10/10 Excellent
Sarah
5 Feb 2026
My husband and I spent 6 nights at La Vie; our first trip to Sint Maarten. Barbara's place has all the amenities anyone would need and is very comfortable, modern and warm with a personal touch. The pictures are accurate although the apartment is bigger than we expected! We weren't sure at first of the location, being close to Philipsburg but in fact it's ideal to watch the action at a distance and see the pelicans and egrets in the ponds below. A beautiful 180 degree view!
If you're renting a car, definitely use Barbara's recommendation as they know the area and will get you the right car for the steep access. Taxis work well too. It was really easy to travel around the island as most beaches and places to visit are 20-25 minutes away in either direction including Anse Marcel. Orient Bay is stunning and busy but worth the visit. Friar's Bay Beach was our chosen spot for snorkeling and has a great beach bar restaurant with cheap sunchairs/umbrella.
Barbara herself is a gem! She sent us loads of information before we arrived which helped immensely to plan our time there. She even met us upon arrival at the apartment and took us grocery shopping as we had arranged our car to be delivered the next day. Rodney, the driver Barbara recommended to pick us up from the airport, was fabulous and we used him more than once. Very knowledgeable about the area too. Barbara kept in touch throughout our stay but left us to our privacy. We would stay again and definitely recommend!
Sarah
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026















