| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 28 positive, 0 negative]
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| 10/27/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Hello Rose,
Thanks for your generous comments about Villa Leone. I am happy to report that Villa Leone came through Omar with flying colors due to it's impressive design and strength. We have guests enjoying the breathtaking views from the deck as I write. It also helped that the hurricane hit the southwest side of the island, sparing the east coast from the very high winds and surf.
We hope to see you back soon!
Ciao,
Frank
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Frank Leone
Philadelphia,PA
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| 10/27/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Rosemarie Krial-Victor to me:
Howdy Frank.
Our stay at the villa was lovely. Simon is a really nice guy.
I hope the Villa fared well throughout Hurricane Omar. I was glad we were on Saba and over a thousand feet above sea level the night Omar hit. I LOVED the rough rock around the Villa Leone and the crashing waves could be heard at night, even with the windows closed and the AC on. Liked the beach bar down the path too! We had a great time and our little girl LOVED the pool.
Thanks again.
Rose Krial-Victor and John and Anastasia
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Rose Krial-Victor and John and An
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| 03/02/07 |
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Our latest stay at Ville Leona rated in the top 2 or 3 best vacations of our lives! Can't think of a more idyllic setting than the one enjoyed from the private deck of this lovely property. Nothing better than having a cup of coffee and watching the sun rise over the ocean!
Truly a jewel! |
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Ken and Kathy Gordee, Brookfield, WI
262-797-0757 |
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| 11/29/06 |
Positive
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11/11/06 We are hooked on Villa Leone and now must return yearly. Once you find the best accomodations on the Island, why bother looking elsewhere. Frank has equipped his Villa with everything you could need or want, and the addition of the new stove and refrigerator w/filtered water system is great!! Crashing waves, beautiful uncrowded beaches, tropical landscaped grounds are all at your doorstep of Villa Leone, not to mention Simon, the best caretaker you could possibly have. We loved having him check in each morning to make sure all was well and hearing some Island stories. Villa Leone is by far the best Villa to rent at Guana Bay. If you go to St. Maarten yearly you will discover
there are many hidden treasures to be discovered and the locals are very
friendly people. Thanks Frank for providing a piece of paradise for us
vacationers and one of these days if we can skip St. Maarten we will
have to try your home in the Dominican Republic.
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Ward & Susan, Wauseon, Ohio
419-392-8460 |
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Homeowner Response:
Hello Ward and Susan,
I just installed the fridge and range before you arrived. I agree, the in door ice and filtered water, though a small change, provides a great convenience instead of lugging heavy water bottles and large bags of ice up the steps. I will pass on your comments to Simon, who, I agree, is a great part of the Villa Leone experience. We hope to see you back soon at one of our 3 Villa Leone locations.
Thanks for your great comments!
Ciao,
Frank
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| 08/04/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Frank,
My wife and I have regretfully just left your villa this morning and are now returning home to South Carolina. Our stay at your villa was everything we had hoped for and more. Watching and listening to the ocean pound the shore from the balcony gave us the tranqualizing effect that we were looking for. We felt no need to leave this spectacular setting, we ate in most of the nights putting the grill to good use and usually ending the evening with a star light dip into the hot tub. We loved going to the secluded beach just north of the villa and hiking the rugged coast line. Simon was always helpful and a pleasure to talk too about the area and its culture.This definitly topped our expectations and we anticipate returning in the future. We will also recommend your villa to our friends any chance we get. We want to thank you for your fine service and prompt communications that you and your staff provided and we hope to be able to do this again.
Well rested and recharged,
Maureen and Mike Healy
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Maureen and Mike Healy
Myrtle Beach, SC
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| 07/31/06 |
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Frank,
My wife and I have regretfully just left your villa this morning and are now returning home to South Carolina. Our stay at your villa was everything we had hoped for and more. Watching and listening to the ocean pound the shore from the balcony gave us the tranqualizing effect that we were looking for. We felt no need to leave this spectacular setting, we ate in most of the nights putting the grill to good use and usually ending the evening with a star light dip into the hot tub. We loved going to the secluded beach just north of the villa and hiking the rugged coast line. Simon was always helpful and a pleasure to talk too about the area and its culture.This definitly topped our expectations and we anticipate returning in the future. We will also recommend your villa to our friends any chance we get. We want to thank you for your fine service and prompt communications that you and your staff provided and we hope to be able to do this again.
