27 Reviews of Property 107440 in Oyster Pond, St Maarten / Saint Martin

My wife and I chose Chateau Jeca for our third trip to St. Martin due to it's location in the Oyster Pond area, our favorite area of the island, and because of the great reviews it has received. From the moment we drove through the gate, we were amazed by Robert's creativity and vision with what he's done with the property and the cottage! The gardens, stonework, paths and sitting areas are amazing. There are multiple decks, terraces and gazebos with beautiful views of the property, island and ocean, as well as a hot tub and pool that are available for your exclusive use during your stay. Robert was there to greet us and show us around when we arrived and had stocked the refrigerator with some beer, soda and wine...a very nice touch after a long day of traveling! After that, we felt like the place was ours and we rarely saw anyone with the exception of our new friend Luna, Robert's dog.

The cottage is well appointed and no detail has been forgotten. We chose to visit one of the many amazing restaurants each night that are within a very short drive of the cottage, but if you like to cook and eat in, you won't be disappointed with the kitchen and utensils. The bed was so comfortable that we actually had to check to see what brand of mattress it was!

We love the Oyster Pond area because it's much more serene and beautiful than most areas of St. Martin, yet still within a 10 to 15 minute drive of Philipsburg, Dawn Beach, Orient Beach and several of the best restaurants on the island. Chateau Jeca provided us with a wonderful home base for our daily and nightly treks.

Robert - thank you for helping make our stay so carefree and enjoyable. We hope to see you again in the future!

Mike & Susan

We made our first trip to St. Maarten from 3/23 to 3/30. I can't stop thinking about our wonderful experience. Our accomodations are right at the the top of our list of what made our fifth anniversary trip truly special.

Prepare to be wowed the moment you pull into the driveway of Chateau Jeca. The landscaping from the natural trees and rocks to the stone walls and potted plants provided a remarkable atmosphere. There are many places to just sit and take in the surroundings of the island - very relaxing. The pool was fantastic to lounge around and the jacuzzi was nice to use after a day of zip-lining at Loterie Farm. The inside of the cottage was also very nice...much bigger than you would expect from seeing the pictures. You walk into the living area with the galley style kitchen on your left. You then go up a few stairs and the bathroom is on the left. Once in the bathroom, the shower is down a couple stairs as kind of a "dungeon-style" on your left. It was really neat. The bedroom is up the stairs further outside the bathroom.

Robert was a great host. He made himself available if we needed him or had any problems, but we didn't see him otherwise...he left us alone. The Oyster Pond area is a ways away from most everything on the island, but we liked that. And it wasn't any longer than a 30 minute drive to Phillipsburg or Marigot. Very easy to get around.

Thank you Robert for your wonderful hospitality and allowing us the use of your beautiful property. You made our trip very enjoyable.

Robert-


The Cottage is an indoor/outdoor architectural masterpiece. Robert has done an amazing job creating this very unique environment and the view from the deck off of the bedroom is fabulous. The interior of the cottage is nicely appointed and very interesting. You are provided with a private entrance off of the road by way of an electronic and secure gate and can park your car just a few steps from the front porch.

Robert is very responsive to emails and was even kind enough to look into what happened to an old friend I had met in Grand Case some years ago. Sadly the news was not good.

The daily morning walk into Oyster Pond is a great way to start the day but be aware that the walk back can be a challenge! Our only disappointment was that Robert was stateside during the first part of our stay so we only had one opportunity to sit down and chat with him. This is a very nice place!


Scott

Addiction did occur.
This is our second stay at the cottage, as we were here last year, same time of year, escaping from the cold and the snow of Quebec. Looking for the warmth of the caribbean, the comforts of the cottage at Chateau Jeca, and the friendly welcome of Robert, our host.

As soon as you put your luggage down, you realize that this cottage is growing on you, for it is rapidly becoming a home away from home. We are still "sous le charme". Luna was a joy. This peaceful retreat is what you would expect and so much more. Our host, Robert is discrete and always available. We had a great time, returning to the places we know and enjoy on the island. But still, after numerous stays on St Martin, we never get tired of the diversity and are discovering new things to see and do.
This Island is full of surprises !

Once again, Robert, we can never thank you enough for a wonderful stay, as we realize that efforts are needed to keep Chateau Jeca and its cottage, clean and comfy.

We were glad to be back and are eager to come again next year.
Stay tuned for part. 3 !
Merci beaucoup.

We had a wonderful stay at Chateau Jeca for our honeymoon in early November. The listing was accurate on all accounts; very clean and modern. Robert did everything to make our vacation as comfortable as possible. The location is great, very close to Orient Bay, where we spent most of our time. It was very easy to cook at the cottage if we wanted to or eat at any of the great restaurants (we liked Chesterfields in Philipsburg and Paradise View on the way to Orient Bay) or Lolos in nearby Grand Case. And we loved hanging out in the hot tub or pool in the evenings. We would definitely recommend this rental to anyone who is looking for privacy, a great view, the comforts of home, and a unique St. Maarten experience. Thanks again for a great vacation!
-Maris and Andrew Mokey

We stayed in this wonderfull cottage for one week in June 2012. It was clean and comfortable. we loved it we have stayed on St. Martin for Many years and this was the best, It was private a secure. Robert was great to deal with and taking credit cards was easy. We cooked breadfest every morning and ate out each night. The location of Oyster Pond is the best on the Island15 mins. from Phillipsburg and 15 mins to Oriente beach. would stayed there again in a heartbeat. The Fullers

We stayed at Chateau Jeca for a week for our honeymoon and loved it! Tucked in the hills above Oyster Pond, it was secluded while being centrally located to some great restaurants (such as Mama's Pizza and Big Fish) and a nearby grocery store with basic supplies. Plus, since St Maarten is so small, it didn't take much time to get anywhere including Orient Bay, the Grande Marche, and Maho Beach. We loved spending time in the jacuzzi with a glass of wine and also very much enjoyed afternoons in the pool which, while right next to the main house (Robert made sure we had it to ourselves as wanted), was a great and relaxing quiet "break" from the sand and salt water.

The house was well appointed and had everything we could need including beach towels, pans for cooking breakfast, and a blender for frozen drinks. Robert also included some cold drinks for when we got there which was a wonderful touch and surprise and epitomizes our excellent experience with him from booking the cottage to leaving for the plane home. There are also two AC units in the cottage (upstairs and downstairs) that made the place cool and comfortable quickly. We loved sitting up on the balcony outside of the bedroom to star gaze at night.

I would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway that's removed from the hustle and bustle of island life while being so close to everything. Robert was a wonderful host. We felt very welcome and safe the entire time and will definitely stay here the next time we visit St. Maarten!

We stayed for a week at the cottage. It's as beautiful as every one the pictures and we enjoyed ourselves the entire stay...

Couple of notes... Luna is a wonderful German Shepard "puppy" who's very happy to greet you, but if you're afraid of dogs this can be uncomfortable. Also... if you're renting a car at the airport, do yourself a favor and get a jeep or 4x4. The road UP to the cottage is quite a climb. Our car's lawnmower sized engine had me thinking it just wasn't going to make it. Then I remembered the low gears :)

All n all it was a wonderful week. Robert, our host was great and always available.