24 Reviews of Property 269820 in Dawn Beach, St Maarten / Saint Martin

We just returned from a wonderful week at Sea Watch in Dawn Beach Estates over Christmas week 2012. The pictures on the website did not do the location and house justice as the real thing surpassed the description. Our family of 5 (3 teens) had more than enough space in the three bedrooms and the common areas of the house which allowed for many comfortable and relaxing days of enjoyment. The air conditioning in the bedrooms worked great and allowed for comfortable sleeping though we did leave the windows open as well to hear the roar of the surf. The house location perched on the edge of the ocean with incredible vistas and “killer” morning sunrises, made this house a real winner!
The house’s location just around the bend from the main portion of Dawn Beach allowed for easy access when the kids wanted to go solo to the beach or to grab a bite to eat.
The security in Dawn Beach Estates made us feel very comfortable but we never felt there would be any issues, which there were not.
The house’s location between the Phillipsburg and Dawn Beach/Orient Beach areas allowed for easy car access to all the good eating spots on the island including Grand Case and Marigot but the best part was the lack of traffic in the area of the island where the house is located. There are a number of local food stores and restaurants within a mile or two from the house including the cluster of places around Oyster Pond but the larger supermarkets were also just a 5-10 minute drive away. We got great use of the kitchen as it was well equipped for preparing all meals.
The best part was the pool and deck where our family spent most of our time. The Wi-Fi and Cable TV worked great and allowed our teenage kids to stay connected while still being far away from things. We felt we were in someone's comfortable home and not just in a bare-bones rental unit.

We will most certainly return to Sea Watch in the future.
Thanks Cherie!!

This is the second time at Villa Sea Watch for me and my wife. We took along another couple who was enjoying VSW for the first time. It was, in short, amazing. You could almost have the perfect vacation and never leave the villa....almost. With the beauty of the surrounding area and the amemnities that the owners have added in recent years, The master suite is as nice as any resort I've been to and the 2 other bedrooms are excellent. The kitchen is complete and the bar by the patio is a great addition. We even used the outdoor grill a few nights for "Home Cooked Meals". And the swimming pool!! Words can't describe how beautiful the pool area is. You can sit at the end and look over your shoulder at the ocean below. Just amazing. This is the perfect getaway. We are already planning our next trip to VSW!!

We’re back from our recent villa/sailing trip to St Maarten and were thrilled with the accommodations at Villa Sea Watch. We enjoyed the island both as landlubbers and sailors, but the villa was a spectacular treat at very reasonable cost. It's no hype -- the photos, as beautiful as they are, don't do it justice.
Restaurants we were particularly pleased with included the Tropicana in Marigot marina, L’Effet de Mer next to the dinghy dock in Grand Case, and, as recommended by the owners, Mr Busby’s Beach Bar at Dawn Beach. We’re already looking forward to another tirip.

Our stay at Villa Sea Watch could not have been more perfect. An absolutely beautiful, pristine property that sits right on the brink of the Atlantic Ocean. Sitting in the pool looking at the ocean is divine. A restful night's sleep is guaranteed as you are lulled by the waves of the ocean. The villa is supplied with everything you could possibly need during your stay and is immaculately cared for. The gourmet kitchen has beautiful appliances and accessories. The island is fun and people are friendly. Very nice restaurants on the French side of the island are remarkable. This is a great vacation getaway!

From Kim: The house is perfect for a family get-away, and nothing is more important than reconnecting with family. We enjoyed the wild life around the villa – we have a pet iguana we named Iggy that cracked us up and scared us at the same time. Mom got so attached that she would save vegetable scraps for Iggy. I think she may have peeled a couple of extra carrots for him. In fact Mom is the one who named him. This is pretty impressive since she does not like reptiles. The view is spectacular and you feel like you are the only ones in the world seeing it. It was amazing seeing the Southern Cross from our patio by the pool and the ocean– when has that ever happened to you?

