BeachsideBungalow Seagull
About this house rental
Nestled in Turks and Caicos Islands, this lovely house for £334 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. PLEASE DON'T INSTANT BOOK on VRBO or Expedia or Airbnb UNTIL YOU HAVE INQUIRED FIRST, I WILL RESPOND WITHIN 10 MINUTES AND LET YOU KNOW IMPORTANT DETAILS. No high rises or big developments, just you and your loved one on the beach. Our Duplex home is directly on the prettiest developed beach on the whole island (Pillory Beach), and the beaches of the Turks & Caicos Islands are consistently ranked best in the WORLD year after year. Beware of houses north of us, as the beach and water are drastically different - seaweed and rocky. In addition to that, Grand Turk is also ranked in the top 10 SCUBA dive sites in the world year after year . The Turks BeachsideBungalow duplex was extensively remodeled and a huge rear porch added in 2013, now after Hurricane Irma in 2017 we have gone back through and added AIR CONDITIONING to the WHOLE house, (not just the bedrooms) new fridges, new shower tile and fixtures, new king beds and mattresses, a new sofa bed to sleep 6 on the larger side, new decor, and new paint everywhere . And now.... FIBER OPTIC internet WiFi - it's faster than we have at home in Memphis! 2 Bedrooms, each with their own private bath. (2 Bed, 2 Bath) Master has very luxurious KING bed and front bedroom has 2 Twins that can be converted into a King also. Brand new pull-out couch in the Seagull side of our duplex makes for sleeping 6. We also rent our smaller side of the duplex called Sandpiper, it is also 2 bedroom 2 bath and sleeps 4. Rent both side and bring 10 people! Sandpiper is also listed somewhere here on vrbo or find them both together with walk through videos on our main web site. Our house also has the good fortune of being located less than 100 yards from the grocery store with the largest selection on the island and 300 yards in the opposite direction, the nicest restaurant on the whole island at Bohio resort. Bohio is also where you can rent a Hobie Cat, paddleboards, kayaks, and extra bicycles. They also have snorkel trips, scuba trips, and whale watching excursions. All of it just a short walk down the beach just north of our bungalow. At night we will get dressed, walk down the beach to Bohio, take sunset pictures, have a fantastic chef prepared meal, and then walk back to our quiet little BeachsideBungalow under the stars. 4 more island favorite restaurants are towards downtown, a 15 minute walk or a 5 minute bike ride away. Plenty of restaurant and bar options on the island. Two bikes per Bungalow side (4 total since it's a duplex) are now available for free to cruise the island. Grand Turk is a special quiet little island which has yet to be discovered by the developers and tourists. We can sit on the beach for hours and sometimes days (non cruise ship days) without seeing a single person. It's Very Special! However, on cruise ship days there will be a bit more activity on the island and near our beach. The cruisers are usually on the island for about 5 to 6 hours during the day, so their impact is pretty limited. A late boat will pack up before 5, so our sunsets are always secluded and private! Year round temperatures of 75 to 85 make for an Ideal winter or summer getaway. We snorkel in December! Getting here is fairly easy, but does require an extra flight to get over to Grand Turk. We usually fly American Airlines to Providenciales, Turks & Caicos, (airport code PLS) and then either Inter Caribbean Air or Caicos Express Airlines to Grand Turk. (about $80 round trip for the puddle jumper). Look these up to purchase separately from your main flight from the US. Getting here instructions and hot-links to airlines can be found on our main website - along with many more pictures, a fantastic "walk you through the house" video and things to do info. Property Protection Fee is mis-labeled as Property Association (it's a VRBO glitch) Thanks for looking, Drew Renshaw from Memphis, TN. There is still one place in the world where you can stroll down a deserted beach hand-in-hand with your loved one, and be the only souls on the sand. - BeachsideBungalow- There is still one tiny, Caribbean destination where you can turn off the world, relax completely, and recharge totally. There is still one island paradise that has escaped the tourist crowds – a place reminiscent of Hemingway’s utterly romantic and delightfully charming Caribbean.This is an oceanfront paradise of long-standing traditions, where fishermen hawk the day’s catches on the beach and fresh lobster and conch always have a place on the table. This is a place of unspoiled, natural beauty – aquamarine surf and fine sands that stretch as far as the eye can see. This is a romantic throwback to old-fashioned island glamour, where open-air cafés line the streets and white gingerbread porches frame pastel-painted clapboard.Welcome to the Caribbean of 40 years ago – a secluded and sleepy island rimmed by golden sands and turquoise sea. Welcome to powdery dunes and narrow, cobblestone streets that once witnessed the footfalls of Taíno Indians and Spanish