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No Limit, Terres Basses (French side) traveler review
Lovely....Visited: December 2008
Posted by florhart
This is a lovely villa with fabulous views; serene and spacious exterior allows six people to have both their own space as well as opportunity to be together. Pool is gorgeous! Loved the new "lazy Susan" outdoor table. Bedrooms are very comfortable and baths relatively luxurious.
Unfortunately, the kitchen lacks ventilation once the sun goes down; a/c or at least a fan, would be most helpful. Also, a more stationary living room couch would be a major improvement. Additional utensils such as a paring knife, lobster crackers, etc. would be useful.
Housekeeper is lovely and staff very helpful.
How fortunate to have this experience.
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Villa Rainbow, Grand Case (French side) traveler review
Villa Rainbow is highly recommended.Visited: March 2008
Posted by rmisaac
The drive up was a challenge, but fun. The hosts were very hospitable. It had a great view. It was a quiet, lovely place, full of plants.
They also had a swimming pool, and a good amount of privacy. Breakfast was offered each morning.
It was in a good location near Marigot and Grand Case. Also, it was near zip-line tour down the hill (which had a restaurant/bar, too). Villa Rainbow provided great memories.
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La Plantation Hotel is excellent.Visited: December 2008
Posted by jerseyride
This was our 12th time staying at La Plantation. It keeps getting better and better.
All studios and suites have been recently upgraded. The staff is the greatest, and the restaurant has fabulous food. Also, the views from the large verandas are exquisite. The beach is a short walk or drive downhill.
It's an excellent value. What more could you want? Stay there!
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Villa Harmony, Terres Basses (French side) traveler review
Villa Harmony in St. Martin was an awesome stay.Visited: December 2008
Posted by zbeachin99
I stayed at Villa Harmony in the Terres Basses section of island. There were two private king sized bedrooms with their own bathrooms, and sliders leading out to the pool area.
I cooked most meals out on the gas grill. There was also a flat screen TV with surround sound stereo inside the villa and pool area. The villa was so secluded and relaxing, I spent a full day never leaving the villa.
There were unbelievable sunsets, so don't miss them. This was the most relaxing vacation ever.
Olga, the housekeeper, was cute as a button. She speaks French and Spanish, so if your only language is English you will have trouble talking with her. She was great, cleaning up the place every day.
In addition, Baie Rouge and two other beaches were close by. Baie Rouge had a great lunch and bar. The lobsters were pricy, but well worth it. Rancho Steakhouse in Simpson Bay area was a great steak outing.
We rented our vehicle from Value Rental. They had the car at our villa upon arrival, and picked it up when we left. Taxi to airport was $40 US one way. Atlantis Casino was nearby, too. Stick with the slots, as the roulette was definitely a house game - nobody was winning.
Watch the entrance to Terres Basses. If you have a low car you will bottom out!
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Happy Bay Villa is very beautiful. The gardening and landscaping are perfect, the maintenance of the house is great. The housekeeper is super friendly. It has a nice layout.
The walk to the beach part is not a real way to say it, and so I give 3 stars because not everyone can walk to the beach. My husband is very fit, but this downhill, viney and rocky path should be termed a "hike", and while it is a beautiful beach there is nothing there. So folks would want to also try and carry towels and drinks, and it is a challenge that was too big for our family to do. The other beach has a nice restaurant, but I do not either see a practical way to walk/hike there. The road is dusty, and it is very buggy in the grasses.
Also, the pool does not have a shallow end for children. But it was a bench seat down to the deeper water, so still not a shallow "swim area".
The breeze from the outer gazebo area is very pleasant, the kitchen is super well equipped, and for grownups the pool is great. And, again, a picture could be taken anywhere outside on the property as it is beautifully kept.
The Smits Family
Rotterdam, NL
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We stayed at Mille Fleurs for two weeks. Our arrival was graced with splendor and breathtaking views of the sea beyond the infinity pool. Staff offered us chilled lavender towels to freshen with as we entered the villa.
