236 Boulevard de Grand Case, 97150 St Martin, French West Indies
Whether you want to just relax, swim, walk or jog on the beach, do a little shopping in local trendy boutiques, or experience the best food in the Caribbean - this is the place for you! Our charming apartment is on a quiet beach and only a short 5 minute walk to Grand Case village. We have a friendly, knowledgeable property manager who will help you with any questions that you might have during your stay.
The unit has a main level with a living room and eating area, a bathroom, and a kitchen. The upstairs bedroom has a bathroom and a deck overlooking Grand Case bay and Anguilla. Internet TV is provided should you get tired of the view out the window. Wi-fi coverage is throughout the unit and on the beach below.
Grand Case beach has pretty much everything you need to relax your day away. Friar's Bay and Happy Bay can be both reached on foot should you require a change of scenery. The fun-filled Orient beach is a 10 minute drive.
There are no chain hotels or restaurants anywhere in Grand Case - only authentic small intimate hotels and unique restaurants serving outstanding original food. The vast majority of the top 10 restaurants on the island are within a 10 minute walk of our apartment. The Dutch side has more North American restaurant options and is only a short drive away.
Grand Case has several small grocery stores - all within walking distance. A large supermarket with gourmet European food is a 5 minute drive away. If it's North American food you crave, there's another large supermarket 15 minutes away just across the border on the Dutch side.
A car is not required for your stay but is nice to have in order to see the rest of the island. There is parking in front of the building. You can also rent a car at the Grand Case airport (20 minute walk) if you only need it for a day or two.
REVIEWS
A great place for families, couples, and to have some quiet time. The view is breath taking. If you feel like socializing, going to restaurants, or to listen to live music it is just a 5 min walk on the beach. Grocery stores are only a few minutes away driving. I would definitely go back again!!! - Zorica K
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A very cozy and clean apartment with breathtaking ocean views and very conveniently located within beach-walking distance from the best bars and restaurants in Grand Case. - Alessandro DB
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The Ocean Sounds apartment was perfect for our small family. The views were stunning, and the beach is the best in St Martin. The village of Grand Case is accessed by a wonderful beach walk of 2-3 minutes and has everything you could want (simple or fine dining, fresh morning bakery and café lattés, beachfront lounges to enjoy a drink at sunset, etch). The apartment is perfectly set up for a care-free stay. The property manager met us at the airport and took us personally to the property to make sure we arrived with zero problems and were all set before he left. They even booked a rental car for us and handled all the required administration. Our little girl had a wonderful time playing on the soft, sandy beach and snorkelling in the warm ocean. This was the best vacation our family has had in years and the Ocean Sounds apartment was an essential part of its success! - Desmond B
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What can I say, the place was beautiful. It was perfect for us (a couple), but it could easily fit a family of four. When you walk into the condo complex it has these trees that have beautiful hot pink and orange flowers. Then, when you open up the door to the condo, you are stopped short by the beautiful view of the ocean! The apartment is two floors with a bedroom, bathroom, and balcony on the top floor. On the first floor there is the living room, open kitchen, and bathroom. Peter was great! He always responded to our emails right away. Also, he left my boyfriend and I a basket of groceries and a bottle of local made rum. The company that took care of the condo, Jennifer's Villas, also took great care of us. I would describe our vacation as soooo romantic. We ran the beach, climbed the mountains, took a boat around to different island, and ate at some of the best restaurants around! We did all of this just steps from Peter's condo. I can't say enough about how lovely Our stay was in Saint Martin. - Ryan & Tawnya B
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Oh how I will miss this... It's called " Ocean Sounds" - and for good reason! We were told that of all the places to stay in St.Martin, that this area (Grand Case) was the best. After ten days exploring the island (and we went everywhere!), that is 100% accurate. :) The water and beach are so close to our condo windows, at times I feel like I am actually ON the water floating! And water so blue, you shake your head when you look at it, wondering if its even real... Located in Grand Case on the French side, the condo is on the beach - and also right on the main street - which is reported as the culinary capital of the Caribbean. Well holy man... the exquisite french restaurants one after the other ??? I've never eaten so decadently (not even in Paris).. and fear the scale after this trip. Even for all you Chefs out there.. INCREDIBLE!!! Quick proximity to all the other areas of the island which is awesome, ten min in either direction and you were in a different world! People go to the beaches by day, but they come to Grand Case at night. It's not a party place full of obnoxious people... the vibe is simply lively (mardi gras and all) - and very stylish carib / french! If you are thinking of going to St.Martin, Ocean Sounds is the place. BEST TRIP EVER :) - Leesa and Dave B
