I am a graduate student who did research in Turks and Caicos, and I stayed at Faith Anne and Ed's for a month. I could not have asked for a better experience. Faith Anne was extremely responsive to all of my questions prior to my arrival, and she and Ed were always available to contact while I was there. They are also some of the nicest people I have ever met! They helped put me in contact with people for my research, were happy to provide tips and suggestions during my stay, and always made sure I was taken care of. My boyfriend and I also did one of their boating/snorkel excursions, which was so much fun and a really good value for the price. The place itself is great. The room is spacious and beautifully decorated, and with the microwave, coffee maker, and mini fridge, I had everything I needed. It's literally a thirty second walk to a very private beach, I hardly saw anyone else while there. It's also within walking distance to the Cruise Center to the south, and the main hotels and restaurants to the north, so the location can't be beat. I am so happy I chose to stay with Faith Anne and Ed, and I highly recommend their place to anyone!

As a solo female traveler, I couldn't have asked for a better stay. Not that anyone would feel unsafe anyway on this amazing and friendly place-- but knowing Faith Anne and Ed and their dogs downstairs felt like having family around. I also highly recommend taking a tour with their company-- excellent discounted value for a gorgeous boat excursion. I am seriously already trying to go back. Top notch AirBnb experience !

Wow! What can I say! Faith & Ed were some of the best hosts you can find. When we arrived Faith met us at the airport and gave us a short tour of Grand Turk. We shared a couple of meals with them and had some amazing conversations. We made our own way back to the airport and Faith dropped past the airport to say goodbye - they were that awesome!! The space is exactly what you want out of an AirBnb. It was a sanctuary that was very clean, with new towels and sheets. It had a fridge, microwave, coffee machine and all you need for your stay - plus they dropped us in a little food basket of bread and fruit which was super thoughtful. We also went out on one of their snorkelling tours where we got to see coral gardens, the 'wall' ie ocean drop off, dive for conch and eat conch salad washed down with some rum punch - recommend it! As they did not have any whale watching tours planned they were great in advising us a good company to go with. Highly recommend staying with locals like Faith Anne and Ed, they give you a true experience of the island, good tips on what to go and explore and have also given us advise for our visit to North & Middle Caicos.

Ed and Faith Anne were very friendly,and knowledgable about local places and cultural subjects. They went out of their way to be helpful to us. We loved sitting out on the small(second floor) deck mornings, and could see what the ocean looked like that day.

Great spot in Grand Turk! If you want to get away from it all and slow down, this is the place. Across from beautiful beaches and within walking distance to the islands' small restaurants. Incredibly friendly hosts. Ed even gave me a quick tour of the island as soon as I arrived. I wish I would have stayed longer.

Ed & Faith Anne are the perfect hosts, very nice and always ready to help or give great tips to make your experience in grand turk perfect! the place itself (upstair) is very clean very comfortable and has even ocean view! finally the location is perfect 150min walk to the main street, and 2min to beach. so all in one, we strongly recommend this place!

Faith Anne and Ed were excellent hosts and have a great island house, as the other reviews will show. The second floor of their house that we rented is a spacious studio with a bed, a nice bar-height table, and an outdoor balcony area with seating. The studio comes equipped with a mini-fridge, toaster, and microwave, which is perfect for easy simple breakfasts (best enjoyed on the balcony). The location on the island is prime. Their house is about a 1-minute walk to a relatively secluded beach (only saw several people the whole time), and a 15-minute walk to the "town center" area with restaurants/bars and dive shops. One thing you may want to be prepared for is the occasional chorus of island dogs and donkeys in the early morning, which consists of braying/barking. However, the highlight of staying here was the hosts. Faith Anne and Ed are wonderful people who enjoy meeting travelers. Throughout our visit, they were not just wonderful hosts, but also knowledgeable guides and friends to chat with. We (my girlfriend and I) rented bikes from Faith Anne and Ed, and even booked a fishing tour through their excursion company. Overall, this was a trip to remember, much of that thanks to Faith Anne and Ed.

Great place to stay on Grand Turk if you are budget conscious. Basic but very clean room and shared bathroom. I appreciated that I could rent a bicycle here, which I used to cycle around the island. Easy to get to on foot from the airport, once you have proper directions.

It should be clear that this is not in the centre and so a transportation device is required. We asked for bikes beforehand which were finally not available but we finally got a golf car for a good price so that was nice.

Very peaceful and slept well

It was a really nice place to stay. Located very close to a beautiful beach. Lindsey that is on property was extremely helpful. It is a perfect place to stay if you just need a place to sleep. The island is beautiful can't wait to go back.

I enjoyed my stay. There are a few resturants that I was able to walk to without problems. I would (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) maps what was in the area because once I leave where I was staying my phone didn't work. You are across the street from the beach and at times I had the beach to myself. If you like the night life I think that's when you need a car.

Kier & Lindsey was excellent hosts and the room basic but comfortable and clean. You need some form of wheels to get around if you stay here, but they provide bicycles and golf cars for rental. I would happily stay here again!

