Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla
Before visiting Rendezvous Bay, know this: it's a long arc of pale sand on Anguilla's south shore, facing St. Martin across the channel. It's easy to reach whether you arrive by boat or by air, and its villas range from golf-course homes to houses a short walk from the sand. For the driest weather, come between December and April.
That's the short version. Below is the practical side, from flights and ferries to money, manners and timing, so your first morning on Rendezvous Bay starts with the view rather than a to-do list.
Where Rendezvous Bay Sits on the Anguilla Map
Rendezvous Bay belongs to West End, the western part of Anguilla, and it faces south. If you're still asking where Anguilla is, it's a small, low-lying island in the northern Leeward Islands of the British West Indies, just north of St. Martin. On a clear day, St. Martin's hills fill the horizon across the water, and that view is the signature of this bay.
The sand runs in a long, gentle curve, and the water inside it is often calm enough for an easy swim or a paddleboard. Part of the land behind the bay is given over to a golf course, with private homes set among the greens. It's a spacious, open setting, and it rewards a slow pace.
How to Get There: Flights to Anguilla and the Ferry
There are two main ways in, and our concierge can arrange the transfer to the villa from either:
- Fly into St. Martin, then cross by boat. Princess Juliana International Airport on the Dutch side handles most long-haul flights. From there, ferries and private boats cross to Blowing Point on Anguilla's south coast.
- Fly into Anguilla itself. Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport takes regional connections and private aircraft, which suits travelers who would rather skip the boat.
For a sense of scale, our listing puts Songbird Villa about 2.9 kilometers from the Blowing Point ferry terminal and 7.9 kilometers from the airport. Our concierge can arrange transfers from either arrival point, so there's nothing to organize on landing.
Money, Driving and Island Etiquette
A few basics make the first day smoother. None of them are complicated, but they're worth knowing before you pack:
- Currency. Anguilla uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar, and US dollars are widely used across the island.
- Driving. Traffic keeps to the left. A rental car gives you the freedom to explore other bays at your own pace.
- Dress. Swimwear belongs on the beach and by the pool. Cover up for town, shops and restaurants.
- Greetings. Anguilla is a courteous place. A "good morning" or "good afternoon" before a question is part of everyday manners.
Trust us, that last point matters more than any packing list. It sets the tone for every conversation you'll have on the island.
When to Visit Rendezvous Bay: Weather and Seasons
Anguilla is warm all year, cooled by steady trade winds. December through April is the driest and busiest stretch. If your dates fall around Christmas or New Year, start planning many months ahead.
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Late spring and early summer are quieter, while late summer and autumn carry the higher risk of storms. If you travel in those months, flexible plans and good travel insurance are sensible.
Where to Stay: Villas on Rendezvous Bay
Renting a villa in the Caribbean works best when the house fits the way you travel, and the homes here differ more than you'd expect. Villa Shiloh sits within a resort with a golf course, and its guests share the resort's beach, golf, spa and dining. The villa itself has a pool, a hot tub, a barbecue, outdoor dining and views over the sea and the greens, plus a golf cart and a dedicated home office. Daily housekeeping, a concierge, a gardener, a pool attendant and an estate manager are listed among its services, and our listing places the resort beach about 2.3 kilometers away.
Songbird Villa takes a different approach, with a pool, a terrace and outdoor dining framed by views of Rendezvous Bay and St. Martin. Our listing places it about 850 meters from the bay itself, with housekeeping, a concierge and a property manager listed among its services.
For the shortest walk to the sand, consider Ocean Pearl Villa, which our listing places about 50 meters from Rendezvous Bay Beach. It adds a heated pool, a hot tub, a gym and views of both sea and golf course. A private chef, a butler and breakfast can be arranged.
Planning Tips Before You Book
Think about how you'll spend your evenings. Rendezvous Bay is a calm base, and many of the island's best-known tables sit on other bays. Our listing puts Villa Shiloh about 4 kilometers from Meads Bay Beach, which makes a dinner on the north side an easy plan.
Decide how much service you want, too. Some homes here list a butler or chef, while others leave the kitchen to you. Our concierge can arrange provisioning, boat days and in-villa dinners either way, and every villa in our collection is personally inspected, with a pre-arrival check on every stay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get to Rendezvous Bay?
You can fly into St. Martin and cross by boat to Blowing Point on Anguilla's south coast, or fly into Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport on regional connections or private aircraft. Our concierge can arrange transfers from either one.
When is the best time to visit Rendezvous Bay?
December through April is the driest and busiest period. Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, so flexible plans make sense in those months.
What currency is used in Anguilla?
Anguilla uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar. US dollars are widely used across the island as well.
Ready for Rendezvous Bay?
Visiting Rendezvous Bay is simple once the basics are in place: arrive by boat or air, drive on the left, and plan around the dry months. What remains is choosing the right house, whether that's Villa Shiloh on the golf course, Songbird Villa with its view of the bay or Ocean Pearl Villa close to the sand.
Our luxury holiday villa collection on Rendezvous Bay is a good place to start, and the wider island is on our Anguilla page. When you're ready, we're here.
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