VILLA MIRABELLE BEAUTIFUL VILLA ON SAPODILLA BAY BEACH

Words truly do not do justice in attempting to describe the beauty and tranquility of Villa Mirabelle. We were fortunate enough to stay for a week in early March, traveling with 8 adults and three small children, all under 3 years of age. Upon walking through the front door, we were instantly greeted by a gentle breeze, warm, inviting sunshine, a crystal clear pool, and lush gardens, surrounded by the most breathtaking view of the ocean we had ever experienced. Villa Mirabelle quickly felt like home (with a much better view), as it was more than well-equipped, including a top-notch kitchen, comfortable furnishings, beautiful bedrooms and bathrooms, and an excellent audio system that was enjoyed throughout the house and down by the beach as well. In searching for a Villa, we were looking for a home with a private pool, beachfront, and most importantly, a place that was accommodating for our young children. Villa Mirabelle met all of these demands and more! The fruit basket and fresh flowers upon our arrival, the mid-week cleaning by friendly and courteous staff, and the excellent restaurant within walking distance (Las Brisas) were simply further evidence of what an amazing place Villa Mirabelle was. We definitely over-packed, as the island has a casual feel and the laundry room’s two washers and two dryers were tremendously helpful in ensuring we returned home with clean clothes. We also greatly appreciated the outdoor seating, as the pergola on the beach provided ample shade when desired, and the lounge chairs were perfect when relaxing by the pool. We also made daily use of the hammocks, which became a favorite napping place. Our children could not get enough of the pool or the beach, running up and down the board walk and playing with the abundant pool and beach toys available. There was even a pack and play for our infant daughter, as well as a booster seat, and plenty of plastic dishes that helped make traveling with small children both enjoyable and easy. Perhaps one of the biggest draws to Villa Mirabelle was that it was situated on what the locals refer to as “Children’s Beach!" It was calm and shallow enough that our 14 month old would run straight out, with no fear of being knocked over by waves. Honestly, our only regret was that we didn’t spend more time at the Villa itself. When we return next year, excursions will be limited, as our only wish is to soak up the sun, sand, and memories with our family in this beautiful home!

Our group of ten have stayed at many villas in the last several years and none as impressive as Villa Mirabelle. Everything was top notch and the staff, Julian, was so accomodating. The owner, Meg, went out of her way to ensure we happy with our stay. The pictures do not do this justice. The home had everything we needed, the kitchen was so well appointed and had every utensil you could want. From suntan lotion to beach towels, to the best linens and fantastic bath towels, it was all there for us. The sound system was just the icing on the cake. We will be back to this dream location!

As a lot of folks know, what you see online sometimes does not reflect what you get when you arrive. NOT TRUE THIS TIME. The villa, as all the other reviews have stated, is stunning. It's exactly what you see in the pictures online. Top of the line build quality and furnishings; state of the art kitchen and sound system (from the house, through the pool area,and all the way to the beach! Listen to FM, Satellite radio, or bring your iPod (and you can have different feeds to various rooms and areas at the same time)). Dinesh, the property manager, was wonderful to work with ahead of time in emails as was Meg the owner. They were willing to be as accomodating as possible and that continued right through our stay. There were the six of us adults and our four grandsons (9, 12, 15, and 17). Everyone had a wonderful time. I mean WONDERFUL. The boys spent a lot of time in the pool; we all snorkeled in the bay, several of us spent time in the included kayaks. The villa is so nice we didn't spend a lot of time going other place but you can walk perhaps 200 yards (meters) to Las Brisas which is a very nice restaurant overlooking Chalk Sound. We also took the Las Brisas pontoon boat tour of Chalk Sound where you can do some snorkeling and that was very enjoyable. The IGA grocery store is perhaps a 15 minute drive away and is very nice and has an ATM (Turks currency is U.S. dollars). If you like horseback riding, definitely go to Provo Ponies for a ride in the water.
The villa, the weather, the water (the most beautiful I've seen and my wife and I have been to perhaps a half dozen islands in the Caribbean), were all terrific. If you're looking to get away with a few other couples or the family, you WON'T do better than Villa Mirabelle. An important point is the villa is large enough, and has enough rooms, the pool area, the beach, that even if you're with a group of people you never feel crowded and everyone can always find a favorite spot. We also hired a chef for a few dinners and lunches and it was one of the best decisions we made. Her name is Annick Vernay. Dinesh can provide her particulars. SPECTACULAR food and she does all the shopping, preparation, serving and cleaning up leaving you to just enjoy Villa Mirabelle.