Rum Punch was the perfect location for our trip. Our large family, including eight adults and two children, was comfortably accommodated by this amazing property. Everyone enjoyed the walking trail, which leads to a small sandy wading beach that is also great for snorkeling. Private lounge chairs and umbrellas both pool side and on the beach offer plenty of room for sunbathing or relaxing with a book, and the seaside queen bed was perfect for evening star gazing. The more adventurous of our group enjoyed hiking across the coral reef behind the villa, which offers a view of the island that most will never see. Waves crash into the craggy edges of the reef, carving out sea caves and leaving tidal pools teaming with life. 

Inside the villa, the full kitchen and patio barbeque gave us the option of buying groceries and cooking meals at home, which was a cost-effective alternative for our family. The amazing infinity pool provided the children with a place to play and swim on the days when we took a break from the beaches, and the size of the villa and its surroundings gave us ample opportunity for privacy and exploration. Best of all, the villa is only minutes away from Shoal Bay, one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, as well as several other amazing spots. 

Bruce and Elaine Hearn, the owners/managers of Rum Punch, are incredibly knowledgeable and have lived on Anguilla for more than seven years and in the Caribbean for more than twenty years. They offered a bevy of information on the must-see beaches, shops, and restaurants on the island and helped us plan our daily itinerary. They even arranged for the car rental agency to come to the villa and sign us up for a rental van!

Thank you, Bruce and Elaine, for building and sharing this amazing property. Our trip to Rum Punch will always stand out as one of the most amazing trips we’ve taken! 

All the Best—

Allison and Andy Gerrard 
