Insights & stories from Anguilla
This Anguilla travel guide collects practical answers from the hosts of the villa above Shoal Bay East: how to get to the island, when to come, where to eat, and how to plan a villa trip for a big group. Every post is written and kept current by hosts Leigh and Dave.
Packing for a Caribbean villa stay
With a full kitchen, laundry, beach gear and a margarita machine already here, you can travel lighter than you think. Our short, practical packing list.
A perfect day at Villa Okeanos
Sunrise coffee on the balcony, a morning on Shoal Bay, an afternoon by the infinity pool, sundowners at the outdoor bar. How a day at the villa really unfolds.
The best time to visit Anguilla
Around 350 days of sunshine a year makes timing easy — but here is how the seasons, rates and crowds really compare across the calendar.
Where to eat near Villa Okeanos
From Gwen’s Reggae Bar to Elodia’s and Ben’s Pit Stop — the beach shacks and tables our guests come back for, all minutes from the villa.
Shoal Bay East: why it keeps winning best beach in the Caribbean
Two miles of powder-soft sand and impossibly clear water, right below the villa. A love letter to the beach that keeps topping every list.
Getting to Anguilla: the complete arrival guide
Fly non-stop from Miami on American Airlines, or into St. Martin and hop the twenty-minute boat transfer across. Here is exactly how to reach Villa Okeanos — and be on the sand by lunchtime.
Ready to stay with us?
Check the Villa Okeanos availability calendar, send a booking request, or contact us with any questions. Your private villa escape in Anguilla is only a few clicks away.