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exceeded expectations
overall excelletn experience, typically with 4 couples traveling, the challenge is getting all couples satisfied with their quarters. In this case, the accomodations were all fantastic and everyone felt they had the most suitable quarters for them. everything was great, the home was certainly over the top. Exactly what we were looking for.
Wonderful..would go again.
The villa is beautiful, clean and well kept. I was very impressed how smoothly everything went from booking the vacation until our week was over. The villa could use some updating, our microwave almost exploded. Otherwise, our entire party was very happy with the experience and would return to the island again and rent a villa.
Heaven on Earth!
We had a large group with kids and adults ranging in all ages and L'Oasis was perfect for us. Very spacious, clean, friendly and hard working staff. Everything was taken care of from the moment we stepped of the plane. It was wonderful!
Andre E. -
November 18, 2011
L'Oasis
WE had a marvelous time. Great weather,food and fun.!!!!!
Villa was awesome and in a great location.
Villa was well maintained and a fun place to stay.
Kevin Q. -
October 11, 2011
Filao
As close to paradise as we could get.
The house was beautiful, the view was spectacular and, because it was low season, we felt like we had a private beach. It was exactly what we needed. My husband said it was the best vacation we have ever had.
Had a wonderful time, very relaxing.
The villa was amazing , the maid was very accomidating my only complaint was that they were late when we arrived to pick us up from airport. Otherwise everything and everyone were very helpful.
W had the most amazing experience of our lives!
Everything was seamless and easy. The villa we rented was exactly the way it was represented by Luxury Retreats. The pictures were accurate and so were the descriptions. The concierge services on the island and in Canada were phenomenal.
Bleu Paradise
Our stay at Bleu Passion was wonderful. Upon entering the villa for the 1st time, we were awestruck at the beautiful and spacious interior, amazing pool and the spectacular view overlooking the Carribean Sea. The bedrooms were spacious and confortable and the attached baths were large and beautifully tiled. It looked like the pictures on your website. The staff were helpful and prompt with requests or concerns. The biggest issue that we had were the tarantulas that came out at night on a few occasions. Overall, Bleu Passion was amazing!
Living the Sybaritic Life!
We are three sometimes difficult to please Latina NYC professional women who got lucky when we chose Sol é Luna. With so many terrific rental options, we narrowed the field down to must have 3-BRs, 3-baths, fantastic outdoor space, BBQ and inviting pool. Most importantly, it had to be priced right.
Sol é Luna met all of our expectations and then some. The villa was is spacious, well-maintained and appointed.
The kitchen was fully-equipped (we did cook a few meals) and all 3 bedrooms were large and comfortable. Did I mention the bathrooms were to die for!
Villas have BBQs, however, Sol é Luna takes it to the next level with a complete outdoor kitchen including sinks with running water, refrigerator, bar/counter space, outdoor Bose speakers, etc. I would be remiss if I didn't mention the requisite Weber grill. This villa's outdoor space was clearly designed for fabulous parties around the incredible crystal clear pool.
Christine, the housekeeeper, is a gem and an asset to this prope
Comfortable villa. Magnificent (!!) view and very good vacation!
Overall a very good holiday. From my point of view should be more pay attention to:
1) mosquito protection instructions. Sometimes too much.
2) maybe to have agreement with the "La Samanna" hotel ( or other) to enjoy their beach and other facilities (fitness, business center, etc.). For those villas, which have no direct access to the beach.
3) for those who are first time on the island, arrange a tour to get acquainted with the objects of the island (beaches, shopping, cities, etc.)
Excellent
Marine Terrace had outstanding views, second to none. The 2 downstairs bathrooms were more dated than the rest and the kitchen could use some updating but the home overall was excellent. The housekeeper and groundskeeper were Excellent
The villa was everthing we had hoped for, absolutely amazing.
Our whole family went and everyone enjoyed our time at Eden. Whether we were relaxing in the cabana at the pool or playing on the beach it was total paradise! The staff at the villa were wonderful as well. I have highly recommend villa Eden to my friends so that they too can enjoy a bit of paradise and make lifetime memories with their families!
Breena R. -
July 14, 2011
Eden
A truly amazing experience, we were in Paradise :)
The home was PERFECT, the staff was wonderful, everything was truly fabulous, it was an amazing island, the home exceeded my expectations! We especially loved our critter friends, a bird who was waiting for her eggs to hatch at La Bastide, our pet crab, greeted us when we opened the front door the second day, who had an unfortunate death a couple days later, and our friendly dog that visited every afternoon, we loved them all!! I honestly never wanted to leave our home in the evenings, in fact we only ate dinner out one night because we enjoyed the villa so much :)
awesome
awesome time, great island and villa.
The most peaceful and relaxing place
Our visit to St. Maarten was wonderful! Our stay at Les Palmiers was great, we would go back anytime. The staff was so friendly, they even cut down fresh coconuts for us and we used it to make drinks! The villa was exactly as the website said-a luxury retreat. Jeremie and Jordie , concierge from luxury retreats, were so helpful, from the first time we called inquiring about the villa until the time we left to come back home, they were there to help us with anything we needed. My husband and I have recommended luxury retreats to our family and friends, everyone seemed impressed. Thank you luxury retreats for making our 10th anniversary absolutely amazing-we will be looking forward to this every year!