Well rested and recharged,
Maureen and Mike Healy
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Mike Healy, Mrytle Beach, SC
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| 02/26/06 |
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We've enjoyed vacationing all over the world, but our stay at Villa Leone in St. Maarten was, by far, the most romantic and relaxing getaway we've ever had! Like other guests have mentioned, the amenities are beyond expectation, and the setting felt like paradise. We, too, had many plans for other activities while on the island, but found ourselves reluctant to leave the property!
We've already made plans to return in 2007 and stay longer, and the change to Wednesday through Wednesday occupancy will really cut down on the airline expenses.
Villa Leone was carefully monitored daily by Simon, the blue-eyed gentleman with the laid-back island demeanor.
We enjoyed long walks up the super-steep road to Gibbs Bay point, and even met a wild monkey in a tree during one walk. The road provided a great hiking opportunity where there was absolutely no traffic to worry about (this will probably change a bit, as they are surveying lots there now).
We feel very fortunate to have found this jewel online--what a delight! |
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Ken and Kathy Gordee, Brookfield, WI
262-797-0757 |
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| 01/22/06 |
Positive
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| We just returned from Villa Leone, and would like to thank Frank (and the caretaker Simon) for the marvelous time we had there. We actually planned to do many things at St Maarten. But the position of the villa, the views from the balcony, and the Guana Bay beach - were so splendid in their beauty that we spent most of our vacation week just there, relaxing, watching and listening to the waves, walking on the beach, or looking at the night sky after the sunset. We also were lucky to stay at the villa in the fool moon. The view of the ocean in the light of the moon is absolutely incredible! The villa itself was very clean and welcoming. We had wonderful time there and plan to return next year. |
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Kim & Kamran, Wynnewood, PA
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| 12/11/05 |
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This was my our 3rd trip to St Maarten as we love the island. The 1st time we stayed at Great Bay and the 2nd at the Maho.
We discovered Frank's Villa on line, and decided to try the villa route rather than the hotel.
First thing I want to say is that the Villa was exactly, if not more, than Frank describes it!
The caretaker (Simon) was more than helpful during our stay there.
All emailing with Frank was quick and helpful.
All I can say is Thank you Frank for the great experience.
I will definately contact Frank next year for our next trip to St Maarten!! |
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Jim Channon, London Ontario
519-471-5896 |
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| 12/06/05 |
Positive
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| 11/26/05 to 12/3/05. This was our 4th trip to StM but our first stay at Guana Bay. Frank's villa is simply outstanding - well appointed with an absolutely stunning waterfront view. Villa Leone has the largest deck and the hot tub & grill are nice amenities. GB Beach is great for bodysurfing and rarely has more than 3-4 people on it. Privacy and seclusion galore while Pburg is only minutes away. |
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richard kwei, Dedham MA
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| 11/28/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Hi Frank,
Just wanted to let you know without a doubt you have the nicest place at the complex and you provide all the amenities a person could need. In my opinion it's one of the nicest views on the Island for people like myself who love privacy, crashing waves and beautiful turquoise waters, it was perfect. Also, you have a great caretaker in Simon, he was an absolute delight, we enjoyed his daily visit checking in to see if all was well or if we needed anything. We gave him a small token for his kindness but if at all possible, do you have an address for me to send him a thank you gift? We hope to return next year. Will let you know on dates in the near future.
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Susan and Ward Koogan
Ohio
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| 05/24/05 |
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We are just wrapping up our stay at
Villa Leone and wanted to add our kudos
to the other notes here. We had a
wonderful stay and will definitely come
again. If anything, Frank understates
how fabulous his villa and its location
is.
Guana Bay Beach is new to us, and we
absolutely loved it - a one minute walk
from the front door of Villa Leone to a
normally completely unoccupied
beachfront! The hospitality at the
Boardroom was wonderful right next
door, although we wonder, with the tiny
traffic they have, how they atay open.
