Beachfront vacation rentals in Darkwood Beach

Wow! The view! We had a great stay with our two year old. Do you want the $1,000/night view on a budget? This is your spot. We rented a car through Mandy on property and also had a great experience. Make sure you read about what is and what is not included in the amenities, as it seems some other reviewers did not.

This is a great place to stay, with incredible views of one of the very best beaches in Antigua. Instant response time to messages, very friendly staff, great food, bananas and papayas in the garden

We absolutely loved it, a real home from home, perfectly located, brilliant, helpful lovely staff. Can’t wait to come back

We fell in love with this beautiful location and comfortable house. Simonetta and Mark were kind, generous and attentive hosts - thank you for making my Birthday one to remember! The space and facilities were perfect. Comfortable beds, spotlessly clean, well equipped kitchen and fabulous outdoor space - the views from the wrap around veranda were exceptional. Galleon bay itself is a lovely area, you can easily get to English Harbour either by car or the water taxi from the beach, safe swimming and the national park trail on your doorstep. Fantastic atmosphere and food at the loose canon beach bar ( although you will hear the parties at the house it was never a problem) - can’t wait to come back.

Great house with the best location on the beach. Only thing - we did not know this is inside and part of a resort with resort routines for checking in and out and coming and going. Charming house and outside deck is top notch!

Had a great stay. Amazingly conveniently located for both marinas but far enough away for peace and quiet.

I was thinking of giving Merlin House a negative review so that no one else would go there and we could keep it a secret. Instead I’m going to say that this is one of the best AirBnB’s we have stayed at, and absolutely unbeatable for views. Nathan’s hospitality was superb, the location is stunning and peaceful. A better place to relax and enjoy I can’t think of.

Absolutely perfect stay! My wife, two kids, and I had an amazing time at Elena’s villa. The place was spotless, well-equipped, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Elena went above and beyond—even having basic groceries waiting for us when we arrived, which was such a thoughtful touch after a long trip. Anytime we needed anything, she was quick to respond and incredibly helpful. The location is unbeatable—just a few steps from a beautiful, quiet beach. The AC in every room was a huge bonus, especially after hot days at the beach. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend and would love to return

It was perfect for me as I was travelling alone. I felt safe and the Pool was lovely. The apartment was spacious and new with A/C a must here. Very close to Jolly beach and within walking distance of a delightful restaurant. Tiziano was extremely helpful and they even offered me a lift to the harbour. I would thoroughly recommend if you want privacy peace and a tranquil location.

We had a great time at the village, we enjoyed the beach and restaurants closed to it. I would definitely recommend it for your next trip if you are interested in a place to stay for any season!

Elton’s Villa was amazing, we couldn’t have wished for more - other than a longer stay! I would thoroughly recommend

Our stay at Antigua Village was amazing. My wife stayed as a solo person for part of the time - she felt very safe and secure at all times. Everyone was very kind. There was a little store for water and things that came in handy and taxis are always available to go anywhere on the island. But you really do not need to leave the area since it had beautiful ocean water and waves that weren't too big, very nice swimming pool, great beach to walk with restaurants on the beach. We miss it already.

This place was amazing! The first host to ever physically greet me and have a welcome basket as well prepared for us! Very responsive and very nice! I loved staying here and felt right at home with beautiful views and the sounds of the ocean with a nice restaurant on site. Felt safe as well and welcomed in the country!

Had a great time in Antigua! Would definitely say the price is worth it for the location, right between several resorts and the beach is GORGEOUS! Definitely plan on hitting the grocery store while you’re there, as the restaurants fluctuate being crowded or not. Lisa was very helpful with recommendations and responsive with questions when we had them.

I can’t say enough about this location. It’s perfect. The location is exceptional, minutes to the beach, great view on the patios, lots of restaurants nearby and minutes from the Epicurean grocery store. Leanne was so sweet and accommodating, we without question will come back to Leanne’s villa again. Thank you so much!!!

What a great place! Amazing ocean views and ocean access. Property clean, up kept and is lush and beautiful! Sounds of the waves lapping the shore cannot be beat. Bugs were NOT bad like we were expecting.

The home looked like it did in the photos. It was clean, had supplies that we would need. Stacy was very responsive and accommodating. The hole is in a great location. It is quiet, there is a grocery store within walking distance; there a fine restaurants in the complex; the are local vendors; it is on the bus route; close to the beach.

Stacey was always available to answer questions regarding the place, though there were lots of labels so everything was easy to find without needing her to tell us where to find what we were looking for. The place itself was so lovely, the other people staying in the apartments were friendly, and sitting on the deck with the morning cup of tea watching the sun come up was so peaceful. Also suitable for getting around the island nothing was more than a 50min drive away. Definitely would stay here again

Stacey was very responsive. That is a huge plus especially when we are tired from traveling and not familiar with the island. Her partner was there to greet us and he provided a tour. We had decided to rent a golf cart and it was at the property waiting for us when we arrived. There was a small issue and Stacey had someone come take care of us immediately. The property is picturesque, close to the beach and very comfortable. There is also a small grocery within walking distance which provided what we needed to be able to eat in. The tv was set up with a Firestick and ready for use. Nice little surprise. Overall was a wonderful stay! Would recommend to anyone.

Great location, near a beautiful beach (our favourite so far!!) and direct access to the water for my SUP!! The house had beautiful views from the balcony and patio. It was spacious, had everything you need to cook and has washer/dryer facilities. Air con worked well. Added bonus was UK plug adapters as we forgot ours!! You will definitely need a car or golf cart to get around. The supermarket in the complex is the best we have found so far and the only place that seems to sell fresh milk. El Porto was reasonably priced, food was good and there was live music on Monday.

Our apartment was part of a complex called Antigua Villages and place is lovely. We were literally over looking the beach - in Antigua there are no public beaches that can be made private / restricted but they can have private sun lounges / umbrellas on the beach. This was good as it meant they were generally available to use, as long as other residents hadn’t got there first! The apartment itself was clean and comfortable, some of the photos used in the advert don’t match what is there, for example the sun lounges in the photo don’t match what is there, they might want to update these photos. The staff are super helpful and friendly and go out of their way to help you where needed. The small onsite shop is surprisingly well stocked and has a small stock of freshly baked goods, like patties which are great. You can order them for the next day as they very often sell out quickly! Overall, if I go back to Antigua I would def look to stay here again

The private deck and garden are outstanding. There is a wide variety of exotic plants and visiting animals, including hummingbirds, lizards, and snails. The villa overlooks a beautiful harbour and hillls. The location is excellent - 5 minute walk to Jolly Beach, 8 minute walk to a well-stocked supermarket (Epicurean), good access to restaurants, bars, water sports, tour agents and transport. The villa is in a neighbourhood of similar villas facing the harbour. We felt quite private and secure. Chris and Katie were very responsive, provided helpful and structured information and were very flexible, including in respect of late check-out.

The Villa we stayed is recently renovated and offers all the amenities, comfort and luxury shown in the pics; we had a fantastic time at the villa. certainly value for money. After staying at over 25 Airbnbs, this place top the list with a 10/10. Felecia and her team was friendly, responsive and professional. The location of the property overlooking the inland waters and just 2 mins walk from Jolly Beach was spectacular. Our group of 4 enjoyed the complimentary communal swimming pool and had a barbecue on the spacious patio. This place is highly recommended.