conquistadors. Welcome to cobalt skies that bleed nightly into hues of fiery orange, summer-ripe cherry, and dusky rose – and the occasional (but always magical) green flash of a Caribbean sunset. The place is Grand Turk. The destination is Pillory Beach. And the oceanfront paradise is BeachsideBungalow. Grand Turk is the Caribbean that few tourists will ever see – a place of few distractions and even fewer crowds. It is spectacularly beautiful. It is wonderfully secluded. It is completely paradise. And it is yours to explore. Welcome to BeachsideBungalow, an oceanfront duplex and your Grand Turk rental home, set on a semi-private beach bordering the exotic Caribbean Sea. Take your choice of Sea Gull, our larger home which sleeps 6, offer two bedrooms, two bathrooms and airy, sun-drenched beach-casual décor – which breezy getaway best suits your needs? Whichever you choose, one thing is for sure: you’ll soon be sipping your morning coffee with your toes bathed in gin clear waters…
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(61 Reviews)
5.0
The Beachside Bungalow property was wonderful. The location was great! The accommodations met all of our needs. Very clean and well decorated.
4.0
My husband and I stayed at the Beachside Bungalow for 12 nights in early January to celebrate our anniversary. We did a lot of research before deciding on Grand Turk and this property. I have made a list of pros and cons.
Pros: The beach, water and weather were fabulous. There were very few people on the beach even though a cruise center beach area is just a short distance down the beach.
There is a Smart grocery store within 5 minutes from the house and has a good selection and very friendly staff.
The Bohio Dive Shop has a very nice open-air beachside bar and restaurant and is within walking distance on the beach or a short golf cart ride.
The Arches on the Ridge is a short 10-15 minute golf cart ride and is by far the best restaurant on the island. Amanda and Chef Ed are great! I would highly recommend everything on their menu.
Cons: All of the nonstick pans were very scratched. The dishes in the drawers had food and grease on them. All of the drink ware and all of the other dishes were plastic with the exception of a few plates, bowls and coffee cups and many of the dishes had decorative plastic coating that was peeling off. I ended up hand washing all of the dishes as there isn’t a dishwasher. Not a great start to what was supposed to be a relaxing vacation! The next morning we went to the DoIT Center and bought 2 new nonstick pans. The property manager did reimburse us for those before we left. We learned after we complained that there were new plastic dishes and pots and pans in the owner's storage area?!
The floors weren’t clean. There appeared to be a pile of sweepings just swept next to the garbage can and left there. Also, there was dust and dust bunnies around the baseboards and toilets and pedestal sinks.
The bikes weren't in good working order. They were very rusty and all had flat tires and handlebars and seats that were loose. Ironically, there was a brand new bike that needed to be put together hanging in the shed. The property manager came out to pump tires and try to tighten seats/handlebars but we felt they weren't safe.
The pictures on the website appear to be from when the property was first listed. The grounds need some TLC. The stone path leading from the house to the beach are very hard on the feet and require some sort of footwear be worn. This property has an amazing location, but I can't give a higher rating based on the items listed.
4.0
Amazing Beach.....
My husband and I stayed at the Beachside Bungalow for 12 nights in early January to celebrate our anniversary. We did a lot of research before deciding on Grand Turk and this property. I have made a list of pros and cons.
Pros: The beach, water and weather were fabulous. There were very few people on the beach even though a cruise center beach area is just a short distance down the beach.
There is a Smart grocery store within 5 minutes from the house and has a good selection and very friendly staff.
The Bohio Dive Shop has a very nice open-air beachside bar and restaurant and is within walking distance on the beach or a short golf cart ride.
The Arches on the Ridge is a short 10-15 minute golf cart ride and is by far the best restaurant on the island. Amanda and Chef Ed are great! I would highly recommend everything on their menu.
Cons: All of the nonstick pans were very scratched. The dishes in the drawers had food and grease on them. All of the drink ware and all of the other dishes were plastic with the exception of a few plates, bowls and coffee cups and many of the dishes had decorative plastic coating that was peeling off. I ended up hand washing all of the dishes as there isn’t a dishwasher. Not a great start to what was supposed to be a relaxing vacation! The next morning we went to the DoIT Center and bought 2 new nonstick pans. The property manager did reimburse us for those before we left. We learned after we complained that there were new plastic dishes and pots and pans in the owner's storage area?!
