Location: Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, Caribbean (Footprints - THE Grace Bay Villa Rental, Turks and Caicos)
Accommodations: Villa, 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths (Sleeps 12)
Footprints on the Beach, the newest Grace Bay villa rental in Turks and Caicos, is a 2 year old contemporary mansion sitting directly on perfect Grace Bay Beach, the world's best beach (as voted at the World Travel Awards 2009, and winner for the 4rd successive year!). Its one of the newest TCvillas on island. Privately set in an acre of tropical grounds, the house enjoys 100 feet of private beach frontage and has a lovely private pool with baby pool. The villa importantly sits near the eastern end of the Bay, where the beach and sea are as perfect as one wishes for, as opposed to the western end, where the surf can be rough and the beach effected by gathering flotsom, as winds naturally prevail in that direction.
Every room in the villa is en-suite and enjoys breathtaking westerly ocean views, with 2 en-suites having ocean facing bath tubs! An outdoor summer lounge is a unique feature, bedecked with Dedon furniture, as is the sunset deck with gas fire pit, right on the beach edge - to enjoy the wondrous sunsets. With an amazing Italian designer kitchen, Philip Starck sanitary ware, glass walled dining room and second media lounge this is the best in luxurious, modern Caribbean beach villa living.
Footprints is located on the main island of Providenciales (Provo). The world famous Grace Bay is a 7 mile "smile" of perfect sand and the villa is located at the residential eastern end, reassuringly just far enough from the busy condo area, to ensure perfect peace and quiet for your vacation. The TCI is located just 1 hours flight from Miami, with flights also available from many other US cities, and from Europe, via London (e-mail us for the best flight information).
Provo is around 20 miles long and has a marvellous choice of beaches, restaurants, bars as well as a highly regarded golf course (5 mins from villa). It is known to be the safest Caribbean island and is perfect for families. The house is located at the most exclusive address, Flamingo Lane, neighboured only by a few similar large private homes. You even have a celebrity next door but one! The villa's grounds were created and planted by the designers of the Palms.
You will be looked after by ourselves, as we reside on island! We pride ourselves on a caring and unobtrusive level of service, to make sure your vacation is as you would wish. We are not distant, overseas owners who use agents. We only use an on-island management company to help us with logistical and maintenance issues.
We have already taken bookings for several weddings (the location is without doubt the most stunning on the island) and we have expanding experience in sourcing all the services you and your partner will need for a perfect wedding day. Just e-mail us for help with your planning. Magazine write ups exist of weddings in 2009, and we are happy to forward the pieces to you.
We designed and oversaw the building of this dream home ourselves and we will personally reply and help with your vacation planning. We included everything in the design that we know really matters - wondrous views and location, modern easy living spaces with all the features you would expect, private areas to relax in, great entertainment equipment, lots of things for your kids to enjoy (their room has an Xbox with "in-bed" controls!), a safe and fun pool and baby pool, wonderful fluffy towels and bath robes, stylish private bedrooms and bathrooms, all with their own unique features per room...I can go on, but just see our many pictures to see for yourself. We promise an incredible experience, at Footprints On The Beach!
We now offer, at a minimal extra cost, a cook for your entire vacation!!!! Footprints have now employed its very own cook for its private guests to enjoy! Breakfast, lunch and dinner, made for you every day (or as many meals as you wish if you fancy eating out too!). Even better, all your groceries to suit your daily menus are purchased for you, so you need never cook or go to the supermarket during your entire vacation!! Please ask for details when booking. Amazingly priced.
Want to see more photos? Just send an enquiry, stating your desired dates, and we'll be happy to provide.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central A/C, split for use on the lower and the upper floor independently, A/C is free up to $150 per week, there after it is charged at 51c per unit, monitored on the meters that are shown to the visitor upon arrival
- Washer: The new, large washer is within the property for your use
- Dryer: The new, large dryer is within the property for your use
- Linens Provided: As well as all the linens, you are provided with our own Footprints logo'd thick, fluffy bath robes as well as plenty of quality towels of all sizes as well as face cloths
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: The parking areas for the villa are extensive, so there is plenty of room for more cars or a boat
- Beds
- King Bed (4) : One king bed can be split into two twin beds for flexible accommodation
- Bunk Bed: The Kiddies suite has two sets of extra long and extra wide to accommodate 4 children
- Crib: A crib is supplied.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Direct TV is supplied with lots of channels for you to enjoy
- DVD
- Video Game Console: XBox
- Video Games: For use on the XBox
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool: The private pool incorporates a circular baby pool
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: The new Italian designer incorporates a large ceramic hob, oven, microwave, two sinks (one on the island section for convenience), a built in Gaggia espresso machine, huge fridge and freezer with separate beverage center and an ice maker to keep you eternally cool! Dishwasher too! Our crockery is stylish and very contemporary in design, so as to present your meals with style! Plenty of extras for visitor use too (or for use by visiting caterers who we can arrange for you!)
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Yes, we employ a full time cook for the optional added service of all guests at footprints. Private grocery collection and delivery also available.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Our large gas BBQ is built for use by 12, with lots of burners, a rotissery, side burner for pans, as well as an ice fridge!
