Amazing!!!

Guest: tsizzle (Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/26/11 Review Submitted: 01/21/12

This place is beautiful!!! Great accomodations, great pool, kayaks and swimming raft! Would stay here again in a heartbeat... Tips- Definitely get some of Aunt Dodi's Rum Cake- it's out of this world! And NEVER leave your reef shoes out by the pool overnight. There's a sneaky little dog who lives next door who likes to come over in the middle of the night and steal them!

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lovely

Guest: bobo (silverlake, ca)
Date of Stay: 12/27/11 Review Submitted: 01/11/12

a group of us came down for a little over a week. It was one of the most relaxing vacations I have had in a long time. The house is beautiful and has everything you need from the kitchen to the kayaks. The pool is perfect and the beds are cozy. Couldn't have had a more beautiful experience. Be sure to hit the Sound if the water is flat. There is nothing like kayaking out there. And eat at Las Brisas!!! We had a blast, I recommend this home highly. And order a rum cake from the famous Aunt Dodi!!!!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Kayaking, Snorkling, Grilling and Hammocking

Guest: Schoney By The Sea (New York, New York)
Date of Stay: 07/03/11 Review Submitted: 07/12/11

My girlfirend and I just returned from a wonderfully relaxing vacation at this beautiful home. We would wake in the morning with fresh coffee over-looking the sound and the hundreds of kays. We would kayak about, snorkle around the kays then come back and swim in the AWESOME infinity pool. We put the grill to good use as well as relaxing in the hammocks. They have a great kitchen, wi-fi internet, cable, movies and nice new amenities. Jose met us at the airport, got us settled and then we just un-wound for a full week. I couldnt recommend this house enough. Perfect for a romantic get-away, families or a group of friends.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Amazing stay

Guest: weekenders (NYC)
Date of Stay: 06/23/11 Review Submitted: 06/27/11

We had the most incredible time here. The house is exactly as described, also bright, cheerful and spotless. Every thing you could need is waiting for you. The view is incredible, the hosts attentive but not intrusive. The pool was amazing, the deck and screened in porch added so much to our stay. The beds were so comfortable and the location on Chalk Sound Drive is perfect. There are two secluded beaches nearby and gorgeous Grace Bay is just a drive away. We highly recommend a stay here and we will be back!

Owner response:Our goal is that each and every Guest will have the same incredible experience that this guest had when you stay at our Villa. We will always do our absolute best to do what we can to achieve this goal.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Excellent Choice -- Loved It !!

Guest: Gene (Bucks County, Pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 03/13/11 Review Submitted: 04/20/11

We spent 5 days in March 2011 on Spring Break with our high school daughter and her friend in this very relaxing house. From the pick-up at the airport to the recommendations for restaurants and wine stores to the stocking of the fridge in advance, the owner's son was a stellar host and a riot ! Thanks, Jose! You def. need a car (remember, British road system, stay on the left !!). We booked Avis from the states -- make sure you ask for an auto transmission if you can't drive a stick! The house is only a 5 minute drive for lunch or dinner down to the bottom of the Chalk Sound Hill at the restaurant La Brisas. It has a nice outdoor bar and indoor/outdoor seating that is very nice and good food from charming owners. Across from La Brisas, down a dirt road is the wonderful, shallow turquoise water Sapodilla Bay Beach and back up closer to the house Taylor Bay Beach... both beautiful -- always mentioned in the guidebooks, and never crowded. You could walk to Taylor Bay Beach, but not Sapodilla Bay (unless you're up for a long walk to it, and long walk back up the hill). You can drive 20 minutes from the house to get to the Grace Bay Hotel areas with those beaches, more beachside amenities if you want more of that, and most of the finer restaurants. After the first day, you figure out all the roads and roundabouts. House has wireless internet, well-equipped kitchen, TV with lots of channels, including from U.S. and beautiful pool (not heated but pretty warm) off the house and then a covered sun dock area right down at the Chalk Sound waters edge. You can fish from there (house has fishing rods), take the sea kayaks out, or even snorkel off there (I did). Beautiful, sweeping views from the pool and the backside of the house. All in all, a great choice for a larger group, at a better value than the Grace Bay hotels. We would def. go back here!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.

The Caesars

Guest: Myra (North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 08/08/10 Review Submitted: 04/13/11

My husband and I are both Active Duty Army and since the beginning of the Global War on Terrorism, we haven't been able to take a vacation but this time upon our return from our most recent deployment, we quickly booked a trip to the beautiful Turks and Caicos Island, and we stayed at this spectacular property located on Chalk Sound for a week and we absolutely loved it!!!!!! The entire property was amazing! We set up a couple's massage down under the gazebo and went swimming daily in the pool. We visited a number of the restaurants within the area and was able to enjoy a beautiful sunset cruise. Our entire stay was phenomenal and we are looking forward to our next trip and when we book, we will definitely stay at this property!!!!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Exceptional as Always

Guest: Fred Anthony (San Antonio, Texas)
Date of Stay: 02/13/11 Review Submitted: 04/09/11

I recently had my 3rd stay at Aqua Villa and enjoyed it as much as the first time I was there. The view from the house is exceptional and something that you cannot get used to. Every morning when you wake, you are reminded of what a vacation is really all about. I have traveled to over 25 countries and have not seen a place with as majestic as the view from the pool at Aqua Villa. During my trip I experienced a minor medical issue that required immediate attention. The owner’s family rapidly came to my assistance and got me to the proper medical facility. Note, for anyone who is worried about traveling in areas without proper medical care, you will not have that worry in Provodenciales. The medical attention I received was top notch. I even had a Harvard Medical Graduate as my attending doctor. I am especially gratefull to the owner's family for the care and concern they showed to me. I love staying at Aqua Villa. It has all of the amenities of home in one of the most beautiful places on earth. It is far better than a resort as it has all of the creature comforts needed with the privacy desired. I will certainly be back for my 4th visit later in the year.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

AH-MAY-ZING!!!