Kier's place is right near the gorgeous Governor's Beach, towards the south end of the island. It's also near the cruiseship pier and the associated amenities. The airport is a 10min walk away. The place is very basic. It's not near Cockburn Town; to get there, you either have to walk for 35-40 minutes or rent a golf cart ($45/day) from the guy downstairs who looks after the place, which kinds of defeats the purpose of staying in budget accommodation. There are no bicycles for guest use or rent at this place; to rent bicycles, you have to go into town. Walking to and from town is not hugely practical, especially in the evenings, since there are a couple of long stretches of road that are not lit at all. There are restaurants at the nearby cruiseship pier, but they're only open on the days and times when a cruiseship is in port, so typically there's nowhere to eat in the evening. Self-catering is not possible. The nearest supermarket is in Cockburn Town but the hostel doesn't even have a fridge, so nowhere to store food and drink. There's a microwave but no plates or cutlery. There are 10 compact rooms and two shared bathrooms. Each room is furnished with a double bed and bedside table. There's no option of opening the window; each room is fitted with a noisy air-conditioning unit. The wi-fi works well. There was some mixup with my reservation, so when I arrived no one was expecting me and there was no one on the property. I was able to call Kier (an international call to the States, as it turned out) and the guy who takes care of the place came very quickly to let me in. Since he wasn't expecting anyone, the place wasn't very clean (though he did start cleaning straight away), and I was provided with clean bedding and towels.

Rand Turk was perfect. I was in the best place.. 100metrs to Govetnor's beach. A/C wi fi and cable tv was simpy perfect!

This is a great value-for-money studio apartment. We stayed there a family of four, and Hazel provided an extra bed free of charge. The kitchen is small but functional, and if you need anything that isn't already there, Hazel will find it for you. For example, we wanted to bake our own bread, and she brought us measuring cups/spoons and bakeware. Another time we needed to tenderize the fresh conch we bought from the fish market, and she happily provided a beater and large cutting board. There's also a second fridge, but even though we cooked most of the time we didn't even use it. Hazel can also provide information and tips about what to do and where to go. She was helpful in arranging pickup to/from the airport. The location is great! There's a downstairs store that has the most essential stuff, and you can walk 2 minutes to a larger supermarket. It's also only 2 minute walk to the beach, dive shops and restaurants. There's a 7 minute walk to refill drinking water for 75 cents/gallon instead of paying supermarket prices for the smaller bottles. And on the way you pass the liquor store. And yes(!) There's a 12% government tax that is not collected by AirBNB, but it's written in the description, and you will find this is the case for most other listings in Grand Turk. We look forward to staying again next time in Grand Turk and would recommend anyone else to stay here as well.

Hazel's location was perfect! Very close to beautiful beach front and the street with all the restaurants/bars. We loved out stay and recommend this listing highly. Thanks again!

Hazel was very welcoming and offered connections for the golf cart w Omar (highly recommend), for tours or excursions, restaurants, and amenities. The unit was clean and spacious for a studio suite. We were there to explore all the beaches and snorkel a bit. The beaches were empty on many days when the cruises were not in port. A week gave us lots of time to explore. When the cruises were in, the cruise centre changed things up and gave you more of the commercial vacation feel. All in all a great trip, and more of a mini adventure away from all-inclusive land for us.

Pelican House was a beautiful place to stay in: well maintained, kitchen for cooking as well as cooking utensils, spacious, a secluded outdoor area in back, etc. And it is at a great location in Grand Turk. We were easily in walking distance of many things (including the beach, snorkeling/scuba shop, restaurants, grocery stores, and a half hour walk from the airport--in case you don't want to taxi or rent a car). Hazel was readily available for any questions, and provided us with helpful information. If my husband and I are ever visiting Grand Turk again, we will definitely stay here.

The room was cute and had everything needed for a great stay! Owner is very accommodating. We had an amazing stay!!!

The apartment was spacious and clean, and also very cute! There is a market nearby so we walked there and bought light snacks/breakfast foods. The kitchen is fully stocked with cooking equipment, bowls/plates, and utensils. It was such a comfortable and relaxing stay. Hazel was an amazing host! She connected us with Omar for the golf cart (highly recommend if you want to go south to Governor's Beach and where the cruise ship docks) and gave us tips on where to go. She also sells an organic mosquito repellent she made that really works! Great place to go if you want to completely disconnect and relax.

Grand Turk is a great place to escape from the world and just relax! The Pelican House was a fantastic place for just that: easy walking distance to all the dive shops, the beach, a basic corner market, a couple of restaurants; biking distance from Cockburn Town. Hazel was a great host, responded quickly any time I had questions, and even picked me up from the airport. The only thing I would recommend to light sleepers like myself: bring earplugs. The neighborhood dogs, roosters, or donkeys (found all over Grand Turk) have no respect for tired scuba divers.

