Turks and Caicos villas- Taylor Bay
May 22nd, 2016, 11:57 AM
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Turks and Caicos villas- Taylor Bay
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We have 4 small grandchildren and so I think Taylor bay would be perfect for them. I see a lot of villas on sapodilla bay. What villas are rentals on Taylor bay? That beach seems slightly preferable, but maybe I'm wrong? We would need at least 4 bedrooms. Thanks,.
We have 4 small grandchildren and so I think Taylor bay would be perfect for them. I see a lot of villas on sapodilla bay. What villas are rentals on Taylor bay? That beach seems slightly preferable, but maybe I'm wrong? We would need at least 4 bedrooms. Thanks,.
May 23rd, 2016, 09:00 AM
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I'm sure Blamona can offer you more concrete advice than me since she has a home on the island. But I do travel to Provo a lot with my family, and I wouldn't choose to stay on that side of the island because I find it too remote and too far from everything else.
However... no doubt that Taylor Bay would be a great day trip or two, especially with little kids. Very calm, shallow water!
However... no doubt that Taylor Bay would be a great day trip or two, especially with little kids. Very calm, shallow water!
May 24th, 2016, 01:04 PM
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Most villas at Taylor Bay are for rent, but with little o Es I find Sapodilla Bay to be a notch better.
I highly recommend Crystal Sands Villa
There are many condos at Grace Bay you could consider too-- but prices really increase
I highly recommend Crystal Sands Villa
There are many condos at Grace Bay you could consider too-- but prices really increase
May 24th, 2016, 06:18 PM
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We stayed at Coopers Jack Bay. The manager owns this home that may fit your needs. Not sure if the kids are too young to be around a private pool though. Pat the owner is a fantastic host.
https://www.vrbo.com/414593
https://www.vrbo.com/414593
May 25th, 2016, 05:34 AM
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I personally don't recommend Cooper Jack area at all. Prone to break ins, older villas, and not a good beach (when compared to all others on island)
You have to have a car for everything, including going to the beach!
Much better off Sapodilla or Taylor Bays
You have to have a car for everything, including going to the beach!
Much better off Sapodilla or Taylor Bays
May 25th, 2016, 12:34 PM
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Blamona, although the point is moot, I was suggesting a home off Sapodilla, but unfortunately does not have the proper number of rooms.
After I booked my perfect Cooper Jack Bay Villa, I think it was you that strongly said I would regret it and would be much happier at Grace Bay and not so secluded. How 10 minutes is secluded, when some of the resorts take 10 minutes to walk to the pool or beach. It is the same heavy handed type of comment that carlszack made on another thread.
Had I listened to your 'warning' like this one, I would have been robbed of the most perfect lodging for us. I did monitor TCWeekly and did not see the police reports of a major break in history. And the villa was not "older" but in pristine condition.
I appreciate your and others contributions but sometimes they come across very heavy handed.
After I booked my perfect Cooper Jack Bay Villa, I think it was you that strongly said I would regret it and would be much happier at Grace Bay and not so secluded. How 10 minutes is secluded, when some of the resorts take 10 minutes to walk to the pool or beach. It is the same heavy handed type of comment that carlszack made on another thread.
Had I listened to your 'warning' like this one, I would have been robbed of the most perfect lodging for us. I did monitor TCWeekly and did not see the police reports of a major break in history. And the villa was not "older" but in pristine condition.
I appreciate your and others contributions but sometimes they come across very heavy handed.
May 25th, 2016, 01:10 PM
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don't mean to offend you, probably was perfect for you, but you did say you have no need to go back, so it might have affected you different have you stayed at Grace Bay or one of the other great beaches?
This is my opinion only, but having traveled to 80% of Caribbean islands, having been to T&C more than 40 times, knowing the island very well (I wrote the guidebook!) then my opinion for someone with 4 small children, is that Sapodilla and Taylor are much better fits for this vacationer.
