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This was a spectacular vacation spot! Visited: December 2009 Posted by gail22 We enjoyed our seven nights here tremendously! The villas were wonderful. We felt very comfortable here, and loved the accommodations. We are already talking about coming back again soon. Marta and Barry made us feel at home the minute we got here. They were excellent hosts.They had nice ideas and were very informative sending us to so many special places that we wouldn't likely have found on our own. Marta had all the special touches. Every day we came back, we had subtle, beautiful touches like fresh new flowers in the conch shell and in the martini glass! The island had a great deal to explore along with some terrific secluded ocean beaches. The villas were located away from all the typical "see the sand" only hotels and were very lovely, spacious and extremely clean. If you wish to find comfort, privacy and a chance to know some of the locals...this is the place to stay. We explored the entire island following Marta and Barry's suggestions of all the different beaches. What a perfect home base. We would absolutely stay here again when we return to Provo. Anyone who asks about "TCI" will be sent to Harbour Club from us! 2 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? We had a one-of-a-kind vacation at Harbour Club Villas! Visited: October 2009 Posted by mike71 What a wonderfully relaxing time we had here with Marta and Barry. They were such great hosts you'd think you were staying with old friends. They were both pleasant and helpful. We borrowed the kayaks and paddled out to one of the five cays. It was great being the only ones out there along with the iguanas. The water was so beautiful here! We went to Marta's "secret beach" which was so very pleasant with no one there but us. We actually saw turtles popping their heads out of the water. If you're wanting charm, hospitality, and uniqueness and are looking for the kind of memories that can't be made from cookie-cutter sameness, Harbour Club is the place. First off, Barry and Marta are not "managers" or "hosts" or "owners" or "staff". Yes, they happily oblige with all those duties, but more importantly they are two people who appreciate where they live and want you to appreciate it as well. The style of accommodations they've set up is perfect for those people who want to feel like they're not in a hotel room. The cottages are delightful, well designed and decorated and ready for you to live in, complete with kitchen wares, TV, dining areas, etc. If you want to have a barbecue by the pool, there's a great thatched roof area where you may (or may not, as often it felt we had the place to ourselves) meet up with other guests for some socializing, but while in your cottage you feel like its your own home away from home. Helping with this is the location. It's a personal taste, but I was a big fan of Harbour Club Villas' position. It's actually the backyard of a couple dive shops, making it ideal for that, but is also not steeped in busy rows of condos. Out the back drive you can wander over the rocks and stare into the blue water with no one around. The five-minute drive to beaches on the other side is nothing, especially since there are a number of beaches to check out, so you'd be driving no matter where you're at. 1 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? This is an excellent place to stay. Visited: July 2009 Posted by vicki595 My husband and I had our first visit to Turks and Caicos, and found Harbour Club Villas to be an excellent place to stay. Our week with Marta and Barry could not have been better. They have six villas on a beautiful hillside overlooking a lake with the marina just behind the villas. The villa was clean and had everything we needed - big fluffy towels, kitchen with all necessary items and loads of books to choose from when we wanted to kick back. Also, beautiful flowers just magically appeared every day at our villa. Marta and Barry can fill you in on all the great things to see and do - private beaches, great restaurants, and drives to remote places on the island. They are easily accessible because their home is on the property. I can't imagine returning to Provo and not staying with them! 2 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? I'm sure this won't be our last stay with Marta and Barry! Visited: April 2009 Posted by vumad This was our second stay at Harbour Club, and it was every bit as good as our first visit in late 2005. Marta and Barry are the most excellent hosts, and couldn't be more friendly and helpful. Marta did some shopping for essentials for us (beers - the supermarkets are dry on Sundays) prior to our arrival. They also gave us a ride to and from the store to re-stock the fridge during our stay. Harbour Club is well away from the main road, so the place is very quiet and peaceful. Usually the only noise you ever hear is from the occasional car on the dirt road at the bottom of the driveway. We had rented two units, one for ourselves and one for our American friends, Jeff and Cheryll. Harbour Club has six identical villas available, and each is very comfortable for two. However, this would also be a good choice for a family or a