- Deck/Patio: As you will spend so much time outside, we have decked the outside "summer lounge" areas with lots of soft sofas and single seats, Beyond, relax on one of a large number of our trendy adjustable loungers, Check out two the circular bed "pods" with canopies, where two people can snuggle together in the sun or shade, with the help of the throw-over canopy!
- Balcony: 4 of the 5 suites (not the kiddies suite) all have private balconies with seating or loungers, especially in Master 1, which has a 30 sq metre patio with the most amazing views you would wish for.
- Lanai: See above - our Summer Lounge
- View/Location
- Beachfront: Footprints, THE Grace Bay villa rental, Turks and Caicos has wonderful views in both directions, you only have pure sand and ocean and westerly vistas, this section of beach only has 7 other high-end private homes, and privacy and peace is enjoyed by the lucky residents
- Communications
- Telephone: Vonage is supplied, thus standard overseas numbers can be called free
- Cell Phone: A cell phone is available for $50 per week, plus calls - credit taken on your credit card upon arrival
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Laptop required
- Other Amenities
- A perfect location for weddings in Turks and Caicos. Footprints Villa. What better to have your wedding on Grace Bay Beach, than at Footprints. Many weddings have alreday been held at Footprints, and with such experience, the owners, who live on island, are delighted to help with your plans. A Grace Bay Beach wedding offers a unique location - right on the pure sand, with the villa there to entertain your guests at (and not overlooked by vacationers like at the condo resports!!). Footprints holds more weddings that any other private villa, due to its size, location, privacy, stunning vista and experienced owners. A modest event fee is applicable, but all our help and advice is free of charge.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): Master Suite 5 is on the lower floor, and is totally designed for those guests of reduced mobility, the doors are extra wide, there are no steps, your balcony feeds directly onto the pool deck and the bathroom is a large wet space with the required rails to easy self-help, the house is fed with a wheelchair ramp too...this is a perfect beach front villa for someone in your party who may need such requirements to help their enjoyment
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: No party can rent the villa if all guests are under 18.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Low Season 2009 (June 1 - 16 December 2009)...$10,750 p/w
Christmas 2009 (16 Dec - 27 Dec)....$18,000 p/w (minimum 10 nights)
New Year 2009/10 (27 Dec - 6 Jan '10)....$18,000 p/w (min 10 nights)
High Season 2010 (7 Jan - 31 May 2010)...$12,950 p/w
Low Season 2010 (June 1 - 16 Dec 2010)...$10,950/pw
Rates subject to government tax of 11%
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2007
Property Photos
- The magnificent villa from the ocean edge - Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Villa
- The pool, decks and lawns leading directly to the perfect beach and ocean. - Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Villa
- Footprints On The Beach, front of villa. - Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Villa
- Welcome to Footprints On The Beach villa!
- Footprints Villa Summer Lounge - pool side and ocean living.
- Enjoy a frame of pool, by the ocean at Footprints villa!
- Enjoy a striking sunset evening by the fire pit on the beach edge!
- Part of the ultra-contemporary kitchen and open dining area
- Master 1's en-suite with double shower, double vanities and double tub!
- Master suite 4, upper floor. Also has private ocean patio and en-suite
- Master 2 en-suite, with ocean facing tub, Philip Starck fixtures
- The magnificent view from the grounds
- Master 2 - like all suites, this room has a wonderful ocean and beach view
- The powder room, lower floor
- Footprints Villa Weddings Grace Bay
- Grace Bay, facing west, from Footprints Villa beach front
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Wonderful week and family reunion at Footprints! Marta H Doylestown, PA USA Review Submitted: July 22, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009 Our stay at Footprints was awesome!!! The villa had a perfect location away from everything. It felt really secluded, private, relaxing and provided our own personal beach since rarely anyone walked that far on Grace Bay! The new grocery store close to Seven Stars was a wonderful convenience. Everything we needed was just a few minutes from Footprints. The kitchen at the house was so wonderful that we actually cooked every night of our stay (except the last night when we headed out to Bay Bistro which we love). The bathroom amenities were such a nice touch - we didnt even have to bring shampoo unlike some other villas we rented. It was also wonderful to have a working washer and dryer - with 3 little kids in the house it allowed us to pack a little lighter, knowing we'd be able to wash what got dirty and wear again! With 4 couples (two of them with young kids) the home provided everything we needed and the layout was ideal. The one bedroom on the main floor was great for our parents - they didnt have to climb up the stairs each night to go to bed. The kids room upstairs with huge bunk beds (long enough to sleep 4 kids with 2 in each bunk) were just perfect for our children. They loved all being in one room each night. The other 3 bedrooms upstairs had king sized beds so they accommodated the 3 couples well and allowed the parents to be close to the little ones. Watching the sunset each night was probably our favorite - everyone would gather together with a cocktail and see if we could see the local "green flash" -- never did but we still loved the view! Of course swimming in that amazingly colored water during the day was pretty perfect too. The kids loved the pool (with a shallow end for the small ones) and the adults loved the Margaritaville margarita maker that was provided in the kitchen! :) A car rental is definitely a must when staying at Footprints. There is nothing within walking distance - but thats a plus! :) There is snorkeling gear provided, so you dont have to pack it. Definitely bring swim shoes or well fitting flip flops for kids - the tile around the pool gets really hot during the day.