Sincerely-April Waller
Lovely base for enjoying the whole island of St Martin
The house was beautiful and had many enjoyable features. The AC in the bedrooms made sleeping comfortable, the kitchen had plenty of cookware and dishes, the pool was absolutely gorgeous, and the location was lovely. We felt very spoiled and everyone had plenty of both room and privacy. We really loved the variety of beaches and restaurants close-by. The almost-deserted Plum Bay felt like our own private beach. We all said, "Wow," when we walked into the house!
No one in our party of 8 wanted to come home...simply fabulous!
Relaxed
Everything worked out perfect with the villa. The St Martin area was a little to difficult to navigate and unsafe after hours to travel. We had a better experience in St Bart area.
Peaceful and Relaxing
We truly enjoyed our villa and the relaxation it afforded us. The beauty of the area rejuvenated our spirit and allowed us the tranquility to mend oursevles. The sound of the ocean lulled us to sleep every night and greeted us every morning, I'm sure life doesn't get better than that.
The housekeeper Cicely and groundskeeper, Sylvester were very helpful and knowledgeable with area sites and shopping.
We had a lovely relaxing time
Vacation was with my parents, wife, one yea rold child, brother and his girlfriend. Interlude was a fantastic place to stay an St Martin a great isalnd.
La Croisette is paradise on earth
Our whole group had a fantastic time in St. Martin. We really enjoyed La Croisette and everyone was very impressed by how the pictures on the Luxury Retreats website really were an accurate representation of the house. The dog on the property, Max, was a very pleasant surprise. We went in late May/early June. If we go again we will definitely go earlier in the year. A lot of the shops on the island were closed and the weather was much hotter than expected. There were also a lot of mosquitoes, so make sure you pack plenty of bug spray!
Great beach, charming villa
This was our 3rd annual trip to StMartin. The long bay beach is just perfect! Lots of sand, mostly sandy entrance into the sea (except when the storm came).
The villa's common areas are nicely layed out. The kitchen has newer appliances; the gazebo and adjacent grill are very convenient. The pool is nice and have a diving board that ours kids enjoyed.
One issue we had with the bedrooms is that they have wooden shutters instead of glass windows, which means the humidity does get in despite all the efforts made by the A/Cs. It is not too humid to be unfomfortable, but it does mean the A/Cs can get overloaded (we had this happen in a couple of rooms where A/C leaked water; the A/C was repaired within couple of hours), and you can smell the sea/moisture in the rooms, and towel remain wet/can get smelly.
Too many mosquitoes this year: could be seasonal, could be due to the humidity in the rooms and in the villa area in general.
The Villa Encore was like a resort that fulfilled all our needs
Very spacious and luxurious. Beds very comfortable and rooms very private.
Service was extremely quick to our needs.
We had music playing all week and love the fact that there were speakers everywhere in and out.
Really loved our stay. The only downfall was that there were a lot of mosquitos. We were later informed that May is a bad season for Mosquitos and that the following week they were going to spray the resort. I would suggest that you have that done more often or atleast before you send your customers. It reduced the amount of time that we would have liked to spend outside.
Otherwise great holiday. Absolutely loved our day excursion to St-Barts with the luxury boat Beauty III. Very nice hosts.
Tks again
Chris Moufrage
Chris M. -
June 1, 2011
Encore
St Matin- Petite Plague 4
We had a great time. Villa was beautiful and the staff was great. Could have used more than 1 day of sun, but cant have it all sometimes. As a group we were very disappointed in the fishing charter. We were told the fishing would be "in Season" and not only was it off season but the Captain we had was very inexperienced in fishing the waters. Fun Captain, enjoyed his time, but he was not the professional we would expect for that type of finanical commitment. Half of our group decided not to go out the 2nd day because of the initial experience. We just recommend your team understand the fishing calendar, fishing charter's experience a little better for serious fishing groups as we clearly stated we are in our discussions about decistination requirements. Hope you understand.
Relaxing and breathtaking view...
we loved our stay, it was clean and we felt secure and safe...very private....
Paula was non intrusive andthere when needed...
Paradise Found in Grand Case
Luxurous accomodations throughout...check. Spectacular ocean front views...check. helpful and diligent staff...check. Petit Plage 5 has all the righ boxes check and double checked.
Having traveled to St Martin before, our expectations were soaring when we booked Petit Plage 5. The villa does not disappoint. From the spacious and modern bedrooms, eack with spectacular ocean view to the state of the art kitchen and gatherin room, the villa is very well maintained, clean and superbly layed out for social events.
Les Quatre Saisons - Paradise in St. Martin
We just returned from our 5th visit to this excellent property with extraordinary staff - it only gets better with time!
Wonderful
Very nice. Must see and experience. Words do not do justice to describe the experience.
Dennis S. -
May 19, 2011
Carisa
Awesome!
Very relaxing. Perfect location.
The Villa was exceptional and so very lovely!!
