My husband and I have been to Anguilla 6 times. It was my 40th on Jan. 20th and there was no place I'd (we ) would rather be. We have been on both ends of the island, in villas with friends, and last yr at Rendezvous Bay . This was a one of the best times on island. Marjorie didn't think we'd make it , we called her the afternoon before we left Fargo N.D. We walked form the Ferry , down the road right to Ferryboat Inn. Marjorie greeted us , showed us the 2 bdrm villa and we loved it. Met Christain, her son, and some other relatives thru our stay, Had the best view of St. Martin, did not hear the boats , woke every morning thinking "I really hate having to go home, ....again". Had the BEST BURGER ON THE ISLAND!!! And the best steak!!! And one plus many more Grey Goose martini's. We would like to say " thank you" to the family (watch out for Captain Jack) for making my 40th the best and we will be back. Like I said we have been to island 6 times, Ferryboat Inn offers great privacy , spectacular view and great food and friends.
Thanks Marjorie and Christain!!
Hartwigs

This place is not for everyone, and for what it costs to get to Anguilla you should really make sure this is how you wish to spend your hard earned vacation. The proprietor is kind, and the food is good, but it's a long way from an exclusive resort, or an upscale private place like Turtlenest (Cayman). The Cuisinart and others may cost twice as much, but it's money well spent, in our opinion.

Picturesque view, nearly private beach and a great restaurant. Booked the Beach House. It's a huge two bedroom place just steps from the beach...for under $200 a night. Thanks Marjorie!

The Ferryboat Inn is the Caribbean as it once was. It is an owner-operated and managed Inn with a special atmosphere. Owner Marjorie McClean, her son Christian, and other family members run the place, and they offer a great deal. My friend and I had the run of an entire one-bedroom (with two beds), two-bath apartment, including sizable kitchen, living room, and terrace for $180 a night. The place included a telephone for local calls and cable television. It was spotless. Marjorie had also left for us a full fruit basket, milk, orange juice, bakery bread, homemade marmalade, coffee and sugar. We were warmly welcomed. The Ferryboat Inn is on a nice beach near the small harbor, with a view of St. Martin across the channel. The lights twinkle at night. The bar/restaurant offers the best rum punches I've ever had, as well as excellent burgers, a mean black bean soup, steaks and other dishes. We loved hanging out there in the evening conversing with Marjorie, her clan, other Inn guests, and other people who come to the Inn for its delicious food and special ambiance. We liked the resident canines, who once they got to know you would encourage you to talk the beach with them. The Ferry Boat Inn is not for somone who wants a luxe vacaton. While you have daily maid service, you won't have chocolates on your pillow or someone waiting at your beck and call. What you will have is the gent who rakes the seaweed on the beach offer you a coconut he has just taken off a tree, with a straw in it. You'll learn what the real Anguilla is like from Marjorie, her family, locals and repeat guests. My only quibbles were with the water pressure, although hot water is aplenty, the towels that could have used a bit more fluff, and the railing and terrace rail that had peeling paint. But these things paled compared to the experience we had. A bonus, the Rendevous Bay Hotel, on a beautiful beach, also with a lovely dining experience, is right nearby. It too is a family-run property. But I'd still head back to the Ferry Boat.