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Scott & Dana Jurak ● P. O. Box 752, Providenciales ● Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies USA mailing address: 2804 Regal Rd. ● Suite 100 ● Plano, TX 75075 ● USA office phone: 972-964-4000 Provo phone & fax: 649-941-7440 USA phone which rings to us in Provo: 972-747-7575 USA fax which rings to us in Provo: 214-206-8600 email: Relax@CrystalSandsVilla.com |
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We feel that our villa is quite lovely and very well maintained by us
Owners...who live on the island! We take pride in providing a truly luxurious
villa in a perfect dreamy vacation spot! Right on the Beach! Our guests have
repeatedly indicated that they are surprised that it is so much better than
they expected...and they expected a lot! We have a wonderfully spacious
villa. It is kept up beautifully. It is clean and neat. The swimming pool is
perfect for cooling off! The grounds are full of prolific, flowering plants.
The hammocks, the chairs and the shady areas are ideal for relaxing! And the
location is the best on the island. The beach is quiet, calm and pristine.
The sand is sugary white! And we are close to everything! Come visit Provo
and stay with us! We would love to have you! ...Dana & Scott
Here are some of our guests' comments (not in any order!): Paradise is certainly what we found here at your villa! So many memories of walking down to the beach, dining on the patio, and family gatherings at the pool! We were impressed with the reknown chefs at so many restaurants. Exploring the island was fascinating from collecting conch on Long Bay Beach, snorkeling on Grace Bay, dining on Turtle Cove, and our favorite swimming spot was right here in Sapodilla Bay! Enjoyed our chats with you and wish you well in all your endeavors on the island. We hope to return to enjoy your paradise! Bill and Sandy, Dennis and Shirley, Lisa and John, Meghan and Kurt
This spot truly is paradise. We enjoyed our week here and will definitely recommend to anyone who is coming this way for vacation. The diving is great. It was a great place to celebrate anniversaries. We had one couple celebrate their 25th and one their 21st. We were able to buy lobster from a boat that was anchored in front of the house. It was a great meal and a great way to start the week. Gladwin, Wendy and Isaac (NC) Best of luck in all your ventures.
Dana & Scott have a great villa here and being “on island’ landlords makes a difference in having a top quality home. We took both floors – kids downstairs and adults upstairs – great for them and for us. Scuba diving was great – we dove with both Provo Divers and Flamingo Divers. Both offered small groups in different dive locations. Expect a call from Capt. Bill of Outback Adventures. See his ad in the magazines. It’s a great trip for the day with unique snorkeling at Turtle Rock (that’s the rock in the distance you can see from the balcony), then pirates cave to see actual treasure maps – just go. Have fun. Martin and Lucy, Houston, TX
Thanks for the memories! We loved our stay here and kept wondering where you live; because how could you have a place like this and not live here? Wonderful time for kids and adults! So peaceful. We loved it! We have named the lizards, butterflies & hummingbirds. And after Captain Bill’s trip, we are going home with real conch shells we found; not bought. It was heavenly here – and everyone is right - after visiting Grace Bay, you simply long to return to “our” bay! Deborah, Jacob, Greg & Kate, Virginia
Thanks for the great memories staying in your villa! This was the first time traveling with our 5 yr. old twins and a 2 year old. We were a little leery, but all went well! The loved snorkeling on Reef Peepers & the Glow worm cruise with Capt. Bill! Your house is beautiful and I am in tears as I leave this paradise. I take with me many memories with my family & our friends who stayed here. Again, it’s a beautiful place and we hope to be back! Our best to you. Sue, Mike, Lila & Carl (5) & Curt & Alan (2) “The Ernst” from N.J.
Dana & Scott (and anyone reading this!)
We had an absolute wonderful 2 weeks in your fabulous villa. Sapodilla Bay is without a doubt the best beach on the island. It’s like a giant swimming pool! We found many establishments closed due to it being the “off season”, but since we mostly wanted to lounge, it was fine by us! Some things we did do include finding the Sapodilla Hill Rock carvings, going SNUBA diving with Jody at Coral Gardens, and Captain Bill’s pirate excursion. If Captain Bill calls you to go – GO! The captain and crew are jovial & entertaining and you won’t find a better deal (check the desk drawer for a card/brochure) We ate at the Saltmills Café, Bella Luna Ristorante, The Sharkbite Café and Baci Ristorante. All are fabulous! The conch fritelle at Bella Luna, the chili fries at Sharkbite (and 50 cent wing night on Mondays!), the chicken club at the Saltmills Café, and pizza at Baci – all to die for! Try some conch! Also be sure to stop by Mama’s gift shop at Ports of Cal, if for nothing else but to meet Mama! We loved watching the anole and curly tailed lizards run around the gardens surrounding the villa – and they are only found on these islands! We also enjoyed watching the various birds and bugs, and have taken quite a liking to the bland-and-silver Agriope Orb weaver spider that likes to build her web in the bushes near the lower level patio. She is quite big and eats tons of bugs, so please leave her be! (She is not dangerous at all!) Do you love dogs? Then maybe you’d like to volunteer as a courier for a puppy to reach it’s new home. The “Potcake” dogs here on the island are very special and the people over at Potcake Place help them find homes both here, and in other countries. They rely on volunteers to help transport puppies to other airports, and it will cost you nothing! We are taking a little pup with us back to Los Angeles, where his new mom will be anxiously awaiting him at the airport. If you think you can handle an extra carry on bag, and this sounds rewarding to you, the give Natalie a call over at the Potcake Place – you won’t regret it! I’m sure I’m forgetting things, but there has been too much fun to jot it all down! Thanks again, Scott & Dana! You are beautiful people with a beautiful home. We wish you all the best in the future and hope to someday see you again! Sincerely, Randy & Kris – (our honeymoon!) Garden Grove, CA
Thanks for all your wonderful hospitality and attention to our creature comforts. Cathy and I both thank you for the vision ou had to build Crystal Sands and for your perseverance to see the project through. You’ve created a special place to de-stress and spiritually renew. This is our 5th trip to TCI and our experience here at Crystal Sands has made it the best so far. Hope to see you again in the not too distant future. P.S. The boating day was awesome. Brian and Cathy, Westchester, PA
We had a wonderful time on Sapodilla Bay. Your home is beautiful and I took many pics to show to friends and family with a plan to send you lots of business! Please enjoy the Shiraz and Soave. Hope to see you again soon. All the best, Valerie, Craig and MaryAnn, Brampton, ON, and Carey, N.C.
