Harbour Club Villas and Marina

Posted on August 7, 2024 by marta

Harbour Club Villas and Marina is a small, family owned, island hideaway on the more tranquil south side of Providenciales.
We have six, stand alone, one bedroom villas nestled between Flamingo Lake and a quiet marina surrounded by tropical gardens, gazebo and pool.

Harbour Club Villas is a unique place to enjoy your vacation in paradise.

Best of all, we are just a short, five minute drive to Grace Bay beach.

We have BONEFISHING in the lake and a private Marina where two of the islands’ best SCUBA dive companies moor their boats.

Our Island’s finest dive operators run out of the marina. Aqua TCI is found on our dock with Flamingo Divers a short walk further down in the Marina.

Harbour Club's villas on the southern shore of Providenciales — Villas with a view on the southern shore of Provo

Our small six villa estate has a special appeal to couples, families or small groups looking for something a little bit different to your typical resort.

Our guests often tell us that we are the best kept secret in the Caribbean Islands.

We have six individual and identical villas surrounded by palm trees and tropical bushes and flowers, a tiki hut with a barbecue/grill and seating right beside the pool. We offer our guests a unique location to stay at and from which to explore our island.

Villas at villa vacation rentals at Harbour Club Villas and Marina on Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands — Six stand-alone cottages surrounded by flowers and trees.

Each Harbour Club Villa has:

BEDROOM with air conditioning, a king-sized bed, open shelving closet and luggage rack.

LIVING ROOM with a cabinet style queen sofa bed, A/C, large flat screened TV, dining table and chairs with views of the lake, lockable safe, WiFi, and ceiling fans throughout.

BATHROOM with walk in shower, toiletries, towels and beach towels too.

KITCHEN is fully equipped with everything you might need.

ARTWORK- photos on canvas adorn the walls of the villas. Underwater shots by Mike and beach scenes, flamingos, hummingbirds and others by owner Marta.

Canvas photographic artworks on the walls by Marta and Mike

Harbour Club Villas villa accommodation on Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands — Dining nook and large living space with several couches and chair,

Comfortable living and dining room area, bright and airy.

Lake views at villa vacation rentals at Harbour Club Villas and Marina on Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands — Dining area with a view over the lake

Bedroom at villa vacation rentals at Harbour Club Villas and Marina on Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands — Bedroom with queen sized bed and air conditioning

Bathroom at villa vacation rentals at Harbour Club Villas and Marina on Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands — Bathroom with walk in shower, toiletries, towels and beach towels.

Fully equipped kitchen at villa vacation rentals at Harbour Club Villas and Marina on Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands — Kitchen has a stove top, fridge, appliances and is fully equipped with all that guests may need.

Kitchen and dining area at villa vacation rentals at Harbour Club Villas and Marina on Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands — Stove top and appliances in the villa kitchens with dining area.

Rental cottages with full kitchens at Harbour Club Villas and Marina on Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands — 49 ” flat screened smart TV’s with fire sticks.

Living area at villa rental Harbour Club Villas and Marina on Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands — Open and airy living area with dining nook, comfortable couches, TV and kitchen

The villas are set on a ridge between Flamingo Lake and our private Marina with access to beautiful Cooper Jack Bight and surrounded by flowering shrubs, bushes and trees including coconut palms.

Flamingos and other water birds at villa vacation rentals at Harbour Club Villas and Marina on Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands — And YES! we do see flamingos on Flamingo Lake.

Stone walkways at villa vacation rentals at Harbour Club Villas and Marina on Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands — One bedroom villas with stone walkways made from rocks collected from the property

We have six individual villas with a shared pool and Tiki Hut where guests can lounge, enjoy the sunshine or have a barbecue.

PRIVATE PATIO with table and chairs for that morning coffee with views over the lake

Patios with lake views at villa vacation rentals at Harbour Club Villas and Marina on Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands — private patio area for that morning coffee or evening cocktails with view is outside your villa door.

Wander outside along our stone walkways to the POOL and TIKI HUT. Stone work was done by local islanders from rocks found on the property. We came to the islands over 20 years ago and built Harbour Club Villas in 1999.

