This article, published in the Spring 2023 edition of Kazanu in British Naturist magazine. It highlights Kazanu as a destination for naturist travelers seeking a unique blend of comfort, community, and natural beauty. The publication chose to feature Kazanu to showcase the growing appeal of clothing-optional travel. Clothing Optional destinations cater to individuals and couples looking for a liberating, judgment-free experience. Kazanu exemplifies how naturist-friendly accommodations can offer a beautiful settings an a sense of freedom and connection with nature
Spring-BN235-Kazanu-croppedSummary of Kazanu in Saint Martin/Sint Maarten

Kazanu is an adult-only, clothing-optional residence in Oyster Pond, Saint Martin/Sint Maarten. This intimate property features seven private units, each with a porch, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom, arranged around a central pool and sundeck. Guests can rent individual units or the entire property, making it perfect for groups or families looking for a naturist-friendly getaway.
Previously known as Caribbean Nature & Naturissimo, Kazanu has been rebranded under its new owners, Tim and Anke. Tim, who also owns Gelateria Milano in Philipsburg, brings extensive hospitality experience to the residence and has embraced the clothing-optional lifestyle that Kazanu promotes.
Saint Martin/Sint Maarten is a paradise for naturists, with 37 stunning beaches, warm weather year-round, and well-known naturist spots like Orient Bay, Cupecoy, and Happy Bay. Kazanu’s location near Oyster Pond Marina makes it convenient for exploring gourmet restaurants, boutique shops, and water activities, while also providing a peaceful retreat for relaxation.
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Kazanu in British Naturist Magazine
Welcome to Kazanu, an adult-only, clothing-optional residence located in beautiful St. Martin/St. Maarten in the Caribbean.
Located in the charming village of Oyster Pond, close to the border of this dual nation French and Dutch Caribbean Island, the residence has seven units; each unit has its own private porch, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom surrounding the swimming pool and sundeck. You have a choice of renting the single units or the whole property for your own group or family.
Kazanu was previously known as Caribbean Nature & Naturissimo, and was started by the French owners 25 years ago. They ran it until it was finally time for them to retire. It’s now rebranded and owned by Tim, and his sister Anke. Their parents moved to St. Maarten/St. Martin from Belgium more than 30 years ago and we grew up on the island’s beaches, spending any time off from school in or on the water.
Tim lives at Kazanu along with his life partner and manages the property. When she heard that the property was clothing-optional she was convinced that it would continue as such because he was always running around their house naked. At the property, he quickly took off his swimmers and jumped into the pool.
Although a novice Naturist he’s experienced in the hospitality sector as he is also the owner of the famous ice cream shop located at the beginning of the boardwalk in Philipsburg, Gelateria Milano, where they also have vacation rental units. He made a career change after Hurricane Irma destroyed his boat rental company in 2017 and has been known as the “Gelato-man” island-wide ever since. Tim’s love for the ocean has not left him though and he spends his free time at Orient Beach windsurfing; he learned this as a teenager, whilst working as a beach-boy in his spare time at the Brink family-owned “Club Orient Water-Sports,” together with Australian brothers Garry and Kerry Whitfield.
The friendly Island St. Martin/St. Maarten offers 37 beaches and we are sure your holiday with us is going to be one of your best memories ever! The sun and sea temperature is 28ºC or 82ºF all year round and it is the perfect environment in which to enjoy Naturism at its best. The world-famous Orient Bay beach – regularly listed in the top 15 of the world’s best beaches – also happens to be the official nude beach (authorized by Prefectural Decree) on the island. This beach is a 15-minute drive from our residence. Total nudity is also tolerated at some beaches like Cupecoy and Happy Bay and on all beaches on the island going topless is accepted.
A small gourmet grocery shop and several restaurants are just a stone’s throw away. The Oyster Pond Marina where you can board your private or group charter with one of our partners is within walking distance. Coralita Beach is just a three-minute walk down the hill and Dawn Beach with several fancy hotels is a five-minute drive in the direction of the Dutch side. The capital of Dutch Sint Maarten (Philipsburg) with its duty-free shops is about 12 minutes away by car.
St. Martin/St. Maarten is also known as the “Gourmet Capital of the Caribbean” where the multitude of over 80 different nationalities contributed to the melting pot, influencing a wide variety of gastronomic restaurants and eateries for all budgets. No less than five restaurants are just a short walk or two-minute drive away from Kazanu. The areas of Grand Case (French Side) and Simpson Bay (Dutch Side) are a twenty-minute drive in opposite directions.
Kazanu in British Naturist Magazine continued:
The Island has two airports: Princess Juliana International Airport and L’Esperance Airport. Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA), located on the Dutch Side, is the second busiest airport in the Caribbean, one of the easiest to get to with nine flights from North America and three flights from Europe on a daily basis – if flying from the UK you can either get a direct flight from Amsterdam or Paris daily or fly from UK to Antigua and hop on Liat or Winair to fly over to St. Maarten.
We look forward to seeing you!
TIM ROOSENS
+590690307999
www.kazanusxm.com