The floors weren’t clean. There appeared to be a pile of sweepings just swept next to the garbage can and left there. Also, there was dust and dust bunnies around the baseboards and toilets and pedestal sinks.
The bikes weren't in good working order. They were very rusty and all had flat tires and handlebars and seats that were loose. Ironically, there was a brand new bike that needed to be put together hanging in the shed. The property manager came out to pump tires and try to tighten seats/handlebars but we felt they weren't safe.
The pictures on the website appear to be from when the property was first listed. The grounds need some TLC. The stone path leading from the house to the beach are very hard on the feet and require some sort of footwear be worn. This property has an amazing location, but I can't give a higher rating based on the items listed.
5.0
My husband and I were trying to figure out where to spend a week off in October and we came across this house in Grand Turk. Although it takes an extra short, inexpensive plane flight from Providenciales, it is well worth it! What was not worth it were the extra fees we paid to VRBO by not renting it directly from Drew on his web page beachsidebungalow. The house has everything you would need plus more you didn't think of. It is beautifully decorated and very comfortable...not to mention your own private beach with nightly sunsets right out your door. Also, a short walk down the beach takes you to a great bar and restaurant at the Bohio Dive Resort. The water at the beach, outside the house, is like swimming in a pool with an amazing snorkeling and diving spot accessible from the beach. Drew, the owner, has plenty of snorkeling equipment for all to use and his bikes are all in good repair. We rode everywhere on the bikes all around the island and we got to meet many of the locals. Drew is very well respected and known on the island, and you are immediately embraced as a "local" with this connection. One day, invest in a golf cart and go to the north part of the island to see the lighthouse and end up in the Carnival Cruise Center in the south when the boats are in for the day .Also, there is a very small grocery store that is walking distance from the house, so food is always available in any direction and easily made in the well stocked kitchen. Be sure to book a fishing charter from Kel at Deep Blue Charters, who lives next door and book an intro to SCUBA experience at Grand Turk Diving with Jason and you will have a week you will never forget. We will for sure book this house again, It is a gem. This will be a week of living outside the box and experiencing all the amazing opportunities that this island offers, topped by this amazing house, it is a week you will never forget. Janice Dixon
5.0
The house is amazing, beach is breathtaking. Island is wonderful, love love love everything about this trip!!!
5.0
Spectacular week away from the crowds!
My husband and I were trying to figure out where to spend a week off in October and we came across this house in Grand Turk. Although it takes an extra short, inexpensive plane flight from Providenciales, it is well worth it! What was not worth it were the extra fees we paid to VRBO by not renting it directly from Drew on his web page beachsidebungalow. The house has everything you would need plus more you didn't think of. It is beautifully decorated and very comfortable...not to mention your own private beach with nightly sunsets right out your door. Also, a short walk down the beach takes you to a great bar and restaurant at the Bohio Dive Resort. The water at the beach, outside the house, is like swimming in a pool with an amazing snorkeling and diving spot accessible from the beach. Drew, the owner, has plenty of snorkeling equipment for all to use and his bikes are all in good repair. We rode everywhere on the bikes all around the island and we got to meet many of the locals. Drew is very well respected and known on the island, and you are immediately embraced as a "local" with this connection. One day, invest in a golf cart and go to the north part of the island to see the lighthouse and end up in the Carnival Cruise Center in the south when the boats are in for the day .Also, there is a very small grocery store that is walking distance from the house, so food is always available in any direction and easily made in the well stocked kitchen. Be sure to book a fishing charter from Kel at Deep Blue Charters, who lives next door and book an intro to SCUBA experience at Grand Turk Diving with Jason and you will have a week you will never forget. We will for sure book this house again, It is a gem. This will be a week of living outside the box and experiencing all the amazing opportunities that this island offers, topped by this amazing house, it is a week you will never forget. Janice Dixon
5.0
Beautiful
The house is amazing, beach is breathtaking. Island is wonderful, love love love everything about this trip!!!
5.0
I don’t even know where to start. From how adorable the home is, to where it is located. The the owners that give you all the info that you need to know, best places to go, instruction that are detailed.
