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Luxury Villa Rentals in Antigua and Barbuda
Villas above Georgian harbours and calm west coast bays, with Barbuda's pink sand a ferry ride away
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A sailor's island, with a beach for every day of the year
Antiguans like to say their island has 365 beaches, one for every day of the year, and nobody has ever been keen to check. What is not in doubt is the sailing. The trade winds blow steadily, English Harbour has sheltered ships since Nelson's day, and each April the island fills with yachts for its classic regatta and Sailing Week.
Our collection here runs to 50+ properties, most of them villas with private pools. Many sit on the hills above English Harbour and Falmouth, and there are more on the west coast around Urlings and Jolly Harbour. There are also harbourside apartments and suites in a great house, and the largest villas have up to 8 bedrooms.
Below is a guide to the harbours, the beaches, Barbuda and the best months to come.
Antigua and Barbuda at a glance
- Villas
- 50+ villas, suites and apartments, with up to 8 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £4,700 to £11,500 a week, from around £3,900
- Best areas
- English Harbour and Falmouth in the south; Urlings, Old Road and Jolly Harbour in the west
- Best time
- December to April for dry, breezy weather; late April for the yachts
- Getting there
- Direct flights from London to V.C. Bird International Airport, near St John's
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Tasha Antigua and Barbuda | 6-Bedroom Villa in Saint Marys Paris6 bedrooms
Villa Pointe Reed: Luxury 6-Bedroom Villa with Infinity Pool & Seaviews – Antigua6 bedrooms
Turtle Cottage Antigua and Barbuda | 4-Bedroom Villa in St Johns Saint4 bedrooms
Villa Papillon Antigua and Barbuda | 6-Bedroom Villa in Jolly Harbour6 bedroomsWhere to stay in Antigua and Barbuda
Saint Paul for English Harbour, Falmouth and Nelson's Dockyard, St Marys for the quiet west coast around Urlings and Old Road, Jolly Harbour for its marina and beaches, and Saint John for the capital and the north.
Georgian stone, superyachts and a Sunday sunset
Nelson's Dockyard at English Harbour is a Georgian naval base that still works. Horatio Nelson was stationed here in the 1780s, and the dockyard and its related sites became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016. Its old stone buildings now hold restaurants, a museum and chandleries, and next door Falmouth Harbour is one of the great superyacht anchorages of the Caribbean.
Above both harbours, the old military lookout at Shirley Heights draws a crowd on Sunday evenings for steel bands, rum punch and a famous view of the sunset. Villas on these hillsides look straight down over the masts.
Browse villas in Saint Paul
Calm water from Urlings to Jolly Harbour
The Caribbean side of the island is sheltered and calm. Jolly Harbour has a marina, a golf course and long beaches close by. Further south, the road runs past Ffryes and Darkwood beaches to the villages of Urlings and Old Road, where it is quieter and the sunsets are excellent.
Offshore, Cades Reef is good for snorkelling. Inland from Old Road, Fig Tree Drive climbs through the island's last rainforest, close to Mount Obama, Antigua's highest point at around 400 metres. It makes a good morning out before a long lunch on the beach.
Browse villas in Jolly Harbour
A capital, a limestone arch and a lagoon of frigate birds
St John's is a lively little capital with a busy market and the white towers of its cathedral. On the Atlantic coast, Devil's Bridge is a natural limestone arch pounded by the surf, Half Moon Bay is a long curve of pale sand, and the old sugar plantation at Betty's Hope shows the island's harder history.
Barbuda lies around 90 minutes away by ferry from St John's. It is low, flat and largely undeveloped, with miles of pink-tinged sand. Codrington Lagoon is home to one of the largest frigate bird colonies in the world, and local boatmen take visitors out among the nests.
Browse villas in Saint John
Pepperpot, black pineapple and the trade winds
The national dish is pepperpot, a rich vegetable and meat stew served with fungee, a cornmeal dumpling not unlike polenta. The Antigua black pineapple is small, very sweet and well worth asking for, and grilled lobster turns up on beach-shack menus all over the island.
The best weather runs from December to April, when it is dry and the trade winds keep things fresh. The yachts arrive in April for the Classic Yacht Regatta and then Sailing Week. Carnival fills late July and early August. Hurricane season officially runs from June to November. Our concierge can arrange boat charters, Barbuda day trips, restaurant tables in English Harbour and transfers from the airport.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Antigua and Barbuda
Beach Terrace Suite Antigua and Barbuda2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £12,675 a week
Harbourside in Antigua and Barbuda | 4-Bedroom Villa in Jolly Harbour4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £11,542 a week
Bay Suite Antigua and Barbuda1 bedrooms · sleeps 2From £11,143 a week
Beach Balcony Suite Antigua and Barbuda2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £11,143 a week
The Blue Horizon Antigua and Barbuda | 5-Bedroom Villa in Cedar Grove5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £10,197 a week
The Ocean Suite Antigua and Barbuda1 bedrooms · sleeps 2From £9,995 a week
Casa Frangipani Antigua: Luxury 6-Bedroom Apartment with Sea Views & Pool – Antigua6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £8,939 a week
The Garden Suite Antigua and Barbuda1 bedrooms · sleeps 2From £8,471 a weekWhy book your Antigua villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Antigua's villas are split between the yachting harbours of the south and the quiet beaches of the west, and we know which are a short walk from the dockyard and which are best for swimming straight from the sand. With 50+ properties in Antigua and Barbuda, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Yacht and boat charters, Barbuda day trips, snorkelling at Cades Reef, tables in English Harbour, a private chef, car hire and transfers from V.C. Bird airport. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Antigua?
English Harbour and Falmouth, in the parish of Saint Paul, are best for restaurants, sailing and history. The west coast around Urlings, Old Road and Jolly Harbour is quieter, with calm beaches and fine sunsets.
When is the best time to visit Antigua and Barbuda?
December to April is the driest and most comfortable time. Late April brings the sailing regattas, and Carnival runs from late July into early August. Hurricane season officially runs from June to November.
Can I visit Barbuda from Antigua?
Yes. A ferry runs from St John's and takes around 90 minutes, and day tours visit the frigate bird colony in Codrington Lagoon and Barbuda's long pink-sand beaches. Our concierge can book the crossing or a private boat.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Antigua and Barbuda?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Antigua and Barbuda cost?
Across our 50+ villas in Antigua and Barbuda, weekly rates typically range from £4,700 to £11,500, with the most affordable from around £3,900 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Antigua?
There are direct flights from London to V.C. Bird International Airport, near St John's in the north of the island. English Harbour and the west coast villas are a short drive south. Our concierge can arrange transfers.
Are there villas in Antigua and Barbuda for large groups?
Yes. Our Antigua collection includes properties with up to 8 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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