St. Martin - Sint Maarten Vacation Rentals

Make a vacation rental in St. Maarten or St. Martin your home base for enjoying this delightful Caribbean getaway.

This 37-square-mile island, situated about 160 miles east of Puerto Rico, is shared by two nations. St. Maarten, on the south side of the island, is under Dutch rule, while St. Martin on the north side is governed by the French. The border is marked only by a sign, and visitors travel freely between the countries.

Philipsburg, the lively capital of Dutch St. Maarten, is a popular cruise ship port and offers nightlife and a wealth of duty-free shopping.

The quieter French side of the island features more seclusion and luxury. In the capital city of Marigot, guests of St. Martin villa rentals will find fabulous French cuisine and boutiques selling French fashions. Visitors can learn about the pre-Columbian history of the island at the Musee de Marigot. In the nearby fishing village of Grand-Case, guests of St. Martin villa rentals will find several excellent restaurants.

With a reef system sheltering 500 species of fish, the island offers fantastic snorkeling and diving for guests of St. Martin and St. Maarten vacation rentals. Off the northeastern shore of St. Martin lies the fabulous Reserve Sous-Marine Regionale underwater preserve. Dawn Beach, on the east side of the island, gives visitors easy access to the reef just offshore.

Guests of St. Martin and St. Maarten villas can enjoy the sparkling blue water at any of 37 beautiful beaches around the island. One of the most popular beaches in St. Maarten is Cupecoy Bay Beach on the west side of the island. Mullet Bay Beach and Maho Bay Beach are great if you don't mind the noise of the nearby airport. Maho Bay has great windsurfing conditions and Mullet Bay is a good place to rent water sports equipment. Other popular beaches for guests of St. Maarten villa rentals include Simpson Bay Beach, Great Bay Beach, and Little Bay Beach.

In French St. Martin, a Hillside villa rental is perfect for enjoying fabulous beaches like Grand-Case Beach, featuring calm water that's perfect for swimming. Orient Beach, the island's official nude beach, offers food and beverage vendors, water sports, and shops. If you seek seclusion, Baie Longue and Friar's Bay Beach are great choices.

Other attractions for vacationers staying in St. Maarten and St. Martin villas include exploring Mount Concordia, visiting historic St. Louis, and playing golf at Mullet Bay Resort.

With St. Martin and St. Maarten accommodations ranging from luxury beachfront villas to family-friendly vacation rental homes, you're sure to find the perfect vacation rental for a fabulous Caribbean vacation. Reserve your St. Maarten or St. Martin vacation rental today!