Villa Serene - Sapodilla Beach and Chalk Sound

We decided to take a last minute vacation to TCI so our choices were pretty limited based on our needs and price point. I’ll jump right in!

Pros:

- Great location! Right across from sapodilla beach, and less than 5 minutes away from taylor bay beach. We have 3 kids ages 7, 5, and 1, and these 2 beaches are perfect for little kids! So beautiful, shallow, and calm, especially Taylor.

- Beautiful view of Chalk Sound from pool area! There are also 2 kayaks available to use, one is big enough for a family. We went kayaking with kids a few times and fed the iguanas some kale. Water in most of that area is very shallow, my 7 year old got off to swim in the middle of the sound.

- Pool has a lot of privacy!

- Right next to Las Brisas. Their bfast is good, and big portions.

- Helpful staff, we needed them to come out to fix a few things and they came immediately.

Cons:

- Having no AC in the main unit was extremely annoying. In August heat with all the windows open, fans on, at night, it was still unbearable. We wouldnt have minded paying extra to use the AC in there. With the stifling heat, there was always a smell in that area, even tho we threw trash out and kept dishes clean

- Ants everywhere on kitchen counters. 5 minutes after we checked in, we opened a bag of chips and put it on counter, within 2 minutes it had tiny ants all over it. So be careful and keep everything in fridge!

- With no AC in the main area, we used the deck, but couldn’t use it a lot at night b/c there aren’t enough lights there. It was pretty dark, especially for the kids. Having lights by the round sofa would’ve been nice.

- Light didnt work in pool

- We went for a week, but by day 5, our pool had fungus growing on the walls. Right before we checked out, someone came to clean it.

- Some locks don’t work, a main area door had 3 locks and all 3 didn’t work. They tried to fix, but couldnt. We had to leave that area unlocked at all times.

- Our bedroom door handle fell off, but thankfully the other lock worked.

- If you have little kids, the 2 seperate areas might be more of an annoyance for you. We thought it may be worth it bc baby was sleeping in our room, but we couldnt hang out there even at night because of the heat and smell. And it was too dark and too many mosquitos outside.

- The washer leaks a lot of water, they tried to fix, but wasn’t resolved when we left.

Overall, the location makes up for some of these minor issues. And we appreciated the larger kayak.

We can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay at Villa Serene. From the view to the privacy to the close proximity to the beach and such great kayaking...we couldn't have asked for more. The house was wonderfully appointed, the pool was so refreshing, the rooms were very comfortable...it was just the perfect place for us and our two kiddos! We would absolutely stay again and recommend to anyone making a trip to Provo! Sapodilla Bay and Chalk Sound was the PERFECT part of the island for our family!

Sapodilla beach access is really easy - just across the street. Views from the back deck are stunning and the back deck and pool area were a quiet little private oasis in large part due to the mature landscaping. Plunge pool was perfect and refreshing. Property is well equipped - really everything you need. Beds and furniture were very comfortable. Property was spotlessly clean and has clearly been very well taken care of. Property management company and owner were both friendly and helpful. Highly recommend if looking to stay on Chalk Sound.

Our group of four adults spent ten days together at Villa Serene. This was our first trip to Turks & Caicos. We all agree that the accommodations and its location were great. The layout of the two separate structures adjoined by the spacious deck was something we really liked. The landscaping provided privacy from neighbors (who we hardly ever heard) and the buildings themselves afforded privacy from the street side. Nearly every morning, we walked down the back steps to the Chalk Sound and went for a kayak paddle. We also loved walking down the front steps and across the road to Sapodilla Bay, a lovely beach with clear, calm waters, perfect for small kids to play in or adults like us to relax in (or enjoy our afternoon cocktail). One of our party members was coping with a back issue and thoroughly enjoyed the pool at the house- really, the set up was just great for our needs! An added bonus was having the restaurant Las Brisas virtually next door to the Villa. We ate there several times, including breakfast, lunch and dinner. On several occasions, we sat on our deck in the evening and heard their live music- not too loud, just right. Our day trips kept us pretty busy, so the convenience of having this restaurant right next door was really great. We tried several other restaurants on the island and all agree that Las Brisas was the best food and service we encountered. We were disappointed at not seeing much wildlife, but assume that was due to the hurricanes. However, if we were to visit T&C again, all four of us agree that we would absolutely consider staying again at Villa Serene.

The home is loved and cared for by the owners. It is in a Serene area with easy access to the beautiful beach. We will definitely return to this beautiful home in cooler months. There is no AC in the main living areas. The main home is extremely warm without AC. Yes there are 3 sets of french doors in the main home to open for a breeze. Unfortunately while we stayed in July, the mosquitos and horseflies didn't allow us to open these doors and or enjoy the main home. The outside deck has no shaded areas.