Serendipity - Making Fortunate Discoveries by Accident

• Big thanks to gracious hosts!! Amazing Trip!!

  Big thanks to gracious hosts!! Amazing Trip!!

  • Guest Lil one
  • Date of stay 12/31/09
  • Review Submitted 01/10/10
  What are you waiting for? Book it!! lol I just returned home to the freezing cold from the best trip ever!!! And I have to give a huge thanks to Bob and Carol for making that happen. We had such an amazing time :) Bob and Carol were so genuine and honestly the best hosts we could ask for. Bob picked us up from the airport which relieved a lot of stress on arrival. They are such sweet people which really was the icing on the cake. The view from Serendipity is beautiful with crystal blue waters as far as the eye can see. The apartment is spotless and very well equipped. Carol even drove us to the grocery store. We didn't rent a car and so it was a big help to be able to depend on them to give us a hand. It would probably be better to rent a car to get around the island but, we enjoyed walking in the sunshine. If we did need anything, Bob and Carol would get it for us. Highlights were: 1.Secluded beach which we walked to in 2 mins. 2.Watching New Years Eve fireworks next to the bonfire on the beach with live drumming Junkanoo band! 3.Bob taking us to North Point with a detour to see Flamingos and go to Da Conch Shack . 4. Carol setting up the undersea adventure so we could see spotted eagle rays. 5.Kayaking through the mangroves were we saw lemon sharks in the shallow water. 6. Getting to know Bob and Carol 7.Taking pictures. I could go on forever....We had SO much fun and I would definitely stay at Serendipity again, they made us feel as if we were at home (I even asked them if they could adopt me...) All in all, Highly highly recommended!!!!! It truly was a serendipitous find:) We miss it already.... Thanks Bob and Carol (good luck with those pineapples:)

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• An Awesome Stay!

  An Awesome Stay!

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 03/23/13
  • Review Submitted 04/03/13
  Serendipity is truly a wonderful place to stay on Provo! It was clean and exactly as depicted in the photos - only the view was even better! Bob and Carol are fantastic hosts and wonderful people! I forgot my curling iron and Carol lent me her personal one for the week!! Our best day was spent with Bob as our captain - thank you for a most memorable day!! The amenities are pretty complete - maybe a spatula for eggs - probably just couldn't find it! Other guests have mentioned the bed - we too found it a bit rolly-to-the-middle, but we heard talk about a change and it certainly didn't affect our sleep hugely! After strolling through the resort/condos on Grace Bay we joyfully retreated to our haven called Serendipity! Very quiet and peaceful - few dogs barking anywhere! We fully planned on eating out around the island at recommended restaurants but had an extremely hard time pulling ourselves off the deck and made good use of the excellent bbq. We can't imagine staying anywhere else if we return to the island. Babalua Beach is roughly a ten minute walk downhill and has great sand, some good snorkeling and is very private and sedate. Grace Bay is amazing for walking for miles on end! The water colour is spectacular anywhere on the island! Thank you Bob and Carol for an amazing stay with you! It will remain a treasured memory! G and W from Winnipeg

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• Great location, excellent owners

  Great location, excellent owners

  • Guest Jennifer O.
  • Date of stay 02/02/13
  • Review Submitted 02/28/13
  My husband and I (and our 6 month old) stayed at Serendipity for a week. It was a perfect vacation and much was as we expected based on the description of the apartment and other reviews. Our favorite feature was the excellent snorkeling right at the beach at the bottom of the hill (less than 10 minute walk). The beach was so peaceful and beautiful, it didn't seem to be necessary to go elsewhere. We did check out Grace Bay a few times and my husband did some fishing at Taylor Bay. The owners are really great - low key, very helpful but definitely not intrusive. As others mentioned, having a car is very nice so you can do some exploring and shopping for groceries is not really walking distance.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• The end of a search..

  The end of a search..

