting a car.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Morgan C.

16 May 2017

Beautiful villa with amazing view

My family and I just returned from St. Martin and loved staying in Villa Tamarind. The villa was very clean and had many amenities. The kitchen was more than well stocked with kitchen supplies and cooking utensils. We ate outside for all meals and enjoyed the amazing breeze. The view of St. Bart and Guana Bay were fantastic-we were able to get some fantastic sunrise pictures. We had rented a car and explored different beaches each day. If anyone is traveling with small children, La Galion is one of the best beaches for them! We went twice as my 4 year old could run and play in the shallow water. Dawn beach is very close and just as beautiful. We had a memorable stay here and would definitely visit again!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Andrea C., Tewksbury, MA

9 May 2017

A Little Slice of Paradise!

The villa was amazing, beautiful views, nicely equipped, and wonderful communication. We are a group of friends (two couples and three additional friends). Sam, the rental agent, met us at the airport and helped us get to the villa. The villa was set up perfectly for our needs - you walk into the living space (kitchen, dining area, and living room) and immediately have a beautiful ocean view - to the right is the master suite - to the left is a small staircase that leads down to two additional bedrooms and bathrooms (one with a queen bed and one with two twin beds pushed together). If you proceed out the sliding doors towards the pool area, there is an outdoor dining space under a roof. To the left of the pool is another bedroom/bathroom that is accessible by a sliding door in the patio/pool area. Beds were comfortable and plenty of towels. Communication with both the hosts and rental agent was timely and clear. Every question was answered and the one small issue that occurred during our stay was tended to quickly (AC note working in one of the bedrooms). The island itself has amazing beaches and the villa is a bit "off the beaten path," so I would highly recommend renting a car to be able to explore all of the surrounding areas. A couple of things to be aware of when renting a car: The road as you are approaching the villa is a VERY steep hill and the driveway at the villa is also a partially paved hill, wide enough for two cars. Some of the drivers on the island are aggressive and impatient - passing on the left on very narrow roads. Many scooters pass down the middle of lanes (between you and oncoming traffic). Lastly, if you are leaving the villa and heading for the french side of the island, it's better to brave the hills you came in on than try to take the shortcut to Oyster Bay, as that road is quite bumpy and only partially paved. We arrived on a Sunday when all of the major grocery stores were closed - there are some smaller, local shops where you can get essentials, but beware, they are cash only (or so they said, while two credit card machines sat unused on the counter) and will likely charge you in the local currency when all you have is dollars. Be sure to visit either the Fresh Market or Grande Marche for better food shopping options. All in all, we had a fantastic time, loved the villa, and couldn't have asked for better hosts. Thank you to Vincent, Celine, Sam, and the Villa Tamarind Team for a wonderful week!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

MARTINE P.

21 Dec 2016

quatre couples d'amis en vacances

Très belle villa, bien située. Beaucoup de commodité , espaces , vues. Merveilleux séjours.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

9 May 2016

Beautiful and convenient location. Loved our stay

Wonderful 4 bedroom villa with unbeatable views. Excellent location that was <15 min from the best beach (Orient), best shopping (Phillipsburg), and best restaurants (Grand Case) on the Island.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

scott b.

13 Apr 2016

Wonderful and Peaceful home

This was our first trip to St. Martin and it was a delight. What a view to wake up to and enjoy for the entire day. We travelled with our five children ranging from 19 years old to 10 years old. This home was the perfect set-up to enjoy the downtime in otherwise hectic schedules. The kitchen is fully stocked with the all appliances you would need to make all of your meals at the house and the local supermarkets did not leave us lacking for anything. The home seemed rather central to all of the activities we wished to do on the island and certainly felt like home as we returned after hours in town. We would surely request this property again for future visits.

About the host

Hosted by Vincent

I own this house since 2001 and love it. This villa is the best place for families, friends, and guests who want to create unforgettable memories in a special setting. The views are endless, it's breathtakingly beautiful. The villa is equipped for amateur cooks, and chef's with a chef's range, a smoker, a pizza oven, and an island BBQ grill.