Name: Idolem Residence, Vacation Home
Address: 57, rue du Mont-Vernon, Orient Bay, Orient Bay, Orient Bay, 97150, St. Martin
Rating: 9

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Orient Bay Beach

Pinel Beach

Esperance Airport

Princess Juliana International Airport

Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport

St. Barthelemy Airport

J. Yrausquin Airport

Idolem Residence, Vacation Home

Orient Bay

Nice place, quiet in late evening, a lot of traffic during the day, The residence was clean and comfortable

Nicely designed unit with a great view and overall facility and provided assets.  Owner/manager responsive quickly to needs. (Note that there are many steps to access the rental and within it -- not a problem in general for us but likely not a good rental for any not so able guests.  Inside is a descent to toilet and ascent to it from kitchen and living areas. Ascent and descent also to pool and parking -- the latter a concern with baggage and groceries.)  AC only in bedroom -- also not a concern for us but that situation needs to be noted.  One issue that also is a concern: the description indicated "satellite TV" which is NOT the case.  There is access for subscribers to assorted TV services via a modest and fairly slow internet connection (free wifi is provided) but that is not "satellite TV" and is not a service or services everyone has subscribed to.  Again, this quite simply is a communication that needs to be in the description for the property.  We liked the location very much and found the unit and general property charming.

Good Area for St. Martin Beach and Dining Options

Quaint little 2 level one bedroom unit. The bathroom is upstairs and the bedroom downstairs, waking up in the middle of the night to urinate involves navigating the rather narrow staircase.  The bed was comfy enough and the unit was clean. The kitchen is accessible from the porch but not within the unit. The unit should be more at a $70 per night range imho.

I love how the unit was very high up within the complex and right next to the swimming pool.   The property manager was attentive to our needs.   The unit was quite and spacious.  The unit was a unique place to stay which immersed tenants into the culture.

Being from AZ, my gf and I were immediately dealing with the humidity.   That being said,  the A/C didn't work like an American A/C.  The manager accommodate us with a fan.   It helped tremendously especially if the door and windows were open.   If the door and windows are open,  pack mosquito repellent, candles,  a net,  anything to keep them from biting you because I was their dinner every night.  

Keep the bathroom door shut because the air is stale, hot, and humid in there and it will elevate the temperature of the room if left open.  It has no vents and the heat comes from a darkened window above the toilet.   It's a little creepy but it looked like the other side was a storage closet or something. 

Pack a European to American electric adapter plug.   The outlets are circular and recessed so ensure your adapter is circular.   

I think the unit had extra furniture in there that's not quite needed.  It could also use a deep clean to sanitize everything.   

Watch it for the metal U channel that all the sliding doors rest on, the corners are sharp.  Also watch out for the last step going  down the stairs as it blends in with the floor, my gf took a couple spills.

The kitchen needs a better knife and a cutting board. 

The unit it is 79 stairs up from street level. 

Enjoy the cats!

Unit 14

It was like being at home but another country everything that i need including a balcony next to the kitchen to enjoy  your meals ,coffee or a few drinks .Great for watching the Iguana and people watching with a wonderful view of the mountains and ocean . Step outside go to your right and walk out on to the main street and get on a local bus when you get to the main road you can walk up the hill to the right and find restaurants or drive further and find the pizza shop . If you are an older person,  have knee or walking problems try to get an apt on the lower level I was happy i did because there are many stairs and i have bad knees ,but enjoy I was there  before the storm  so am hoping they had little damage but even if they do hope they can fix it up so i can stay there in the future. 

Great Place

For a low cost hotel, this is top notch! The staff is super sweet and they are very eco-friendly. You will feel the island and feel the people and their warmth toward you. It is welcoming and the rooms are very spacious.

For a low cost hotel, this is top notch!

This hotel and stafl are really nice there is a nice pool to cool off in anytime of the day or night  and you really don't have to walk very far to catch the local bus you have nice views don't matter which apt you get step outside across the street and be careful while taking great pictures of Iguanas .Sit outside enjoy dinner , drink coffee or sip on a glass of anything and watch the sunset . If your knees are bad or an older couple  I would call the hotel and check to see if the lower apts are available i had one and was very grateful .as there are many many  steps to the higher level .

Home Away From Home

Excellent location, staff and residence!  Appreciated the help and guidance from the staff regarding the local area and restaurants. Aso, the sitting and dining area on the balcony was great. Convienint to Grand Case, Orient Bay and Marigot.

Can't wait to return!

Helpful staff/owners.  Close to the beach and close to Grand Case for restaurants.  The staff was so welcoming and guided us on what to do in the area. Well appointed rooms along with a nice pool also. After many visits to a number of hotels and resorts on SXM, this place covered all the bases and I can't wait to return.  Thank you!

Idolem Residence, Vacation Home

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