Location: Taylor Bay, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, Caribbean (200 steps from Taylor Bay)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 4 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: Home
Nestled in palm trees on a .75 acre lot on old beach front, Etoile de Mer (Star of the Sea) is a light and spacious architect-designed island home that is perfect for gatherings of families or friends. Etoile is an oasis of privacy and beauty, capturing the best of all worlds: Taylor Bay, private tennis courts, and lush gardens. People love Etoile so much, they come back year after year.
Lovingly cared for, the house has been completely upgraded since the owners purchased it in 2004 - interior and exterior painting, reuphostering, new counter tops throughout, new hardware, refinished floors, and a brand new kitchen. Adding irrigation to coconut trees, palm trees and bougainvillea and protecting them with a seawall makes Etoile de Mer feel like a Caribbean estate - and it is! Justifiably, Etoile de Mer is known as one of the most beautiful and unique homes on the island.
The attention to detail and the ambiance of this island home make it feel like your home away from home rather than "a rental." Large enough for a group of eight with several gathering spots - the screened porch, the gazebo, the verandas and the living room and dining room - the layout of the house also offers privacy to couples and individuals.
The gentle tides and fine white sands of Taylor Bay offer you an opportunity to wade or swim, snorkel, kayak, walk barefoot on the beach or sit in a beach chair for hours. Many guests believe that Taylor Bay is the most beautiful beach they have ever seen and return year after year.
One of their favorite activities is to float on a raft from one side of the bay to the other on the gentle tide with book, coffee, or wine in hand. The more adventuresome use the 4 kayaks provided at the house and explore the Caribbean at will.
Want to play tennis? Next to Etoile de Mer are private, complimentary tennis courts in excellent condition.
In the evening, visit one of the excellent international restaurants just minutes away (Providenciales was recently selected as one of the top ten island dining destinations in the world), grill your favorite foods on the five-burner grill on the pool deck, or cook in the airy and light fully-equipped kitchen. After dinner, stroll the beach, watch cable television on the flat screen TV, sit on the deck and look at the stars, listen to a CD on a Bose stereo, or simply enjoy the sound of privacy, knowing that you have another beautiful day to awake to.
No Smoking, please. Children are welcome. Rental price includes airport greeting and a mid-week cleaning. FREE HIGH SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET. Note that dates marked on the Availability Calendar represent NIGHTS that are not available. Guest Comments available.
BEGINNING FEBRUARY 2011, JET BLUE WILL FLY DIRECT TO PROVIDENCIALES (PLS) FROM JFK AND BOSTON AND CONTINENTAL WILL FLY DIRECT FROM NEWARK.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : The house is positioned to catch the leeward breezes. All rooms have fans, screened windows, and screened, louvered doors. Master Suite and Apartment have AC (though seldom used).
- Linens Provided
- Washer : Top of the Line GE
- Dryer : Top of the Line GE
- Off Street Parking : Private Driveway
- Beds
- King Bed : master bedroom
- Queen Bed (3) : 3 bedrooms
- Convertible Bed : Converts to a double bed. In apartment.
- Crib (2) : One full crib; one 3-in-1 graco porta-crib.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : One flat screen. Two regular televisions.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool : Fresh Water
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2) : Completely renovated in June 2009. Kitchen opens to dining room with pass through. Conch shell countertops. Outside bar. View to pool and pool deck.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2) : GE.
- Dishwasher : GE Profile.
- Microwave (2) : GE Profile.
- Catering Available : Arrangements with a private chef can be made.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Five burner stainless steel grill with rotisserie.
- Deck/Patio (2) : Tiled 1,000 square foot pool patio. Small patio off of apartment in garden.
- Balcony : Off of Master Suite
- Lanai : Wrap-around veranda off of living room, dining room, kitchen, two main-floor bedrooms.
- Gazebo : Large area with solid roof, fan and light next to pool. Allows guests to stay out of the sun. Includes hammock. A great place to read or snooze.
