Seascape Villa, situated on 2 acres of beach front, has many amenities for such a remote island as Middle Caicos. A crescent shaped white sand beach, all but deserted, awaits your exploration and enjoyment. There are only six houses scattered along this stretch of five miles protected shoreline and the nearest small town is two miles away. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Turks_and_Caicos/seascapevilla/hotel/415/1/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:55:39 EST The spacious floor plan with lofty cathedral ceiling is open, airy, and tastefully decorated with pastel rattan furniture and hand-painted murals and other artwork on the walls. The floors are Italian Quarry tile through out. The two first floor bedrooms, each with air-conditioning, have comfortable, first quality queen size beds and ceiling fans. Top quality bed linens compliment the decor. There are Hunter ceiling fans in every room, even the baths. In the loft, also air-conditioned, are two queen size beds. The house can easily sleep eight but is also cozy enough just for two. We have added a bathroom addition to the master bedroom so now there are two generous size facilities. We supply all linens except beach towels which we request you bring along. There is an automatic clothes washer and clothes lines where laundry dries in minutes. The kitchen may be better equipped than yours at home. In addition to the normal items it holds a bread maker, blender, dish washer, pressure cooker, microwave, toaster oven, waffle iron, Cuisinart, wine glasses and many gadgets and other supplies. Enjoy the television reception provided by the advanced satellite system which receives almost 20 channels. For your pleasure there is a VCR and over 100 video taped movies and shows, an audio CD and cassette player, tapes, an ample supply of games both for children and adults, books and art supplies. We also have, a charcoal barbecue grill, a portable cooler, a infant's playpen/bed, a UHF radio and much more-too numerous to mention. What Can Be Purchased on the Island. There is a small store in Bambarra (thirty minute walk from the villa) at which you can pick up a very limited supply of food and beverages. You can also buy fish, lobster and conch through our manager or other fishermen at a very reasonable price. Most economical....we usually bring most of our groceries ( suggestion list available) with us frozen in a cooler and dry items in our suitcases. The airlines accept the cooler as luggage (note: no dry ice allowed) and the Customs agents at your arrival do not object. This is not as difficult as one might first think. We provide Spices, cleaning supplies, laundry and dish detergent, plastic containers and bags, coffee filters, baking soda, baking powder, salad oil, vinegar, aluminum foil, yeast, toilet tissue, trash bags at no extra cost. During the winter season when the house is almost continually rented, we supply heat sensitive supplies such as sugar and flour that would be perishable otherwise. Maid service is provided before and after your stay. Daily or semi-weekly maid service in addition to a cook can be arranged at additional cost. AMENITIES: ACTIVITIES: Fisherman's Paradise With the largest uninhabited island in the Caribbean close by (East Caicos) and this forty-eight square mile Middle Caicos island populated by less than 271 People (60 of which are children under the age of 12) , fishing here is untapped virgin territory. Fishing The Reef Trolling inside and just outside the reef, one is almost assured of catching at least a giant Barracuda up to 35 lbs. or more. A vastly underrated gamefish, they hit hard and fight like crazy, often clearing the water several times during the course of the fight. Along with Barracuda there are 18-25 lb. Horseye Travelle, 18-25 lb Jack Crevalle, 5-10 lb Blue Runner and Grouper up to 40 lbs. Heavy duty spinning gear is recommended when trolling the reef because of the uncertainty of what one may catch. Instructions are to "hang onto your rod tightly" as these fighting fish donÍt come easily to the boat. Bottom fishing the reef and coral heads is another way to enjoy fishing around Middle Caicos. One can catch excellent fish suitable for oneÍ dinner such as Yellow Snapper, Margaret Fish, Blue Runner, Grouper, Dog Snapper, Grey Snapper, Porgies, Spanish Grunt, Red Snapper and many others. Bonefishing Some of the best bonefishing found anywhere in the Caribbean is available here in the miles and miles of flats teeming with these fighting fish. Having a guide pole a boat within casting distance of a school of muddling bonefish or wading the flats are the most exciting ways to fish for these silver bullets. One can also cast from shore right in front of the villa and catch bonefish. Blue Water and Shark Fishing Summer is the best time for fishing outside the reef for Sailfish and Marlin as they migrate through the area. One must be ready with heavy tackle at any time of the year and one can expect to catch King Mackerel, Dolphin Fish, Yellowfin, Bluefin, Tuna or Wahoo . Anchoring in a likely spot and chumming the water with previously caught fish, one is likely to get some great action with the variety of sharks that are found in these waters. Snorkeling Snorkeling on Middle Caicos is superb! Crystal clear water that appears turquoise from a distance affords visibility up 100 feet or more. The reef about _ of a mile in the distance from Bambarra Beach softens the wave action so that the sea is calm and safe for children and adults. Many, many coral heads are accessible from the shore and unlimited sites are available by small boat. McKittrick's reef is a coral head less than 3/10 of a mile walk down the beach where even a non-swimmer at low tide can poke his/her head in the water and see all manner of coral, sea fans and myriad colorful fish too numerous to list. A short walk in the opposite direction, one can walk out to Pelican Cay at low tide and experience another underwater wonders. The Caribbean Spiny Lobster is prevalent and even just a moderately good snorkeler / diver is readily able to snare his/her crustacean dinner with a lobster hook by swimming from the shore in front of the villa. Better swimmers can spear gourmet fish for sport and to eat. Shelling A great variety of shells wash up on the beach, especially after a storm. Best shelling is up at Mudjin Harbor or at Half Creek. Of course, the beautiful and colorful Queen Conch is the source of a daily native staple food, Conch (pronounced "conk") which the women of the island make into fritters, chowder, cutlets or sliced and eaten raw. Exploring There's so much to see and explore on Middle Caicos. Tour plantations dating back to the Loyalist period. Even older sites date to the times before Columbus. Or go underground to see ancient caves; the largest in the region. Comb miles of beaches and you just might find a message in a bottle! Just Relax! Why do anything? Enjoy the solitude as you can only find at Seascape Villa on remote Middle Caicos. Wake to the call of birds and the whistling of the wind in the trees. Have your lunch on the screen porch followed by a nap on the hammock or under the picturesque tiki hut. Have a romantic moonlight walk on the beach. Your time is your own here; make the most of it. DINING/RESTARUANTS: Restaurants - There is now an excellent native restaurant open daily in Conch Bar called Daniel's Cafe where local crafts such as woven baskets, hats, mats, dolls, and more may also be purchased from the Middle Caicos Co-op. Type: Villa Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Turks_and_Caicos/seascapevilla/hotel/415/1/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:55:39 EST