Each bedroom was spacious and comfortably cool, and the bathrooms were spacious (as was our dressing room). The kitchen had all the appliances one would need - and a gas BBQ.
You can bring your ipod, as there are 'docking stations' in each room. You can also bring your own CDs to play while lazing in the pool! But, there is a large selection of music in the villa, so it isn't really necessary.
A car is needed. It would be a waste to stay in the villa when there's an interesting island to explore.
It is child friendly. However, those with mobility difficulties may find the steps within the grounds a challange at times.
Sunsets from the terrace are better than any program on a wide screen TV could ever offer! It is spectacular.
Also, the staff can advise you on restaurants, supermarkets, places to go, etc.
Would we go back? Yes!
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We encountered rats during our stay here.Visited: March 2007
Posted by p
We stayed for one week (which was supposed to be two). However, we had to leave due to rats!
We loved the view and loved the pool, but hated the rats.
No one believed us until we had an outside caterer come in, and cater a dinner party. Guess what happened? A large rat came running out of the oven! The staff screamed, and guess what... chewing on a loaf of bread watching the action was another rat!
They'd have to blow up Cumalin in order to exterminate it properly! Don't stay there.
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Happy Bay Villa is simply the best!Visited: September 2008
Posted by jeanjanet
We arrived in Happy Bay after long months of hard work, and were immediately restored by the exceptionnal view. We've traveled in the Caribbean renting villas in Anguilla, Tortola, St. Lucia, Antigua, etc., and Happy Bay is the best value.
Living areas were spacious and very well appointed. With a TV room (flat screen, dishnetwork and lots of DVDs and books for rainy days), a computer station and Wireless Internet, it was easy to stay in touch with family.
The rooms were all tastefully decorated with extraodinary tasteful boathrooms (lots of space in the bathtub and large travertin showers).
Also, the kitchen was fully loaded with great appliances (Bosche and Gaggeneau s'il vous plait).
The pool area was spectacular, and we have to admit we did little visiting. We just simply bathed in the great pool, sipped margaritas and sunbathed. The gazebo area was delightful, and gave us views of beautiful sunsets.
Another big plus was the massage table in the Master bedroom that came in very handy. The housekeeping lady was just a marvel.
The beach at Happy Bay was a five-minute walk down (a little more up!), and was most of the time it was totally empty!
After a couple of days, we met some people who had been in other villas in Lowlands and the Happy Bay area, and they came to visit and are trying to change their booking to Happy Bay Villa. They said that in the Happy Bay area, Happy Bay Villa was the best.
Overall, it was simply the best!
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We were looking for relaxation, and indeed, we found it at an incredible house. It offered us everything for getting the most out of it for our relaxation. Futhermore, incredible views and an outstanding beach were close at hand.
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Le Cottage, Terres Basses (French side) traveler review
Le Cottage was pristine and private.Visited: May 2007
Posted by kfishe01
We can't say enough about how relaxing our visit was. The accommodations were pristine, and the location was incredibly private. You can't do better than to be on the beach with a great pool, full privacy yet accessibility.
We couldn't have chosen better.
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Our family of eight adults just got back from a seven-night stay here. It was one of the nicest villas we have visited, and we have been on nine Caribbean villa vacations.
The house was extremely well appointed with nice furniture, great beds, and the best gourmet kitchen stocked with anything you might need to make a great meal. It also had great air conditioning in the bedrooms and in the kitchen (none in living area).
The pool was always clean, too. The beach was beautiful, but was not really a swimming beach area. It had rocks, so it was not real safe to swim right in front of the house. However, it was only a five-minute walk on the beach to get to a good swimming area.
The only negative, was we really could not see the ocean from the veranda unless we stood up. They had privacy bushes growing that prevented a good view. It provided more privacy, but it took away from the "feel" of oceanfront property. The advertised pictures showed it to be much lower growth. Hopefully, they will clear it down just a little.
