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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41087 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Beacon Hill, Sint Maarten
  • Place, Dunes Casino
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Maho Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Maho Bay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Simpson Bay

Maho Beach is a short stroll from this vacation home, and other popular attractions like Mullet Bay Beach are within a mile (2 km). The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a fenced private yard.
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What's nearby

  • Dunes Casino - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Burgeaux Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Maho Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Maho Bay - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Casino Royale - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Princess Juliana Intl. Airport (SXM) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪D’s Beach Bar Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sky beach - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Salt Restaurant Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Sxm - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Le Bistro by bacchus - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

White Sands Retreat - Beachside at Beacon Hill

White Sands Retreat (aka “Bowie Place”) is a private 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home just 75 yards from Simpson Bay Beach on Dutch Sint Maarten. Located in a gated neighborhood of other private homes where your privacy is assured. It can be rented as one bedroom (up to 2 guests) or as two bedrooms (2 to 4 guests). Rates are adjusted for NUMBER OF BEDROOMS requested. You are renting the exclusive and private use of the entire property.

COVID-19 update - The property is cleaned and disinfected each week and between guest arrivals and departures. Complementary disinfecting wipes are supplied for your use as needed. As you are staying is a private single family home you are safe distanced from others not in your personal rental group. There are NO common walkways, stairs, parking or group area that you will share. This is NOT a condo, resort or time share project.

The spacious cottage is equipped with modern appliances. All stays INCLUDE free on-site WiFi and internet access. The property features a one minute walk to the beautiful two mile long pristine Simpson Bay beach, off street parking and an local caretaker. This spectacular beach has no ocean undertow, gentle waves for swimming and soft pearl white sand. You can walk the entire length of our beach and visit the small beach cafes and restaurants.

You can stay in or go out and enjoy all the island activities that are nearby like world class restaurants, night clubs, beach bars and casinos.

You are booking directly with the owner, so our rates are extremely low for beach side accommodations. If requesting stay for more than 3 guests (two bedrooms) the forth guest is FREE (you must request a rate quote at time of booking to get the discount.)

Accommodation details:

Two private bedrooms with queen size beds and choice of firm or plush mattress. Each bright and airy bedroom has individual controlled air conditioning, dresser with mirror, closet, personal room safe and share a full bath with large walk-in shower. Both are supplied with fresh towels and all linens.

There is an air conditioned full size living room with Satellite TV, DVD/ Blue Ray player, movie selections and stereo. The dinning room seats six at a casual round table with tropical inspired designer place settings.

The kitchen has granite countertops and a full size gas range & oven, microwave, dishwasher and full size refrigerator with automatic ice maker. There is a full supply of pots & pans, designer plates, glasses, tableware, cooking utensils, as well as toaster, blender and drip coffee maker.

The back deck is partially covered and has an additional table and chairs. For the outdoor chief there is a stainless steel two burner Webber gas BBQ grill. The front porch is a great place to sip your morning coffee or enjoy your end of day cocktail.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fenced private yard, and a coffee maker. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,087 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Rental rate is based upon number of bedrooms rented not just the number of guests. If 2 adults rent as 2 bedrooms there will be an 2nd bedroom add on.
If rented at 1 bedroom rate the 2nd bedroom is locked out. You are renting the exclusive use of the property. The 2nd bedroom is not rented to anyone.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

House
White Sands Retreat Beachside at Beacon Hill
White Sands Retreat - Beachside at Beacon Hill Simpson Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

Located steps from Simpson Bay Beach, this vacation home is in Simpson Bay, and within a 10-minute walk of Maho Beach and Maho Bay. You'll also find Casino Royale and Burgeaux Bay Beach less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at White Sands Retreat - Beachside at Beacon Hill?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about White Sands Retreat - Beachside at Beacon Hill?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront vacation home include a kitchen as well as a garden and a video library.

Are there hot tubs at White Sands Retreat - Beachside at Beacon Hill?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at White Sands Retreat - Beachside at Beacon Hill?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Princess Juliana Intl. Airport (SXM), which is within a mile. Another top airport is Grand Case (SFG-L'Esperance), which is located 10.2 mi away (31-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at White Sands Retreat - Beachside at Beacon Hill?

Yes, every house at White Sands Retreat - Beachside at Beacon Hill comes with a patio.

White Sands Retreat - Beachside at Beacon Hill Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very clean has all the amenities for kitchen use. A short walk to the beach. Great airport viewing of flights in and out.
Ds beach right out the back path. Fun people, good drinks. Flight platform to see the planes .
Sunset at Buccaneers. About 10 minutes drive. Great happy hours and food specials.
A picture of the runway from sunset beach area
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was welcoming and easy to work with. Good details prior to stay. Everything was in good order.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There is a washer and a clothes line. As the host describes, it is not beach view but you are about 200 yards from my beach.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've stayed at White Sands Retreat twice. It's in a perfect location for us. Access to Simpson Bay beach is on the less used side so it feels more casual and personable. Check-in is easy. We have everything we need for us and our daughter, including beach chairs and an umbrella. We could stay in and cook a few times, as we do. Air Con works just fine. It's very comfortable for a couple and an adult daughter. Not posh, butwe're not fancy people.
D's beach bar view. Very close on Simpson Bay side near White Sands Retreat. Good food, beer prices are reasonable.
Hallway with beach gear.
Simpson Bay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monty A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay

For us, this property was perfectly located & great for what we needed. Fast walk to a beach & wonderful beach restaurant, easy drives to other beaches & restaurants, beach equip, etc. property manager was so responsive & nice, as was the owner. We would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Air con worked as did the blow fans. The kitchen had a lot of utensils, pans etc but would have liked a kettle. Everything else was quite frankly excellent. A relaxed stay at a pretty cool part of Sint Maarten
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leona W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bowie Place

