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The Best in Grand Turk

Guest: Steve (Hansville, Washington)
Date of Stay: 12/24/11 Review Submitted: 01/01/12

We not only truly enjoyed our stay, we found the owners to be the most caring and concerned for you having a great trip over any other vrbo we've experienced. Jessalyn even made sure we had a taxi waiting for us at the airport; this was more like a travel agent than a vacation rental owner. Another exclusive these owners do is make sure you have a beginning meal for the morning by having eggs, milk, butter available in case you get in and the store is closed. This was very nice for us. Thank you Jessalyn for allowing us to stay. One of the things I appreciated was the extra sunscreen, bug spray, and many other things that were left by other renters that were not cleaned out. It was a benefit. We left some of our extra for the next guests, this is great if you forget something. We could not have asked for a better place to stay and recommended it to several other divers we met during chartered dives who apparently go yearly. I can only say, if you are going to Grand Turk, take it from someone who was there and looked around, you will not find a better place. Steve

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Coming "home" to Grand Turk

Guest: mrsox (Pittsburgh, PA)
Date of Stay: 05/07/11 Review Submitted: 01/05/12

As always, our trip to Grand Turk was wonderful -- relaxing with wonderful diving with Smitty from Grand Turk Diving who reminded me that "I was home!!" The Crabtree Apartment was awesome. We left the back doors open all night long to fall asleep to the sound of the ocean. Ilsa did such a great job with the cleaning that we only needed her every other day. My only negative comment is that the shower drain was very slow so we ended each shower in water a couple of inches deep -- not really a big deal, though! Our friends have recommended that for the next trip we stay in the south unit as they feel it is "airy-er" (is that a word?), but we truly enjoyed the apartment that we had. We'll make that decision next year as we will be back!! We're hoping for 10 days next year as 7 days never seems like enough. One other comment - about the dogs. At first I was very hesitant as we are really "cat people". I usually not very comfortable around strange dogs, especially large ones. However, Sandy, Cashew and Smiley were so friendly and well behaved and greeted us every morning on our veranda that I was sorry to leave them. Thanks again . . . I'm so glad I decided to look up Grand Turk on VRBO and now recommend that website to everyone I know who are looking to make vacation plans.

Owner response:Hi Cathy, Thanks for the nice review. We are happy you had a nice stay. Just wanted you to know that we have already taken care of the shower problem. We hope to see you again next year. Leslie Janes Owner

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

Amazing stay

Guest: Mark and Linda (Columbus, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 05/01/11 Review Submitted: 05/08/11

What a pleasure it was to stay at the Crabtree. The island provides just what we had hoped, with little in the was of "tourist" attractions and a great deal of relaxation. The residents (including the potcake dogs) are very friendly and made the stay a real joy. The apartment was right on the beach with the best coral snorkeling I have ever seen. We lived in Hawaii for 3 years and this blows Hawaii away! The unit was clean and well maintained and we never had a second thought about whether we had made the right choice. Best vacation ever!

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

Relaxing

Guest: wish i was there (Pittsburgh,PA)
Date of Stay: 04/22/11 Review Submitted: 05/20/11

As soon as we stepped food inthe door it felt like home. It had everything you could have wanted from beach chairs to snorkel gear. The beach was quiet and very relaxing. The bikes were perfect for getting around and they had baskets that were big for hauling groceries.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Vacation!

