The Eden guide · Saint Martin / SXM
Your Saint Martin vacation starts with the right setting.
A quiet villa, a nearby beach or restaurants close at hand: choose the setting that fits your stay.
Eden Global Estate helps you find a vacation rental on the French and Dutch sides of the island. This guide brings together the practical differences between areas and the details to check before choosing a villa.
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Where to stay in Saint Martin
Six areas, different ways to enjoy the island.
Privacy and space
Terres Basses
On the western French side, this area suits pool days, family holidays and groups looking for room to spend time together. Baie Longue, Plum Bay and Baie Rouge offer different beach settings.
Plan for a car. A sea view, a waterfront position and a walkable beach are different features: check each villa’s details.
Explore Terres BassesBeach life, restaurants and activities
Orient Bay / Baie Orientale
The village and beach offer a mix of swimming, restaurants and water activities. Villas in Hope Hill provide a different setting, above the bay.
An Orient Bay view does not necessarily mean you can walk to the beach. Compare the home’s location with your transport needs.
Explore Orient Bay / Baie OrientaleDining and beach days
Grand Case, Happy Bay and Friar’s Bay
Grand Case is a base for exploring restaurants on the northern coast. Nearby Happy Bay and Friar’s Bay offer different settings, covered in our neighbourhood guides.
Check whether a home is in Grand Case itself or in the surrounding area: distances to restaurants and beaches vary.
Explore Grand Case, Happy Bay and Friar’s Bay Happy Bay and Friar’s Bay guideLagoon views and trips to Pinel
Cul-de-Sac
This residential area on the French side faces Pinel Island. Consider it if lagoon views and days on the water are priorities for your vacation.
A car is useful for groceries, restaurants and other beaches. Water activities and transfers depend on the conditions during your stay.
Explore Cul-de-SacSea views close to local activity
Beacon Hill and Maho
On the Sint Maarten side, Beacon Hill is close to Maho and Princess Juliana Airport. Alma and Beach Secrets are two private pool villas in our collection here.
Aircraft activity can be noticeable. Discuss sensitivity to noise before choosing: proximity to Maho will not suit every group.
Explore Beacon Hill and MahoA residential setting on the Dutch side
Indigo Bay
Between Simpson Bay and Philipsburg, Indigo Bay offers a residential setting facing the sea. Villa Emeraude is one option to compare for a family or group stay.
Plan for a car and check the exact beach access from the villa, especially when travelling with young children.
Explore Indigo BayBefore you book
Choosing your villa rental in SXM.
The right home needs to fit your group and the way you travel. These are the details to work through together.
Explore concierge services →Saint Martin, Sint Maarten and SXM: what is the difference?
The island has a French side, Saint Martin, and a Dutch side, Sint Maarten. SXM is the code for Princess Juliana Airport and is often used for the destination. Our collection covers both sides: choose according to the neighbourhood and the villa’s exact location.
How do I choose a villa for a family or group?
Start with bedrooms and guest capacity, then check the bedroom layout, steps, pool and beach access. Separate living spaces can matter as much as total capacity when several couples travel together. Include children’s ages in your enquiry.
How should I compare vacation rental budgets?
Compare the total for your exact dates, bedroom configuration and length of stay. A starting rate does not apply to every season. Ask for a breakdown of taxes and fees, included services, optional extras and the security deposit before booking.
Do I need a rental car in Saint Martin?
A car is often practical for exploring different beaches and neighbourhoods. Some homes have walkable outings, but this depends on the address. Tell us if you prefer not to drive so we can check access and transfer options.
How do I check availability and book?
Send your arrival and departure dates, adults and children, bedroom requirements and accommodation budget with its currency. Estelle checks availability and villa conditions before sending a proposal. An enquiry does not confirm a reservation.
Planning from abroad
Your St Martin villa vacation from the US or Canada.
Choose your villa and prepare your arrival with Estelle in English or French. Whether you are searching for St Martin villa rentals or a St Maarten vacation rental, check the exact neighborhood: our collection includes homes on both sides of the island.
Compare the full stay in USD.
Published villa rates are in US dollars. Check whether a rate is per night or per week, and request a total for your exact dates and bedroom configuration, including applicable taxes and service fees. State whether your accommodation budget is in USD or CAD and whether it covers the whole stay; keep flights and optional activities separate.
Booking, currencies and included services →Choose your setting and arrival.
Compare Orient Bay for beach and dining plans, Terres Basses for privacy and space, or Beacon Hill on the Dutch side. Share your flight or ferry arrival details so we can discuss transport, car rental and the villa’s check-in arrangements. Confirm the villa and booking terms before committing to your travel plans.
Compare villas by area and bedrooms →Send a clear request.
Include arrival and departure dates, adults and children, bedrooms and total accommodation budget. Add priorities such as a private pool, a walkable beach or separate spaces for several couples. Estelle checks current availability and replies personally with suitable options and a written quote. An inquiry does not reserve a villa.
Request your villa selection →A festive-season stay
Christmas and New Year in Saint Martin.
Rates and minimum stays can differ from the rest of the year. Explore our festive villa selection, then have your exact dates confirmed. The availability windows shown are not fixed holiday packages.
View Christmas and New Year availability →Your vacation plans
Let’s talk about your dates and priorities.
Share your dates, group size, preferred areas and total accommodation budget. Estelle replies personally to check options and guide you towards suitable villas.