Fountain Anguilla

First time to Anguilla and we picked a winner with Fountain. We had a 1 BRM Pool view Penthouse and it was great. Nice view of the ocean and the pool. Great balcony with a dining table with 4 chairs and 2 other nice "lounges". Well equipped kitchen to allow us to eat breakfasts in other than a couple of visits to Le Bon Pain for some French treats. Met a number of really nice people that were staying there - post beach dip in the pool. Ate locally at Artisan, Pit Stop by Ben and Hibernia - all were terrific - make reservations. Prudence will set you up if you don't feel like doing it your self. Also ate a Veya and Straw Hat. Hard to get a bad meal on the island. We did a half day sail & snorkel with Tradition, hike and cave tour with Katouche led by Boston (with 2 B's), night kayak with Liquid Glow led by Lynn and an Island Tour with Clemvio at Quest. All are very worth doing. All in all got to 11 different beaches. What made Anguilla unique for us was the combination of so many great beaches and dining options. We've found that dining in the Caribbean is usually either fairly limited or mediocre.

We had a great experience staying in the Tamarind unit. Billed as 'the penthouse', really that just means the third floor (and there is no elevator), our unit was very comfortable and roomy. The kitchen was well-equipped, and we were able to store jugs of fresh water in the large refrigerator and warm up some leftovers in the microwave. The living area had a large television and plenty of seating with doors leading out to the deck with had two seating areas. The bedroom was incredibly large and the bed was extra-comfy. The bathroom was also spacious with a walk-in shower. Safe is in the bedroom which is where we stored our passports. The walk to the beach isn't bad, just maybe a five-minute walk past the pool and down the hill. We didn't use the pool, but it looked clean with plenty of pool-side seating. We would stay here again.

The fountain was PERFECT for our stay. Spacious, functional and comfortable - we could not have found a more special place for our first (not last!) trip to Anguilla. Situated a 3 min walk from the Shoal Bay East , we were in the oceanside penthouse - Taramind Suite. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom spacious with amazing storage space and our kitchen/livingroom was comfortable, functional and attractive. The grounds at this residence are kept beautifully and there is a quiet, intimate and friendly atmosphere about the place. Rent a car - run to the grocery store or Ben’s pitstop for dinner. The island is easy and fun to explore. We can’t wait to go back - it’s truly a gem.

I had a wonderful experience staying at the fountain. You have beach access to Shoal Bay East, and is walkable distance to restaurants. Sherri, The reservations manager Is located stateside and she helped me a lot prior to flying down to Anguilla. She gave me some suggestions of what to see and do. Then prudence took over and made reservations for my fairy ride over from Saint Martin to Anguilla and got my horseback riding reservation set up for me. Merilyn Also helped me get all checked in, and come to find out, she is an avid traveler herself! All three women were so hospitable and made me feel extremely welcomed.

We’ve just returned from 5 nights at Fountain Residences, completing our first trip to Anguilla. We cannot wait to return! We went into this with several beliefs about Anguilla: it is the culinary capital of the Caribbean, it boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the people are known to be the most friendly and welcoming. We also knew that it was known to be the playground for the rich and famous, which, to us, meant ‘expensive’. So, we sought to confirm or refute all of the above. With decades of Caribbean travel under our belts, but no visits to Anguilla, we faced a challenge. We wanted to prove to ourselves that we could experience Anguilla in an authentic way whilst also not sending ourselves into bankruptcy. An airline deal shifted planning into full swing, and we began to research accommodations, with no idea about locations on the island. Like usual, I used online forums to crowd-source insight from experienced visitors. I knew I didn’t want a large resort experience where the expense of each night made me feel obliged to use the resort amenities and sit on the same beach each day. We fancy ourselves as travelers, not tourists, who desire opportunities to immerse ourselves in culture, people, cuisine, music, art, and of course, landscape. We like to maximize our dollars, seeking the best our money can buy but also at a rate which makes us feel good about whatever happens. After much research and comparing (isn’t the research and planning half the fun??) we confidently selected Fountain Residences, a choice which was celebrated by online communities of experienced travelers. We secured a penthouse studio, which everyone said was large enough to be considered a small suite, completed with living area and beverage/snack alcove. We were in the building closest to the ocean/beach, with sweeping views of both the ocean and the pool from our balcony. Prior to arrival, our communication was perfect. Questions were quickly answered, and pre-arrival guides were helpful. Due to a family emergency, we had to cancel and rebook, which was done with ease. The studio was lovely – on the third (top) floor of the building, which yielded vaulted ceilings which made it feel even more spacious. Furnishings were British West Indian (British Colonial Plantation) style, which I’d come to adore following an article about this style in Architectural Digest. The elegance of the furnishings and customized built-ins made the room comfortable. The built-in wardrobe offered everything from sliding pants racks, lingerie drawers, abundant hangers, a safe. The beverage alcove offered a tea kettle (how British of them!), coffee pot, microwave, plates, mugs, wine glasses, utensils, coffee, tea, wine opener, paper towels, dish sponge and dish liquid. Also, you’ll have a small hotel-sized fridge (with freezer/ice tray). Bathroom: larger double vanity with more customized built ins with plenty of storage and electrical outlets. No clutter

I have stayed at this spot next door to heaven so many times I can't keep up with them. Why ? Because it's the best value in Anguilla for quality, customer service and where is there a beach than Shoal Bay. Prudence, Sherri and the team are just simply the best. It's convenient to really solid restaurants and the people are wonderful . Twenty first visit to the island and it just keeps getting better. It's suited for couples or families. Can't wait to return . Thanks Fountain team for being the best in the business. Michael