This home is truly a slice of paradise. The beach located in front of the home is magnificent you don’t even need to leave to visit anywhere else. Will recommend to anyone that want to get away from all the hustle, to truly relax and enjoy, even if it is for a stay.
From a family of 5, 2 adults 3 teens
5.0
Slice of paradise❤️
I don’t even know where to start. From how adorable the home is, to where it is located. The the owners that give you all the info that you need to know, best places to go, instruction that are detailed.
This home is truly a slice of paradise. The beach located in front of the home is magnificent you don’t even need to leave to visit anywhere else. Will recommend to anyone that want to get away from all the hustle, to truly relax and enjoy, even if it is for a stay.
From a family of 5, 2 adults 3 teens
5.0
The Beachside Bungalow was everything it claimed to be and more! Private, quiet, clean and perfectly located. The white sand beach was amazing and secluded (even on Cruise ship days). The host provided organized details regarding check in procedures and was easy to reach and quick to respond to questions. This property is absolutely the BEST spot on Grand Turk!
5.0
Perfect Couples Getaway!
The Beachside Bungalow was everything it claimed to be and more! Private, quiet, clean and perfectly located. The white sand beach was amazing and secluded (even on Cruise ship days). The host provided organized details regarding check in procedures and was easy to reach and quick to respond to questions. This property is absolutely the BEST spot on Grand Turk!
5.0
had everything you could need. thanks so much
5.0
perfect beach retreat
had everything you could need. thanks so much
5.0
We had a great stay at Drew’s place - it was the perfect location for a relaxed week in paradise. We will definetely be coming back soon!
5.0
Amazing location!🏝⛱
We had a great stay at Drew’s place - it was the perfect location for a relaxed week in paradise. We will definetely be coming back soon!
5.0
We had a great stay at Drew's Beachsidebungalow. At first wondered if it would be too quiet but by the end of the week we were completely chilled which is just what we were looking for. The bungalow is super very spacious and well nicely furnished. Loved reading in the hammock and tumbling out on to the beach, so close! We rode the bikes provided everywhere and enjoyed the exercise up to the lighthouse and down to the cruise centre. Bohio is a great resort to chill at and had some great meals the creamy lobster and key lime at Grand Turk Inn where fantastic. Loved the Sandbar as a great local beach bar. Drew has a fantastic website with tons more info also. If you want and anti-resort destination then this is the place!!
5.0
Nicest and cleanest vacation rental on the island!
We had a great stay at Drew's Beachsidebungalow. At first wondered if it would be too quiet but by the end of the week we were completely chilled which is just what we were looking for. The bungalow is super very spacious and well nicely furnished. Loved reading in the hammock and tumbling out on to the beach, so close! We rode the bikes provided everywhere and enjoyed the exercise up to the lighthouse and down to the cruise centre. Bohio is a great resort to chill at and had some great meals the creamy lobster and key lime at Grand Turk Inn where fantastic. Loved the Sandbar as a great local beach bar. Drew has a fantastic website with tons more info also. If you want and anti-resort destination then this is the place!!
5.0
My husband and I stayed at the Beachside Bungalow on our Honeymoon. This place was wonderful! The beach, the house, the town...WOW!! Everyone is so nice on Grand Turk. We were lucky enough to meet the owners, Drew and Joanie, during our stay. Great people! Went snorkeling at the Wall and it was amazing. The water is so clear you feel like your in a pool, not the ocean! The house was a perfect size for us two. Very clean and well-maintained. The breezes when you have the front and back door open are absolutely wonderful...no AC required!! Most of the time we had the whole beach to ourselves which is exactly what I was looking for...couldn't have picked a better place. We had a such a good time on our honeymoon!! I would recommend to anyone!
5.0
Pure Heaven!!
My husband and I stayed at the Beachside Bungalow on our Honeymoon. This place was wonderful! The beach, the house, the town...WOW!! Everyone is so nice on Grand Turk. We were lucky enough to meet the owners, Drew and Joanie, during our stay. Great people! Went snorkeling at the Wall and it was amazing. The water is so clear you feel like your in a pool, not the ocean! The house was a perfect size for us two. Very clean and well-maintained. The breezes when you have the front and back door open are absolutely wonderful...no AC required!! Most of the time we had the whole beach to ourselves which is exactly what I was looking for...couldn't have picked a better place. We had a such a good time on our honeymoon!! I would recommend to anyone!