Walkways between villa vacation rentals at Harbour Club Villas and Marina on Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands — Stone walkways and planters full of tropical bushes and flowers

Guests can enjoy our shared pool and gazebo with a barbecue/grill.

It’s a great spot for watching the hummingbirds, bananaquits and a resident green heron or two that come to the pool.

Hibiscus at our villa vacation rentals at Harbour Club Villas and Marina on Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands — Beautiful fiesta hibiscus blooming in the grounds of the villas and tiki hut.

Relax by the pool surrounded by flowering shrubs and coconut palm trees

Pool and lounge chairs for relaxing at villa vacation rentals at Harbour Club Villas and Marina on Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands — Pool entrance with flowering allamandas and often our heron visits.

Tiki Hut and barbecue at villa vacation rentals at Harbour Club Villas and Marina on Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands — Tiki hut with barbecue for our guests and seating.

Tiki Hut in lush gardens at villa vacation rentals at Harbour Club Villas and Marina on Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands — The tiki hut at the villas is beside the pool…..great spot for a barbecue.

SCUBA DIVING boats leave our marina every day for the dive sites at West Caicos and French Cay. Divers can just grab a morning coffee, walk down to the boats and be ready to go diving.

Diving guests have just a short walk down to the marina where three of the islands’ dive operators moor their boats. Aqua Tci is on our docks with Flamingo Divers and Caicos Adventures close by within walking distance.

Dive boats moored at villa vacation rentals at Harbour Club Villas and Marina on Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands — Take a walk down to our marina with dive boats moored.

Marina at villa vacation rentals at Harbour Club Villas and Marina on Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands — Harbour Club’s Marina with Flamingo Lake looking across island to Grace Bay.

Wander down to our marina to enjoy the sunset or over to Bob’s Bar.

Next door marina restaurant at villa vacation rentals at Harbour Club Villas and Marina on Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands — Bob’s Bar and Eats is right next door, just walk over for terrific sunsets, delicious food and try a local Turk’s Head beer

Aqua TCI ready for another day of diving the reefs and walls

Sunset and boats in the marina at villa vacation rentals at Harbour Club Villas and Marina on Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands — Amazing sunset from down in the marina at Harbour Club

Grace Bay beach the best in the world on Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

BEACHES: Grace Bay beach, snorkeling at the Bight Reef or Smith’s Reef which are both right off shore, are a five-minute drive from our villas.

Barry and Marta have lived on island for some 24 years. Call us and we’ll give you all the information you need when thinking of a vacation in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Hope to see you soon.

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

DIY Bonefishing and Harbour Club Villas

Posted on August 1, 2024 by marta

Flamingo Lake is just across the road from the villas – grab
your fly rod and be fishing in minutes.

Harbor Club Villas and Marina is a small, six villa resort nestled on the hill overlooking Flamingo Lake where guests can enjoy some DIY bonefishing right across the road in the lake.

Our villas are comfortable for couples as well as families and fishermen have the advantage of a short walk to find some great bonefishing in the lakes and surrounding area. If your partner doesn’t fish….don’t worry as we will give you some areas to explore where both of you will be happy.

Sometimes you can see bonefish tailing in Flamingo Lake

Just walk out your villa door, down our driveway and across the road. The lake waters are from shallow to waist deep and tide dependent, a bit mucky on the bottom but quite often we see bonefish tailing from the villas windows.

The lake on a beautiful picture-perfect day

Drone view with lone fisherman wading the lake by Harbour Club Villas

Fishing’s great in the lake

The flats down Juba Salina in Turtle Tail

Sometimes if you are lucky, you’ll sight some beautiful flamingos

Such a pretty sunset over the lake by Harbour Club

Late afternoon and a great spot for some fishing.

