If you’re looking for a luxurious yet comfortable place to stay, then look no further. Villa 8 at Sapphire Beach resort is well situated for families or couples: walking distance to nice groceries/market as well as the Porto Cupecoy square (several great restaurants, casino, shops overlooking a marina). You can also walk to family-friendly Mullet Beach or the more exclusive “cliff” beaches along the coast (clothing optional).
The villa is thoughtfully stocked with beach towels, in-suite washer/dryer, cooking utensils, covered private parking spaces, shampoo/conditioner in each of the 3 bathrooms, paper towels and everything you need... just pack your bathing suite and a nice outfit for dinner out.
The modern decor is somehow comfortable, and you can watch the passing yachts from your private pool on the patio. A cleaning crew comes mid-week to tidy-up and re-stock.
The Sapphire Beach club has a very clean pool with a small island, a bar and friendly staff waiting to book a cruise or dinner reservations. The club, and the entire island, are still rebuilding from hurricane Irma two years ago, so you’ll see a few boats still washed up near shore and buildings yet to be rebuilt, but it actually added to the island flavor, and didn’t stop our family from doing anything...day cruises, airport, casinos, beaches, restaurants all operate normally. We would not hesitate to return to St Maarten again.
Good luck, have fun and enjoy your stay at Villa 8.
