“Just the best vacation ever” We originally rented the 1 bedroom apt but were upgraded by our lovely host to the 2 bedroom. The apt was spacious with 2 baths, all the kitchen equipment you would need, a washer/ dryer and wifi. We were able to walk to the beach within 3 minutes or with our rental car explore all the other glorious beaches on the island. Our first night we walked to the famous "conch shack" for traditional cracked conch-yum. Other nights we cooked in after gathering supplies at the well stocked local IGa or tried a few of the marvelous local restaurants for the rum punches and sunsets. I really appreciated the quiet simplicity of the old beach house which really is a misnomer. Emma,our host, was so helpful with island information and willingly answered so many questions. She treated us to papayas off the trees just outside our room and made us feel welcome and comfortable in so many ways. I can't wait to come back.

“Fabulous Villa” I recently spent 4 days in this lovely home and highly recommend it. I have stayed at many villas in the Caribbean and none have been as well maintained or had as much attention to detail shown as Barefoot Palms. The landscaping is gorgeous with lots of palms and flowering trees. The back yard is to die for...nice pool, lounge chairs, sitting area and the best part of all - a great Tiki bar. The outdoor space is great for kids and adults, and is very private. Inside, the first thing you notice is how fresh and clean the house smells. Not musty like some villas. The layout is great and the decorating is perfect..casual and beachy, yet upscale. You can tell the owners take a lot of pride in their home. The kitchen is well stocked, there are TVs and DVD players in every room, there is an alarm system in the house, and beach chairs, coolers and umbrellas are provided. The villa is located in a quiet, gated neighborhood and is a short walk to a great beach or a short drive to the main section of Grace Bay Beach. The owners are great to work with - very responsive and can answer any and all questions about the island. I can't wait to go back!

“Exceptional!” Loved our time at windhaven! There are so many amazing things about this place, I hope I will not forget any in my review. The villas are extremely well equipped and decorated simply and tastefully. They have state of the art appliances (including a washer, dryer and Weber BBQ), surround sound with multiple docking stations, large storage facilities on the deck for outdoor equipment like kites and boards, great amenities, a cooler for day trips, beautiful and comfortable furniture, emergency kits, kayaks, there is a shared pool and the grounds are kept beautifully. The manager is fantastic and always makes sure that all your needs are met. The location is fantastic! The beach is extremely safe and quiet. The water is calm and even on windier days, very safe for children. Never any undertow. The clarity is unmatched. There is a grocery store located 5 min away by car. It has everything you can imagine. Great vegan selection with amazing produce and beautiful fish and meat options. The prices are reasonable (we spend Christmas in Barbados, so the pricing TCI are much cheaper!)The shopping is right around the corner from the gourmet grocery store. Windhaven is amazing for kiters but is also perfect for non-kiters. It would be an ideal place for an intimate wedding. The grounds are beautiful and the beach, in my opinion, much nicer and appropriate for a wedding than Garce Bay. We have already booked for the next few years!!! It is that amazing.

“Perfect spot for family and friends” Loved my vacation at Windhaven. Beautiful grounds, stunning beachfront villas with cooling ocean breezes and a perfect soft sand beach that stretches for miles. Lots of space to lounge by the pool or in a hammock or on the beach decks. Ideal for paddling or kiting. I will be going back with friends and family.

“Stimulating and relaxing; it washed all the stresses away” The house is modern with clean lines, built on top of a hill. The views from the infinity pool and deck look over the wild salina with the sea in the background whose everchanging colours we tried unsuccessfully to photograph. No-one overlooks the property, and yet it is within 5-10mins drive of the famous Grace Bay beach and all the restaurants and bars. There is an even shorter 2min drive to another long empty beach. The agent was extremely good giving us all the information and help we needed to make our stay a delight. We took the ferry to another island and explored. We had a snorkelling trip. We thought about fishing or horse riding or cycle riding or playing golf but were quite happy just exploring the local culture and relaxing in the wonderful clear blue water of the sea or our pool.

“Total comfort and very enjoyable, beach paradise.” We had visited Turks several years ago for our 25th anniversary and found the island a beautiful beach lover's paradise. We returned for a week recently and chose The Old Beach House for our accommodations. We where not disappointed at all, in fact staying here was head over heels better than staying in a resort with the crowds. The residence shared by Emma and Roger was extremely comfortable, clean and spacious. Past experience had taught us that a car was definitely a luxury if you wanted to see other parts of the island and venture out for dinner or groceries. The home owners definitely made sure you where comfortable and provided guidance to some of the lesser seen adventures on the island. Although there was a beach within a couple minute walk from your door we also took full advantage of the plentiful and extremely beautiful public access spots all along Grace Bay. While having a place to prepare meals came in handy we also enjoyed some local fare on numerous occasions. One of our fondest memories and special treat where the fresh eggs supplied by Emma's chickens. We hope to be returning asap and this is going to be our first choice of accommodations.

“Adventure Island, A true paradise lost” Impossible I said, to find a relatively island of this size with so few people in this day and age but here we were, on the island of Middle Caicos, the largest of the Turks and Caicos island but with only 300 residents. The pictures did not lie, the place was immaculate and luxurious and the white sand beach stretched for miles. We found even better beachs a few miles away at Cow Hill Bay where we had full access to calm waters everyday so as to try our skill at Kayaking and Paddleboarding. Fresh Fish and Lobster were readily available and while not the best in the world, I managed to get my share with the able assistance of our local guide, Ice Robinson of Conch Bar. This place is lost in time and should be put on an endangered list so as to protect it from development. I can't begin to fathom the difficulty in building this retreat in the middle of nowhere, but here it was... Central air, 10' ceilings, spacious accommodations awesomely decorated and the kitchen was huge and well equipped. The downside if you will was a 6-7 mile drive to the 2 local restaurants in Conch Bar or over to North Caicos where there were plenty to chose from. We took a day to explore North Caicos which was a nice ride across the causeway which had been recently restored but quickly returned to our tranquility and semi-private beaches. We saw only 30 people in a week and I think most were day trippers coming from Providenciales on the ferry. A day of fishing with Dolphus arthur and his sidekick Tboy is a must. The people are extremely friendly and the property manager, Mr Forbes were fabulous. We will be back but for a longer period of time because there is just too much to explore and enjoy. 1st timers need to hire a guide because the best treasures such as Cow Hill Bay, Half a Creek and the channel between Joe Grants Cay are not readily known or mapped out properly. As I said, Adventure Island, thankfully still lost in time.