Guest: ManHei (Genthin)
Date of Stay: 03/07/11 Review Submitted: 03/23/11

Im März waren wir auf Grand Turk. Nachdem wir vor 16 Jahren einen eintägigen Aufenthalt von der Dominikanischen Republik aus hierher gemacht hatten, waren wir von diesem schönen Fleckchen Erde sehr angetan Aber nur so viel dazu. Was uns am meisten beeindruckte, war doch die wunderbare Ruhe und Stille auf der Insel. Hier kann man wirklich noch die Seele baumeln lassen, fernab vom Massentourismus, der hier glücklicherweise noch keinen Einzug gehalten hat. Ohnehin ist die Anreise etwas mühsam, relativ lang und mit mehrmaligem Umsteigen verbunden. Das schreckt sicherlich auch ab. Ansonsten aber lässt sich hier auch viel anstellen: Tauchen, Schnorcheln, Bootsausflüge, Wandern, Radfahren und einiges mehr. Party a la Ballermann ist nicht! Zur Unterkunft: Wir haben uns einige Zeit vorab im Crabtree Apartment eingemietet. Ein von außen her unscheinbares Gebäude, nett pastellgrün angestrichen. Dieses Gebäude bietet drei Appartements für je 4 Personen. Die Einrichtung der Appartements lässt keine Wünsche offen. Eine tolle Einrichtung, nebst amerikanischer Küche, Dusche, zwei Schlafzimmern, einem großen Wohnbereich und eine riesige Terrasse mit direktem Zugang zum Meer, keine 20 m entfernt. Und das Beste ist der direkt vor der Terrasse liegende Strand. Links und rechts unendlich lang und man hat das Gefühl, man hat ihn für sich alleine, weil kaum eine Menschenseele vorbei kommt. Entdeckt haben wir das Appartement im Internet. Die Beschreibung im Internet ist nicht übertrieben und entspricht voll und ganz dem, was man vor Ort antrifft. Besonders hilfreich bei der Voraborganisation, erwies sich auch die Vermieterin in den USA, Jessalyn Zaykoski. Ihr gilt auch unser ganz besonderer Dank. Sie war stets ansprechbar per Email und Telefon und hat uns über so manche Klippe hinweg geholfen. Alles in allem waren es ganz tolle Tage auf der Insel, und wir können heute schon sagen, dass nicht noch einmal 16 Jahre vergehen werden bis wir wieder kommen. Wir hoffen dieses kleine paradiesische Fleckchen bleibt noch recht lange so erhalten wie es ist. Wir freuen uns schon heute auf das nächste Mal! Vielen Dank an das Team von Crabtree Apartments,besonders an Jessalyn Zaykoski, Maria und all den fleißigen Angestellten drum herum. M.Heinrich Germany

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

M & S, Illinois February 2011

Guest: Sun Seekers (Aurora, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 01/29/11 Review Submitted: 02/23/11

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the Crabtree Apartments. It was especially nice to find the refrigerator stocked for breakfast since we got in later. The beach right outside the door was wonderful!The apartment itself was clean,decorated with a lovely tropical theme and the kitchen was well stocked with essentails needed. We loved being able to walk to restaurants and the cruise center. The locals were all very friendly and helpful. We even got to see a few whales while we were there. It was just a very relaxing week, hope to do it again. (The week we were there turned out be a great choice as we missed the 20 inches of snow in Illinois!)

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway.

Beautiful Location Beautiful Accommodations

Guest: Jordan (State College, PA, USA)
Date of Stay: 01/02/11 Review Submitted: 01/20/11

I was fortunate enough to book this property from January 2-9, 2011. The booking procedure was very easy and prompt, and the renters were extremely willing to offer any bit of advice to aid in the planning of our trip. I will say, the pictures do not do this place justice!! There was a taxi waiting for us at the airport and we arrived to an immaculate apartment on a beach front lot with gorgeous views in all directions. The bikes were an added bonus as getting around town can be expensive. The only thing negative to note would be that basically nowhere on the island accepts credit unless you go the cruise port for a day (which is highly recommended). The beauty of Grand Turk is the relaxed atmosphere. The people are extremely kind and very helpful. It’s not like most vacation spots, so don’t be expecting extreme grandeur. But if you want a place to relax, enjoy some surf and sun, on a gorgeous island, and a convenient self-catering accommodation, look no further than Crabtree Apartments!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Crabtree Apts - Grand Turk

Guest: Laura (Calgary, AB, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/29/10 Review Submitted: 07/05/10

Lovely 2 bdrm cottage was roomy & comfy - very clean. Great beach! Can walk or bike anywhere on island. Breakfast items awaited for our 1st morning! Restaurants within easy walking distance. Beach area felt quiet & secluded. Owner/property mgr were amazingly helpful. I highly recommend this vacation property!

