Joy Estate

Situated at the top of Beethoven Drive, with one of the most impressive panoramic views, this 3 acre estate features massive 40 ft castle style rock walls with historic cannons. This 5 bedroom villa with full generator boasts an over-sized pool deck area, which offers stunning Caribbean Sea views. On a clear day, you can see 5 neighbouring islands: St. Barth, Nevis, St. Kitts, Statia & Saba. This a unique opportunity to rent a statement estate like no other in the Caribbean. The property has no neighbours on either side, or above so it offers complete privacy. Bed Configuration (4 Kings & 1 Queen) Inquire now!

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• Joy Villa is an absolute JOY

  Stayed 6 days ending in April, 2026

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  Kate T recommends this vacation rental

  Absolutely FANTASTIC!! Beautiful location, wonderful staff and service. As a traveler it was so refreshing to be impressed. The pictures and reviews can not do Joy Villa justice. The grounds, the view, the accommodations incredible. Very responsive staff. Well appointed villa. Perfect vacation for groups, families or couples. thank you to Inger, Ruth, Robin and crew. Loved it! They even helped us book an awesome private boat tour when everything was showing booked. Cannot recommend this group enough!!

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• Spectacular Property with Amazing Views

  Stayed 7 days ending in February, 2026

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  Corey T recommends this vacation rental

  We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this property in St. Maarten! The house itself is beautiful and even better than we expected. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the spectacular views — they truly made the entire experience feel special and relaxing.
  
  The property is extremely well maintained and you can tell that great care is taken to keep everything in excellent condition. The staff were also incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made our stay even more enjoyable. They were attentive, helpful, and made us feel right at home.
  
  We absolutely loved our time here and would highly recommend this property to anyone visiting St. Maarten. It was an amazing place to stay, and we would happily return again! ��☀️

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• Phenomenal !!!

  Stayed 9 days ending in February, 2026

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  Brad W from Canton, MS recommends this vacation rental

  This house is truly amazing. The views are spectacular and outdoor space is perfect. You are able to watch the boats come and go from Phillipsburg right in front of the home. House would be excellent for a large family or group, our group of 6 adults enjoyed everything about it. King size beds were very comfortable and everyone had plenty of room to spread out. Kitchen was very well outfitted as was grilling and eating areas. Loved the hurricane shutters on every room for darkening. Roads to the home are too hilly to walk, so we used the tennis court several days, and while it is turf, it was a good workout.
  House managers were excellent, responding within minutes to the very minor issues that we had. You must try Marks Restaurant (local place) down the hill and Little Bay Beach is a short 10 minute drive with plenty of eats and drinks.
  If you can find a better view on the island than from this house, I want to hear about it!

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• Magical Property

  Stayed 5 days ending in January, 2024

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  Alex B from Brooklyn, NY recommends this vacation rental

  Overall, this stay was incredible. The house's view and pool area are fantastic. Would happily stay here again.

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• Amazing Family Property

  Stayed 7 days ending in January, 2024

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  Julien M recommends this vacation rental

  We stayed at Villa Joy with 4 adults and 6 kids. The house is clean and well maintained with all of the amenities one could need in a vacation rental. The panoramic views are spectacular. The gated property allowed our kids to explore and have adventures of their own while the adults enjoyed sunsets and cocktails on the back deck.
  
  Cathy from Island Real Estate met us at the airport and gave an extensive tour of the property at check in. Cathy, Cherise, Maia and Arun were available to us for any questions we had during our stay and were great resources for any outings we wanted to do while on the island.
  
  We would 100% recommend the property and renting through Island Real Estate to anyone thinking about a vacation on SXM!

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• Literally heaven on earth.

  Stayed 7 days ending in November, 2023

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  Richard B from Hopkins, SC recommends this vacation rental

  This villa is amazing. Everything you could possibly need. Did I mention the view. The staff, omg what can I say. Absolutely fabulous. Ready to return. Wasn’t ready to leave.

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• Perfect family and friends vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in November, 2023

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  Matthew D from Austin, TX recommends this vacation rental

  We had 9 of us stay at Joy Estate for a week and we couldn't have asked for anything more. The villa was perfect for our group with unbelievable views. The outdoor space was massive with tons of privacy. We will definitely recommend this villa.

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• Beautiful Joy Estate

  Stayed 10 days ending in June, 2023

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  Paul and Tonya A recommends this vacation rental

  My wife and I stayed at the Joy Estate for 10 days and we didn't want to leave! The house and gardens were beautifully maintained, and everything was better than advertised. We will definitely be back to St. Maarten again and will definitely stay at the Joy Estate. Maia and her team were awesome to work with and they took great care to make sure everything was taken care of for our stay. Thank you so much to the IRE Vacation team for making this a very memorable vacation!

  • Manager Responded on 9/1/2023

    It was pleasure to Host you at Joy Estate in St. Maarten! We look forward to welcoming you back!