larger group. We originally chose the location based on a recommendation from Jayne and Mickey at Flamingo Divers (an easy five-minute walk around the dock). Each villa has a full kitchen, large living/dining area with additional fold-away bed, a separate queen bedroom and a bathroom with a decent shower. Outside there is a small shared pool and communal barbecue. Several of the island's dive operators moor their boats in the marina just 200 yards from the villas - making this a great base for a dive trip. Our favorite has always been Flamingo Divers, but you have plenty of choice if you can't get booked with Jayne and Mickey. Provo is a large island given its population, so unless you intend fixing your own meals every night, you'll probably want to rent a car. If you do, I suggest you avoid the airport rentals and go for one of the cheaper off-airport options. Taxis are okay for a night or two, but beyond that, they become very expensive. 2 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Our wedding and stay here were beautiful. Visited: April 2009 Posted by an_islan46 Words cannot express what an amazing experience Shandi and I had traveling to Turks and Caicos to be married. It was a very last minute decision, but when I spoke to Marta on the phone I knew this was the place we wanted to stay. Marta was so helpful over the phone. When we arrived and she greeted us with her wonderful smile and a hug, we knew this was out home for two weeks. Barry and Marta shared all the island secrets with us; the side roads to beaches, help arranging diving or other daily expereinces and great restaurants. They seemed to always be there when we needed some help or just wanted some company. Otherwise, they seemed to know when we wanted some alone time. We had considered going to a resort but we were so happy that we did not. At the villa we had some privacy. Marta came in daily to tidy up the villa and daily she dropped off flesh flowers, we bought groceries, and each day we would make a wonderful lunch to take with us. Nightly we enjoyed dinner at the villa at the barbecue by the pool or dinner out (it was nice to have a chioce). For our wedding Marta was amazing, and her kindness will never be forgotten. She really went above and beyond helping us that day. She was an angel. When we arrived back in Canada our life had changed. We were married and we had a new outlook on life thanks to our experience on the Turks and our time with Barry and Marta. We are already trying to plan the next trip. 3 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? It couldn't have been better! Visited: April 2009 Posted by scubacls My husband and I spent a week at Harbour Club Villas with friends who have been there before. It is definitely an undiscovered jewel. Owners Barry and Marta are so warm and wonderful that when you leave, you feel you are saying goodbye to family. The accommodations were wonderfully comfortable, spotlessly clean and very well kept. Barry and Marta have thought of everything to assure that you have a wonderful stay. This is one place we sincerely hope to return to. 2 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? It was unbeatable - like staying with friends! Visited: April 2009 Posted by ars305 We spent our honeymoon at Harbour Club. From the moment we arrived to the very moment we sadly left, we were treated like family. If you are looking for a beautiful, secluded, non-hotel-like place to make special memories, Harbour Club is for you! We can't wait to go back. 0 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? It was delightful! Visited: March 2009 Posted by fopco1 My wife and I spent several days at Harbour Club. The location was wonderfully central and handy to all points like Grace Bay beaches and restaurants, the grocery and liquor stores, etc. The accommodations were roomy, comfortable, clean and quiet. It was a terrific bargain for a pricy place like Provo. Barry and Marta (owners) were most friendly and willing to share their substantial knowledge about the islands and the people. They shared all kinds of information on where, who, what, etc. As a result, we enjoyed drinks and snorkeling at "Somewhere On The Beach" a number of times. We also enjoyed Long Bay Beach, a great couple days with bonefishing guide Darren, and several dinners that were both elegant and resonably priced at various place on Grace Bay. 2 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? This is an exquisite island, with the most amazing care and service! Visited: January 2009 Posted by janeannefrancis Words cannot come close to adequately describe the amazing holiday my friend and I recently enjoyed at Harbour Club. As we planned our trip, Marta and Barry ensured all arrangements were well in place, including dinner reservations for New Year's Eve and a great car rental. Upon arrival, we were met with the warmest welcome. Throughout the week, we felt so very cared for - Marta and Barry genuinely wanted to make sure we enjoyed a fabulous holiday. This we did. The villas were spacious, clean and beautifully appointed, and were nestled amid the most gorgeous landscape. Within steps was the marina, and just a short swim away was a quiet white sand beach, with crystal clear waves reflecting