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Terrace/patio - Idolem Residence, Vacation Home (Orient Bay)
A window with curtains, a view of greenery, and a building in the background. - Idolem Residence, Vacation Home (Orient Bay)
A room with a bed, a wall-mounted light fixture, a curtain, and a framed artwork. - Idolem Residence, Vacation Home (Orient Bay)
A pool area with a view of a lake, surrounded by palm trees and buildings. - Idolem Residence, Vacation Home (Orient Bay)
A narrow staircase leading to a wooden balcony, surrounded by white walls and greenery. - Idolem Residence, Vacation Home (Orient Bay)
Close to Orient Bay, Idolem Residence, Vacation Home provides amenities like a terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Room

Unite 14

  • Sea view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A pool area with a view of a lake, surrounded by palm trees and buildings.

Unite 8

  • Ocean view
  • 102 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with two beds, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a radiator.

Unite 6

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window, and a ceiling with wooden beams.

Unite 7 Bis

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Orient Bay, Idolem Residence, Vacation Home is in the city center and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Orient Bay and Pinel Island can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Port of St. Maarten. Visit our Orient Bay travel guide
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Map
57, rue du Mont-Vernon, Orient Bay, 97150

What's nearby

  • A beach with turquoise water, a pier, and sailboats.
    Grand Case Beach
    4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • A beach with turquoise water, white sand, and two beach umbrellas.
    Orient Bay Beach
    4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • A beach with clear turquoise waters, a large airplane flying overhead, and a row of hotels in the background.
    Maho Beach
    27 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Mont Vernon
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cul-de-Sac Bay
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Grand Case (SFG-L'Esperance)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bikini Beach
    5 min drive
  • Pirate Hideout Beach Bar
    6 min drive
  • Le Piment
    5 min drive
  • Aloha
    6 min drive
  • Pizzeria du Mont Vernon
    5 min walk

Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Weekly housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the airport

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 12 units
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Individually decorated
  • Mediterranean architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Does Idolem Residence, Vacation Home have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Idolem Residence, Vacation Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Idolem Residence, Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idolem Residence, Vacation Home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idolem Residence, Vacation Home located?

Located in the heart of Orient Bay, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Mont Vernon and Orient Bay. Cul-de-Sac Bay and Green Cay are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Idolem Residence, Vacation Home Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
The Property has a great terrace, pool and air conditioner. However, as we needed help, because we had no electricity 2 times and no water once, we couldn't reach anybody on both phone numbers we got! No one answered the other contact possibility we had: email! Expedia itself had also no possibility to contact anybody! And there is no reception or so. Besides of this, it is a really great spot to stay on that lovely island!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The A/C did not work properly, and the room smelled of cat urine. We needed to go to the local supermarket to buy air freshener and candles as the smell was so unbearable it caused me a headed. There were cats all around the property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Super séjour

Endroit très propre, confortable et 10 minutes à pieds de la mer. Une auto est tant qu’à moi essentiel. J’etais à l’unité 14 au dessus de la piscine avec une magnifique terrasse et vue. S’informer de l’unité loué pour ceux ayant de la difficulté à marcher. Qualité/prix super je recommande
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour. Tout était parfait.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place, quiet in late evening, a lot of traffic during the day, The residence was clean and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Good Area for St. Martin Beach and Dining Options

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.
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Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort, communication

Idolem Residence: niet doen

Idolem bestaat uit geschakelde units met een [buiten] keuken, badkamer, een woon- en slaapkamer. Op het oog een mooi verblijf, netjes onderhouden. Compleet als het gaat om de inrichting. De vieze, indringende geur die in het appartement hing maakte dat het verblijf er minder prettig was dan het had kunnen zijn. Op de foto’s op de site van Idolem lijkt het of het ‘complex’ gelegen is aan een prachtig meer. Dat beeld kwam niet overeen met de werkelijkheid. Dit werd vooral veroorzaakt door de rommel die in de omgeving aanwezig was. Denk hierbij aan oude containers maar ook aan veel zwerfvuil. Het is duidelijk te zien dat het Franse deel van Sint Maarten de gevolgen van de tropische orkaan Irma nog niet te boven gekomen is. De receptie was niet geopend tijdens ons verblijf. Wellicht als gevolg van de feestdagen. Het gaf ons niet het warme welkome gevoel wat we op Saba [Juliana’s hotel] wel hadden. Het feit dat we iemand gezien hebben bij onze aankomst was toeval. In een mailing hadden we al vernomen dat de sleutel in een box lag. Het klinkt misschien wat zeurderig, maar het gevoel van welkom zijn werd hier danig negatief door beïnvloed. Al met al is Idolem Residence voor ins geen locatie om naar terug te keren.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

For a low cost hotel, this is top notch!

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home Away From Home

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 .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay! Thank you!

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good room for the length of time and price.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxed and Fun

I spent two weeks staying here, it is a nice quiet area, short walk to the beach with a nice ocean side town near by for evening drinks and food. The staff are all friendly and helpful and the rooms have all you require to be self-sufficient if you desire. I will be back!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bonne ambiance location prestige
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value with privacy

Nice French side location between Orient Bay and Grand Case. Great value with privacy, almost your own pool as only 14 or so units...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Résidence près de la plage

Nous avons passer un très beau séjour chez Idolem. La chambre était parfaite et propre. À 10 minutes de marche de la plage Baie Orient. Celle-ci a d'ailleurs été l'un de notre coups de coeur. Facile d'accès à la route principale, resto ou épicerie. Le staff très accueillant et s'assure que tout est à notre satisfaction. Un gros MERCI! De votre gentil couple Québecois
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellente adresse bien placée

L'accueil s'est très bien passé et le Check in fut rapide. En plus nous avons été surclassées. Très belle prestation pour le prix.nous logions au numéro 4, c'était parfait calme et juste en dessous de la piscine. Belle vue de la terrasse avec hamac sur l'étang.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Residence 10 min by feet from L'Orient + pool

Nice Residence-Hotel 10 min by feet from L'Orient Beach, the staff (run by a family) is really friendly and helpful. Rooms are very spacious and comfortable, with patio, and view on the bird pond and ocean in the background, very clean also. Nice pool.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Idolem

Very relaxing
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent and quiet location

Rõõm in good shape when we arrived with the GM waiting for us to check in which was late due to our flight didn't land until 10pm.....no issues with the room other then a few light bulbs that burnt out that were quickly replaced. Would definitely recommend this location as I've been to 8 different locations in Orient Bay area during my 15 visits to the island
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Température idéale proximité des plages sécurité dans les déplacements
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Family run nice apartments on a budget

This place is great when you are looking for a budget apartment in a quiet area for a good nights sleep, but otherwise planning to move around the island with a car. The place has a lot of stairs so not ideal for people with movement difficulties. The apartments are quiet and cool thanks to air conditioning. Beds are premium offer good sleep. Huge balconies with beautiful views. Wifi was also better than any other place on the island. Kitchenettes are also well equipped (you even get a toaster, which is really unnecessary), the bathroom less so. The place also offers a cozy swimming pool with views at the salt lake. Usually nobody here so good to relax and enjoy the sunshine. As for the negatives: We lacked a hairdryer and we did not get one even on request. So be prepared to bring your own. There is really nothing in the area within walking distance apart from a posh restaurant. The beach and the supermarket are NOT walking distance, unless you don't mind walking 20+ mins among cars with no sidewalks. You need to have a car, bike or some sort of way to move around from here, but can otherwise be a good base. Room service is every 4 (!) days which we found too rare. Room service every 2 days or so would have made it much more comfortable. Mosquitoes also show up around dawn and dusk so be prepared for those too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour de rêves

Semaine relaxante, ambiance zen
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Equipe acceuillante

Très bon séjour, appartement bien équipé proche de la plage. Déconseillé aux personnes aillant des problèmes de mobilité (beaucoup de marches). Leader price et pharmacie à proximité. Ilet Pinel à visiter tout à coté. Nous ne souhaiterions qu'une seule chose : y retouner.