Morning reflections as a guest wades in front of the villas

Landing a bonefish just down the road from the villas

SUP-ing fisherman as slowly poles his way in the lake by Harbour Club villas

Sunset glow in Flamingo Lake with bonefish rippling the waters

Hand lining at the entrance to Harbour Club Villas and Marina vacation rental on Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

Kids will love throwing in a line in the Marina at Harbour Club Villas

Bonefishing flies tied by our guests

Turtle Lake is another great spot for bonefishing. Just a short walk from the villas

A gorgeous bonefishing flat is found about a mile away from the villas…….ask Marta and she’ll tell you all the great spots.

Bonefishing flat just down the road from the villas at Harbour Club………..DIY bonefishng.

Book your fishing lodge accommodation at Harbour Club Villas

Let us know when you want to include some fishing while on vacation here on Providenciales. We can arrange everything for you including fishing with a local island guide. Call and talk to Marta and I’ll make all the arrangements for you.

Happy wading. The bonefish are waiting for you!

Marta

http://www.bonefishing.tc

Harbour Club Villas and Marina

Posted on August 30, 2020 by marta

Six villas with lake views and a private marina for scuba dive boats

Harbour Club Villas and Marina is a cluster of six, one bedroom villas or cottages, that sits on a rise between two waterfronts. Villas overlook Flamingo Lake, a bone fishing lake, and the ocean at Cooper Jack Bight on Provo’s more tranquil south side.

Harbour Club Villas is a unique place to do social distancing while you vacation in paradise.
A one-of-a-kind estate with individual villas that are ideal for people wanting to go on holiday together but at the same time, retain some privacy.
Our individual, self-catering guest cottages are separated with private patios over looking the lake and each one is surrounded by large stone planters with tropical bushes and flowers.

Villas are on a lake that’s great for bonefishing

We’re only a short, ten minute drive to Grace Bay beach and within easy reach of all major island attractions. Our small, island hideaway has a special appeal to couples, families or small groups looking for something a little bit different to your typical resort.

Our guests often tell us that we are the best kept secret in the Caribbean Islands.

The entrance to the Marina at Harbour Club Villas

Barry and Marta live on site and are always available to help you with everything from the minute you book right through to your departure.

Six, one bedroom cottages for couples and or a group vacation

We have six, identical cottages surrounded by palm trees and tropical bushes and flowers, a gazebo with a barbecue/grill and seating right beside the pool. We offer our guests a unique location to stay at and from which to explore our island, visiting all our wonderful and varied beaches some of which are great for snorkeling and swimming, others for walking and shelling, and everyone can enjoy the amazing water and ocean we have in the Turks and Caicos.

One bedroom cottages with fully equipped kitchens in a tropical setting

We have:

Bone fishing on our doorstep in the lake and nearby flats.

Scuba diving right from our marina…grab your dive buddy and a short walk brings you to dive boats.

Beaches just a short five minute drive away.

Eco friendly villas and can show you the beauty of the flora and fauna of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Our location is unique between ocean and lake

Villas with views overlooking Flamingo Lake

Villa pool area with gazebo surrounded by coconut palms and tropical flowers

Our Marina has dive boats and and a fishing charter and what a view of the lake from the front of the villas

A short walk takes you down to our marina where dive boats are moored.

Such a beautiful shallow lake where bonefishing is a favourite pastime for some of our guests

BEACHES

Sunlovers and snorkelers love the beaches of Provo … soft, white sand with crystal-clear turquoise water providing swimming and great snorkeling close to the shoreline for all to enjoy. We’re just a five minute drive to Grace Bay beach.

SCUBA DIVERS

Enjoy the easy walk from the villas to the dive boats moored in and close by our marina by most of the islands’ best dive operators.

BONEFISHING

“Great villa accommodation and self guided Bonefishing right in front of your own private cottage as well as on the bonefishing flats of the south shore of Provo. Go when you want to go!”

Grab your rod and be fishing in minutes right in front of your villa

BONEFISHING: The areas close to Harbour Club Villas are great for self guided bonefishing and DIY fishing. We have two lakes, Flamingo and Turtle Lake, plus a beautiful ocean flat just down the road. Grab your rod and go when you want to go! DIY bonefishing in the flats by Harbour Club Villas.

Bonefishing packages are available and everything can be arranged for you.

At dusk, a lone fisherman casts to bonefish in Flamingo Lake right by our villas.

