The Doves Nest SXM — Hilltop Retreat Above Petite Plage
Secluded accommodation on Route de Petite Plage with access to Grand Case's hidden beach.
Why Go
Petite Plage — Little Beach — is Grand Case's secret shoreline, a small cove north of the main beach where the sand is quiet, the snorkeling is excellent around Creole Rock, and the access road discourages the casual visitor. The Doves Nest SXM at 31 Route de Petite Plage sits on this road, offering accommodation where the Caribbean's dual promise of beach and privacy actually coexists.
The Experience
Route de Petite Plage climbs above Grand Case's northern end toward a series of small beaches that most tourists never find. The Doves Nest's position on this road means Petite Plage beach is your neighborhood beach — a calm cove where Creole Rock Watersports operates snorkeling and kayaking excursions to the famous rock formation offshore. Creole Rock itself is one of the island's best snorkeling sites, a volcanic outcrop surrounded by reef fish, coral, and sea turtles. Sunset Cafe operates nearby, providing casual dining in the Petite Plage area. Grand Case's restaurant boulevard is accessible via a short drive or walk downhill to the south. The elevated Route de Petite Plage position means views across Grand Case Bay toward Anguilla, trade wind breezes, and the seclusion that the main boulevard properties sacrifice for convenience. The name Doves Nest captures the character — peaceful, elevated, and removed from the ground-level noise.
What to Try
Snorkel at Creole Rock with Creole Rock Watersports for sea turtles and reef fish. Walk down to Petite Plage beach for quiet morning swimming in the hidden cove. Drive to Grand Case boulevard in the evening for the full restaurant scene.
Insider Tip
Petite Plage's small cove catches morning sun before any other Grand Case beach because it faces northeast. Early risers at The Doves Nest can be swimming in sunlit water by 7 AM while the main Grand Case Beach is still in the shadow of the hills behind it.
The Practical Stuff
Located at 31 Route de Petite Plage, Grand Case, French side. Hilltop accommodation above Petite Plage beach. Near Creole Rock snorkeling site and watersports. Grand Case restaurant boulevard short drive south. Views toward Anguilla. Airport approximately 20 minutes. Car recommended for the hillside road.
Pair It With
- Creole Rock Watersports Guide — Snorkeling and kayaking to the famous rock formation offshore
- Petite Plage Guide — Hidden cove beach at the foot of the hill with calm swimming