Posted January 14, 2008

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Where To Stay In Cupecoy

• CUPECOY: Where to stay. . . click to see lots of photos of our favorite hotel / condo choice,  Summit Resort. This page tells you why we like Summit so much, and includes pictures and an email link. Quiet, romantic, beautiful and comfortable, but close to everything. Neat place. Very reasonable prices, too -- in fact if you tell them you saw them on our site, you get 25% off subject to availability....  SUMMIT NOW ACCEPTS ONLINE RESERVATIONS: to reserve, click here. Or just email Summit Resort. Don't forget to tell them you came from the JMB website, so you get the 25% discount. (More hotel info, links to villas, and links to timeshare rentals are below.)

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Why Not Consider a Villa? It's Less Than You Think!

Villas are a great, sensible alternative particularly if you're traveling with other couples or an extended family. They offer many amenities, more privacy, none of the hassles you encounter at some hotels, and a price that's less than you might imagine.

TOP-RATED VILLAS:

We have several recommendations, in different locations across the island:

VistaRoyale at Point Blanche on Monte Vista, just outside Philipsburg at the most southerly point of the island, is an extraordinary vacation rental. (If you want the best, this is it.) We spent 10 days there in November, 2002, returned in 2005 and 2006, and have already planned to be there in 2007. It offers spectacular panoramic views overlooking Great Bay, Philipsburg and the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, and has a totally private pool and Jacuzzi. It can be rented with one bedroom for two guests or two bedrooms for four guests and has all the amenities. Gated area. For new photos and a 360° video tour, check out the VistaRoyale website here. Use the on-line contact form to check for availability and discounts or send Alan an email by clicking here. Mention that Jeff Berger's SXM Website suggested it! (Updated May, 2007.)

Here are examples of the view........and one of the bedrooms.....

Above: A view of the VistaRoyale living room . . . and the kitchen.

Below: A view of Great Bay from your private VistaRoyale pool.

Penthouse Paradise At Dawn Beach

PENTHOUSE PARADISE (two photos above) on Dawn Beach offers all the convenience of an on-the-beach location plus the seclusion and privacy of being on a second floor, which lets you do what you want to do without anybody looking in the windows. Beautifully appointed, easy parking outside, and reasonably priced. A quick walk takes you to nearby Mr. Busby's Beach Bar for great breakfasts and lunches, and Daniel's By The Sea (the reincarnated Da Livio) for luscious dinners. Look here for more. Updated 6/2006.

Vacations In Paradise:

VERY Highly Recommended but very reasonably priced, VACATIONS IN PARADISE offers a wonderful villa/condo on one of the quietest, calmest beaches on the island, Simpson Bay Beach. Their site is here.  We've stayed there several times and it's absolutely wonderful. We went again in 2006. Take a good look at the pictures! Steps from the beach, all amenities, private, pool (above), whirlpool, two beautifully appointed bedrooms and two baths. Great central location, too.

Villa Seawatch:

VILLA SEAWATCH is in the prestigious gated community of Dawn Beach Estates, on the coast immediately south of Dawn Beach. With three bedrooms, it affords outstanding privacy plus breathtaking views from every room. The place is gorgeous inside and out, one of our top villa choices on the island. Located at the top of a cliff overlooking the tropical Atlantic and St. Barths. Very private pool. Virtually constant tradewinds. Owners Ron and Cherie Santasiero have done a marvelous job here. Contact them at caribbeanluxuryvillas@verizon.net . Updated 1/14/2008. Highly recommended by JMB!

Villa Bleu De Mer  

Four elegant bedrooms (five if you count the adjacent cottage) make Villa Bleu de Mer the perfect setting for family gatherings, trips with close friends, celebrations, or even exclusive top-executive getaways. No matter what you need, this one-of-a-kind villa guarantees success. Breathtaking interior with all the amenities including an authentic gourmet kitchen makes dinner parties a snap. Pool, swim up bar . . . this pace is loaded. Updated 10/2007.

What's A Great Villa in Oyster Pond?

Other Sources of Villa Accommodations

Marilyn Pulito of  "Villas in Paradise" also offers villa rentals. See her site here. "Villas in Paradise" is an Everything St. Maarten Sponsor; see her link, top of this page.

FOUR SEASONS VILLAS is a fine source for information and reservations on villas not only in St. Maarten, but on many other Caribbean islands. To see what they offer in SXM, click here. Your contacts at Four Seasons are Linda and Nicole. We often stay at the Simpson Bay Villas. This small, gated complex is well-maintained, very attractive, quiet, has all the amenities you could ever want, and is on a very peaceful stretch of Simpson Bay Beach. Check it out.

THE VILLALADY is a great resource with many fine properties. See her here.