Owner response:Laura, I'm so glad you enjoyed our place and hope to see you again soon. Thanks for the nice review. Leslie Janes Owner Crabtree Apartments Grand Turk

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car.

Guest: Val & Doug (Ottawa, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/21/10 Review Submitted: 03/21/10

If you are looking for a peaceful, relaxing holiday on an idyllic island with lovely uncrowded beaches, clear turquoise water, great snorkelling (and diving) and friendly people than head for Grand Turk. If you are debating where to stay, put the Crabtree apartments at the top of your list. My husband and I just returned from our 3rd visit to Grand Turk and our first stay at the Crabtree and couldn't have been more pleased. Our unit was very clean, well equipped, private and steps from a lovely little beach. We have no doubt we will return for a 4th visit and another relaxing stay at the Crabtree. Highly recommended!

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Guest: Elizabeth 6 (Reston, VA)
Date of Stay: 02/18/10 Review Submitted: 02/18/10

My friend and I, both women in our upper 70's, had a wonderful week at Crabtree Apts. Four restaurants within walking distance (1/2 mile or less) provided tasty seafood dinners (lots of other choices available). We also were delighted with the veranda, with its comfortable cushioned love seat and two chairs, and with the table and 4 chairs at which we ate all of our breakfasts and lunches. All with that wonderful view of the ocean -- and sunsets. An added delight was the outgoing friendliness of the residents. Best of all, for us, was the swimming and snorkeling.

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Guest: Dave & Kelly Foreman (Eighty Four, PA)
Date of Stay: 02/13/10 Review Submitted: 02/13/10

The place is absolutely lovely! We couldn't imagine a better spot. We loved having the beach right out the back door! It was relaxing & quiet & laid back. Everyone was friendly. We loved having use of bikes, too. We rode around getting familiar with town and used them for trips to the store. We rode down to Margaritaville one day. And we rode up to the lighthouse one morning. It was a wonderful vacation! Came home to 2 feet of snow. Wish we were still there!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/04/10 Review Submitted: 01/04/10

We spent Dec. 24, 2009- January 1, 2010 at Crabtree Apartments. Our party had 9 people in it, ranging in age from 6 to 78, and we took all three units. In brief, the Grand Turk and the Crabtree apartments got 9 thumbs up from our group and hopes that we'll all get back there someday. The units were charmingly simple, well appointed, well maintained, and spotless. THe local caretaker/manager was very helpful in getting us situated and cluing us in to activities and services, as were the people at Grand Turks Diving and the Oasis Hotel. The combination of the units themselves and the location--the sea was just steps away--was just sublime. It conjured up 40-year old memories of my great-aunt's beach house on the Connecticut shore with multiple generations alternately frolicking in the sea, biking, eating, or napping in the sun or shade. Grand Turk is off the beaten path and as such, the island is almost like the land that time forgot. It is a very low key place. We enjoyed meeting and talking with the locals and found them shy at first, but very open once engaged. We also enjoyed daily visits by local dogs who roam about freely as well as by wild horses and donkeys. The water is warm and is the color of Gatorade Blue Ice, Gatorade Blue, and royal blue--no kidding. We managed some snorkling on the reef out from the Library; rough seas forced us to cancel two planned trips to snorkle at Gibbs Cay and Salt Cay (not really a problem--just an excuse to have to return!). Experiencing the reef wall in the waters off the Library was awesome; one minute you are snorkling in 20 feet of water and in a couple of strokes you are in a blue abyss with a depth of 7,000 feet.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/26/09 Review Submitted: 10/26/09

We love the Crabtree Apartments!

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Guest: Lydia Antoni (Vancouver BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/06/09 Review Submitted: 09/06/09

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!

Owner response:Hi Lydia, We are so happy you chose us and are looking forward to your return. Leslie Janes

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Guest: Maureen Pelisson1 (Telluride, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 05/26/09 Review Submitted: 05/26/09

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

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Guest: Choichesqu (Golden, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 04/03/09 Review Submitted: 04/03/09

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!

