Villa Dream In Blue — Mont Choisy Retreat Near Friar's Bay
A hillside villa on Rue du Mont Choisy with quick access to Friar's Bay and the quiet French side interior.
Why Go
Villa Dream In Blue sits on the slopes of Mont Choisy, a residential pocket of St. Martin's French side where the road winds between tropical gardens and stone walls before dropping toward Friar's Bay. The address puts you close to one of the island's most relaxed beach bars and a coastline that stays uncrowded even in high season.
The Experience
Mont Choisy is one of those French-side neighborhoods that most visitors never find unless they are staying there. The area is residential, green, and elevated — meaning views tend to open up toward the sea without a boardwalk or resort strip in sight. The villa's location on Rue du Mont Choisy places it within a short drive of Friar's Bay to the west and Orient Bay to the east, giving you access to two very different beach experiences without the commute that guests in Marigot or Philipsburg face. The hillside elevation keeps things cooler than the coast, and the quiet here is genuine — birdsong replaces traffic noise. For visitors who want a base that feels authentically French Caribbean rather than resort-polished, this setting delivers. The surrounding area includes a handful of private villas and local homes, not commercial development.
What to Try
Drive five minutes down to Friar's Bay Beach for lunch at one of the casual beach shacks — the grilled fish and rum punch are local staples. Walk the neighborhood in the morning when the light hits the hillside and the views toward the Atlantic open up. Head east to Orient Bay for watersports, beach clubs, and shopping at the Village d'Orient. Grab groceries at Food Market Mont Vernon on your way back from the beach.
Insider Tip
Friar's Bay is one of the few beaches on the island where you can still park for free and walk straight onto the sand without passing through a resort lobby. Arrive before 10 AM on weekends to claim a spot near the rocks on the north end — the snorkeling there is underrated.
The Practical Stuff
Located at 9 Rue du Mont Choisy, French side (97150). A rental car is essential — the hillside location means you are not walking to shops or restaurants. Friar's Bay is roughly five minutes by car. Orient Bay is about ten minutes east. The nearest full supermarket is in Mont Vernon. Street parking at the villa; Friar's Bay has a small gravel lot.
Pair It With
- 978 Beach Lounge — Casual beachfront dining at Friar's Bay, a five-minute drive from the villa
- Kali's Bar Guide — Nearby spot for a drink after a day at the beach