First of all, What a sunset! Nothing better than a glass of wine and good company to make this place paradise. We enjoyed everything this beach has to offer. Happy Holidays. Blake, Kristin - SLC, Utah
What a great beach house! We enjoyed the fabulous beach and sunsets. Thank you for sharing a piece of your paradise with us. We hope to come back soon to visit. Lisa, Jeff & McKenna, Dallas, TX
You lucky dogs! What a place. Can’t wait to come back! I just need to sell everything I own. Won’t take long. Thanks. Tracy & Todd, Orange County, CA
What a wonderful location you have for this place. We drove to every beach on this island and Sapodilla Bay is, by far, the best beach here! It was perfect for all our children. They snorkeled, looked for starfish and built countless sand castles. We never once had to worry about them getting swept out to sea! We went to eat at a few places. Our favorite was the “Iguana” Restaurant in the Saltmills Plaza. Great food, drinks and service. Pizza Pizza. Tiki Hut on Wed night – if you want chicken or ribs & nothing else. We got take-out a lot from “Chicken, Chicken”. Ribs are great. Chicken wings are cheap – our kids love it! Da Conch Shack is good too – watch the guys collect the conchs from the water and “de-shell” them! Across the road from here is the Las Brisas Restaurant – convenient and not too bad of a place. We also tried “O’Soleil”. When Captain Bill from Outback Adventures calls, just book the trip. It’s a very entertaining way to see the south side of the island and the pirate’s cave is awesome! The submarine ride at Turtle Cove is great, too – especially for young kids too small to snorkel. The Conch Farm is neat to see – tours are very short (10 min or so), but cool to see how they grow. Wonderful views and sunsets, lots of privacy and beautiful weather. What more could you ask for! Roy & Marie, Dawn, Dayna, Erin & Kirk, Spedden, Alberta, Canada
Blue-green water Soft sands Waving palms Simple pleasures Crystal Sands Villa Thank you for helping us experience the wonder Laurel & Tony, Raleigh, NC
Happy New Year! Thanks so much, Dana Scott – we had the best holiday ever! Who would have imagined waking up on Christmas Eve with nothing to do but relax! – PRICELESS! We loved so much about the island – your place is beautiful and had everything we needed, the food here is great – Hemmingways & Baci were two favorites. The kids (all 6, ages 5-16) had so much fun just playing on the beach and in the beautiful calm ocean. We loved exploring some highlights – The dolphin coming up to our boat to say “hello” in Grace Bay (and me jumping in to swim with her!) Breathtaking sunsets! Sea turtles in Coral Gardens The rainbow over turtle rock Finding amazing shells at the deserted island Looking at the stars at night – and seeing a shooting star Tubing and “almost” seeing a shark! Getting to know you guys! Thanks again for everything! Hopefully, we’ll be back someday! The C Family: Lori, Chip, Anthony (16), Andrew (16), Ally (8) Malvern, PA
Our family has enjoyed the 2 weeks. Walking out to the beach has been so convenient for the little ones (ages 4 & 3) without having to “pack up”. We’re all well rested and relaxed. Thank you!! The E family, Massachusetts
Words cannot begin to express the wonderful time we all had. Beautiful house, location & the best sunset in the world. We cannot wait to come back. I will never forget my shark snorkel experience in Grace Bay. He was huge (25% larger). You both are the nicest down home people in the world. Great location, Great Beach. Thank you for allowing us to stay at Crystal Sands. This is the best trip we have been on, not to mention the best place on the island. Can’t wait to come back, can’t wait to see you two again. Thanks so much! Jose, Jamie, Derby, Kansas, USA
Thank you! Your friendship has become very special to us! Looking forward to 2009! You are the best! Thank you for sharing your faith with us! It is so important to us! Fondly, Susie & Skip
What a perfect spot to enjoy the island! Great diving, private beach, lobster straight off the boat. We are heading home to a blizzard and will miss the warmth & beautiful colors. Some suggestions Great service at Ocean Vibes dive shop Wonderful food at Coco Bistro You can purchase lobster directly from the fishermen. Orly & Steve [Editor’s note: You have to find the fisherman, of course!]
