The service provided by Sonja was absolutely first-rate. Every question I had, she was able to answer thoroughly and quickly. Her communication was fantastic and she was a tremendous help, not only with the condo but with customs, with getting a rental car, with getting groceries set up to the villa … anything we needed. I can’t recommend her highly enough. We’re already talking about a return visit to the island and when we’re ready to start making plans, Sonja will be the first person I reach out to!

Everything was fantastic thank you for checking back in with us! The accommodations were lovely, rental car was fantastic, the staff was top notch, and the restaurant recommendation was superb!
My feedback is everyone did great and was very professional. Appreciate the flexibility, attention to detail, and the kind professionalism everyone demonstrated. Overall this trip was a fantastic experience, and one we would love to come back to! Thank you for everything you did Sonja, you were fantastic and I would recommend you to anyone who is looking at going to St. Maarten.

Thank you for all your work, wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas!

Thank you for reaching out.  Yes, we really enjoyed our stay and found “Rising Star” to be very pleasant.  The island was especially quiet.    I know the lack of tourism due to Covid really has to be hurting the restaurants and many of the businesses.  Hopefully, the vaccine will help out soon. We are already looking at dates for February, 2021 when we would like to return !

Hello, Sonja – yes, we had an absolutely WONDERFUL time!  The Villa was fantastic; the pool was a good size and the fact that it was heated made it even better.  We loved the Anse Marcel beach and the food at the restaurant there was so good we never made it to Grand Case!  Everyone, as always, was friendly and helpful and we were very glad to have someone to follow to get to the Villa.  The plane was early, but they were waiting for us anyway.  Samantha was very prompt in responding to our questions.  And we would recommend ShopNDrop to everyone!  St. Martin remains our very favorite island!  Best regards, carol

Thank you so much for all of your hard work and dedication to being the absolute best in the business. Our trip was just perfect and your staff is just top notch. Our friends were just as in love with the island as we have been and they are already talking about when we’ll be able to go back. It feels like leaving home. It’s sad to see so few tourists on the island, and I can only hope that the people start to return to the Friendly Island soon! I know the industry needs to revive to help support the rebuilding efforts, though I was pretty floored by how much progress has been made thus far. Some of the areas are pretty heartbreaking, but it’s so much easier to see the spirit of the island than the wreckage Irma left behind. Thank you so much for all of your guidance and incredible patience with our neediness. We can’t wait to come back!

Thanks again, a million times, and I’m sure you’ll hear from us soon!

-Samantha

Note from editor : Our client stayed in Villa Bamboo (July 2018)

Hi Sonja

sorry for the delay but I was heading for La Martinique after Sint Maarten and just got back … Our trip was amazing !!!
Like I said many times before I’m glad I found you because you gave me a lot of assistance in organizing the whole thing
villa the arches was AMAZING !!! I would go back anytime
Speranza was really nice and the location perfect

thanks again for everything

Note from editor : Our client stayed in Villa Speranza

Hi Sonja,

We had a great trip and want to thank you for all that you did for us. Everything worked out exactly as planned. Villa Arcadia was perfect, the car rental met our needs perfectly. There was absolutely nothing that we had any troubles with. So you get an A+ for all that you did for us. Well done! We will be certain to recommend your services to our friends should they wish to travel south in the future

Sonja, our stay on St. Maarten was wonderful. The weather co-operated beautifully, the island was it’s usual friendly self, and we encountered no problem at any time. Your point person met us at the rental car office on time, took us to the Villa via a different route which helps to learn the island, and re-introduced us to the staff.  Villa Mahogany was exactly as we remembered it – absolutely peaceful, convenient, as well as comfortable. My siblings raved about it. The house staff also contributed to our successful stay and I can’t praise their efforts enough. We were very well taken care of. Thank you for all your help and I’m sure we will talk again soon.

Dear Sonja,

Back at home I want to thank you for your commitment to us! We had a wonderful vacation in the friendly island and look forward to come back in the future.

Hi Sonja

I think that I am all set for my summer vacations!! Your help has been fantastic and I could not be more pleased with the care you have given me. Thank you very much

we had a wonderful time and enjoyed the villa Hope Cottage very much.  ate many an evening meal at Daniels by the Sea, excellant Italian food.  when we dropped of the keys Saturday morning the ReMax office was closed so we left them at the grocery.  I was going to mention that I thought the batteries in the remote control for the gate might need to be changed as it worked but not very well.  also for what ever it is worth I wish I had known how steep a grade the drive was to get to the villa because I would have rented a car with more power than what I had.  but it all worked out ok.  by the way we were comming down the drive one morning to go eat breakfast and a large monkey ran accross the road in front of us.  on the way back up 4 more ran accross in the same spot.  3 juveniles and one adult.  didn’t know there were monkeys on the island but it was interesting to see.

thank you for all of your assistance Sonya, you helped make our experience a good one.  it was wonderful to get away to such a nice place and difficult to come back to the snow.

Yes we had a very nice time. The house is the perfect size and a really great location. Thanks for you assistance.

Note from Editor : Villa Gianna

Hi Sonja,

Yes we had a wonderful time everything was as expected, thank you so much for your help.

If you’d like me to post a review somewhere I’d be happy to do so. Paul D was also a very big help with a few questions we had. Do you plan trips to Florida by any chance?

Note from editor : Villa Rising Star and yes we have vacation villa rentals in Florida

Sonja;

We loved Villa Prana.  It was our second year we stayed there, and it felt like home (if our home was in St. Maarten).  There were days when we decided just to stay at the villa and hang out at the pool instead of going to the beach.  The villa offers nice views, amazing privacy, well equipped kitchen, reliable internet (so I can check up on what’s going on at the office, and emailing our friends “wish you were here” pictures), great pool, etc., etc.  Hopefully, we can return next year, but we do have one complaint and that is the bed.  After the first few days, my back would hurt for a short while after getting up, but after 7 days or so, it would hurt all day.  Vicki’s back was bothering her too, but not as bad.  One night on the second week, we slept on the couches in the living room and my back felt better.  I travel a lot and even after spending 4 weeks in a hotel in China, my back doesn’t bother me.

