...spacious living area, state-of-the-art custom kitchen, dining area, bar area and a full bathroom...This main area opens onto the patio and pool area where you can take in the tropical breezes and enjoy the fantastic views.

There are two master suites on the upper level of the Twin Palms with the same spectacular oceanviews, tasteful furnishings, king size bed and each has it own en-suite bathroom with showers. The layout of the villa provides for separation between each guestroom, ensuring the privacy of each guest. In addition, there is an additional studio suite available for those who would like a third bedroom. The studio has its own private entrance and offers additional kitchen facilities and private bathroom with shower.

There are three levels of decking with private decks/balconies from each of the three bedrooms.

Features and Amenities: • Breathtaking ocean views from all rooms• Air conditioning all bedrooms• Ceiling fans in all rooms• Cable TV in the two Master Bedrooms• The Entertainment area in the living room offers Cable TV, Audio system, iPod docking and Wireless Internet Access• Fully equipped custom kitchen with granite counter tops, state-of-the-art deluxe appliances to include stove, dishwasher, microwave, refridgerator with ice machine, toaster, blender, coffee maker and a full supply of china, glasses, cooking utensils, crockery and pots.• Two full kitchens ñ custom kitchen on main level and separate full kitchen in the studio on the lower level• Washer & Dryer• Daily housekeeping (except Sundays & Holidays)• Stainless steel gas BBQ grill• Swimming pool

Twin Palms is perfectly situated on the Dutch side, only a short distance away from downtown Philipsburg, the capital of the Dutch side, and 15 minutes away from Orient Bay on the French side of the island.

Master Bedroom 1—The Master Bedroom offers a king-size bed, air conditioning, ceiling fan, cable TV, spacious closet and safe. The bedroom has an en-suite bathroom equipped with shower, granite counter tops, modern cabinets and hairdryer. This bedroom opens onto a balcony which offers stunning views of the Caribbean Sea and the island of St. Barths.

Master Bedroom 2—The 2nd Master Bedroom offers a king-size bed, air conditioning, ceiling fan, cable TV, spacious closet and safe. The bedroom has an en-suite bathroom equipped with shower, granite counter tops, modern cabinets and hairdryer. This bedroom opens onto a balcony which offers stunning views of the Caribbean Sea and the island of St. Barths.

Bedroom 3—The 3rd Bedroom is a private studio suite with its own entrance located on the lower level of the villa. The bedroom offers a queen size bed, air conditioning, ceiling fan, cable TV and spacious closet. There is a fully equipped kitchen area and an en-suite bathroom equipped with shower, modern cabinets and hairdryer. In addition, the studio opens onto a private deck which offers stunning views of the Caribbean Sea and the island of St. Barths. Living/dining Room: The living area has spacious interiors with spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea and the islands of St. Barths. The indoor living areas are bright and crisp with high white wood plantation ceilings with an indoor dining area for 8 persons.† The entertainment area offers cable TV, high-speed internet access, audio system and iPod docking. There is also a very nice bar area with granite counter tops and a small refrigerator. Large sliding glass doors open onto the pool deck.Kitchen:

The impeccable kitchen on the main level is equipped with granite counter tops, state-of-the-art deluxe appliances to include stove, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator with ice machine, toaster, blender, coffee maker and a full supply of china, glasses, cooking utensils, crockery and pots. There are beach chairs, umbrella and cooler for guests to take to the beach.

Pool:The pool area is surrounded by 6 comfortable chaise lounges for guests to sun bathe and soak in the pool while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea.

Nearest Beach:

Dawn Beach —t short walk to Dawn Beach

Distances:

Princess Juliana International Airport – 8 miles, Philipsburg, the Dutch capital – 3 miles, Marigot, the French capital – 7 miles, Nearest Casino – 1/2 mile at Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Casino, Restaurant – 1/2 mile at Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Casino and Oyster Pond Marina, Famous Dawn Beach – short walk to the beach

Princess Juliana International Airport – 8 miles, Philipsburg, the Dutch capital – 3 miles, Marigot, the French capital – 7 miles, Nearest Casino – 0.2 miles at Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Casino, Restaurant – 0.2 miles

Butter Fly Farm

The Butter Fly Farm you can walk amongst the rare and exotic butterflies, from around the world flying freely in the tropical paradise, with music, flowers and fresh waterfalls.

Grand Case

The sweeping curve of the beach at Grand Case near the northern tip of the island shelters a little fishing village that is famous not only for its fine foods but also for its distinctive style of architecture. Elaborate carvings and fretwork, in what is called a gingerbread style, adorn the fronts of the small wooden houses painted in pastel colors, and the effect is truly charming. Some of the island's best restaurants also happen to be located in this area, including local dishes at barbecue stands called Lolo's and souvenir shops. Do not miss the Tuesday night festivities during high season on the Blfd de Grand-Case.