Thanks for a wonderful place. We have been on 25 or so islands in the Caribbean and this one is in our top five. It is wonderful for children with the shallow water with little current. We saw huge stingrays, many fish and one curious turtle. The island had good food, but little shopping which was good for my wallet. We were the only people on the beach almost everyday. We visited every beach on the map. It was time wasted. This beach is it. It is even better than Grace Bay. Thanks for the hammocks. A Great touch. Kids loved the pool. I suggest to other guests to try the Conch Shack for local flavor. Conch fritters rule! We have sailed by these islands countless times and said we would go there one day. (WELL WE DID IT.) And thanks to you and your cool laid back place, we're glad we did. Thanks. Steve & Valarie, Eric & Morgan, Knoxville, TX A Pirates Life for Me!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your house. It was all we hoped it would be, wonderful home, great location. Our time here flew by too quickly. Some of the things we enjoyed during our stay: Trip to Amanyara/Malcolm Beach. We had a great lunch there, the best meal we had on the island. Restaurants we enjoyed: Da Conch Shack, Tiki Hut, Hemingways We took a 3 hour boat ride with J&B Tours, visited islands and snorkeled. We enjoyed the reef at Smith's Beach and Whitehouse Beach. We flew to Grand Turk for the day, Fabulous Place! A true island experience. Thank you. (NYC) & (Mich)
What a wonderful vacation! We couldn't have asked for a nicer place to stay! Your gardens and view of the ocean were a delight to wake up to each morning. We also loved watching the sunset over the ocean and seeing the stars at night. We enjoyed dining at Bay Bistro and Hemingways. We also liked the local taste of da Conch Shack for lunch. We will have many wonderful memories of our vacation to the Turks and Caicos and our stay at Crystal Sands Villa. Thank you, Scott and Dana Sincerely, Eric & Erin, Reedsburg, WI
Thank you so much for a fabulous vacation spot. It's going to be tough going back to Minnesota; away from the sun, sand and beautiful blue waters. We have appreciated all of your suggestions - Mickey and Jayne at Flamingo Divers were great! We enjoyed every meal whether it was Pizza, Pizza on your patio overlooking the ocean, Da Conch Shack for some local flair, and Coco Bistro for one of our favorite meals ever! Many thanks for opening your home ~ will leave with great memories...and a nice tan. John and Mandy, St. Paul, MN
Savannah, GA Fantastic house, great planning and design on your parts. We came with our daughter, son-in-law, 2 year old grandson and their nanny. We had the downstairs, they had the upstairs. Your landscaping is beautiful - another great job. Finally, the beach is perfect for young children. I have never seen a better beach for kids under 5 or 6. It is also wonderful for adults. This is a gorgeous and peaceful spot. We ate at Shark Bite twice and loved it. The Tiki Hut had atmosphere but the food was just so-so. Ate at Coco Bistro on our last night and it was the best - not on the water but what a lovely setting in their outdoor garden. The staff was wonderful and the food divine. Snorkeled the wreck out by the orange buoy - a good location. Saw many lobsters, some barracuda and lots of the unusual Caribbean fish. Biggest negative was South Dock Rd. which was not road for the first four days of out stay. However, they have been black-topping it for the past four days and it will probably be fine for your next guests. All in all, a great house in a great location. We had a good time. Bill B.
All that Bill says is true. The garden, the beach, the house, the butterflies, the humming birds, the spitting crabs, the pool, the stars - everything was lovely. Thank you for sharing your beautiful spot. Ouida WOW! What a fantastic location Crystal Sands Villa has! This was a surprise 40th birthday trip – our first time to TCI – and we enjoyed every minute! We had some rainy issues to work around each day…but when you’re on “Island Time”…who cares!! The grounds, the pool, the entertaining lizards, the sunsets were all fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed the ground level suite with easy access to the beach (since we were there ALL day!!) We had great dining experiences everywhere we went! Shark Bite. Tiki Hut. Magnolia was exquisite! Horse-Eye Jacks and Aqua were also fabulous. The girls in the group spent some time at The Regent Palms Spa and had an amazing experience. (Be sure to ask for Earl – he’s fantastic!!) We rented a car and enjoyed navigating left-side driving and “giving way” at all the roundabouts. What fun this trip was. Adults only - 2 brothers and wives – but we KNOW we’ll need to bring our 3 girls back to enjoy the beach. It was too fun. We made some great memories here and hope to return sometime soon! Thanks!Warmly, Todd & Chris, Flower Mound, TX, Jody & Stacey, Dallas, TX WOW! This was truly a dream vacation! We had the greatest time here in Provo at your unbelievable villa. We loved the beautiful beach here at Sapodilla Bay and had some amazing days in the sun. Trip Highlights: #1 – Both boat trips with you guys! The snorkeling and the sight seeing were magnificent!! You both are so welcoming and we are hopeful to another visit here in the future! *Coral Gardens was awesome, too. The sea turtles were so cool. The kids really enjoyed snorkeling! *Restaurants we loved…Gecko, Baci, Hemmingways, Danny Buoys, Aqua, Horse-Eye Jacks, etc. Not one seemed better than the next! *The Chalk Sound iridescent colors are something else to see. *Personally, I really enjoyed running into Silly Creek and spending an hour a day alone in my thoughts. It was very relaxing! Thank you all for all your hospitality and company! Can’t wait to send you the pictures via email! Keep in touch! Happy New Year! Wishing you both the best! Kim, Bill, Billy, Kelly, Kacey, and Aunt Lori, too!, Malvern, PA
(Pictures of 7 happy smiles!) Need we say more! The R family, Chappaqua, NY
Thank you for a lovely time in your wonderful home! The children and adults alike had much fun – relaxing and enjoying the water, sky and island. We loved the ship wreck, the pool and the great house with perfect views. The T-S families, Dallas, Sante Fe
Our Dreamy Vacation Provo, Sapodilla Bay Now when I close my eyes and think “paradise”, this wonderful villa and private beach will come to mind! WOW what more can I say. We are so sad to be leaving but we do know we will be back. I couldn’t think of a better way to spend my 40th birthday! Our children loved the pool!! What a God send. They also loved the geckos, humming birds and local doggies. Your sunsets on this beach are truly amazing. We have many pictures to take home with us. Snorkeling, snuba diving, and diving were enjoyed by all. Mike enjoyed seeing a shark was too close!!! I myself loved the Regent Palms Spa. WOW! I’d come back for that alone! All in all, Dana & Scott, Thank you so much. You both are angels sent from above to share your beautiful home with strangers. You’re always welcome in COLD Canada! This was a trip we all will never forget! Big Hugs XXOO Thank you! Mike, Kari, Jordan, Katie, Jessica, Isabella and Daniel
What a wonderful way to celebrate our 40th anniversary – our whole family together in paradise! We couldn’t have asked for better weather, a more fantastic house or more congenial hosts. My grandson couldn’t have said it better – “I wish my sandcastle could last forever!” Well, our memories will! Fern & Ken, Tolland CT Justin, Adam, Sydney, Karen & Jonathan, Chicago, IL Joel, Vail, CO P.S. Beware of Captain Bill’s Rum Punch! Arrrrrrr!!