amazing blues and greens. Each day we had the pleasure of chatting with Marta and Barry. We got some tips on where to explore. Without such insider information, we would have never seen the breathtaking sites we did. When I clumsily soaked my beach towel in sandy water, a fresh new one was in my arms within seconds. And to top off an already perfect holiday, we joined Marta and Barry one day on their boat. We cruised the picturesque waters, and had the experience of a lifetime playing boat tag with five dolphins! They were literally within reach, just playing along the side of the boat, inviting us to truly surrender to the magic of the island. Wow. On our last day, Marta and Barry took special care to check our flight status, and warmly invited us to stay at the property to wait out the flight delay. Being detained at the Harbour Club for a couple extra hours was an extra gift! In essence, we enjoyed an exquisite escape to an island paradise with the comfort and care of home. Recommended to anyone; as two friends we had a blast - as a family or honeymooners I have full confidence you will enjoy an equally fulfilling and memorable holiday! Thank you Marta and Barry! 5 users found this review helpful. 1 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? It was an incredible vacation. Visited: June 2008 Posted by firewate45 Wow, what a gem Harbour Club Villas is. I came here with a group of friends for some fun in the sun, and that's exactly what we had. Barry and Marta were incredible hosts and told us about all of the secret beaches to explore on the island. We snorkeled and beach combed non stop and came back to our beautiful villas and cooked incredible dinners either in our villa or out by the pool on the barbecue. We can't wait to go back! 5 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? We're glad we chose this. Visited: February 2008 Posted by beachlover We chose Harbour Club Villas from internet recommendations, and we were not disappointed. We were looking for a place out of the busy area of Grace Bay with a separate bedroom and a well-equipped kitchen at a reasonable price. We certainly found it. It was no surprise that we were very well taken care of by Barry and Marta. They lived up to their reputation in these reviews. Marta is such an inveterately helpful person, that even as we were leaving to go on to North Caicos, she told us how to find the special places there and gave us an extra styrofoam cooler to take our food in. The villa was attractive, spacious and comfortable - and had everything we needed. When a friend came to join us for the last two nights of our stay, Marta rearranged all the furniture in the living area, so we could have the sofa sleeper open and off to one side and still have a good sitting arrangement on the other side. I never would have asked her to do that, but I was delighted that she did. Making arrangements with Harbour Club was very easy. My emails were answered promptly, and they volunteered to make our car reservation with Scooter Bob. We recommend the villas for anyone who is looking for home-like accommodations and helpful hosts. 9 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? It was a "ten" out of "ten". Visited: December 2007 Posted by charlieb We spent 13 days at the Harbour Club Villas and Marina over Christmas 2007. It was great! There are not enough positive adjectives to describe what delightful, helpful, and fun hosts Barry and Marta were. Even before we arrived, Marta was so helpful over the Internet answering questions, helping with car arrangements, and making dining recommendations. From the moment we arrived, both Marta and Barry did everything imaginable to make our stay enjoyable. The facilities were perfect for us. If you are someone who wants big, fancy, crowded hotel-type accommodations, don’t stay here. If you are someone who needs to be right on the beach and want a bar and/or restaurant right outside your door, don’t stay here either. However, if you are someone who wants peace and quiet, nice views, no crowds, privacy, spacious accommodations, and don’t mind driving a bit to your choice of a variety of great beaches, or a variety of great restaurants (or maybe even B-B-Q-ing your own dinner while watching an absolutely gorgeous sunset), Harbour Club might just be the place for you. We give Harbour Club Villas and Marina a ten out of ten! 5 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? It was absolutely wonderful! Visited: August 2007 Posted by synmuv We’ve had a fabulous honeymoon vacation at the Harbour Club Villas with Marta and Barry. They were superb hosts - very friendly, fun to talk with, and full of helpful advice. They’ve built a beautiful vacation spot, lush with all sorts of great and interesting plants. The villas were comfortable and spacious, and came with great extras like soft towels, a lovely bed, nice soaps, and fresh flowers every day. There was also great water pressure, and we did our laundry. We enjoyed spending time under the shaded area by the pool. We had fun doing the following activities: 1. Diving with Caicos Adventures. We had a great time. We went on 11 dives and saw turtles, sharks, many fishes and sea creatures. We even saw a manta ray! On each day, the staff was helpful and friendly. 