Beachfront vacation rentals in Darkwood Beach

Location, location, location! The deck of this condo is directly over the water, overlooking a beautiful secluded beach. Walking distance to a cool old fort and another lovely beach. The pool area is very nice, as well. We had a blast in this comfortable (though not fancy) home.

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

Jason and his staff were very accommodating and Kim even met me at a location on the main road to take me right to the rental. She walked me through the bungalow and show me everything I needed. Very happy with Jason and his staff.

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!

It was great and easy to walk to the harbour and all the restaurants - loved it

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

We had an amazing time at Sara's place. She gave great recommendations and always super responsive. My favorite part was the back patio that looks out into the ocean. Also the breeze and sound from the water is amazing at night. I will definitely be going to this place again!

Fantastic stay. Beautiful location, right across from the beach and views from the room were stunning. Balcony and property were great. Host was incredibly friendly and helpful! No issues, perfect stay.

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

Used this apartment for three days while we did some work on our yacht in the boatyard at Jolly Harbour (we could not stay onboard). Was ideally located and very comfortable base. Sergio’s local contact (Stefan?) was extremely helpful at check in driving us to and from the apartment from the marina also he gave us a lift to the airport when we left (which we paid for) but it was great to know our check out and “taxi” was sorted with this friendly guy.

This villa is perfectly located right on one of the best beaches in Antigua. The setting is absolutely stunning-just steps from the soft white sand and crystal-clear water. The villa itself is modern, spotless, and equipped with everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. There are a couple of restaurants on-site that are convenient and enjoyable, but Gayle also provided some fantastic local recommendations that were absolutely brilliant. Gayle is an amazing host-warm, helpful, and incredibly responsive. She went out of her way to make sure everything ran smoothly, and even accommodated a late check-out due to my evening flight, which I truly appreciated. This place far exceeded my expectations-it's truly heaven on Earth, and I’ll definitely be coming back!

We loved it here! We spent a week driving around the entire island - and while a lot of places are very beautiful and fun, we kept thinking how happy we were to stay in Dickenson Bay. The beach is right next to the resort - literally a minute away. The grounds are impeccable lots of pretty flowers, bushes and trees, with multiple workers taking care of the grounds daily. It’s fenced and felt very secure, with very pleasant security guards. Overall, can’t recommend this area and specifically this unit enough. There are 2 restaurants right next to the place, one also operating a bar. They have down-time between lunch and dinner (4 to 6) and we found that often places wanted reservations even when fairly empty. We did rent a car and would recommend you do the same, unless you are skittish about left-side driving and island roads. While the room is a little dated and isn’t fancy, it was perfect for our family of 3, a fantastic “home base” to explore the island from!

A spacious comfortable apartment in lovely well kept gardens just 50 yards from the beach. Restaurant, shop, laundry close by. Staff vey helpful. Dickinson’s bay delightful and check out the wildlife on nearby McKinnons pond.

Relaxing & wonderful place to stay. I look forward to staying there again.

The villa was wonderful! The complex was quiet and beautiful. Very clean. Comfortable bed. Well stocked kitchen. Natasha was excellent! We got a little confused getting there but she was waiting for us and guided us in to the complex. She helped us arrange a car rental and masseuse and was very fast to respond to questions and with suggestions. Even brought over a cooler for us to take to the beach. A huge fruit and snack basket was waiting for us which was amazing! The location was further from everything (grocery store, restaurants, beaches, etc) than I thought (35 +minutes) but once I got used to driving on the left side of the road and figured out our way around, it was ok and every trip out was an adventure! The pool was great for doing laps and the beach is lovely with loungers and umbrellas provided. We didn't end up eating at the restaurant because it was only open for lunch (12-5) but it looked good - beautiful setting! Highly recommend & would love to go back!

Lisa’s place is part of Antigua Village, a charming condo-style beach resort right on Dickenson Bay—and honestly, the value and location are hard to beat. The unit itself is a cozy corner spot: clean, well-stocked, and just steps from the beach and a variety of great restaurants. We rented a car to explore the island and visited several beaches, and we kept coming back to the feeling that this was the perfect home base. It’s ideally located for easy day trips around Antigua. While you can occasionally hear neighbors from the balcony, the interior felt private and peaceful. Housekeeping came every other day, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Lisa was great—very responsive, proactive, and full of helpful tips to make our stay smooth. We truly enjoyed our time here and would absolutely recommend Lisa’s place to anyone visiting Antigua!

Had a lovely relaxing time at Whispering Palms villa. It was spacious, well equipped with a great sunny deck and bbq. Walking distance to beach, swimming pool, supermarket and several restaurants. Trevor and his wife gave us lots of great recommendations and kindly drove us to the supermarket on our arrival before our hire car was delivered.

It was a pleasure staying at John's place in Antigua village. There were lovely little amenities and thoughtful additions provided. The location was great and the food at the adjoining resturant was excellent. I would definitely recommend and stay again.

We loved staying with Tammie . Her place is very central and has everything you need for an enjoyable stay in English harbour . The pictures don’t do her place justice . This is a self contained unit with everything you need to cook but at the same time being amongst all of the towns popular restaurants . There’s a sitting area outside to watch the world go by. It’s connected to Tammies restaurant which serves great food . I can’t recommend here enough .

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.

From beginning to end, we had a great experience. The property is situated in a private villa with a small lagoon at the beach. It feels like a Spanish fort when you are sitting down at the beach in front of the lagoon because of the large retaining wall preventing erosion to the property. We stayed in the Lo Studiolo, a one-bedroom apartment overlooking the Caribbean and were greeted by Fiona upon arrival. She was responsive and informative and made our stay easy, including offering recommendations and reservations at some local restaurants. Mercedes, the housekeeper made sure everything was clean and tidy and checked-in with us frequently to ensure our needs were met. If you're looking for a private, unrushed and go-at-your-own-pace setting, you couldn't find a better spot. It's the kid of spot an artist or writer would enjoy to have a private get-away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist areas.

We had an amazing time!! The views were unmatched!! We will definitely return!

A Slice of heaven on Earth! I was absolutely blown over by this beautiful idyllic sandy beach and stunning coastline. A sheer haven of peace. You instantly feel a sense of purification . The golden sands and the dazzling , clear blue sea is unimaginable and is just literally a a foot step away from the beach house. At the beach house it’s like your own private beach, secluded with hardly any other person insight. However if you prefer more people / tourist interaction you can find that at other beaches not too far away. The beach house is spacious comfortable and clean . The home owners are a lovely couple and you have the house all to yourself, uninterrupted. My family and I had the most amazing blissful and relaxing holiday there. It was peaceful, tranquil and downright therapeutic. Highly recommended, we will surely be returning there!

Paola’s place was compact but very cosy and beautifully located. The view from the balcony was fantastic, the kitchen well equipped and the bed very comfortable. The air conditioning worked well and was necessary as the apartment can get very hot. We would be very happy to return and hopefully for longer next time.