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We stayed here around Easter 2015, the management representative met us at the airport rental car location and showed us the villa, this went very smoothly - thank you Nico! The apartment has two levels with a bathroom/shower on each level, a kitchenette downstairs, and all kitchen tools so we could cook breakfast etc. Everything is in good working order (we did have some trouble closing the patio door upstairs but no big deal). Incredible views from both levels. So the unit itself gets five stars, however the location should get six -- it's really perfect, you walk less than 10 mins along the beach and you are in Grand Case with all its restaurants and shops, but you live in a very quiet uncrowded location, no one on the beach except you... the beach further west gets worse because of the rocks but here it's really perfect. And it's very fortunate that the unit faces due north so the sun never shines straight in and it's always cool because of the breeze, we never even turned the AC on. So overall, a great place -- thank you the owners for letting us stay there! We may come back... - Alex K
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Wow! It truly is paradise!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Ocean Sounds was the perfect getaway! Beautifully furnished, spacious, comfortable, and the most amazing view! The condo is literally "Beach front" as the pictures suggest. Grand Case is a great location to be staying as there are so many awesome restaurants and bars, just around the corner. The king size bed is extremely comfortable, quality linens and towels, fast Wifi, very helpful staff. If you are planning a trip to St Martin, I would highly recommend checking this place out! We will be back, for sure! - Russ & Tala B
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Excellent location, spectacular view, wonderful condo.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The condo was great! It was nice and clean when we arrived - it even smelled fresh and clean. We were met at the car rental agency and escorted to the condo, given a tour around the unit and then left with a little box of food (wine, beer, eggs, cheese, coffee, etc). to get things started. A classy touch! It was a great place to kick back and relax, and we loved the location. Grand Case is just a few minutes walk down the street (or beach), with convenience stores, shops, a great little bakery and - our course - the restaurants! We ate at many of the restaurants in Grand Case and had a wonderful meal every time. Calmos Cafe was our favourite - after your meal, make sure to ask to try the house made infused rum! This was our first visit to St. Martin and the condo was a great "base" to explore: Orient Beach, Friar's Bay Beach, Marigot, Oyster Pond, Maho beach for airplane watching - nothing is really that far away. It was a great experience staying on the French side of the island - Caribbean with a European flavour! In the end, we spent quite a bit of time relaxing at the condo. Everything worked great: the kitchenette for making breakfast in the morning, wifi, air conditioning, etc. We even turned on the TV for a couple hours one evening. You just can't beat the spectacular view from the patio - a great place morning or night for enjoying a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. Support from the management company was great, and the owner checked in with us a couple times during our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation, and highly recommend Ocean Sounds! - Gord S
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Amazing view and location!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We really enjoyed our stay at Ocean Sounds. The beach here is incredible and it was nice just to sit on the patio and listen to the ocean sounds. The unit is as described, fairly basic but comfortable. The restaurants in the area are amazing. Would definitely like to come back again! - Dawn D
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Perfect location
★ ★ ★ ★
We spent 10 glorious quiet days here. Peter and Jitka made sure all our needs were met. It is close to restaraunts and shopping. The beach is pristine, calm and so quiet. All the comforts of home, including Wifi and TV with a great selection of channels if you want to keep in tune with the world. They even supply a cell phone for local calling. The view is spectacular. We have discussed with them a few minor upgrades, but this is a little piece of heaven for sure. Do we recommend Ocean Sounds, most definitely and look forward to going back. - Sharron & George Y
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Impossible to beat!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
This was my second visit! Absolutely the best way to experience Gran Case! The place is spacious and clean, right on the beach - fantastic location to relax for the day, and sleep at night with the waves' lullaby. All the most beautiful restaurants of French St. Martin are in the walking distance and offer the wide range of cuisine for any budget. Amazing time, highly recommend the place, and will be back next year! Thanks a million ! - Tala B
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Our second stay at this wonderful condo! We needed some serious down time.... Island time to be exact. We go it! St. Martin is a great island with lots to do, and with all the hotels, condos and resorts to choose from - we are again so glad we choose here. Why? Well Grand Case is a quaint village on the French side of the island that suits our needs perfectly. You can get anywhere on the island with ease if you want to explore. We opted once again not to rent a car, but to bus and cab everywhere as it is a challenge to find parking throughout the island. Getting to and from Grand Case was a breeze when we did leave the area.