The Villa was lovely and perfectly set up for a large family group. Everything was impeccably kept and spotless when we arrived. Christina, the housekeeper, is THE MOST lovely, warm woman who was most gracious and kind. We loved having her come each day. We did have some problems with the hot tub and the "Caretakers" just coming in and out of the house - without warning, or calling to ask if it was a good time. We'd just turn around and they'd be inside the house. We felt, for the money we paid for privacy, they should have called before just walking in. We also felt that we were TOTALLY taken advantage of with the "grocery shopping" fiasco.
We had fun!
Encore was even better than I had hoped (which seemed very unlikely). Absolutely loved the layout of the villa and it was kept extremely clean. We were originally looking at another property, but the costs were double of Encore. Kirsten recommended Encore and I cannot imagine how the other villa could have been twice as nice (price wise). Kirsten had first hand knowledge of Encore and was completely accurate in everything!
Bamboo Villa- A Heavenly Retreat!
Our stay at Bamboo Villa was lovely. The facility itself was as described, spacious and beautifully furnished. The grounds were beautifully landscaped. It is located in a quiet, lovely area which well located to shopping and restaurants.
Patricia D. -
May 13, 2011
Bamboo
Very wonderfull and relaxing
We wad a wonderful time. The villa was as advertised and are planning to return.
Very nice
The maids were great and even did our Laundry which was really nice. Super location and villa.
A truly memorable experience
We loved the house, everything was top-quality yet functional. Felt that a lot of attention to detail was there, easy to understand instructions for things (iPod, internet, tv) while nice touches included too (olive oil, spices, etc.).
We were celebrating my wife's 40th birthday with friends, the villa was everything I'd hoped it would be and more. I've traveled all over the world and I was very pleased with the quality of the decor and service we received while staying there.
Bill B. -
May 10, 2011
Lotus
sensational
the surroundings were lovely and tranquil. The view was breath taking. The amenities were relaxing, comfortable and elaborate.
Dennis S. -
May 5, 2011
Carisa
Great Holiday house
Great focal pool, nice open layout, great housekeeper. Awful mosquito problem in the house--swarms live inside all wooden furniture, from bookcases to baskets.
Counting tha days to return to the Caribbean!
Thanks Lucille, Levi, for your superb assistance putting together this vacation, The very reason LR made a new customer on me is your performance beyond excellence, we definitively will get back to St. Martin, still too much to explore, and the villa experience is the way to make the most out of your stay in the island (if not the only way), you will get more added value in comfort, space and privacy for only a moderate increment of you would have paid in a hotel with similar amenities with the detail of having 950% more private space around you! if you enjoy setting the rules of your vacation, privacy, traquility and convinience then try a villa and do it with LR, they are professionals and you won't be disappointed.
Spring 2011 Vacation
Overall, we found the experience to be extraordinary. From the web site, to our first phone calls with Amanda to review property options, everything was handled very professionally and by knowledgeable people. Amanda worked with us through the process with ease every when the two banks had difficulties with the wire transfers.
Once we got close to the date, Jordie helped us coordinate local needs including rental cars, food, and places to visit. This all went very smoothly and really was a great experience.
The property itself was exactly as described and as the pictures indicated. The only surprise was that the two housekeepers were such a delight (Chanel and Sabrina), that not only did they clean the main house and the rooms every day, they did all the laundry!
Ekaterina was on site when we arrived to show us the villa and to make sure everything was as expected. This was a great help and made the welcome extra special. When we had questions, she was always available to help
It was wonderful. Just like advertised.
Rebecca W. -
May 2, 2011
Filao
the villa lived up to its internet description and met expectations
We wanted to get away for a peaceful, relaxing and beautiful week in a warm environment, and this place was really perfect. quiet, scenic. luxurious, and very beautiful---morning, noon evening and nighttime. The island was a nice context provided excellent dining (strongly recommend Grand Case) and a very "french" continental feel (on the French side obviously).
Happiness
We were all thrilled with La Josephine and Rose, the housekeeper. The kitchen was a bit small for our resident gourmand (my father-in-law) but it made for a cozier breakfast time. The rooms and view were pure luxury.
It was more beautiful than the pictures and the weather was perfect.
We love St.Martin's we go their everry year and will go again
We had a wonderfull vacation in St.Martins with our friends at villa La Gisèles.
The villa is beatifull with an amazing view and beautifull sunsets .
we had a heated infinity pool and jacuzzi wich was nice.
The location not so good it was like a good 20 to 30 minutes to get to a store or restaurants and alot of speed bumps everry 50 feet or so i'm car sick so did not enjoy the speed bumps in the lowerlands.
Great time.
Overall the experience was very enjoyable. Really liked the layout of the house and would recommend it.
Wonderful vacation
Ambiance Villa was all we expected and enjoyed every aspect of the facility.
A fabulous stay at Grand Bleu. Immaculate villa with beautiful pools,
The villa was immaculate and spacious. Each bedroom was beautifully furnished with plenty of closet space and private bathrooms. The closest beaches were Baies de Prunes and Bailes Longues. These were the most pristine beaches we visited on the island.
The sunsets were spectacular and we felt safe in the gated surroundings in Terres Basses.
Our vacation at Bleu Passion Villa was truly outstanding.