My boyfriend and I were looking for the opposite of NYC when planning a vacation and Grand Turk was exactly what we had been searching for. We found Hazel's place and she was great- immediately responsive to all inquiries prior to and during our stay in the lovely Pelican House. The apartment was equipped with everything we needed, including beach towels and cooking supplies and was very clean. She was helpful in pointing out where we could get groceries, the best places to eat and where/ how to get water (even supplying us with the gallons to refill and a package of water bottles). We were both pleased with our stay here and enjoyed her dog Cumin welcoming us each time we returned home. We spent our time biking, paddle boarding, swimming and snorkeling and 4 full days was plenty to get the recharge we needed. Be mindful that the pace of life is obviously slower here and some days literally everything is closed so it was helpful to have a kitchen where we could prepare meals instead of eating out. Also be aware of mosquitos and be sure to buy some bug spray. Overall, I highly recommend Hazel's cute & comfy home- perfect for 2 people as a romantic + remote getaway. Thanks for everything!

We had an excellent time at Beachside Bungalow! The house was wonderful and even better than the pictures. There were 4 of us and the house was plenty big enough with a great layout. The beach/area where the house is located is the best on the island. The water directly in front of the house is rocky with sea urchins but there are areas to get in so you can swim over the rocky areas. If you don't want to swim you will need to use water shoes. Definitely rent a golf cart while you are there as it is a bit hot for riding bikes everywhere. The island is a bit sleepy which we liked but gets active when cruise ships come in. The water in Grand Turk is some of the most beautiful I have seen and it was great to be able to sit on the porch and just look at it. If you really want internet - this is not the place for you as it was pretty non existent at the house. You can get it from the local restaurants and it works just fine but not at the house. That wasn't so important for us so not a big deal. I would definitely rent from Drew again!

Drew and Joanie's BeachsideBungalow was fantastic and the perfect spot to just relax and soak up the authentic caribbean. My husband & I spent 8 beautiful nights at Beachside Bungalow (the smaller unit). First & foremost, the location of the property could not be more stunning. The beach is literally in your backyard & feels so personal and secluded from the other properties around you. The house was well appointed and decorated, comfortable beds, great outdoor patio and furniture (trust me, you will spend most of your time out here anyway). The beach itself is fabulous - soft sands & the clearest water I have seen. Beware going into the ocean directly in front of the house though - there is a lot of coral, instead, just head to your right a 100 meters or so and there is a clear opening of sandy bottom perfect for relaxing. We saw an octopus in the coral directly in front of the house, plenty of donkeys, a friendly dog who followed us each day, lizards, hermit crabs, & all kinds of birds. Everyone we met on the island was incredibly helpful and friendly. We rented a golf cart to get around the island and we definitely recommend doing so. Takes a little longer than a car, but makes so much more sense than a car for such a small place. You definitely want to stock up on some food at some of the local groceries - eating out offers great options but there are only a few restaurants and it can get pricey. Three of our mornings there was a bright rainbow right in front of the house & a welcome breeze that kept everything nice and cool throughout the house. I've been home for 2 days and I am still in a haze of relaxation - we had such an amazing week at Beachside Bungalow, sad to be home & can't wait to go back. The only bummer is that now I know that I could have rented it directly from Drew and Joanie on their website Beachsidebungalow and saved the extra 9% Airbnb charges. Next time, next time.....

We had a fantastic stay and absolutely fell in love with Grand Turk. All of the pictures of the bungalow and the surrounding beach are accurate; and yes, the water really is that blue! We stayed on the Sea Gull side (the larger side) and everything was designed and decorated so thoughtfully. The house was aligned perfectly for a nice breeze to come through the front and back doors during the day, and the AC window unit in the bedroom kept us comfortable when we slept at night. The kitchen is well-stocked with cookware, plates/bowls, and utensils, so we were able to cook in a few nights. We spent most of our time on the magical back porch, whether reading in the hammock while listening to the gentle waves or eating dinner during the spectacular sunsets. We did have 2 rainy days, but they were just as enjoyable as the porch is well-sheltered and allowed us sit and watch the storm roll in over the water. The bungalow is very conveniently located within walking distance of a grocery store and a few eateries. We rented a golf cart to get to things that were a bit further away, like the cruise center and the lighthouse. The local people are very friendly and helpful, and the island is just plain beautiful and fun to explore. We had a wonderful time and felt like we were able to truly relax for the first time in years! Grand Turk is the perfect place to go to really "get away from it all", and we are very grateful to have found Drew's place to experience it!

My wife and I might have just had the best trip ever, BeachsideBungalow is a true romantic getaway. We were amazed at just how few people we saw on the beaches; either in front of the house or at the “remote beaches” Drew provides directions to in his guest instructions letter. One is pretty remote, and you’ll need to rent a golf cart to get there, but rest assured you WILL be all alone! We stayed on the smaller side of the duplex and it is even nicer than in the pictures, plenty of room to spread out too. King bed is super comfy. We drank a local beer which was not pricey, and cooked many meals in in the well stocked kitchen and on the charcoal grille. Grocery store was within walking distance of the house, as were several fun bar/restaurants. Live music available on certain nights, and the key lime pie at Bohio is to-die for. BeachsideBungalow is highly recommended to kick the romance into high gear and rekindle the fire!