But most days? We didn't! Ocean Sounds has a perfect view. A typical day looked like this: wake up to the sounds of the ocean lapping up on the beach, head downstairs to make coffee and enjoy the 180 degree view while you sip your first cup of java. Make breaky and eat oceanside. Take chairs downstairs to the beach and drop yourself there for the day. Revel in the most calm, turquiose ocean as warm as a bathtub and a light ocean breeze to help beat the heat while you read your book. Take leisurely walks on the very un-touristy, un-crowded beach and say bonjour to everyone you walk by. Lunch at one of the french cafes on the ocean with a glass of Rose. Late afternoons back on your deck with a fresh baguette from the Patiserri down the street, french cheeses and charcuterie and a cocktail to watch the sunset. Head out for dinner and walk the beach in the moonlight along the way. But now a problem confronts you... Where do you even begin to make your dinner choice? The village of Grand Case is known as the "Culinary Capitol of the Caribbean", and has the reputation for having the BEST restaurants and food throughout the Caribbean. Over thirty of them on the same street as the Ocean Sounds condo! Whatever your tastes, there is something here to DIE for. Go high end with fine French cuisine, seafood (lobster there is incredible), Italian, etc. There are casual cafes and funky little beach bars where you dine with your toes in the sand while listening to the regaee band. There are local outdoor BBQ's where you can eat for under $15 - share the plate, and still have enough for lunch the next day! The options are endless, your waistline could become that too lol!!!
The condo itself is perfect for a couple alone or with small children. Two bathrooms, sofa beds and a lovely king sized bed in the loft. Kitchen is equipped with everything you need. The most stellar part of Ocean Sounds is its views, whether you are upstairs or down, its just amazing. And the proximity to all the restaurants, no driving and parking to go out for dinner! You will smirk to yourself as you are walking the street from the condo.... seeing all the people coming in from Marigot and Phillipsburg to have dinner and not finding anywhere to park! Stay at Ocean Sounds folks. The hosts are wonderful, its all wonderful. We will be going back again and again... - Leesa and Dave B
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As we pulled up to the apartment I noticed we where in the heart of grand case and surround by locals which we loved. As we opened the door to the apartment we both where in absolute ahh. Our jaws dropped to the floor as we where mesmerized by the view of the water. The upstairs balcony was just as amazing. We just loved the apt. It was located to everything and I was able to go to the bakery right down the street ever morning. Every night we where able to walk to dinner. On more thing to note for travels is that the water in the apartment had great water pressure and gets plenty of hot water and the ac works great and is not noisy. Well I hope you stay here on your next trip to Grand Case. - Dane C
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Location, Location, Location!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We wanted serious down time to recharge. We had instant access to one of the nicest,quietest beaches on St.Martin in our opinion. The villa was perfect for us. We made our own breakfasts, after a short walk down the beach for fresh croissants daily. The bakery also sells lunch items that we would pick up as well so we were looked after. After a day on the beach ,tanning, reading,and swimming ,we would go back to the villa and have happy hour and shower up for the nightly stroll to where the best dining on the island happens to be, in Grand Case. No more than 10 minute walk and you have to start choosing where to go tonight. The Lo Lo's are perfect for that normal supper with great value. With the selection of gourmet restaurants you are sure to find one to your liking if not making it hard to choose!
We used the upper deck on days when we didnt want the sand and it allows for some great views.
We only rented a car for a few days but checked out a number of the other beaches, and none really compare to the one that is outside your front window. While touring around,we paid attention to other accomadations and really could'nt find one that would have better than Ocean Sounds for us.
We stayed here for 2 weeks and can't complain about anything. The rep from Jennifer's met us at the airport and brought us here and went through everything. He also passed on some local info on the way and left us with a starter basket to begin our stay. The villa was exactly like the pictures and description in the listing.