We absolutely chose the right villa for our vacation. It was a beautiful setting for our 45th anniversary wedding-vows renewal. We had 8 adults and 4 children in our party, and the lay-out of the villa was perfect. It gave all of us privacy when we wanted it, and togetherness when we wanted it. It was absolutely beautiful. The location of the villa was perfect also. We had beautiful views and total privacy, and we had access to anything we needed and it was easy to get to anywhere we wanted to go. The caterers that you recommended for our special occasion also were wonderful. The meal that they prepared and served was top-notch. And so were the people who maintained the villa. Everything that we needed was taken care of in a timely manner. We had a wonderful time, and were sad to leave. And the woman who did the house-keeping became our friend, as she was so sweet and kind, as well as keeping the entire house clean and orderly. We will definitely return with our family.
Very relaxing, as allways.
Mariposa was incredibly beautiful and relaxing.
Our stay at Mariposa was more than we expected. There was so much outdoor seating, we gathered in a different place every day. The views were incredible and the photos on the website don't do it justice. We even had a couple of days of rain and still spent the time on the terrace. The kitchen had a nice selection of dinnerware and glassware. The bedrooms and bathrooms were awesome. The pool itself was the incredible with several floats that got a lot of use during our stay. It would have been nice to have beachchairs and an umbrella to bring to the beach. We think we'd have a hard time finding nicer accomodations.
Quiet and relaxing
Have stayed at La Favorita before and enjoyed both visits.
Fantastic holiday experience in St Maarten with a private villa
We had a great holiday. The villa was excellent. Well equipped and wonderfully located. The pictures of the villa were a fair reflection of what it was, and the island is a great and convenient holiday destination
Les Palmiers
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Les Palmiers is a very private and romantic location, and we felt that we owned a private beach in St Martin. Both Luxury Retreats and the onsite management folks were outstanding. We have absolutely no recommendations, as it was FANTASTIC.
Perfect in every way.
The villa was beautiful and clean. The concierge services made everything easy. The private chef was out of this world! The housekeeping and caretaking were excellent.
Nancy M. -
March 22, 2011
Serena
Very relaxing and heavenly place to spend a vacation!
Beautiful home and the view was incredible! We really enjoyed the entire vacation- liked that there was a grocery store close by and allison was great.
Casa Cervo is paradise on Earth
Cervo is a wonderful villa on Baie Rouges. Each of the rooms are very large with large king size beds in each of them. The pool is fantastic with three steps - great for young kids to play on. The villa is directly on the beach, although at this part of Baie Rouges there is a large stretch of sand leading up to large flat rocks which make it impossible to swim directly out of the villa. No matter: down the beach is a beach bar with sandy access to the beach. The villa in general is party central: the gazebo becomes the nighttime focal point and there is plenty of seating around the villa for large numbers of people. Jean-Marie, the host, is very gracious and helpful. My only criticism was that I wasn't warned that one week wouldn't be enough!
Great get'away stay
We enjoyed this lovely vacation villa very much. It had all the conveniences one could want. The view of the ocean is spectacular and the beach not far away for adults.
The pool was much enjoyed as was the shaded sitting area for reading or chatting.
We did have some very windy weather the first week of our stay, so did not do much sitting in the sun - probably wise in the long run as we did not suffer from sun burn.
Best spot on the island
Staying at les Palmiers was a pleasure. The location afforded us easy access to some of the finest restaurants on the island. We felt safe and secure. The staff were attentive to our needs and pleasant to talk to.
Fabelous - Oceane was a wonderful villa with all the amenities
When we opened the front doors of Oceane we were treuly amazed at the view, the openness of the floor plan and the amenities. We will deifinitely return to this villa. The pool was large, the bedrooms spacious and the location was idealy.
Mary R. -
March 8, 2011
Oceane
perfectly coordinated and unmatched luxury accommodations
Jeremie did a flawless job of assessing our needs and matching us with the Villa. Not one little mishap or unpleasant experience. Every dream came true at this oceanside setting.
Perfect
second vacation where we hosted 2+ families .. absoutely gorgeus weather. Second stay at the "Baie Rouge Duplex" .. Beau Rivage, Les Palmiers. We will be back again
what a wonderful vacation property!
L'Oasis is a lovely home, lovingly designed and furnished. The staff, including the chef, the manager and the housekeepers was extraordinary. The two pools and extensive pool decks were perfect for sunbathing.
St. Maarten Family Fun
Casa Branca was a beautiful home, the owner, Phillipe was absolutely charming and kind and Joel Rambaud and Ekaterina in Guest Services were extremely helpful and attentive.
paradise
The villa was beautiful with an amazing outdoor space..The view was gorgeous.The villa is very close to many good restaurants.Our house keeper June was a pleasure to have around every day.The villa managers were great to work with.The villa has lots of space .
Magnifique séjour!!!!!
Un séjour magnifique,la villa est parfaite pour un couple,la vue est splendide et le personnel qui s'occupe de la villa est parfait . Nous réserverons à nouveau avec Luxury Retreat car tout a été parfait du premier contact avec Jeremie jusqu'à la fin du séjour . Une mention spéciale pour Lucia,qui est adorable,le jardinier d'une discrétion exemplaire et le pool gardien
This villa exceeded all our expectations!