You had asked for a list of birds we’d seen and here it is: At Crystal Sands Villa: (15) Ruddy Turnstone (5) Mourning Dove (3) Common Ground Dove (1) Mangrove Cuckoo (2) Ruby Throated Hummingbirds (2) Northern Mockingbird (2) White-eyed Vireo (1) Yellow throated Warbler (2) Prairie Warbler (1) Banana quit From the deck (here): (8) White tailed tropic bird (1) Reddish Egret (3) Caspian Tern (1) Osprey Other birds on the island: Great Egret, Snowy Egret, Am. Oyster-Catcher, Black necked stilt, Am. Kestrel, Rock Pigeon, Bee Hummingbird
Hi! I just want to say that the aloe is a lifesaver. I don’t know if it was just left here or what, but it made every sunburn feel better!! Oh, and I guess I’ll comment on the rest of the vacation here, too. A-MAZ-ING. Period. Incredible view and just perfect weather. Seriously amazing. Thank you so much. Emily, Cincinnati, OH
Thanks for providing this perfect setting for our family reunion. We gathered from Montana, Chicago, NE Ohio, SW Ohio and New Jersey – 13 of us – a lucky number for us as we shared family memories and made some new ones in your delightful beachfront home. Shirley & George
Our week here in this amazing house was just indescribable! It has been the best ever! We had so much fun just walking down to the beach and relaxing and watching the sailboats and beautiful view. The pool was also a hit after spending too much time in the salty ocean. We also took a small hike up Sapodilla Hill and the view was incredible. It gave you an overview of the island. To get to the hill, we walked down the beach to the parking lot and asked security where the opening in the path was. We were lucky enough to be here in time to see the glo worms which was cool and we also went parasailing which was so fun and we went snorkeling on a catamaran. It was very rough, so we didn’t go to the normal spot, but still saw many fish and a huge, huge manta ray. So, if you’re just getting here, enjoy your time because the time sure does fly by! Today we’re leaving and I feel as if we just got here. Or if you are Dana and Scott, thank you times a million! This has been the best vacation ever! Elaine, Westfield, NJ (16) And the sunsets are SO beautiful!! And hard to miss!
Thank you very much for sharing your home. The family reunion was great. Lots of relaxing and visiting. We enjoyed every day – Jerry and Nina, Livingston, MT We had a wonder-filled time! The scenic views and tropical breezes were fantastic. Thanks for your prompt attention to the minor maintenance needs. Jeanette & Hal Thanks for sharing your villa. One suggestion....cut down the bush/tree behind the palm tree. [Editor's note: We did! Now the view is great!] Other than that it was wonderful. There's nothing better than getting up in the morning & strolling the beach. It's amazing the development going on the other side since we were last here. It makes your bay that more peaceful. We went to Grand Turk one day and found it very laid back and quaint. We also did the boat thing one day which we always enjoy. We've been to many islands over the years and each has their pros and cons. (I'm a dog person and it breaks my heart to see all the strays.) I can honestly say when it comes to water and beaches the Turks are number one in my book. We're off to stay on Grace Bay for a few days before heading home. Thanks for a great stay. Bob & Kim, Dallas, TX
We are going home today. We had a fabulous time. There were 8 of us for a week. We rented both homes. We had a great time hanging out at the beach ALL day on a couple of days. Went snorkeling on the Glass Bottom Boat. Made wonderful meals a few nights. Very relaxing vacation. Love the Island! Thanks, Dana & Scott Bill & Sandra - Orlando, FL Karen & Todd - St. Louis, MO Gary & Lisa - Des Moines, IO Linda & Robert - St. Louis, MO
We had an awesome time at the villa, what a beautiful home with an incredible view. The kids had a blast. Joann & Scott, Indpls, Indiana
What a way to relax! The villa was perfect. Definitely Sapodilla Bay is the best beach. Flamingo Divers are great. Thank you Dana & Scott Angela, Roxanne, Barbara, & Connie Myrtle Beach, SC
We had a great vacation - highlights include snorkeling tour, coral reef, and snorkeling on Sapodilla Beach - the best beaches - Malcolm - definitely worth the drive! Grace Bay Beaches and, of course, right here in Sapodilla Bay. We ate out for lunch and supper every day - enjoyed Mango Reef and Orchid - driving was a challenge for us with little kids - eating our is not a relaxing experience with a 1 yr. Old, 2 yr. Old, 4 yr old and 5 yr. Old! There were 12 of us here - the house was very comfy! Definitely a place we would recommend. Chris & Endre, Adam, Jace & Riya, Jerry Celeste, Asia and Jax Cranbrook, BC Canada
We agree with everyone else and loved our stay at the villa! There were 11 of us in the entire villa. We spent many hours enjoying the beach. Our 5 year old grandson loved finding hermit crabs on the beach. Also went to the Tiki Hut - a great place & kid friendly. Chartered a 21 foot boat from Ocean Vibes and went on a 5 hour tour which included snorkeling, Iguana Island, sand dollar searching and much more! Ask for Flex if you go.
