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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
OYSTER POND
  • Dawn Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Orient Bay Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Coconut Grove Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Grand Case (SFG-L'Esperance)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Carpe Diem, magnificent view of the marina

Carpe Diem is getting a makeover ... we will be happy to welcome you in October.

Carpe Diem, magnificent villa located on the heights of Oyster Pond at Dawn Beach, splendid sea view, facing the marina and Saint Barth. It is located on the Dutch side, on the border with the French side.
Spacious and luxurious, very well ventilated, it is ideally placed on a hill, not overlooked, in a very quiet area, close to all amenities, restaurants and beaches. A 5 minute walk from Dawn Beach, 10 minutes by car from the large Orient Bay beach and 15 minutes from Grand Case where you will find all the French and local gastronomy.

The villa is composed of a spacious living room, a dining room, an equipped kitchen, 3 independent comfortable bedrooms with private bathrooms and WC and 1 laundry room.

The house is placed in a 2,500 m2 wooded setting where you will find the swimming pool and a covered terrace for meals.


Property manager

Mélanie et Patrick
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oyster Pond

Located near the beach, this villa is in Oyster Pond, a neighbourhood in Oyster Pond. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Orient Bay Beach and Maho Beach. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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OYSTER POND

What's nearby

  • Oyster Bay Marina - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dawn Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Orient Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Orient Bay - 12 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Coconut Grove Beach - 15 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Grand Case (SFG-L'Esperance) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bikini Beach - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Monchi's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fat Boy Jimmy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rancho del Sol - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pirate Hideout Beach Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Carpe Diem, magnificent view of the marina have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Carpe Diem, magnificent view of the marina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Carpe Diem, magnificent view of the marina?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carpe Diem, magnificent view of the marina?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carpe Diem, magnificent view of the marina located?

Located in Oyster Pond, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Oyster Bay Marina and Dawn Beach. Coralita Beach and Gibb's Bay Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great island escape

Beautiful house and great view. Better in person than in pictures. Kitchen very well stocked. We stayed with three kids ages 3-9 and it was a great spot. A handful of great restaurants very close. Two small markets for essentials near by. Host gave great suggestions and was very responsive! Would come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely beautiful vacation home on Oyster Pond

This home is even more beautiful in person than in pictures. We particularly liked the very functional outdoor space and large swimming pool. 3 bedrooms each with their own bathroom and a shared half bath was perfect for our family. The kitchen was very well stocked! Please be aware the driveway is very steep, so select your rental vehicle accordingly. Thank you Melanie for sharing this beautiful property with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oyster Pond

Beautiful views, beaches, quite area of St. Maarten,on the border with the French side.Very comfortable, lovely pool and lovely hostsand manager. Magnifique, and great bakeryand restaurants 5 minutes away.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View and Relaxing

This was a relaxing vacation for myself and my adult children. The house and pool were fantastic with a beautiful view. We found ourselves just wanting to relax at the pool to swim, read and enjoy the view. Such a friendly place.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Coastline E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding Views

What a great quiet place to stay. Beautiful views and privacy. Location is excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay. Highly recommended

First time at this property - it did not disappoint. This was our first time back in St Martin since the 2017 hurricane. We loved every minute of our 10 day stay. The villa was clean, well appointed (everything you need if you’re cooking). The property manager (Maryse) met us on arrival to provide keys, briefing etc. she was always available to answer any questions :) I would recommend this villa
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luxurious perch atop Oyster Bay

Patrick and Mélanie are truly wonderful hosts and people. They made us feel welcome and spent just the right amount of time showing us all of the features of the house. They really are dear people. The house is spectacular. From its private perch atop the hillside overlooking Oyster Bay, its spacious and luxurious layout to its proximity to fine stores and restaurants. From this location you are able to take a short walk to a fine French pastry shop, which also doubles as a wonderful grocery store and a morning coffee shop. In addition, you can walk to three different top notch restaurants, two French and one Italian. Dawn Beach is also close by with its crystal clear turquoise water and warm welcoming sand. You really don’t need to go far to have a wonderful time, or just stay at home and lounge on the big and wide patio deck, facing the ocean and cool off in the beautiful pool. On those days when you don’t go out to eat, the kitchen in the house is fully equipped and modern. Everything you need to cook and prepare wonderful gourmet meals is available. You are a short drive away from great French supermarkets like Leader Price or Carrefour. Everything about this rental was a 10! We hope to come back to stay at Mélanie and Patrick’s property again.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnificent Oyster Pond Marina Views

