Nice small studio with a fully equipped small kitchen corner (full size fridge/freezer/microwave/coffee maker/stovetop, basic spices/oil/vinegar). Very nice owner, Sabrina, met us and showed us around the residence. Ideally located 10 minutes walking from downtown Marigot, including excellent authentic French bakeries (our favorite was Sarafina's, for amazing traditional French baguette, croissants, pastries, coffee, sandwiches - they open at 6 every day, perfect for the early riser). 5 minutes walking a good size French supermarket (Simply market, has all food essentials). The residence is safe, has a semi-private beach with beautiful sand and of good size. If you have snorkeling gear, this beach is great for that! A lot of coral and other marine life, be careful if stepping in the water without shoes. Great views from the beach too, right next to the Marigot marina, so lots of boats around. Calm waters. The beach is basically used by the residence owners/vacation renters, we felt very safe there. There was a good AC in the apartment, some French TV channels, all the essentials. A nice balcony facing a little garden, nice for breakfast. Only downside was the street noise you could hear from the balcony. The weather in St Martin was simply the best you could wish for - always between 26-28 degrees, sunny with some clouds, but no rain, and a perfect refreshing breeze. Not too many mosquitoes, but some sandflies (ubiquitous in the Caribbean). Bring sunscreen and insect repellent!