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Ocean View : Acreage of Etoile de Mer adjoins beach acreage (150 yards)
- Communications
- Telephone
- Cell Phone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : High speed.
- Other Amenities
- Private tennis courts 50 yards from house. Four kayaks: one one-seat and three two-seat, life vests, blow-up rafts, beach chairs, beach towels, beach umbrellas, water coolers, tennis rackets
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Apartment is on ground level with its own kitchen. No pool access for wheelchairs.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : Apartment is on ground level
- Kid Friendly : Pool is especially nice for young children because of five shallow steps. Taylor Bay is great for young children because it is shallow for 100 feet.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- Wading, Scuba Diving, Deep Sea Fishing, Bone Fishing, International Restaurants, Access to Club Med
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2012 January through April: $5,000 up to 6 people; $5500 for 8 people
2012 May to Thanksgiving: $4300/$4800
2012 Thanksgiving: $5000/$5500
2012 Christmas and New Years: $7500/wk
2013 January through April: $5300/$5800
Apartment is never rented separately.
Above rates do not include island-wide accommodation tax of 11%
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2004
Dave and I first visited Provo from Colorado with friends in 2004. Completely enamored with Taylor Bay, we joined with a real estate agent and found Etoile de Mer, returning home a little in shock that we had bought a house and had never even considered owning a home in the Caribbean! That's what Taylor Bay can do to you!!
Since then, our entire family has had a love affair with the house, Taylor Bay, and Provo.
Our daughter, Megan, got married at Grace Bay in October 2005. She and our other two children, Aaron and Brianna, return annually with friends.
Our first grandchild, Cooper, was christened on Taylor Bay in November 2008.
Dave and I go to the house every fall and spring for a week to make sure everything is in good shape and we spend at least two weeks at the house every January. We have developed friendships with islanders and feel like we have a second life in the Caribbean.
We try to keep the rental rate reasonable because we feel blessed to own such a beautiful home and want to share it with others, which is why Etoile de Mer never feels like a rental.
Dave is an architect and we are always doing things to upgrade the house and keep it in prime condition.
The Unique Benefits of this House
Our family loves to gather at the house to create memories. The architecture of the house gives us a true Caribbean experience. We sit under the gazebo and laugh. We walk on the beach every morning to greet the day. We float across the bay in rafts. Our grandson plays at will and safely in the clear crystalline waters of Taylor Bay.
Property Photos
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- Etoile de Mer and Lush Grounds - Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands - Caribbean Beautiful Home Rental - On the Quiet Side of the Island!
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- Curb Appeal - Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands - Caribbean Beautiful Home Rental - On the Quiet Side of the Island!
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- Enter the privacy of Etoile de Mer - Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands - Caribbean Beautiful Home Rental - On the Quiet Side of the Island!
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- Fresh water pool; screened porch behind; gazebo (not shown) to right
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- Living Room and veranda with view to bay
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- Dining Room to Living Room
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- Screened Porch
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- Kitchen and Screened Porch
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- One half of pool deck and partial view of gazebo
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- Gazebo and Pool
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- Master Bedroom, sunken tub, deck on right with panoramic view of bay
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- Evening shadows through the palms into one of two main floor bedrooms
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- Apartment - Entry, Kitchen, Living Room
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- Christmas Palms poolside
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- View from Etoile to Taylor Bay
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- The beauty and serenity of Taylor Bay
Traveler Reviews (51)
Wonderful vacation with toddlers
Guest: Bis
(United States)
Date of Stay: 01/29/12
Review Submitted: 02/07/12
We had a wonderful 6 night stay at Etoile de Mer. 4 adults traveling with 2 toddlers-a 21 month and 19 month olds and we were very comfortable in the large comfy house. We felt well taken care of right when we arrived being met by Dinesh, manager of the property. When we asked for a beach cooler--she brought one to the house the next day. Very friendly and great advice about the island. There were 2 cribs in the house, which meant that we could pack less! There were great pool toys and beach toys for the kids. Great stocked kitchen-we saved money by eating many meals at the house (Provo has amazing restaurants--just really pricey!). Taylor Bay was such a great find. Our kids could easily go in and out of the water. We can't wait to return and we would definitely stay at Etoile again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children.