Lori Gedon is another source to check. She has a large selection of privately-owned SXM villas and condos available for vacation rental. Prices start at $900.00 per week for two persons. For more info, please e-mail lgedon@optonline.net. Her site is here. 

Villas By Location: See our Island Map

Pelican Key (Simpson Bay, off Billy Folly Road beyond Atrium, Flamingo, Pelican, and La Vista Resorts)

"CORALSHORE" OCEAN-FRONT VILLA Beautiful two-bedroom, two-bath affordable oceanfront villa with pool, daily maid service, tropical gardens, and an on-site manager. Faces west for beautiful sunsets every single night. Very beautiful, serene location. See www.coralshore.com for photos, rates, etc. Contact Anne Decher at 1-256-852-3769 or email her at anne@coralshore.com. Updated 2/28/05.

Villa Francesca is located on a hill overlooking Simpson Bay on the South central coast. Here, in gorgeous surroundings, you'll see memorable Caribbean sunsets and cruise ships rounding the Key as they enter and leave Great Bay. Just totally redone, Villa Francesca, which we visited in February, 2002, has classic Mexican furniture and beautiful furnishings throughout, a big private pool, plus all the amenities. Learn about it by visiting their site here. When you're ready to check availability, email them.

Point Pirouette (Accessible by a newly repaved road off Maho; near Aqua Marina)

Villa Les Poissons, a one-bedroom getaway located right on the water. See their website, www.stmaarten-villa.com. We've visited...great location. Beautifully appointed, quiet, gated community, cooling constant tradewinds. Highly recommended. Updated 4/21/2006.

Dawn Beach / Oyster Pond Area

See Penthouse Paradise and Villa Seawatch listed above.

SUNRISE ESTATE is at Dawn Beach / Oyster Pond on the island's east coast. The main house has 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, and 2 half baths, marble floors, and all imaginable amenities. Each bedroom has a private bath and air conditioning. Three of the four bedrooms have their own entrances, allowing for total privacy when traveling with friends. The separate guesthouse hosts a large studio apartment, fully equipped with a bathroom, kitchen, sleeping area, living room / dining room combo, and private patio and balcony. The large pool and deck overlook Oyster Pond and Dawn Beach with some of the most breathtaking views in the Caribbean. This property offers privacy and seclusion, yet a short walk across the street takes you to Dawn Beach, one of the best beaches for snorkeling. There are also bars, restaurants, and a small market within walking distance. Located on the Dutch side at Oyster Pond Estates, one of the most prestigious areas in the Caribbean. Rent this magnificent villa for your private enjoyment. Contact dg_williamson@hotmail.com or call 508-303-8000 ext 20. See it at www.SunriseEstate.com. Email: info@SunriseEstate.com Updated 4/06.

French Lowlands

MAISON DE MIKI is located in the ultra upscale French lowlands area. On the hillside of Mount Rouge, it offers unsurpassed views of the island and the sea from almost every room. There is a large living and dining area decorated with unique furnishings, a free-standing wet bar, and a fully equipped kitchen. Also on the first floor is a TV room with flat screen plasma TV, DVD, and VCR. A new upstairs bedroom has gorgeous teak furnishings, a marble bath, and memorable water views. One of the two master bedroom suites has king-size four poster teak bed and teak accent furnishings. There is a balcony and private bath as well. On the second floor is an additional master suite furnished in hardwoods and iron, and a large private bath. There is also one smaller bedroom, with private bath. There's an outdoor covered galley with dining for eight and nearby, and a free-form pool. Tell Kathie we sent you; email her for more info. Visit the website. (Updated 6/22/2006.)

Orient Beach / Orient Bay

VILLA CASABLANCA II is a beautiful three-bedroom villa high on a hilltop overlooking ORIENT BAY. Lots of amenities. Great views. Private gardened pool with a view of St. Barts. Fully furnished. Beautiful private setting ..quick walk to the beach and shops. Visit their site and call Gordon for details and pricing at 804-261-6764. E-mail: gbrooks@fmpc.com. Updated March, 2003.

VILLA BELFIORE, at #34 Parc de la Baie Orientale, is just 400 yards from Orient Beach on the island's Northeast coast. It has a full kitchen, large living and dining room, three bedrooms / three baths, plus a pool and hot tub. It's located in the Parc de la Baie Orientale gated community near Esmeralda Resort, 1/4-mile walk from Orient Beach and a five-minute drive to Grand Case. Daily maid service and airport transfers. Check out their website. Phone in USA 973-770-1485, or email them. (Updated November, 2004.)

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• TIMESHARE OWNERS OR EXCHANGERS considering a visit to any SXM timeshare resort (Pelican, La Vista, Sea Palace, Divi Little Bay, Royal Islander, Royal Palm, Atrium, Caravanserai, Flamingo, and others) might need a timeshare calendar to check on when specific timeshare weeks fall in the years ahead. We now have a Timeshare Calendar thanks to Royal Resorts. Some resort calendars differ, so check with your resort; but our understanding is that the dates you'll see here apply to most resorts.
   
