Beachfront - Charming Apartment Perched on the Beach Grand Turk Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 53010

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Location: Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands, Caribbean (On the Beach, Walking Distance to Town & Restaurants.)

Accommodations:  Apartments, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)

About Our Apartment

This charming apartment unit is located in Crabtree Apartments where the units are nestled side-by-side in a single story building directly on the beach overlooking the tranquil Caribbean Sea. A wonderful place to holiday on the beach where you can relax while listening to the gentle lapping of the sea and take in the beautiful turquoise waters. One of your favorite places to relax is sure to be the large private verandah, where you might enjoy breakfast as you watch the color of the sea change from royal blue to turquoise, or sip cocktails at sunset and maybe catch a glimpse of the infamous “Green Flash” as the sun sets or enjoy a candle light dinner under the dazzling night sky.

This quaint beachfront accommodation offer gorgeous Caribbean views, a full kitchen, dining/ living room, 2 air-conditioned bedrooms, 1 bath with an oversize tile shower and a large private verandah.

Relax on the beach outside your own comfortable apartment, splash in the warm waters of the Caribbean and sink your feet into the velvety sand. A beach, most days, you will have all to yourself with only an occasional passerby, you’ll feel like you have your own private Caribbean beachfront villa.

Crabtree Apartments enjoys being one of the few actual beachfront vacation rentals on Grand Turk. Imagine yourself in your very own self-catered beachfront holiday rental, relaxing on the private verandah perched on the edge of the beach. But, if you decided to venture out to dine or shop, Crabtree Apartments are conveniently located; walking distance to town and restaurants. Vacationing on the beach of Grand Turk can be a wonderful relaxing experience, a place to unwind and let your worries slip away.


About the Island of Grand Turk

Grand Turk is a quiet, laid-back island where the people are friendly and welcoming. A quaint island that offers an “Old World” flavor, non-commercialized, no high rises and fast food places, only charming antique colonial architecture, beautiful sandy beaches and gorgeous turquoise sea. It is a British governed island and the island currency is the US Dollar.

Grand Turk has been well known destination for Scuba Divers for its protected underwater parks. Snorkeling around the superb coral reefs with the abundant sea life is a real treat. The Humpback whales make their annual voyage each year to breed and have their young in the warm waters surrounding Grand Turk. There are many more of Mother Nature’s wonders to enjoy on the island of Grand Turk as well, like the Pink Flamingos that wade in the Salinas, Osprey that soar over the sea and tiny Hummingbirds that hover in the trees and scrubs.

Come, visit us on Grand Turk and let the island soothe your soul.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
• Beds
  • Queen Bed: Oceanfront bedroom with direct access to the beach.
  • Twin/Single Bed (2) : 2 twin beds, Can convert the 2 twin beds into a king bed.
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • CD Player
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Full size stove with overn, full refrigerator with freezer. Equipped with everything necessary for cooking.
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Lanai: Large private Lanai to dine and relax on with comfortable wicker chairs and the beach just beyond. Wonderful views and terrific sunsets.
• View/Location
  • Beachfront: We have the best of both worlds, a nice sandy beach with large swimming areas of velvety sand bottom and areas of coral with fantastic snorkeling.
• Communications
  • Telephone: Local phone calls, long distance calls with local calling card.
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wireless internet
• Other Amenities
  • 2 Bicycles for Guests Use, Beach chairs, Walking Distance to Town & Restaurants & Best of All - The Beach!
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly: inquire
  • Kid Friendly: Wonderful beach for childen and a nice set up in the apartment for them too.
  • Smoking Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Fishing
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • whale watching

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January 1 - May 31, 2010 .. $245/Night .. $1715/Week .. 4 Person Maximum.
June 1 - October 31, 09 .. $195/Night .. $1365/Week .. 4 Person Maximum.
November 1 - December 31, 2009 .. $235/Night .. $1645/Week .. 4 person Miximum.

30% Deposit required Upon booking.
Maid Service Available Upon Request.
5 night Minimum