Great location with small children
Guest: Nell
(Boston, USA)
Date of Stay: 01/14/12
Review Submitted: 02/02/12
We had a lovely week at Etoile de Mer (7 adults, 1 child). The house was perfect, with plenty of room for people to relax in different areas and comfortable beds. Taylor Bay was the ideal beach for our 3 year old son and close enough that we could run back to the house for a bathroom break or to easily grab some snacks (you just walk past the tennis court and you are there). You definitely want a car (or two if you are a larger group), as Taylor Bay is somewhat out of the way (our family spends a lot of time diving with Big Blue, at the other end of the island), but we couldn't have imagined a better beach for children - you can walk forever in the water, soft sand for playing, and plenty of starfish to find. Margaret also had full-size cribs and a high chair available (in addition the buckets of pool/beach toys), which is a great option when traveling with small children/babies. The house itself was also perfect for our needs - comfortable living areas, nice kitchen, great outdoor spaces (including the pool). Having a washing machine also made things easier when traveling with a 3 year old! We had no problem with security or rustling. Workers were all friendly and responsive.
Recommended for:Families with young children.
Home away from home
Guest: Candy
(Freeport, maine)
Date of Stay: 01/02/12
Review Submitted: 01/31/12
Thank you Margaret for sharing your home with us. Three couples spent a wonderful week at Etoile de Mer. we were met at the airport on time and then Dineesh showed us the house and all we needed to know about it. She and her staff were very attentive and responded quickly to a couple minor problems( needed extra beach chairs ) . The beaches are gorgeous and we walked a minute or two every day to our beach. Sunsets are incredible. We kayaked, played tennis, snorkeled , played golf. But most important, we relaxed at the house. The gazebo was my favorite place to curl up with a book. The house was clean and comfortable. We would all love to come back to Provo and I would stay at Etoile de Mer again. This is the quiet side and we loved it. I must comment on the negative review. We were the next people to stay after those folks. We never heard any rustling in the walls or had any security issues. Margaret has been very helpful and her instructions for the house were very thorough. She also sent an extensive list of things to do. I would definitely recommend this home. It would be a good place for families with children . This was a wonderful vacation.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Not an Idyllic Island vacation
Guest: Dr Jay
(Flint, MI USA)
Date of Stay: 12/26/11
Review Submitted: 01/27/12
We stayed at Etoile de Mer the week between Christmas and New Years and it will surely go down as a very memorable vacation. I would return to TCI in a heartbeat however I would not return to Etoile de Mer.The house is lovely with a nice outdoor pool if you don't want to walk to beautiful Taylor Bay just 100 yds away. The weather was magnificent and we enjoyed the time together with the family, 6 adults and 2 children.Unfortunately we experienced some issues that were downplayed by the owners as if we were whiners and complainers. My two main reasons for not returning are: 1) there was an attempted break in during our stay and I think it was related to tampering with the home security system. We returned from dinner one evening to find the alarm sounding and a slice in a screen in the window on the lower level. 2) there was a nocturnal animal(probably a rat) trapped in the walls and in scratched and clawed all night long for the entire week. The property manager did everything possible to bait and trap the creature but they were unsuccessful during our stay. Needless to say both events were quite unnerving and prevented us from having the idyllic island vacation we anticipated. When I emailed my concerns to the owner while we were on the property I was literally chastised as a complainer with no expression of concern, understanding or compassion for our predicament. The island is lovely, the water is beautiful. I would find somewhere else to stay if I were to return.
