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Top of the art penthouse on the beach - 4000 sq. ft of luxury

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The main terrace is fully covered and located on the first floor
There are 3 dining and 3 lounge areas in the unit (inside, terrace, roof top)
The kitchen is well equipped. You should find here everything you need.
Sun bathing area with hot tub on roof top terrace
We all love gardening so our garden is full of trees and tropical flowers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
  • Simpson Bay Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Flamingo Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Maho Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

First floor bedroom

1 King Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Second floor bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First floor bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Powder room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Second floor bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Top of the art penthouse on the beach - 4000 sq. ft of luxury

Le Papillon Penthouse enjoys one of the best locations on St. Martin, with many wonderful restaurants nearby and a beach that is close to private and ideal for long walks.

The building itself was finished in 2014 after a few years of planning. It was designed and built by a doctor who owned the property. The building is so well made that even with hurricane Irma we had minimal damage.

Simpson Bay Area is a great place. It is a nice combination of tourism and local culture. It used to be a fisherman's village and it still holds some of that charm. It is easy to walk to restaurants and shops so people do not need to rent a car to go to places. But when you are in the apartment or on the beach you are completely away from any outside world.

Overlooking the entire Simpson Bay beach, the comfortable 4000 sq. feet penthouse is equipped with everything a visitor might need. The long list of our luxurious amenities is shown below.

PROPERTY:

- Gated community
- Video intercom system
- 4000 sq. feet penthouse
- Private parking inside the property
- Air conditioning regulated in each room


SERVICE:

- Welcome book with instructions
- Housekeeper comes every second day to provide light cleaning
- Wifi on each floor, each room
- Crib, high chair and playpen
- Washer and dryer in the unit
- Generator


KITCHEN:

- Welcome drinks in the fridge
- Mini bar with nice selection of alcohol
- Filtered water and ice
- Basic pantry items including coffee
- Fully equipped
- Wine cooler
- Bosch appliances


LIVING ROOM:

- 48“ high definition smart TV
- Netflix
- Satellite TV
- Comfortable lounge area


BATHROOMS:

- Organic cotton white towels
- Organic soaps, lotions and shampoo
- Hair dryers
- Decorated with orchids


BEDROOMS:

- Luxurious king size bed with high quality mattress
- Upscale quality of linens
- 40“ smart TV
- Netflix
- Queen size sleeper sofa in the master bedroom
- Safe
- Master bedroom has a view of the sea, mega yachts, palm trees and the beach
- Other two bedrooms have a view of hills, trees and Simpson Bay lagoon with its many boats
- Automatic roll down shutters (2 out of 3 bedrooms)


BEACH:

- Long chairs
- Regular chairs
- Cool box
- Two kayaks
- Beach towels
- Umbrella


PRIVATE ROOF TOP TERRACE:

- 861 sq. feet terrace
- Private jacuzzi
- Long chairs
- Dining area
- Summer kitchen with fridge
- Weber gas barbecue
- 360 degrees view of St. Maarten!
- Decorated with Desert roses


OTHER TERRACE (second biggest):

- Comfortable lounge area
- Dining area
- A breathtaking view of the entire beach
- Two fans
- Palm tree and flowers
- Covered against rain and direct sun


GARDEN:

- Beautiful and lush
- Many palm trees
- Wide selection of tropical flowers
- Private path to the beach
- Two outside showers


OTHER:

- Sound protected walls and roof
- Heat insulated sliding doors and windows


Layout of the penthouse:

The penthouse is located on the third floor of the building. And the penthouse itself takes up 3 floors, making the last floor the sixth floor of the building.
The first floor of the penthouse consists of the kitchen, living room, dinning room, one bedroom & bathroom, laundry room, powder room, and the main terrace. On the second floor you can find a master bedroom & bathroom with its own terrace and walk in closet as well as the last bedroom with its bathroom. The third floor is the roof top terrace with jacuzzi, summer kitchen, lounging and dining area.

A great selection of restaurants can be found within convenient walking distance. To name a few:
Skip Jack - local fisherman's restaurant
Top Carrot - vegetarian and healthy meals
Avantika - very elegant place with Thai cuisine
Sale & Pepe - great Italian place
Yacht Club - a great bar/restaurant to watch boats coming into the lagoon
Palapa Grill - known for great steaks and more
Atlantico - an amazing bakery
Roxxy - my personal favorite, located on Kimsha beach
Restaurants on our beach are Karakter, Mary's boon and El Zafiro.