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 10/26/09
  Positive Rating
  , Madison, WI
  • We love the Crabtree Apartments!
• 09/06/09
  Positive Rating
  Lydia Antoni , Vancouver BC Canada
  • My family and I, Jonathan 14 , Madison 9 and my brother spent our vacation at the Crabtree House in July 2009. I have never felt so welcome in my life. The apartment was lovely so fresh and so clean! For my kids and I it was our first time in Turks and Caicos. It is hard to find the right words to describe our stay because it was so beautiful. For me it was heaven on earth! ( I am hoping heaven will be like Grand Turk.) The view is amazing, the morning I would have my coffee on the patio and wondered if there was anything better than this! This is what life is all about! Peace, calmness, relaxation! No stress, no noise, no polution. My two kids enjoyed it very much as well. We had brought our snorkling gear but the Crabtree house had it all: floating matresses, fins, goggles etc... The kids were never bored thanks to the dogs who were visiting us on a daily basis. If you see this female black lab her name is Bonzie and she will do swimming with you. We had another couple of potcakes that adopted us. It felt just like home but....better! Long walks on the beach at sunset were amazing. Maria was very nice and very helpful, she had sent a cab to pick us up at the airport! Anyways if you are looking for relation, free of stress vacation, peace this is the place to go! You will not be disappointed! My kids and I are coming back probably in March. We wanted February but it is pretty much booked up for the days we needed. I can not wait!
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Hi Lydia, We are so happy you chose us and are looking forward to your return. Leslie Janes
• 05/26/09
  Positive Rating
  Maureen Pelisson , Telluride, Colorado
  • My husband and I just returned from an awesome trip to Turks and Caicos and Grand Turk. We stayed the first few days on the Island of Providenciales, which was awesome too, but we really enjoyed the quiet, laid back pace of Grand Turk. We really enjoyed the Crabtree Apartments and the privacy they offered. We were in Unit 1, which is a corner unit. We were the only ones there which was definitely nice, but if the other units were occupied, I don't think it would matter. The apartments are right on the beach with French doors that open up onto the outdoor living room and the beach with the bluest waters I’ve ever seen. The outdoor living room was a great place to read and enjoy the beach, while staying out of the sun. The apartment was very well equipped with a fully stocked kitchen, Caribbean themed cd’s and wonderful linens and beach towels. The home provides wonderful cross ventilation and with the ceiling fans, we never needed to turn on the air conditioning, which was wonderful for listening to the crashing waves and enjoying the sea air. We made breakfast and lunch home most days and ate out in the evenings. There were some groceries to get us started when we arrived such as eggs, bread, coffee and milk, what a great touch. I wished we had brought a raft of something to float on in the water which is calm like a swimming pool. The town is only a short walk along the beach or a 5 minute bike ride (bikes were provided). We brought a mask and snorkel with us and snorkeled right off of the beach at Crabtree. We rode the bikes to the stores every few days to get more water. It wasn’t a big deal to use bottled water, which we used for coffee, ice cubes, drinking and brushing our teeth. We went to the Sandbar almost every day to chat with the locals and other visitors and drink Richard’s fantastic Rum Punch. We also went to the BBQ at the Osprey Beach Hotel, not to be missed. The island of Grand Turk took quite a hit from Hurricane Ike, which is evident throughout the island, but they are rebuilding and the locals are very happy to have tourists back on the island. There is a cruise ship center on the island, where large cruise ships come and dock every few days. In regards to activities, we rented a golf cart from Nathan Smith (Maria told us where to find him) and toured the island and went out to the lighthouse. We went snorkeling with Oasis Divers one afternoon out to the wall and to Governors Beach. The highlight of the trip was an afternoon with Smitty of Grand Turk Divers where we went to Gibbs Caye for an afternoon of snorkeling and swimming with Sting Rays, followed by a beach bbq and Rum Punch. We hope to go back to Grand Turk someday and if we do, we will definitely stay at Crabtree Apartments.
• 04/03/09
  Positive Rating
  Tom and Linda Reiley , Golden, Colorado
  • We just returned from a glorious 12 days at The Crabtree, and enjoyed what we judge as the most restful holiday of our 42 years of marriage. What comfort! What sea sounds! And what a wonderful beach. We cooked in all but 3 nights and had shopping adventures several times a week. (The island is still recovering from Hurricane Ike and several stops on our bicycles were needed to get all supplies, a real adventure.) The best restaurant on Grand Turk, Captain Zhangs, is 200 meters away, an easy walk. Tom took diving lessons at Blue Waters and Linda read 5 books, relaxing on the beach on Crabtree chase lounges. We also enjoyed Mitch Rolling's Rip Saw Band at The Osprey for the Sunday Barbeque. Those hoping to experience a night or two on Provo are encouraged to stay at The Sibonne on Grace Bay, a bargain as wonderful as The Crabtree though lacking kitchen facilities. We shall return!
• 09/11/08
  Positive Rating
  
