A very lovely villa compound in a nice private, safe setting with great southern views across the Anguilla Channel to St Martin and St Barts. The steady trade winds make al fresco island living a tropical delight. The very large pool and patio area was the centerpoint of our stay. We had the unique pleasure of just the 2 of us staying at Villa Gardenia. The property is excellently designed and equipped to handle larger families or groups with plenty of linens, beach towels, dinnerware and glasses. Crocus Bay Beach (8km) and its Da’ Vida restaurant became our favorite beach and one of our favorite restaurants on the island. Da’Vida has a both a beach bar/restaurant (with beach chairs & umbrellas) for lunch & drinks during the day as well as a separate larger restaurant with an excellent dinner menu. Shoal Bay Beach (7km) is a longer beach than Crocus Bay. Both beaches feature the white sand, crystal clear, calm water you came to Anguilla to experience. It’s easy getting around the island once you get a little accustomed to driving on the left side. You will need a rental car. There’s 2 good supermarkets, a gas station and a liquor store within a short drive. The housekeeper, Danielle, and the pool technician, Charlie, both did an excellent job. I particularly enjoyed their stories about the history and development of Anguilla, especially stories about the 1967 bloodless ‘revolution’ that led to Anguilla's independence from the governance of St Kitts & Nevis.