St. Marie accommodation from NZ$320

From the get go, the communications with the property manager were responsive and smooth. The house was clean and exactly as advertised. The house had everything we needed in the kitchen (from spices to kitchen tools we were covered) and the grill was perfect for outdoor cooks. Big spacious rooms allowed for our group to all have their own space. In the evening with the sliding doors and front doors open it provided a refreshing breeze. As mentioned its a bit of a steep slope down to the driveway so be careful if the car is loaded up, we had a small SUV and no clearance issues.

Loekie and Piet coordinated and tracked our flight arrival and were there to meet us at the property and provide a wonderful orientation - doing this even after our flight was six hours late. This orientation was so helpful there was no need to communicate or ask any questions during the stay. Loekie, knowing we were coming for a family Christmas gathering, even put up a Christmas tree and hung lights across the back patio. The property was beyond lovely - beautiful gardens, bird song all around, very (very) peaceful. Located in a neighborhood with a stellar beach and three restaurants so that you could stay put if you desire, or within easy distance to other restaurants, beaches and sites if you want to get out and explore. A car is needed to fully appreciate this location. We cooked a few meals at the villa, grilling down by the pool while watching the sun sink below the horizon, and we also ate out at several of the local restaurants. At night we'd just sit out on the back porch with all the lights off taking in the expansive view, watching the moonlight reflect off the water and the cruise ships and other cargo vessels slowly make their way back and forth. A highly recommended, quality property if you're looking for quiet, views, exploring, and peaceful gatherings with family or friends.

We had a very pleasant stay at this villa and very much enjoyed ourselves. We got to see much of the island and it was wonderful to have a quiet place to retreat to. We took advantage of the resort for some delicious meals as well as having a full kitchen to work with for when we just wanted to eat in. The hosts were wonderful and the advanced information about how to use the various features were quite helpful. As other reviews have noted, opening up the house to a cross-breeze really helps with the comfort on hot days and/or with any insects. We had a couple of interactions with the hosts during our stay -- they were able to help us with some recommendations for particular activities as well as assist us when the internet briefly went out (there was construction going on nearby). Very well managed and we'd be happy to visit again.