Avis Avoid the crowds - Secluded Beachfront home, Picturesque Turks BeachsideBungalow

The Beachside Bungalow property was wonderful. The location was great! The accommodations met all of our needs. Very clean and well decorated.

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.

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

The house is amazing, beach is breathtaking. Island is wonderful, love love love everything about this trip!!!

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

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!

had everything you could need. thanks so much

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!

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!

Wir waren Anfang Mai für 10 Nächte im "Sea Gull" (die größere Wohnung) des Beachside Bungalows. Von Anfang an haben wir uns wohl gefühlt, super ausgestattet, gemütlich und sauber. Vom großen Schlafzimmer aus hat man schon im Bett liegend einen tollen Meerblick und nach dem Aufstehen Frühstück auf der Terrasse ..... Wie schon von Drew (der Vermieterin) erwähnt, ist der lokale Fischmarkt, also wo die zwei oder drei Fischer gegen 17.00 Uhr mit ihrem Tagesfang ankommen, nur 200m den Strand in südliche Richtung. Dort bekommt man für 10 Dollar einen ausgenommenen Fisch, den man sich dann schön auf dem Grill im Garten am Abend zubereiten kann. Das ganze mit Sundowner in der Hand und mit etwas Glück keine Wolken am Horizont und einem gigantischen Sonnenuntergang. Wir haben uns in Miami im Duty Free gleich mit 3 Flaschen Gin bzw. Wodka versorgt für 40 Dollar (Offer) - und das war absolut sinnvoll, da es auf der Insel ja doch etwas teuerer ist. Bier kostet ca. 1,50 US per 0,33ml bei Abnahme von 36 Dosen. Ebenfalls sinnvoll ist es gleich bei der Ankunft Jack oder wer auch immer euch abholt, nach einem Stop im Liqueur shop und Supermarkt zu fragen, und schnell die wichtigsten und vor allem schwersten Sachen zu kaufen. Mit dem Fahrrad ist das dann etwas schwerer ... Tauchen waren wir im Bohio - 3 Minuten mit dem Fahrrad nach Norden. Tauchgang 70 US oder 2 für 130 US. Alles sehr easy und ohne Stress. Sehr empfehlenswert. Auf jeden Fall mit Kreditkarte zahlen und nicht vor Ort tauschen, auch nicht in Miami, die Rate ist viel zu schlecht. Die Touris vom Cruiseship haben wir kaum gemerkt, auch wenn zwei Grundstücke weiter eine Bar mit Liegen ist, wo man die Cruiser hinkarrt und abfüllt. Musik ist nicht laut und meistens Bob Marley - und damit konnten wir guuuuut leben. Wir haben die Ruhe als absolutes Plus empfunden. Waschmaschine und Trockner funktionieren auch super - also nicht so viele Sachen mitnehmen, die braucht man auf der Insel nicht. Badesachen sind das Wichtigste!!! Direkt vorm Haus ist der Eingang ins Meer nicht der Beste (Seegras / Riff), aber links und rechts (20 m) kann man gut reingehen und rumdümpeln. Leider gibt es viel Müll auf der Insel, alle Glasflaschen werden weggeschmissen und es gibt kein Pfandsystem - entsprechend sieht es an manchen Stellen aus. Aber alles in allem ist es eine kleine Trauminsel, verschlafen und nicht überlaufen wie manch andere. Wir hatten jedenfalls eine tolle Zeit und würden jederzeit wieder zurück wollen .....!!!!!