Island House: Modern suites w/ pool, tropical gardens & incredible water views

About Donna

My husband and I moved to Grand Turk from the UK, 17 years ago. My Father had just retired from a career where he travelled the world, and bought this property to renovate into short term rental units. He always loved Grand Turk and fell in love with one special person, his wife and my mother, who he met here in 1962. After all the globe-trotting, they eventually came back to Grand Turk. My father, being my father, could not sit still for 5 minutes so Island House was born…and didn’t take long for me to follow. It was either, the grey skies of London or the magnificent blues of Grand Turk (where I had been visiting since I was 8 years old)…a no brainer! I was involved with the set up and running of Island House for much of this time. Both parents have now passed away but what they started carries on today. I live in onsite, so I will be on hand to help with anything or give recommendations on where to go and what to do. I can arrange car or golf car rental, pick up from airport and show you where everything is. -Donna

Donna purchased this apartment in 1992

Why Donna chose Cockburn Town

Firstly, Grand Turk is a magical, relaxing island, but it is not for everyone. The glitz and glamour is in Providenciales our bigger sister island. In Grand Turk, you will find a genuine laid-back Caribbean island. Donkeys, horses and goats roam the streets, freely. People are friendly and greet you. The beaches are beautiful….and you can still find a spot with no people even when the cruise ship is in. Although we are not directly on the beach, nothing is far here… the whole island is 7 miles long by 1.5 miles wide. A car is included and is yours throughout your stay. We also have bicycles if you are feeling energetic. If you are like me, I never go anywhere unless I have a vehicle. You see so much more of the place and you can go exploring the less travelled parts of the island which are just as beautiful. If you want to eat out, the Bohio restaurant is a 5 minute drive away and the “strip” 10 minutes max. The owner is nearby if you run into any difficulties like locking your key inside...it happens! And I am always happy share my local knowledge. We have daily housekeeping every day except for Sunday at no extra charge.

What makes this apartment unique

Island House rests atop a peaceful hillside that allows you to truly escape it all. We have a pool…not all properties on Grand Turk have one. On days were the sea might get rough, you can still enjoy the water. We also have other units so if you have a bigger party, your friend’s family can all stay. We have a beautiful, peaceful garden with humming birds and if you are lucky you might see a flock of flamingos flying down the creek in front of the property around sunset. We have the perfect property for private functions. Our multi-level patio, with outdoor grill overlooks the pool and creek and is perfect for weddings and private parties.