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A dream villa for an unforgettable holiday!
SAINT MARTIN, Antilles Françaises

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10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing Family Vacation
This villa was extraordinary! The view is hard to describe, and the pictures do not do it justice. The entire villa is well thought out, and was the perfect size for my wife and three adult daughters, each having their own br and bathroom. My oldest recently got married, and the seperate bedroom around the pool was quickly coined their honeymoon suite. The locations is ideal, as it is 7-10 min from Grand Case, Anse Marsel, and Orient Beach. Kayaking to Pine Island was a great adventure as well! Maly was wonderful, and acts as an amazing host. We are already planing our return next March! Run, don't walk to this villa!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful St Martin with wonderful Hostess Maly
Two families - 4 adults with 5 kids ranging from 3 to 8 Everything is as advertised A couple things to highlight The view is nothing short of spectacular East driving location to all beaches restaurants and close by to groceries wine shops and bakeries This villa is on a gated community which gives an added sense of security Our hostess Maly was super attentive and very detailed in all the instructions left In addition she was able to arrange all the bookings we wanted with excellent recommendations beaches and dining Looking forward to visiting again
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical family vacation in St. Martin!
Our family of ten enjoyed an amazing week over Christmas vacation at this gorgeous villa. Maly was an incredible host for us, and took care of every request we had in a most timely fashion. She was always accessible to us and we so appreciated her attentiveness to our needs. The house is well equipped for everything to help you enjoy your stay. The outside space is beyond beautiful...with expansive views over the bay and a beautiful infinity pool. Having kayaks at our disposable made going over to Pinel Island for swimming and having lunch there a breeze. A ferry is also available to access the island. Restaurants in Grand Case are easily reached by car, and are most special. Our family had an superb time there, and had a hard time saying goodbye to a dreamlike villa and location that truly is one of a kind and most magical.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Property
Wouldn’t change a thing, the house was amazing the property manager was available to assit with anything we need. Can’t say enough….we will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Well Kept
The view and house were outstanding with all the little things you may need. Everything was in working order which seems rare with most rentals these days. First class!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
The house was in a perfect location and the views were amazing! We only went out to dinner one night because we wanted to hang outside and enjoy the view! The highlight was paddling to Pinel Island on the kayaks that were provided by the house. Maly was awesome and replied to any questions within 5 minutes every time. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Friendly Villa
There were four of us as some who were supposed to come could not. The villa was perfect and allowed a very easy and pleasant stay. St. Martin is truly a friendly Island. The food was outstanding and easy to get. Would come back many times and enjoy it!!!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time at Villa Matira
This was the first time we have used VRBO and we were a little apprehensive. However, this property was above and beyond what we expected. Mala was there to meet us and show us around. explained how everything worked and gave us information on restaurants, beaches etc.The villa was incredible and the view was unbelievable. We would absolutely recommend Villa Matira, we didn't want to leave, can't wait until the next time!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly Villa
We just got back from an amazing trip to St Martin and Anguilla. During our stay on St Martin, we rented this lovely villa and it was highlight of our trip. Maly is an amazing Host, and took care of every detail for us (even down to our restaurant reservations). The location of the villa was idea for us, situated just outside of Orient Bay in a quiet gated neighborhood. We loved being a 5-8 min drive to all the best restaurants, but with a little more privacy. The home is ideally situated. It has the BEST view and you don't feel like there are any houses surrounding you. It's a short walk to the Pinel ferry (our favorite day adventure) and my husband and I enjoyed our morning was around the area. Should we return to St Martin, this is the only place we would choose to stay again. Simply the best! Thank you for allowing us use of your fabulous villa.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane C., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
It was our first-time visiting St Martin, and we had the best time. We did not want to leave. Villa Matira did not disappoint. The moment we walked in all of our cares went away and we were mesmerized by the view and the accommodations. The house manager, Maly, met us upon arrival and walked us through the home. She provided recommendations for great restaurants, nearby markets and a wonderful car rental company, Nono Rentals. Also, a nearby gym for our 16-year-old son's work out. During our week at the villa, we took advantage of the kayaks and paddled to Pinel Island for the most incredible lunch and views. We ate fantastic BBQ at Lolo's in Grand Case. We enjoyed delicious meals in Oriental Bay- le Telegraphie, Sao and brunch at Coco Beach. We spent a day at the most gorgeous beach Anse Marcel, which is a 10-minute drive from the Villa. We took a ferry from Saint Maarten to spend a day in St Barth's- super easy especially since they lifted the Covid restrictions. In Saint Maarten, our teenagers especially enjoyed the highly recommended 12 Metre Regatta- a fun sailing activity for the whole family. And they loved jet-skiing. We also spent a lot of time at the villa; swimming in the pool, making dinner and lunches in the well-equip kitchen, sleeping in the air-conditioned rooms, and just staring out at the incredible view where the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic meet, watching the clouds and the wind in the trees while thinking about life, our forefathers and all of our blessings. FYI: if coming from the US bring cash! The island appreciates the US dollar as payment. The restaurants at Pinel Island and Anse Marcel do not take AMEX.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John L., Landenberg

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Matira
We have traveled extensively in our lives . This stay was absolutely one of the best stays ever. The location , the view , the Amenities were awesome. The location to the grocery stores and bakery was so easy to navigate. Maly was so helpful and made our stay so easy. We will be back for sure. The property is also awesome from the pool to the kitchen and bedrooms. I would recommend this property to anyone . Thank you Agsin Maly
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
What a wonderful place and just what our family needed! We had arrived pretty late on a Friday night and woke up early to enjoy the most beautiful sunrise ever!! I must say that we never got tired of view! Early morning dip and after returning from beach in the afternoon dips were awesome! In short, this house is total Zen! Very well equipped and great living space. Just a short drive to Orient Bay Beach (One of my favorites in the world) I must say the restaurants at Orient Bay came to life at night and was fabulous food and good choices. The service perfection! A short drive in the early morning to the French bakery is a must! A BIG thanks to Maly! She helped so much to guide us in the right direction and her tip on car rental is a must. It included shuttle service to and from airport and our car was waiting for us on our arrival. Brilliant! As I told Maly when checking out.... Until the next time!!! Since back home, we have all been daydreaming about our trip. A sure sign of a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivia Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Incredible
The house is everything and more. It is exactly as described and the pictures do not do it justice, it is even more beautiful. The house is stocked with everything you could possibly need. The kitchen was perfect for cooking large dinners and the provided Tupperware was excellent for left overs. The pool was pristine and cared for daily. The Kayak to Pinel was so fun and easy, the drive to Orient beach was super quick and there is a supermarket right down the road. Perfect location for views, convenience and all around just an incredible time. Maly was an incredible resource, very helpful, professional and kind. This property is a must stay and I am sure we will return! Thank you Villa Matira!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

mike d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Vacation
The property was beautiful and a great location. Only 10-15 minutes to Orient and to Grand Case. Maly was terrific and gave us suggestions for beaches, restaurants, a private chef and a boat tour. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wes O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Can't say enough great things about this villa. Pictures online are the real reflection of this property. The view every morning and evening was stunning. Very close to grocery and local restaurants. Upon arriving, we were a little surprised that the living area was not air conditioned...we are just spoiled! It didn't take long to realize that the open air living area and kitchen was better than air conditioning. The natural ocean breeze was constant and perfect. Maly was ALWAYS helpful for any request we had. Would book this again in a second!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
We loved our time at the Villa in Cul De Sac. It was easy access to great beaches in Grand Case, Orient Bay and Pinel Island. The house was beautiful and matched the photos perfectly, and the owner and property manager were there to help with everything and anything we needed. Couldn't have asked for a better VRBO experience.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