2. Night diving with Matthew at Cactus Voyager (located at the Coral Gardens resort). We saw many turtles, squid, corals, sleeping fish and an octopus. 3. Snorkeling at Coral Gardens and Malcolm’s Road. The snorkeling at Coral Gardens was the best we saw, but the area is under recovery and needs time to come back. Snorkeling was not the best because it is mostly sand with little coral and less than abundant life. 4. Beach relaxation. We had a great time relaxing at Malcolm’s Road Beach, South Bluff, and many little beaches off Venetian Road - shown to us by Marta. South Bluff was a great time, as there was a cave with a ladder leading to the top of the bluff to look out over the ocean. We bought food from the IGA supermarket for most breakfasts and lunches. We ate some dinners in the villa, but we enjoyed the following restaurants: 1. Da Conch Shack offered a very relaxing atmosphere with conch prepared in a variety of ways. Be prepared that the credit card machine might be down and a full menu is not always available. It was also a little pricey. 2. Grace’s Cottage was more expensive, but really great. They served creative food, in a beautiful setting and provided fabulous service. 3. Coco Bistro was Like Grace’s Cottage on the expensive side with a palm tree studded ambiance and good food and service. 4. Seaside Café at Ocean Club West offered standard breakfast fare that was prepared well. The service was also good. In addition, the 4WD jeep was essential to get to all locations, not all roads are paved or mapped. We had an excellent stay in Turks and Caicos with many thanks to our hosts Marta and Barry. 9 users found this review helpful. 1 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? It was just what we were looking for! Visited: May 2007 Posted by lusbymd We made our first visit to Provo, Turks and Caicos in early May 2007. We were seeking intimate lodging that offered the convenience of access to amenities such as local groceries and restaurants while being away from the usual tourist scene. Equally important was finding staff capable of guiding us to Provo’s hidden gems. After conducting research on a variety of lodging options, we chose to stay at the Harbour Club Villas and Marina. Harbour Club was a delightful experience through and through. This positive experience started with booking our trip. Marta and Barry provided a preview of what Provo had to offer plus islander insights and recommendations on vehicle rentals, groceries and restaurants. After clearing customs in Provo, we picked up our rental vehicle (pre-arranged with Scooter Bob’s rentals) at the airport parking lot and were on our way to Harbour Club without issue. Marta and Barry greeted us on arrival at Harbour Club, showed us to our villa and acquainted us with the property and surrounding area. Harbour Club has six individual villas consisting of a bedroom with a queen bed, a single bathroom, full kitchen and combined living/dining area with a queen sleeper. Guests have access to the full grounds including pool, gazebo area with gas grill, and the marina. We visited Grace Bay Beach, but were also interested in seeing some of the more remote areas of the island. Marta and Barry provided us excellent directions to a half-dozen beaches off the beaten trail. Before sending us on our way, Marta and Barry were sure to provide us with beach chairs and a cooler for our adventure. At three of these locations we had the beach and spectacular scenery to ourselves. Other beaches were sparsely attended by locals fishing for conch. We highly recommend Harbour Club Villa and Marina to those travelers who wish to experience all that Provo has to offer. You will be in good hands with Harbour Club hosts Marta and Barry. 4 users found this review helpful. 3 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? This is a rare find. Visited: April 2007 Posted by troutfly This could be one of the most relaxing places I have ever stayed. The owners were so friendly, and gave us lots of information on what to do and where to go. They were around if we needed them, but always gave us privacy. The villas were really a good size - especially for a couple. You can't beat having a kitchen (even if all you use is the refrigerator and coffee maker!). All my husband had to do was walk across the street and have a great time trying to catch the mysterious bone fish. You do need to rent a car, because it was about five minutes away from the beautiful beaches. We really enjoyed having the car to explore the island and see sights we would never have seen without one. If you want a comfortable, unique and very friendly place - you will find it at Harbour Club Villas. 