Thanks for a wonderful stay. |
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Kevin & Suzanne C, Londonderry, NH
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| 03/11/05 |
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My husband and I spent an absolutely wonderful week at Villa Leone December 19, 2004 through December 25, 2004. This was the first week of a month long vacation to St. Maarten and St. Kitts. Of the three villas that we stayed at during our trip, we enjoyed Villa Leone by far the best. The villa was spotlessly clean and beautifully appointed in a light and airy pastel palette with a comfortable, contemporary Caribbean flair. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by the always gracious and smiling, Max, the onsite caretaker. It was truly a luxury and a most appreciated privilege to have internet access via the laptop computer so generously provided by Frank. I didn't realize how spoiled I was until we left Villa Leone and had to seek out internet cafe venues for the remaing weeks of our vacation. Also provided was a cell phone for which prepaid phone cards could be purchased....such a thoughtful touch. I greatly enjoyed sipping coffee and catching up on my reading in the early morning on the fabulous oceanfront deck. The kitchen was well furnished with all major appliances including a refrigerator, cooktop, dishwasher, and microwave. There was also a coffee maker, toaster, blender, utensils, and silverware. The villa location is ideal and only a five minute drive to Phillipsburg. There is also a cute bar/restaurant within walking distance of the villa which is generally only open when cruise ships come in. Other ammenities that we enjoyed were the CD player, VCR, and the CDs and VHS tapes provided. Also greatly appreciated were the detailed driving instructions and very useful information about the villa and the island that Frank emailed prior to our stay. My only regret is that we only were able to spend a week at the villa as we would have loved to have stayed a week or two longer. Thank you Frank for your concise, accurate, and very detailed depiction of Villa Leone. We were just thrilled with the villa and very much look forward to visiting your two new villas in Cancun and Cabarete. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and gracious hospitality....you are a class act!
Sincerely,
Yvonne & Bobby Kaminski |
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Anonymous
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| 01/20/05 |
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| My wife and I went on our 19th anniversary at the villa leone stayed Oct 22 through Oct 30 2004. We had a great time, the villa is wonderful everything from the web site and what Frank said the villa had. Out on the deck was breath taken views, hot tub was great. We watch the Red Socks win the world series from the hot tub through the window it was great. The villa has everything that you would need. Plus the high speed laptop setup was great we instant messaged our kids everyday. Beaches were great. The villa location was very convienent to shopping and beaches. If you want to stay at a great place this would be the best choice. Thanks for everything Frank. Hope someday to get back. |
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Stephen&Sue Campbell, Halifax, Mass
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| 01/19/05 |
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We were at the villa on christmas weeks(from dec 25 throught jan 8,2005)The new deck is very large and beautiful.
The villa is as seen on the web site and well taken care of. It was my 5th visit for the last 2 years and I can`t
wait to be there next may.
Thanks to Frank who is a very good host
Andrée et Yves |
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Andrée et Yves , Québec(Canada)
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| 01/02/05 |
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Hello - We stayed at Villa Leone the week of 8/7/04 thru 8/14/04 and had a fantastic vacation. The location is perfect for a romantic getaway, and the Villa is all and more than Frank describes. St.Martin is a truly wonderful island to explore - one week was not enough.
We had perfect weather and the island wasn't too crowded at that time of the year. Alas - upon returning to Florida and 4 hurricanes - didn't get around to posting this comment till after the new year. Looking forward to a return here and also hopefully on going to VillaLeone in Dom.Rep. Thanks Frank for a fabulous stay. Lance |
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Anonymous, Tampa Bay - Fl
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| 11/28/04 |
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| We vacationed in St. Maarten from Nov.6-20'04. We stayed at Villa Leone for the first week, & Oyster Bay for the subsequent week. We were very disappointed at Oyster Bay, having stayed at Villa Leone first. Other than the rough driveway, there was really nothing missing. The kitchen was like being at home. The living room had a cellphone, laptop computer, satellite T.V., VCR, & small stero system with C.D.'s. Outside, there was a beautiful deck with a hottub & gas barbecue. Amongst all the rooms was the outdoor pool. The travel information that Frank provided was excellent. Would highly recommend, and hope to be able to go again sometime. |
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Diana Dupuis, Tecumseh, Ontario
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| 10/12/04 |
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Comment Rating: positive
Comment Text: We left St Martin and Villa Leone with one regret; that we couldn't stay a few more days. We enjoyed the location and accommodations very much. Witnessed the sun rise on numerous occasions. The blinds are not dark enough but I guess that can be a positive too because who would have thought or even believed that I would be up at the crack of dawn on vacations! And not mind it! Delighted to take early morning walks to the beach right next to the property. Most of the time, we were alone. The waves are fabulous for boogie-boarding. All in all, we cannot wait to come back to the island. It was our third time and we still couldn't see it all. The villa was more than adequate with all the extras provided. A big thank you to Frank for forseeing to our comfort. And also to Max who is a great care-taker. Loved the visiting dogs:)Looking forward to coming back again soon, really soon.
