The resort seen from the water at Indigo Bay, St. Maarten

Indigo Bay, on the Dutch side.

A boat and swimmers on a sandbar off St. Maarten

A protected bay, minutes from everywhere.

A protected bay on St. Maarten's southwestern coast, with views toward Saba and St. Barths. St. Barths itself is about a seven minute flight or a short boat ride. The island runs on the US dollar, under Dutch legal tradition, with an international airport minutes away. Nature is present everywhere, in the sandy beaches, the turquoise water, and the lush hillsides.

An island journal

A day can move in any direction.

The marina at Indigo Bay, St. Maarten

Long lunches by the water.

French and Dutch influences meet an easy Caribbean rhythm around the island's tables.

A sailboat off St. Maarten

Go farther.

Neighboring islands, quiet coves, and turquoise water, with a protected nature reserve threading the coastline.

Dusk over Indigo Bay

Return at dusk.

Indigo Bay settles into a calm that feels entirely its own.

Minutes

International airport

7 min

Flight to St. Barths

US Dollar

Everyday currency

Freehold

Foreign ownership

The turquoise water and coastline at Indigo Bay, St. Maarten

The fundamentals favor the owner.

  • No annual property tax has historically been levied.
  • No capital gains tax on individually held property.
  • Closing costs around 5 to 6 percent, roughly half the French side.
  • No restrictions on foreign freehold ownership.

Every figure above comes with nuance. The full, sourced picture is in our Tax and Ownership guide, and your own advisor should have the last word.

A motoryacht in the marina at sunset off St. Maarten

Under construction now.

Strong early sales, and a shoreline taking shape. Watch the latest update from the site.

Own at Indigo Bay

See the island from your own terrace.

Request current residence availability, pricing, and the complete ownership guide.