YES! There are bonefish in the lake ……… all catch and release.

The Marina at Harbour Club Villas is a center for scuba dive operators.

DIVING is spectacular in the Turks and Caicos Islands and our Harbour Club Villa guests have this to say.

“The scuba diving was terrific and the 2 minute walk to the Marina
for 8:30 a.m. dives is the way to go!”

We have four of the island’s top dive operators operating out of our little marina: AquaTCI who are right on our doorstep, Provo Turtle Divers, Flamingo Divers and Caicos Adventures. We can help you book your DIVE PACKAGES.

All our guests have to do is walk down the driveway and onto the boats moored in the Marina.

Providenciales has some 90 dive sites on our spectacular reefs out at West Caicos, French Cay, Sandbore Channel and North West Point.

AquaTCI island dive operator has it’s boat moored right in our marina a short walk from the villas.

Dive boats in our marina ready to head out to the reefs at West Caicos and French Cay

Dive boats heading out for French Cay dive sites

WOW – those perfectly flat calm days where you can see Five Cays and that awesome colour of the water!

Cottage type accommodation with hand made stone walk ways and planters full of flowering plants.

Each Harbour Club Villa has:

Air-conditioning in the bedroom only
Ceiling fans throughout our vacation rentals
Louvered windows with screens to catch island breezes
Restful queen-sized bed
Bathroom with spacious walk-in shower
1 comfortable queen sleeper sofa for additional guests
Dining table for 4
Fully equipped kitchen
High, open beamed ceilings
Flat screen TV’s with Cable TV
WiFi internet access in ALL villas and by pool
Lockable safes in our vacation rentals
Private stone patios
Uninterrupted lake views
Eco friendly
On site hosts always ready to help

We have a spacious floor plan with several couches and chairs

Louvered and screened windows to catch the breezes

Living area with couches, dining room table and chairs and a fully equipped kitchen

Roomy open area with fully equipped kitchens at Harbour Club villa accommodation on Provo

Fresh table flowers every day at the villas

Fully equipped kitchens, flat screened TV and all you will need to prepare meals

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Comfortable bedrooms with screened and louvered windows to catch the island breezes

Bedrooms have queen sized beds with open slatted luggage bench and closet shelving.

Sofa beds have proper queen mattresses for additional comfort

Bathrooms have a walk in shower

Dining room table with a view out the window of the lake

Dining nook with a view over the lake

Private patios beside each villa with lake views

Having breakfast before heading out for some spectacular diving on our reefs

A lovely spot for sipping a morning cup of coffee or cocktails in the evening.

Late afternoon just perfect for a cocktail on your own private patio overlooking the lake

Our pool looking towards the tiki hut. where there’s a barbecue/grill

OUR POOL AREA is just made for small group entertaining. We’ve had many wedding receptions here and group functions like yoga retreats, dive groups, family reunions, birthday and anniversary vacations where everyone can stay all together and enjoy the resort to themselves. Book your group event today….we can help you arrange everything!

The walkway leading into the pool and gazebo at the villas

Come and have a swim or read a book surrounded by flowers and palms

The gazebo beside the pool where guests can meet and relax the day away

Tiki hut with barbecue grill right beside the pool

A lovely spot to read a book or have barbecue

Lounge chairs for sunbathing or enjoy lunch in the shade of the umbrellas by the pool

Sun loungers around the pool

The Gazebo has a barbecue/grill for guests to enjoy.

Tiki hut by the pool

Gazebo by the pool with flowering bouganvillea

Flowering tropical plants and stone walkways

Gazebo at our villa rental set among trees and shrubs

Stunning marina sunset with shooting rays of sunlight

Kayaking the shoreline outside the marina channel

Complimentary kayaks are yours to explore the shoreline and it’s tidal beaches

Aaaah, beautiful Grace Bay just a five minute drive from Harbour Club Villas

Snorkel the Bight Reef and hopefully you may see the turtles

A turtle at the Bight Reef….a great place to snorkel

The Bight Reef and Smith’s Reef are both great snorkel areas and they are only a ten minute drive away from our villas. Check with us and we will give you directions to all the best spots on Provo.

