Anguilla
This is why we are known as "Rainbow City."
Yes, everything about this place puts a smile on your face and a spring in your step
Junior and his glass-bottom boat will land for you right in front of BCV
Junior Fleming's glass-bottom boat plies Shoal Bay's waters daily. You can "snorkel" just by looking through the glass bottom, but--in Junior's capable hands--you will choose to get into the water.
More than the villa, its amenities, or its location, you will love its people. Alleyne ("Tessa") Patrick will make "her" home "your" home.
View from West Wing 2nd floor...yes, it really looks like this all the time.
BCV is a great hub for an Anguilla wedding: you bring your partner, and we help you do the rest. Officiant, florists, caterers, musicians, and photographers. Make your memories at BeachCourt Villa.
Pan Masters, Dumpa Martin and his son, Crescendo, play at a BCV wedding on Shoal Bay
The Dune Preserve, home of Bankie Banx (playing with Johnny "Springer" Lloyd) is on Rendezvous Bay. Anguilla is home to great music.
"Boss and the Horsepower Band," another of the Anguillian groups that will get you up and moving. These gentlemen were playing on Merry Wing Bay. Shoal Bay is great, but you've got to get out and see our other beautiful beaches.
Sprocka--one of Anguilla's "musical all-stars": varied genres, singer, and master of all instruments
Omari Banks, playing at Da Vida, on Crocus Bay....hardest part of Sunday? To which venues to go to hear which music....so many choices
Island Harbour at dusk
Sandy Ground, also known as "Road Bay" to boaters...a west-face bay, home to Johnno's, Roy's Place, Dolce Vita, Sand Bar, Dad's, Lit Lounge, and Elvis...known for good reason as "the real McCoy."
Island Harbour--home of Pelican Bar, Falcon's Nest, Scilly Cay, and Anguilla's fishing fleet--is a short drive from BCV. Go to one of those fine restaurants, or stop by the pier and buy fresh fish from one of the fisherfolk.
Junior Fleming is Shoal Bay's ambassador to the world: children love him, and he makes adults feel young. His knowledge of Anguilla's undersea life is encyclopedic.
Wooden boat racing is Anguilla's "National Sport" and captivates the entire nation...speed, grace, power, and nautical skills.
"Anguilla" comes from Latin for "eel," describing the island's long east to west dimension and short south to north. Shoal Bay/BCV is shown with the red arrow, on Anguilla's north coast. SXM is 6 miles south, to the bottom of the picture
Grounds
Just inside the remote controlled gate...welcome to BeachCourt Villa
The inspiration for many of the wooden birds on the grounds
East end of pool deck; stairs to beach path on right
Pool deck stairs to beach path
Pool viewed from beach path steps...come off the beach, rinse inside the gate, and throw yourself in the pool...with or without a refreshing beverage
Walkway north of tennis apartment. Court is to left.
Flowers abound
This egret and you have the same "bird's-eye" view of Shoal Bay from the pool deck
He has a "bird's-eye" view of the court
View from West Wing 2nd floor...yes, it really looks like this all the time.
BCV tennis court sits about 15 feet above sea level on Shoal Bay
Just outside BCV's gate....complete privacy until you reach the beach
Taken during original construction (circa 2003)...surroundings have changed a lot, but the house's location relative to the beach has not. There is more sand to the west (right in this picture), and the water is swimmable directly in front of the house.
BeachCourt Villa is directly behind/above the tennis court. The white house to the court's right is another private home; Zemi Beach Hotel to BCV's left (note large privacy hedges on either side of BCV property). This was taken pre-Irma, so this shows the old court and pergola. The hurricane brought more sand to our (western) end of Shoal Bay. Some times the coral in the lower right is completely covered by sand, extending the beach to the west. There is rarely ever less sand than shown here.
Focus or fade? Either way, very relaxing when you exit BCV onto Shoal Bay
The lighter sea is sand; the darker is coral....swim over the sand; snorkel around the coral (that's where the fish are).
A quiet Shoal Bay just outside of the BeachCourt gate. Taken in the off-season; yes, there will be beach chairs but the sea and sand do not change
When the fish arrive, the birds are not far behind. Watching them fly, spot, dive, and bob is captivating
This is Upper Shoal Bay, the same beach on which BCV is located. The villa is at the west end of the beach; this is near its east end, about a 20 minute walk.
Shoal Bay, looking east. There is room for you on this beach
Shoal Bay looking east from in front of BCV. Normally, there are beach chairs from Zemi Beach Hotel. More than plenty of room no matter how "crowded" (Anguilla's notion of "crowded" is not really "crowded").
Bedrooms
north side of covered deck for main house bedrooms
Main house east bedroom. Some people keep that east drape closed for privacy. Most open it.