With much gratitude
Pascale and Bill McInerny |
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Pascale McInerny, Portland Oregon
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| 09/29/04 |
Positive
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| Great location : seaside, short stroll to Guana Bay and Gibbs Bay and short drive to Phillipsburg. Enjoyed having beach towels, chairs, cooler for day use. Unit has some very tasteful furnishings, and a nice stereo system. The six sided architecture of unit is interesting and provides for great views and privacy. Did I mention that the deck is awesome? Sleep great every night. We wish we could have stayed longer. |
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Rick Fix, Arvada, CO
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| 08/07/04 |
Positive
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| Villa Leone is set in paradise. We loved the isolation, yet close proximity to a metropolis. It can get a bit windy, but it is easy to get away to other beaches which are calmer. We will definitely return |
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maureen parker, Sewickley,PA
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| 07/18/04 |
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| Villa Leone is magificant!!! I do not regret a minute of my stay there. The pictures and sounds on this site are exactly what you get when you stay there. The packet that was sent to me via email was more than helpful, and the directions were very precise. I will hopefully be returning in 2005, a Wed-Wed will be nice for airfares. Thank you Mr. Leone. |
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Ryan McElroy, Pittsburgh, Pa. |
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| 06/22/04 |
Positive
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| We stayed in the Villas from 6/12-6/19. We had a fantastic time and the villas were great. The view from the deck is one I will visualize the rest of my life. Convenient to all parts of the island. Only complaint is the driveway to parking at #3. Max was a big help. Would go back again tomorrow!! |
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The Lopez' |
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Homeowner Response:
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay in St. Maarten. About 200 feet of the common drive up to Villa Leone is rough road. It definitely could be improved upon, but, it is controlled by an association that I have no control of. One benefit of the condition of the driveway is that it keeps casual traffic away from the villa, thereby improving the already great amout of privacy here.
Regards,
Frank Leone
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| 05/05/04 |
Positive
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| We vacationed here from April 17th through the 24th. The place is really beautiful. The waves crashing on the rocks below lulled us to sleep every night. The house is well equipped and everything is nicely decorated and brand new. The laptop helped us to make reservations online for an excusrion to Anguilla, a pub crawl, power snorkeling (you gotta try this) and a fishing trip where we caught red snapper and grilled it on the deck. We had the beach and pool mostly to ourselves. We met a lot of nice people from all over the country that were also staying int the villa. We had a great time and can't wait to return. |
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Diane Andrien, Lansdale, PA
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| 04/17/04 |
Positive
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We want to thank you for the most fantastic family vacation The villa was great, very comfortalble and clean. We had the most beautiful views of the ocean and the best beach on the island, and we visited them all. Walks on the Guanna Beach in the full moon light, was a highlight, and the kids enjoyed the beach life, boogie boarding, snorkeling and playing soccer.We had the beach to ourselves much of the time.
We hope to enjoy this peaceful vacation treasure again. |
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Bob and Betty Vosler, Spearfish So Dak.
605-645-1013 |
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| 04/12/04 |
Positive
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| Our week of March 14 2004 was AWESOME! Everything was as promised and we would go back to Villa Leone. The website and villa are absolutely identical (even the waves crashing). You will not be disappointed with anything at the villa or the beautiful island. Thank you, Frank, for sharing this with us. |
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Anonymous, Roanoke, TX
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| 04/07/04 |
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| My husband and I stayed at Villa Leone the week of 3/27. The Villa was beautifully decorated, well equipped, and ideally located. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Max and his family were so helpful. Thank you so much. |
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Pat Kelly, Glen Burnie, MD |
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| 04/04/04 |
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| We spent the first 2 weeks of March at Villa Leone. It was paradise - everything was just as it appeared on the website. The villa had everthing we needed, including the laptop computer for checking messages, and also boogie boards for riding those waves at Guana Bay. The location is ideal - close to Phillipsburg but also in a quiet residential area. There are many beautiful beaches on the island. We love wine. We bought 6 bottles of French Bordeaux for $12 US. What a bargain! St. Maarten is a shopper's paradise, and the prices don't go up when the cruise ships are in town. The locals are very friendly and appreciate the tourists. This was a great vacation and we definately will return. |
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Bill & Olga Ford, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada |
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| 04/01/04 |
Positive
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| What a pleasant suprise. The Villa is absolutely perfect - far exceding our expectations. |
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Jim and Colleen McGregor, Cheshire, Connecticut
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| 03/08/04 |
Positive
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What a wonderful property on "The Friendly Island". We were there the last week in January and it was magnificent! A very clean and well maintained property. We still reminisce about the sound of crashing waves while eating breakfast on that glorious patio. The scenery took our breath away. Walks on the nearby beach were very relaxing. Hope to return again soon. Thank you Frank for your hospitality and A+++++ communication.
