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Spectacular sunrise at Dawn beach

Views of sunrise
are spectacular
on Dawn Beach

Vacation rentals on Dawn Beach

Hope Cottage, a unique little place for couples overlooking Dawn Beach
Hope Cottage, a perfect getaway for a couple!

Secluded Villa  a perfect place for couples looking for a private retreat above Dawn Beach!
The Stone House
totaly private, overlooking Oyster Pond and Dawn Beach

Luxury Villa Prana on Dawn Beach
Villa Prana, a new four bedroom villa on Dawn Beach Estate near the Westin

Overlook Dawn Beach from Villa Beach Daze, comfy 3 bedroom villa for rent on Dawn Beach
Overlook Dawn Beach from Villa Beach Daze a comfy new 3 bedroom villa

Beaches on St Maarten/St Martin

Dawn Beach: a beach changing its face,
on Dutch St. Maarten !

Dawn Beach is a fine beach of sugar white powdery sand facing the East side of Sint Maarten. The name says it all: early risers may enjoy spectacular views of sunrise with St. Barths in the distance. Snorkeling is absolutely incredible. The coral reef is a bit off the shore, so you'll have first have to swim to get to the best snorkeling spots. The surf can sometimes be a little challenging, so for very young children or toddlers Dawn Beach is not always an ideal beach. It all depends on the weather !

 

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Coconut trees on Dawn Beach

There are a few
coconut trees providing shade on Dawn Beach

View of St Barths at Dawn Beach

View of St Barth
from Dawn Beach

Perfect beach for R&R

Quiet time
on the beach

Villa Paradiso, a fine 5 bedroom vacation villa overlooking Dawn Beach
Villa Paradiso
a fine, spacious, luxurious vacation villa overlooking Dawn Beach

Villa Suzanne on Dawn Beach
Villa Suzanne
the most popular luxurious rental villa on Dawn Beach
!

Villa Dolfijn, luxury 3 bedroom villa waterfront on Dawn Beach Estate.
Magnificent Villa Dolfijn, luxurious waterfront property on Dawn Beach Estate!

It is a little hard to get here. The road that leads up and over the hills to the coast is a bit bumpy and windy, but the special driving experience is well worth it:

Beaches on St Maarten/St Martin

Since summer 2005, Dawn Beach started to catch up with other popular beaches, such as Orient Bay. The beach is getting more and more developed, and is currently undergoing a significant change. Before, it was a secluded, quiet and lightly serviced beach. Now, beach condo projects and other new developments are popping up, and the beach lost of its tranquility and laid back atmosphere. However, it all depends where you are at the beach. For example to the middle of the bay, you can still enjoy fabulous views over to St Barths, and a quiet spot on the powdery white sand, see here:

Dawn Beach is still a beautiful beach!
Dawn Beach is still a beautiful beach,
if you go to the middle of the bay!

Dawn Beach at the former Scavanger Beach Bar
This was Dawn Beach at the Scavenger Beach Bar, before the Westin Resort put an end to this formerly quiet and secluded beach area

 

Excellent Snorkeling on Dawn Beach

This beach is perfect for beach strolling, R & R and/or a picnic lunch. If you don´t want to bring food and drinks along with you, have a walk to Ms B. or Mr. Busby's, both right on the beach, see restaurant section, or walk over to the waterfront restaurant at Oyster Bay Resort. Or drive to the nearby restaurants on Oyster Pond, for example to Captain Olivers for a casual lunch.

Walking towards the beach from Mr. Busby's
View when you walk to the beach from Mr. Busby's

Dawn Beach near Mr Busby's and Ms. B

At the Southern end of Dawn Beach, the large Westin Condo Hotel construction site started in summer 2005. It opened doors at Christmas 2006, although construction is not yet finished. The beach in that area changed its face dramatically, thanks to Westin, who did not seem to care much about environmental issues, nor for the people living in the neighborhood!

View towards the Westin Resort
View towards the new Westin Resort
at the Southern end of Dawn Beach


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