Villa Osprey

Villa Osprey stands right on the water in Silly Creek, on the south-western side of Providenciales: three king bedrooms with their own bathrooms, a heated infinity-edge pool looking out over the turquoise sea, and kayaks waiting at the dock for the calm lagoon.

Three bedrooms, six guests, and every bed a king. That makes it easy for three couples, a family, or a small group of friends. Of the Turks and Caicos villas we suggest to three couples sharing, identical rooms settle the usual argument over who gets the master before anyone lands.

THE HOUSE

Inside, the living space is modern and open plan, and the kitchen is fully equipped. Air conditioning and ceiling fans, Wi-Fi, a sound system, televisions and a telephone are all listed. So are a washer and dryer, an iron, a safe and a security system. A barbecue grill covers the evenings you’d rather not drive anywhere.

THE BEDROOMS

All three rooms follow the same plan: a king bed, air conditioning and an en-suite full bathroom with a walk-in shower. No room is the obvious master, which is exactly the point for couples travelling together. Three bathrooms in total, one per bedroom.

THE POOL AND THE DOCK

An infinity-edge pool, heated, looks over the ocean, and there’s a jacuzzi as well. Lunch goes on the shaded al fresco dining area, and a big sundeck takes care of the hours from sunrise to sunset. Kayaks are kept at the dock, ready for the lagoon. Beach chairs, an umbrella, a cooler and beach towels are supplied for days elsewhere on Provo.

THE SERVICE

A weekly stay includes one midweek cleaning. No daily staff are listed for the villa, so if you’d like a cook for a night or two, tell us when you book and we’ll see what can be arranged.

THE RULES

The 12 per cent government tax is added to every rate. Electricity is included up to USD 200 a week, and any excess is billed at the market rate plus 12 per cent tax. Minimum stays are five nights for most of the season and seven from 19 December to 1 January. Smoking, pets and events are not allowed. Check-in from 4 pm, check-out by 10 am.

THE LOCATION

By car, Taylor Bay Beach is about four minutes away, Sapodilla Beach and Las Brisas about five, the nearest supermarket ten and the airport seventeen. Central Grace Bay with its restaurants and shops, and the Provo Golf Club, take 20 to 25 minutes. Chalk Sound, a national park lagoon of shallow water and hundreds of small rocky islands, lies in the same south-western corner. For a side-by-side look at this end of the island, read our guide to Chalk Sound and its south-shore neighbours before you choose.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are all three bedrooms the same?
Yes. Each has a king bed, air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower.

Is the pool heated?
Yes, the infinity-edge pool is heated, and there’s a jacuzzi too.

How does electricity work?
Up to USD 200 a week is included; above that it’s charged at the market rate plus 12 per cent tax.

How far is the airport?
About 17 minutes by car.

To check dates or request a quote for Villa Osprey, write to [email protected].