Owner response:Some people have heard stories about the Caribbean and arrive with negative expectations, which makes you wonder why they came. This renter arrived armed with the expectation that the environment is unsafe, that locals can't be trusted, and that there would be rats. No matter what happened, he would not give up these prejudices. The "attempted break in" did not happen. The alarm went off because a sensor on a window was loose but the renter had refused to allow a repairman on the property to fix it. When one of my service crew was alerted about the alarm and went to the house to make sure everyone was safe, he was barred from the house and accused of being involved in the breakin. The "slice" in the screen, which is not wired, is an old tear made by winds during Irene. At 1", it is far too small for a hand to reach through to push up a window and cause an alarm to go off. When a worker arrived with a bottle of water for the cooler the next day, he had trimming shears in his back pocket to clip some stray branches of bougainvillea by the pool. The renter called my management agent and said that the worker had a knife and that no workers were allowed on the property for any reason from that point forward, Additionally, because he did not know who has keys to the renters' lockable closet (only the management agent - but he wouldn't believe her), he did not trust that his valuables would be safe in it and therefore preferred to keep them in his rental car. The "rat in the walls" was a palm frond which scraped against the roof rain gutter when the wind blew a certain way. Because the renter would not let anyone in the house to go to the master deck to cut the frond, the noise continued. Not surprisingly, a rat was never caught. There has never been a break in or an attempted break in at Etoile. I have had my management crewed for 3.5 years and nothing has ever been missing from the house. My management agent and I love nothing more than hearing how much people have enjoyed their vacation at Etoile, but there was nothing we could do to persuade this renter that his expecations were not reality.
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Perfect Getaway!
Guest: BandA
(Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 01/11/12
Review Submitted: 01/23/12
This was by far the best vacation we have ever been on! The house was nothing but perfect. It was spacious, private, clean, safe, and had all the amenities you could imagine. It was nice waking up and literally rolling over to the beach. There are kayaks at the house, which made for a priceless morning cruise in the bay. Thank you for sharing your home with us...we have not stopped talking about it since our return back home!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Wonderful Home on Provo
Guest: tom w.
Date of Stay: 12/17/11
Review Submitted: 12/29/11
Etoile de mer is a wonderfully confortable home located on the island of Provo. My family, 6 adults and 3 kids, stayed there Christmas 2011. The rooms are spacious, decorated beautifully, and the breezes are so refreshing. The owner of the home is great to work with, providing all kinds of useful information and making sure your stay is a pleasant. The pool is wonderful to swim and is surronded by lots of outdoor living space with a beautiful gazebo! The beach is a short 4 minute walk away and you may never want to leave. It is that gorgeous. Make sure you get some lobster from the fish monger. Also, the suggested restaurants were great. All and all, we had a great vacation.
Owner response:Thank you for the great review. Just a point of clarification - the beach is just 100 yards from the house.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Week in Paradise
Guest: Laurie
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Date of Stay: 08/13/11
Review Submitted: 11/09/11
Thank you for a wonderful week in paradise. Taylor Bay is beautiful and we loved Etoile de Mer. TCI is one of our new favorite places! (Guest Book)
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Beautiful Beaches
Guest: Jeffrey
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Date of Stay: 04/09/11
Review Submitted: 11/09/11
Never have we been to a place where we had so many beautiful beaches to ourselves. They were spectacular - Bonefish Point, Pirates Cove. The sand and snorkeling were unforgettable. Your house is lovely and we enjoyed it very much. The kids especially loved the pool and the hammock.
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A Wonderful Week
Guest: Anja
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Date of Stay: 04/03/11
Review Submitted: 11/09/11
We have enjoyed a wonderful week at your lovely house. The weather has been gorgeous and the house is so welll situated and appointed. We haven't longed for anything. The beach is lovely and peaceful and we have really enjoyed the pool and outdoor areas at the house. Snorkeling at Smith's Reef is not to be missed. Thanks so much. (Written in Guest Book)
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Thank You
Guest: Steven
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Date of Stay: 03/18/11
Review Submitted: 11/09/11
Thank you for opening your house to us. We had a wonderful time! We saw 4 humpback whales, 1 whale shark, and 1 other 20ft shark chasing the skipjack tuna. What a great place for me to spend my 47th birthday!
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