• The ROYAL TURTLE INN, with elegant four-poster queen or king size beds with romantic mosquito netting, is gorgeous and located on the lagoon in Simpson Bay. See www.theroyalturtle.com. Special rate if you mention Jeff Berger's website!
   
• If you'd like to stay on the French Side, look over the Esmeralda Resort's website. This very popular hotel is on Orient Beach -- not far from Paul Court (www.palm-court.net) which we mentioned above. 
   
• On a hillside overlooking beautiful DAWN BEACH, mentioned on our beaches pages, you'll find Princess Heights Condominiums, offering a gorgeous panorama of the Eastern and Southeastern horizon looking toward St. Barts. Visit their site. Email access is available online. Tell Emil Lee we say hello! 
   
• Many people also have been posting rentals on the rentals page of our Message Board.   
   
• If you own timeshare at Royal Palm or at Flamingo, two Sunterra properties, you should get on Bruce Cameron's owners list, which will be used to provide current information regarding maintenance fees and special assessments owners are being charged. It may become an action group seeking fair dealings and accountability from Sunterra. Bruce's email address is dbcameron@yahoo.com. 
   
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American University of the Caribbean Students (and others):

Sources of Long-Term Island Rentals

The American University of the Caribbean's beautiful new headquarters campus in Cupecoy attracts many American medical students. We're frequently asked where they can stay. Here are some answers. We appreciate Ric Hetzel's help (Ric's Place --- www.ricsplace-sxm.com) in putting this together for us:

1. Contact Walter Kassel at Tendal Real Estate N. V. 011-599-544-5383. Ric says, "Walter is a regular
customer at our place and he does help AUC students get housing." Tendal is on the Web at tendalsxm.com. Mention Ric Hetzel and Jeff Berger's SXM website.

2. There is a ReMax office on the island and they too assist students with housing. Call them at 011-599-544-4062.

3. David Mayhew manages Tradewinds Apartments next to AUC, which may be where more students stay than everyplace else put together. You can email him by clicking here.

4. The best place (and the newest) is the new apartment complex owned by "Mark," a landscaper from Detroit who spends his winters in SXM. His newest building is on the right side of Jordan Road in Cupecoy just outside the front entrance to Summit Resort. More info:

Dear AUC students,

We are taking this opportunity to introduce you to Campus Village Apartments, the preferred housing choice of the AUC students.

For those who have not had the pleasure to visit the premises, the residence is located in the Cupecoy area; 5 minutes away from the AUC and the Mullet Bay beach and golf course, 8 minutes away from the Princess Juliana International Airport and in a booming area with everyone’s favorite restaurants, bars and clubs …

All units are set up identically: They all include ceiling fans and A.C. in the living room and in the bedrooms.

All one-bedroom apartments have the same surface i.e. 650 square feet, brand new and strong furniture and brand new and massive equipment selected to last long.
Four units on the ground level at the corners of the building, however, do not have a balcony and therefore are rented for USD 1,100 per month. The reminder of the 1-bedroom apartments all include a very nice balcony and therefore are for rent for USD 1,200 per month.

Looking for a two-bedroom apartment? Experience a luxury penthouse with two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms with an incredible view from the top terrace on the lagoon, the Mullet Bay beach and golf course and even the French side. The penthouses have been built with a surface equal to three times a one bedroom apartment for a rate equal to twice the monthly rate of a one bedroom apartment (i.e. USD 2,400 per month). These units are also fully and newly equipped and furnished.

The building is also running Cable TV and DSL Internet connections. Therefore, it only takes a couple of days to get it set up from your unit.

To move in and feel comfortable right away in your apartment, we have placed the following:

-Kitchen: Wooden cabinets, electrical stove and oven, microwave, 17 cubic refrigerator, lamp, and some additional silverware, plates and glasses...
-Living room: mini bar with stools, two armchairs, a sofa, two living room table.
-Bedroom: Queen-size bed, and closet, bedside table, sheets, pillows, lamp.

All windows and sliding doors are equipped with blinds and all units include an individual washer and dryer.

What more could we tell you about Campus Village?
We are a dedicated team that is committed to the tenants to make them feel comfortable and safe where they live. We understand your need to be able to focus on studies and not worry about anything else. We always stay available for our tenants and support them to the best of our ability by creating the right atmosphere.

We will be pleased to count you as a member of our Campus Village Team.

You can contact us at campusvillage03@yahoo.com or at (599) 552 0111 and ask for Erika or Michael. We will be delighted to answer your questions.

Till then, take care and hope to hear from you,

Campus Village Management Team.