The Beach Bungalow on Grand Turks is amazing! The house is beautifully furnished, really much prettier than any beach house or condo I've stayed in. We had everything we could possibly need, beds were very comfortable, fans in every room. It was great! The beach is absolutely beautiful--well, it is the Turks and Caicos Islands! Grand Turks is a small island, no high rises, just nice, friendly people, and some surprisingly great food. There's not a lot to do during the day, which is what we wanted. Sleep in, make breakfast, drink coffee on the back porch, go for a long walk on the beach, hang out on the beach under an umbrella (which was there), come up, shower, have a rum drink, and go to one of the surprisingly awesome restaurants on the island. We heard some great live music 3 nights at various spots and had a lot of fun! After the first 3 days, we rented a golf cart which was perfect for going out in the evenings. Drew was great, as was his person on the island. It takes a couple of days to wind down to the relaxed speed of this beautiful little place, but once you do, you won't want to leave!

We had the best time here. Beautiful house with an Absolutely beautiful view. We couldn't of asked for anything better.

Everything in the Bungalow was "as advertised". Very clean, well-equipped, great location, peaceful, & beautiful. We looked at every single vacation rental available on Grand Turk, and after seeing them all in person, Beachside Bungalows is easily the best place to rent on all of Grand Turk. If we ever come back we won't stay anywhere but Beachside Bungalows. Used the bikes provided to travel the entire length of the island. Took advantage of the location and walked to restaurants, grocery stores, bars, & the local fish market. May not always be available, but there were multiple floaties & lots of snorkel gear when we visited.

Thank you Drew for the wonderful accommodations. You're write-up was spot on. You're home was very peaceful, quiet, honey and immaculate . Surprisingly even my tween and teen were perfectly happy with the solitude. The Bohio Dive Resort was super convenient and I'm excited to say we have two new divers in the house! Woot! Woot!! Great wi-fi didn't hurt on occasion. Only recommendation I'd have is to have full bottle of mosquito spray on hand. It was difficult to find on the island. Thanks again! My daughters and I had a fabulous time!! Great value too and once Southwest starts servicing it will be even better and easier to get to.

We plan on coming back! Gorgeous! Best place on the the island!

I will have to say this was by far my favorite island/country I've visited. With this amazing condo to lay my head made it so much better! The view was EVERYTHING!!!!!! The layout was perfect! It gives you privacy, if your traveling in groups. It still has a spacious patio and living room for entertainment! The resort and staff was amazing and friendly! They helped with any and everything from excursions to new towels lol and it's family owned! Which made every penny worth spending! My ONLY complaints no AC in the living room so it's soooooo hot!! Your better off going to sit on a beach for a breeze! Also wifi was horrible!!!!!! It never worked so we had to walk down to the resort(only 2 buildings over) to do work! But would I visit and stay here again? Hell Yes!!!!!! Thank you!

This place makes you want to stay on Grand Turk and not go home. I already miss the sound of the waves on the beach. The apartment is beautiful, comfortable, clean, well-equipped, and right next to the turquoise water of Pillory Beach with beautiful reefs. Beach access is easy! Each bedroom in the apartment has a balcony to watch the sunrise and there is a large balcony to dine on and watch the sunset. Management provided anything we needed (extra towels, dishes), but the apartment is very private. There is a grocery store about 2 blocks away, with good fresh fruit and vegetables, but if you do not want to cook, Bohio Dive Center next door has a very good restaurant. Bohio also allows free use of their catamaran sailboat and kayaks. We also took a paid snorkeling trip from there. And we attended a great BBQ with local music there. We rented a car from Tony's car rental to explore the island (lighthouse, Cockburn Town, cruise center, Governors Beach), but you can also walk down the beach to Cockburn Town to visit the museum or local restaurants and shops.

We really love Pillory Club! It's the perfect place to relax and enjoy the sea and it is perfect to have access to all the facilities of Bohio. The house is beautiful and clean. Beautiful place to stay, hope to come back.

Excellent location and amenities.

Loved our stay here! The place was beautiful and we got the beach to ourselves. The host was very nice and accommodating. Would recommend and stay here again.

This condo is perfect for an island getaway, Stayed here for 4 nights and it was wonderful. The place is clean, fully equipped and has plenty of natural light. Being right on the beach, which we definitely took advantage of! Emily is super host! Definitely hoping to escape to whispering palms and the wave sound again!!

If you want to be literally on the beach and a few steps from the ocean....this is the place. The Bohio resort next door which manages these condos was very responsive to any requests. It was a good place for dinner and entertainment most nights. The Saturday night BBQ was great and a good value. There isn't much to do on Grand Turk but relax and enjoy the beach.