Although we have been to St. Martin many times and therefore have lots to compare against, this villa is very well designed and furnished and in a lovely setting. The staff (cleaning lady and caretaker) were very responsive to our needs and attentive to the smallest detail. To be highly recommended.
Garry C. -
February 23, 2011
Encore
Bogler Review - Le Mas Caraibes
This was our third villa rental with your company and once again we found the entire experience most pleasurable from start to finish. Our villa advisor James D'Silva is very professional and my opinion of him can best be summed up with the fact that I have referred several friends to him. Your concierge Pascal as well as your colleagues on the ground in St. Maarten were equally efficient, professional, and attentive. The villa itself was fantastic! It was clean, beautifully appointed, and well-equipped. Needless to say that we will be very happy to use your company's services again...and hopefully in the not-too-distant future!
Fantastic time spent in the Caribbean
The house was simply fantastic and lived up to our most demanding expectations. Very well equipped and clean.
We had a great villa week. Villa views were beautiful.
We like the villa and the pictures were true the property. It was safe and clean.
restful
Outdoor areas are beautiul which is where we spent our time. Interior seems a bit overdone for a beach atmosphere and while we understand the practicality of leather furniture, it does not feel beachy. The bathrooms are beautiful but the shower/tub combinations in many of them are dangerous. Marble stairs and water do not go together and the curtain sheers do not provide privacy, we had to shower in the dark adding to the danger. Carol and Remy are fabulous and we had a great time.
Not long enough!
We loved the house... had a few functional problems but they were addressed promptly. I highly recommend the chef services!! This allowed for a much more relaxing holiday and left the shopping to others! :)
I would return to this Villa if St. Maarten is a future desination for our family!!
Beautiful relaxing family week
We all had a wonderful time and the house and Luxury Retreats provided an effortless way to have a beautiful week in St. Martin. We were all surprised at how easy it was to do nothing but spend time because the house and the property were so conducive to enjoying the natural beauty of the environment. The furnishings were clean and comfortable, having daily maid service delightful, and the house extremely well designed to enhanced the views, the sunset, the vegetation. It felt completely private and quiet and nothing intruded on our space. We loved it! Thank you.
We had a wonderful time.
Great to have a private pool and home.
Beautiful island, weather & villa!
Our villa was exactly as pictured, well located near all the action of Orient beach but in a quiet area. Everything was explained and we felt well cared for and housekeeping was excellent and our food from Gourmet Feasts delicious. St.Martin is a picturesque island with amazing beaches, great dining and as an added bonus, good shopping too.
Pat F. -
January 5, 2011
Filao
Great getaway
The villa is beautiful. I had the best sleep ever with the sounds of the ocean in the background and very comfy beds. The staff was wonderful and very friendly. We hired a local lady to take care of our 4 month old and cook for us so we had a worry free vacation. There is a dog, Blackie, on the property which belongs to the caretaker who lives in a seperate house on the property. The dog is very friendly and playful. We had a fabulous time!
Unforgettable
Highlights:
1. The villa was beautiful; even better than the photos
2. The staff was fantastic (Adeline, Danny and Peter)
3. The airport transfers worked without a glitch
4. Luxury Retreats did a great job of coordinating our trip
5. Your referral of Fabulous Feasts was a huge success
Other comments:
1. The outside speakers were not working and had to be repaired throughout the week
2. The evening of the reception, 11/27 the light on one of the gazebos was not working which limited access
3. The evening/early morning of 12/3-12/4, the power went out in the area and didn't return for about 8 hours. This kept us from being able to enter the property through the gate. Six of us had to climb over the fence in the dark
4. The keys labeled for the front door (metal double doors) did not work, which left it unlocked
5. The corner of the living room rug is upturned causing a couple of people to trip; no injuries though
6. On 11/27 we were confirmed for a 1pm arriv
It was, as always, a very special family week.
Villa was gorgeous, weather beautiful and being together was priceless! Do I sound like
a MasterCard commercial?
We loved the villa, amenities, security, and especially the pool!
It was our annual family vacation, and once again Luxury Retreats helped us find a special place (our fourth year working with Luxury Retreats). All aspects of our stay were well thought through, and the local support from Eddie Hunt was wonderful. The housekeeper - Rhumene - was extremely nice and helpful. We were less enthralled with St. Martin than we have been with Barbados, Grand Cayman, and St. Lucia - but that was mainly due to the lack of good snorkeling and the island's congestion. But the villa was awesome, and we really enjoyed our trip!
Another great trip to a place that feels like home.
Great trip once we arrived in St. Martin. Too bad that Delta does not fly there more often as our travel itinerary was not very satisfactory.
Absolutely amazing
Sol e Luna is a wonderful house with a great view on the ocean. The bedrooms are very large and clean. The pool is huge and gorgeous with a lot of chairs. The flowers and trees around the house are wonderful. We had a great time
Excellent
From the reports I heard the group was very happy with the Villa
Almost Perfect
Le Caprice exceeded our already high-expectations. The pictures don't convey how beautiful the location and views are. The rooms are better than any luxury hotel. There was an unexpected private path to the beach... and the villa had almost anything a vacationer could need.
