Etoile de Mer — Luxury Beachfront Villa at Shore Pointe
Four-bedroom private villa with infinity pool, direct beach access, and Caribbean panoramas.
Why Go
Etoile de Mer — Star of the Sea — earns its name from the Shore Pointe address on Lot 29, where a 4-bedroom beachfront villa commands an unbroken sweep of Caribbean blue from a cliff-edge position above Cupecoy Beach. With a private heated infinity pool, gourmet kitchen, and space for eight guests, this is the kind of property that transforms a vacation into an event.
The Experience
The villa's contemporary architecture maximizes the indoor-outdoor flow that Caribbean living demands. Expansive terraces extend the living space toward the ocean. Four en-suite bedrooms with king beds provide privacy for couples traveling together or families wanting space. The gourmet kitchen supports serious cooking — relevant when you're splitting a luxury villa cost among four couples and eating in becomes both economical and social. The private heated infinity pool creates the signature Shore Pointe visual: a pool edge that appears to merge with the ocean beyond. The lush tropical landscaping screens the property from neighbors while maintaining the views. Direct beach access to Cupecoy Beach delivers the dramatic sandstone cove experience that no resort pool can replicate. Dany's at Cupecoy Beach Bar operates on the sand below for casual beach dining. Ratafia handles the upscale evenings. SXM Scooters provides fun transportation for exploring without parking hassles.
What to Try
Host a sunset dinner on the terrace using the gourmet kitchen — the infinity pool reflecting the changing sky creates an atmosphere no restaurant can match. Swim in the cliff coves below during morning low tide. Rent e-scooters from SXM Scooters for a group exploration of the western coast.
Insider Tip
The heated pool at Etoile de Mer makes night swimming genuinely luxurious — the temperature differential between warm pool water and cool night air, combined with the stars above and the sound of waves below the cliffs, creates a sensory experience that justifies the premium alone.
The Practical Stuff
Lot 29 Shore Pointe, Cupecoy, Dutch side. Premium pricing ($$$). Four bedrooms (king beds, en-suite), accommodates 8 guests. Private heated infinity pool, gourmet kitchen, expansive terraces. Direct Cupecoy Beach access. Near Porto Cupecoy Marina and restaurants. Airport approximately 8 minutes.
Pair It With
- Dany's at Cupecoy Beach Bar Guide — Cliff-base beach bar for casual lunches between villa and ocean
- Ratafia — Upscale Cupecoy restaurant for group dinners on special evenings