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• Amazing views

  Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2023

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  Karen H from Winston Salem, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Stunning views in this unique property. We had a group of 8 and there are lots of areas to all be together or seperate depending on what you like. The outside is multi level and has a very nice pool and hot tub. There is also a tennis court that was fun for the young adults in our group. The property management was quick to answer any questions we had. This was my first time renting withbthem but will not be the last. There is a very nice man who maintains the grounds daily. We loved the three turtles that live on property. We fed them grapes,oranges and lettuce daily. The only drawbacks I would say is there are a lot of stairs ao if anyone in your group has mobilty issues I would not recommend this house and secondly for such a large home and stocked kitchen there is no ice maker. We made frozen drinks often and the ice trays were not ideal. It would not prevent usnfrim renting here again we would just get bags of ice

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• Stunning views and amazing property!

  Stayed 11 days ending in December, 2022

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  a guest from Greer, SC recommends this vacation rental

  This is an absolutely amazing property, with plenty of indoor space for a large group and extensive outdoor amenities! We very much enjoyed the deck with amazing views of the ocean, Philipsburg port, and surrounding islands, the refreshing pool, the professional grill, the tennis court, the outdoor breakfast and dining areas, the beautiful and very well-maintained vegetation, the colorful birds and the occasional turtle and iguanas encounters.
  The indoor and outdoor spaces were clean and well maintained and the managers were very prompt, courteous, and helpful. The property was stocked with pretty much all amenities we could imagine - very well-equipped gourmet kitchen and grill, tasteful decorations and furniture, games and entertainment.
  The drive up to the property is a bit steep in certain places, but very doable. We enjoyed exploring the Mullet and Maho Beaches, as well as Grand Case beach and restaurants and we highly recommend the Pinel Island beach and restaurant.
  Overall, we had an amazing time at this property!

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• 25th Vow Renewal Vacation

  Stayed 6 days ending in May, 2022

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  Andrea I from North Las Vegas, NV recommends this vacation rental

  Wow Wow Wow was I blown away when my husband and our friends stayed 6 nights at Villa Joy. The pictures do this villa no justice at all. From the time I booked with Irie vacations until our departure date, I received outstanding service. Thank you to Maia and Cherise for being responsive to the many questions I had and also to Cathy for being so gracious upon our arrival. My husband and I have decided that we will spend out Anniversary here every year from now on.

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• Absolutely Beautiful!

  Stayed 7 days ending in February, 2022

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  a guest from CELINA, OH recommends this vacation rental

  We traveled with our family and stayed in such a beautiful home! The view is simply amazing! We didn't want to leave the home. The 5 bedrooms, each with their own bathroom, was so convenient. The kitchen has been remodeled with an extra large fridge, and we needed it! The turtles on the grounds made it feel like we were at home with our pets!!! LOL! So much room and sitting spaces outside where you could easily find a private area to read or relax. The location is not far from the airport or Phillipsburg. Mia greeted us off the plane and escorted us to the house which was a blessing in the dark!! The groundskeepers kept everything immaculate! We will be back!

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• Paradise

  Stayed 7 days ending in February, 2022

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  Tamara O from DUNLAP, IL recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful property. Pictures do not do it justice. IRE Vacations was fantastic to work with.

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• Second to None

  Stayed 5 days ending in August, 2021

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  Quinson S recommends this vacation rental

  This was my second time staying at the Joy Estate. It has become my go-to property for every future visit to SXM. The Hosts (Cherise and Maia) are professional, responsive and knowledgeable. The location is ideal if you like tranquility and some of the best views on the Island. I highly recommend the Joy Estate

  • Manager Responded on 9/2/2021

    It is always a pleasure to host you and we look forward to your next visit on SXM!

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• UnbelievableLocation and views.

  Stayed 14 days ending in February, 2021

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  a guest from Tenafly, NJ recommends this vacation rental

  This house sits on top of a hill with incredible views of the sea. Every day it took our breath away. The grounds are really nice and there are even two tortoises that live there that are fun to see every day. The kitchen is beautiful and new and so are some bathrooms. Slowly they are updating the house and property. The pool is definitely cold in the winter months as it isn’t heated. To have a tennis court also is amazing but the winds were so strong we could barely play. I think they are going to install wind screens soon. The owners take great pride in their property and. IRE responds almost immediately to any concerns or questions.

  • Manager Responded on 3/23/2021

    It was a pleasure to host you at Joy Estate. We look forward to welcoming you back on Sint Maarten

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• Beautiful Property-Incredible Views

  Stayed 42 days ending in February, 2021

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  a guest from Tenafly, NJ recommends this vacation rental

  We absolutely loved the Villa Joy. The property and views are unbelievable. The outside areas are really great. The home is comfortable but could use some updating. It is spacious and there are plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. The property has two gates and is secluded and we felt very saft. The pool would definitely benefit from a heater as it is cold in the winter months. There is also a hot tub that goes on automatically every day. The kitchen is also very updated and large with plenty of room for a few chefs.

  • Manager Responded on 4/15/2021

    Thank you very much. We look forward to seeing you back on St Maarten soon!

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• Amazing Views at Joy Estate

  Stayed 1 day ending in June, 2019

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  Jessica R recommends this vacation rental

  We had a wonderful time at Joy Estate in St. Maarten. We celebrated our 10 year anniversary and had a small renewal ceremony at sunset. It was perfect. Cherise and Maia from IRE Vacations were so helpful. We couldn't have had a better stay. We usually go for more modern properties but after staying, we found that the house was comfortable and met our needs very nicely.

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