Pic Paradis (Paradise Peak)

The highest point on the island is 424m at Pic Paradis. The peak is accessable by road which doubles as a hiking trail.

The climate of St Martin is basically dry, except for Pic Paradis which receives a lot more rain than down on the lowlands. On the way up the vegetation gets thicker the higher you climb. The air gets a little cooler also so it's a good place to live, you'll see some beautiful homes one the way. Once at the top there are some great views of Orient Bay, Orleans, Philipsburg, Marigot and Simpson Bay Lagoon.

A free map is available from the tourist office for those who'd like to do some serious hiking. There are trails leading from Pic paradis to Orient Bay, Orleans and the Dutch side of the island.

The road to Pic Paradis is just past the turnoff to Columbier.

Fly Zone

Treetop Adventure ParkAn exhilarating traverse course and variety of zip-lines suspended high above a private forest reserve soaring between 200 year old mango and mahagony trees. You will also find a special area with suspended bridges, swinging ropes and more for children. Miles of well groomed hiking trails and the Hidden Forest Cafe make the experience complete.

Pinel Island

Pinel Island lies in Orient Bay, access is via boats that run from Cul de Sac. Some of the watersport concessions on Orient Beach also will drop you off on Pinel Is.and return at a set time to pick you up.

There are beautiful sandy beaches on the island and it is also worth to take some hiking shoes and hike to the two deserted beaches on the opposite side.

There is are three restaurants on the island, the Le Karabuni, who specialise in lobster (tel. 06 90 39 67 00) The Yellow Beach restaurant (tel. 06 90 33 88 33 / 05 90 77 15 00) who have a BBQ and Up on the Key (tel. 0690-77-35-47) There is also the island style Paradisio Gift Shop that specialises in beautiful pareos.

Pinel is often called St Martins best kept secret and has always been popular with locals. The main beach is not clothes optional. Although it is a different story if you hike (only a 5-10 minute walk) over to one of the deserted beaches. So, don't forget to take along some sneakers and snorkeling gear.

Tintamarre Island.An 80 acre island that once had it's own king, navy, and airline. True!

Situated to the East of the Orleans quarter of St.Martin, at a distance of approximately three quarters of a league, it could be about two and a half leagues around: there is still woodland on this island and the land is very clean to take the air and also for cotton plants. The coastline of this island is the most abundant in fish in the surrounding area, and you can also find there many masonry stones and stones out of which limestone [lime?] can be made. Letter of October, 1764: Current state of the islands of Saint Martin and Saint Barthelemy signed by Auguste Descoudrelles Governor of French St Martin from 1763 to 1785.

Ile Tintamarre, often known locally as Flat Island, seemingly has had three periods of at least transitory activity. The first was in the 18th century when, after the French had retrieved it from the English, who had held it for some 40 years, it. had approximately 150 inhabitants. Then, like so much of the land on both the Dutch and French sides, it came into the possession of the van Romondt family. The final phase came in the middle of the Twentieth century, when Tintamarre heralded the development of air transportation in this area, which we take for granted today.

After the French took possession from the English, a dispute arose over the island's sovereignty. The island was owned by a succession of persons from St.Christopher (St.Kitts). They resisted French efforts to take possession of the island. Their ownership was never in doubt, but their allegiance was not to the French King or the governments that followed. It must be remembered that St.Martin was regularly changing hands at this time; the end of the eighteenth century leading up to the Napoleonic wars.

Bayside Riding Club

Ride along St. MArtin's most beautiful bay. One and a half miles of white sand beach and scenic trails wander through the Island's Nature Marine REserve. The highlight of the two hour ride is swimming with hour horse in the calm crystal waters of the bay. Stop for a complimentary drink at Tropical Wave, a restaurant set at the far end of this majestic beach.

Tennis & Squash

Tennis remains one of the favorite pastimes in St. Martin, and there are more than 70 courts over the whole island. Many of these are to be found in the hotels, and squash is available at a number of sports clubs and fitness centers. Tennis pros are on hand in several of these places to give instruction for a modest fee. It should be kept in mind that appropriate attire, although not necessarily tennis whites, is required on nearly all of the courts.

Golf

The one 18-hole golf course on the island is located on the Dutch side of St. Maarten nearby at Mullet Bay. The course is open to all visitors; call ahead to reserve a slot.