P G., Park Ridge, Illinois, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable home with fantastic outdoor space
We traveled with 4 adults so this was more space than we needed, but the view, the outdoor space, & the amenities made this a great rental for us. The house is beautifully decorated - casual, comfortable and welcoming. We cooked at home several times and the kitchen had everything we needed, including a brand new outdoor grill; we enjoyed meals, wine and game nights more than once at the outdoor dining table overlooking the ocean. We used the kayaks provided to row over to Pinel Island three times during our stay, so this was a benefit of the location we really appreciated. The area around the house is very hilly so morning walks were also a way to get some exercise! Maly greeted us at the house to provide a tour and some basic instructions and she recommended some great dining and beach options which we took advantage of throughout our stay. She was also very responsive to inquiries both before and during our visit. A few items to know before booking. First, this rental wouldn't be appropriate for anyone with mobility issues, as there are a lot of stairs - it wasn't a problem for us, but could have been an issue if we'd had other family members with us. I think it would be useful to include a floor plan in the listing photos so guests can understand the layout better before arriving. For example, the master suite includes a nice, spacious bathroom and dressing room which is down a flight of stairs. Also, only 2 of the bedrooms (the master suite and the bunk bed room) are directly accessible from inside the main house. For a larger group, I think this kind of information is helpful to know in the planning process.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Beach Chic Villa
This was our first time going to St. Martin for a family vacation with our 3 kids (ages 22, 21 and 19). We absolutely loved this villa! It's always nice when the rental ends up being as nice as the photos! Every detail was perfect! The villa is beautifully designed with plenty of comfortable lounge areas for reading alone or hanging out with the family. The bedrooms are roomy, comfortable and stylish. The kitchen has everything you need for cooking a big meal - plenty of dishes, glassware, serving pieces, a grill, refrigeration and freezer space. We ended up eating more meals at home than we normally do. The pool was wonderful, and the view gorgeous. Maly was great from our initial introduction to meeting us at the house and then checking us out. She is very friendly and helpful. I appreciated the texts during the week to make sure everything was okay and asking if we needed anything. We had the house stocked with food and beverages before we arrived, and we went to the Super U grocery for other things we needed - great store 5 minutes away. Elizabeth, the housekeeper, was super friendly, too. The house and neighborhood seemed safe to us, and easy to lock up everything. The island is pretty small, so it's a short drive (we rented an SUV at the airport) to dinner in Orient Bay or Grand Case - both have a great selection of restaurants. We kayaked one day out to Pinel and hung out at the beach, which was fun. We took a ferry to St. Barts one day and explored that island, and we chartered a Captain Jo's boat another day to Anguilla. It does appear that the island is still recovering from Irma, but there was plenty to see and do. Beautiful people on a beautiful island. We're so glad we chose this as our vacation, and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

carol f.

Beautiful Villa and location.
We have really enjoyed our stay here in this house. It was so well equipped we had everything we needed for our party of nine. Everything was in its place and nothing was too much trouble for Maly when we had a question or needed some help with something. I highly recommend this house. The housekeeper came mid week to renew towels and linens on the beds and generally tidy us up. The pool man came and kept it spotless. Of course it was everyone's favorite spot even before the beach. Thank you Maly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Dear Carol , Thank you very much for your nice review Rest assured that the owner and I appreciate it ! We hope welcome you again King regards, Maly

10/10 Excellent

Deanna G.

Over the Top Incredible
The house was everything and more! Very well-stocked, very clean and the views were magnificant. Maly was amazing with her recommendations, meeting us at the house to show us around and was always available. We definitely will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

A Great House for a week with the kids and grandkids
Grandma and Grandpa, two adult children with spouses and 4, 6-years old and younger grandchildren just spent a great week at Villa Matira. The house, pool, and European-influenced modern gourmet kitchen were as advertised. The view from the house is breathtaking. Maly was helpful, saving us money with recommendations for rental cars, beaches and restaurants. She provided us high chairs and portable cribs for the babies. The industrial-sized ice cube maker was a nice added feature. We used the available sea kayaks for excursions to the beaches and beach bars of Pinel Island. The kids really enjoyed feeding the iguanas. We loved our week here.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

