La Caravelle: very close to the beach, close to the sea, serenity and comfort

My husband and I stayed at La Caravelle for 12 days. The property was exactly as advertised. Elisa met us at the gate, provided our keys, and gave us an overview of the unit. She also provided drinks / snacks so that we were able to enjoy a travel break before hitting the grocery store. She was awesome!!! The reason I gave the check-in process a 4 vs 5 star rating is because the initial written instructions could have been clearer. There are two entrance gates to the property and we went to the first (side) gate and waited there before we realized it wasn’t the right place. The kitchen was well appointed and everything worked well, and there were several extra items that are not always provided at other VRBOs. The views/deck were wonderful and we especially enjoyed seeing the large yachts moored in the bay. There was a small grocery, a bakery, and several good restaurants within a two min walk. The setup of the villas around multiple pools ensured they were not busy, so it was almost as though the closest pool was a private pool. The beach is wide but not great for swimming, although there are a couple places you could go into the surf. From a drawback perspective, the general area is not the greatest - you can tell it hasn’t fully recovered from the hurricane, but it was not unsafe, there was secure parking, and its location is convenient to key beaches. Also, the bed is extra, extra firm. Even though we have a firm mattress at home, it took us a few days to adjust.

The property is perfectly located almost IN the sea - deck time is always a perfect mix of sea breeze and surf. The condo is spotless and very well appointed. The pool is clear, clear, and refreshing. The only thing that might bother some is the slight noise from the resto next door, Mezza Luna. But they are always done by 11pm and the food there is perfection!

Property lived up to the information listed on the VRBO site. Very clean and well appointed. Washing machine worked well and is a must if staying longer than a week. Property manager always available.

The property was perfect for our little family. Loved view and the glass fence around the patio - ideal if you have little kids! The beach was nice and the pool too. Enjoyed the close proximity to excellent restaurants.

This is a gem of a condo/townhouse. The space is well-appointed, spotlessly clean, and basically IN the ocean. The only down side is for those who may want to swim in the ocean here - it's doable, but not as perfect as the many other beaches on the island. We recommend enjoying the condo, using the pool, your deck, and the beach sand and then heading around the island to enjoy the days at any of the other beaches within 10 minutes drive. The hosts are amazing and everything was beyond perfect! We look forward to coming back again soon.

the property was perfect at a great location we stayed for a month and had a great time. The property manger was excellent and the weekly cleaning service was perfect. The island is beautiful with 37 great beaches and numerous great restaurants. we were fortunate to be there during Mardi Gras and had a great time viewing the parade. would definitely return

This apartment is wonderfully situated right next to the ocean and at the end of the Nettle Bay beach. You have a lot of privacy; there’s an attractive back deck, and you can sleep with the sounds of the waves lapping the shore. The apartment itself is very well equipped with quality appliances and tasteful furnishings (I suppose that means it matched our tastes but still…). A lot of thought and care has gone into the layout and contents of this unit. Elisa and Didier were extremely friendly and responsive. A great experience.

Spotless charming Won gave you that vacation feeling immediately ELISA could not of been nicer ,i've stayed in many places in Saint Maarten nothing compares to this property

Amazing location!! Beautiful sun deck with lounge chairs, and patio furniture. Open the gate and you are steps away from the ocean. You can fall asleep to the sound of the ocean waves. 3 of us stayed comfortably in the unit with 2 in the bedroom, and one on the convertible couch. The residence is gated and secure, and also includes a safe inside the condo. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare several meals during the week. The dishwasher and washing machine were easy to use to keep clean dishes, towels, and sheets throughout our stay. This is the end unit in the residence which makes for a quiet retreat. You can also walk next door to restaurant Mezza Luna for delicious upscale mediterranean fare (home made pastas), down a little further to Layla's beach club for music and dancing. Across the street is a delicious bakery with many options for breakfast and lunch (amazing quiche). Next to the bakery is a gas station/market that has everything you need in the event that you have forgotten something. Hotel Mercure is also across the street with a delicious restaurant and bar Les Voiles serving Carribean cocktails and fresh fish. We easily rented a car from the airport and returned it when we arrived back to the airport for departure. Super-U supermarket was a 5 minute drive. Night life in Simpson Bay and Beacon Hill were less than 15 minutes away. Marigot was only a 5 minute drive, and Orient bay only about 20 minutes drive. Elisa was easily accessible prior to our check-in and during our stay. She helped us with all of our questions prior to booking the residence and responded quickly with any questions we had during our stay. Check-in and check-out were easy and smooth. We had everything we needed during our stay and had an amazing time in St. Martin. We hope to return again!! Thank you, Elisa!!

For us, this place was heaven. Great quiet location at the end of the property, and great location on the island to get around to see everything (definitely recommend having a car) and the property manager Elisa is fantastic. The only downside for some would be that the beach is fairly windy and the water somewhat rough at times so not ideal if you're looking to spend a lot of time on a beach. Lots of beautiful beaches close by though. And the food at Mezza Luna next door is fantastic!