Two Sides, One Island
What a Week Here Actually Costs
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 7 nights at $2,800 a night
Villa rate
7 nights x $2,800
$19,600
Service charge
10% of the villa rate
$1,960
Taxes
9% on villa rate
$1,764
Fees
Booking fee, damage waiver, departure clean
$199
Private chef
4 days x $610, chef extra
$2,440
Staff gratuities
5% of the villa rate
$980
Food & dining
Groceries $70 pp/day plus provisioning, 2 dinners out
$8,435
Transfers & getting around
Airport transfers both ways, connecting legs, car or cart
$780
The number the family pays
$3,616 per person · 84% above the villa rate
$36,158
Plus a refundable $2,500 deposit, not included above.
These are our costed estimates for a villa of this class, not a quote. Send us the brief and we'll cost your actual house.
Cost Your Own WeekSubject to Villa Type
Rarely Staffed: Staff Are Extra
Light housekeeping on request; most Dutch-side villas are not fully staffed. French-side top-end villas often include a chef.
Chef Extra
At 5% of top-end villas here, a cook or chef is included in the rate.
Flights
Can You Get There From Where You Live?
Your Nearest Metro
Nonstop from Atlanta to SXM, year-round on Delta. About 3.5 hours.
One connection from Austin, via Miami or Charlotte. About 6 to 7 hours total.
Nonstop from Boston to SXM seasonally on JetBlue. One connection via New York or Miami year-round. About 4 to 5 hours.
One connection from Calgary or Edmonton, via Toronto or New York. About 9 to 10 hours total.
Nonstop from Charlotte to SXM seasonally on American. One connection year-round. About 3.5 to 4.5 hours.
One connection from Chicago, via Miami, Charlotte, or New York. About 6 to 7 hours total.
One connection from Dallas-Fort Worth, via Miami or Charlotte. About 6 to 7 hours total.
One connection from Denver, via Miami or Charlotte. About 7 to 8 hours total.
One connection from Detroit, via Miami or Charlotte. About 6 to 7 hours total.
One connection from Houston, via Miami or Charlotte. About 6 to 7 hours total.
One connection from Las Vegas or Salt Lake, via Miami or Charlotte. About 8 to 9 hours total.
One connection from Los Angeles, via Miami or New York. About 9 to 10 hours total.
Nonstop from Miami to SXM, year-round on American. About 3 hours.
One connection from Minneapolis, via Miami or Charlotte. About 7 to 8 hours total.
One connection from Montreal, via New York or Miami. About 6 to 7 hours total.
Nonstop from New York (JFK) to SXM, year-round on American and JetBlue. About 4 hours.
One connection from Orlando or Tampa, via Miami or Charlotte. About 4 to 5 hours total.
One connection from Philadelphia, via Miami or Charlotte. About 5 to 6 hours total.
One connection from Phoenix, via Miami or Charlotte. About 8 to 9 hours total.
One connection from San Diego or Orange County, via Miami or New York. About 9 to 10 hours total.
One connection from San Francisco Bay, via Miami or New York. About 9 to 10 hours total.
One connection from Seattle or Portland, via Miami or New York. About 10 to 11 hours total.
One connection from Toronto, via Miami or New York. About 6 to 7 hours total.
One connection from Vancouver, via Toronto or New York. About 10 to 11 hours total.
Nonstop from Washington DC (IAD) to SXM seasonally. One connection year-round via Miami or Charlotte. About 4 to 5 hours.
Flying into SXM (Princess Juliana International Airport).
What Governs the Arrival Day
SXM itself has night operations and no cut-off. The onward hops to St. Barts and Anguilla close at dusk.
We see most bookings here from New York, Atlanta, and Toronto.
Schedules change. We check yours before anyone books.
Best For
- Food and wine lovers who want serious French-side dining
- Couples wanting a European-Caribbean mix
- Groups who want variety in dining and nightlife
- Repeat Caribbean visitors ready for something distinctive
Not For
- Extreme seclusion or off-grid privacy
- A single-resort, all-in-one experience
- Budget-first travel planning
Getting There
High Season
Dec 15 – Apr 15
Festive Window
Dec 20 – Jan 5, minimum 7 nights
Low Season
Apr 16 – Dec 14
Minimum Stay
7 nights in high season · 5 nights low season
Where to Stay in St. Martin / St. Maarten
French Side
Terres Basses
Gated, private and serene, with sunset views. Best for groups who want space and seclusion.
French Side
Orient Bay
Lively beach energy, restaurants and water sports. The most social stretch of the island.
French Side
Grand Case
The island's gourmet village. Best for foodies and couples who want to walk to dinner.
Pairs Well With
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