Main house east bedroom...all beds queen-size
East bedroom bath: doubles sinks and enclosed exterior shower
Main house west bedroom and bath
Main house west bedroom looking toward covered deck and sea
The 2nd floor of the West Wing, shown here, is at pool level and has two bedrooms/baths, separated on the interior but joined by this exterior covered deck.
Pool deck looking west toward setting sun
West Wing second floor east bedroom. All west wing bedrooms have vanities within them as well as their own bathrooms.
This bathroom goes with 2nd floor east bedroom (behind the photographer). The far open door is locked when both rooms are occupied, as the far room has its own bath
This bathroom goes with the 2nd floor west wing east bedroom.
West Wing 2nd floor west bedroom. That bathroom door usually closed, as it serves adjoining bedroom. This bedroom has its own full bath (in addition to vanity, shown) within the suite (see next photo).
West wing 2nd floor west bedroom...like all rooms, served by covered deck and Shoal Bay views
West wing 2nd floor west bedroom. That bathroom door is normally closed (serves adjoining bedroom); bathroom for this room is through door on right
Bathroom and outdoor shower for West Wing 2nd floor west bedroom
Main house to right. West wing 2nd floor to left. Stairs down to west wing 1st floor bedrooms. It is always a sensory delight to descend these stairs.
West wing 1st floor east bedroom. Bathroom through door on left. Slider to deck in center of picture
West wing 1st floor west bedroom. Vanity in bedroom permits make-up application, hair-drying, etc while bathroom is otherwise occupied.
West Wing 1st floor west bedrooms
This study is to the right off of the entrance foyer. Sofa folds-out into queen-size sleeper. Full bath adjoins this room
Pick a book; take a nap
House
The main house--with its Great Room and two upstairs bedrooms--on left. West Wing--two stories with a total of four bedrooms--on right. "Tennis court" apartment is immediately beneath pool deck (door flanked by windows).
Court viewed with back to the sea__same perspective as drone shot. Main house to left; west wing to right
Tessa won't be happy until you are happy....you will both get happy quickly
Entrance gate is behind you. Path to right goes to the court and then to the sands of Shoal Bay
Entrance foyer from front door...ah, good to be home
Entrance foyer_stairs to left to main house bedrooms. Downstairs to great room, great room deck, pool, and beach
From the entrance foyer...nice view and great vibes to come down that staircase
Cook, watch TV, read...plenty of room for everyone to do everything (or nothing) at the same time
30 linear feet of counters plus a 35 square foot island, with wide aisles make the kitchen at BCV a cook's paradise
The dining room table can be expanded to seat the house's capacity
Behind the stove or other side of island, watching (or helping)? Either way, you're in the right place
Not all of the fish are in the sea
This funny little area does not face the beach but is a remarkably soothing place to sit. Also, a good place when you are awaiting the arrival of one of your party
Parking area (not shown) to left. This path--through lush vegetation--goes past the house, pool, and court--to the beach gate. The house is on a hill; the property goes directly to the sand.
Laps? It seemed like a great idea...or naps?
The sunsets never get old...pinks, breezes, quiet. Ah!
Twilight is magical...but later, turn off all of the lights and enjoy the stars, planets, and shooting stars. When the moon is full, you can read by it
"In" and "out" of doors merge...
Enjoy the deck alone or with a large party. You will have plenty of room either way.
West Wing bedrooms at pool level enter/exit by sliders on sea-side or via back hallway.
We cannot guarantee this astronomical arrangement every night, but every night brings you another stunning astronomy show
On the 2nd floor of the main house are two bedrooms, separate on the interior but served by a covered , travertine deck. In this shot, the east bedroom is closer; west bedroom farther
Great spot for coffee or cocktails...you set the schedule and the menu
This is the northeast deck corner: when there is sun here, the other corner is shaded. When the sun moves west, this corner is shaded...don't worry, it's a short walk either way.
Entrance foyer...front door to left; great room downstairs to right. Anguillian goats inside and outside the house
Tennis Court
This two-tone, rubber-backed carpeted court sits about 15 feet above sea-level and the white sands of Shoal Bay. It plays as beautifully as it looks.
The court can be put to many uses...BCV supports Anguilla youth tennis (but the court is exclusively yours when you are there). Coaches looking to bring their "best customers" or "high performance" players for a session of hard-work will find all manner of teaching balls, baskets, etc. for efficient and magnificent coaching setting.
You can play very serious tennis and work on your game. You can "hit-and-grin," or you can walk on by the court down to the beach or up to the pool. You're in charge
View from West Wing 2nd floor...yes, it really looks like this all the time.
We can work hard or play silly...whatever your preference
Old court and pergola but the sea and the sky remain the same and look like this virtually every day.
This is the pre-hurricane court. The new one is brighter. There are still hundreds of new teaching balls