5.0
We stayed on the large side of the bungalow for one week, just my Wife and I for a very low key anniversary vacation. The accommodations are as pictured. The home is well maintained and has all the things you need. As many mentioned, the beach is steps from your back door and is wonderfully quiet (even when cruise ships are in). The water is very clear and has every shade of blue you want to see in the Turks and Caicos water. The location is great for the best of both worlds for a meal; head north about 400 yards to the Bohio and have a very nice meal at their restaurant or head south maybe 200 yards to where the fisherman come in and buy freshly caught fish (we did both!) and cook in either the fully stocked kitchen or on the charcoal grill. We were lucky enough to not have anyone staying on the other side of the unit, so we really had a private stay – but I don’t think it would have bothered us one bit if another family was next door the way the back porch is separated. We always felt safe on the island and in the house. We would bring our young children here without question. We highly recommend Grand Turk and The Beachside Bungalow – we can’t wait to go back!
5.0
W.O.W
The perfect secluded getaway. We totally enjoyed the quiet, relaxing and beautiful white sandy beach. If you are looking to kick back and enjoy the beach, this is the place to be. For some entertainment we went to Margarittaville when the cruise ships were in port. First time we rode bicycles, OMG it was a far, exhausting ride. However, GOOD exercise which was needed! The next trip to Margaritaville was by GOLF cart. Lots of fun and visited Governer's beach - what could we say, AWESOME. We purchased food to cook at the bungalow and enjoyed a dinner at Bohio. The water is gorgeous and since we are much the beachgoer, the bungalow was a perfect place to be. The town of Grand Turk is not a big resort style atmosphere but a small island with its own charm. I believe the only thing we could say to improve our stay would be that the beach, since close to a cruise ship destination stop, there was a lot of broken glass bottles and wandering cruise people roaming around. We love the donkeys, they did open the front gate (pretty funny); and the homeless dogs are well behaved (we are animal lovers)..... Thanks Drew for letting us spend our pre-Xmas vacation at your place. Miri, Jennifer and Brenda
5.0
Would come back again and again...
We stayed on the large side of the bungalow for one week, just my Wife and I for a very low key anniversary vacation. The accommodations are as pictured. The home is well maintained and has all the things you need. As many mentioned, the beach is steps from your back door and is wonderfully quiet (even when cruise ships are in). The water is very clear and has every shade of blue you want to see in the Turks and Caicos water. The location is great for the best of both worlds for a meal; head north about 400 yards to the Bohio and have a very nice meal at their restaurant or head south maybe 200 yards to where the fisherman come in and buy freshly caught fish (we did both!) and cook in either the fully stocked kitchen or on the charcoal grill. We were lucky enough to not have anyone staying on the other side of the unit, so we really had a private stay – but I don’t think it would have bothered us one bit if another family was next door the way the back porch is separated. We always felt safe on the island and in the house. We would bring our young children here without question. We highly recommend Grand Turk and The Beachside Bungalow – we can’t wait to go back!
5.0
Lovely villa in a beautiful setting
My daughter and I shared the smaller property during a week's dive trip. The villa was lovely, cooled by fresh sea breezes during the day and a/c during sleeping. The villa has a distinct charm and a stupendous view of sunset from the back deck. Each night was spectacular.
5.0
Worth The Money
My family stayed a week in December 2015 and had a blast. The bungalow is steps from the Pillory Beach. The beach was beautiful and the texture of the sand was incredible. The color of the water was also unbelievable--many variations of blue and green. The bungalow was nicely appointed and if you choose to eat a few meals in, there are nice utensils and pots and pans to accommodate. Restaurants are walking distance or there are bikes to ease the travel. There is a washer and dryer on site so don't overpack. Steps off the beach there's an incredible coral reef teeming with plants, fish and other animal life that are astounding. Only beef was Wifi was spotty but I think it's an island thing and nothing unique to the bungalow.