We would highly recommend Oceans Sounds villa.When we come back, this is our first choice! - Darcy G
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Beautiful views and apartment!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We loved our stay. Nice quiet end of the Grand Case beach but walkable to all the shops and nightlife. Very nice and responsive staff. - Glynis M
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One of the best holidays we have ever taken in one of the most beautiful places in the world
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
If you are looking for a getaway that is romantic, stress free, absolutely stunning and of course welcoming than Ocean Sounds in Grand Case is perfect. From the moment we arrived and the window shutters were opened for us we knew we had picked a spectacular place. The view is enough to take your breath away. You are literally on the beach, the most beautiful beach you will ever see. So good that we rarely left! The apartment is beautifully furnished and completely stocked with all you need to make it your home away from
Home. It is clean, the bed is perfectly comfy and the showers are great! Ocean Sounds' location is fantastic. It is just a short walk to shopping, restaurants and bars. Everything is so close, yet just the right distance away to make it an even better piece of heaven!! The entire process from beginning stages of planning our trip to key drop off on our last day was easy and done with no problems. We are so impressed with everything and just had an amazing trip. We have already started planning our next stay at Ocean Sounds, the only thing we will do different this time is stay longer!!!! Just a wonderful place. - Christie & Jason P
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We just returned from our first stay at Ocean Sounds, St. Martin, and it certainly won't be our last.
The condo is just a few minutes walk down the beach from the culinary gem of Grand Case, with breathtaking views of the turquoise sea out the bedroom and living area windows and a private quiet beach, this is the place to go for a little R&R and low-key fun in the sun. The condo is beautifully appointed, and well equipped. Perfect for a couple or a couple with a small child. Some days we didn't even venture out. We stayed right at our little piece of paradise on the sea.
We Highly recommend Ocean Sounds! We are already planning our return trip next year! - Rhea M
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No car required!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We truly enjoy our stay at this lovely apartment. Grand Case has pretty much everything we looked for in a vacation: restaurants and shops along a beautiful beach - all within walking distance. It is easy to hop on a local minibus for $1.50 if you feel like exploring. Or rent a car from an agency virtually across the street. But mostly we loved just walking around this Creole village and beach enjoying the fantastic food and meeting people. The location couldn't be much better. Definitely coming back next winter!- Jacob A
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A beautiful ocean front retreat nestled in the heart of a french caribbean culinary gem. Perfect!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I will start this review by stating we are lucky enough call the the owners of this beautiful destination friends. We know personally how excited they are to share this incredible retreat, and I hope I can put into words just how special this hidden gem is.
Jennifers Vacation Villa's will be your contact for booking and the duration of your stay. They are friendly, resourceful, but most of all efficient. There's no island time with this team. We were greeted at the airport, had our car rental arranged, and escorted to the property. Everything was ready, and waiting. What a great way to start the vacation!
The ocean front location offers unrivalled views of crystal clear aqua blue waters through immense sliding glass doors situated on both levels of the villa. These offer a refreshing breeze, ocean sounds, and the upper level opens to a private balcony accessible from the master bed.
An open concept villa, paired with all the amenities one could possibly require, mixed with clean, stylish, comfortable furnishings. You'll be calling this villa home before you know it.
Grand Case is a quiet, romantic getaway tucked into the heart of a welcoming french community. Boutique shopping, extraordinary cuisine, and white sand beaches have us longing to return next year.
We would consider ourselves seasoned travellers, and I can confidently recommend this destination as a must for any traveller. Ocean Sounds is for the small family or couple looking to expand comfortably from an-all inclusive and actually experience the culture and island. - Riley G
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Pure Heaven
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I don't want to sound too effusive because I want to be able to rent this villa again and again. But this apartment is the ideal spot for a fantastic beach vacation in a private stretch of one of the nicest beaches on St. Martin. The set up is ideal, huge sliding doors in the living room that look out over the ocean and let in the calming sounds of the surf 24/7. Then the upstairs bedroom leads to a private balcony that overlooks this magnificent scene only ten feet higher! I'd be remiss if I didn't offer a shout out to Jennifer's Vacation Villas who manages this apartment. Every one of her staff was friendly and incredibly efficient. When we had a problem with the satellite TV (the problem was with Dish itself!) they were right on it and called the next day to see if the situation had been resolved. The villa is only a five to ten minute walk to the finest restaurants on the island. This was one of the best vacations my wife and I ever had and we will surely come back to St. Martin and Jitka's lovely apartment in the near future. - Larry S
