This was our fifth visit to St. Martin, but our first time to rent a house. We have always loved staying on the French side, particularly in the village of Grand Case for its laid back vibe and proximity to some of the best restaurants in the Caribbean. Being already familiar with the town and the general location of the property, we knew it was going to be spectacular. And this was immediately confirmed upon our arrival. Veronique and Jovanie were gracious and responsive from the moment we landed, actually from before we landed, and throughout our stay. The views are spectacular from the house. The pool was larger than expected and very well maintained. The upper patio was a fantastic place to hang out, and the sliding/accordion style doors between the living room and the patio open fully to create a beautifully vibe-y indoor/outdoor experience. There was even a complimentary snack basket and bottle of wine waiting for us upon arrival. The wi-fi worked great. Pretty much everything you'll need is already there. The gated neighborhood was beautifully maintained and we felt safe the entire time (both inside and outside the gate), and we took full advantage of the L'Esplanade's little nature trail down to the pristine Petite Plage beach (take the nature trail down to the road, turn right, walk a bit and you'll see the beach access just past the GCBC gate). I could go on and on and on. Great trip. Beautiful house. Highly recommend! There were only 2 of us, but easily sleeps 6+.