North Caicos is not for everyone. If you want nightlife, many excursions, shopping, even movies, go elsewhere. But if you want a quiet, unspoiled beach on the most beautiful clear water you will ever see, in a totally relaxed and friendly place, then N. Caicos may be for you. And if it is, this villa is the perfect spot. (PS: No town means no lights so the most beautiful sky full of stars you can see on Earth today.)

Tucked away on Whitney Beach among around ten other houses, this property was set up perfectly for a party of two couples like ours. A few steps above the beach, the veranda gives you an amazing view of the clear turquoise water, with comfortable seating (or lie in one of the hammocks in the shade or lounges in the sun). Inside, there's a well-equipped kitchen, spacious living area, two comfortable bedrooms (nice queen beds) with a shared bathroom. A 2nd bathroom is beach level) Couldn't have been nicer. Mac, the caretaker who is always available and has all the answers. Amazing guy!

So what else is nearby? Walk 800 steps up the beach and you are at a great restaurant (Silver Palm). Call in advance to make sure they have your fav dish (awesome fish or lobster). Walk maybe twice as far the other way for lunch at the Barracuda beach bar (it was ok for a burger/rum punch--cash only!). Or walk inland a couple of blocks to see Big Josh at his bar for a beer and lots of stories. That's about it in walking distance. Driving (on the left!) there are several other small, but quite satisfactory restaurants, and a couple of small groceries where you can find almost anything you need (except, our week Diet Coke--go figure). Recommend My Dees for breakfast, groceries and liquor.

What about downside? The biggest one is that the house water comes from a rainwater cistern. While fine for bathing/washing, you have to be careful not to use too much, as it is limited, (Drinking water is bottled, so fine.) When there is wind, no worries but don't go outside in the evening without bug spray if there is not! And again, don't expect any kind of city life beyond reggae at lunch at Miss B's place.

And of course, there is very limited infrastructure. Internet is very good, but the power fails frequently for minutes at a time. Primary roads are good but turn off and you are usually on very poor dirt. Our rental cars (on both Provo and NC) were horrible, but contributed to the adventure

All in all we loved it.

Cheers!