A wonderful family holiday
The house and staff were superb , all of the rooms were exquisite suites which makes it nice for everyone-each room was nicer than the next. The pool was a perfect playground.
Lisa G. -
October 23, 2010
Encore
Awesome. modern with an exceptional view!
The splendid view, combined with the quiet location of the Villa certainly added to a very relaxing time. The villa is very mordern and its open plan allows for great entertainment. One can spend many romantic evenings sitting by the infinty pool, drinking a pina colada and watching the sunset! A chef in a five star restaurant would marvel at the size and equipment of the kitchen . The bedrooms and bathroooms are huge with lots of closet space. It felt like "a home away from home."
Perry T. -
September 22, 2010
Bamboo
Hurricane Earl Couldn't Even Ruin Our Trip
The Villa was beautiful, spotless and very well maintained! The ocean views were stunning. An excellent villa for a family with adult children or two couples! The staff were second to none!!!! When Hurricane Earl hit, we were prepared thanks to Angela and Evan. We had water coming in through the roof, light fixtures, windows in the master suite, and under the door. Great idea, tile floors. Angela and Evan were there in a moments notice.
Excellent time sharing with my family in paradise
Ivan M. -
August 29, 2010
Eden
Exceptional !
La Favorita is a beautiful Villa wonderful setting and grounds with spectacular views of the ocean and the cruise ships coming in and out of Phillipsburg.
Gizzo review of Vie en Bleu
overall, very, very nice. the house, pool and beach are fantastic. Some suggestions for improvement would be in the kitchen: utensils and equipment were lacking a bit for in-house cooking an dining. Knives needed to be sharper, utensils for lobsters would be nice to have, a larger pot for pasta/lobsters would be helpful, etc. Another comment is that the concierge did not know about Catholic Mass times in Marigot. We could not find it online and so had to spend 2 hours driving back and forth to Philipsburg. It would have been nice if the maid had left more than 2 beach towels. We had to ask for clean ones whenever we were using them in t he morning. Finally, it would be helpful to have access to the pool and jacuzzi filter. at some points it would have been nice to have cleared the water of bugs and fogginess in the jacuzzi.
These however were minor and overall the experience was great.
the villa lends itself to whatever your needs might be.
villa serena was a perfect balance of quiet cozy spots and openess to enjoy everyone's company without feeling cramped. it has a very peaceful air to it. the beach is quiet and kept impecably clean. the rooms are very welcoming and easy to consider "home" for the time spent in st marteen. the dressing rooms are every woman's dream come true and the windows in the baths are a wonderful way to experience showering in an outdoor setting. the pictures don't do villa serena justice. it is an extremely special place.
Evanthia G. -
August 18, 2010
Serena
Beauty all around you.
Saint martin is a very special place to be. Beauty all around you Great weather great beachs great food and kind people. Being in Villa Carisa was an added beauty . The villla is simple elegent comfortable luxurious and in the best location. You feel you don't need to go anywhere as the villa has it all.
Hanaa E. -
August 17, 2010
Carisa
The perfect spot for us on a marvelous island.
Our villa was beautiful and the staff was wonderful. The pool was perfect for our little ones. We were initially concerned about visiting St. Martin in July, but it was great. It rained at night, or maybe VERY briefly during the day. We didn't have to deal with high traffic associated with High Season travel which was so nice. (We were told that some of the places we traveled to in 25 min. would take over 2 hours in high season.) The location of the villa was very nice also, and we always felt safe there. Having a driver pick us up at the airport and take us to the villa where our cars were waiting was very reassuring on arrival (in the dark especially).
Its all about the vacation!
I have been doing villa rentals now for several years with Luxury retreats. I love the fact that a villa is very different than a hotel because it isnt about waiting on lines to eat breakfast at the buffet or looking for chairs at the pool. We do it up everytime we go with the private chef service and we spend our time together as a family enjoying each other rather than going from line to line. The space aspect of it is also great, in a hotel room you are confined to a few hundred square feet, but in a villa you have a great home that you can enjoy. we also like to take long vacation and staying in a hotel room more than a few days is not an easy thing.
Mariposa Experience
We found the home to be a good place for our family to use as a base to explore the island. It was very pretty and furnished nicely. The layout was unusual. The fourth bedroom upstairs has no access to the main living area without walking around a path. It was not lit well at night and none of the flashlights worked. We mainly used the deck and pool area. It was spacious and had lots of lounging areas. We used the kitchen facilities everyday and found the fact that there was not working microwave, dishwasher or hot water in the kitchen annoying but not totally distracting while eating on the deck with a view. The pool was lots of fun. The beaches, Plum Bay and Roughe Bay, were close and very lovely. Directions given on the first day by Molly were helpful.
The housekeeper was very friendly and adjusted her schedule to fit our needs. We appreciated that.
LA VIE DES GENS RICHES ET CELEBRES...
We really loved our stay at the Villa Belle Fontaine this summer. Everything was perfect fron the view on the ocean, the pool and the outside terrasse. It's the first time we rented a Villa and will reiterate the experience for sure. With the perfect set up (kitchen, Charcoal) we decided to mix resto and home cooking.... It was reaaly not a pain to cook a nice dinner in this environment. The made was also very nice a gave us some good advice for the beaches and stores. everything was very clean and if there was something broken, it took maximum 1 day to fix it.