Guest: Kristen (Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/01/11 Review Submitted: 04/09/11

Myself and two of my girlfriends needed to get the hell out of dodge. Dodge being Los Angeles, so I started researching vacation rentals and thankfully happened to find this gem of a property. Our flight was delayed, so when we arrived in Providenciales, the sun had already gone down. Having never been before, we weren't sure what to expect. Jose Jr. (the owner's son) met us at the airport where we got our rental car and followed him (driving ever so carefully on the left side of the road) to "Aqua View". The house was lovely...3 large bedrooms (I took the master since I planned the trip) a nice, open kitchen, living room, bathrooms with good water pressure in the showers and a huge sun deck. The house was VERY clean, a big plus in my book. Because we arrived at night, we couldn't see much of the outside so we went to bed fairly early. The next morning...OMG! Can we say GORGEOUS. I then understood why they named the place Aqua View. It is STUNNING. Not only can you see the ocean from every window, it is a color of blue I have never seen before (not in Hawaii, not in Mexico, nor the Bahamas). We ran like little kids down the 100ft. walkway and practically dove right in. We went to the grocery store (IGA), stocked up on supplies and promptly came back to our home base. The house had everything. We used the grill one night, kayaked around the sound a couple of mornings and when we didnt feel like getting in the ocean- there's a POOL!!! The island itself if pretty quiet. Definitely a great place for some R&R but if you're looking for wild nights, you might be disappointed. We did a few touristy things...took the sunset booze cruise, snorkeled in one of the islands many reefs, went to a couple hotel bars to hear live music, ate really good fresh seafood at a local spot (I want to say it's called the Conch Shack?) and even tried our luck at the casino (it's not Vegas I'll just say). But mainly, my girlfriends and I enjoyed all the comforts of the house. The place is magical! You couldn't wipe the smiles off our faces, we had so much fun. I just wanted to write a review to say Thank You to the owners. My 5 star rating would be much higher if it were allowed. I've told everyone about my experience and shared my pictures even with strangers! I would absolutely stay again and again.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Looks better than it is

Guest: Lorre (Tucson)
Date of Stay: 02/27/11 Review Submitted: 03/30/11

My boyfriend and I rented this property for 6 nights in Feb-March. The house and property are beautiful. We arrived a few days early and arranged for the owners son to pick us up at a resort and bring us to the house. That seemed like a reasonable request since he was going to meet us and lead us to the property. He showed up somewhat annoyed and when we asked to stop at the IGA it was obviously a further annoyance. Instead of taking us to the IGA he took us to a grocery store that smelled of rotting produce and didn't have anything we would have considered purchasing. The wine store wasn't any better....they featured Night Train and Chatau St. Michelle - and nothing else that wouldn't induce a terrible headache. Annoyed, we pressed on. We were told we couldn't check in until 3pm but it ended up being closer to 5 and the housekeepers were still there when we arrived. The house and grounds were beautiful. We decided to rent a car so we could shop where we wanted to and get around the island (a requirement in our minds). The first day the toilet in the master bathroom was leaking and we had to call for repair. We noticed the propane for the BBQ grill was very low and asked if it could be filled. Jose Jr. told us to call him when we ran out (in the middle of cooking dinner? Probably) The second day there was no water and we had to call Jose Jr. to fix it. The third day my boyfriend walked out of the bedroom and slipped on the floor full of water and fell (Jose Jr. didn't figure that out while we were there). The water shut off on three different days and THREE times on the day we left. The cleaners showed up at 10:30am on the day we left. The owners son was the point of contact but his cell phone mail box was always full and once he showed up it seemed we couldn't get rid of him. I could go on with many more issues (flooded sun room the entire time) but basically we paid a lot of money for little privacy and what felt like a lot of home maintenance. We are returning to the island in June but we wouldn't even consider staying at this place again. I would caution anyone looking for privacy and a care free experience from staying there. I would definitely NOT recommend it to a friend.

Owner response:We constantly strive to make sure that each Guest leaves with a positive experience and we take extreme care in creating and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for each vacationer. This is certainly not a typical experience for Guests at our Villa, and we sincerely regret any inconveniences that were encountered. We encourage prospective Guests to read all of our glowing feedback and comments. We have had nothing but satisfied guests who have absolutely loved their stay, with numerous guests selecting to return to our villa. We welcome your questions and feel confident that our villa will make your dream vacation come true.

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Beautifiul Villa on Chalk Sound

Guest: Scott & Brenda (Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 02/21/11 Review Submitted: 03/23/11

We didn't want to leave! Our family of five stayed at Aqua View villa during the kids school vacation week this February. The pictures tell the story - the view is absolutely breathtaking, whether lounging by the pool or jumping into Chalk Sound from the private dock. We took the kayak and canoe out to explore the sound, grilled out, and ate lunch while bobbing on floats in the infinity edge pool. The villa is very private and the landscaping provides ample screening from your neighbors. When we managed to tear ourselves away from Aqua View, its location allows easy access to all that the Island has to offer (Las Brisas was a terrific dinner suggestion by Jose Jr., and its easy to pack a lunch and hit some of the more remote and beautiful beaches on the island: Smith's Reef out by Turtle Cove provided some great snorkeling). AS A BONUS - If you're there a few days after a full moon, the glow worms put on an amazing show! (Google it and you can read all about it.) We went down to the Aqua View dock about an hour after sunset and for fifteen minutes or so it was just amazing!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.