If you’re looking to vacation in a sunny warm climate with turquoise waters, and white sand beaches fringed by palm trees, look no further than the Caribbean island of St. Martin (also known as Sint Maarten).
You will find a fascinating variety of architecture, cuisine and 30 beautiful beaches with crystal clear water and water-based activities.
Stay in a beautifully furnished private beach villa or luxury rental home and be spoiled by a concierge team offering attentive service. Luxury 5-star resorts are also an option, with loads of activities and resort amenities.
Renting a villa in St. Martin is an ideal option for a family vacation. Picture your children jumping in and out of the villa's private pool, exploring the spacious grounds, and discovering colorful geckos and birds. Parents will love all of that, along with the space and privacy of a rental villa, and how easy it is to hang out together.
Luxury vacation rentals also make an ideal romantic retreat for couples looking for getaway time. When renting a secluded St Martin villa, it’s possible to spend a week together, lounging by your own private pool, without encountering too many people.
Explore the possibilities of staying in a luxury villa rental in Terres Base, Orient Bay, or Grand Case. Many luxury St Martin villas for rent are steps from the beach, with open floor plans, gourmet kitchens, designer furnishings, and private pools.
Baie Rouge, Plum Beach, and Baie Longue are three beaches that are home to a collection of fabulous beach house rentals.
For those of you looking for a “walk right into the sea” experience, the beachfront villas on Baie Rouge (Red Bay) offer exceptional luxury and are located directly on this semi-private beach. Many of the beach villas in Baie Longue (Long Bay) are situated on a bluff overlooking the ocean.
Or perhaps your interests would be best served by a beach house on Plum Beach, steps from the white sand beach. All of the beach house rentals in St Martin have the types of modern accessories you would expect in a luxury vacation rental, including a private pool and gourmet kitchen.
You’ve decided that St. Martin is the best destination for your family’s luxury vacation. But the question you might have on your mind is, should I rent a private villa or stay in a 5-star luxury resort hotel? Let us help to make a decision by providing what you can expect at each.
Some of us yearn for the bliss of being totally pampered on vacation and dream of luxurious five star resorts with gourmet restaurants on-site, fitness centers, yoga classes, and spas.
The island of St Martin is home to several luxury hotels and 5-star resorts that can meet that need, including Belmond La Samanna hotel on Baie Longue, and the Grand Case Beach Club.
Is your group feeling like they want to splurge for that extra level of service and convenience? Then the idea of staying at one of St Martin’s luxury five-star hotels may fit the bill.
Villas offer more privacy with the same level of service. They range from one to twelve bedrooms.
Private villas offer a great option, especially for groups who enjoy space and privacy, yet also want to be able to easily come together as a group to prepare meals, relax by the villa's private pool, and enjoy games or movies at night.
Book a unique St. Martin beach rental, or choose from over 100 villas.
Our concierge team will take care of booking your flights, travel arrangements, and on-ground logistics for you. Once you’re at the villa, the concierge team will recommend and book local activities and excursions for you.
They’ll see that your kitchen is stocked with food and drinks, and for a special occasion can arrange for a chef to prepare gourmet meals.
WIMCO Villas’ travel planning experts are happy to answer your more specific questions and help you decide whether renting a luxury villa or staying in a resort hotel is best for you.
Saint Martin is an island in the northeast Caribbean Sea, approximately 190 miles east of Puerto Rico. Vacationers will love the fact that it is home to 30 gorgeous beaches.
It’s the perfect destination for visitors who like swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing, parasailing, scuba diving, and sunbathing. (It should be noted that some beaches have a small secluded clothing optional area). One side is French, and the other side is Dutch, which offers a unique mixture of experiences for the intrepid vacationer.
One of its most intriguing features is that the island is divided into two parts, with one side Dutch and the other side French. Sint Maarten is an independent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. St. Martin is an overseas collectivity of France. Both are culturally distinct, offering a fascinating variety of architecture, cuisine and experiences.
https://www.wimco.com/villa-rentals/caribbean/st-martin/beachesThe best time to visit St. Martin depends in part on the type of vacation that interests your family and you. The period between November and May is generally a great time, since the temperatures are in the low 80’s, there is little rain, and entertainment venues, shops, and restaurants have extended hours.
There is an international airport in Sint Maarten, the Dutch side of the island, and a regional airport on St. Martin, the French side.
Princess Juliana Airport (SXM) has direct flights from many cities in the US including New York, Boston, Miami, Chicago and Charlotte. Airlines serving that airport include American, Delta, JetBlue, Spirit, and United.
In order to be granted permission to enter St. Maarten, U.S. citizens must possess a passport valid for the duration of their stay. A visa is not needed.
Do you want to go diving, snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, or windsurfing? What about visiting a neighboring island — Anguilla, Saba, or St. Barts, for instance? Ask WIMCO’s concierge staff to make the arrangements for you, by either boat or plane
Are you looking for a place where your family and you can relax? Rent beach chairs and umbrellas and enjoy the white sand and clear water at Orient Bay Beach.
Picture walking down a sandy lane along the beach, the smell of barbecued fish and chicken wafting through the sweet night air, dozens of restaurants – some simple, some upscale – offering a thrilling culinary adventure.
Do you prefer hiking in a lush forest or zip lining through the trees? You can do both at Loterie Farm, located at the base of 1492-foot tall Pic du Paradis mountain.
Are you a surfer? You’ll find surfer-ready waves at Mullet Bay Beach. If you just want to watch the action, umbrella and chair rentals are available.
Are you looking for a fun vacation in the sun, one for which you don’t have to spend hours planning? Would you like experienced professionals to get you from your home to your destination without you doing any work except packing?
Would you like to stay in a beautifully furnished private villa stocked with your choice of food and drinks when you arrive? How about a chef to come in and prepare a gourmet meal for you?
Leave everything to the capable hands of WIMCO’s travel planning and concierge services teams. Get in touch and let’s start planning that dream vacation!