And here’s a Spotted Eagle Ray cruising along the reef

Now this little beach you will have to ask us about!

Bonefishing the flats that are just down the road from our villas at Harbour Club

Harbour Club Villas……….the best in island accommodation with bonefishing in the lake

BONEFISHING: There are bonefishing flats to wade and two lakes within walking distance of the villas. We overlook the Caicos Banks………shallow waters, wide open flats and great bonefishing. We have over the years compiled a guide which includes tips on where to bonefish, what flies work best and where, tidal flows in our area and numerous other fishy tales. A wealth of fish related info only available to our guests!

Here’s Ed bonefishing in the lake by the villas

Guests can see bonefish tailing in the lake from our villa windows……grab your rod and go. DIY bonefishing at its’ best as our location is right on a bonefishing lake!

We have bonefishing packages with a great local island guide with great rates for our guests.

We can book you on a bonefishing excursion with Provo’s best guide…………check out our bonefish packages.

What a beauty……..just before releasing it back to the waters.

Birdwatchers and eco lovers will enjoy seeing the variety of birds and interesting flora and fauna surrounding the villas

Harbour Club Villas……..the best in island accommodation

Let us help you plan a wonderful vacation on Provo. We’ve been here for over 20 years and we are ready to show you the south side of Providenciales. Call us and Book your holiday trip today.

See you soon,

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Hummingbird Nest at Harbour Club Villas Part 2

Posted on March 13, 2020 by marta

Two little eggs were laid but only one left……….perhaps taken by one of our critters like a pygmy boa.

Unfortunately, one day when I looked in the nest, only one egg remained. I asked around and found out that it could have been a snake that made off with the egg. In any case about two weeks after the eggs were laid, a baby hummingbird hatched.

Just hatched…too bad I didn’t get it on camera!

The mother hummingbird disposes of the broken egg shells after the babies are hatched. When the baby hummingbirds hatch, they have no feathers and dark skin and they are hatched with their eyes are closed.

Momma flies in to feed the little one.

The mother hummingbird drinks nectar and eats tiny bugs. she then will regurgitate the slurry substance that her baby can easily digest. She flies in every 20 minutes or so to feed this mixture to the baby hummingbirds. Of course there are usually two babies to feed so she’s kept very busy.

Big yellow beak and wide open mouth just waiting to be fed.

The baby grows pretty fast and the feathers are coming in.

When the baby hears the whirring of the Momma’s wings, it pops up and opens its beak ready for feedings

A good perspective so that you can see how tiny the nest is as compared to an adult hand

When the baby hummingbirds are first born, the mother hummingbird will spend most of her time sitting on the nest, keeping the baby hummingbirds warm.

The baby hummingbirds will feel the wind from the wing of their mother and lift their little heads up and open their mouths.

The mother hummingbird puts her beak all the way down into the mouths of the baby hummingbirds while dropping a little of the regurgitated insects and nectar inside.

Big commotion and twittering as the momma hummingbird chases off a curly tail lizard……she fans out her tail feathers as a warning.

The baby quickly doubles in size.

After one week, the baby hummingbird is covered in tiny little fuzzy feathers

The baby spends a lot of time snoozing but grows very quickly with all the daily feedings

More to come as the baby starts moving around more and grows large enough to fill up the nest.

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Fish Fry on Provo

Posted on December 12, 2019 by marta

Excitement builds as the Junkanoo band dances through and with the crowds

A great evening was had at the Island Fish Fry held every Thursday night at the Children’s Park in the Bight. Local restaurants served up the most delicious fry and grilled fish, peas and rice, macaroni, lobster and conch and fresh corn. It was my first taste of “gullywash”…….. I took a small sample and just had to fill the glass up to the brim it was that good. Oh yes…..for those of you like me that don’t know what gullywash is, it’s a drink usually served in a coconut not a glass so rum and coconut milk are the main ingredients. Visitors and locals were all treated to some of the best island entertainment.

