Chateau des Palmiers, 10 Bedroom Beachfront Estate on Plum Bay

Chateau des Palmiers sits directly on Plum Bay Beach in Terres Basses, a private, gated Saint Martin estate made for long lunches, barefoot crossings to the sand, and the rare group trip where nobody has to draw the short straw on bedrooms. With 10 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and space for up to 20 guests, it has the scale of a small resort and the privacy of a fully staffed Caribbean home.

The estate is arranged between an Ocean-side Villa and a Garden-side Villa. The six ocean suites include the Primary Bedroom, Caribbean Suite, Coral Suite, Sea Breeze Suite, Sunrise Suite, and Ocean Suite, all with ensuite bathrooms and king bedding, with the Ocean Suite offering two king beds. Across the grounds, the Map Room, Garden Room, Jungle Room, and Palm Room add four garden suites, two with king beds and two with queens.

Days here can be as active or as deliciously idle as the group decides. Swim in the heated beachfront pool, slip into the Jacuzzi, take kayaks, SUPs, or surf boards onto the water, or disappear toward the tennis court and fitness center with the smug glow of someone who packed actual workout clothes. Evenings might gather around the barbecue, the gazebo, the cinema room, the billiards table, or simply the terrace, where Plum Bay does its quiet blue-and-gold performance.

Service is a serious part of the experience. Housekeeping is included, and a private chef, bartender, and babysitting can be arranged. A caretaker lives on site, and practical comforts such as a generator, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, satellite and cable TV, safes, linens, towels, and a fully equipped kitchen keep the estate running smoothly behind the scenes.

Notable amenities include:

• 10 bedrooms and 10 ensuite bathrooms for up to 20 guests
• Direct beachfront setting on Plum Bay Beach in Terres Basses
• Heated private outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, pool chairs, umbrellas, terrace, patio, garden, and gazebo
• Private tennis court, fitness center, ping pong, billiards, cinema room, stereo system, and satellite or cable TV
• Kayaks, SUPs, and surf boards for time on the water
• Full kitchen with oven, stove, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer, coffee machine, kettle, toaster, cookware, dishes, silverware, and wine fridge
• Wi-Fi, air conditioning, washer, dryer, iron, hair dryers, safes, desk space, and generator
• Housekeeping, private chef available, bartender available, babysitting available, and on-site caretaker
• Gated community, gated property, parking, safety equipment, luggage dropoff allowed, and wheelchair accessibility
• Kids friendly, bathtub, extra pillows and blankets, hangers, shampoo, linens, and bath towels provided
• Pets considered on request with an extra security deposit
• Events accepted with prior approval
• Mandatory food and beverage deposits apply for qualifying 4 night and 5 plus night stays, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 depending on the 6 bedroom or 10 bedroom option

For a milestone birthday, a multigenerational escape, or a celebratory week that deserves proper space, Chateau des Palmiers gives the group room to spread out, gather easily, and let Plum Bay set the tempo. Which, frankly, is a rather persuasive tempo.