Other than that, it was perfect. The only surprise we had, was the property owners had two wonderful dogs. We really enjoyed them, but if you don't like dogs, you might want to check to see if they are there. I think they stay there all the time.
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Villa Harmony, Terres Basses (French side) traveler review
This was an excellent honeymoon spot.Visited: June 2008
Posted by islandhappy
We were very satisfied with our experience here.
On arrival, everything was clean, the pool sparkled, and the fridge was stocked. The privacy and seclusion were excellent. The proximity to beaches and food was convenient, too.
Nearby Baie Rouge was five minutes by car, and offered a tranquil day on the beach with good food and good drinks. The staff's recommendations for food, snorkeling, etc. were more than helpful.
Having spoken to other travelers on the island, and looking at other properties, we have only increased our confidence that Villa Harmony was a great find!
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It was absolutely beautiful!Visited: December 2007
Posted by tanyak
We had such a wonderful time at Happy Bay Villa.
The villa was everything we expected - and more. They even had a pool alarm for children - which was great for our three-year-old.
It was very tastefully appointed, with great appliances (Bosch dishwasher), and a wonderfully stocked kitchen (with three chefs in our family - always a plus!!). They also had a computer monitor with Internet connection, a washer/dryer on the property, and books and a few DVDs to utilize.
Julia, our housekeeper, was there every day, and rarely did we find sand inside.
The walk down to the beach needed some attention, though. My husband and I are very fit and do a lot of hiking. However, unless you have a good pair of shoes (no flip flops) some areas are a bit slippery/rocky, especially after a rain. Plus, it was very overgrown, and needed to be cut back - but it's really no man's land so no one is responsible. The best (least overgrown) way to get down to the beach is that once on the trail, at the first two forks in the trail, take the right path.
We were so pleased with everything, and definitely plan to return! It was A+++!
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We had a great time in a perfect accommodation.Visited: February 2008
Posted by soxandpats
We second the description of the apartment given by the preceeding review.
We spent a week in a secnd floor, two-room apartment with a kitchen. We had a balcony overlooking the beach next to the bedroom/living room, and a back room with another balcony overlooking a small parking area next to the street.
The apartment was very well furnished, especially the kitchen. We had a hard time leaving that balcony. It was comfortable, and the view was so excellent.
Also, the apartment was very secure, especially with the automated roll down hurricane shutter (which we were asked to close every night and when away. It was to protect the furnishings (from rain).
Beach lounge chairs were available. The beach was miles long, and had a gentle surf.
The hotel was about 1/2 mile from the main pier in a somewhat rougher neighborhood. Walking along the road back to the restaurants could be a bit intimdating, given the volume and speed of traffic. So, we often walked up the beach.
In our opinion, Grand Case is heaven, and Zuzu provides excellent accommodations. This was apartment living, not hotel living.
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Villa Rainbow, Grand Case (French side) traveler review
It was beautiful!Visited: February 2008
Posted by jimmiek
This was a welcoming guest house with amazing views. Online photos did not do it justice.
It was quiet and peaceful, and in a secluded and lush tropical setting. The hosts were gracious and helpful.
The rooms were large, they had a beautiful pool, and it was close to Marigot and Grand Case with their wonderful French cuisine!
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This will be our third trip to Alamanda Resort - in three years.Visited: October 2007
Posted by paulahakkaart
This is a fantastic hotel with friendly staff, a great poolside breakfast, and lovely rooms. The location is on the beach with some of the best restaurants on the sand.
If you like St. Tropez, but hate the paparazzi, this is it.
The place is gorgeous and kid friendly. The pool at the hotel is wonderful, too. The two-story units are perfect for families.
There is also lots to do in the area...tree forest walk, butterfly farm, horseback riding, 30-minute boat ride to Anguilla, etc.
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Caribbean 
Lovely.... 
Villa Rainbow is highly recommended. 
Our stay 
We encountered rats during our stay here. 
It was two stars - don't expect more. 
