Fodor's Expert Review White Bay Villas and Seaside Cottages

Beautiful views and friendly staff keep guests coming back to these hilltop one- to three-bedroom villas and cottages, the nicest accommodations on the island. The villas are well-designed self-catering units with Caribbean-style louvered windows and bright terra-cotta tiles. Rooms are comfortable, though not luxurious, but as soon as you see the view from your verandah you'll feel like royalty. Almost everything is provided: linens and beach towels, dishes and cooking utensils, flashlight, grill, DVD library, cable TV, and even a pair of binoculars for watching the sea below. White Bay Villas is on the hillside between Great Harbour and White Bay; the physically fit can easily walk to either within 10 minutes (coming back up is the hard part, though). Many guests choose to rent cars, however, especially if they're staying in one of the high hillside villas. The three Seaside Cottages are closest to the beach and the private beach club.