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

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
  • Place, Simpson Bay Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Flamingo Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hollywood Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

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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
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the overall property condition at this apartment building. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Simpson Bay Beach. You'll find features like a gym, a rooftop terrace, and a hot tub. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, an elevator, and a rooftop deck
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • 11 minutes by car from Maho Beach and 6 minutes from Mullet Bay Beach
This apartment offers its guests a hot tub and a fitness center. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly apartment.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Simpson Bay apartment.


Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table
  • Free stocked minibar

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Gated community
  • Living plant wall
  • Renewable energy used
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some solar energy used
  • Some water reused through grey water recycling system
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Crib, long chair and a play pan available

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses some solar energy; some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot right on the beach!!! Recommend renting a car to get around as not really walking distance to any restaurants but there is a nice beach bar just a few minutes down from the apartment. The apartment is beautiful! Nicely decorated, spacious bedrooms, modern bathrooms. We enjoyed the rooftop for sunset! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this penthouse. The beds were comfortable and clean. We had great communication with our host who was lovely to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SMT C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property looked just like the pictures. Very spacious and in a great location on the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurent J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment is absolutely amazing. Fully equipped kitchen, plenty of space for everyone, beach just steps away! Communication with property manager was very easy and provided a lot of helpful information. Will be recommending this place to other family and friends!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo is absolutely gorgeous. The spacious patios are amazing and the views out of this world. Loved having morning coffee on the balcony off the master suite. All the fixtures were very high end and the condo was incredibly well stocked. The beach in front of the property was gorgeous--white sand and crystal clear turquoise water.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Great place

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen B.

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

A slice of paradise

Absolutely loved my stay at this VRBO vacation home! The property is absolutely beautiful and in a fantastic location — everything was so convenient yet peaceful. The home was spotless and had everything you could possibly need to feel completely at home, making the stay super comfortable. Communication with the host was a breeze; they were quick to respond and incredibly helpful. The parking was easy and hassle-free, which made coming and going stress-free. Plus, the view from the home was stunning — truly the perfect backdrop for a relaxing getaway. I can’t recommend this place enough and would happily stay here again!
View from the primary balcony.
Getting ready for an ocean view massage.
Coffee and rainbows from the balcony
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis F.

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

Fantastic experience!

Just returned after a week at the Penthouse with my wife and two other couples. The condo is spacious and well appointed. The views from main deck and roof top are as advertised! Beach was perfect. Only question for us is when we’ll be back. Loved everything. Second time on Simpson Bay & in Sint Maarten and highly recommend a visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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