5.0
with no doubts, the best place in grand turks
We just got back from an amazing week in Grand Turks. We are a family from Italy with two jung children age 3 and 5. We all love it. First of all the beach bungalow is very stylish, super equipped and on a great beach. The beach was always empty, basically all for us. Even when the cruises where in, no one was coming in front of our house and we almost didn't notice them on the beach. Grand Turk is a funny place... we didn't want to get in the crowd, and here you definitely stay out of it, but when the Cruises are in, the island from a remote place became a little amusement park. All local people are very nice and helpful. We took a boat trip (the one recommended by Drew and was awesome. The water is crystal clear, you swim with stings ray and had beautiful snorkelling! I have to say that it took a little way to get used to the island pace and to the "non touristic" attitude (except for cruises) but we had wonderful dinners at both hotels in the island. I recommend to rent a golf cart and explore. It is very tempting to stay just on your great beach, but, exploring the island is worth it. Governor beach for example has great water... we discovered it just the last day and regretted not to have been there before. Also the lighthouse is very nice and I recommend to go once with the cruise and after without, at sunset...
I have to say that at the beginning we had expectation of a more "resort" style island, and it took a little bit to understand the island, so I recommend to come with the right attitude, don't be scared by local houses that are not always "brand new" and don't expect to have a whole food as a supermarket, but just enjoy this little paradise where the see has colours that only a painter can immagine!
5.0
Perfect Escape!
My boyfriend and I just came back from our 8 night stay at the bungalow...we could not come up with enough good things to say about it!! Wow...that view!! Perfect way to escape from real life stress and just relax. The bungalow has everything you could possibly need. Make sure you bring water shoes, sea urchins on beach right behind the house. Make sure you explore the island! All the locals we came in contact with were friendly and helpful if you needed anything. Make sure you check out the fish market! Great food at the Sandbar and The Salt Raker Inn. We will definitely be back!! Best vacation we have been on yet...and not just because we got engaged on our last night!! We loved the bungalow.
4.0
great place, but not as private as it could be
We stayed in the smaller of the 2 bungalows which was plenty of room for the 2 of us. The bungalow is fantastic with 2 bdrm, 2 bthrm and great back porch with outdoor lounges & hammock. A great breeze comes through the place if you open the front door and back doors, as the owners ask you to only use the bedroom aircon for sleeping, which we were fine with. The bikes were fantastic and the best way to get around the island. Looking at the roads I was a bit concerned for the welfare of my behind riding on the bikes, but they have surprisingly great suspension. You are located within walking distance to restaurants and grocery stores and to where the local fishermen come in between 4/5 pm with their catch. Barbies is a must, especially for the fried conch and peas and rice. The bungalow also provides you with snorkling gear and you can go straight out from the back of the house, or turn right and walk up the beach to the resort with the red umbrellas and there is great snorkling there.
The only negative is the cruise ship bar party venue next door. The cruise ship patrons and the staff were fine. Yes, caribbean party music plays all day long, and fairly loud, but we didn't mind so much as we would get out and explore the island a lot. If you plan on staying at the bungalow all day and just relaxing this might be an issue for you. My issue was with the local boys ( 6 of them) who would sit between our private beach and the cruise centre with their horses and try to sell horse rides up and down the beach to the cruise patrons. We were the only 2 people at both bungalows for the entire week we were there and thought we would have total use of the beach and 2 huts in the back yard, but the local boys would use one to sit under and drink and to tie the horses under. One day I came home from a bike ride and both huts were occupied with 2 horses seeking shelter under each hut, so I couldn't use them. Also, the horses would relieve themselves under the huts and leave a great mess for me to have to scoop up with the shovel from the shed in the mornings. I didn't feel comfortable sunning myself with these boys hanging around so close & with a horse 3m away from me, plus they would stay for the entire time the centre was open (8 am -4pm). Without these local boys, it would feel alot more private & secluded and I would have felt comfortable sunning myself at the beach right our the back of the bungalows. Such a shame as this really is a great place
5.0
Wonderful Experience
Beachside Bungalow is the perfect place for a relaxing vacation to get away from the real world. There were 8 of us in our group, and I couldn’t imagine a better housing setup for 4 couples. It provided the perfect week-long summer getaway for us all. Below are some tips/recommendations/observations.
- Beachside Bungalow provides the best of both worlds on the island, as it’s a very private location that’s within distance of a lot of the local people and sights.
- The water was perfect during our late-June stay.
- The washer/dryer is extremely handy
- Take advantage of Beachside Bungalow’s back porch in the evenings – the sunset view is spectacular!
- Rent a golf cart.
- The Bungalow is within walking distance of our favorite restaurant for dinner (Bohio). It takes atleast an hour for the food to arrive at the table, but the music, outdoor setting, and drinks provide relief – we didn’t mind the wait at all. You can either walk up the beach to Bohio or take a golf cart.