As Advertised!
We had 3 couples and 3 children for a total of 9 of us in this wonderful villa and it worked out great! Each couple had their own suite and the kids shared the 4th suite with the bunk beds. It really worked out well. The views to Pinel island were awesome and the pool was great to come back to when we needed to cool off. If you enjoy tennis, there is a tennis academy just down the street and Oliver rents courts by the hour. We ate at the Karibuni cafe on Pinel island and the fresh lobster by the pound is amazing. Maly helped us get beach chairs and reservations. In fact, Maly set up other dinner reservations during our stay as well. She was very helpful. The kitchen was well equipped. It was a great vacation and we would definitely come back to this wonderful spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

What an incredible trip!
The photos and 5-star reviews don't do this place justice. Maly was incredibly helpful and welcoming from the moment we booked the trip. She was easy to contact throughout our stay and helped to make our trip unforgettable. Rooms are air conditioned and beds are comfortable. We spent most of our time in the outdoor living room and pool - it's a perfect place to relax. We made use of the kayaks and enjoyed our day trip to Pinel Island. Kitchen was well-equipped. We absolutely plan to come back again and would recommend to our friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W., Gulf Breeze Florida USA

The house was beautiful, it was clean and well stocked with home essentials.
The accommodations were perfect. The house was spectacular and working with Maly was a pleasure. We all would give this 10 stars and would recommend renting this home to anyone wanting a relaxing and gorgeous vacation. Views are spectacular and pool was beautiful and placed perfectly to enjoy the views.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

kelly d.

Perfect Villa Rental
Five Adults and 6 children. Perfect vacation rental. Plenty of room. The outdoor living area was fabulous. Kitchen was very well equipped. If I could, I would buy this Villa!!!! Maly was very helpful and attentive. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

A Breathtaking Escape Pad
Our family of four, including two teenagers, and our friends (also a family of four with teens) rented Villa Matira for 12 days during late July into early August 2016. The website photos are perfect representations of the property, which is entirely as depicted. The home is big enough for eight to 12 people, and both tastefully decorated and amply appointed with latest-model appliances. It's completely secured and alarmed in a gated community overlooking the Baie du Cul de Sac and Pinel Island and Tintamarre in the distance. North Americans accustomed to blazing internet speeds and powerful washer-dryers may be slightly disappointed, but taken in the context of a vacation to decompress and unwind, it's a small sacrifice to be in a private, luxurious setting minutes from spectacular Orient Beach and the many fine restaurants of Grand-Case and Orient Beach. Property manager Maly, who manages Villa Matira among a total of seven local properties, was outstanding and accommodated our every need, proving a wealth of local on local dining, transportation, leisure activities, and more. I received word that she'd processed the return of our security deposit within 12 hours of our vacating the property, so she's efficient, too!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

donna g.

Absolutely Perfect
Our family of six stayed at Villa Matira the last week in June. Our kids range in age from 11 to 21. We spent a lot of time researching places to stay and finally agreed on this Villa. Our expectations were far exceeded. The pictures were lovely but to actually be there with the gorgeous view, the beautiful breeze, the comfortable accommodations and the unbelievably well equipped kitchen was just perfect. We visited several beaches, as well as kayaking over to pinel island. Our kids enjoyed the many water sports offered at orient bay, including parasailing and jet skiing. Maly gave us several good recommendations about restaurants and boat trips. We were not disappointed. She was also available and quick to respond to any issue or question we had. We ended up taking a charter boat called the Hemingway and had a wonderful day with our captain, Nico, and his girlfriend. They took us to several islands, including Anguilla for lunch at Smokey's. It was a fabulous day, with great food, charming company, and fun snorkeling. Such a plus to return to our villa each night after a full day of fun in the sun. Not only would we highly recommend this villa to others, we would also love to return another time and perhaps bring other family members along. There's plenty of room!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Tammie S.

Exactly as we expected and more
A wonderfully appointed villa. Attention to detail in every room. Maly and Melissa were very helpful, friendly, and kind. We would highly recommend to our friends and family and would love to return someday
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2015