We enjoyed our stay. We really appreciated the extras like the barbeque, beach chairs, etc. We had an issue with the internet but the owner was right on it. The location and beach were great.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bowie Place

We had an amazing time! We will definitely be back again. LOVED being about to grill and cone and go easily. Plane watching was so fun at D’s bar
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chao-Hsin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Five minutes walk to the beach. Nice little house.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time

Gary is a great host, all the comforts of home. This is our 2nd stay at Bowie Place, wouldn't consider staying anywhere else. Great location, clean, comfortable, well equipped and spacious.
Stayed 35 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gale W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

do it again

This property fits our needs perfectly
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorraine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
The rental was clean and comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked with all the essentials so you could make dinner there. Bathroom is on the small size. Shower was very good. Quiet neighborhood except for the airplanes landing and taking off which is to be expected so close to the airport. It really wasn't an issue for us. Half way through our stay the leg on the patio table fell off due to the underside being all rusted. I emailed the owner with a photo of the table but did not receive a response. It was disappointing to not have the table on the back porch since we sat out there every evening. His caretaker happened to come by and I showed her the table. I was hoping they would provide a new table but not to be.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent vacation

It was beautiful time. Everything was grate. Definitely we would like come back to Gary's place next year. Thank you Gary!
Stayed 18 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bowie Place Beacon Hill

The house was the right size for us. Plenty of room for three people. Location on Beacon Hill is fantastic for walking to Maho to see the landings, but also Simpson Bay beach access is no more than 150 feet. Gary provided chairs and umbrellas for the beach, also a small cooler. We were temporary locals and close to D's, which is a good beach bar.The whole thing was perfect for our needs, including off-street parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Great 8 Night Stay!

As always "The Bowie House" was a great vacation. Lowest price and just 50 yards to a beautiful beach! What more could you want. Oh, there's a small boutique hotel next door that will let you use their chaise lounges / umbrellas all day if you buy drinks or Lunch from them! What more could you ask for!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for a beach vacation

Good value for the money. Near the airport but the planes are quiet over night. Great beach in walking distance. If you are looking for a quiet get away from the party atmosphere of Sint Maarten this it. The property is a bit dated but quite livable. Lots of space. Good AC.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Joseph Z.

Love Simpson Bay!

The house was just as advertised. It was a pleasure to deal with Gary, his caretaker Ash was there if needed,(he wasn't). We loved it so much we are taking the same weeks next year! Thanks for the use of your home and I can't wait for next year!
Verified

8/10 Good

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach access

Modest home-but friendly neighborhood with wonderful beach access. Would have liked to have lock box code earlier to avoid problems with phone.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We would stay here again if we were to return. We loved the location, enjoyed watching the planes landing and taking off from the front porch, not a noise problem. The property had everything one needed for our stay, washing machine was a bonus as was having everything one needed for the beach. Communication with the owner was great. Walking distance to the Maho Beach area was great, close to bars, restaurants and shopping. We have not a bad word to say about this stay. I hope he will also give us a good review as renters! Thank you Gary
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Debbie M.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Bowie Getaway

We enjoyed our stay immensely, the BBQ was a treat for condo tenants. The beach was close by and so much calmer than our normal beach retreats. We found everything we needed and close to the Maho area. We also used your recommendation for the rental car, no problems. We did find extra effort with the door locks so hope all was closed when we left! Deb
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Feb. & March stay

Stayed for 3 weeks. Very clean and bright. Housekeeper came in each week to clean & do laundry. Beach is 50 yds away. Car rental 50 yds away. Maho beach & supermarket 15mins walk away. A bit close to the airport runway.
Stayed 63 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time

Spacious, comfortable, clean, well equipped and private. Gary (owner) and Neil (caretaker) are very responsive and made sure everything was in order before and during our stay. Although this property is literally across the street from the airport, it is surprisingly quiet. Neil checked on us regularly to make sure everything was ok and he's a great resource. My sister and I felt very safe. Thanks Gary and Neil for making our vacation a fantastic one. Will not hesitate to stay at White Sands again.
Stayed 22 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location near beach

We were very happy with our stay. The house was steps away from the beach at Simpson Bay. This was a wonderful sandy beach with warm blue water. As you step onto the beach you find D's Beach Bar where there were always beach chairs available and you can rent umbrellas or cabanas. The house is located in Beacon Hill and is only about a 15 minute walk to the famous Maho Beach where the planes fly over and the surrounding restaurants, bars, and grocery store. The house was exactly as described, clean, spacious and had everything you could need for your stay. The owner had great communication right from the start and provided all the information we needed. I also contacted the local contact twice by WhatsApp while we were there and he was very responsive and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gale W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will do it again

We really enjoyed our stay It was nice to have a place of our own. Don't expect a luxuries home. It is a older home and well lived in. Comfortable. We were a litte disappointed that the beach bar near took over the whole beach. We will still comeback to here. By the way, no hot tub.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly equipped house

We have stayed at many VRBOs and this was the best equipped. From beach chairs, towels and umbrella to kitchen supplies including coffee filters, cooking oil and plastic wrap. Ice maker in the freezer. Loved having morning coffee on the back deck and evening cocktails on the front porch. Didn’t even mind the noise from the airport (actually enjoyed it haha). A/C was wonderful and worked very quickly. Short walk to beach and D’s beach bar which is great. I would recommend a shower caddy and a smart tv. Communication with host was good. Information binder was very useful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025