Our recent stay at Villa Azul was exactly what we desired!! The house had everything we needed to make us feel right at home. The pool was refreshing, beautiful and served as a great respite from the sun- weather was perfect by the way! We wanted a relaxing, no make- up, no fuss type of week and it was exactly that! The lawn was impeccably kept, all amenities were well thought out and it was apparent our comfort was priority number one. We enjoyed biking through the town and walking on the beach. Would definitely recommend bringing water shoes as walking in the shallow water showed all types of treasures. Everyone we encountered on the island was pleasant and a great representative of the Grand Turks way of life. Let us not forget to mention our hosts- Colin and EG were warm, funny and the perfect companions throughout the week. It felt as if we had been lifelong friends from the start :) Villa Azul is definitely on our keeper list for future vacations!

Villa Azul is vacation paradise! From the moment we were greeted at the airport to the time we loaded our plane to head home, we had THE BEST time. Colin & E.G. were gracious hosts that made sure we had everything we needed and offered directions, suggestions, etc as needed. The home was SPOTLESS. The views were SPECTACULAR. This is the BEST spot in all of Turk. We cannot wait to come back again!

This place was the ultimate beach getaway. Enjoyed the pool, generous shade, beautiful details and decorations, comfortable amenities and quaint island nature. EG and Colin were very nice hosts. Thanks for a very memorable Spring/Easter break. We really enjoyed our days in paradise.

If I could live in this moment forever, I would because Villa Azul IS Heaven on earth! Honestly, you can only dream about places that give you complete serenity and Villa Azul is just that and MORE! Colin met my mother and I at the airport and after a short drive EG opened the gates to our home, more like the gates to heaven. With one quick glance, I knew Villa Azul was PARADISE!!We were welcomed with complimentary champagne as we toured the grounds. Once acclimated, we realized EG and Colin have thought of EVERYTHING: Bluetooth speakers, coolers, distilled H2O, robes, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, beach towels, beach chairs, snorkeling gear, mobile phone to contact friends and family [free calls to US & Canada], paddle boards...and the list goes ON! Every night we had the privilege of watching the sunset on our secluded beach and stargaze by our private (URL HIDDEN) was quite magical!! The beach is calm and the water is a BEAUTIFUL BLUE!! Snorkeling and paddle boarding at Villa Azul is a lot of fun because there is so much to see! From conch shells, stingrays, starfish, clams, humpback whales...YES HUMPBACK WHALES!! Now, if you are running low on beer and wine take a short, SHORT drive or bike ride to Bohio resort and/or Sand Bar to enjoy a few drinks with the locals. Remember, your time on the island is what you make of it...for my 30th Birth MONTH it was EVERYTHING I WANTED & MORE!! A place to relax, get away from the fast paced lifestyle, and recharge my energy while basking in ALL the NATURAL BEAUTY mother earth has to offer. Again, EVERYTHING you need to be completely serene is right at your fingertips. I am already planning to go back because I would LOVE to get married at Villa Azul!!! EG, Colin, Rocky, Corky, and Pugi are AMAZING and I will have friends for a lifetime!

This was absolutely amazing. If rest and relaxation is what you want, Eg and Colin's villa is amazing. Everything was as advertised and service from Eg and Colin was 5 star! We literally had to think about nothing. They nailed it! Very nice, very clean and very relaxing. Don't think twice about booking...You will not be disappointed!

The villa and grounds are even more beautiful than the pictures. It was the perfect relaxing, quiet paradise for our week away. Eg and Colin were lovely, the beds were really comfortable and the beach was isolated but for the donkeys. Yay!

We had a fantastic time here and EG and Colin made our stay super comfortable. They came and picked us up from the airport which was really nice of them and then answered any questions we had. The villa is absolutely gorgeous and had everything that we needed and more and you can witness one of the best sunsets in the world. At night also be sure to go lay dow by the pool and watch all the beautiful stars.

If you don't love this place, it's you! Seriously. It's exactly as edvertised. It's beautiful and well appointed, and Colin and EG are available as little or as much as you need them. Get the car so you can explore and go out to dinner (though biking to town is fun also). Grand Turk is a sleepy little island (except for the cruise ships). If you want lots of activity or need a resort, Provo is for you. But if you want a stress free, friendly island with character, where you can walk on the beach in solitude, Enjoy a beer with some of the locals, and leave your fast paced life behind, Grand Turk is for you, and Villa Azul is definitely the best rental on the island!

My husband and I stayed on Grand Turk for a portion of our honeymoon. Hazel's place was great. It was a 5 min walk to all restaurants and the boardwalk. We rented bikes and biked to the most gorgeous beach, Governors beach, which was only 10 mins away. The grocery store was also right across the street which was convenient. Hazel's place was very clean and cozy. She was also a great host. Very friendly and very easy to contact with any questions. She also had a lot of items on hand for general use which was very helpful when I forgot my hairdryer. I highly recommend staying here and we wouldn't hesitate visiting again.

