We had a great experience in this villa. We found the value to be very good, especially as compared to some pricier villas. We liked that the house is nice and authentic, as compared to other villas recently built clearly to be rentals. The pool size is nice, pretty much full size. The grounds are beautiful. The canal water is as blue as in the pictures. We caught some fish in the canal (Jacks and a Bonefish), saw a sea turtle multiple times and saw a big ray right off the edge of the property. Having the paddleboards was great, a fun way to explore the beautiful canal. The kitchen has all you need. The basement area was great for the kids to hang out.
While we are not Turks & Caicos experts, staying in the Leeward Settlement seems to be the right move, unless you are determined to stay in a resort to have resort amenities. The Leeward Settlement is consistently safe and upscale. There are some quiet and beautiful beaches on the east and north coast of Leeward you can quickly get to. It is a short drive to the heart of Grace Bay and the Bight Beach, which are in the heart of the resorts with wide beaches and perfectly clear water (but more people than the Leeward beaches). In these places you can find free parking, if you want bring your own chairs or pay reasonable prices for sun loungers, bring your own food/drinks or walk up to the resort restaurants and other restaurants.
Richard was a great host, great communication, clearly wanted to ensure we had a great experience.