Chuck & Barb, Rochester, NY Sandy and Rick, Ryan 9, & Jonathan 7, Rochester, NY Jell & Christy, Nashville, TN Jake 5, Sydnye 3 & Luke 1 2
We are so lucky to have spent two wonderful weeks at your most memorable villa. Location is everything, especially with 3 kids - We never felt so relaxes on any other vacation. We were literally 10 steps from the beach. Thank you for the opportunity to stay here....it's really Paradise Montreal, OC Canada
Thank you for a great stay! We went to the Beach every day. We loved Tiki Hut's Wednesday special and watching the sunset! Hope to stay here soon! Ali, age 10 PA
Thank you for a great stay. I like playing in the sand. I also like snorkeling with my sister and my dad. Mia age 6, Phila, PA
Thank you for a wonderful experience at your place. This is heaven on earth. The beach is so relaxing and quiet. It almost seems like we own a piece of the beach for ourselves. Thank you so much for a wonderful vacation. Ellie & Les, Bethlehem, PA P.S. I will be looking into renting again for our family. We have 3 boys - 3 grandchildren, one son married, no child, one son and girlfriend, one son married with 3 child.
A week in Paradise! We have enjoyed our time here so much! All the stress of daily life disappears so quickly. The house is so comfortable, beach is the best and we ate ourselves around the island! We all agreed our favorite meal was at Magnolias which we saved for the last night. The food was wonderful, view spectacular and the wait staff friendly! Can't wait to join you again. Beth & Tom, Orono, Maine Lisa & Tom, Old Town, Maine
What a wonderful time we had for our two weeks!! Waking up to the view every morning was truly a blessing. It's been like living in paradise. The water was perfect, not many shells but that's okay. Only a few rainy days kept us out of the water. This island is probably one of the most beautiful in all the Caribbean!! The house is designed perfectly for rest and relaxation, form the hammocks to the palapas. Thanks for a great vacation.
To All Who Come After
You should know: Crystal Sands Villa at the Beach Is a beautiful Woman Or handsome man Who's unaware of its own charms And therefore appealingly modest While startlingly brilliant. His turquoise eyes seldom blink Her gentle snores lull You to sleep Under a gauzy night. Beware! For you will never Want to leave. Not even to visit The Conch farm Which you must Or to sail A hobiecat From the Beach At Ocean Beach West Under the friendly Guidance of Michael (Be careful not to jump Off the boat With your camera strapped to you) Or to eat By the Harbor At the Tiki Hut Or on the Fly From Lamonts. Don't shop at IGA Unless you savor Sticker Shock. Instead, stay And stay With this beautiful Woman Or handsome man Staring into his turquoise eyes Or napping in her hammocks Wrapped in her gentle snores And refraining from combing His tangled palm trees. I haven't left But I suspect I will long to return Long after I'm gone And remember this As though it were A delicious dream.
Oh, what a wonderful vacation we have had! We used to own a house in Cayman kai on Grand Cayman and were looking for something as secluded, beautiful and great for children - we found it! The house was well appointed and the sunsets from the second floor are fabulous! The best part for us was the fact that our two year old son was able to go so far out into the ocean, not get tumbled by waves and play, play, play! The toy closet was GREAT! We made friends with a couple having dinner at Shark Bite the first night here. They are living on a sail boat with their 2 year old and they anchored in the bay so the kids could play and we could go out together. We ate at: Shark Bite - very good! We liked grouper in curry sauce. Tiki Hut - very dry fish, but nice atmosphere Orchid - (at the Alexandra - We really liked this and the film festival was going on at the same time and was a blast!) Coco Bistro - Oh my God! Not on the ocean but BEAUTIFUL and Sooooo good! Please try - Yum, yum, yum! We dove with Caicos Adventures & Flamingo Divers & did a night dive with Mathew at Caicos Adventures. The night dive was one of the best I have ever done. Caicos was great with really good boats and not crowded until our last day. Flamingo is wonderful people. They don=t take more than 8 divers. We liked going to French Key best. G-Spot & Rock 'n Roll - Have fun! We will miss this place and will look back at our pics with fond memories. Thank you so much Scott & Dana! We loved it. Heather, Russ, Michael Angele & Bill & Ouida Jacksonville, FL
We can't believe this week has already ended! It's amazing how fast it went! We had a wonderful time. The house and surroundings were beautiful. We had a day or two of bad weather and although the other beaches were rough, our Sapodilla Bay remained so tranquil, as usual. The only thing we and our friends who stayed below us could recommend is to remove the big tree (bush?) In front of the large palm tree on the beach. It would open up the view to the beach so much! [Editor's note again: We did! The bush grows like crazy here!]We were here once before on Provo five years ago and it's incredible how much it's changed. We tried to so some different things this time, so went to Grand Turk, which we really enjoyed. It is lovely, clean and quaint with its own charm. We took Air Turks and Caicos which was less expensive than SkyKing. We had to go see the new Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville! Then, David played golf at the Provo Golf Course and one day we chartered a boat and captain to go island hopping and snorkeling. We would strongly recommend Capt. Sammy who was about a third of what the large charger companies were charging. He is out of Leeward Marina. We hate to go and look forward to returning - thanks! Davie & Hiromi - Dallas, TX
