Private Beach, Luxurious Outdoor Areas in Turks and Caicos

Beautiful view, very nicely appointed but location and other issues reduce rating to 4 stars

(Northshore, Chicago, IL)
Review submitted: January 14, 2012   Date of arrival: December 15, 2011

The house is beautiful, nicely furnished, and the view is really stunning. However, the private beach description and photo are deceiving. The beach is actually located in front of the vacant lot next door, reached by a rocky narrow pathway (thru which you must daily remove big spider webs - harmless but creepy!), and not suitable for younger children or anyone unsteady or older. The beach is not within view of the house or pool at all - but is in complete view of the house on the other side. It's much closer to that property than Villa Lynda, almost making it seem theirs. As we chose the house specifically because of the private beach, we and our 5 children were very disappointed. Both the dishwasher and spa did not work properly and we were told to try this, try that. They kept assuming we weren't using them properly.It was not until the last day or so of our week+ long stay they determined they were indeed broken and in need of repair, but of course, they couldn't find parts on-island. Hope they were fixed for the people who came in after us! Handwashing dishes for 7 for the week was a drag! Temperatures in December were cool enough to make us wish every day the spa had heat. The house is in a neighborhood, with permenant residents living to the one side, across the street, etc. Their barking and howling dogs were funny on day one, but it got tiresome by the end of the week. Given South Dock is the one place on the island with crime/security concerns, and being so close to South Dock put us a little on edge, but the house has an excellent security system. Yet one day, without prior notice, the villa manager showed up with two "uniformed" security guards (T shirts with the words "security" on them and "gansta" pants) to re-set the security system! Our confidence was shaken. For the money, I would not stay here again, but would return to one of the Ocean Pointe homes, or over at Turtle Cove, or Grace Bay, where we have stayed before. As the owner/manager did not respond to our emails post-stay, about the issues mentioned above, and our strong suggestion they more accurately and honestly explain about the beach, we felt we best provide the truth via this review.

Recommended for: families with teenagers, girls getaway

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Villa Lynda

Review submitted: February 9, 2011   Date of arrival: January 1, 2011

What an incredible stay. The Villa Lynda met and exceeded our expectations. The villa was beautiful and elegant. Great location, very private, and at the same time close enough to beautiful Taylor beach!! Our property manager was very friendly and helpful. TCI is a place where you can do everything or absolutely nothing but listen to the waves.
What Could be done better: No need to change anything

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Review submitted: April 29, 2010   Date of arrival: January 8, 2010

My husband and I vacation often in the Turks and Caicos, however this was our first time visiting Villa Lynda. This is by far our favorite place to stay in the Turks. Villa Lynda is the pinnacle of luxury and with the hours my husband and I work we want nothing more than to relax, relax, relax. The kitchen was fully stocked upon our request, the pool sparkling and the beds were the so comfortable. My favorite part was probably waking up in the morning and sitting on the terrace with fresh fruit listening to the sweet sounds of the ocean. I can’t wait to vacation in the Turks again!

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