- A great lunch spot call Konky Joe’s is also within a street walk or golf cart ride. The conch fritters and conch bites are VERY good and the entire menu is very inexpensive. I wish we would have tried Konky Joe’s early in the week.
- Highly recommend water shoes for the beach. The Sea Urchins and Coral will cut up your feet if you aren’t careful.
- Locals bars and beer/liquor stores are willing to give you a little wiggle room on the prices most of the time. It’s pretty easy to bargain down to $2.50 for a beer that is advertised as $3.50.
Overall, we were extremely satisfied with our experience at Beachside Bungalow and hope to return some day!
5.0
Kick your feet up and relax!
The Bungaloo was a great place for a getaway from the daily grind of everyday life! The home had everything we needed to be able to take our minds and live on island time!
The location is perfect! You can watch the sunrise and sunset everyday off the back porch. Also, there are nearby restaurants an easy walk down the beach.
The home was well equipped with everything you need to relax including an outside porch, large couches, and a dinner table for a night if you want to stay in. The home also has cable in case you just "have to" watch the US Open on vacation :).
5.0
Fabulous week with friends!
My husband and I joint three of my college friends and their husbands/boyfriends for a week in Grand Turk. The bungalow was the perfect location and layout for our couples' retreat! The home is spacious and gave each couple their own bedroom and bathroom. However, we spent most of our time on the back porch and at the beach. (We rented both sides to comfortably accommodate 8 adults.) The bungalow is located near all of the grocery stores on the island making cooking at home easy. It's also near several restaurants which was convenient because we ate out most of our meals.
Bikes are available with the house and perfect for daytime touring, but I recommend renting a golf cart for your stay. You can easily pile groceries on the cart and use this at night when returning from dinner. The only time we used a car service was going to and from the airport. Additionally, there are several snorkeling and deep sear fishing options on the island. We booked both through Crystal Seas Adventures. They pick you up on the water very near the bungalow making it very convenient.
It was a fabulous weekend full of relaxation, adventure, and memorable moments!
5.0
The MOST Relaxing Week for a Couple's Retreat
Our week in Grand Turks can only be described as one of the most relaxing, enjoyable and best experiences I have ever had. First off, we were greeted at the airport by Jack who Drew had prearranged to pick us up. He was so nice, and made our arrival very pleasant. On the way to the Bungalow, his son (who drove us) told us all about the island, and the do's and dont's for the week. The locals are so nice, love their island as well as enjoy telling you the history and nobody every bothered us during our stay. In fact, the local property caretaker checked on us during the week via the house cell phone to make sure we had everything we needed, after we called her upon our arrival to ask a question about grocery store hours. This was very pleasant as she and her husband were so helpful in answering our questions, but were not overbearing or invading our privacy.
We ate out every night except for the night after we went fishing with Tim of Crystal Seas Adventures. We caught 2 Blackfin Tuna and cooked them on the Bungalow grill. The restaurants the owner provided on his list were perfect as we tried and different one each night. The Bohio was by far our favorite place to eat, but we also enjoyed Konky Joe's, The Osprey, and the new Pizza & Beer garden at the Turks Head Inn & Mansion.
The AC in each bedroom was so nice for sleeping, and the constant easterly breeze through the house made the entire bungalow so pleasant. The amenities both sides offer are perfect for a relaxing week. Mr. Drew has done an exceptional job providing things to his guest. The beach chairs are very nice, the snorkeling gear was fun to have, and the bikes were fun for exploring close to the house. We rented a golf cart from Nathan and got a great price. We explored the island almost every day and highly recommend the golf cart.
After reading reviews on here, water shoes (chaco's) are a must because the sea urchins and rocks can cut your feet. The beach is so relaxing that you can always find a spot to set up the chairs and avoid sea weed, urchins, and the rocks.
This is a vacation I will never forget and cannot wait to book our next trip to Beachside Bungalow again soon. Also, we had some concerns before booking our vacation, and Drew the owner could not have been any more helpful. He took his time answering all of our questions, and making sure we were ready for our trip of a lifetime.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Turks and Caicos Islands?
The average price for a rental in Turks and Caicos Islands is £392 per night. This rental is £58 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at BeachsideBungalow Seagull. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is BeachsideBungalow Seagull pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at BeachsideBungalow Seagull?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.
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