We were exceptionally pleased with the property. The views of the Oyster Pond Marina are stunning. Sunrises from the patio area were gorgeous! The entire check in and check out process was very easy. The property manager met us at the house and walked us through everything. The owners stopped by to meet us halfway through our stay to verify that everything was going well. We found that to be a very nice touch. They even offered some suggestions for dinners in the local area. The house is very spacious with a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, living room, three bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, and laundry area. The outside patio has both covered and open areas. There was ample seating outside for eating, social gathering, and pool lounging. We're very much looking forward to staying there again!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

This is the second time we have stayed at this villa. The owners and host Maryse are very accommodating and answer any questions quickly. It is decorated beautifully and the pool and view are amazing! We were here 2 weeks with our kids and parents and had plenty of room. We didn’t even leave the house a few days. It’s in oyster pond which is our favorite part of the island to stay on. Not sure we will ever stay anywhere else but this villa!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seize the day!

Beautiful experience overall from booking to our correspondence to our stay. Very accurate description. Wonderful location. Booking a car when you get here is a must due to the location of the property in the hills. Maryse the property manager is very helpful with that. Fabulous pool overlooking Oyster Pond. Fully equipped with everything we needed for our stay. Patrick and Mélanie (property owners) were always available and responded quickly with any questions we had. We would highly recommend this property
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home with wonderful views!

Carpe Diem was perfectly suited for our family of four. The upper level gave our 2 young adult kids their own rooms along with bathrooms while we thoroughly enjoyed having the master suite on the main level with walk out to the pool deck. The views from the deck were lovely and watching the sun come up was a treat. Although there are some dining establishments in the near vicinity...our favourite was Big Fish (highly recommend) at the Oyster Pond resort which was a 10 min walk, having a car is essential to visit any of the nice beaches as the ones near Oyster Pond are less than desirable. During our stay there was daytime construction going on next door, with a new build going up, so heading off to explore the beaches during the day was a good alternative. Melanie and property managers Cathy and Maryse were all lovely and accommodating and all communications were very efficient. We would definitely recommend this beautiful home and hope to return at some point in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible experience!

A couple friends and I stayed at Patrick and Melanie's villa for 3 weeks and we had really a perfect experience. The home and the views are exactly as pictured/described. If something went wrong (which wasn't common), the property manager or the owners themselves were extremely responsive. The location is near a bunch of amenities but is tucked enough away from the hustle around us. They did recommend we have a rental car which was a great suggestion as we used it often but nothing is ever too far...Phillipsburg a 15 minute drive, Grand Case 20. We couldn't have enjoyed ourselves more!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Bruce M., Baden, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

The view is incredible. The 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms were really handy. The pool is a must have.

In a beautiful location overlooking Oyster Pond. A bit of construction going on as there is still rebuilding going on from the hurricane 5 years ago. Nothing so much to bother us. From this property everything is only a max of 20 minutes away.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous view

We have been going to the island for many years and stayed at many villas. This one is hard to beat! The house is spacious enough for a family. We had 4 adults and 2 kids. The pool was wonderful and the views are spectacular! Will definitely be staying here again soon. Maryse was available whenever we needed her and the check in and out process was extremely easy.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter getaway

After 2 LONG years, we finally completed our dream vacation. This is a beautiful home with amazing views. The renovations were great and the pool was perfect to relax in after a hard day at the beach. Although, we did have to sweep the floors and wash the counters, plus sand in the shower, was not the best, first impression. Overall, would not hesitate to stay here again. Todd M
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esther S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oyster Pond

We enjoyed our stay at Oyster Pond. It was a nice and quiet area to stay. We would definitely stay here again. Very close to restaurants and the Bread and Butter for fresh croissants everyday. Beautiful views. Thank you so much Patrick and Melanie.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

brian s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reflection and Healing

This property is as shown on the site with some upgrades (furniture, pool, patio, etc.). The view is breathtaking. Hurricane damaged marina is still noticeable, but it does not deter from the lovely view of the bay, St. Bart's in the distance, or the boats docking in the bay. We had very responsive contact with the owners. We had to reschedule due to the Covid pandemic and they were able to work with us to rebook. The location is LITERALLY less than a mile from the french border. This made it very easy to tour the french side of the island. We took one-half day and drove around the whole island. There are many places to eat close by as well as a grocery. We have rented homes all over the world, and especially in the carribean. We wished we would have known about the grocery store close to the house on the french side before arriving. We could have purchased food for a couple of days then went to the major supermarket later. This was a very relaxing place. What the owners did not know was that we had lost our son 6 weeks before this trip. So, this became a place of healing and reflection for us. Thank You. You can not go wrong renting this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marina V., Brooklyn, NY, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise))