I mean no disrespect, but not knowing you personally (did you base your vacation on price? Very few vacationers pick Cooper Jack as wanting to stay) and not knowing the OP, but with 4 small children it's a hassle in my opinion to load a car each time just for the beach.
Reading between the lines, OP seems to want convenience of being on a child friendly beachfront.
Of course without knowing you or OP personally I could be wrong, but more often than not I've been spot on.
For me, again no offense, but had you stayed were more vacationers pick, you might have had a different opinion of going back. Or not.
Sounds like Grandmother wants to pick easiest place to please 4 small kids. For me (and most) Cooper Jack is not it
This is my opinion only, but having traveled to 80% of Caribbean islands, having been to T&C more than 40 times, knowing the island very well (I wrote the guidebook!) then my opinion for someone with 4 small children, is that Sapodilla and Taylor are much better fits for this vacationer.
I mean no disrespect, but not knowing you personally (did you base your vacation on price? Very few vacationers pick Cooper Jack as wanting to stay) and not knowing the OP, but with 4 small children it's a hassle in my opinion to load a car each time just for the beach.
Reading between the lines, OP seems to want convenience of being on a child friendly beachfront.
Of course without knowing you or OP personally I could be wrong, but more often than not I've been spot on.
For me, again no offense, but had you stayed were more vacationers pick, you might have had a different opinion of going back. Or not.
Sounds like Grandmother wants to pick easiest place to please 4 small kids. For me (and most) Cooper Jack is not it
May 25th, 2016, 01:13 PM
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PS I'm grateful you had a safe trip. I do know for a fact though, when there are waves of crimes (Thank goodness they don't happen often) but Cooper Jack on island has 1 of the reputations of having break ins first. There are 2 other areas that have more than others.
I've had more than 40 safe trips to T&C
I'm going on odds too when making recommendations.
I've had more than 40 safe trips to T&C
I'm going on odds too when making recommendations.
May 25th, 2016, 01:18 PM
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Inakauaidavidababy,
I feel obliged to answer your last post. I don't see how it's "heavy handed" for a homeowner on TCI to offer their personal advice, based on many years of living on the island.
If it helps, we are frequent visitors to TCI, and have also been advised by locals not to rent in the Cooper Jack area.
I'm glad your vacation went well, which it should since TCI is generally a very safe island, but you should realize that when/if there's a problem, it's not in the best interest of an island publication to report it.
I feel obliged to answer your last post. I don't see how it's "heavy handed" for a homeowner on TCI to offer their personal advice, based on many years of living on the island.
If it helps, we are frequent visitors to TCI, and have also been advised by locals not to rent in the Cooper Jack area.
I'm glad your vacation went well, which it should since TCI is generally a very safe island, but you should realize that when/if there's a problem, it's not in the best interest of an island publication to report it.
May 27th, 2016, 01:26 PM
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WWK
It was disturbing that two posts in a row by two different people in the know full out told us that had we stayed at Grace Bay we would have loved the island and would want to return. Both of us loved our lodging and our stay but are just not called back. To suggest we made a lodging mistake is insulting considering the words we chose to describe our stay. We both visited Grace Bay and we both agreed it was not a place we would choose to stay. So yes, to suggest otherwise seemed heavy handed by two different posters.
That said, I appreciate most of their advice and service to the forums.
Are you suggesting that the TC island publications are as crooked as your former premiere? They don't publish true police reports intentionally?
It was disturbing that two posts in a row by two different people in the know full out told us that had we stayed at Grace Bay we would have loved the island and would want to return. Both of us loved our lodging and our stay but are just not called back. To suggest we made a lodging mistake is insulting considering the words we chose to describe our stay. We both visited Grace Bay and we both agreed it was not a place we would choose to stay. So yes, to suggest otherwise seemed heavy handed by two different posters.
That said, I appreciate most of their advice and service to the forums.
Are you suggesting that the TC island publications are as crooked as your former premiere? They don't publish true police reports intentionally?
