Villa C'est La Vie

Some villas face the sea politely. C’est La Vie walks right up to it. Set directly on Plum Bay Beach in the gated Terres Basses community on the French side of Saint Martin, this six-bedroom beachfront villa is built for the sort of stay where shoes go missing by day two and dinner decisions somehow migrate to the pool terrace.

The layout is refreshingly democratic: six king bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, so no one in the group has to draw the short straw. With space for up to 12 guests, it works beautifully for families, friends, milestone birthdays, and low-key celebrations that accidentally become rather memorable.

Outdoors, the villa opens to a broad terrace with a heated private pool, Jacuzzi, barbecue area, loungers, hammocks, and plenty of room to linger after a swim. The beach is right there, not a vague promise somewhere down the road, but Plum Bay itself, with the Caribbean doing its blue-silk routine beyond the garden.

Inside, C’est La Vie keeps the mood cool and comfortable with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TV, a stereo system, and a full kitchen equipped for serious cooking. A private chef is available, housekeeping is included, and the villa notes a mandatory $4,000 food and beverage deposit. There is also a caretaker living on site, which is the kind of detail seasoned villa guests quietly appreciate.

Villa highlights include:

• 6 king bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms
• Sleeps up to 12 guests
• Beachfront position on Plum Bay Beach in Terres Basses
• Heated private outdoor pool and Jacuzzi
• Terrace, patio, garden, barbecue, and outdoor lounging areas
• Air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TV, stereo system, safe, and generator
• Full kitchen with oven, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, wine fridge, cookware, dishes, and silverware
• Housekeeping and private chef available
• Wheelchair accessible, kids friendly, and parking provided
• Pets allowed on request with extra security deposit
• Events accepted by prior arrangement

C’est La Vie is polished, private, and wonderfully placed for anyone who wants Saint Martin at beach level. Not near the beach. On it.