TravelTalkOnline Forums Travel and Vacation Forums St. Maarten - St. Martin Questions on Walking Distance

Carol, I guess everyone's comfort level is different. We have walked from the village to Super U at Hope Estate many times, and up to Rancho Del Sol for meals. My point was only to answer the OP's question on walking distance to Rancho Del Sol. They may have a different opinion with regard to restaurants in the village than you and may want to go to Rancho Del Sol.

With regard to a car, we have been going for years (not as many as you, but since 2010) and have never rented a car. We walk of use the local buses and, for us, that works fine.