May 27th, 2016, 03:43 PM
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1 trip and you're an expert on crooked premiers? Sounds like you do your homework
Except for the crime that happens in Cooper Jack? You didn't find that?
Why is our opinions heavy handed? Why isn't yours? They're just different.
98% of travelers never even venture to Cooper Jack. It doesn't make us right, it's just we probably know what most vacationers are asking for than a 1 time visit off the beaten path.
Original post said small grandkids and Taylor Bay sounded perfect. I deducted that because of that Cooper Jack is totally wrong for them.
It's not heavy handed.
You don't have to like it. Just don't get making recommendations of an island you'll never return. Just doesn't make sense.
Except for the crime that happens in Cooper Jack? You didn't find that?
Why is our opinions heavy handed? Why isn't yours? They're just different.
98% of travelers never even venture to Cooper Jack. It doesn't make us right, it's just we probably know what most vacationers are asking for than a 1 time visit off the beaten path.
Original post said small grandkids and Taylor Bay sounded perfect. I deducted that because of that Cooper Jack is totally wrong for them.
It's not heavy handed.
You don't have to like it. Just don't get making recommendations of an island you'll never return. Just doesn't make sense.
May 27th, 2016, 04:28 PM
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blamona,
yes I do my homework. I like to immerse myself in an island experience rather then a resort experience. I spent plenty of time at Grace Bay. You suggested had I stayed there, I would love the island more and want to return. That isn't the case and was heavy handed, just as carlsback suggested the same to another poster on a similarly timed thread.
I'm not surewhy you questioned my financial expectations in being the reason to stay where we stayed. That is insulting.
I've said and will say again, I never recommended Cooper Jack but a sister property that is owned by the manager in Sapoldilla, an area which you also recommended. I recanted when I realized there were not the proper number of bedrooms.
Sorry we mucked this thread up. It was never my intention.
yes I do my homework. I like to immerse myself in an island experience rather then a resort experience. I spent plenty of time at Grace Bay. You suggested had I stayed there, I would love the island more and want to return. That isn't the case and was heavy handed, just as carlsback suggested the same to another poster on a similarly timed thread.
I'm not surewhy you questioned my financial expectations in being the reason to stay where we stayed. That is insulting.
I've said and will say again, I never recommended Cooper Jack but a sister property that is owned by the manager in Sapoldilla, an area which you also recommended. I recanted when I realized there were not the proper number of bedrooms.
Sorry we mucked this thread up. It was never my intention.
May 27th, 2016, 05:29 PM
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Inakauaidavidababy,
I'd like to politely suggest that you're misreading Blamona's posts. I believe the reason she questioned your choice of Cooper Jack is because it is not popular spot for most vacationers. That's why she may have wondered if it was a cheaper option than the resorts on Grace Bay.
As I said earlier, locals incl. Blamona, report that Cooper Jack has had some break-ins, and some villas that aren't up to a good standard. I'm glad this was not your experience.
No one is suggesting that you have to like Grace Bay better, or return to TCI. It's just that it is a more popular destination for most tourists, especially if it is their first time. Many resorts are within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, etc., which is a plus for many tourists.
As to crime reporting in the islands, I'd rely more on locals who live there than any island publication for obvious reasons.
Anyway, I think that's enough now. I hope you have a good next vacation, wherever you choose to go.
I'd like to politely suggest that you're misreading Blamona's posts. I believe the reason she questioned your choice of Cooper Jack is because it is not popular spot for most vacationers. That's why she may have wondered if it was a cheaper option than the resorts on Grace Bay.
As I said earlier, locals incl. Blamona, report that Cooper Jack has had some break-ins, and some villas that aren't up to a good standard. I'm glad this was not your experience.
No one is suggesting that you have to like Grace Bay better, or return to TCI. It's just that it is a more popular destination for most tourists, especially if it is their first time. Many resorts are within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, etc., which is a plus for many tourists.