Perfect holidays....
Great villa for large group on beautiful island
great villa on very nice island. food was incredible through outside company arranged by luxury treats. the food service staff was great also. The general villa staff was fine and the villa manager was barely ok. luxury retreat conceirge Lucilee was fantastic.
fields of ambrosia experience
The villa was great! John and his wife Claire took great care of us. Two of the nicest people we have ever met who did everything they could to make our trip a success. Villa was exactly what we were expecting based on what we saw online and from talking with the sales representative.
Lovely island experience
We enjoyed our visit to St. Martin and our stay at Lotus. The bedrooms and the large bathrooms were very inviting and comfortable after a long day at the beach and touring the island.
Demetria L. -
July 13, 2010
Lotus
The villa was very comfortable and relaxing, loved the veranda!
The trip was wonderful! We really enjoyed having groceries there upon our arrival and the Fabulous Feasts food was, in fact, quite fabulous! The chef prepared meal was great. We had several special requests and everything was perfect. My husband loved his Father's Day massage (it put him to sleep) The jeep was at the villa for us, but was just a 2 door. The rental agent said he didn't have any 4 door jeeps, even though that was what we had reserved. It was uncomfortable for the kids, especially our six foot teenage son. The Scoobi Too was awesome, really fun and wild ride! And the staff was great! We found several great beaches really close by. We enjoyed lounging in the pool and relaxing at the villa as well. There were a couple of days of loud construction though, jack hammering across the street from 7 - 11:30am We enjoyed the french side of the island the most, it has better restaurants and shops. We had a great time and have gotten lots of compliments on our tans!
Perfect week
Villa was perfect, exactly what we could have hoped for! Sylvie was extremely helpful in setting our trip up, and the people onsite were very helpful as well! Perfect vacation, thank you very much.
Overall an enjoyable getaway; no regrets.
Overall the experience was great. The property was exactly what was advertised; new, clean, luxurious, etc. Transportation/Maid service staff was professional, prompt, and accommodating. Guest Services and local concierge ensured that whatever requests we made where fulfilled. Overall we where extremely satisfied and even impressed with this experience and would do business with Luxury Retreats in the future. One observation is that it would be helpful that maps, local tourist guides or destination description materials be available in the villa. Using phone books and the internet was fine for us to investigate our entertainment/dining/shopping options however if a packet was provided that included details such as local food delivery options, recommended attractions, and maps it would have been ideal.
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT!!!!!!
Beautiful! The view from EVERY place in the Villa, was Breathtaking! Complete privacy from the other Villas, and amazingly close to the Ocean. Gorgeous, super clean and perfect location. Gated community and then gated entrance to the home. Just wonderful! A perfect place to fall in love again!
Niesa J. -
June 21, 2010
Carisa
A relaxing, spacious, yet private environment.
The villa was in a great location. We felt secure in the privacy of the property, yet enjoyed a great view of the planes coming in and out, the water, the hillside as well as a beautiful horse not far from the property. We also greatly appreciated the responsiveness of the concierge and maintenance staff.
The trip was a totally relaxing experience
The location was second to none and the home was beautiful.However due to such demand for this unit it probably is ready for some refurbishment.Some of the doors would not lock and it could use some fresh paint and updated appliances. The grounds, the pool, and service were tremendous.I must mention that the staff from Carimo was outstanding and handled all issues promptly and professionally.
Charles S. -
May 31, 2010
Carisa
La Favorita: A Favorite Among Favorites!
We can't be sure what was the best part: the pool, the view, the outdoor showers, or the spacious rooms and high quality finishes... it might have, in fact, been the great care we received from Lucia, the most competent housekeeper among the St. Martin villas. From our initial booking to our return home, our vacation was stress-free and made perfect for us. Monica and Emma made everything quite simple and guided us to a memorable, care-free trip!
Enjoyable, beautiful, safe. Very happy we rented Cala Luna.
Cala Luna and the overall trip to St. Martin were fantastic. We visited during off peak season. Not only did a May visit allow us to save some dollars on the cost of the villa, the weather was perfect and we loved the fact nothing on the island was crowded. Renting Cala Luna was a great decision because it provided us a beautiful environment, privacy, a non-hotel feel, and excellent guest services. Upon arrival, Steve provided transportation from the airport to Avis, then he led the way to the villa. Next, Molly arrived to walk us through the entire villa and she offered excellent recommendations regarding the island. The beaches were beautiful, the restaurants amazing, and the service in and out of the villa were exceptional. Renting this villa came with excellent support services from time of booking to last day on the island. We were impressed and we look forward to booking our next trip with Luxury Retreats Pierres Caraibes.
Family reunion
Every thing was planned to a "T", all the activites, Chef, Villa were taken care of to the point we just had to get up and go. Great job.
LeCaprice
LeCaprice is a fabulous oceanfront villa, with a very, very short walk to Bais Rouge beach in the Terra Bassa section of St. Martin. The house, staff, location were perfect. We found the house so comforting that we spent most of our time there and only left to go to the market. Top of our list for next years getaway.
