John was incredibly responsive and helpful, beginning with pre-booking questions and pre-stay booking of excursions. When we arrived, John and Gwen met us at the rental and immediately helped us resolve problems with our rental car and helped us find a spot for dinner, including connecting us with drivers for taxis through our stay. The home was impeccably clean and exactly, if not better and more expansive, than pictured. Daily cleaning service kept it clean and comfy through our stay. The views were breathtaking from the main floor and in every direction from the rooftop deck, which was exclusively ours. On NYE we watched fireworks shows in both directions from the deck. We didn’t use the pool much since the water was pretty cold in late Dec/early Jan, but we prefer the beach anyway. The famous Maho beach is a short walk away—it’s busy but the sand and water are great, and there is always lots of entertainment with the planes landing and an international smattering of selfie-takers. Just beside the beach is the sunset bar, which is touristy but good for a drink during sunset. Just a few minutes drive away is Mullet Bay beach which was one of our favorites for less crowds and great sand and easy waves for the kids. Probably our favorite day was one spent on Pinel Island-a definite must in St Martin. While there is still plenty of evidence of Irma’s destruction, St Martin is definitely restored enough to make it worth the trip. We had many amazing meals on the French side. We also cooked some meals in the kitchen, which was reasonably stocked with pots/pans, utensils, etc. The rental is a few minutes drive to the airport and to a grocery store, and a great location for getting anywhere on the island. We had a very confortable and fun stay.