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Le Papillon on the beach
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 2+ bathrooms Sleeps 5 199.8 sq m
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Simpson Bay, St. Maarten
- Simpson Bay Beach8 min walk
- Flamingo Beach3 min drive
- Maho Beach4 min drive
- Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)2 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Living Room 1
1 Single Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Second Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Full bathroom with an open shower
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Full bathroom with an open shower
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Powder room
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Le Papillon on the beach
Le Papillon 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.
Overlooking the entire Simpson Bay beach, the comfortable 2150 sq. feet apartment is equipped with everything a visitor might need. The long list of our luxurious amenities is shown below.
Guests are welcome with a drink. Selection of drinks can be found in the fridge and in our free mini bar.
A great selection of restaurants can be found within convenient walking distance. To name a few:
Skip Jack - local fisherman's restaurant; Bamboo - amazing sushi and more; Top Carrot - vegetarian and healthy meals; Avantika - very elegant place with Thai cuisine; Sale & Pepe - great Italian place; Toppers - American cuisine; Yacht Club - a great place to watch boats coming into lagoon and drink; Pizza Italy - another Italian cuisine; Palapa Grill - known for great steaks and more; Atlantico - an amazing bakery
Some restaurants can even be accessed without putting your shoes on. That includes Karakter, Mary's boon and El Zafiro. They can be enjoyed right on the beach.
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. We had lots of decorative damages but luckily nothing major.
Simpson Bay Area is a good place to be. 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 at the same time when you are in the apartment or on the beach you are completely away from any outside world.
List of our many amenities:
PROPERTY:
- Gated community
- Video intercom system
- 2150 sq. feet apartment
- Private parking inside the property
- Air conditioning regulated in each room
SERVICE:
- Welcome book with instructions
- Housekeeper comes every third day to provide light cleaning
- Wifi in each room
- Crib, high chair and playpen
- Washer and dryer
- 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
- Queen size sleeper sofa
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
- Safe
- One bedroom has a view of the sea, mega yachts, palm trees and the beach
- Other bedroom has a view of hills, trees and Simpson Bay lagoon with its many boats
BEACH:
- Long chairs
- Regular chairs
- Cool box
- Two kayaks
- Beach towels
- Umbrella
TERRACE:
- Comfortable lounge area
- Dining area
- A breathtaking view of the entire beach
- Two fans
- Real flowers
- Partially covered against rain and direct sun
- Partially uncovered for sun bathing with long chairs
- Private access to the beach (private stairs)
- Weber gas grill
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
LOCATION AND THINGS THAT CAN BE FOUND WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE
Small grocery stores: 1 - 5 minutes walk
Bank: 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:
The Body spa or Carita spa: 5 minutes drive
Water sports: 5 minutes drive
Ferry to different islands: 5 minutes drive
Carousel & ice-cream place: 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
If you are a bigger group we also rent 3 bedroom penthouse on the same floor. These two units can easily be turned into a 5 bedroom place. The pictures and details can be found on this website under number 3730537.
Overlooking the entire Simpson Bay beach, the comfortable 2150 sq. feet apartment is equipped with everything a visitor might need. The long list of our luxurious amenities is shown below.
Guests are welcome with a drink. Selection of drinks can be found in the fridge and in our free mini bar.
A great selection of restaurants can be found within convenient walking distance. To name a few:
Skip Jack - local fisherman's restaurant; Bamboo - amazing sushi and more; Top Carrot - vegetarian and healthy meals; Avantika - very elegant place with Thai cuisine; Sale & Pepe - great Italian place; Toppers - American cuisine; Yacht Club - a great place to watch boats coming into lagoon and drink; Pizza Italy - another Italian cuisine; Palapa Grill - known for great steaks and more; Atlantico - an amazing bakery
Some restaurants can even be accessed without putting your shoes on. That includes Karakter, Mary's boon and El Zafiro. They can be enjoyed right on the beach.
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. We had lots of decorative damages but luckily nothing major.
Simpson Bay Area is a good place to be. 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 at the same time when you are in the apartment or on the beach you are completely away from any outside world.
List of our many amenities:
PROPERTY:
- Gated community
- Video intercom system
- 2150 sq. feet apartment
- Private parking inside the property
- Air conditioning regulated in each room
SERVICE:
- Welcome book with instructions
- Housekeeper comes every third day to provide light cleaning
- Wifi in each room
- Crib, high chair and playpen
- Washer and dryer
- 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
- Queen size sleeper sofa
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
- Safe
- One bedroom has a view of the sea, mega yachts, palm trees and the beach
- Other bedroom has a view of hills, trees and Simpson Bay lagoon with its many boats
BEACH:
- Long chairs
- Regular chairs
- Cool box
- Two kayaks
- Beach towels
- Umbrella
TERRACE:
- Comfortable lounge area
- Dining area
- A breathtaking view of the entire beach
- Two fans
- Real flowers
- Partially covered against rain and direct sun
- Partially uncovered for sun bathing with long chairs
- Private access to the beach (private stairs)
- Weber gas grill
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
LOCATION AND THINGS THAT CAN BE FOUND WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE
Small grocery stores: 1 - 5 minutes walk
Bank: 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:
The Body spa or Carita spa: 5 minutes drive
Water sports: 5 minutes drive
Ferry to different islands: 5 minutes drive
Carousel & ice-cream place: 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
If you are a bigger group we also rent 3 bedroom penthouse on the same floor. These two units can easily be turned into a 5 bedroom place. The pictures and details can be found on this website under number 3730537.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed outside
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please turn the ACs off. Thank you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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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
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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 kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.

Simpson Bay, St. Maarten
What's nearby
- Simpson Bay Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Kim Sha Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
- Flamingo Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Maho Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
- Mullet Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Pollos Hermanos - 3 min walk
- Dinghy Dock Sailors Bar - 6 min walk
- Balls - 7 min walk
- Palapa Hidden Oasis SXM - 7 min walk
- The Boon Beach Bar - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Simona

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:
- watersports (there 4 different specialized places)
- dining (there are as many as 25 restaurants to choose from)
- shopping (there are many small shops)
- casino (there are a few)
- nightlife (there are about 3 night clubs)
- adult entertainment (there are 2 in the area)
- carousel with an ice-cream shop
- nice walks
- watching mega yachts passing through tiny bridge
- having a drink in one or the bars
- grocery shopping (there are 2 big grocery stores)
- gym (there are at least 3 good ones)
- ATM machines and banks
- going to spa (there are about 5 nice ones)
- hairdresser ( there are 2 good ones)
- health food store
- medical clinic (if needed)
- breakfast at French bakeries (we have amazing bakeries here)
and I am sure you will come up with even more stuff
- watersports (there 4 different specialized places)
- dining (there are as many as 25 restaurants to choose from)
- shopping (there are many small shops)
- casino (there are a few)
- nightlife (there are about 3 night clubs)
- adult entertainment (there are 2 in the area)
- carousel with an ice-cream shop
- nice walks
- watching mega yachts passing through tiny bridge
- having a drink in one or the bars
- grocery shopping (there are 2 big grocery stores)
- gym (there are at least 3 good ones)
- ATM machines and banks
- going to spa (there are about 5 nice ones)
- hairdresser ( there are 2 good ones)
- health food store
- medical clinic (if needed)
- breakfast at French bakeries (we have amazing bakeries here)
and I am sure you will come up with even more stuff
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