LOCATION AND THINGS THAT CAN BE FOUND WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE
Three small grocery stores: 1 - 5 minutes walk
Bank & ATM: 5 minutes walk
Drugstore: 5 minutes walk
French bakery: 5 minutes walk
Restaurants: 5 minutes walk
Bar: 5 minutes walk on the beach
Fish market: 15 minutes walk
Casino: 5 minutes walk

OTHER THINGS CLOSE BY:
Carita spa: 5 minutes drive
Harper hair dresser: 5 minutes drive
Water sports & diving: 5 minutes drive
Ferry to different islands: 5 minutes drive
Gym (Port de Plaisance): 5 minutes drive
Golf: 10 minutes drive
Airport: 8 minutes drive
Yoga studio (Jogasxm): 8 minutes drive
Cinema (Megaplex): 8 minutes drive
Medical clinic: 6 minutes drive

Property manager

Simona
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Crib, long chair and a play pan available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No parties or loud music is allowed Only the registered guests are allowed in the unit Quiet hours are from 10pm till 7am
No smoking inside the unit, including e-cigarettes The parking spot is #7, each unit has only one so please do not block others
Check in time is 3:30pm but it is possible to bring the luggage any time after 11am. Check out time is 11am unless approved otherwise

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
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Simpson Bay

Located in Simpson Bay, this apartment is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Maho Beach and Mullet Bay Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing.
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Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten

What's nearby

  • Simpson Bay Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kim Sha Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mullet Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Maho Beach - 11 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buccaneer Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪SkipJack Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Topper's Restaurant & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Red Piano - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Top of the art penthouse on the beach - 4000 sq. ft of luxury pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Top of the art penthouse on the beach - 4000 sq. ft of luxury?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Top of the art penthouse on the beach - 4000 sq. ft of luxury?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Top of the art penthouse on the beach - 4000 sq. ft of luxury located?

Nestled on the beach, this Simpson Bay apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Simpson Bay Beach and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Maho Beach. Kim Sha Beach and Flamingo Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ernestine L.

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

Le Papillion- Chef’s Kiss

Amazing property Fantastic location Incredible views Great getaway
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
excellent property , very spacious and luxurious. fantastic experience with beautiful views and great proximity to the beach
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

Amazing stay in St. Maarten

Absolute amazing place, with fantastic views, great location and walk out access to the beach and other activities. Can’t wait to get back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Awesome!!

Absolutely beautiful condo.Plenty of space for everyone and great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Great place

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marina R.

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

Spectacular Simpson Bay Vacation

We had an amazing vacation at Top of the Art Penthouse! The views were spectacular and the apartment was equipped with everything we needed. We love Simpson Bay and we can’t wait to return!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

henry c.

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

great place

Even better than described, Very well stocked with all necessities. Great location also.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

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

Christmas 2024

This property was exactly how it was advertised. Very spacious. You almost only needed your toothbrush. The refrigerator was well stocked, there was coffee and tea and Nespresso and spices and alcohol and condiments. I would highly recommend this unit.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Amazing property

Well laid out property, centrally located on the ilsland wirh rhe bonus of being on the Simpson Bay beachfront.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

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

Great getaway!

We were celebrating our daughter’s college graduation and our vow renewal. This is a great place to stay, relax and have some fun!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Simpson Bay Penthouse Charm

Le Papillon Penthouse is exactly as it is presented - beautiful, spacious, clean and full of amenities. The manager and owner were responsive and always helpful.We stayed with our adult children and their significant other. There was plenty of space for the six of us!It is located on the most beautiful beach on the island...you won't want or need to leave! Catamaran excursions came to our beach every day it is so beautiful. We had beach chairs/lounges available, beach towels and plenty of "floaties" to use in the water.There were many wonderful restaurants close by and around the island. Our favorites were Palapa Grill, Bamboo House, Big Fish, Skip Jacks and La Terrasse. We rented a car and had to plan accordingly to the SLOW traffic on the island.This property is located beside the airport. The noise from the planes was never a problem. In fact, it was fun watching the planes land and take off so close to us.We 100% recommend this property and would stay here again if we plan another vacation here.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

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

Incredibly Amazing

Not enough adjectives to describe how great this property is. Excellent location, well stocked and safe. We had dinner on the roof top deck and the 360 views is spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our stay. Around the area there is a lot of hurricane damage that has been left in rubble but if u can look past that you will love the accommodations! We would go back in a heart beat!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Simpson Bay paradise

Everything about our stay was phenomenal - access to a private boat and captain, walking out to a beautiful beach, and the views from the penthouse balcony. If you are reading this and thinking of going, book it now!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christal S.

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

Sweet Penthouse Suite

Nicely decorated, great space allowing privacy for three couples. Penthouse with hot tub is truly a bonus. The property manager was very responsive as well. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruthie M.

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

Simpson Bay Beauty

The place was as advertised- just beautiful, so well equipped. The views are amazing and to be able to watch the planes taxi down the runaway was fantastic. We loved every moment of our stay. Host was so courteous and prompt to respond. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Incredible

From the unit to the beach to the location this trip was incredible. I can’t say enough good things about the host and the wonderful communication and allowing a late check out so we can get the last couple of beach hours.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

joe f.

