Mapai

Villa Mapai sits oceanfront in the gated community of Terrasse de Cul-de-Sac, on the tranquil northeastern reach of St. Martin’s French side. The setting is the draw: uninterrupted views across the cove toward Pinel Island, close enough to reach by paddle and far enough to feel entirely your own.

A private dock anchors the property to the water. Take one of the villa’s kayaks or paddleboards and Pinel’s clear shallows and sandy beaches are minutes away — though the heated infinity pool, spanning twelve metres along a generous wooden deck, makes a compelling argument for staying put. The day organizes itself around the outdoors here: a large covered terrace for dining and gathering, lounge corners for morning coffee, and the steady sound of the sea as the constant backdrop.

Inside, the interiors are contemporary and fully air-conditioned, composed to draw the ocean breeze through the living spaces. The home holds six bedrooms in total, each with its own ensuite bath and fitted with air conditioning, ceiling fan, and television. Five are king rooms; one is configured with two bunk beds, well suited to younger guests. The sixth bedroom is reached from outside, set just beyond the pool — a quiet, separate retreat with a measure of privacy from the main house.

Villa Mapai can be taken as a five- or six-bedroom estate, and suits families and groups of friends traveling together with equal ease. For those who measure a Caribbean stay by the water, it is an address built entirely around it.

At a glance

Five- or six-bedroom configuration, each bedroom ensuite
Five king rooms plus one bunk room; sixth bedroom with private exterior access beyond the pool
Oceanfront in the gated community of Terrasse de Cul-de-Sac, French St. Martin
Heated infinity pool (12 m), wooden sun deck
Private dock with kayaks and paddleboards; Pinel Island by paddle
Large covered terrace for alfresco dining and gathering
Fully air-conditioned interiors; AC, ceiling fan, and TV in every room
Daily housekeeping, caretaker, gardener, pool and maintenance service, concierge
Sheets, bath and beach towels, welcome basket on arrival
Two minutes to the beach, five to restaurants and groceries

To reserve Villa Mapai, our concierge team is at [email protected].

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