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Matthew & Naomi Kelly, Boston, MA |
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| 03/01/04 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
JUST RETURN FOM OUR TRIP TO ST MAARTEEN,WE HAD A GREAT TIME,EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT VERY NICE PLACE VERY WELL MAINTAIN,WE ARE VERY SATISFIED OF THE PLACE,THAT WAS THE FIRST TIME WE WENT TO THAT ISLAND,BEAUTIFUL PLACE,THE NIGHTLIFE WAS GREAT,IF WE DECIDE TO GO AGAIN WE WILL CONTACT YOU,AT FIRST WE WERE NOT SURE BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW IF WHAT WE BUY ON E-BAY IS REAL OR NOT,BUT EVERYTHING WAS LIKE YOU SAID ,AND THE DIRECTION TO THE VILLA WHERE VERY PRECISE,BECAUSE IF A PERSON DON'T HAVE THOSE DIRECTION, WE NEVER FIND TO PLACE,VERY APPRECIATE YOUR HONESTY,WE HAD THE BIG HUSKY DOG STAYING WITH US MOST OF THE WEEK,WE DIDN'T MIND BECAUSE WE LOVE DOG.THANK AGAIN HOPE THE VILLA WAS OK WHEN WE LEFT,LET ME KNOW IF SOMETHING WAS NOT OK THANK JEAN-PAUL
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Jean-Paul Lyonnais
Port Charlotte, FLA
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| 03/01/04 |
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What a wonderful trip our family had. The Villa was wonderful! Directions from the airport to the Villa were excellent. Additional information provided by Frank was so very helpful and accurate. We enjoyed the sunrises and sunsets. Short walk or drives to beaches and terrific restaurants. Shopping in Marigot and Phillipsburg was an experience. It was our best family vacation yet and look forward to visiting Villa Leone again. Thanks for everything Frank!
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Larry Doyle, Abington, PA
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| 02/10/04 |
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| What a wonderful place to stay!!! The villa was comfortable and having a laptop available for us to use was fantastic. During the day we would either have lunch on the deck admiring the view or we would walk down to Guana Bay Beach to play in the huge waves. The restaurants in Grand Case are fabulous and if you like the nightlife, there are casinos and clubs downtown you can visit. Can't wait to go back in November! Thanks Frank for a wonderful vacation and great accomodations!!!! |
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Denise Neister, Lincoln, Ma |
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| 02/02/04 |
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A +++ villa offering security and peace just beside a secluded beach.
An ocean front deck allowing to watch from the first row the most spectacular daily shows… the gorgeous sunrises!
A short car drive away from fun and food.
What else can we ask for?
In the past years, we had many romantic dinners at Villa Leone and we hope to have others… next year.
Thank you Frank for sharing your paradise with us. Manon & Jacques
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Manon & Jacques Arcand, Longueuil, Québec
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| 01/19/04 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
It was my 12th stay in Guana Bay ,St-Marteen.
The villa is in excellent condition with wireless internet
and cell phone. The villa has been completely repaint and the furniture is new and very confortable.
A quiet place within 7 minutes of action in downtown Phillisburg.
Very good restaurents(Grand Case),great shopping(Marigot and Phillisburg),beautiful beachs(more than 35) and peaceful
candlelight dinner in Villa Leone outdoor dinner table make
St-Martin a premier destination.
Twice a year is not to mutch,it`s a must.
Yves
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Yves Thivierge
Quebec city,Canada
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| 01/19/04 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Hello, please add any comments that you would like to our guestbook concerning your stay at Villa Leone. We hope your visit was a pleasant one and hope to see you again soon.
Ciao,
Frank Leone
Owner
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Frank Leone
Guana Bay, St. Maarten
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