We certainly enjoyed our stay at Crabtree Apartment number three. The location was excellent to walk into town for dinner. We swam multiple times a day and the bikes were a nice addition. The bikes were in good shape and we were able to go everywhere we needed to go on them. Weâre looking forward to coming back next year
Great place right on the beach! We will definitely be coming back with friends and get all 3 of the apartments! We walked 2 miles down the beach and didnât see another person, the dogs hung around and were very friendly. The locals were very nice . We rode the bikes that are provided everywhere. Loved our trip and very much enjoyed the Crabtree apartment!
From The apartment right on the beach, the food, the locals, and the quiet atmosphere make this an annual must for our schedules. Looking forward to next year!
We always enjoy our time at the Crabtree Apartments. The apartment was sparkling clean. We loved being able to walk out of our private patio onto our almost private beach. Having access to the bicycles made getting around the island convenient. We will definitely be staying at the Crabtree again next year.
Incredible, convenient location, so easy to get around island on golf cart or just walking. Everyone one on island was so friendly. We always felt safe and we really enjoyed the relaxing experience. The water is so beautiful!!
This is the most beautiful spot! The apartment is very clean and it was nice that they leave you eggs, butter, milk, and bread to get started with. They are stocked with spices, pots, and pans. The pickup at the airport by Jack was flawless and we used him a few more times during our stay. The dogs that hang around are very good, they donât beg for food or bother you unless you reach out to them. We enjoyed the donkeyâs, although the dogs do not like them hanging around lol. Having the bicycles was so nice, between that and Jackâs taxi we never even rented a car or golf cart! As was mentioned before, just be aware that the food and alcohol are very expensive at the grocery store and at restaurants. This island is for relaxing as long as you arenât expecting a lot of options of things to do like around resorts. The best part of the apartment is the back porch area facing the beach. We spent a lot of time out there watching the beautiful water and sunsets. Any questions I had were quickly answered by the hosts. Would definitely stay here again!
The apartments could not be more perfect for a relaxing beach getaway. We absolutely loved our time on Grand Turk. Good size for four guests, well appointed amenities, and a great central location. Not to mention what felt like the best beach on the island! It was hard to leave!
We arrived late on Christmas Day. We ordered dinner from the graceway, Jessalyn arranged for our transportation and someone to deliver the food as we arrived after the store was closed
The place is beautiful and the beach is right outside the door.
We rented a golf cart for the week from Jack and he delivered it to us.
Would love to come back
Highly recommend Crabtree apartments
Restaurants :
Arches
Sandbar
Osprey
Grand Turk inn
Barbies- a great local spot
Cruise port- meh
Come here to unwind and listen to the waves outside
This was a third year in a row at the crab tree and really don't see a reason to stop this annual tradition. The apartments are in a prime location with the crystal clear waters at your back door and central location to everything. See you next year!
Beautiful home and view. Direct beach access out the back door. Home is as advertised , with very comfortable beds and stocked with kitchen good. Jessalyn, we really appreciate you allowing us to stay in your beautiful home .We highly recommend this property and hope you will have us back on our next visit to Gran Turks.
Thank you.
Tom & Nataliya
Our stay was everything we hoped for! A great place for a peaceful, beautiful family vacation. We loved the beach, the dogs, the donkeys, the snorkeling, the whale watching and the neighbors. Home is clean, cute, simple⊠just right. Walking distance to town. Beach to ourselves most of the time. Able to visit cruise center if we needed a jolt of âresort crowdsâ. We rented a golf cart for the week, which was perfect for our needsâŠeasy to go all over the island. We loved The Sand Bar as a gathering spotâŠtook in snorkeling trips with both Grand Turk Diving and Blue Water Divers. Amazing find on the NE side: Ridge CafeâŠand Amanda even set us up with Captain Tim for a successful whale watching trip. We had lovely neighbors in the other two units so were able to have a few fun evening gatherings togetherâŠ.and even went on a snorkeling excursion together! All in all, if you dislike the usual crowded resort experience, Grand Turk and this home are the perfect place for a quieter, laid back get away. We were so sad to leave and would love to go back.
My husband and I, along with our 8 year old son, had a lovely stay at Crabtree apartments. Everything was just as the listing said and the property was quiet & clean. Grand Turk truly is one the most beautiful places!
Such a wonderful vacation thank you so much! We went to crabtree apartments to celebrate our 19th anniversary and it was so relaxing :) Our first kidless vacation in years. Literally right on the sand with beautiful water views. We rode bikes for the first day but it was a little too hot to explore the island this way. We rented a golf cart for the rest of the week which was perfect. If you like shelling, the northside of the island has tons of them! Especially loved the 4 potcakes (island pups) keeping us company during our stay. So incredibly lovable! We ate out for lunch everyday and grilled at the apartment at night to watch the sunset. The hardware store right by the house has big bags of charcoal which lasted the week. Grocery store location is very convenient as well. We always travel with a carry on cooler and bring frozen meat with us. House came well stocked with spices and cooking supplies! We flew both Cairo express and Intercarribean to get to Grand Turk. Definitely go with Cairo express if you have the option. In our experience it was much more reliable. Highly recommend the Crabtree apartments if you are looking to just kick back and relax! Thanks again!
This is our second year coming and it just keeps getting better. See my review from July 2021. Nothing else to add other than this place continues to be our heaven on earth. There is nothing to do here but enjoy the sun, the crystal clear waters, the coral, the white soft sandy beaches (that the Crabtree, strangely, has all to itself), the food, and the incredibly friendly people.