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Guest: To All My Guests
Date of Stay: 09/11/08 Review Submitted: 09/10/08

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.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/08/08

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.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/16/08

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.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/08 Review Submitted: 05/20/08

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.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/08 Review Submitted: 05/09/08

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.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/08 Review Submitted: 04/08/08

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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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/08 Review Submitted: 03/07/08

My wife and i spent 8 wonderful nights in the center unit of Crabtree. We arrived late in the day and when we arrived found the unit spotless and ready for us, in addition Leslie had left us, Milk,eggs,bread and butter and water, which allowed us time to settle in and unwind before having to run out for groceries. The unit was very nice had everthing we needed. The beach was awesome (Lots of shells) we walked it every day you can go south all the way to the cruse center about 2 miles and north all the way to town, the water was crystal clear, we snorkled every day lots of fish near coral reefs and also lots of velvet bottom to stand on with no seaweed. We saw whales swim by one morning,Marie loved all the birds in Salina accross road, we used the bikes to shop and explore the island. If you want a place to enjoy the water and relax I'm not sure Grand Turk and Crabtree can be beat.

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Guest: Ramelle and Judy_HAC102741 (Universal City, tx.)
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/20/07

My sister and I have always looked for the perfect beach, one that has white sand, clear water and few people. Another criteria is to be right on the beach. We hit the jackpot. The manager and the couple who drove us to and from the air port and grocery shopping (drink bottled water) were very dependable. Our days went too quickly, riding the bikes which are provided, walking the beaches, and snorkeling right in front of the apartment. We did go to Gibbs Cay and swam with the stingrays. Be alert. Thanks to Leslie and the communications we had before leaving for Grand Turk. The pictures depict the place perfectly. Go and have fun, wish we could join you. Ramelle

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Guest: Andy Farley_HAC82873 (Gig Harbor, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 04/11/07

We had a wonderful time! We went out with Oasis Diving to Gibs Cay. We dove for conch then went to a reef nearby for additional snorkeling. We went back to Gibs Cay for lunch and more snorkeling and fresh conch salad. Mario was in charge of our boat and he treated us like gold. We went to the Cruise Ship Terminal a few times and learned that they are happy to have local visitors when a cruise ship is in port. We swam in their pool ate at Margaritaville and shopped in the stores there. I was so impressed with the people on the island. We were looking for the Laundromat near Mooky Pookie Pizza so that we could get some ice and ran into the nicest old man who gave us directions and warned us about dangers of walking in the area (because of heavy vehicle traffic on Grand Turk!). Edrico car rental was wonderful also. It was the first time I had ever rented a car without ever signing any kind of contract. I called them and the car was at the airport waiting for us. We spent at least 3 or 4 hour hours snorkeling twice every day. Again it was wonderful. The fish are very colorful. Look for them around the rocky areas straight out from the apartment. We had the whole trip crowned on Monday morning. As we were getting ready to leave for the airport I looked out to the water and saw a whale spout. We looked for a few more minutes and saw several more spouts and a few tail slaps. The Humpbacks were waiving goodbye to us. Great time loved it Thanks. Andy, Sue, Kelly, and Randy

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Guest: Rosie and Don Jorgensen_HAC82482 (Windsor, CT)
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 04/09/07

We can say ditto to all of the positive comments that have already been written. We loved the apartment. Suggestions to future guests: Make sure you bring enough cash, a lot of places don't accept credit cards. Don't leave the front door open because of mosquitos and no see ems. Take some insect repellent and you'll be fine. I might bring a few off candles or something like that next time to sit out at sunset - but it was not really bad. Try to walk on the beach to the left - to Sunset Cabana, a locals place - but we had a very long wait for our food, which was excellent - I would either go or call ahead to order, saw a lot of people getting take out. Dana from Oasis picked us up for our morning dives which was great and was willing to give us a ride back if we wanted - but mostly we went to Waters Edge for conch chowder and quesa dias and walked back to the apartment and stayed there for the rest of the day. We will return.