As to crime reporting in the islands, I'd rely more on locals who live there than any island publication for obvious reasons.
Anyway, I think that's enough now. I hope you have a good next vacation, wherever you choose to go.
May 27th, 2016, 05:34 PM
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Who brought up finances?
What do you mean heavy handed? Because we recommend more popular places to vacationers?
I've traveled the world and immerse myself in many cultures, there are a 700 villas for rent on island and plenty of other areas to get culture.
Ultimately TCI is a new beach destination, so Cooper Jack doesn't necessarily mean culture, just off the beaten path
When researching did you find when there's a crime wave (rare but happens) Cooper Jack is one of the target areas-- is that what you mean by culture?
The OP said small grandkids, implying easy access. The other place you recommended is not on Sapodilla Bay, but a walk to it. With small children why pack up each time to go to beach? I recommended most convenient as that seems to be criteria
And explain this-- why make recommendations to place you never have to return?
To OP, I still stand by Sapodilla or Taylor Bays on the beach. Plenty of great properties. Sorry we got off track.
Again, what do you mean by heavy handed? What does that mean?
What do you mean heavy handed? Because we recommend more popular places to vacationers?
I've traveled the world and immerse myself in many cultures, there are a 700 villas for rent on island and plenty of other areas to get culture.
Ultimately TCI is a new beach destination, so Cooper Jack doesn't necessarily mean culture, just off the beaten path
When researching did you find when there's a crime wave (rare but happens) Cooper Jack is one of the target areas-- is that what you mean by culture?
The OP said small grandkids, implying easy access. The other place you recommended is not on Sapodilla Bay, but a walk to it. With small children why pack up each time to go to beach? I recommended most convenient as that seems to be criteria
And explain this-- why make recommendations to place you never have to return?
To OP, I still stand by Sapodilla or Taylor Bays on the beach. Plenty of great properties. Sorry we got off track.
Again, what do you mean by heavy handed? What does that mean?
May 27th, 2016, 06:08 PM
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This is getting silly. Sorry to the Original Poster.
You brought up finances when you posted this upthread.
"I mean no disrespect, but not knowing you personally (did you base your vacation on price?"
No, but I do base a lot of my lodging on value - 2 different things.
You are ignoring and nitpicking everything I say. You are still arguing first about Cooper Jack, and then about the location of the villa (which doesn't have enough rooms) as not being ON the bay. The owner keeps beach gear accessable there. But that was why I called the point moot. That is being heavy handed.
Why make a recommendation for a place I haven't stayed. I was pretty clear that the owner/manager was wonderful, really really wonderful.
Why stay in the conversation of an island I will likely never return too? Because I did enjoy my stay there and got some fantastic ideas from many of you regulars. But, and this is what you can't understand as a 40 time visitor - it just doesn't call me back. Maybe someday.
You brought up finances when you posted this upthread.
"I mean no disrespect, but not knowing you personally (did you base your vacation on price?"
No, but I do base a lot of my lodging on value - 2 different things.
You are ignoring and nitpicking everything I say. You are still arguing first about Cooper Jack, and then about the location of the villa (which doesn't have enough rooms) as not being ON the bay. The owner keeps beach gear accessable there. But that was why I called the point moot. That is being heavy handed.
Why make a recommendation for a place I haven't stayed. I was pretty clear that the owner/manager was wonderful, really really wonderful.
Why stay in the conversation of an island I will likely never return too? Because I did enjoy my stay there and got some fantastic ideas from many of you regulars. But, and this is what you can't understand as a 40 time visitor - it just doesn't call me back. Maybe someday.
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OP, how about staying on the ocean cliff between Sapodilla and Taylor Bay. Taylor Bay is a 3 minute walk from Moonshadow Villa. It has 4 bedrooms (plus a small baby's room, a lovely kitchen, screened-in porch, a nice pool and has 180degree water views. It is lovely. We enjoyed our week there with 8 people.
