Patsy's Seaside Villa: Blowing Point's Barefoot Beachfront Bargain
Six family-run villas ten feet from the sand, with St. Martin on the horizon
Why Go
On an island famous for five-star resorts with five-figure price tags, Patsy's Seaside Villa is Anguilla's best-kept secret: a genuine beachfront stay in Blowing Point where the sea is literally ten feet from your porch and the welcome is pure Anguillian family warmth.
The Experience
Patsy's is a small cluster of six villa apartments — two one-bedroom and four two-bedroom units — set right on Blowing Point beach. Each unit is spacious and airy with an air-conditioned bedroom, full kitchen, living room, cable TV and a porch that looks straight across the channel to the mountains of St. Martin. This is a self-catering, settle-in kind of place rather than a polished resort: you'll wake to the sound of the sea, snorkel right out front, and get to know hosts Marjorie and Lisa, whose family-run hospitality is the reason guests come back year after year. The ferry terminal and the village's restaurants and bars are an easy five-minute stroll away.
What to Try
Take your morning coffee on the porch at sunrise, when the light hits St. Martin across the water — it's the postcard view guests rave about. Then grab the beach gear and snorkel the reef patches directly in front of the villas before walking into Blowing Point village for a local lunch.
Insider Tip
Book directly with the family and use Patsy's as your Anguilla base camp: because it sits steps from the Blowing Point ferry terminal, you can day-trip to St. Martin/Sint Maarten without a car or taxi — something no luxury resort on the island can offer. Stock the kitchen at a grocery in The Valley on arrival day to make the most of self-catering.
The Practical Stuff
Located on Blowing Point beach, Blowing Point Village, Anguilla (P.O. Box 1339). Six self-catering apartments (1- and 2-bedroom) with kitchens, A/C bedrooms, cable TV, stereo and complimentary beach items. Rates historically around US$180/night — exceptional value for beachfront Anguilla. About 5 minutes' walk to the Blowing Point ferry terminal (St. Martin crossings) and village restaurants; roughly 20 minutes by car to Shoal Bay and The Valley. Book ahead in high season (Dec–Apr).
Pair It With
- Blowing Point ferry to St. Martin — The terminal is a five-minute walk away, making effortless day trips to Marigot's markets and French-side dining.
- Blowing Point village restaurants and bars — A short stroll brings you to laid-back local spots for grilled fish, BBQ and sunset drinks — no rental car needed.
- Shoal Bay East — When you want Anguilla's most celebrated stretch of white sand, it's a short drive from your budget beachfront base.
