Island Information
St. Maarten/St. Martin
The two co-existing nationalities bring a taste of Europe to the Caribbean. "St. Maarten" is the Dutch side of the island, spanning 16 square miles. "St. Martin" is the French side, covering 21 square miles. Known as the "Friendly Island", it is the smallest island in the world that is shared by two nations.
St. Maarten Properties
rent
long-term-rentals
St. Maarten
2000-3000
central
Crown Pirouette #5780
Crown Pirouette #5780
$
2000
2
beds
2.5
baths
point-pirouette
St. Maarten
sale
apartments-condos
St. Maarten
50k-300k
central
Island Studio #477
Island Studio #477
$
255,000
beds
1
baths
simpson bay
St. Maarten
rent
long-term-rentals
St. Maarten
2000-3000
lagoonfront
Liberty Suites #5664
Liberty Suites #5664
$
2250
2
beds
2
baths
simpson bay
St. Maarten
rent
long-term-rentals
St. Maarten
2000-3000
central
Porto Charming #5776
Porto Charming #5776
$
2800
2
beds
2.5
baths
cupecoy
St. Maarten
Shared By Two Nations
The two co-existing nationalities bring a taste of Europe to the Caribbean. "St. Maarten" is the Dutch side of the island, spanning sixteen square miles. "St. Martin" is the French side, covering 21 square miles. Known as the "Friendly Island", it is the smallest island in the world that is shared by two nations.
Together, the two countries make up one of the most diverse islands in the Caribbean. The two co-existing nationalities bring a taste of Europe to a pleasant Caribbean climate. This is why it is said, "a little European, a lot of Caribbean".
Real State
St. Maarten / St. Martin offers a wide variety of real estate possibilities which makes save for us to say that their is something for every one, with no restrictions against foreigners owning property and favorable tax laws for real estate buyers on the Dutch side.
St. Maarten is known as "The Friendly Island" Sunshine Properties expert team with in-depth knowledge of the Real Estate Market will be your guide familiarizing you with the current Real Estate Market and properties. Our considerable experience combined with our professional staff, allow us to state with certainty, that you will not find better advice and service than at Sunshine Properties. Our services include all aspects of property sale, rental and management. We are also uniquely placed to offer you expert advice on construction and creation of your dream home , as well as ownership and operation of off-shore holding companies.
Key Features & Attractions
Location
The island of St. Maarten / St. Martin is located in the North Caribbean at 8.1 degrees North Latitude and 63.3 degrees West Longitude. It lies directly across the path of the balmy north trade winds.
Beaches
St. Maarten has 37 beautiful and exotic beaches accompanied by the re-nounned Turquoise water that only st. Maarten / St. Martin offers.
Size
The Island covers 37 square miles with Dutch St. Maarten spanning 16 square miles in the southern portion and French Saint Martin on the north covering 21 square miles.
Language
The official languages are Dutch and French for each portion of the island. But English is the most widely spoken language on both sides of the island.