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Place to stay next year for semi extended stay?
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04/05/2023 11:04 AM
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We have not been to St. Maarten since summer of 2017. A lot went on since our last visit and it has been way too long since then.
Covid put a pretty big damper on our travel, but now that is all kind of in the past, we are planning on going back next winter.
We have never been to the island in Jan, Feb, or March, but this is when we want to go to escape the cold. We would like to stay 6 weeks or longer if possible.
Where do most people stay for extended times like that? Airbnb? Vrbo? Are there any long term rentals? Can someone point me in the right direction to finding a place for that length of time? Thanks so much for any help.
Last edited by Scotty; 04/05/2023 11:19 AM.
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Re: Place to stay next year for semi extended stay?
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04/05/2023 02:05 PM
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Personally, I don't think I would stay in Nettle Bay or Sandy Ground unless the place you are looking at has night time security and gated parking.
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Re: Place to stay next year for semi extended stay?
[Re: Scotty]
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04/05/2023 08:44 PM
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I would be careful, especially with that amount of money, as far as the cancellation policy. And look at trip cancellation insurance.
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Re: Place to stay next year for semi extended stay?
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04/17/2023 08:40 AM
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I stay at Horny Toad Guest House for five weeks at a time and love it. It's RIGHT on Simpson Bay. It's a very quiet property with only eight rooms: four up and four down. The bedroom is large; kitchen is well equipped; daily maid service. Lovely view from upstairs balcony; downstairs units open right onto the sand. Gated parking. Daily happy hours with innkeepers and other guests in the gazebo; attendance optional, of course, but it's delightful getting to know just a small handful of people. I checked and they have availability for about five weeks late March into April. You can check on line but it's probably best to call them and talk direct with innkeepers Debbie or Doug. I didn't find any availability in January or February; it's a desirable property and people book well in advance. LINK to Horny Toad web siteThanks for the info. I am wanting a place for the whole month of February, and either the last week of January, or the 1st week of March. We have decided on 5 weeks this time. My wife will be retiring, and is a little hesitant to be away for any longer. So, we are looking at 5 weeks in SXM. Our whole trip will be longer as part of the time before and after our trip will be spent in Florida.
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Re: Place to stay next year for semi extended stay?
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04/17/2023 09:08 AM
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Scotty--I think your problem will be winter rates versus summer rates. Horny Toad is a good example--rates for summer $130/night, winter $240/night. I think your best bet would be something like VRBO. And while you probably would get a break in rates for a long term rental, finding someplace you could stay for the whole time might be difficult. You may need to break up the stay into two weeks one place and three weeks another. Best wishes!
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Re: Place to stay next year for semi extended stay?
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04/17/2023 09:32 AM
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I'm looking constantly. I'm trying to find the best bang for the buck, if you know what I mean. LOL. My wife will be retiring in Dec. and I want to make it a great retirement trip for her this winter. I have been looking at airbnb and have found some nice places. My biggest problem is finding a great location with some cool amenities that don't cost the family farm. ![smile smile](/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif) For some prices these places are wanting, I seriously could look at investing in a home myself. Anyway, one of the places I am looking at is found on the peninsula of Mullet Bay Pond. Is that going to have the same issue as being located in the lagoon, since it is actually part of the lagoon. The place is beautiful, with large living area and even a private pool. There are tons of reviews and it has a 4.96 of 5 rating. The reviews tell of how great it is, and no one tells of any smell or anything like that. Since I have never even been to that area, I was wondering if it is a good place for any of the experts out there? Thanks to all who are trying to help me out. I do so much appreciate all your time and advice. Have a great day.
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Re: Place to stay next year for semi extended stay?
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I am not familiar with the area you are talking about. I do understand why you wouldn't want to post a link to it here though! ![smile smile](/images/graemlins/default/smile.gif) Best wishes!
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Re: Place to stay next year for semi extended stay?
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Not available for the dates I wanted. Thanks for the suggestion though.
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Re: Place to stay next year for semi extended stay?
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I was going to suggest the same, it is a great area to stay and has you out of the Simpson Bay traffic with easy access to both sides of the island. Lot also with in walking distance.
I would add that if you are going to rent longer term like you are stating many of the places would negotiate a better rate, never hurts to ask, they want their places rented not vacant.
Last edited by Todd; 04/17/2023 12:21 PM.
I prefer the Isle seat
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Re: Place to stay next year for semi extended stay?
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I was going to suggest the same, it is a great area to stay and has you out of the Simpson Bay traffic with easy access to both sides of the island. Lot also with in walking distance.
I would add that if you are going to rent longer term like you are stating many of the places would negotiate a better rate, never hurts to ask, they want their places rented not vacant. Any idea how one would contact Puerto Cupecoy or Rainbow Beach Club? Are you talking on airbnb, or those places directly? Thanks to all who are trying to help. It is greatly appreciated.
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Re: Place to stay next year for semi extended stay?
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04/19/2023 09:14 AM
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As far as I know, the places at Rainbow and at Puerto Cupecoy are all individually owned, so you need to deal with the individual owners.
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Re: Place to stay next year for semi extended stay?
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04/19/2023 11:03 AM
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We stayed at Guana Bay one time. I personally wouldn't recommend it. It's pretty isolated from anywhere, nothing in the immediate area other than residential. You have to drive about 10 minutes over the hill to get to P'burg, which is the closest restaurants, etc. I believe there are some nice villas up the hill there, but not really familiar with any of them. We stayed at Geo Villas, which was on the water, which was kind of a dump, at that time. I believe that area also has a tendency to suffer from sargassum. The beach is composed of small rocks, as I recall, not a really good beach. A lot of people use it for surfing, as there is often a big surf there. No chairs for rent or any other faciliities there, as of when we stayed there anyway.
No idea where Black Bay even is. Point Blanche Bay is of course the area close to the cruise ship pier. We stayed at a condo way above the cruise ship pier one time. Really nice views from up there, but it was a fair hike up the hill to get there. Can't remember the name of the complex, but the complex itself was nice.
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Re: Place to stay next year for semi extended stay?
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04/19/2023 03:56 PM
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pony---Craig's place is in Beacon Hill, I think, not Point Blanche.
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Re: Place to stay next year for semi extended stay?
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04/20/2023 12:29 AM
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Expect what they offer or listed as included.
I prefer the Isle seat
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Re: Place to stay next year for semi extended stay?
[Re: Scotty]
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04/20/2023 09:24 AM
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If you're going to talk to the person, ask them about anything that is important. Bathroom items? What do you mean? Toilet paper, or soap, etc? If it's French side, don't expect anything. Dutch side, they should provide toilet paper, but soap is a crap shoot. Regarding chairs and umbrella, ask them, but if they don't, you can always rent from Craig at Packlight.
Regarding 'one heck of a deal', just make sure it's not 'too good to be true'. Check the refund policy. Also, hopefully there will be some reviews of the owner, wherever you're booking. Best wishes!
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Re: Place to stay next year for semi extended stay?
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04/20/2023 12:56 PM
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If you're going to talk to the person, ask them about anything that is important. Bathroom items? What do you mean? Toilet paper, or soap, etc? If it's French side, don't expect anything. Dutch side, they should provide toilet paper, but soap is a crap shoot. Regarding chairs and umbrella, ask them, but if they don't, you can always rent from Craig at Packlight.
Regarding 'one heck of a deal', just make sure it's not 'too good to be true'. Check the refund policy. Also, hopefully there will be some reviews of the owner, wherever you're booking. Best wishes! It is through airbnb. Full refund up to Jan 2. Reviews are a 4.97 with over 100 reviews.
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