This is our last full day here. I can't believe it's come to an end! We couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate our 8th anniversary! We also consider it the honeymoon we never had! I learned to snorkel this week and Jeff went snorkeling for the first time in about 25 years. We say so much on our first snorkel trip to Coral Gardens: A shark, several barracudas, three sea turtles, a sting ray, a puffer fish, several sea urchins, a lobster, a sea cucumber, parrot fish (lots), a grouper. I couldn't have asked for a better first snorkel experience. I know we had a list of things we wanted to do while we were here, but time just seemed to fly. We'll just have to come back so we can finish our list! Thank you Scott & Dana for sharing this beautiful place with us. We will remember this trip for years to come!! Beautiful water, wand, beaches, sunsets, wonderful friends...who could ask for a better vacation?! Paige & Jeff Allen, TX USA
Dana & Scott, thanks so much for renting your amazing villa! It was our family's first time away at Christmas and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We have previously stayed at Beaches and rented a different villa on Grace Bay Beach but this one was so perfect. It was the first vacation my husband & I could actually sit on the beach and let the kids go in and out of the water on their own. It's so calm and predictable and definitely the best beach on the island. We went deep sea fishing with Gwendolyn for a half day (excellent). Reef Peepers 2 day boat cruise (great for little kids), conch farm, Beaches Day Pall (call way in advance to reserve, expensive but worth it) - nobody checks bracelets because there aren't any! So, once you are in, you are like any other guest. The holiday was amazing and enjoyed by all the kiddies Kiera (2), Jack (3), Jade (5) and Anna (9). Having both the downstairs and upstairs units was very convenient & spacious. The view from the hammocks upstairs on the balcony was priceless. I will be dreaming about it as soon as we return home. Happy Holidays & all the best for the New year! Toronto, ON Canada
Thanks so much Dana & Scott for the use of the Penthouse during our stay here in Turks and Caicos. You have a great place here and the view is spectacular. We enjoyed the privacy of the beach (would have loved to have the use of a kayak) and enjoyed cooking in. The kitchen had everything we needed (first time I've made muffins in a casserole dish, but they turned out great!) We enjoyed barbecuing on the deck. You have a lovely home here and we'd love to return someday! Georgina & David (Ft. McMurray, AB, Canada)
The memories we will take home to Virginia are enough to get me through 2007! The sunsets you will never want to miss, even one, they are truly a gift every evening!! You can explore the island, have some great meals out (Magnolias a must), casual dining at Grace Bay Point Grace Terrace for lunch spectacular). But you will always want to rush home to Crystal Sands to our little Sapodilla Bay. If you're looking for anything more than what is free, the beautiful turquoise waters, the sunsets on the upper deck, a possible rainbow, (we had two), you've missed the gift from Dana & Scott. Today, I am relaxed, refreshed and will keep these beautiful memories of our little Sapodilla Bay in my heart as long as I can. Until next time....John & Charlotte
Wow - what a way to spend my 30th birthday! I can't explain how beautiful it is here, especially at night when the sun is going down. The water is perfect for kids - warm & calm & a mecca for starfish! This was a dream come true & I can't wait to come back & share the experience all over again. I want my children to come back over & over again so the memory of here lives on forever. Keli, Hope (6) & Faith (3) Stone Kansas
Dana & Scott - We made our dream come true and it was everything and more....Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us! Please keep in touch...I feel we made special friends. Fondly Skip & Susie Deily, Kansas
What a delightful 10 days we have spent at Crystal Sands on Sapodilla Bay! The weather was perfect for our winter getaway and the celebration of our 43rd wedding anniversary. We so enjoyed the amenities of the Penthouse - especially the porch viewing the water and the sunsets. We met some very interesting "boaties". They added flavor to the beach. We ventured away from Crystal Sands from time to time but both agreed the best place was this location on Sapodilla Bay. It is truly peaceful and beautiful. Enjoyed meeting the two of you. Good luck with your island ventures. Susy & Jim
We have had a fantastic vacation! We found out that our one year old loves the beach too! The view from the balcony made us feel like we were sitting on the beach all day long The modern conveniences (internet, TV, AC) were icing on the cake. I don't think we ever quite figured out what the right size coffee filter is, but again it was great to have such conveniences! WE are returning home tan and happy. We will definitely be back! David, Kerri & Nate Dallas, TX
We have certainly enjoyed our week long stay here at Crystal Sands Villa. The beach was great for the kids (Sara, 7, Kevin, 4 & Emma, 2) as well as for the adults,. We say 3 stingrays from the balcony. The sunsets were amazing!! Snorkeling at Coral Gardens was great...some of us saw a turtle!! Took a 12 day tour with J&B Tours to Little Water Cay, Water Cay and Parrot Cay....they also take you to a beach where we ALL found sand dollars!! We also went on the Undersea Explorer which was awesome!
Thank you for allowing us to stay at your wonderful villa. We have great memories and pictures to always remind us of this great place! Now we head back to reality...a Nor Easter snow storm predicted..!!!
