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Sint Maarten

June 17, 20252 min read


Why Live In Sint Maarten

Living on this mall island will give you the opportunity to meet a lot of people.  There is a great community of people who will guide you to get along with the island. 

But prepare yourself for feeling a little homesick or secluded at times. Island life also means a lot of people come and go.

While this may not be ideal for some, it can also be seen as something positive: you can stay on your best behavior with those you meet, and make awesome friends 

Since Hurricane Irma occurred back in 2017, rent has been high so you have to be prepared to spend almost half of your salary in rent. Also, be sure that your apartment is hurricane-proof. 

On the Dutch side of the island, there’s almost no access to the variety of stores available in the normal world. Things have to be shipped here so you have to wait, and some things aren’t available. 

According to Find Away Abroad

Real Estate In Sint Maarten

What does a home priced at $500,000+ in U.S. Dollars look like in Sint Maarten?

Home Details

Belair Ocean View Villa - Keller Williams Sint Maarten

Belair Ocean View Villa - Keller Williams Sint Maarten

Is the home a single-family home, condominium, or townhome?

Single-family home

Is the home located in the city or the suburbs? 

It is located in the Belair area and overlooks the Belair Beach

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the home have?

4 Bedrooms and 4 Bathrooms

Is the home a new construction home or a resale?

Resale

Are there any unique features or amenities included with the home?

From the driveway, you enter the parking area surrounded by the garden. The parking is made of poured concrete with a cistern underneath and can accommodate up to 6 vehicles. The apartment is large and consists of one bedroom, one bathroom, a kitchen, a dining area, and a living area. It can be rented for additional monthly income. A storage area can also be found on the ground floor.

The main house can be accessed via a staircase. From the stairs, you'll step foot unto the terrace with a wrap-around porch attached. Here, you'll find the swimming pool and will be greeted by a spectacular panoramic view of the ocean. The main house consists of three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Each bedroom has its own fully tiled bathroom and walk-in closet.  The laundry room and additional can also be found on this floor.

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture.

Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy.

Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

Mary Ellen Vanaken

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture. Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy. Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

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