Island entertainment and Fish Fry on Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

Colourful costumes, noise makers and shakers as everyone gets dancing.

Uncle Dough’s has the best #1 conch salad and the most delicious “gullywash”!!!

David Bowen often will emcee, sing, dance and play harmonica with local Rake and Scrape Bands.

The lively island sounds of V6 Rake and Scrape Band

Dancers getting ready to perform.

Henry the Conch was dancing and greeting people at the Fish Fry.

Henry the Conch was a real hit with everyone as he stopped for many photo opportunities with visitors and local kids. We were treated to some folk story telling and skits, the maypole plaiting and a junkanoo rush by “We Funk.”

The young dancers braided the Maypole as the crowds watched and cheered.

Everyone joined in and danced to We Funk Junkanoo band.

These drummers were sensational.

How low can you go?

This youngster was wearing several hats as he blew his whistle.

Ripsaw player in the Rake and Scrape band.

A drummer from the We Funk Junkanoo band.

Here’s the young lady who had be up dancing with everyone and to the Junkanoo band.

Please remember that the Fish Fry is being held every Thursday down at the Children’s Park in the Bight. Bring the kids and head down for a few hours of fun, entertainment and the most delicious fry fish! See you there.

Marta.

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

A Trip Down Turtle Tail

Posted on July 5, 2017 by marta

A lone flamingo feeds in the Juba salina just a short ways from Harbour Club Villas

I decided on taking one of our fishing guests down Turtle Tail to see for myself where he could access some flats in order to do some bonefishing. Must say, this area is still as beautiful as ever but with many newly constructed houses going up.

I haven’t seen the flamingos for quite an age and was excited to see this, lone beauty.

I couldn’t get him to stop feeding and to lift his head up……….too busy “vacuuming” through the silty bottom.

My beach also known locally as Dog Beach was just awesome with all those turquoise colours

Looking towards Jim Hill and the new villas being built beside Bajacu

Bonefishing flat with some of the Five Little Cays in the distance

Old conch shells piled up on shore

Now this has some potential for some DIY bonefishing

Jet skiers were out on this beautiful day

Rocky southern shoreline with secret pathway down to the water’s edge

Private gazebos overlooking stunning turquoise waters

Mangroves down Turtle Tail with some sweet bonefishing spots

Harbour Club Villas and Marina on a bonefishing lake in Providenciales

Looking across Flamingo Lake towards the villas at Harbour Club and a lone fisherman

Flamingo Lake and a perfect afternoon for some bonefishing

I Love Salt Cay

Posted on February 19, 2015 by marta

Morning sunrise over the salt pans on our first day.

Excitement and anticipation on a return weekend trip to Salt Cay. Up early and out the door to catch the sunrise and not wanting to waste a minute of the day. How I love the peaceful tranquility at that time of day.

The Turks & Caicos heather, Limonium bahamense was blooming this time and I took lots of photos of this pretty plant.

The Turks and Caicos Island heather, thrives in the saline conditions of the salt flats. It is found growing along the retaining walls of Salt Cay’s salt ponds. It is now the islands’ national flower.

Came across a Snowy Egret dancing in the salt ponds looking for food and managed to catch a great photo with reflections.

My favourite little lane with charming rock walls runs right past Mt Pleasant guest house where we stayed.

Through the wood louvers of the White House looking towards Dunscombe Point.

No trip to Salt Cay is complete without seeing the White House and this trip was very special. We met owner Ian Dunn who took time out to show us through this splendid old mansion complete with stories of his ancestors. I’m definitely going to do a separate blog on this magnificent building that’s part of Salt Cay’s history.

There’s nothing better than having lunch with this view………the gazebo at the Brown House.

The Brown House was built in 1860, fully restored and is now a beautiful waterfront residence for holidaying visitors to Salt Cay. Thanks to Candy Herwin for an island lunch with friends and of course a chance to take more photos of this heritage house.

Mount Pleasant guest cottage where we stayed with a roof top wooden walkway to the balcony of the main house. Love the blue shutters.

We were fortunate to be able to stay in the fully renovated guest cottage at Mount Pleasant with hosts Jo and George Oates. Salt Cay accommodation with character …… simply perfect for our all too short vacation getaway.

