The Beach House Apartment — Steps from Simpson Bay Sand
Beach apartment living on St. Maarten's liveliest strip.
Why Go
Simpson Bay Road runs parallel to one of the island's longest stretches of calm, west-facing beach. The Beach House Apartment puts you directly on this strip, where the distance between your door and the sand is measured in footsteps rather than minutes. This is the part of St. Maarten where vacation living feels effortless.
The Experience
Simpson Bay Beach stretches for over a mile of gentle, turquoise water protected by a reef that keeps waves manageable for swimming and paddleboarding. The Beach House sits on Simpson Bay Road at number 107, placing you in the thick of the action without being inside a resort compound. Walk out and you're on the beach. Turn left and you reach The Boon Beach Bar, where grilled fish and cold Caribs come with your toes in the sand. Turn right and the road leads toward the marina, water sports operators, and a string of restaurants that range from casual Caribbean to Italian fine dining. Empress Rent a Car operates nearby if you want to explore beyond the bay. The apartment format means you have kitchen facilities — a real advantage when the Simpson Bay fish market has fresh catch and the nearby supermarkets stock everything you need for beach picnic provisions.
What to Try
Spend a full day working your way along Simpson Bay Beach from end to end, stopping at different beach bars. Rent a paddleboard and explore the calm bay waters. Walk to the marina boardwalk in the evening when the restaurants light up and live music drifts across the water.
Insider Tip
Simpson Bay Beach faces west, making it the sunset beach of St. Maarten. The best unobstructed view comes from the stretch directly in front of the apartment area — no headlands blocking the horizon line.
The Practical Stuff
Located at 107 Simpson Bay Road, Dutch side. Direct beach access across the road. Walking distance to restaurants, bars, and car rental. Princess Juliana Airport about 5 minutes by car. Grocery stores within walking distance along the main road.
Pair It With
- The Boon Beach Bar & Restaurant Guide — Beachfront dining steps away with grilled seafood and sunset views
- Simpson Bay Beach Guide — Your front yard — a mile of calm turquoise water for swimming and paddleboarding