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Great service leading up to our holiday. Fabulous house and services t
The house, surroundings, facilities, pool etc. were exactly as we expected, even better. Marigot and Orient Plage unfortunately have gone downhill over the past years, but we did find s couple of really good restaurants, and the grocery shopping regarding quality etc. was excellent.
Stephen C. -
March 22, 2012
Encore
Our vacation experience in St. Martin
We arrived on time and were picked up as expected from the airport and driven to the villa. The villa was beautiful, clean and the views were spectacular. The car that we rented was on site, but there were not any keys given the rental agent needed us to sign the contract. We were outside when they came and missed their call, so we waited for a long while to get access to the car. However, the caretaker, Herve, was very helpful and called them back. No issues.
The pre-arranged trip and activities were all great. The help of the staff at Luxury Retreats was fabulous. They were very responsive to questions and knowledgeable. While the villa was great, we would have liked it to be a bit closer to a bigger beach. The beaches near the villa were small. Also, we would suggest that the owners of the villa spray for mosquitoes and / or leave some torches for citronnella. The mosquitoes were the downside of the vacation and kept us in our rooms a lot.
Sandra M. -
March 19, 2012
Lotus
The best view on St. Martin
I have been to the island approximately 10 times. I have stayed at Le mas de Sables.Petit Pont.Jacaranda. Day-o, and Soleil Couchant(4 times). While I love beachfront properties,
Escapade had the most amazing view of any property I have been to. THe villa could use a little updating in terms of decor and amenities(how much is a new microwave?),but, overall it was very comfortable and led to a great experience. By the way,this is Michael Feldman and not Barry Silverman.
Great
All was fine, but the pool heater was not working and the repair on it did not work. Everything else at Amber was great.
Terry R. -
February 20, 2012
Amber
a part of paradise on earth
beautiful house in a beautiful garden ,wonderful place to enjoy holidays,close to excellent beaches,good restaurants and shopping facilities
Juergen R. -
January 5, 2012
Bamboo
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.
we love the house, should have arranged some additional food!
WE had a marvelous time. Great weather,food and fun.!!!!!
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!
wonderful villa, unfortunately bad weather.
Bamboo is a beautiful villa with great views and a wonderful pool. Open and comfortable for an incrediblly relaxing stay. If only we were able to control the weather, we could have used the pool more, however, the gods and the stars were not in alignment. Maybe next time.
John L. -
August 9, 2011
Bamboo
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
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 :)
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!
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!
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
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...
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!
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.
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
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.
It was more beautiful than the pictures and the weather was perfect.
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.
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
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.
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
The villa was the BEST yet!!!! The attention given to us by the chefs, and the house ladies was great, the food prepared by the chefs was wonderul, but most of all, the view was unsurpassable, and the accomodations couldn't have been better. We totally relaxed for one week!!! aMy only suggestion is that they work on the hot tub to make it much warmer, and also the pool. We weren't supposed to use the hot tub before 4:oo which was a little disappointing. Also, one of the rooms had a shower that was not hot. Other than those very minor problems, I would reccomend it to anyone, and all of us would go back again.
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!
This was myfourth 4-week rental at La Croisette. We love the island and the one level layout of the villa
I owned my own villa in Jamaica for 8 years and have rented villas around the Carribbean for 12 more years and so I have some experience with villa rentals. La Croisette is one of the top villas I have visited.
Ma que Bella Belle Fontaine!
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.
Beatiful, restorative week
The view from the villa was even more beautiful than I expected. It was just lovely. The villa itself was spacious and well appointed, the kitchen and equipment was great, and the other amenities were all I needed. Linda was a great help. So, all in all, a perfect week.
Sarah W. -
December 20, 2010
Amber
It was EXCELLANT
EVERYTHING WAS GREAT,FROM START TO FINISH.
SO NICE TO HAVE THE RENTAL CAR WAITING AT THE VILLA.
A COUPLE OF COLD BEERS IN THE REFRIGERATOR ALSO VERY NICE.
THERE REALLY WASN'T ANYTHING WE LACKED.
Frank M. -
December 16, 2010
Bamboo
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
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
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
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.
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).
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....
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!
The house, pool, view and location are beautiful! The housekeeper was cooperative with giving us some space and privacy. The pool man also followed instructions along these lines. Unfortunately, the gardeners and ground keepers were less than cooperative despite our instructions. This made for a most unwelcome feeling of constantly being watched making it difficult to fully relax. Nevertheless, we did enjoy our stay.
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!
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.
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.
We had the most amazing and relaxing holiday.
Th Villa was very nice and everyones service was excellent.
Jim H. -
April 12, 2010
Bamboo