The north shore beach looking towards Grand Turk……….if you look closely, you can see a cruise ship.

Ruins of the Windmills Plantation…..love to take photos here.

Zoomed in shot of Grand Turk and cruise ship.

Beautiful stretch of beach but a bit too rough for swimming.

An old salt rakers cottage.

A visit to Porter’s Island Thyme is a must for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The chicken breast stuffed with bacon, baby spinach and mozzarella cheese was absolutely delicious with home made ice cream to follow.

Early Sunday morning and my little friends were heading to gran’s house. They were going to help bake cookies they told me!

Love this red shuttered house next to the church.

Foot prints in the sand just up from Debbie’s Coral Reef Bar and Grill restaurant.

Great place for sunsets, drinks and a bite to eat.

Looking towards Dean’s Dock…….it was pretty rough out there.

Sheedy’s cannon up on the bluff was a lovely walk early on Sunday morning.

Falling in love with a donkey that looked ready to have a baby at any time.

Pirate’s Hideaway……..another great place to stay in Salt Cay.

Loving the colours…….turquoise dwelling with donkey.

Newly repaired roof of the Bermudian kitchen at Government House.

Inside the old Bermudian kitchen with some lovely old antiques.

Inside the Bermudian Kitchen a lot of work has been done since I was last here taking photos. Old antique artifacts and utensils from Salt Cay have been found and or donated. Candy Herwin writes “…..like Jose Jones old handmade carpenters saw and box of tools…one of the ladies old singer machines with Ms. Mellys measuring tape …remember the old cloth ones….decade old cooking pots from Mary Robinson kitchen….ancient locks and one of my favorites an old steam iron in a homemade stand…Later Ms. Rosie Glinton said it was used for placing on top of frying fish to stop them curling…Well I never.”

Malaika and sea glass gathering.

Salt Cay is a treasure trove of sea glass lying on the beaches.

Excitement in the form of water delivery on Salt Cay.

Our last day and bright sunshine and slightly calmer seas

Boats and dive boats with the sea wall.

Walking, bicycles and golf buggies are the main modes of transportation.

Our last morning and YES…………we saw the humpback whales. What a magnificent sight.

Our last morning and a snap decision made literally in 5 minutes. The seas had died down a bit and we thought we just had to go. Salt Cay Divers and a 100% success rate so far this season. We went for it and WOW, we were so glad we did. Tough with the boat rockin’ and rollin’ to take photos but all worth it as I managed to get two reasonable “tail” shots.

Leaving Salt Cay and flying over Grand Turk with a cruise ship docked.

And so, another wonderful few days away from the hustle and bustle of Provo. Salt Cay is a treasure of an island full of history, relaxation, love the donkeys wandering along the salt ponds and streets, the stacked rock old walls, the north beach in all its splendor and the many historic buildings.

I can’t wait to come back again and again.

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

South West Harbour Bluff

Posted on January 27, 2015 by marta

Glorious wild sea island cotton along one stretch of the road to South West Bluff and Osprey Rock

A hot sunny day and a trip out to South West Harbour Bluff with visiting friends and some guests staying at Harbour Club Villas. On the road out, we came across some sea island cotton growing wild alongside the road. The cotton had popped and was waving in the wind. We spotted some flowers too…………yellow and delicate.

A beautiful cotton flower amongst all the white cotton pods

On top of the bluff looking towards Bonefish Point

Some of us waded through the water to the cave and climbed up the ladder and out onto the bluff. What a view. Others stayed on the beach enjoying a cold beer.

Perfect day for a cold beer and looking out over the ocean.

Inscriptions from shipwrecked sailors are found on top of the bluff.

Osprey nest with two young is perched on top of Osprey Rock

Chitons attached to the rocks are impossible to pry off

View after climbing up the ladder at Pirates Cave and out on top of the bluff.

Sweet little hummingbird nestlings overlooking the beach.

The mama bird kept buzzing us and we found this nest in the overhanging bush.