Dining & Dancing

St. Martin is perhaps most famous for its restaurants and the elegance of its cuisine. From the most sumptuous of French delicacies to the tangy blends of Creole cooking to more exotic tastes like Chinese and East Indian, the island provides a wide variety of restaurants, bistros, brassieres, and barbecue shacks called lolos that delight even the most sophisticated of gourmets. The St. Martinois take a deserved pride in their cooking, which approaches something of an art form here. For dinner at most of the more fashionable dining spots, reservations are definitely recommended, although usually they are not necessary at lunch time. Many places also provide music for dancing, as do the many nightclubs around the island. Bands play a variety of zouk, calypso, reggae, jazz, and pop.

Duty-Free Shopping

One of the great attractions of the island has been the duty-free shopping available on both sides of the island. Luxury items from all over the world, French and Italian clothing fashions, Dutch and Japanese electronics, Indonesian batiks and Chinese embroidery, jewelry, leather, crystal, liquors, and fine porcelain, free of all taxes and customs, are regularly offered at bargain prices. The French side also provides a more leisurely shopping experience since the crowds from the cruise ships tend to be attracted more to the Dutch side.Duty-Free Shopping

One of the great attractions of the island has been the duty-free shopping available on both sides of the island. Luxury items from all over the world, French and Italian clothing fashions, Dutch and Japanese electronics, Indonesian batiks and Chinese embroidery, jewelry, leather, crystal, liquors, and fine porcelain, free of all taxes and customs, are regularly offered at bargain prices. The French side also provides a more leisurely shopping experience since the crowds from the cruise ships tend to be attracted more to the Dutch side.Duty-Free Shopping

One of the great attractions of the island has been the duty-free shopping available on both sides of the island. Luxury items from all over the world, French and Italian clothing fashions, Dutch and Japanese electronics, Indonesian batiks and Chinese embroidery, jewelry, leather, crystal, liquors, and fine porcelain, free of all taxes and customs, are regularly offered at bargain prices. The French side also provides a more leisurely shopping experience since the crowds from the cruise ships tend to be attracted more to the Dutch side.Duty-Free Shopping

One of the great attractions of the island has been the duty-free shopping available on both sides of the island. Luxury items from all over the world, French and Italian clothing fashions, Dutch and Japanese electronics, Indonesian batiks and Chinese embroidery, jewelry, leather, crystal, liquors, and fine porcelain, free of all taxes and customs, are regularly offered at bargain prices. The French side also provides a more leisurely shopping experience since the crowds from the cruise ships tend to be attracted more to the Dutch side.

All rates are based on 7 nights and include airport pick-up, welcome basket and daily maid service (except Sundays & Public Holidays).

*Rates are based on 2 guests per bedroom
Credit cards accepted: Yes


Along with your Villa Rental Confirmation, we will also send you a Security Deposit Form. This form must be completed and returned as part of the confirmation for your reservation. This form is to guarantee that any additional charges that you may incur during your stay may be charged to your credit card and will be processed at the end of your stay. These charges may include, but are not limited to, telephone charges, additional nights at the villa, additional maid service, telephone charges, lost keys, lost remote controls, rental items such as cribs or rollaways, damage to the villa and/or contents (not including general wear & tear), etc. If you do not get a copy of your final charges prior to your departure, a copy will be sent via mail.



April 15 – December 14: Payment - We require a 25% deposit of the total rental amount in order to confirm the reservation. The deposit must be received within 14 days of reservation otherwise the reservation will be subject to cancellation. The balance is due at least 60 days prior to arrival date.

Cancellation – Cancellation received more than 60 days prior to arrival date, the 25% deposit will be refunded less a 15% service fee assessed against the refund value. If cancellation is received 60 days prior to arrival date or less, 100% of the rental prices will be forfeited.

When a reservation is canceled 60 days prior to arrival or less, refunds for villas will only be made if the villa is rebooked for the period of the booking. If a portion of the rental time is rebooked, then a pro-rated refund will be made.

Any refund approved, will be subject to a 15% service fee assessed against the refund value.

December 15 – April 14 (except for Christmas, New Year’s & Holiday Weeks): Payment - We require a 25% deposit of the total rental amount in order to confirm the reservation. The deposit must be received within 14 days of reservation otherwise the reservation will be subject to cancellation. The balance is due at least 60 days prior to arrival date.

Cancellation – Cancellation received more than 90 days prior to arrival date, the 25% deposit will be refunded less a 15% service fee assessed against the refund value. If cancellation is received 90 - 61 days prior to arrival date, 50% of the rental prices will be forfeited. If cancellation is received 60 days prior to arrival date or less, 100% of the rental prices will be forfeited.

When a reservation is canceled 90 days prior to arrival or less, refunds for villas will only be made if the villa is rebooked for the period of the booking. If a portion of the rental time is rebooked, then a pro-rated refund will be made.

Any refund approved, will be subject to a 15% service fee assessed against the refund value.



A 9% Government Tax will be added to all rates.