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White Sands Retreat - Beachside at Beacon Hill

Delightful beach holiday home with Access to hot tub

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

White Sands Retreat - Beachside at Beacon Hill

Delightful beach holiday home with Access to hot tub
Guests of this beach holiday home will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as Access to hot tub or barbecue grills. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a TV comes with a DVD player, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a coffee/tea maker. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and a safe. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Gary Bowie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1087 sq ft (101 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

House
White Sands Retreat Beachside at Beacon Hill
White Sands Retreat - Beachside at Beacon Hill Simpson Bay

About the area

Simpson Bay

Located in Simpson Bay, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Maho Beach and Mullet Bay Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Simpson Bay Beach - 3 min walk
  • Maho Beach - 9 min walk
  • Maho Bay - 9 min walk
  • Casino Royale - 14 min walk
  • Mullet Bay Beach - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Driftwood Bar - 11 min walk
  • Ocean Terrace Restaurant - 16 min walk
  • Sunset Bar & Grill - 9 min walk
  • 3 amigos - 14 min walk
  • The Palms Restaurant - 15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is White Sands Retreat - Beachside at Beacon Hill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at White Sands Retreat - Beachside at Beacon Hill?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at White Sands Retreat - Beachside at Beacon Hill?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is White Sands Retreat - Beachside at Beacon Hill located?

Nestled on the beach, this Simpson Bay holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Simpson Bay Beach and Maho Beach. Burgeaux Bay Beach and Maho Bay are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chao-Hsin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Five minutes walk to the beach. Nice little house.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gale W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will do it again
We really enjoyed our stay It was nice to have a place of our own. Don't expect a luxuries home. It is a older home and well lived in. Comfortable. We were a litte disappointed that the beach bar near took over the whole beach. We will still comeback to here. By the way, no hot tub.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug W., Sidney BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for a beach vacation
Good value for the money. Near the airport but the planes are quiet over night. Great beach in walking distance. If you are looking for a quiet get away from the party atmosphere of Sint Maarten this it. The property is a bit dated but quite livable. Lots of space. Good AC.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Great 8 Night Stay!
As always "The Bowie House" was a great vacation. Lowest price and just 50 yards to a beautiful beach! What more could you want. Oh, there's a small boutique hotel next door that will let you use their chaise lounges / umbrellas all day if you buy drinks or Lunch from them! What more could you ask for!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time
Gary is a great host, all the comforts of home. This is our 2nd stay at Bowie Place, wouldn't consider staying anywhere else. Great location, clean, comfortable, well equipped and spacious.
Stayed 35 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent vacation
It was beautiful time. Everything was grate. Definitely we would like come back to Gary's place next year. Thank you Gary!
Stayed 18 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best kept secret on Simpson Bay Beach
What a perfect place to stay. Bowie's place was within a 5 minute walk to the pristine beach on Simpson Bay, and walking distance to Maho Market, Sunset Beach bar, the Boat bar (to just name a few), even 2 casinos should you so choose. The house was the perfect size for the 3 of us, with all the amenities needed to allow us to cook and manage our vacation like being at home (coffee pot, French press, blender, microwave, toaster oven, washing machine and more!). It was easy to get checked in, and any questions I had were answered promptly by the owner and grounds keeper. There were safes in both rooms allowing us to keep everything secure, and the gated property kept our rental car safe as well. The air units managed our evenings with lovely cool air in a short amount of time. It was truly a perfect place for our family. Thank you Gary and Neal.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Perfectly Located Bowie's Place
What a fantastic choice ! For starters it was a pleasure communicating with Gary from 'consideration to commitment'. It didn't take long for us to make the decision especially with specific needs we had concerning a friend who may or may not have been able to join us. His recommendations were on point starting with AAA car rental. We loved the location, very easy to find and within walking distance to a private quiet beach that made for beautiful photos and quiet evenings. We felt safe walking even on late nights and early mornings before sunrise. Oh and the neighbors were also pleasant ! Also within walking to eat and the Maho beach experience. Upon arriving, we knew we were going to love it ! The name says it all. Our dog and best friend is Bowie and that drew us in also. The home had everything we needed and more. The AC worked fantastic ! So much so, we kept it very low in the common area and I can't say enough about having individual air units in each bedrooms ! Our best friend loves to freeze but we like to acclimate to the average air temp. Coming from the US and needing to travel as light as possible to bring our dive gear, it was nice to have all the beach necessities available like coolers, pool/beach toys, chairs, etc. I LOVED watching the planes take off during the day, but night times were very quiet. We have a friend of many years who lives in Philipsburg that we hope to visit again and we would love to come back and stay at Bowie's Place if he'll have us ~
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach access
Modest home-but friendly neighborhood with wonderful beach access. Would have liked to have lock box code earlier to avoid problems with phone.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Debbie M.

Bowie Getaway
We enjoyed our stay immensely, the BBQ was a treat for condo tenants. The beach was close by and so much calmer than our normal beach retreats. We found everything we needed and close to the Maho area. We also used your recommendation for the rental car, no problems. We did find extra effort with the door locks so hope all was closed when we left! Deb
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022