How I wish 'beautifulest' was a real word... It is the only descriptor that I can muster to capture Hazel, her hospitality, her cottage, and her beloved Grand Turk. Hazel is the hostess with the 'mostest.' (There is another non word for you). She is very kind, thoughtful, responsive, and anticipatory of what can make for a wonderful experience for you. She is a wonderful human being. The cottage is so refreshingly appointed and just across the street from the beach. Her art and the maps that her father made are endearing. You can walk most anywhere and most everyone you meet knows Hazel and says her name with a smile. I have traveled to the Caribbean and Central America during the holidays for over a decade. The people of Grand Turks are priceless in their regard for your enjoyment and sincere desire to see you again. It is a very manageably sized island and comfortably lures you into enjoying the simplicity of life. Because of Hazel, I am thinking of coming back to Grand Turk. Until then, I hope that each of you gets to experience her property. I can see no room for regret.

The Pelicam Guest House a charming, quiet oasis that was perfect for our relaxing getaway. The beach is just across the street, and there are great amenities for cooking your own meals in the apartment. We'd recommend it!

My friends and I had a wonderful stay at the Pelican House. Hazel is a great host. She is very sweet and informative. She let us borrow coolers as well as invited us to play on her team in a local trivia night. The apartment is clean, spacious, and comfortable. The shower is a bit small but there is hot water and great water pressure. It did the job.There are restaurants, bars, dive shops, grocery stores and the beach all in walking distance as well as historic Cockburn Town. Cumin and Nibbles are dogs that stay on site. Nibbles stays close to Hazel but Cumin always comes for a visit. We fed her and gave her water each day when she came to say hi. We did wish there was a safe in the apartment, but everything turned out fine. We felt very safe. Grand Turk is very expensive: food, drinks, grocery stores and entertainment. I recommend bringing items from home to snack on if possible. Meals average around $30 USD per person. (My group didn't really love seafood, if you do...expect meals to be even more expensive. Average lobster meal was $40). Osprey Beach Resort and the Sandbar were the cheapest places to eat around Pelican house. With no cocktails you can get a meal, soda, and tip for $20. Jack'Shack house was also reasonable if you share a meal and have no drinks. The night we ate at Bohio was very expensive as well as the lunch we ate at the Port where the cruise ships dock. It's hard to imagine eating a $30 dollar breakfast each morning, so we grabbed eggs from downstairs and items from Missicks bakery for breakfast. We also packed coolers with beer. The $3 a bottle at the grocery store was much better than the $6-7 from the bars and restaurants. We decided to rent a golf cart. This cost $60 a day. Bikes are for hire for $20. Both are fabulous ways to see the island and visit the various beaches. Governors beach is close to the port. The water is very blue and the beach spacious. When a cruise ship is docked people are around. However once that ship leaves, no one is really in sight. We really loved going north to Bohio beach. From there we walked even further north. The water was calm blue, and the beach was remote. One thing that's important to know is that if there is no cruise ship there is very little open. It's a day off for the locals as well as on Sunday. On days that a ship is docked places around the port close as soon as the ship departs whenever that time is. Also, mostly all restaurants do not serve food between 3pm-6 so plan accordingly. We got caught a few times munching on crackers for lunch to hold us over. We thought it was great that other hotels like Osprey and Bohio let us use there facilities. We borrowed...

Loved it at the Pelican House. It is exactly as described and pictured. We stayed upstairs and it has a front and back porch which allows for a nice cross breeze in the afternoons. The place is ideally located, you really can't pick a better location for accessing the beach or the grocery stores and restaurants. We rented a golf cart for the week and bombed around in that. It was perfect. Grand Turk is a small place and the 'belongers' are some of the nicest people we've ever met. And when you go off the beaten path you'll find some of the best beaches in the world all to yourself. It is a gem. (Tip: Jack's Shack has fantastic owners and the best jerk chicken around)

Grand Turk is a very special island. Historical buildings, cool breezes, perfect beaches and friendly “hellos” everywhere you go. A huge draw for me when booking an AirBnB destination is an on-site host. Hazel is close by and did a marvelous job of sharing her considerable history and knowledge of Grand Turk. With her guidance we were able to appreciate the beauty of the salinas at night and discover the fun of collecting polished sea glass on the beach. Here are a few tid bits of learning that we would like to pass on: •Hire a golf cart to get up to North Creek. It is a beautiful and serene area of the island. •Missicks Bakery sells a generous bag of delicious buns, perfect for sandwiches. •Enjoy the resort experience by visiting the cruise centre when the ships are in, wonderful pool.

Truly steps away from the beach. Quiet area, with hotels, restaurants and grocery stores near by. Some of the shops only open when cruise ships port. Tony picked me up at the airport and showed me around. Cockburn Town has a lot of history and Tony is very knowledgeable. Hazel was close by and a great host. She is kind and very responsive. The house was equipped like a hotel suite, minus shampoo and conditioner. The Pelican House is a good stay at a great price. There is a neighboring rooster that wakes you up and friendly dogs that make certain that you stay up. Totally cool, you will want to make the most of each beautiful day there. Enjoy!