Mike, Tara and Emma Eric, Jill, Kevin & Sara
End of week. Loved the place. Sorry we didn’t get to mingle with you guys. [We were on vacation ourselves!] Everybody needs a vacation, even if it’s from their own paradise. Thanks so much. (Anyone “Coyoba” is a good bet for food). Troy & Kevin
Our week enjoying your piece of paradise has come to an end and I am kicking myself for not booking two weeks! But it wouldn’t be any easier to leave after two weeks, either. Your beautiful home was/is far beyond anything we could have dreamed. We drove around the entire island and did not find one other spot that we would have rather stayed at. We me out wonderful “downstairs” neighbors and enjoyed visiting with them a time or two, but most of the time, we never even saw each other….and to think I was worried about having to “share our space!” There is more than enough room for everyone!! John & Sarah & family (on one of the sailboats) took us for a wonderful sail & snorkel to Turtle Rock – what a pleasure!! We only dined early and very casually (Shark Bite, Tiki Hut, Hey Jose’s , Gilleys at Leeward, Chicken Chicken and Barefoot Café) so that we wouldn’t have to miss a sunset form our balcony, followed by an evening dip in beautiful Sapodilla Bay. Thanks for the memories of our week in paradise. We hope to return again soon, and to bring friends along.
Jay, Stacey, Jordan (17) and Jared
(13), Cave Creek, Arizona Bring your loved ones and ENJOY paradise. Breckenridge, CO “Café Alpine”
As those who were here before us said…this is truly paradise. Crystal Sands is so beautiful. What a location! The beach here at Sapodilla Bay was lots of fun in the afternoon after coming back from our daily adventures, as was the swimming pool. And the sunsets…WOW! Our adventures out were to Grace Bay (Smith’s Reef and in front of Coral Gardens Hotel) Best snorkeling was in front of Coral Garden…lots of turtles and fish and even a few nurse sharks. Malcolm Beach Road – without a 4WD is not possible. We tried it…don’t do it! Undersea Explorer...lots of fish, a turtle and stingray. Really worth it! Shopping…our favorite store for tee shirts was Mama’s next to Comfort Suites. IGA for groceries. Capt. Bill and the Outback Adventure. If Capt. Bill calls you…GO! He picks you up right here in Sapodilla Bay and will take you to turtle rock, the pirates cave…wherever you want. Eating…Tiki Hut on Wed. night for chicken/ribs, Baci was great for dinner, too. Mostly though we ate right here, the view cannot be beaten! Giggles for ice cream…yummy! Liz’s bakery for fresh baked bread/raisin bread and Danish was a great find. Turn right toward Five Cays. It will be on the right. Water Co from here….right out of first traffic circle, then 2nd right (dirt road) by Universal Rentall. Thank you so much…We loved every minute! Chris, Sue & Christie Portland, CT Richard & Sheila Portland, CT We had both floors – 10 of us in total…We will be back!!!
Our criteria this year for choosing a vacation villa were simple: a pool, a breeze, and ON the beach, somewhere in the Caribbean. Not “near” the beach, or “short walk” to the beach, or even “view” of the beach. Crystal Sands definitely meets those criteria! And what a beach it is! WE spent hours snorkeling and floating and just relaxing on the beach and in the transparent waters of the bay. I won’t go through the whole list of things we did on the islands, or the places we ate. Those who’ve commented here before us have described them all well (Thank you!) General comment: The quality of food on Provo is excellent! Enjoy! Jim, Kathy and Bryan Austin, Texas
We had a fabulous time! The house is absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed using the hammock and outdoor seating. We were very spoiled with the short walk to the beach. We can’t wait to tell everyone at home about this beautiful place. Bob & Megan Joe & Maureen
Thank you for a wonderful five days! It is such a beautiful place to share great times with old and new friends alike. The sunshine and sunsets may not have been plentiful this week, but the warmth and beauty shared during our explorations and meals together more than made up for it. I hope we can get together when you come to Atlanta in June. Please know that the welcome mat is always out whenever you head towards Rome! Hoping to see you soon, Sue
From our family to yours – Thank you so much for sharing your paradise with us! The weather has been ideal all week – beautiful blue clear skies, turquoise waters & white sand beaches! The snorkeling was fantastic – Turtle Cove was full of marine life – sting rays, lobster, seat stars & sea turtles – all so vivid and colorful! We especially loved spending our evenings at the Alexandra’s bar to watch the sunset and try to catch a glimpse of that “green flash” – but no luck. The Dream Tours with John was awesome! Such great hosts – an all day event filled with snorkeling, conch diving, a cook-out on a remote island, shell hunting and topped off with one last snorkel session. We also deep sea fished and caught a few king mackerel fish & a yellow tailed tuna – we came home & fried it all up as well as diced up some tuna sushi! It was delicious! Grace Bay was fun and beautiful! Paradise there! Awesome! You’ll find the best shops there and next to “Hey Jose's” – Alexandra’s on Monday night, Tiki Hut on Wed nights – both for dinner…then if you want a taste of the TCI nightlife – we went to Bambooz on Thursday and then Club Celebrity on Friday – both a blast! The locals are so charming & polite – also Hemmingway’s had great food/service – Wish we had another week/lifetime here!!! A much needed vacation that ultimately brought our family closer!! Thank you so much again for giving us a taste of paradise! We will definitely be back! XOXO
We had a fabulous week! The house more than lived up to our expectations and the beach is beautiful – beyond words! We got a call from Captain Bill & heeded the words of previous guests and just went! It was awesome – great snorkeling & pick up and deliver right our the backdoor. The sunsets were fantastic and we saw Venus in the night sky. We also enjoyed fireworks last night while dining at Baci’s. Also – went to the Tiki Hut for Ribs on Wednesday night and were not disappointed. Next time, though, we’d skip the Tiki Temptation – unless you really want a Tiki mug souvenir. Ha! Ha! Snorkeling at Grace Bay and Turtle Cove – just be sure to NOT set up your chairs in the boat lane – couple of visits by the Shore Patrol & we’ve got it! Stay outside the red and green cones!! Visited the Conch farm and met Sally and Jerry – the trained conch. They will show you the difference between male & female conch! But, the best part is the walk to the Beach – Right out the door and a few steps in the sand and you’re in the ocean! We’ll be back! Walt & Laurie Dane & Marianne P.S. Loved to watch the butterflies!