5 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? This is a quiet, relaxing place in the sun. Visited: March 2007 Posted by justaflyfisher Harbour Club is set on a hill between a salt water lake and a harbour on the south side of the island. It is also away from the major beach and hotel row which is Grace Bay. It's the quieter side of the island, and it does have some secluded beaches. However, you do want to rent a vehicle - which Harbour Club will arrange to have waiting for you when you arrive at the airport. You'd likely want a vehicle on the island anyway, to take advantage of the great small restaurants and secluded beaches the island has to offer. Marta maintains the grounds like a large garden with flowers, cactus, palms and the like surrounding the six villas. Each villa has full tile floors, a full kitchen and large tiled shower, along with bedroom, and living area with satellite TV. There is also a dining area and a large entrance way along with a small outside table and chairs perfect for morning coffee. Harbour Club also has a small pool and "tiki hut" with gas grill for steaks or seafood if you wish to stay "home" a couple of nights instead of eating out. We purchased fresh fish from a local fish market, and did just that several nights during our ten-night stay. Hanging out with Barry and Marta and their guests proved one of the highlights of the trip. At night, we just used the ceiling fans and left the bedroom air-conditioning off. All that could be heard was the rustle of the palms in the breeze. This was a great place to stay to explore the island, and it felt comfortable to be back each night when we returned from the day's exploration. It was a great bang for the buck! 4 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? We will return! Visited: March 2007 Posted by twodogs Due to weather, we were diverted and delayed. When we finally arrived at Provo, even though it was 10:00 pm, Barry and Marta were ready and waiting for us. In addition, there were two other couples at the "tiki bar". What a terrific welcoming committee! From that moment on, throughout our entire stay, Barry and Marta were so helpful and friendly. Their villas were spacious and well decorated. They both had such great inside tips on where to go, eat and shop. We brought some supplies with us for the potcake puppies, and had a chance to meet two of the most adorable pups ever. Please consider doing this, they really could use your help. We enjoy being off the beaten path on our trips, and Harbour Club Villas fit the bill. We will definitely return. 3 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Harbour Club offers tropical paradise with warm hospitality. Visited: March 2007 Posted by 4kidsfromtexas We stayed at the Harbour Club villas for a week, and would highly recommend this for travelers who wish to stay away from crowded resorts and explore the Turks and Caicos islands for themselves. With the advice of our extremely helpful hosts, Marta and Barry, our family of six was able to find and enjoy many beautiful beaches, snorkeling areas, and great restaurants. We were looking for just the sort of accommodations offered at the Harbour Club villas - we were free to come and go as we pleased for excursions, meals, but never felt alone because of the friendly presence of our hosts. Because the villas are "off the beaten track" by a few miles, it was almost necessary to rent a car, which we easily did through Scooter Bob's, a local car rental agency. My husband enjoyed two full days of incredible diving trips suggested by Marta at a dive shop located just steps from our villa. Many personal touches made the Harbour Club a unique experience: fresh flowers in each room, groceries in our kitchen upon arrival, wonderful island breezes coming through our room, and a beautiful view of the bonefishing lake outside our windows. All of this at a very reasonable price for these islands. We are pleased to recommend the Harbour Club to anyone. 2 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? This was a fabulous retreat. Visited: February 2007 Posted by sabinuta We spent our honeymoon at Harbour Club, and Marta and Barry were amazing hosts. The villas were private, cute, and nestled in between trees. Everything was clean and neat. Marta and Barry took care of us like we were part of their family. This place can be as remote as you like, or as populated as you like. If you want to read a book and stay by the pool, nobody will bother you. If you're looking to get friendly, you can always pop out of your room in the evening and spend some quality time with Marta and Barry by the pool. The villas were very well kept, and cleaned every two days. They had anything we needed in order to make a dinner, a BBQ or whatever we felt like. Marta and Barry gave us the best suggestions for where to go to find remote beaches, good markets, internet and even yoga. What we liked about it most was that we had peace. It was in the harbour, so if you're diving, you're five seconds from the departure site in the morning. We dove with Caicos Adventures, and it was great. Have Marta and Barry organize it for you and they would love to help. Marta and Barry were wonderful! This place was an amazing vaction place. 2 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? We had a great time! Visited: January 2007 Posted by schnooker Marta and Barry were wonderful hosts! We enjoyed our stay at the villa. It was perfect, as we were traveling with our three-year- old. Additionally, Marta and Barry went the extra mile when our flight home was canceled. After taking us to the airport, they returned to pick us up and let us wait in the villa until our flight was rescheduled. Thanks again for a wonderful time! 2 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful?