If you love sun and sand, look no farther than Blue Beach. This incredible St. Martin vacation rental is set right on the golden stretch of Long Bay Beach, with endless views of the turquoise sea. Reserve this luxury Terres Basses property on its own for a holiday with up to eight guests, or with its sister villa, Turtle Nest, for a Caribbean getaway with extended family or a larger group of friends. Listen to the surf roll in from oceanfront living areas with a pool, rows of loungers in the sun, a gas barbecue and a shaded al-fresco dining table in a gazebo. Behind you are the lush, gated grounds; in front, vistas stretching to the neighboring island of Saba. After sunset, unwind indoors with high-tech amenities from satellite TV and a stereo system to Netflix and Wi-Fi. The coral-stone sea wall and deep veranda that separate Blue Beach from the actual beach set a classic yet casual tone for the villa’s interiors. A glass wall slides away and the ceiling stretches up, filling the open-plan great room with warm ocean breezes. Laid-back wicker chairs in the sitting area continue the easygoing vibe, as does a pass-through to an al-fresco bar in the fully equipped kitchen. There are two bedrooms off the great room and two in a separate pavilion at the other end of the pool terrace for a private feel; all four have en-suite bathrooms. The two bedrooms nearest the great room have king beds, and those in the second pavilion have a king bed and two twin beds, respectively. Though Long Bay Beach, also known as Baie Longue, boasts scenery worthy of a postcard, some of its best swimming is a short walk down the sand, in front of the La Samanna Resort. Of course, you could also make the 3-minute walk to Baie aux Prunes Beach, or the short drive to three other gorgeous beaches. In the evenings, try out island specialties, browse the boutiques or sit down to a honeymoon-worthy dinner in nearby Cupecoy, Marigot or Philipsburg. Copyright © Luxury Retreats. All rights reserved.