Villa Kapresse du 978 — Guesthouse Near Loterie Farm in Rambaud
A guest house on Rue des Hodges in the hills near St. Martin's famous eco-adventure park.
Why Go
Villa Kapresse du 978 on 6A Rue des Hodges in Rambaud sits in one of St. Martin's most intriguing neighborhoods — the hillside area near Loterie Farm, the island's premier eco-adventure park and nature reserve. Rambaud is where the island's mountainous interior reveals itself: lush tropical vegetation, hidden trails, and the kind of natural beauty that the beachfront developments have paved over elsewhere. Staying near Loterie Farm means zip-lining, jungle hiking, spring-fed pool swimming, and treehouse dining are your neighbors rather than distant excursions. The Tennis Club of Saint Martin adds sporting options, and Sushi One SXM provides nearby dining.
The Experience
The Rambaud area occupies the slopes of Pic Paradis, St. Martin's highest point, and Villa Kapresse du 978 uses this hillside location to offer guests a Caribbean experience focused on nature rather than beaches. The guesthouse format provides affordable accommodation with personal character, and the proximity to Loterie Farm means the island's best eco-adventure is a walk or short drive rather than a full-day excursion. Loterie Farm's zip lines through the rainforest canopy, hiking trails through centuries-old tropical forest, and spring-fed infinity pool perched on the hillside are experiences that define a St. Martin vacation for many travelers. The quiet Rambaud neighborhood adds the peaceful evenings that adventurous days deserve.
What to Try
Visit Loterie Farm for zip-lining, hiking, and swimming in the spring-fed pool. Play tennis at the Tennis Club of Saint Martin nearby. Eat at Sushi One SXM in the area. Hike the trails around Pic Paradis for the highest viewpoint on the island. Explore the Rambaud neighborhood's tropical vegetation and hillside architecture. Drive to the coast for beach days as a complement to hillside adventures.
Insider Tip
Loterie Farm's Treehouse restaurant serves lunch in a setting that no other restaurant on the island can match — elevated among the trees on the forested hillside. Book a table for Friday pool party days when the spring-fed pool and restaurant combine into one of St. Martin's most unique social experiences. Staying at Villa Kapresse means you can walk back rather than drive after a long afternoon of zip-lining and pool time.
The Practical Stuff
Located at 6A Rue des Hodges, Rambaud, 97150 St. Martin. Guesthouse in the hillside area near Pic Paradis. Near Loterie Farm eco-adventure park, Tennis Club of Saint Martin, and Sushi One SXM. In the mountainous interior of the French side. A car is essential. Nature-oriented location ideal for adventure travelers.
Pair It With
- Loterie Farm Guide — The island's premier eco-adventure park with zip-lines, trails, and pool
- SUSHI ONE sxm Guide — Sushi restaurant nearby for dining in the French-side area