  • Guest Ian P.
  • Date of stay 01/06/13
  • Review Submitted 02/03/13
  For several years I have been seeking the perfect caribbean holiday villa - quiet, near a beautiful beach, good snorkelling, don't need a car (handy for the shops), good local produce. A comfortable bed and a shower that works. Somewhere to sit out in the warm evenings. Not too expensive. I don't ask for much.... And now I have found it. Sure, it doesn't score 10 on all these things, but if you are fit (don't mind walking 20 minutes to the farmers market on saturday, for example) It is fine. And when you add in Bob and Carol, the most professional, helpful and friendly hosts I have met, then you cannot do better. The snorkelling straight off the beach in front is great, and Smiths reef (a 30 minute walk away) is even better (and you can stop for a late lunch and draught Turks Head beer at 'Sharkbite' on the way back). We have snorkelled off the beach all round the world, and this is some of the most unspoilt reef you will find. Just three minor things to bear in mind: Although it is peaceful, there are some local dogs that howl at night - take earplugs! It is a 500 yard walk to the beach (but well worth it) You are staying downstairs from your hosts, so there will be some noise (but they are on hand to help in any way they can, which certainly made our holiday far more enjoyable). We'll be back.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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• Wonderful home away from home- highly recommended!

  Wonderful home away from home- highly recommended!

  • Guest Catalina L.
  • Date of stay 04/21/12
  • Review Submitted 05/02/12
  If you're looking for a place to call home while on vacation, look no further. From the moment we arrived, the place felt like our own and it make our vacation relaxing and intimate. The place itself is clean, well-furnished and well-sized for a couple or small family (<4). The furniture is comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked. You get a beautiful view of the ocean and space to call your own. That space made our time more intimate and allowed us to really focus on each other (we are a couple), the beautiful place we were at and relaxing. The hosts, Bob and Carol, were wonderful. They picked us up from the airport, drove us to the grocery store and to the car rental place and gave us lots of advice on where to go. They know the island well and can really guide you. That being said, they weren't overbearing and gave us our space to do our own thing- a perfect balance! If you're staying at Serendipity, I would highly recommend renting a car. The place is not located walking distance from anything but the beach and a bank, and unless you're planning on going to the same beach everyday, you are out of luck. Car rentals aren't expensive, and getting a car allowed us to visit every beach on the island, get groceries multiple times and go out to the Grace Bay area (where the resorts are) for a couple dinner or drink outings. Overall, it was amazing to have a place that felt like home to come to after a day out on the beaches and having the convenience of staying in and making dinner. I would recommend this to couples or families of 4 or less. Great place!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Great find

  Great find

  • Guest Jay Z.
  • Date of stay 03/05/12
  • Review Submitted 03/19/12
  Just got back from a week at Serendipity. For us, it was the perfect place: great location with tremendous view of water from patio and from inside; very friendly, helpful owners; nicely decorated, 1-bedroom unit with all cooking facilities; small pool with deck. We were five minutes from a mostly-deserted beach with great snorkeling. We were also conveniently located for access to restaurants and groceries. This is a very good value if you want a calm, relaxing vacation.

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• Great find!

  Great find!

  • Guest Jay Z.
  • Date of stay 03/05/12
  • Review Submitted 03/13/12
  Just got back from a week at Serendipity. For us, it was the perfect place: great location with tremendous view of water from patio and from inside; very friendly, helpful owners; nicely decorated, 1-bedroom unit with all cooking facilities; small pool with deck. We were five minutes from a mostly-deserted beach with great snorkeling. We were also conveniently located for access to restaurants and groceries. This is a very good value if you want a calm, relaxing vacation.

  Recommended for: Age 55+.

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• Finding Serendipity was certainly serendipitous!

  Finding Serendipity was certainly serendipitous!

