Reviews of Colombus Résidence 3 stars

exceptional staff - like having a personal tour advisor, who was patient with our desire to practice french! the room was efficiently laid out with a nice view of the ocean.

the wifi wasn't reliable initially but Delphine helped us get better access there is no ocean view from the pool, but the pool was clean and private

The quiet location, pool, patio, nicely decorated, bed, shower, close grocery store and beach not a far walk. Even had a blender for tropical drinks!

Nothing!

Great staff

Friendly staff. Quiet area with a pool.

Seasonal restaurants not open because they were closed for summer.

Quiet area without noice, the bathroom is separate ftom the toilet (but the toilet does not have a sink)

The room has no window, only a patio dooe without mosquito net, so there is no natural bentilation. We had very big problem with the internet which interrupted very often and did not work for minute or even longer. The main internet in the room only worked for the first 2-3 days, than it didn’t anymore. Only pool internet worked, luckily we were near the pool so we had a strong signal.

The owner Delphine !

Electricity cuts were frequent

Delphine was an amazing host who made sure we were taken care of and had everything we needed!

Loved it all

Delphine was wonderful! The staff met our every need. Highly recommended, a great value. Walking distance to a fabulous bakery!

Delphine and the entire staff at the Colombus Residence were excellent, always available and so helpful, The apartment was fantastic - living space was great for us (just 2 of us, but easily 4). We had a kitchenette with two hobs, a large fridge, microwave, etc. Bathroom/shower was clean, and a separate room for the toilet. The outdoor patio overlooking pool and Oyster Bay (sunrise) was huge. We walked everyday around the area (some steep hills) and loved the Bread and Butter store as well as the local restaurants (BZM, Oasis and Mama Pizza). We also walked to Galion Beach (approx 35 mins along the coast path - enter opposite BZM and past old Coralita resort and around the headland then wade across a small channel - knee/thigh deep - to Galion Beach). This is a beautiful, quiet beach and out favorite on Sint Maarten. Every day we walked to the French Quarter (along Rue de Carolita about an hour) where we got public buses to all major destinations on the island (Marigot, Grand Case, Pinel Island/Cul-de-Sac, Philipsburg) We never waited more than 1-3 minutes for a bus anywhere on the island. If you are a family and/or don’t/can’t walk then strongly recommend renting a car or using a taxi to French Quarter then get a bus.

Oyster Pond area is one of the more isolated parts of St. Martin. Remember, the island is small - 7 x 8 miles but Oyster Pond is 2+ miles off the N7, the main road that circumnavigates the island. This is not far in the great scheme of things but the terrain (very undulating) makes walks more strenuous. As such, many staying here would prefer the flexibility of having a car. We got by without one but many travelers (e.g., families and less mobile) would have a more enjoyable stay if they had a car.

We spend the great days there. We have a great accommodation! Our host, Delphine is was so nice with us.

Everything 😊

Plenty of space. Clean in a very quiet location with views of the water. Perfect place to relax. The owner is super nice and always available via WhatsApp

There are only few places to eat and see nearby being right across into the French side but we had a rental car so wasn’t much of an issue

very spacy room, great location, very helpful staff

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Oyster Bay French side is a great location - completely quiet with no traffic or noisy nightclubs, but easy access by car to anywhere on the island. The view from my balcony was lovely and having a kitchenette was very useful. The bed was large and comfortable and the A/C worked well. Several good restaurants nearby - my favorite was BZH, which you could walk to if you wanted. The food on St. Martin is fabulous - it's like being in Europe. Delphine and the rest of the staff are wonderful. I will definitely come back.

One thing to be aware of is that the French side of the island sometimes has water supply problems. During my stay the water went out for several hours a few times. I was able to work around it, but it's something to be aware of. Not the hotel's fault, of course.

The view from the third floor apartment's terrace is amazing. The bed was comfortable. AC was great but we only needed it at night. WiFi was fine. This is like being in a French village in the Caribbean. It's very quiet. The market that you can walk to is quaint, but the options for main courses are limited. We made it work. There is delivery but we never tried that. If you have a car there are supermarkets. The bakery was great. We had an issue with the cable TV and then the water heater. Delphine was great and had repairmen out to fix things promptly. There are three nice restaurants you can walk to. The pool was lovely. We used it every day. Cecilia is a very friendly woman who helps care for the property. She took me on a day trip to Marigot and Grand Case. She will also take you to airport.

There is not really any public transportation close by. There is no elevator, so if you have mobility issues, consider that in requesting your room. We did fine with the steps. There is still a lot of hurricane damage in other properties in the area. The moves to rebuild are slow.

stayed in the 2Br apartment with a beautiful view overlooking Oyster Bay. Very spacious accommodations with large balcony and everything we needed for 5-day stay (large fridge, two-burner stove, etc). Pool was awesome and location was perfect for us since we had a car to see the whole island (although there are several nice restaurants/bakery/market within walking distance). We enjoyed our morning/evening hikes up the hill overlooking the Caribbean - beautiful! And owner (Delphine) was awesome; she welcomed us with a box of chocolates and seasonal cocktail that were delicious. Highly recommend Colombus Residence!