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Fantastic get-away!!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Perfect location!! Very quaint, charming and comfortable condo!! This is our first time to the island. After 11 days of exploration we have determined that this is the PERFECT location. Close enough to the town to walk but not so close that the noise is a bother! The beach right out the front steps has got to be the best on the island! Absolutely beautiful views, the sound of the ocean is a constant, mesmerizing and relaxing benefit as well! The condo is well appointed and very accommodating with all that is needed to have a great stay. There are somewhere in the neighborhood of 50 fabulous restaurants within walking distance right down the beach! But most of all, Petr was an absolutely wonderful host! Extremely Flexible when we had any request and we never had to wait long at all to hear back from him!! Thanks Petr! We plan to be back!! - Pete M
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Magnifique
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Un magnifique séjour à Grand Case. L appartement est complètement fidèle aux photos et descriptions… de plus les hôtes ont été d une aide très précieuse. Merci à Victoria, sur place et à notre hôte Petr - Stephane B
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Unbeatable!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Such a beautiful place to say, the view is unbeatable! Walkable to restaurants and the town. The place was so clean and Petr and Victoria were amazing hosts. Would recommend 100 percent! - Brittany M
A great place for families, couples, and to have some quiet time. The view is breath taking. If you feel like socializing, going to restaurants, or to listen to live music it is just a 5 min walk on the beach. Grocery stores are only a few minutes away driving. I would definitely go back again!!! - Zorica K
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A very cozy and clean apartment with breathtaking ocean views and very conveniently located within beach-walking distance from the best bars and restaurants in Grand Case. - Alessandro DB
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The Ocean Sounds apartment was perfect for our small family. The views were stunning, and the beach is the best in St Martin. The village of Grand Case is accessed by a wonderful beach walk of 2-3 minutes and has everything you could want (simple or fine dining, fresh morning bakery and café lattés, beachfront lounges to enjoy a drink at sunset, etch). The apartment is perfectly set up for a care-free stay. The property manager met us at the airport and took us personally to the property to make sure we arrived with zero problems and were all set before he left. They even booked a rental car for us and handled all the required administration. Our little girl had a wonderful time playing on the soft, sandy beach and snorkelling in the warm ocean. This was the best vacation our family has had in years and the Ocean Sounds apartment was an essential part of its success! - Desmond B
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What can I say, the place was beautiful. It was perfect for us (a couple), but it could easily fit a family of four. When you walk into the condo complex it has these trees that have beautiful hot pink and orange flowers. Then, when you open up the door to the condo, you are stopped short by the beautiful view of the ocean! The apartment is two floors with a bedroom, bathroom, and balcony on the top floor. On the first floor there is the living room, open kitchen, and bathroom. Peter was great! He always responded to our emails right away. Also, he left my boyfriend and I a basket of groceries and a bottle of local made rum. The company that took care of the condo, Jennifer's Villas, also took great care of us. I would describe our vacation as soooo romantic. We ran the beach, climbed the mountains, took a boat around to different island, and ate at some of the best restaurants around! We did all of this just steps from Peter's condo. I can't say enough about how lovely Our stay was in Saint Martin. - Ryan & Tawnya B
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Oh how I will miss this... It's called " Ocean Sounds" - and for good reason! We were told that of all the places to stay in St.Martin, that this area (Grand Case) was the best. After ten days exploring the island (and we went everywhere!), that is 100% accurate. :) The water and beach are so close to our condo windows, at times I feel like I am actually ON the water floating! And water so blue, you shake your head when you look at it, wondering if its even real... Located in Grand Case on the French side, the condo is on the beach - and also right on the main street - which is reported as the culinary capital of the Caribbean. Well holy man... the exquisite french restaurants one after the other ??? I've never eaten so decadently (not even in Paris).. and fear the scale after this trip. Even for all you Chefs out there.. INCREDIBLE!!! Quick proximity to all the other areas of the island which is awesome, ten min in either direction and you were in a different world! People go to the beaches by day, but they come to Grand Case at night. It's not a party place full of obnoxious people... the vibe is simply lively (mardi gras and all) - and very stylish carib / french! If you are thinking of going to St.Martin, Ocean Sounds is the place. BEST TRIP EVER :) - Leesa and Dave B