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Guest: Joanne Riginger_HAC77973 (Hamilton, MA)
Date of Stay: 03/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/01/07

My week on Grand Turk was a week in paradise. Crabtree Apartments is just footsteps from the beach. In fact, we were able to walk most anywhere we wanted to go (The Sandbar was our favorite "watering hole!") To our delight, the place was completely outfitted...lacking nothing. We even opened the refrigerator and cabinets to provisions for a few days. It is a charming place: clean and comfortable. All in all it was delightful and I hope I am able to return soon. It sure beat the weather up north...cooling breezes from the west kept us comfortable night and day. Great place and thanks for having us there!

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Guest: Tami_HAC75303 (New Boston, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 02/01/07 Review Submitted: 02/03/07

We stayed at Crabtree Apts, Jan 20 -27. It was awesome! The apt was clean and the owners thought of everything! The beach was beautiful and we felt like we were in paradise!! :)

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Guest: Teresa_HAC74592 (Texas)
Date of Stay: 01/01/07 Review Submitted: 01/26/07

Leslie, I hope you guys never sell the Crabtree so I can return time and time again. It is one of my favorite places to be. It is just so perfect with that incredibly blue water right outside the door calling one to come and snorkel in the many reefs. And so many fish! We even saw whales this time just standing on the back patio! There's hardly any need to go anywhere, except maybe down to see Dolly and get some of her delicious cheesecake, and to the liquor store for rum punch supplies, and to the Poop Deck for the best chicken ever, and to Mookie's for the best pizza and to Osprey/or Salt Raker for some dancing w/Mitch and the band! And Water's Edge for dinner and great drinks and company! I guess there might be a reason or two to explore beyond the apartment but if one seeks solitude in a peaceful, serene setting with clean, comfortable accomodations (which are still just a stroll down the road from everything else), I'd recommend your place every time. It is the quintessential beach home away from home! Thank you and I know we'll be back soon, only this time for longer, maybe two or three weeks. Teresa

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Guest: Linda Rogers_HAC73193 (Kingsport, TN)
Date of Stay: 01/01/07 Review Submitted: 01/12/07

We stayed at Crabtree apts. over Christmas. The view of the ocean, the beach, the great snorkeling right at our back door - couldn't have been better. The location is perfect. You can walk to town or ride the bicycles that are with the apt. Also, the owner had left many amenities such as condiments, cleaners - even a fresh loaf of bread and a qt. of milk! This place is the ideal Caribbean get-a-way! We hope to return there next summer. The owner is great to work with and very helpful with information about the island. Highly recommended!!! Linda and Del 01/12/07

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Guest: G. Goan_HAC67958 (Morristown, TN)
Date of Stay: 11/01/06 Review Submitted: 10/31/06

Crabtree Apartments was the perfect place for us. The beach which is also the backyard was ideal for swimming snorkleing or just lounging. We hardly saw a soul on the beach all week. The apartment is well equipped and had everything we needed. Our favorite place was the verandah sitting and taking in the beautiful view. Hopefully we can return soon!

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Guest: Leslie-Owner Crabtree Apartments
Date of Stay: 09/15/06 Review Submitted: 09/14/06

Hi, Welcome to the Crabtree Apartments Guest Book. We have included it so that as you seach the web for the perfect vacation spot you can hear what our guests have to say about their stay at Crabtree Apartments. Here are a few comments that our guests have sent to me. Enjoy. "Well thank you so much the apartment was just fine,better that we imagined.We were both very at home and loved the view so near to the ocean just splendid.What also was great was to have the basics already there ie; salt pepper coffee washing up liquid so very considerate and much appreciated." Diana-London "We had the BEST honeymoon imaginable. The place was beautiful, perfect, even better than expected. We can't WAIT to come back for a second honeymoon really soon." Don-VA "The trip was fantastic, and extremely relaxing!...The house is great, and the beach is beautiful. I actually preferred our beach to any other we went to... Anyway, really great vacation, and you guys have an amazing home there. I wish I lived closer! Thanks again, and hopefully we will go back to Grand Turk soon! Alana-CA "We loved it, I can't wait to bring my daughter back, she will love it." Pam-NC

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