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Fantastic Vacation with Amazing Views |
My wife and I usually take our 3 daughters to an all inclusive resort for our once a year family vacation. This year we decided to try something different, rent a Villa and explore an Island on our own. I must say this decision made all of use a bit uneasy, not sure if we made the right choice. We chose the El Sueno Villa on St. Martin. We were greeted at the car rental agency and escorted to the villa. When we arrived and entered the Villa all of our uneasiness disappeared. El Sueno is truly amazing. The view from the back of the Villa, pool area are incredible. The Villa itself is very clean and the kitchen is nicely equipped. All three bedrooms are good size with a bathroom/shower in each. They all are on the back side of the house with incredible views of Great Bay. The bedrooms are all air conditioned as well. The main living room/kitchen area is not air conditioned, but it has 3 large sliding glass doors that can be opened and the wind blowing in was more than enough to keep us cool. The location can be a bit tricky getting in and out of with the traffic, but it is conveniently located to whatever you have planned to do on the Island. We chose to hit at least two different beaches a day and you can certainly get that accomplished from this location. I have read some negative reviews about the owners being on site. This couldn't be further from the truth. Yes they live next door, but they were never intrusive, in fact we never really saw them unless we chose to, and it was nice having them there when you had a question about a restaurant or anything else that you needed. They were truly a pleasure to speak with and so extremely accommodating and helpful. El Sueno was fabulous and we will hopefully be back soon!! | |
A wonderful place with an amazing view! |
We stayed at the Villa for 2 weeks in October and we had a great time. We arrived during a hot day, after a long trip (we are from Italy), we have been welcomed nicely: The Villa was cool and cold drinks were waiting for us in the fridge. The owners were very kind, showed us the Villa and explained us how to safely lock the house and the alarm. In fact the Villa has huge windows that on one hand let you see a wonderful view from each room, on the other hand to better secure the house when leaving it is important to close the hurricane shutters, those can be shut down remotely together with just a press of a button. The Villa is very clean, it has plenty of space, it is furnished with style and the kitchen is complete with every possible kitchenware. WiFi has good signal everywhere. To us the best part was the spacious terrace, with its nice swimming pool adorned with a palm tree, modern art sculptures and an amazing view on the bay. We enjoyed the long table especially to take our breakfasts and diners on the terrace. A constant breeze lets you enjoy even the hottest days. The owners have always been very kind and helpful, and when asked they always gave us useful advices about the island. They live just beside the Villa but are very discreet and a terrace wall guarantees your privacy. | |
Amazing house |
Large holliday villa with an incredible vieuw of the Carribbean Sea . Great location with a friendly owner. The house is beautiful furnished and comfortabele,we loved the quiet and privacy. I would suggest this to anyone interested in a very nice place to stay. | |
Taste of The Friendly Island |
We Stayed at this property from July 6th to the 21st. Upon arrival at the Airport we were greeted by Gerda the property manager. When we arrived at the villa, Gerda and Nicole showed us the villa and explained how to use the alarm and shutter system. What a great view. What a great house. The villa is brand new and has 3 bedrooms and a large living room and kitchen. From all bedrooms you walk right in the infinity pool. We used the large outside dinner table on a couple of occasions for lunch and dinner enjoying the breathtaking view of great bay. There is a large collection of Caribbean art displayed all over the villa which gives this place a truly magical Caribbean feeling. The interiour is modern and colorful. It is hot this time of the year in SXM. We knew that from previous vacations, but this property was different because it is build on a hill and it could breeze through. Philipsburg, Frontstreet and the Boardwalk are all in walking distance. Plenty of beaches in the Area, Indogo bay is our favorite, good drinks, good food. We rented a car to go around the Island. You must go and see the lottery Farm near Pic Paradis and spend the day at their natural pool. Rent a Cabana. It's so cool. A car is a must if you want to go to the French side, Simpson Bay and Maho Village for example. Everyday Nicole came to see if we needed service or washing to be done. When we would return from our days out, Nicole had serviced our rooms and made sure we were left nothing to desire. She was very helpful. We had a great family vacation in this house. A big thank you to Nicole en Gerda. |