  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    I would like to thank you all for the lovely comments. It has been a while since I have read through them and as I read now I realize how lucky I have been to meet so many wonderful people, though not actually meet them since I am sadly in Massachusetts, but had many conversation on the phone and through e-mail, I feel I have gotten to know many of my guests. My wonderful counterpart Maria, my manager on Grand Turk, has had the pleasure of meeting you face to face. It always amazes me how friendly and wonderful people can be, I have even been invited to peoples houses if ever their way. You have been wonderful guest too. Caring for my place as if it were your own. Thank you for taking the time to write these reviews.
• 07/09/08
  Positive Rating
  Dave , Oakhurst, Ca.
  • We were at the apartment(3 of us) for 15 days and had a fabulous time. Everything we needed was within walking distance. I even used one of the bikes at the apartment to ride to the lighthouse at the other end of the island. It was great just stepping from the apartment porch to the beach and into the ocean. Got lots of underwater pictures of great fish just off the porch and we would often just sit on the beach and read and work crosswords. A nice grocery store and good restaurants on a quiet island. The apartment was well furnished and the ocean breeze made it comfortable at night. Higlly reccommended.
• 06/17/08
  Positive Rating
  Allyson Lawless , Charlotte, NC
  • We just returned from 8 nights at the Crabtree (June 2 to June 10). It was just what we wanted. The location is, I think, the best on the island. The beach is a few steps out the back door and you are within easy walking distance of the restaurants and dive shops in town. The kitchen is stocked with anything you would need to cook at the apartment. For diving, we went with Smitty of Grand Turk Diving and would definitely recommend him to all levels of divers. Don't miss the trip to Gibbs Cay! We biked to Governors Beach and the beach at the Bohio and both were nice. But our best beach time was spent right outside the Crabtree. Also, for those wondering, we cooked, made coffee, and brushed our teeth with tap water, but drank bottled water and used bottled water to make ice for mixed drinks and we did not have any problems. As far as restaurants, we only tried the Sandbar and the Osprey (Captain Zhengs was closed the week we were there) and both were pretty good. Make sure to go to the Osprey on Wednesday or Sunday since that is when they have the bbq/cookout. We did get takeout chicken from the Poop Deck, and it was very yummy, and the pieces were huge. All in all, a great trip.
• 05/21/08
  Positive Rating
  Scott & Cathy Bender , Charlottesville VA
  • My wife and I have been fortunate to visit many beaches and stay in many beach homes. Our stay at Grand Turk ranks as one the best beach experiences we've had in 15 years. The Crabtree doesn't try to be the fanciest place; it is cozy, cool, convenient and almost perfectly located. The house is situated maybe 25 feet from the water at high tide. The rooms are clean and nicely appointed. The small kitchen is plenty for 4 people and just about every major appliance is included (but no dish washer). Outside on the beach, two pine trees provide shade if so desired. Otherwise the sun is plentiful and the water is beautiful. Maria was extremely friendly as were all the locals we met. Leslie (owner) was also very friendly and easy to reach during the planning stages of our trip. The local food was excellent-- do not miss the grilled grouper at the Sand Bar or the Osprey Hotel. The island provides a quiet setting (we wouldn't have known a cruise ship was there if we hadn't gone looking for it) where you can pick and choose the level of activity you want. The scuba diving is outstanding, and as was the theme of our trip, easy to arrange. Overall, a great experience from top to bottom.
• 05/10/08
  Positive Rating
  Jan , Newburyport, MA
  • Myself and two friends just came back from Grand Turk and we had a wonderful, restful time. If you need to unwind, this is the place. The sound and smell of the ocean greets you every morning. Sitting on the porch just watching the waves roll in is relaxing. The apartment is fresh, bright and very inviting. We rode bikes and swam alot. We went horse back riding and it was just us and two instructors. We had a wonderful time. Thank you for having such a wonderful place to go.
• 04/09/08
  Positive Rating
  The Dunbar and Needham Families , Raleigh, NC
  • Only now that we have returned to cold and rainy weather do we realize how wonderful our stay was in Grand Turk. We arrived on a Saturday, 3/29 and were greeted by Kathy Williams of Jack's Taxi. Don't know if this was requested by Crabtree Manager Maria Fernandez but it worked beautifully. Our only problem was that Spirit Air lost 2 of our bags but we did receive them by Tuesday. We occupied both the middle and north units and the connecting door between the two let us all feel we were staying together. During the whole week we only turned on the TV two times and were very surprised that the reception was so good and the networks were from the US. We rented a car from the airport for just one afternoon to explore the south end of the island, have lunch at Bohio Dive Resort and visit the lighthouse on the north end. Otherwise we walked and biked everywhere easily. We went diving with Smitty and Al of Grand Turk Diving and saw beautiful flora and fauna under the sea. The wall diving is wonderful! Everyday we had breakfast at the apartment and maybe lunch, too. Evenings we headed out for dinner (walking)and tried to call the restaurant ahead to let them know we were coming since we had a group of seven. Captain Zheng's was absolutely the freshest, best food around. Our younger members(17-23) loved eating at the Sandbar on Duke Street and just generally hanging out there. Mitch of Blue Water Divers entertained us a couple of nights with his High Tide Band at the Osprey Hotel's restaurant. A visit to the National Museum gave us the opportunity to purchase coffee roasted in Providencialis. This and the Tortuga Rum cakes purchased at the airport were the only souvenirs we brought home. The easterly winds were continuous and kept the apartments cool though mosquitoes were annoying to the sweeter members of our group. Our stay at the Crabtree Apartments on Grand Turk was a very relaxing retreat from all the pressures of our usual daily life. Thank you to Leslie and Jon!

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