This is officially our annual spot to evolve as humans and looking forward to our trip next year.
Pros:
Property is on a beautiful, secluded beach.
Water is perfect. Calm and beautiful.
Cons:
This property is similar to a condo you would rent in Floridia. It's older but well kept.
There is no air conditioning in the main living area. There is a good breeze blowing but you have to keep the doors open. The bedrooms have small window units that struggled to keep the bedrooms cool.
The shower head and faucets were old, and it was a struggle to figure out how to get hot water.
Our biggest complaint was there were no restaurants open unless the cruise ships were in port. Even then they closed at 4PM when the ships left. We only had one option for dinner and ate there every night.
We have been traveling the Caribbean islands for 15 years. We would not recommend this property as a great vacation destination nor would return.
Absolutely loved the property. Everything was as described and shown in pictures. It was a perfect way to relax and refresh after the crazy past 2 years. We arrived and there was bread, eggs, butter, milk and oj in the refrigerator which was a wonderful surprise. We had the beach to ourselves and when we weren't on the beach we explored the island on the bikes provided by the owners. Walked to restaurants and downtown and also close to grocery store and liquor store. The management arranged pick up and drop off at the airport and we fell in love the local dogs that hang our in the area. Would love to go back again.
The beach and the water just off the back porch were awesome. The cottage had everything you can imagine for a comfortable experience. The rest of the island is very run down. Dogs and donkeys roam freely through streets and neighborhood. The golf cart rental was stolen on the last night of visit. If the only expectation is the comfort of the cottage and the beach, you won't be disappointed. The deep blue line out from the beach is where the ocean drops over 7000 straight down. This is an awesome place for snorkeling and Scooba diving if that is your interest.
This is our second time staying at Crabtree. We came as a family and enjoyed it so much we gathered all of our friends and rented all the units! It was perfect, gorgeous sunsets, grilled fish from the fish market and lots of run cocktails. We hope to be back! Thanks for having us, and take good care of our girl Cindy. Sheâs the sweetest pot cake around!
This rental was absolutely perfect for our anniversary trip in many ways. The rental was equipped with everything that we could possibly need during our vacation - beach towels, beach chairs, bicycles for our use, stocked kitchen, etc. The host even left provisions for breakfast so we wouldn't have to rush out to grocery shop upon arrival to the island.
The ocean views were unbelievable! The ever-changing turquoise waters were beautiful. The ocean/beach front view from the rental allowed for lots of time enjoying the sounds and sights of the ocean surrounding Grand Turk.
Lastly, the communication with the owner is the best that I have ever experienced with VRBO. Her responses were very timely, usually we received an answer within minutes. She even set up a taxi pick up from the airport. Mr. Jack was awesome too!
I highly recommend this rental!
This was my third trip to Grand Turk. On my second visit I took a walk on the beach, saw the Crabtree Apartments and said, "I'm coming back to the island and staying at the Crabtree!" Because of the pandemic, my visit was delayed by two long years but I finally made it! I travelled with two friends and the Crabtree was a perfect spot for us. One of the group is a scuba diver so it was just a short stroll down the beach each morning to get to the dive boat. A few times I walked with him and we enjoyed breakfast at the Osprey Beach Hotel while looking out at the beautiful water. My non-diving friend and I spent the majority of our time hanging out at the Crabtree. The purpose of this trip was to RELAX and the Crabtree was the perfect place. Plenty of outdoor seating, a big beautiful beach that felt like our own private paradise - there was no reason to go anyplace else! The apartment was clean and comfortable. When we arrived after a long day of travel we found eggs, bread, butter, milk and orange juice in the refrigerator. We made a trip to a nearby grocery store for a few other items so we could have a few meals at the apartment and we walked into town for our other meals. We enjoyed dinner at the Secret Garden Restuarant at the Salt Raker Inn and lunch at the Sand Bar. As dog lovers, we enjoyed daily visits from the dogs that have adopted the Crabtree Apartments but at times they did get a bit rambunctious and sometimes howled and barked at night. We especially fell in love with a dog named Eva - she absolutely stole our hearts! I will definitely be returning to the Crabtree. Grand Turk and the Crabtree Apartments feel like a home away from home to me!
This rental has everything you need for a wonderful beach vacation, including a welcoming group of potcakes. We spent most of our time outside, swimming, snorkeling hanging out on the covered patio. We used the bicycles to explore, grocery shop and visit local restaurants. Jessalyn promptly responded to all of my questions and arranged transportation from the airport.
We arrived, dropped our bags, changed and immediately walked out onto the beach and went swimming.
The location is superb; the beach is perfectly sandy with lots of areas to explore by snorkeling directly from the beach. We saw a variety of beautiful fish right along our section of beach.
The apartment is private and has all the basics one would need. It was breezy when the door/windows/fans were on throughout the day. We did use the A/C in the bedroom at night. The king-size bed is very comfortable. We loved having access to the washer/dryer on site.
We ate in and also ate out at the many fine restaurants nearby. The apartment is close to many restaurants--within walking distance, but we rented a golf cart and explored the island, going to a different beach every day. You must try the Arches on the Ridge Cafe--the food is amazing and they make the best Carrot Cake in the world and handcrafted ice cream also! There were no mosquitos during our stay!