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We stayed here around Easter 2015, the management representative met us at the airport rental car location and showed us the villa, this went very smoothly - thank you Nico! The apartment has two levels with a bathroom/shower on each level, a kitchenette downstairs, and all kitchen tools so we could cook breakfast etc. Everything is in good working order (we did have some trouble closing the patio door upstairs but no big deal). Incredible views from both levels. So the unit itself gets five stars, however the location should get six -- it's really perfect, you walk less than 10 mins along the beach and you are in Grand Case with all its restaurants and shops, but you live in a very quiet uncrowded location, no one on the beach except you... the beach further west gets worse because of the rocks but here it's really perfect. And it's very fortunate that the unit faces due north so the sun never shines straight in and it's always cool because of the breeze, we never even turned the AC on. So overall, a great place -- thank you the owners for letting us stay there! We may come back... - Alex K
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Wow! It truly is paradise!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Ocean Sounds was the perfect getaway! Beautifully furnished, spacious, comfortable, and the most amazing view! The condo is literally "Beach front" as the pictures suggest. Grand Case is a great location to be staying as there are so many awesome restaurants and bars, just around the corner. The king size bed is extremely comfortable, quality linens and towels, fast Wifi, very helpful staff. If you are planning a trip to St Martin, I would highly recommend checking this place out! We will be back, for sure! - Russ & Tala B
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Excellent location, spectacular view, wonderful condo.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The condo was great! It was nice and clean when we arrived - it even smelled fresh and clean. We were met at the car rental agency and escorted to the condo, given a tour around the unit and then left with a little box of food (wine, beer, eggs, cheese, coffee, etc). to get things started. A classy touch! It was a great place to kick back and relax, and we loved the location. Grand Case is just a few minutes walk down the street (or beach), with convenience stores, shops, a great little bakery and - our course - the restaurants! We ate at many of the restaurants in Grand Case and had a wonderful meal every time. Calmos Cafe was our favourite - after your meal, make sure to ask to try the house made infused rum! This was our first visit to St. Martin and the condo was a great "base" to explore: Orient Beach, Friar's Bay Beach, Marigot, Oyster Pond, Maho beach for airplane watching - nothing is really that far away. It was a great experience staying on the French side of the island - Caribbean with a European flavour! In the end, we spent quite a bit of time relaxing at the condo. Everything worked great: the kitchenette for making breakfast in the morning, wifi, air conditioning, etc. We even turned on the TV for a couple hours one evening. You just can't beat the spectacular view from the patio - a great place morning or night for enjoying a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. Support from the management company was great, and the owner checked in with us a couple times during our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation, and highly recommend Ocean Sounds! - Gord S
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Amazing view and location!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We really enjoyed our stay at Ocean Sounds. The beach here is incredible and it was nice just to sit on the patio and listen to the ocean sounds. The unit is as described, fairly basic but comfortable. The restaurants in the area are amazing. Would definitely like to come back again! - Dawn D
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Perfect location
★ ★ ★ ★
We spent 10 glorious quiet days here. Peter and Jitka made sure all our needs were met. It is close to restaraunts and shopping. The beach is pristine, calm and so quiet. All the comforts of home, including Wifi and TV with a great selection of channels if you want to keep in tune with the world. They even supply a cell phone for local calling. The view is spectacular. We have discussed with them a few minor upgrades, but this is a little piece of heaven for sure. Do we recommend Ocean Sounds, most definitely and look forward to going back. - Sharron & George Y
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Impossible to beat!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
This was my second visit! Absolutely the best way to experience Gran Case! The place is spacious and clean, right on the beach - fantastic location to relax for the day, and sleep at night with the waves' lullaby. All the most beautiful restaurants of French St. Martin are in the walking distance and offer the wide range of cuisine for any budget. Amazing time, highly recommend the place, and will be back next year! Thanks a million ! - Tala B
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Our second stay at this wonderful condo! We needed some serious down time.... Island time to be exact. We go it! St. Martin is a great island with lots to do, and with all the hotels, condos and resorts to choose from - we are again so glad we choose here. Why? Well Grand Case is a quaint village on the French side of the island that suits our needs perfectly. You can get anywhere on the island with ease if you want to explore. We opted once again not to rent a car, but to bus and cab everywhere as it is a challenge to find parking throughout the island. Getting to and from Grand Case was a breeze when we did leave the area.
But most days? We didn't! Ocean Sounds has a perfect view. A typical day looked like this: wake up to the sounds of the ocean lapping up on the beach, head downstairs to make coffee and enjoy the 180 degree view while you sip your first cup of java. Make breaky and eat oceanside. Take chairs downstairs to the beach and drop yourself there for the day. Revel in the most calm, turquiose ocean as warm as a bathtub and a light ocean breeze to help beat the heat while you read your book. Take leisurely walks on the very un-touristy, un-crowded beach and say bonjour to everyone you walk by. Lunch at one of the french cafes on the ocean with a glass of Rose. Late afternoons back on your deck with a fresh baguette from the Patiserri down the street, french cheeses and charcuterie and a cocktail to watch the sunset. Head out for dinner and walk the beach in the moonlight along the way. But now a problem confronts you... Where do you even begin to make your dinner choice? The village of Grand Case is known as the "Culinary Capitol of the Caribbean", and has the reputation for having the BEST restaurants and food throughout the Caribbean. Over thirty of them on the same street as the Ocean Sounds condo! Whatever your tastes, there is something here to DIE for. Go high end with fine French cuisine, seafood (lobster there is incredible), Italian, etc. There are casual cafes and funky little beach bars where you dine with your toes in the sand while listening to the regaee band. There are local outdoor BBQ's where you can eat for under $15 - share the plate, and still have enough for lunch the next day! The options are endless, your waistline could become that too lol!!!
The condo itself is perfect for a couple alone or with small children. Two bathrooms, sofa beds and a lovely king sized bed in the loft. Kitchen is equipped with everything you need. The most stellar part of Ocean Sounds is its views, whether you are upstairs or down, its just amazing. And the proximity to all the restaurants, no driving and parking to go out for dinner! You will smirk to yourself as you are walking the street from the condo.... seeing all the people coming in from Marigot and Phillipsburg to have dinner and not finding anywhere to park! Stay at Ocean Sounds folks. The hosts are wonderful, its all wonderful. We will be going back again and again... - Leesa and Dave B
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As we pulled up to the apartment I noticed we where in the heart of grand case and surround by locals which we loved. As we opened the door to the apartment we both where in absolute ahh. Our jaws dropped to the floor as we where mesmerized by the view of the water. The upstairs balcony was just as amazing. We just loved the apt. It was located to everything and I was able to go to the bakery right down the street ever morning. Every night we where able to walk to dinner. On more thing to note for travels is that the water in the apartment had great water pressure and gets plenty of hot water and the ac works great and is not noisy. Well I hope you stay here on your next trip to Grand Case. - Dane C
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Location, Location, Location!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We wanted serious down time to recharge. We had instant access to one of the nicest,quietest beaches on St.Martin in our opinion. The villa was perfect for us. We made our own breakfasts, after a short walk down the beach for fresh croissants daily. The bakery also sells lunch items that we would pick up as well so we were looked after. After a day on the beach ,tanning, reading,and swimming ,we would go back to the villa and have happy hour and shower up for the nightly stroll to where the best dining on the island happens to be, in Grand Case. No more than 10 minute walk and you have to start choosing where to go tonight. The Lo Lo's are perfect for that normal supper with great value. With the selection of gourmet restaurants you are sure to find one to your liking if not making it hard to choose!
We used the upper deck on days when we didnt want the sand and it allows for some great views.
We only rented a car for a few days but checked out a number of the other beaches, and none really compare to the one that is outside your front window. While touring around,we paid attention to other accomadations and really could'nt find one that would have better than Ocean Sounds for us.
We stayed here for 2 weeks and can't complain about anything. The rep from Jennifer's met us at the airport and brought us here and went through everything. He also passed on some local info on the way and left us with a starter basket to begin our stay. The villa was exactly like the pictures and description in the listing.
We would highly recommend Oceans Sounds villa.When we come back, this is our first choice! - Darcy G
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Beautiful views and apartment!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We loved our stay. Nice quiet end of the Grand Case beach but walkable to all the shops and nightlife. Very nice and responsive staff. - Glynis M
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One of the best holidays we have ever taken in one of the most beautiful places in the world
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
If you are looking for a getaway that is romantic, stress free, absolutely stunning and of course welcoming than Ocean Sounds in Grand Case is perfect. From the moment we arrived and the window shutters were opened for us we knew we had picked a spectacular place. The view is enough to take your breath away. You are literally on the beach, the most beautiful beach you will ever see. So good that we rarely left! The apartment is beautifully furnished and completely stocked with all you need to make it your home away from
Home. It is clean, the bed is perfectly comfy and the showers are great! Ocean Sounds' location is fantastic. It is just a short walk to shopping, restaurants and bars. Everything is so close, yet just the right distance away to make it an even better piece of heaven!! The entire process from beginning stages of planning our trip to key drop off on our last day was easy and done with no problems. We are so impressed with everything and just had an amazing trip. We have already started planning our next stay at Ocean Sounds, the only thing we will do different this time is stay longer!!!! Just a wonderful place. - Christie & Jason P
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We just returned from our first stay at Ocean Sounds, St. Martin, and it certainly won't be our last.
The condo is just a few minutes walk down the beach from the culinary gem of Grand Case, with breathtaking views of the turquoise sea out the bedroom and living area windows and a private quiet beach, this is the place to go for a little R&R and low-key fun in the sun. The condo is beautifully appointed, and well equipped. Perfect for a couple or a couple with a small child. Some days we didn't even venture out. We stayed right at our little piece of paradise on the sea.
We Highly recommend Ocean Sounds! We are already planning our return trip next year! - Rhea M
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No car required!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We truly enjoy our stay at this lovely apartment. Grand Case has pretty much everything we looked for in a vacation: restaurants and shops along a beautiful beach - all within walking distance. It is easy to hop on a local minibus for $1.50 if you feel like exploring. Or rent a car from an agency virtually across the street. But mostly we loved just walking around this Creole village and beach enjoying the fantastic food and meeting people. The location couldn't be much better. Definitely coming back next winter!- Jacob A
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A beautiful ocean front retreat nestled in the heart of a french caribbean culinary gem. Perfect!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I will start this review by stating we are lucky enough call the the owners of this beautiful destination friends. We know personally how excited they are to share this incredible retreat, and I hope I can put into words just how special this hidden gem is.
Jennifers Vacation Villa's will be your contact for booking and the duration of your stay. They are friendly, resourceful, but most of all efficient. There's no island time with this team. We were greeted at the airport, had our car rental arranged, and escorted to the property. Everything was ready, and waiting. What a great way to start the vacation!
The ocean front location offers unrivalled views of crystal clear aqua blue waters through immense sliding glass doors situated on both levels of the villa. These offer a refreshing breeze, ocean sounds, and the upper level opens to a private balcony accessible from the master bed.
An open concept villa, paired with all the amenities one could possibly require, mixed with clean, stylish, comfortable furnishings. You'll be calling this villa home before you know it.
Grand Case is a quiet, romantic getaway tucked into the heart of a welcoming french community. Boutique shopping, extraordinary cuisine, and white sand beaches have us longing to return next year.
We would consider ourselves seasoned travellers, and I can confidently recommend this destination as a must for any traveller. Ocean Sounds is for the small family or couple looking to expand comfortably from an-all inclusive and actually experience the culture and island. - Riley G
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Pure Heaven
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I don't want to sound too effusive because I want to be able to rent this villa again and again. But this apartment is the ideal spot for a fantastic beach vacation in a private stretch of one of the nicest beaches on St. Martin. The set up is ideal, huge sliding doors in the living room that look out over the ocean and let in the calming sounds of the surf 24/7. Then the upstairs bedroom leads to a private balcony that overlooks this magnificent scene only ten feet higher! I'd be remiss if I didn't offer a shout out to Jennifer's Vacation Villas who manages this apartment. Every one of her staff was friendly and incredibly efficient. When we had a problem with the satellite TV (the problem was with Dish itself!) they were right on it and called the next day to see if the situation had been resolved. The villa is only a five to ten minute walk to the finest restaurants on the island. This was one of the best vacations my wife and I ever had and we will surely come back to St. Martin and Jitka's lovely apartment in the near future. - Larry S
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Fantastic get-away!!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Perfect location!! Very quaint, charming and comfortable condo!! This is our first time to the island. After 11 days of exploration we have determined that this is the PERFECT location. Close enough to the town to walk but not so close that the noise is a bother! The beach right out the front steps has got to be the best on the island! Absolutely beautiful views, the sound of the ocean is a constant, mesmerizing and relaxing benefit as well! The condo is well appointed and very accommodating with all that is needed to have a great stay. There are somewhere in the neighborhood of 50 fabulous restaurants within walking distance right down the beach! But most of all, Petr was an absolutely wonderful host! Extremely Flexible when we had any request and we never had to wait long at all to hear back from him!! Thanks Petr! We plan to be back!! - Pete M
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Magnifique
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Un magnifique séjour à Grand Case. L appartement est complètement fidèle aux photos et descriptions… de plus les hôtes ont été d une aide très précieuse. Merci à Victoria, sur place et à notre hôte Petr - Stephane B
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Unbeatable!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Such a beautiful place to say, the view is unbeatable! Walkable to restaurants and the town. The place was so clean and Petr and Victoria were amazing hosts. Would recommend 100 percent! - Brittany M