The only thing I do not like about the house is that we do not own it.

From Geoff: All of the highlights were mentioned in your 2011 review: the view, the pool, the deck, grilling fish, etc. The only things I can think of now are areas of improvement and things I don’t like. It would be nice if they would put a single king sheet over the two twin beds in the Sunrise Room to prevent nocturnal separation and to create one large sleep surface (the beds separated and he fell down the crack between them.)

It was close to a good pizza joint (Mamma’s at Oyster Pond)-the spaghetti bolognaise was really good. So was the pizza, the view and the service.

St. Martin/St. Maarten— the goods and the not so goods…

The Goods: Presidente; Zee Best; Fish Sandwich w/fries at Chez Leandre’s; driving on some parts of the island (climbing around Simpson Bay, driving along the coast headed toward Marigot)-other parts are a little challenging.
Warm water; Wave runners (don’t like not owning one); 91.9 FM – broadcasting with 1000 watts from atop St. Peter’s Hill; Maho/Sunset Bar and Grill; Philipsburg; Marigot; Simpson Bay; Cost-U-Less; Grand Marche’ in Phillipsburg; Snorkeling at Mullet; the view from rocks at the end of the point at Mulley Bay; Walking on beaches; Need a 29’ to 32’ boat to travel to different bays, Happy Bay for example; Orient Bay—too many good things to list; Pinell island was OK. Need to have the above mentioned 29’ to 32’ boat to go for lunch and not have to rely on the ferry; Just being on the island.

The Not-so-goods: I don’t like that I don’t own it. I don’t like that I don’t live there. . I didn’t like getting yelled at by the airport police when I flew my kite on the beach near Karakter adjacent to the airport.

Our family stayed in Villa Sea Watch in June, our second time there. This year we stayed a few more days, 10 to be exact, and everything was so good that quite honestly, we should have stayed longer. The Villa is even better than last year, and we thought it was perfect then. The master bedroom has a number of enhancements to harmonize with its Caribbean environment. The laundry room has been tiled. And there is a cell phone for use while on the island. How does one improve on something we enjoyed so much in 2011? Villa Sea Watch is a perfect place for our family to enjoy a simply wonderful location in a simply wonderful house. It feels like home to us. And every one of us enjoyed every minute we were there. I changed jobs in May; actually I retired from one and took a few weeks off before starting the next. My family surprised me with a retirement celebration at Villa Sea Watch. I don’t know of anything anyone could have done to make a retirement celebration better. I asked my two adult children to give me some words on what they liked and what they didn’t like about Villa Sea Watch and St. Martin. What they said is given below in separate postings for Kimberly and for Geoff. Villa Sea Watch creates such wonderful memories. I’m sure we’ll be there again.

My family and I stayed at the villa for the week of 5/26-6/2. This was our first time staying in a private villa and we couldn't be happier. The listing and the reviews we read were spot on. The views from the villa are absolutely breathtaking! The villa was clean and everything you could ask for. I can't say enough about the location of the place. It's quiet yet right next to the Westin resort so you get the best of both worlds. The housekeeper was great and the owners were even better. Everything they said they delivered. If anyone is considering this place, jump on it, you will not be disappointed. I don't right reviews but this place deserved it. It's beautiful and relaxing in every way possible! There really are no words to do this place the justice it deserves! It's Gorgeous!

My family and I stayed at the villa for the week of 5/26-6/2. This was our first time staying in a private villa and we couldn't be happier. The listing and the reviews we read were spot on. The views from the villa are absolutely breathtaking! The villa was clean and everything you could ask for. I can't say enough about the location of the place. It's quiet yet right next to the Westin resort so you get the best of both worlds. The housekeeper was great and the owners were even better. Everything they said they delivered. If anyone is considering this place, jump on it, you will not be disappointed. I don't right reviews but this place deserved it. It's beautiful and relaxing in every way possible! There really are no words to do this place the justice it deserves! It's Gorgeous!