Les Quatres Saisons is paradise in the Caribbean
We have visited LQS four times - each one better than the last. This villa is without doubt the most relaxing and pampered spot on St. Martin which, in turn, is the most delightful, low key, and sensual island in the Caribbean. LQS is well laid out for privacy and common activities, has a sumptuous pool - large enough to swim laps and drift on a float - overlooking the ocean. It would easily hold 3 couples and probably up to 8-10 people without being cramped. The villa is open to the air yet bedrooms are private and comfortably air conditioned. We cook nightly and find the kitchen well appointed for preparation of simple or fancy meals. Best of all, the villa staff - which has been stable for the years we have come here - provides outstanding housekeeping, rapid on site maintenance when needed, and lots of peace of mind. Villa is well set up for electronic connectivity/entertanment. You couldn't do better! After a 14 day stay in spring 2010, we are already planning our next trip.
Awesome retreat only for the most deserving
Off the charts view, excellent service and food. And great layout. 2 huge masters and 3 other king bedrooms that rate with other villas master bedroom, no bad rooms
Manager and cook were excellent
Wonderful and relaxing villa.
Villa was unbelievale once again. A home away from home. Caretakers Askley and Barbie are great, more than great! Electricity kept going off, 4-5 times a time, don't know if its an island thing or a villa thing. But again, highest makes possible!
Mark G. -
May 7, 2010
Eden
Fantastic
We love this place. It was nice that they finally got an internet based phone service so we could call back to the USA free of charge. The refrigerator/Freezer still has problems and has never cooled properly.
Great island, outstanding villa, wonderfull people.
The location of the villa is key for our group...all the amenities we were interested in were very close and the villa and staff were the best.
We would like to have a safe in at least two more of the bedrooms. We would also like to have the mosquito mister work for the whole time we are there.
This is the only villa we would continue to rent on ayearly basis and we have been coming to St. Martin for 16 years counting this year.
Perfection- Just what our group wanted!
La Josephine was perfect in every way. We had such high expectations going into it based on the pictures and we were not disappointed in any way. Villa's location is perfect. The villa itself is amazing...great property, quiet, relaxing...like no one else exists. Fantastic view, pool can't be beat. Villa was clean with nice furnishings, more than enough room for our group. Stereo, TV, ipod dock were great. We used the BBQ and kitchen. Maid and caretaker were great too. It was the perfect choice! We couldn't have been happier.
1st class vacation in a beautiful home, at a great value!!!
Vacation in Paradise!
This is my second stay at Eden! It certainly could be an anual vacation for us!
The Villa is amazing and the views to die for.
I love the ease of doing business with Luxury Retreats and the service Lucille has provided.
Very happy with our experience with the exception of the rental car company.. please see below.
Lora B. -
April 28, 2010
Eden
Celebrating turning 50 has never been more fun!
The house and the island were amazing! We did have two problems which made our visit a little uncomfortable. The Villa Lune de Miel had some serious plumbing issues. For some reason the water pressure in the house would fluctuate to the point where you couldn't even brush your teeth without bottled water and forget taking a shower. This did put a damper on some of our plans as we would have to wait for the pressure to come back before we could shower especially after the beach. We also had issues with the outlets in the main bathroom. They would not power anything even the dryer that came with the house. The maid service was wonderful and we always came home to a beautifully clean house(which now I am not sure how they achieved that without any water). The location of the house and the Island are amazing and the food is to die for. I don't know that I would return to this house having had the problems we did but I did enjoy our trip.
A Vacation to Remember
We had a wonderful vacation....the villa was perfect for the 4 of us. The outdoor living area was a nice mix of both sun and shaded areas. The property was exceptionally well cared for and our housekeeper was very attentive. We enjoyed the pool every day for a portion of the day.....after 3 days the pool needed maintenance...it took a couple of days to balance out the chlorine. The dining table was outside only.....and we had a lot of biting bugs which was quite bothersome.....we ended up eating in the living room for breakfast, and went out to dinner most nights..They were present all times during the day......If there is a remedy to this, future guests would appreciate it. We also had a problem getting the stove to work properly.....it took 40 minutes to boil a pot of water for pasta! Other than these minor problems we absolutely had a wonderful vacation and would recommend this house to a family that needed just 2 bedrooms.
enjoyable
We had a few problems with the house at first, but they were attended to pretty quickly.
The house was in a great location, and the house keeper was perfect. The house could use a few updates though
Casa Cervo April 2010
Beautiful house. The staff at the house is excellent. The location is amazing.
The island however is not that desirable. Too much traffic on the Dutch side, seriously high prices for food on the French.
One of the best vacations ever!
The villa was beautiful, and beautifully furnished. The pool area was great, the scenery beautiful, and Marc and Pol, who took care of us, were fantastic! We had gourmet baking every morning for breakfast. Any question that arose was answered immediately and expertly. Marie's housekeeping was impeccable. I almost cannot say enough about this wonderful property.
In addition, the Terre Basse neighborhood where it is located was convenient to both the Dutch and French sides of the island. We could not have made a better choice!
I also want to mention Lucille MacDonald who was so very helpful to us before we arrived. Molly and Enkatrina were also a great asset when we were at the villa.