Water's Edge: Anguilla's Quiet Oasis on the Southern Shore
A private villa retreat where the bay's endless shades of blue set the pace
Why Go
Tucked between Lockrum and Blowing Point on Anguilla's tranquil southern shore, Water's Edge is the kind of place where the loudest sound is waves lapping below the pool deck. This five-bedroom villa trades resort bustle for oceanfront calm, with front-row views across the bay toward St. Martin.
The Experience
Mornings here start with birdsong in the tropical garden and coffee on a pool deck perched right over the water. The villa sleeps up to ten across five bedrooms and five baths, making it a natural fit for multi-generational families or groups of friends who want a whole house rather than hotel corridors. Days flow easily: swim laps in the pool, watch ferries glide toward Blowing Point, or make the short drive to Anguilla's famous west-end beaches. Evenings belong to the deck again, where sunsets over the channel turn the bay gold and dinner can stretch as long as the conversation.
What to Try
Claim the pool deck at golden hour with a rum punch in hand ΓÇö the panoramic view of the bay and the silhouette of St. Martin across the channel is the villa's signature moment. By day, use the central location to beach-hop: Rendezvous Bay and the west-end sands are minutes away in one direction, quieter east-end coves in the other.
Insider Tip
The villa's position near Blowing Point is a genuine advantage most visitors overlook ΓÇö you're just minutes from the ferry terminal, so a day trip to St. Martin for French pastries and duty-free shopping is effortless. Book a rental car in advance, though; Anguilla has no real public transport, and having wheels is the key to unlocking the island's 33 beaches from this central perch.
The Practical Stuff
Located off Jeremiah Gumbs Highway on Anguilla's southern shore between Lockrum and Blowing Point, a short drive from The Valley for groceries and services and roughly 15 minutes from Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport. The villa offers 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and space for up to 10 guests, with a pool, oceanfront deck, and tropical gardens. Rates vary by season ΓÇö inquire directly for availability (1-703-718-5005). A rental car is strongly recommended.
Pair It With
- Blowing Point Ferry Terminal — Minutes away ΓÇö hop the ferry for an easy day trip to St. Martin's boulangeries and boutiques.
- Rendezvous Bay — One of Anguilla's most celebrated beaches, a short drive west, with two miles of powder sand and beach bars.
- The Valley — A quick drive up the road for groceries, local eateries, and island essentials to stock the villa kitchen.