Boyfriend & I just returned from our 2nd visit this year to Anguilla and 1st stay at Bellavista. Our 1st visit we stayed at a 5* resort which was fantastic but costly and from what we have experienced Bellavista is the best value. The postcard views from the huge balcony overlooking the ocean are breathtaking . We rented the 2nd floor unit. The villa was spotless, comfortable beds, cd player, kitchen was stocked with every kind of cooking utensil, beach towels/coolers etc. During our 12 day stay I slept many nights out on the balcony as I couldn’t resist listening to the sounds of the ocean lulling me to sleep with the soothing ocean breezes. Each day we looked forward to waking up and sipping coffee on the balcony in our comfy chairs and soaking in the incredible views and than of course ending our day with a glass of wine looking out to the stars and moon. Ingrid the owner is quick to reply to emails, she welcomes you with open arms and will go out of her way to make sure you have a fabulous vacation. She is a very special lady and once you meet her you will understand why. We had massages on our balcony by Tanya who was recommended by Ingrid and all I can say is heavenly! The first day we arrived at Bellavista we were in awe. I texted my girlfriend in Toronto and asked her to join us. 2 days later she arrived on her first visit to Anguilla! She couldn’t believe the views at Bellavista so much so that she called her adult kids and told them to get on the next flight and sure enough the next day they arrived. They are still there renting the 3rd floor and loving it! We are so happy that our friends were able to join us and experience our new found paradise. The location can’t be beat as you are above Sandy Ground which has some of the best restaurants on the island. You are a short drive to Cove Bay, Maundays Bay, Rendezvous Bay for golf/spa, Meads Bay and Shoal Bay East is an easy drive too.You are within an easy walk to a little grocery store for basic munchies/alchohol and Irie Life Gift Shop which we think is the best shop on the island for souvenirs such as t-shirts.There is very little crime on Anguilla but it's a nice feeling to know that there is always somebody on premise. Ingrid, David and Michael make you feel like you are family and just mentioning them makes us smile.Thanks so much for making our 2nd visit to Anguilla even better than the 1st and thank you Ingrid for sharing your special paradise! Would we recommend Bellavista? ABSOLUTELY!