It was a very beautiful house with amazing view, in a quiet area, but close to many beautiful beaches and good restaurants. The house itself had a lot of space for our family of 6. It has a lot of light and is tastefully decorated. We had great time and will definitely return when we decide to come back to the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

renee l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

little heaven

we just back from a 2 weeks stay. this villa is well protected inside a gated community. The inside of the villa is spotless ,and well taking care off. some new furnitures, in and out. kitchen has every thing for 6 people. the view from the master bedroom ,and the large deck , on the ocean is just amazing. the night no noises around ,very quiet.Just the stars. The manager is very helpfull for every details on any subject on the island. definitively need of a car to go around. No signs on the roads, and the maps are very simple the beaches are very nice with some very busies ,and other pretty empty. I will come back again ,in the same villa, every thing was perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Aidan F., White Plains, NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Laid back and easygoing

Carpe Diem is perfect for a family or group looking for a low-key relaxing vacation. The house is very well laid out with great access to the extensive terrace which runs the full width of the property and includes a new swimming pool. There are multiple areas to hang out and the new patio furniture is very comfortable. There is a small food market and a couple of restaurants 5 minutes away (more re-opening all the time including the Westin at Dawn Beach). The Carrefour supermarket in Phillisburg (15 mins) is huge and has everything. Cooking in the kitchen was easy, there are lots of utensils, pots and pans, and enough crockery and cutlery for a large group. We ate at the main dining table a few times but mostly outdoors looking at the sun/moonlight reflecting on the sea. There was no loud music or late night noise so it's a perfect location for star gazing and a peaceful night's sleep. A hire car is essential and we had some great day trips to Grande Case and Phillibsburg (checkout the Holland House hotel for great sunset cocktails and food). We also took the high speed ferry to St Barths - it is expensive but well worth it. A couple of things to note, especially since the island is still recovering from hurricane damage: the local roads can be a little rough, and the view from the property does look out over the damaged marina of Oyster Pond but this didn't detract from the wonderful panoramic views of St Barths and the ocean beyond the headland (plus tourism helps the rebuilding effort). The satellite TV has mostly French channels. There is no railing separating the terrace from the drop to the lower garden level so I don't believe the property is suitable for young children. Overall we (family of 4 with 2 older daughters) had a very relaxing and enjoyable week at Carpe Diem.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Carpe Diem Villa

Overall, our stay at the Carpe Diem Villa was excellent. We were the first guests following a major renovation of the property, which only improved upon the features described on the VRBO site. There were some minor hiccups in the beginning with post-renovation pick-ups and communication, but these were dealt with swiftly by the property manager (Maryce). The new swimming pool is exceptional and offers unique views of Oyster Pond throughout the day and evening. The accommodations were top-notch...clean, well designed, furnished with everything needed for a comfortable stay, and with just the right amount of privacy for a relaxing and invigorating vacation. We would not hesitate to select Carpe Diem again when returning to the island.
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

ANNIE B., CANADA

Magnifique vue, endroit calme WOW

Résidence très bien située, vue magnifique, endroit calme et paisible. Résidence bien entretenue, très propre, spacieux pour 6 personnes , on était à notre 4ième visite sur l'île et c'est la résidence qu'on va relouer garantie pour notre prochain séjour. Les propriétaires sont vraiment gentils Nous recommandons vraiment cette villa. :-)

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Odile et Patrick M., La Selle La Forge

Séjour inoubliable

Nous avons passé 10 jours à Carpe Diem . Villa très agréable et très confortable située dans un endroit calme où il fait bon se reposer . La vue sur la marina et l'océan est magnifique . Merci à Mélanie et Patrick pour ce séjour d'exception Adresse à conserver et à recommander Marie-O et Pat

10/10 Excellent

claude R.

excellent parfait

Après être restés 3 semaines à Carpe Diem ,ce fut un séjour des plus enrichissant. Villa d exception ,vue imprenable et paysage de carte postale Un grand merci à Patrick et Mélanie pour leur gentillesse et leur soucis de bien être cordialement Maryse Claude

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