Silver Ray Apartments: Blowing Point's Quiet Home Base by the Ferry
Simple self-catering steps from Anguilla's gateway to St. Martin
Why Go
Most visitors rush through Blowing Point on their way from the ferry to the resorts ΓÇö Silver Ray Apartments is for the traveler who stops, unpacks, and lives like a local in Anguilla's harbor village.
The Experience
Silver Ray is a small, independent apartment stay in Blowing Point Village, just a short walk (roughly 2,000 feet) from the Blowing Point Ferry Terminal where boats run to Marigot, St. Martin. Expect a handful of well-kept, air-conditioned one-bedroom units rather than a resort: each comes with a kitchen (fridge, stovetop, oven, toaster, kettle), and some have a dining area or patio for slow Caribbean mornings. Free WiFi and free private on-site parking round out the basics. The vibe is residential and unhurried ΓÇö schoolyards, corner shops, and fishing boats rather than beach clubs ΓÇö making it a genuine slice of everyday Anguillian life.
What to Try
Book a unit with a patio and start your day with breakfast outdoors before walking down to the ferry dock to watch the morning boats cross to St. Martin. Stock the kitchen from local shops and cook at least one dinner in ΓÇö self-catering is the smart way to enjoy Anguilla without resort prices. Use your free parking to advantage: rent a car and day-trip to Rendezvous Bay and Sandy Ground, both a short drive away.
Insider Tip
Silver Ray's location is its superpower for island-hoppers: you can wake up in Anguilla, stroll to the ferry terminal in minutes, spend the day in French/Dutch St. Martin (about 15 km across the channel), and be back for sunset ΓÇö no taxi needed on the Anguilla side. Note there's no airport transfer service, so arrange a taxi from the airport or arrive by ferry, and don't bring pets ΓÇö they're not allowed.
The Practical Stuff
Location: Blowing Point Village (5WG4+V23, Blowing Point 2640), Anguilla, about 2,100 feet from the Blowing Point Ferry Terminal. Units: a small selection of air-conditioned one-bedroom apartments with kitchens; some with patio/dining area. Amenities: free WiFi, free private parking. Policies: no airport transfers, no pets. Budget-friendly rates by Anguilla standards. Contact: (264) 584-3332. A rental car is recommended for exploring beaches beyond walking distance.
Pair It With
- Blowing Point Ferry Terminal — A few minutes' walk away ΓÇö hop the public ferry to Marigot, St. Martin for an easy day trip and be back by evening.
- Rendezvous Bay — One of Anguilla's most beautiful long white-sand beaches, a short drive from Blowing Point and perfect for a full beach day.
- Sandy Ground — Anguilla's laid-back nightlife and beach-bar strip ΓÇö head here for live music, rum punch, and sunset after a quiet day at the apartment.
- ALAK Art Gallery — A nearby local gallery worth browsing for authentic Anguillian art and a feel for the island's creative side.