“An Oasis of Peace and Tranquility” Intuition told me to come to La Casita for a solo retreat after an intensive conference presentation in Orlando. And Oh I am so grateful for my stay. Hosts Gabriel and Judy are just the best. Every comfort and pleasure is anticipated and supplied. The location is perfect. It’s within a gated community of often opulent houses supremo. Who needs them however when La Casita offers perfect luxury in a private family home setting! I adored my spacious upstairs studio with such lovely features – the big soft bed, the kitchenette with coffee maker, the big cake of pampering soap, the complimentary bottle of Italian wine and beers and soft drinks. The bathroom is special with gorgeous colours and tones and two amazing glass basins. But most wonderful of features is the private balcony which is amazing for sunset bliss and star-gazing at night. I just loved it. Also there is insect repellent under the sink in the downstairs so it’s a MUST is to use it before the beach and do your sunbaking at the pool and not sit on the sand. I got badly bitten on my right arm from just walking in the sea and a week later I still have nasty red scratchy bites! The pool is a wonderful plus for just relaxing. The walk to the beach is so easy and it is so beautiful to emerge from the laneway onto the white sands and plunge into the turquoise waters. Time of the tide is important for swimming however, as the water gets murky and even a bit rough on high tide. It is a good idea to search google for low tide times and go then. The beach is really quiet except for the weekends. In fact I was often the only one there in the early morning! I loved walking along the hard sand at low tide and you can just go forever! I was given a what to do and see and where to eat tip-sheet which was a terrific plus. I loved Mango Reef at Turtle Cove and went there twice for lunch. I went to two different resorts to see what they were like for menu and atmosphere and was so happy to leave and come home to my own oasis at La Casita. No noise and no pushy people! I will remember this trip with much fondness and highly recommend staying at La Casita if you want luxury with peace and quiet.

“great location” To start with, my wife and I were reluctant initially to rent a place next to the owner's house because the reason we stay away from resorts is a love for privacy. Needless to say, I think I saw owners three times in two weeks. Mika gave us all the time we needed just for ourselves. It is perfect size for two people, with all essentials and amenities for perfect relaxing vacation. Plus wifi is quite strong. Location is awesome, couple minutes walking or driving to the portion of the beach that is not crowded at all. At times we enjoy 2 mile walk by the beach to resort areas. Plenty was said by all other reviewers, not much to add. Thank you Mika for your hospitality! Something that has nothing to do with the cottage, unless you plan to stay close to resort area, choose a car with a good ground clearance or better, SUV; roads on TCI are in bad shape.

“Absolutely the best of everything” My husband and I are finishing our last night at the condo and it is bittersweet. One of my favorite pastimes has been to watch the tour boats come into the marina before sunset, from our porch, the music playing after a hard day's work. In the morning they head out so silently for a day on the seas. We took the island vibes tours and it was great fun with snorkeling, isolated beach, and rum runners. The beauty of this spot is that it is ten minutes from Grace Bay where all of the big resorts are located but it is nice to come home to the peace and tranquility of the marina. There are several restaurants within walking distance fior dinner so no worries about a cocktail and then driving. The grounds of the condo are very well kept and the pool is clear and refreshing. Ken, the security guard in the evening, has been at the resort for many years and is a deeply religious man who takes his job very seriously....so sleep tight you are in good hands. Okay, backed to the condo: all of the amenities you could want, washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, etc...you name it.

“Whipspray is not your typical rental.” Whipspray is like being on your own private island. For the second time, we rented the villa for 10 days never seeing a soul. Town is easy to access and only a few minutes away. This time, close friends joined us and having a well-equipped kitchen made it possible for my husband to prepare gourmet meals. We spent our days lounging by the Sound. Take your pick...on the dock, on the deck, or on the beach. Whipspray is homey and spacious. It is now my only Caribbean destination.

“Brilliantly friendly place in an excellent location” We spent 2 weeks in La Casita, 2 adults and 2 children under 5, rented the ground floor apartment, which is at the front of the property, facing east. The room was spacious enough for the spare bed and the baby cot and there was plenty of storage for our clothes, toiletries and other things. The room was equipped with tv, Wi-Fi, fridge, high powered microwave, kettle and cutlery/plates. All beds had netting over them and the room had aC as well as a ceiling fan. The bathroom had a great shower and two basins, which was very handy with two kids around. The hot water seem to never run out, which is handy when the whole family has 2 showers a day. There was a brand new soap in the bathroom as well as kitchen towels and insect repellent. The veranda was enclosed, perfect for late night drinks without the night bugs, and sunny breakfasts in the morning. We had 2 beach chairs, a beach umbrella and kids' beach toys at our disposal. There was a bbq, mini electric stove and pots for us to use. The pool was well kept and very pleasant. The best beach on Earth was literally 5 minute walk away from the house, so if you want to pop back to the house for something you don't need a 30 minute round trip. La Casita is located in the safe Leeward area of the island, a quiet and guarded residential area, a far difference from the hustle and bustle of the busy resorts, yet close enough to town if you wanted to eat out. If you walk about 10 minutes on the beach you end up at a resort beach (which are still public), you can walk into their restaurant for a lovely meal. The hosts were very accommodating, approachable and friendly. At the time of booking they were more than happy to answer any of my questions, and I had a lot of them, and they did not disappoint. I have already recommended La Casita to a friend, who booked a week in September. I would not hesitate to recommend this friendly, quiet and lovely place to anybody.

“Soothing Place to Rest” We really enjoyed the Patio House. It was way more than I expected. I was looking for a quiet place away from the tourist trap, and that's exactly what I found. The home was immaculate and had everything needed. We travel a lot and this is one the best property we've stayed in. Thanks for making our memories pleasant.