The Pelican House is a great base camp for Grand Turk. An adventurer's stay in the Turks & Caicos, Hazel's apartments are the perfect place to start and end each day. An apartment within a small motel style complex, most necessities are provided. We made dinner two of our three nights in the apt: we bought the meat, sauce and spaghetti. The apt had the pots, pans, oil, salt, sponge and dish soap. Really easy place to bring a family as we traveled with our one year old. Hazel is knowledgeable about what to do and how to get there. I HIGHLY recommend renting a golf cart for each day you're there. So much fun driving around this tiny island. Do your research (or ask Hazel) about things to do or just drive around and see what you can find. The beaches are secluded and beautiful. Truly a beautiful and adventurous place. Bring your deet bug spray. You'll want it. Especially if it's supposed to rain. Hazel makes her own as well in case you forgot. Thanks for everything. We hope to be back soon!

what a fantastic place. if you are looking for somewhere to get away from the hustle and bustle then Salt Cay is your place! communication with Cynthia was fantastic. she answered questions before the trip that were invaluable to our great experience. there is not really anywhere to buy food on the island but dont let that stop you. bring food to cook from wherever you are traveling from and use the full array of kitchen utensils that Cynthia provides. the bed was very comfortable but just know there is no AC and if you visit in the summer the breeze will keep you pretty cool but it's not your typical hotel stay. the island is so small and you can see the east side from the balcony even though this property is not on the beach. She provides bikes for you and you can get from everywhere you need to go using those bikes. i recommend you check out the north and west side of the island as they have the prettiest beaches. we saw a total of 10 people the whole time we were there and they were all very friendly. Beware, use the water wisely. we were not aware that we should be conserving water and ran out after two days. luckily Cynthia was nice enough to open up another one of her rental houses to let us shower and use the facilities. it put a bit of a damper on our trip to not be able to cook the last 2 days of our stay and have to walk to the other bathroom but overall this was a fantastic rental property and we would love to come back to enjoy some R&R away from all the tourist nonsense.

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Charming house is truly the best description for this lovely island home. Equipped with all the amenities you could want for a relaxing island vacation the true beauty of this home lies with the little spaces throughout that offer tiny vignettes of peace and relaxation. Cocktails on the deck at sunset, napping in the day bed in the late afternoon, reading in the comfortable white chairs in the evening or listening to the donkey's and roosters from the comfort of your bed. Charming, charming, charming down to the last detail! Easy access to the Pat's Place and Dickenson store. A quick trip into town to Coral Reef Bar or the Chill Spot. Hike to the top of Taylor hill, go swimming at Dunscombe Point, Kayak or walk North and South Creek or take the drive out to North Beach. Wherever you are on the island you will see the welcoming red roof of Charming House calling you home.

Cathy and Ed were awesome hosts. They introduced me to the island and gave me the quick tour right from my ride in their buggies from the airport when I arrived from Provo on the 8 seater flight from Provo. Salt Cay is the unspoiled island of Turks and Caicos and access to magnificent diving, fishing and whale watching. It has the third most beautiful beach on the north shore not to be missed. Don't expect anyone but the sea, sun and its bounties to entertain you and fill your spirit with joy and wonder. I came to dive but a cold prevented that but the snorkeling was first rate. Waters as clear as I have ever known. Provisions and Ease of access to the island by ferry from Grand Turk or rare flights from Provo pose some difficulty in planning but well worth the arrangements. Cathy gave me all the info I needed to plan a successful trip. And she checked with me daily to help me plan my outings and kept in contact with the dive shop for me and weather permitting excursions for the day. They made it a priority to help me achieve the vacation I desired. Besieged by a cold that hampered my energies, Ed came through with cold remedies and when my bike tire went flat, he fixed it within the hour. Cathy invited me to go shelling with her on the southern tip of the island telling me it was a difficult spot to get to without a buggies so she invited me to share this outing with her. I was so comfortable in their restored 2 bedroom bungalow that I wanted to stay for months. The home was so peaceful, airy bright, completed by fine craftsmen and beautifully decorated by her and mementos from guests. The house was designed to take advantage of the wind direction and views of the sea. All the amenities of modern living were there except for Wi-Fi and mass media accoutrements. Fine with me. There was also an option for emergencies. All of three restaurants, Pat's her home on her porch, Deb's at the harbor and Dive shop and Porter's offer homecooking to order. No menus. Porter was closed so I can't comment on that. But Coral Bay and Pat's food was outstanding. Doors have no keys, locals and ex-pats chat freely and share with all. The people are here for its tranquility and freedom from development. Purity and history are the best adjectives that best befits the description of the soul of the island . I'll be back again and will tell all my friends that share this spirit.

Cathy's place is a wonderful retreat on Salt Cay, 5 minutes walk (or 2 minute cycle) from the beach. The house comes with a beautiful viewing platform for sunset watching and Cathy is an excellent host. Highly recommendable!

Everything was impeccably organized by Cathy. It was a nice experience to stay in her lovely, clean and welcoming home - everything you need is available there.

Candy is great and the organization was perfect. She helped us to get everything sorted out from getting a buggy (a must to move around!) to arranging everything. That said, we were a bit disappointed by the place itself. The outdoor with the pool is great, but the room downstair is very dark and quite aging. the living room is huge but all a bit old. All in one, we found the value for money was poor compared to the 3 other airbnb places we were in turk and caicos. NB: There was no wifi but that was not a problem as there are free wifi at all bar & restaurant.