Lovely day, wonderful company and so many sights to see. One of the most beautiful parts of Provo that is great for taking photos and walking along the beach out to Bonefish Point.

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

A New Look for Harbour Club Villas

Posted on July 8, 2014 by marta

Harbour Club Villas and Marina …… a beautiful location between Flamingo Lake and Cooper Jack Bay on Provo’s south shore.

Our six rental villas are in a beautiful, tranquil setting just perfect for a great vacation on Providenciales. Rent one villa or rent them all for your next group holiday or event such as a family wedding. We are only a five minute drive from Grace Bay beach too. We’ve been here for 15 years and know all the best spots, things to do and will send you to many amazing beaches to explore and enjoy.

We have recently given our villas a new look with bright Caribbean colours. Windows are screened and louvered so guests can enjoy the cooling tropical breezes. Let me show you through our villas.

Comfortable queen sized beds in our villas

Bright, open living rooms

Villas can sleep extra people on a sofa bed

Lots of couches and a dining room area overlooking the lake

Flat screened TV and a fully equipped kitchen

New colours of blue, green and yellow to brighten up the villas

High ceilings and a large living area for our guests comfort

Dining room table and seating for four and all with a view

Come and enjoy what we have to offer at Harbour Club Villas and Marina. We have six, one bedroom villas with fully equipped kitchens providing everything that you could wish for in lodging in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Turks and Caicos Birds Eye View

Posted on June 23, 2014 by marta

Flying over Harbour Club Villas and Marina….a beautiful 6 villa vacation rental complex on the south side of Providenciales

Over the years, I’ve snapped several photos while flying to our sister islands or Miami. There’s nothing more wonderful than seeing our amazing turquoise and blue waters from the air and islands and cays strung out like small jewels ……… it’s truly breathtaking! Here’s a selection for you to enjoy and I’ve started it off with Harbour Club Villas and Marina which has been our little resort in the sun and built over 15 years ago. The first and only vacation rental estate on the beautiful and more tranquil south side of Providenciales.

View of Cooper Jack Marina and Five Cays Bay (top) with the canal system feeding into Turtle Lake.

Turtle Lake bonefishing flat is just down the road from our villas

Five Cays bay is a beautiful ocean flat where bonefishing guests at Harbour Club Villas always make a stop for some wading and fishing.

Five Cays Bay just around the corner from Harbour Club Villas and Marina

Harbour Club Villas and Marina and Caicos Marina development as we fly past and over the start of Five Cays bay. Juba salina in the background.

Two huge villas (one of which is Prince’s) on the marina and each has it’s own beach. Before development, we used to wander in the shallows and send our guests down to this scenic spot.

The colours and cays of Chalk Sound are so spectacular and distinctive….beautiful.

Chalk Sound with Sapodilla and Taylor Bays looking towards the South West tip of the island.

Beautiful homes line the shores of Chalk Sound… ,imagine waking up to this every morning!!

Turtle Cove Marina is a short five minute drive from the villas at Harbour Club and this aerial shows the entrance and Babalua Beach in the foreground.

Turtle Cove Marina with Smith’s Reef , the coral reefs and deep blue ocean.

I think this is coming into South Caicos and wow, the colours are amazing.

The Big South…………South Caicos full of historical buildings and large developments on going.

Stunning view of South Caicos with one of the large developments of East Winds Resort.

The tip of South Caicos looking towards East Caicos.

Uninhabited East Caicos was pretty colourful on this fly past.

The beautiful island of Salt Cay is a little jewel of a place….love the history.

Salt Cay in the far distance as we fly onto Grand Turk.

Grand Turk island is the seat of government of the TCI.

Cruise Ship port in Grand Turk…….an amazing view as we head back home to Harbour Club Villas on Providenciales.

And so the end of my whirlwind journey and tour of our beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands from a bird’s eye view. What stands out the most is the colour of our amazing waters from the air. It’s even better though when seen from on the ground and on the beaches. We’re waiting for you to visit so give us a call at Harbour Club Villas and book your vacation with us on Provo in the fabulous Turks and Caicos Islands.

See you soon,

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

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