Le Papillon: Beachfront 3 Bedroom Penthouse For Sale In Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten

A three-bedroom penthouse on Simpson Bay Beach, in the Residence Le Papillon, with about 315 m² (3,390 sq ft) of interior space and an 80 m² private rooftop terrace with a hot tub and outdoor kitchen. Direct beach access, private elevator landing, sold fully furnished. Asking price US$2,200,000. Listing ID 11024.

THE PROPERTY

The living and dining room and the kitchen open onto terraces that face Simpson Bay and the sea. The three bedrooms are en suite and a half-bathroom serves guests. The rooftop is the penthouse’s second living room: a hot tub, an outdoor shower, a kitchen with gas barbecue, a dining area and lounge seating.

- Three en-suite bedrooms and a guest half-bathroom (4 bathrooms in total)
- About 315 m² (3,390 sq ft) inside, plus the 80 m² rooftop terrace
- Central air-conditioning, ceiling fans, a dedicated workspace, in-unit washer and dryer
- Private elevator access and secure parking for two cars
- Panoramic view of the bay and direct access to the beach

THE RESIDENCE

Le Papillon is a small beachfront residence on Simpson Bay Beach with an elevator and assigned parking. Monthly fees for the penthouse are US$1,500; ask us what they cover and how the building came through past hurricane seasons before you make an offer.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD: SIMPSON BAY

Simpson Bay runs between a two-kilometre beach on one side and Simpson Bay Lagoon on the other. It is the centre of the island’s yachting and nightlife, with marinas that host superyachts, the Sint Maarten Yacht Club and a strip of restaurants and bars. The airport is in the neighborhood, and the lagoon drawbridge sets the rhythm of traffic a few times a day.

OWNING AND RENTING IT

Our estimate of gross rental income for the penthouse is US$145,000 to US$190,000 a year. Treat it as a starting point: ask for booking history, then deduct the US$1,500 monthly fee, insurance, utilities and management. Andreu Realty manages rentals for a 20% fee. Beachfront three-bedrooms with a private rooftop are few in Simpson Bay, which is what supports the higher nightly rates.

BUYING IN SIMPSON BAY

Simpson Bay is on the Dutch side. Foreign buyers purchase freely, in their own name or through a company. A civil-law notary checks the title, holds the deposit (usually 10%) and registers the deed. Transfer tax is 4%, paid by the buyer, and total closing costs commonly come to about 5.5% of the price. Our buyer guide on [hidden information] explains each step.