My wife and I had the pleasure of spending almost the entire month of January in "Turtle", the first floor of the Love Villas. A short review cannot begin to reflect how unique and ideal this property is, which is a reflection of 3 things- the beauty of the island itself, the construction/ location/ furnishing of the villa, and the consummate attention and care of the owner, Richard.
Grand Turk provided a setting of ideal water temperature, multiple hues of blue, long stretches of empty beaches, easy bike rides and quaint walking adventures through the town, and delightful local people. Every day we snorkeled right outside our living room in front of the villa, walked the beach for hours during the day, read books while sitting on the veranda or under the beach umbrellas, and simply enjoying Caribbean life.
The island itself is safe, quaint, friendly, with ample restaurants and stores nearby, but with a pleasantly isolated feel. The scattered cruise ships that port on the other end of the island never impact the serenity and quietness of the villa and beach.
The new villa, incredibly designed and constructed, reflects the attention to detail of the owner. Everything has been considered, from cabinets, appliances, cooking necessities in the kitchen, open living room, quiet bedrooms with plush beds and pristine bathrooms. We cooked fish and lobster on the outside grill, blended drinks in the kitchen, and enjoyed fresh coffee. We had no problem with noise from the other villas, and in fact really appreciated meeting several couples and families coming and going throughout our long stay.
Certainly the key factor to the perfection of this beach vacation is the care which Richard exudes to his guests. He was there to pick us up at the airport, deal with a baggage delay, and walk us through all the pleasantries of the villa. Throughout the rest of our month vacation he would unobtrusively stop by, making sure we had everything we needed, giving helpful advice on restaurants, snorkeling, biking (with included bikes), cruising about with our GEM car (provided by Richard), and any other imaginable need. Time and again, as we ran across people throughout the island, the common commentary was “ah, you’re staying at the best place on the island!”, and “Richard is so honest, impressive, and smart in how he built his building”.
If you’re looking for beautiful waters, tranquil days, and a stellar caretaker, this is the place for you!