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.

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.

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!

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

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!

Great location, it’s right on the beach. Also there are taxis readily available to move around. Would definitely stay again

Staying at Elton and Jayne's place was the perfect choice! By far, Elton communicated better than anyone whom I have ever rented from in the past 20 years - he was prompt, thorough, proactive, and friendly in all of his messages. I even received a phone call from him! The location of their place has an absolutely stunning view of both the ocean and the mountains! The view is even better than the photos! Your walk to the north beach is only a few minutes. The drive to the south beach is very short and lots of fun on a golf cart. I cannot even begin to tell you how amazing the two beaches are near their place! Jolly Beach is simply an incredible beach and is rated as one of the top beaches in Antigua!! Their place had more than everything that we needed for our 12 day stay! We cannot wait to come back and would choose their place again! Be sure to use Randy as a taxi driver/tour guide, for excursions, and for a golf cart. He is knowledgeable, safe, and very friendly.

We had a wonderful stay at Nonsuch Bay during the quiet off-season—so peaceful and relaxing. The apartment was spacious, clean, and had stunning views. We loved having access to three beautiful pools on the resort. Natasha was an amazing host—super responsive and went above and beyond, even arranging a surprise birthday massage! I would definitely recommend hiring a car, as things are a bit spread out and not really walkable… unless you move a long hike! Breeze, the on-site restaurant, is great, but not much else is walkable. Highly recommend this location for a tranquil getaway. Also, don’t miss Shirley Heights for incredible views and sunset!

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!

The location is amazing....Literally, steps from the beach! We had everything we needed, minus food and drinks. The bed was comfortable and the porch was perfect, we spent most of our time on the porch! We visited the pool a couple times and it was very clean. The landscaping was gorgeous and well maintained. The office staff was very nice and helpful. The Starfish bar at Sibonny and Anna's were within easy walking distance of the unit. Kay was amazing and actually stopped by for a quick visit. Our biggest complaint would be the attitude of most of the islanders, they seemed very bitter and angry. My wife got jumped on by security at the grocery store trying to buy ice and the driver we hired for a tour was very gruff and very bitter. We had a very good time despite this. We highly recommend the Mystic Cruise catamaran snorkeling excursion as we had an incredible time and it's only a short walk away. Overall, we really enjoyed our trip despite any hiccups!

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 .

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.

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.

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!

It was beautiful the pictures didn't do justice to that beautiful beach. well equipped and surroundings out of magazines. it will definitely come back and tell others. thank you 😊

The most beautiful place to stay! I had the beach to myself most of the time - it was absolutely idyllic! If this is available - book it now! I hired a car so it was really easy to get to local restaurants and the supermarket. I can't recommend this villa enough - the view is incredible, and falling asleep at night to the sounds of real waves and not some playing from your phone - just wonderful!