Seasongs is a charming one-story, fully furnished cottage with a spacious enclosed yard and large screened porch. The cottage is one house away from West Road/Pillory beach on beautiful Grand Turk Island. A quaint island reminiscent of “Old Caribbean” before the days of high rises and crowds, Grand Turk is a short hop by commuter plane from the far more crowded resort island of Providenciales (Provo).

Downshift to beach life and island time! Get your morning dose of Vitamin Sea looking out at the water as you drink your morning coffee on the front patio. Grab a beach towel and walk 20 yards to the pristine, powdery white sand beach and calm turquoise water. Wade out to swim or snorkel. Later, stroll down to the local fish market and buy today’s catch to barbecue for dinner.

We fell in love with the Grand Turk Island’s peaceful charm, friendly people and exceptional diving during our first visit in 2014. Who doesn't want to live on an island! Seasongs is a Bermuda-style house, built in 1942. The cottage has tons of character and has been fully refurbished with all modern comforts and a local property manager is available to assist guests. The house is stylish, very comfortable and completely unfussy - a place where you can truly relax, knowing that everything has been provided for.

Staying in a house with a yard (as opposed to a condo or an apartment) has some real advantages - there's no one above, below or next to you. The back yard and screened porch are fully private. Unlike places directly on the beach, no one can walk by and look in. Both the front and back yard are enclosed - guests with young kids have said they loved this. The tree-shaded patios and screened porch are ideal for when you want to be outside but not in the sun.

When you’ve had enough relaxing, there are plenty of activities – horseback riding along the beach, biking around the island on one of our beach cruisers, exploring the history and culture of Grand Turk and the TCI at the Turks & Caicos National Museum, people-watching at one of the nearby restaurant bars. If you’re inclined, visit the Cruise Center on the south end of the island (about 4 miles away) when a cruise ship is in for shopping and drinks at the Margaritaville Bar.

Then, there’s the diving! World-class diving along the 8-mile long Grand Turk Wall in the Columbus National Marine Park, suitable for beginner or expert divers. There are excellent dive shops; dive boats can reach most of the best diving in minutes. Great snorkeling is available right off the beach by the house, or you can go out with one of the dive shops or from the beach resort a few steps up the road.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy at Seasongs:
• A breezy open-plan living/dining room with some ocean views from the living room
• A cook's kitchen with sharp knives and everything else you'll need
• Table settings for 8+
• High-quality linens and towels, including beach towels
• Full A/C and ceiling fans throughout the house
• WiFi fast enough for Skype and streaming
• Smart TV
• Truly comfortable sleeping for 5: a king bed, a sectional sofa that converts to a queen and a twin daybed
• Office area with desk
• 2 cruiser bikes
• A large screened-in porch with comfortable chairs and a big dining table
• Fully enclosed yard (good place for small kids to play) with two patios, a barbecue grill and a hammock, plus room to park a golf cart or rental car in the front yard
• Markets, restaurants and island businesses only a short walk away

A villa was built between Seasongs and the beach a few years ago. While we gave up some of our ocean view, there is public access to the beach directly in front of the house and the lovely sunsets are always there to enjoy with a glass of wine on the patio.

Things to Do at Seasongs, from A to Z

o Absolutely nothing, preferably with cold beverage in hand
o Beachcomb on the east side of the island – you can walk along the beach for miles
o Birdwatching – check the binder for info and sites
o Cruise around on a bike
o Delight in that incredible Caribbean blue water
o Eat conch in as many ways as possible: fritters, soup, curry, etc. Be systematic.
o Explore the TCI National Museum
o Float on your back in the ocean as long as you can
o Gibbs Cay snorkel tours to see stingrays
o Horseback riding on the beach with Sunset Rides & Tours or Chukka Adventures
o Imbibe an adult beverage on the deck of the Sand Bar
o Jump in the water right out from the house and snorkel out (high tide best)
o Kayak off the beach and at North Creek - Papa Js, Oasis Divers
o Lounge lazily in the hammock in our back yard or on the porch
o Massage at OceanScapes Spa (some days on the beach!)
o Noodle around picking sea glass on Governor’s and Osprey beaches
o Open up your head with Jamaican hot sauces from the local markets
o Party with the cruisers at Margaritaville’s swim-up bar
o Quaff a Turks Head lager – Eric’s favorite? 'I-Ain-Ga-Lie'
o Re-lax
o Sport fishing: Screamin’ Reels, Big Blue, Oasis Divers
o Talk to people – Grand Turk folks are usually happy to chat
o Underwater snorkel tours – like Finding Nemo come to life!
o Venture out to the dive boat every morning
o Whale watching in winter – most all the dive shops and some tour operators can take you to see the Humpbacks. Check with Blue Water Divers
o X-amine (sorry) the souvenirs in the shops along the waterfront and at the Cruise Center
o Yoga at the National Museum M/W/F at 5:30 – use the mat in the bedroom closet
o Ziplining at the Lighthouse with Chukka Adventures