I guess this is as close to Paradise as you can come on earth. Can’t say we did anything exciting. Once we got here and kicked back, this is pretty much where we stayed. This was our 4th trip to Provo, but it was the most relaxing and exactly what we have been searching for. The place is beautiful with all the flowers and plants. We love the way it is landscaped. So inviting. Looking at the beach which is so nice. At night it is so pretty with the lights on outside and the garden displays highlighted. Everything is so convenient. Such as the outside facilities for washing off sand. We loved sitting under the Tiki by the pool in the late afternoon. Laying in a hammock. We simply had a wonderful time and truly hated to leave. We did drive over to the Grace Bay area one afternoon. I simply could not believe the construction. It made us grateful we made the choice we made. Thanks for sharing this oasis. Kathleen & Erwin, Mary, Jim
Happy New Year! The collective M family - 3 generations, and from Hudson, Ohio, Chicago, Charlotte, and Seattle, had a fabulous week in your glorious setting! The pool and landscaping and perfect beach for our grandchildren made us feel as though we had our own private hotel!! We’ll have many great memories and photos!! Bob & Judy M
This was the perfect choice for us. Location, timing, accommodations, even the neighbors were great. It was the break from the daily grind in N.C. we needed. We did the "Sail Provo" half day; it was a good choice. We also found the gazebo point shipwreck perfectly located by the W's, (earlier in the book). It’s hard to imagine a nicer, more tasteful place. Hated to leave. Thanks, Brian & Pam P.S. The property manager was helpful. THANKS!
Have are a few quotes from the family: "Our stay here was joyful" Fabiana, 9 "Snorkeling, beaches, iguanas and relaxing sunsets. It’s all great." Matteo, 13 "Thank you for sharing a piece of your heaven." Ivana, mom "A spectacular view to wake up to every morning. You have a wonderful and peaceful spot." Paolo, dad We all hope to return to this paradise. Thank you.
Your home is perfect! We love the location, the gardens, the beach, lizards, hummingbirds, flowers, hammocks, etc., etc., etc. We loved exploring this island and neighboring islands as well. Favorite beaches: Cooper Jack Park & Fort George Beach Snorkeling: Malcolm Beach and out near Fort George Animal life: Iguanas were excellent on Little Water Key. We also saw rays, lots of cool fish and a great octopus! We also snorkeled with a nurse shark! Restaurants: Sweet T’s, CoCo bistro, Bugaloo’s We had so much fun playing Bingo Sunday nights at Banana Boat and the chicken and ribs at Tiki Hut were very good as well. We left you a Hawksbill Turtle shell in the front garden that we found out in Blue Hills. We walked out on the deck, looked down and there he was. Very sad, but I hope you guys enjoy him. Our family, all twelve of us, loved this hoe and our time together. We are so fortunate. 3 generations from Rhode Island. Thank you. Tammy
Hi - Four couples came from California. This is the most beautiful beach we’ve ever been to. Loved the house and furniture. Best features are the two large patios. This is our 10th year and have had a great time for 2 weeks. We go to a different island each year. Found good snorkeling at Grace Bay and Turtle Bay. Enjoyed all the restaurants. Played golf and went to golf club for Friday Pub Night. (Dinners $9.00) enjoyed the Tiki Hut and its Wed nite special. Found Boogaloos for lunch and had conch and brought home shells. Landscaping is lovely. We love the round stepping stones and the wash area for sandy feet. Fallbrook, CA - north of San Diego
We are so glad we made the choice and had the opportunity to stay here. It was great and very relaxing. I will miss my daily naps in the hammock. The diving was some of the best. We saw so much: turtles, eels, barracuda, sharks and tons of different colored fish. It was great! We celebrated our 30th anniversary while here, with a wonderful dinner at Simba’s. We spent most of our days diving and then back here to relax. We ended up having dinner here most nights just because it was so easy and relaxing. Everything was perfect. It was so nice to be on a beach and be able to walk out there anytime we wanted. The sunsets were gorgeous. Chuck and I both decided in looking back at all of our wonderful vacations in our 30 years, this is one of the best. Thank you for adding to our memories and I know we will be back. Chuck & Diane, Plano, TX P.S. Dinner at Baci’s was one of the best!
Had a wonderful, fun, relaxing week. Snorkeled at Malcolm Beach, Grace Cove, Turtle Cove and here. Sapodilla Bay is definitely one of the nicest spots on the island. Look forward to returning some time. Four couples from North Carolina.
We had a great time at Crystal Sands Villa. The grounds are more beautiful than we ever expected. Jennifer, J | ||