  • Guest Marcus
  • Date of stay 12/10/11
  • Review Submitted 12/27/11
  Positives: snorkeling, solitude, comfortable accommodations, Bob and Carol. Negatives: there’s not much within safe walking distance other than the beach. About us: mid-40’s; married 20 year; no kids; like outdoor activities; dislike crowds. Length of stay: 10 days. About Serendipity: reasonably priced for the apartment, but a real bargain when you throw in Bob and Carol (see About Hosts section). The apartment is just as described on VRBO, so I won’t go into that. It was very comfortable for the 2 of us. It would be OK for a couple with 1 or 2 small children. Two adult couples would be pretty crowded. We bought meat at the IGA and used the grill 3 nights. The pool looked inviting, but we are beach people so we hit the beach nearly every day. About Hosts: Bob and Carol are simply the best! They are attentive, accommodating, friendly, funny, respectful and available to answer your questions. What more can you ask for in a host? We had dinner with them several times and really enjoyed ourselves. Before renting, you can contact Bob & Carol via VRBO and then connect via Skype or phone. They’ll answer all your questions. About Babalua Beach: It’s an easy 10 minute walk for people in reasonable shape. You might want to bring a cooler with wheels if you plan to haul a case of beverages to the beach each day. Plan ahead, you don’t want to run back and forth from the beach to the apartment for things you forgot. You’ll find excellent snorkeling all along the beach and as close to shore as 15 yards. It is very quiet, so if you’re looking for a party this isn’t the place. We were the only 2 people on the beach most days, which was perfect for us. This is not the wide gentle sloping beach you’ll find by the resorts. Much of it is pretty narrow and quite rocky. There is a very nice sandy area more suitable for kids and those just looking to take a dip. Misc: You should consider renting a car if you want to go anyplace other than the beach. The Turtle Cove Marina is a challenging 20 minute walk in daylight. I strongly advise against walking to or from the marina after dark. Talk to Bob and Carol about car rentals; they can give you some advice. If you go: Stop by Sharkbites and give a hug to our good friends Simone, Janet and Carny. Ask for a Reserve and Ginger if you’re looking for a taste of the local rum. If you have more than 2, call a cab for a ride home. Everything else you can find by googling Turtle Cove Turks and Caicos.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• If you are looking for the perfect vacation rental

  If you are looking for the perfect vacation rental

  • Guest Laurel M.
  • Date of stay 11/11/11
  • Review Submitted 11/27/11
  If you are looking for the perfect vacation rental, STOP….look no further. Bob and Carol were the perfect hosts. Two wonderful people who are so accommodating, Warm and friendly, they made you feel right at home. Bob picked us up at the airport and gave us a tour of the island (Showing us how to get to Smith’s Reef), Then drove us to the grocery store and one evening even took us to see the glowworms w/ a cooler of beer. They have lived on the island for many years and were able to give us perfect advice on places to eat, whom to dive with (flamingo divers), rent a car from (Grace Bay car rentals). Bob even told us where to find turtles and spotted eagle rays on Smiths reef. And wouldn’t you know; they showed up regularly… where he said they would! These are places/special moments that we would have never found on our own and what makes a vacation memorable. The beach is beautiful and just a 10 minute walk. But we would advise renting a car so you can see the whole island. The view is a spectacular and can be enjoyed hanging out on the hammock or sitting on the chairs. We spent every morning drinking our coffee on the patio. Serendipity is very clean and has everything you may need for a prefect vacation. You can stay at a ridiculously expensive resort and pay 2 or 3 times the amount of money. Or you can stay at serendipity and spend that money going out to dinner, diving, shopping, tours or extend your vacation and extra few days.

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• Serendipity is private, comfortable, and has a beach nearby with awesome snorkelling.

  Serendipity is private, comfortable, and has a beach nearby with awesome snorkelling.

  • Guest don+juan
  • Date of stay 04/09/11
  • Review Submitted 06/12/11
  We were very satisfied with our stay at Serendipity. Our hosts were terrific! We were grateful for transportation to and from the airport and the bonus of help via a mini tour of the area and getting some groceries. We had everything we needed to prepare meals and we enjoyed eating out a a variety of restaurants. Our hosts were an excellent resource and answered our questions. We joined our hosts for a night out to dinner at an excellent Restaurant on the beach in Grace Bay that was superb and to top it off had delightful live music. We enjoyed the use of their pool and fireworks from the upper deck. Our favourite activities were snorkelling, swimming with the turtles, and walking on awesome white sand beaches, watching the beautiful sunrises and sunsets. We found it helpful to have transportation for some days.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Additional information about rental rates

50% deposit on rental at time of booking with balance plus tax due at check in.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

11% Government Tax on all rentals