Great location with a 5 minute hike to Friarâs Bay beach and Happy Bay beach. Friarâs Bay beach is busier with cabanas and beach chairs you can rent. There are also a few restaurants on the beach (cash only, EUR or USD). Friarâs Bay is also very calm water and probably a better option if you are swimming with kids.
We loved Happy Bay beach. No services there beyond a tiny bar, but absolutely beautiful, more secluded. It was one of the most scenic and least crowded beaches we have visited. We visited 3 or 4 times and it was great every time, especially for sunset. Happy Bay is clothing optional. We did not go nude and there were plenty of clothed people too and we didnât feel out of place wearing swim suits. We thought this beach was awesome and the highlight of the trip, but be aware youâll see naked people.
You will want to drive to Grand Case or Marigot for restaurants. Kind of a bummer you canât walk, but the beach access more than makes up for it. Takes about 15 minutes to drive and park in either of those areas. We drove through the whole island and this location seemed much better than the overly touristy sections near the airport or in Philipsburg where the cruise ship terminal is. Would absolutely choose this location again.
The house is ecen better than in the photos. It is located in a lovely quiet neighborhood, with 2 beaches at 5 minutes walking distance and with the town of Grand Case located 5 minutes away by car, with many groceries stores and great restaurants.
If you are willing to have a nice family holiday, this is your place.