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

Awesome penthouse

Great penthouse with an awesome location right on the beach. All the amenities you need are there and very clean and modern. Very close to airport for convenience and watching airplanes take off from the hot tub on top floor a treat. Owner very receptive and quickly responds to all questions. Highly recommend if traveling to St. Martin. No worries if you rent this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

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

Outstanding!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The penthouse unit was beyond amazing! Clean, comfortable, highly spacious, snd stocked with every kind of house need you could possibly think of - including beautiful plates and glassware. It has all the makings of a 5 star restaurant and resort without the crowd of guests! Truly a home feel that gave you peace, quiet and an immense feeling of tranquility! Was the best stay ever! We would highly recommend the accommodation to anyone! Without hesitation. And housecleaning was so accommodating to meeting our needs it was a real relaxing stay in every sense. We did many of Simona’s recommendations and all were fabulous and truly great! Thank you so very much!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele T.

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

Amazing Vacation

We stayed at Le Papillon in the penthouse and it did not disappoint. The unit was exactly as described. We had everything we needed for our stay. The bedrooms were all large with beautiful bathrooms and comfortable beds! The kitchen, living room and indoor dining were all spacious and nicely decorated. Both the large patio and rooftop deck had amazing views with comfortable seating. Le Papillon is located on the best part of the beach. We were able to enjoy the beach and ocean right in front of the unit with easy access. Our favorite spot was right under the beautiful palm trees. Amazing restaurants and bars and shops are all in walking distance. Simona and Lorraine were both very helpful, friendly and always available. We cannot wait to come back again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Found our new favorite place on St Martin

We loved staying here! This is our 5th time coming to St Martin and we will definitely stay here again! Everything in the villa is as described. The kitchen is very well appointed with anything you or your personal chefs will need. It was wonderful to be right on the beach! We especially loved this. Loraine, the housekeeper, is VERY hard working and cares about the properties she maintains. We really admired her hard work ethic and getting to know her. She was extremely helpful on check-in when the prior renters had left things in quite a disrespectful state. She was wonderful to work with and efficient at getting the property back into perfect order. The host, Simona, was always very prompt in responding to any questions/concerns we had and very attentive. The location felt secure and safe, no issues there. The beds were also very comfortable and the bathrooms were spacious and very nice. Overall, a wonderful experience. We would love to stay here again next year! Thank you Simona and Loraine!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

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

Best Beach Condo Ever!

This condo is AH-Mazing! We just returned and I can't stop raving about this property to all my friends & family. We have rented a lot of VRBO properties over the years and this was one will stand out for years to come. To start, it was in a great location, right on the beach. Simpson Bay has beautiful water, beautiful sand and no rocks right in front of Le Papillon. The convenience of walking down to the beach anytime you want was well worth it. The condo itself was immaculately clean and I don't say that often. It was well appointed with everything you need (soaps, shampoo, laundry detergent, softener, coffee, filters, baggies, spices, the list really goes on & on). The unit was spacious and just as pictured on the listing. And that rooftop!!!! The views were unbeatable. This property deserves all the 5 star reviews it has received and Im sure will continue to receive. Wish I was back there now, having my breakfast on that patio and looking out at all the yachts!!! If you are considering this property, you will NOT be dissappointed, this is the ONE!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

isabelle h., canada

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

Extraordinaire

L’Emplacement, la plage, le coucher de soleil, la vue, le sont des vagues Les chambres sont grandes et très bien climatisée Tout était parfait
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn N.

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

Beautiful location, beautiful condo

This is a great property right on beautiful Simpson bay, with great views and decks from all stories. Condo was very spacious and extremely well equipped. Simona, the property manager, was very responsive and helpful and Lorraine, the housekeeper, was awesome. Would definitely stay at this lovely property again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Simona

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For years I have worked in rental business on St. Maarten. I always enjoyed meeting people and I was hoping they will have a nice vacation here. But I was not very happy how most of the properties were maintained and what the owners provided for the guests. Luckily I met the amazing owner of this property and together we turned it to what we believe a great place should look like. If you decide to stay with us and if you have any thought on how we could improve what we provide please let us know because happy guests has always been our goal.

Why they chose this property

I live on this island for close to 20 years and Simpson Bay is simply my favorite part of the island. So I enjoy the location. The property itself is new, well built, well designed, full of happy and interesting people, and with an amazing garden. So it provides all that I believe a good property should provide. It is just a pleasure to be around.

What makes this property unique

THINGS TO DO IN SIMPSON BAY:
- water sports including diving
- dining (there are as many as 20 restaurants to choose from)
- shopping (there are many small shops)
- casinos
- nightlife (there are about 2 night clubs)
- nice walks
- watching mega yachts passing through tiny bridge
- having a drink in one or the bars
- grocery shopping
- gym
- ATM machines and banks
- going to spa
- hairdresser
- health food store
- medical clinic (if needed)
- breakfast at French bakery
and I am sure you will come up with even more stuff

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests