Make a self catering villa or holiday rental in Pointe Pirouette, St Maarten your home away from home

St Maarten, although only a small Caribbean Island, is divided between the French and the Dutch governments with two different currencies and cultures, although English is widely spoken everywhere. Pointe Pirouette is an exclusive neighbourhood close to St Maarten’s Golf Club and Mullet Bay beach. It is on the west side of the island, close to the Simpson Bay Lagoon with miles of sandy beaches close by. It is within easy reach of the lovely French capital of Marigot which has some excellent designer shops and restaurants.

Things to Do in Pointe Pirouette, St Maarten

Pointe Pirouette is well located for those wanting to soak up the sun on some of the Caribbean’s best beaches. Long stretches of fine white sand are ideal for sunbathing and the warm clear waters are perfect for swimming, jet skiing, windsurfing, parasailing, kite surfing and other popular watersports. Diving and snorkeling are popular and boat trips can be arranged to some of the best dive spots such as the wreck of the HMS Proselyte which sank in 1801. Driving around the island’s narrow lanes or hiking along the trails are pleasant ways to discover the hidden gems of this lovely island paradise. Horseback riding, quad biking and jeep trips are also great ways to enjoy the area around your holiday rental at Pointe Pirouette.

Places to Visit Around Pointe Pirouette, St Maarten

The french town of Marigot is the perfect place for picking up some tax-free bargains in its exclusive shops. Jewellery, fashions and designer goods are all available, along with some excellent french-inspired cuisine at the local restaurants and bakeries. The best views of St Maarten can be enjoyed from the top of Pic du Paradis, which is 1400 feet (427m) above sea level. Other attractions include the Butterfly Farm near Orient Bay which has hundreds of exotic butterflies in the beautifully maintained tropical garden setting. Philipsburg, the Dutch capital, is also worth visiting for its pedestrianized shopping streets, old church and Dutch architecture. It is just 12km from your Pointe Pirouette holiday rental.

Weather in Pointe Pirouette, St Maarten

As with most Caribbean islands, St Maarten has a warm climate all year round. Temperatures are a pleasant 29-32°C (84-89°F). The islands receive slightly more rain in October and November, but this only amounts to a couple of inches per month and will certainly not spoil your St Maarten holiday villa vacation.

Travel to Pointe Pirouette, St Maarten

The main airport for flights to and from your holiday rental in St Maarten is the St Julianna (SXM) International Airport on the Dutch side of the island. It is about 2km from your holiday villa at Pointe Pirouette making transfers very easy by local taxi. St Maarten has regular flights from all over the world making it very easy to reach.