Normally I wouldn’t bring this up but we would like to go back to St. Maarten again and as much as we like Villa Prana, I don’t think we would stay there again if the bed isn’t changed. I am assuming that the green room gets rented and used more than the others and therefore is likely to have the most worn mattress.  I don’t know if anyone else has or would mention the mattress, but if you sleep on it for two weeks like we do it can be really uncomfortable.

Thank you for all your help with our vacation planning.

Note from editor : The owners have listened to this complaint and have changed the bed in the mean time. The clients are returning to villa Prana this year with their family

Hi Sonja,

They had a wonderful time on the island and at the Regatta. They won! The entire team is very excited.

I have been coordinating the different villas for Mr. W for all the regatta’s and I must say you are truly a pleasure to work with.

Thank you for all your assistance, the information you provided, and for being so quick to respond especially with the AC.
I will let you know about next year!

Note from editor : Our client won the 2014 Heineken Regatta

We had a great time Sonja and villa Bonita was very nice. We did enjoy staying in the Orient area and the convenience of the location. We can’t wait to go back, just not sure when that will be. When I nail that down, I’ll be sure to contact you for help. Thanks again for everything.

Dear Sonja,

The Villa Arcadia was absolutely beautiful and fully equipped with everything one could possibly need.  The view of the bay and the sea beyond  was even more spectacular than the photos on the website.  The cleaning lady, Mavis, was exceptional and meticulous about keeping the house clean.  Please extend our thanks to the owners for making this such a lovely place to stay.

Sonja, thank you so much for finding this rental property for us and for coordinating every detail.  You have been wonderful to work with and we will not hesitate to contact you again in the future should we wish to return to St. Martin.

Hi Sonja,

Everything was great and we enjoyed ourselves. The villa worked out great. Only issues and certainly not a reflection on you, perhaps we would stay on the Dutch side next time! Found coming from Canada the fact that the current is different than ours on the French side is a bit of a nuisance (Dutch side is North American). Also, lunch/dinner was much more expensive on the French side (almost double the cost) than on the Dutch side too. Also the people were much more noticeably friendlier on the Dutch Side too. Having the car, didn’t really matter too much though. The pool as La Siesta was very nice too.

Thanks for all you help and hope you can help us in the near future too.

Hi Sonja

We had a wonderful time. The weather was beautiful just like the villa. The view was one of the best we’ve had so far.
Can’t wait to go back again next year (hopefully).
Once again thanks for all of your help with our arrangements.

Hallo Sonja,
Had niet gedacht dat ik je helemaal niet zou ontmoeten.
We hebben alle vier “heimwee” en hebben een fantastisch verblijf gehad. Enige vervelende ervaring is de inbraak in een van de 2 auto’s met verlies van een kite.
Iedereen wil nu al terug……
Gr.
Bert

Note from editor : Villa Sea Haven

Ja bedankt Sonja, alles was fijn in orde .

Groetjes uit het koude belgie 😉

Note from editor : Villa Alexambre

Hi Sonja,

Thank you. We had a wonderful time. Actually we have loved all the places we stayed in St. Martin. Baie Longe Beach House was beautiful and it’s pretty hard to beat staying right on the beach! That made it very special and hard to leave. A great place to relax! Thanks for always taking such great care of us.

Dear Sonja,

We really like it.
The only negative point is about no air condition in the living room and kitchen.

Thank you for all.

Sonja,

Casey and I had a wonderful week , Hope Cottage was great with views to die for.  We appreciate all your help, your suggestions for things to do including the restaurants was like a tour guide for us.

Thanks again,

• Magali’s prompt arrival to meet us when we arrived and when we departed
• It is so fresh and new
• It is beautifully furnished including the kitchen, towels, and amenities
• A combination of glass and plastic dishes/cups (plastic is better for the pool area)
• The private yard, pool, and lounge furniture were wonderful
• The location to Orient Village, the beach, and the Orient Bay Community/security

• Extra pillows, blankets, and bed linens
• Better hot water pressure (it’s almost impossible for two people to shower at the same time)
• Very Important! Eliminate/reduce the bugs around the pool because they chase you indoors!
• A water tub by the front and back doors to rinse your feet and flip flops
• An indoor dining table for four people (the bugs can keep you from eating outdoors)

Villa Alanca – November 2019

We truly enjoyed our stay at the Villa!
It was less than a ten minute walk to the beach! We had the option to have most of our meals at the Villa instead of eating at restaurants all the time. There was a grill on the patio which was nice for cooking! The laundry facilities were also important! We had separate bathrooms and bedrooms so each couple had privacy. There was another bedroom which would allow for more family!

It was clean and well maintained, air conditioning and all pots, pans, utensils, etc. like your own home away from home. Beautiful pool and two furnished patio areas, parking area and more!
Thank you for our amazing vacation!

Villa Thi Majeste – March 2020

Hello, Sonja – yes, we had an absolutely WONDERFUL time! The Villa was fantastic; the pool was a good size and the fact that it was heated made it even better. We loved the Anse Marcel beach and the food at the restaurant there was so good we never made it to Grand Case! Everyone, as always, was friendly and helpful and we were very glad to have someone to follow to get to the Villa. The plane was early, but they were waiting for us anyway. Samantha was very prompt in responding to our questions. And we would recommend ShopNDrop to everyone! St. Martin remains our very favorite island! Best regards,