First, Salt Cay isn't for everybody. This isn't a resort island but it is gorgeous and you seem to have it all to yourself. The people are incredibly friendly and after a bit treat you like family. The accommodations are going to appear to be rough to those used to hotel suites but they have all the basics you need, just be sure to communicate clearly what you're expecting and you'll enjoy yourself immensely. We were happy with our choice to experience this side of Turks and Caicos rather than the more common resort experience. Candy is a great host and put a lot into her place. She wasn't on the island while we were there but everything was completely taken care of anyway including a ride to and from the airport.

We were apprehensive about staying 6 nights on such a sparsely populated "remote" island at first. It took a couple nights to adjust to not using our phones every second of the day. We started talking to each other more, like full conversations. Topics and ideas that went somewhere instead of fragments of logistical information like radar pings to help each other navigate life with our heads down. We could have achieved this in a variety of remote settings, but we were eager to escape the chill of winter and unwind on a beach. Considering how cheap it was to fly there, and how close it is to the us it's hard to imagine a better place to do that. We went to one of the beaches three days in a row and didn't see one person. Saw plenty of fish, a ray, and some donkeys, but no people. A beach with amazing reefs to explore, plenty of silky sand to lay on, and a nature made pool to soak in. With no people. Wtf?! That was the trend while exploring the rest of the island...gorgeous rocky coast to the south, lakes and mangroves to the east, private TCI beach to the north, and a whole lot of very interesting historical architecture along the west. We did a lot of our own cooking as the food can tend to be pricey on any of these little islands. The prices were right in line with the rest of the bigger islands in the area though, and we did manage to try a couple places out. I highly recommend Pat's place, it was very intimate, and authentic. Coral reef was the other place we tried which was very good as well. You need to make sure and make reservations and put in an order earlier in the day, the island is so small they don't expect regular attendance and make everything to order, but like I said we mainly cooked. Candy's place had everything we needed to do that, and we felt right at home there. Candy was amazing in helping us prepare, and setting us up when we got there. We were picked up from the airport, given our golf cart (which we rented..worth it), shown around the main parts of the island, and introduced to our cleaning lady who was there as much or as little as we wanted. There are a few other places to rent on the island, but none have the financial, or informational value that Candy's does. As we were leaving we both agreed the next trip would be at least a month. This was one of the best places I've ever visited and I will be going back. All that being said. Do not go. Stay away from my private island! Lol.

Salt Cay was amazing, and Pirates' Hideaway was a perfect home base! Across the "road" from the beach, watch sunsets from the patio, the pool is an oasis, and the kitchen was great - we cooked at home 1/2 the time. Two tips: grab groceries before you head to Salt Cay and get the golf cart! There were only two restaurants open while we were there, and sometimes you just want to make your own breakfast. and we were able to explore the whole island w/ the golf cart. If you're looking for a real escape, this is the place! It was beautiful, happy to be home, but already plotting a return!

Candy was a fantastic host. She is very communicative from the moment you book. She provides information e.g. Places to eat, transport, entertainment, contacts even without us asking and even while being out of the country. She is supremely responsive and helpful and we appreciated how effortless our stay was. Candys place is also beautiful. Definitely recommend.

Our time on Salt Key was a true highlight of our 21/2 weeks on TCI. Upon arrival Candy meet us at the airport with a helper to get all of our luggage brought to our cottage. Candy then gave us a Personalized tour of the island on a golf cart which is the means of transportation on this unique little island. From the very start we fell in love with Salt Key and the layed back Island feel. If you want to relax and enjoy some of the most beautiful beaches ever. This is the place to go. We also got to know almost everyone of the 66 inhabitants of the Island. A trip here must include a meal at Pat's Place. We ate here several times and each time was a new surprise and the best island food you will find anywhere Highly recommend. Candy's communication and helpful information before we arrived was invaluable not just for Salt Key but all the Islands. I felt like I was in the loop even before I landed on TCI. Candy lined my husband up with the local fishing guide Lionel my husband couldn't praise him enough he had an experience of a lifetime. All and all the only sad thing was we had to leave. We will defiantly be back. Again Thank you Candy and your lovely Mother from England you made our trip very special If your going to TCI don't miss going over to Salt Cay and stay with Candy. Oh and our time at your private was delightful!! Friends forever Blake and Bonnie

We are so glad that we chose Pirate hideway. Our vacation at Turks and Caicos this time was unexpectedly rough. Nothing went well by our plans, the weather was bad, and tours that we reserved were all canceled. Except staying with Candy at Salt Cay was exactly what we wanted for our vacation. With her great hospitality, everything flowed as it should be. Thanks again, Candy 3

We stayed at the Blackbeards house. The place was extremely nice, very tastefully decorated, with the large screened porche being our favourite place in the evenings. Candy checked in several times with us and even sent a care package! The closest beach is across the street and if you are diving, the shop is a 20 mns walk.