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5 out of 5Great Memories WVZ Sorrento, Florida Review Submitted: June 29, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009 What a great vacation. We visited Footprints and had such a relaxing time. The house was beautiful and very spacious for our group of two families including 7 children. The house, pool, the beach the entire setting was beyond what we expected. This vacation we will certainly cherish in our memories and hope to do again. Richard and family were wonderful in helping us prepare for this trip. I would also highly recommend using Nadeen, she was absolutely wonderful and the food was delicious. This property I would highly recommend to everyone!!
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“ Review of Footprints Villa -Awesome! ” We recently returned from our third trip to Turks & Caicos, this time staying at the Footprints on the Beach villa in the Leeward area of Provo. If you don't feel like reading a lot, I'll summarize it in one word: Stunning! Footprints Villa is a 5BR beachfront villa in the Leeward neighborhood, which really is a neighborhood. No stores here, no shops, etc. You walk out on the street and there are just more houses. We loved staying in this area, great for jogging, walking etc, and only a few minute drive (or a moderate walk) to the nearest small market, and probably 10 mins drive to the IGA and about 20 mins from the airport. The villa itself is new very contemporary beachfront villa, just our style. They really didn't cut any corners. Great kitchen, great pool deck, great bedrooms. It has wifi internet which was completely reliable, a cell phone is provided with the rental, it has a nice media room with a booming surround sound, DVD player, and a large plasma TV. Each bedroom also has sat TVs. So your entertainment should be taken care of. The pool is very nice, though we tended to spend more time in the ocean. The pool has a small round baby pool attached to it, so it's perfect if you have little ones along. A lot of poolside furniture is also provided, as well as pool toys, and even an outdoor pool table! And if that's not enough, walk toward the beach and there's a gas firepit, very nice to fire up in the evenings and sit around. They really did think of everything... The beach that Footprints is on is perfection -- you can literally walk for miles in either direction. Walk to the left and you head toward the resorts (though its a good 15+ minute walk before you reach one) -- walk to the right and you are on miles of secluded beach. We absolutely loved the beach and the water on Turks, and Footprints is on a great stretch of sand! The house itself is very cool. From interior glass walls, a brand new kitchen with high-end appliances, and bedrooms with great showers and bathtubs (and comfy beds). The upstairs bedrooms facing the ocean have balconies -- the Master BR has a HUGE balcony with a great round lounger/bed. We spent a lot of time out there. Probably the best part of all though is the owner/manager Cally, who was extremely helpful and friendly. She obviously cares about the villa and your satisfaction with it! A rare treat these days -- usually you deal with some rental company that has no vested interest in the property. We have no interest in the property other than enjoying our staying and planning a return trip next year!
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5 out of 5 Holiday In Paradise sparkets Seaford, East Sussex, UK Review Submitted: January 31, 2008 Date of Stay: January 2008 We all wanted to thank you for sharing your wonderful house with us, all our party had a fantastic time there. There were so many personal touches in the house that made it stand apart from anything else on offer. The house was everything that we had hoped for, and having spent most of the year gazing at the website and the increasing number of pictures, we were worried that the house would not live up to our increasing expectations. However, it certainly lived up to and indeed surpassed them. Having a candle lit bath looking over the ocean was a real treat and made for a very romantic moment in a house with 7 offspring! The mattress toppers made the beds the best we have ever slept on away from our own. The location was superb and having visited several Caribbean islands I finally had to admit that these islands were the most beautiful and so far unspoilt. Your recommendations for, Catch the Wave, and the private boat trip around the other islands, and Doug from the Water skiing were excellent. The chef form Kissing Fish was lovely, very friendly, helpful and made cooking for 11 of us seem so simple, her food also tasted great. I think we would have loved to have had her cook for all 10 days. We did eat out a few times as well, Hemingway's was very good for a party of our size, but unfortunately the Italian near Salt Mills was very average to poor, one to discourage if any one asks. Grace's Cottage lovely position and ambience, excellent friendly service, although the food a little over the top. This truly was a piece of paradise and what dreams are made of.
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pure poetry traveljunky long beach, california Review Submitted: February 8, 2008 Date of Stay: January 2008 Your place is truly stunning. We so enjoyed getting to know the beach: the cool, soft sand in the morning, becoming toasty warm in the afternoon. Watching the sun pass over the amazing water each day. And the moon at night--simply magical. Happily, your villa complements and celebrates the beach beautifully. The modern design of Footprints is amazing and the attention to detail made our stay warm, wonderful, and luxurious. Your choice of high-quality bed linens, cozy robes, even the tiles under our toes made us feel as if we were having a once-in-a-lifetime experience. To have a fun, relaxed, Caribbean vacation with contemporary architecture and design as the backdrop was a dream come true! Thank you for sharing this special place with us.
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Linda ,