About SailAway Cottages

  The coolest place to stay in Turks and Caicos! Sunsets from the top of the lighthouse, step out of the family room into the pool, easy access to the... read more canal with SUPs and canoes, quick walk to the beach with “Soldier” as a guide (Sweetest dog on the planet). Grilled steaks on the deck, love outside shower in the lower room, Karen was proactive with recommendations which were all excellent! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would in EVERY category!!!

  It’s hard to put into words what an amazing trip we had and how much this wonderful place contributed to that. It was quiet, private, and even had a... read more private beach within walking distance. Everything you needed for cooking was in the kitchen, and the rooms are nicely separated for privacy. Our favorite part was Soldier, our island dog, who loved to walk us to the beach every day and was waiting for us when we woke up. The location of this place was great and that it is close to grocery shopping, the airport and some cute restaurants. We will definitely plan to visit again. Great place with great hosts!

  This place was amazing and absolutely beautiful. The view from the lighthouse is breathtaking taking and the turtles in the canal where so cute.

  Could not have asked for a better place to stay. We booked for a couples trip and found it to be the perfect balance between a private and peaceful villa,... read more yet only a quick 10 minute drive into the bustling grace bay. The home is so gorgeous and unique, and loved hanging out with Soldier who is the sweetest resident dog who roams the grounds. Karen was so accommodating, responsive, and friendly. Made us feel right at home. Hope to make it back to T&C one day and stay in the Lighthouse again!

  Karen and John were great hosts. We loved the lighthouse and its amenities. It was the perfect location and offered great peace and relaxation.

  Karen is a great host.
We went to decompress.
We had a great time at the pool. Thompson cove is beautiful. Definitely need a... read more car to explore. Doesn't matter which beach you go to - all beautiful.

  The Lighthouse Cottage was such a delight for our family of four! The Cottage is beautiful and located in the loveliest neighborhood on Thompson’s Cove. The views from the Lighthouse... read more tower are breathtaking. A gorgeous lagoon is just steps away offering Kayaks and paddle boards. Karen has thought of everything to make her guests stay easygoing. The Cottage provides a clean and refreshing pool, snorkel gear, plenty of beach towels, and of course dear “Soldier”, Karen’s loving senior dog who enjoys a visit! The Lighthouse will make your stay in TCI magical! Highly recommend!

  Our stay at The Lighthouse was an absolute treat for this family of four. You'd be hard pressed to find a more responsive, informative and helpful host than Karen.... read more Long before we arrived Karen had plied us with endless recommendations that were perfect: restaurants, activities, car rentals etc. This was invaluable in helping us leverage our time and resources.
The Lighthouse is the perfect place to unplug, relax and recharge. We loved the quiet nature of Thompson Cove, away from the bustle of the commercial Grace Bay resorts. The place is spotless, well appointed and private. A short walk puts you on stunning and empty Thompson beach. Most days you'll be escorted by the resident, sweet four legged host, Soldier. Or you can stroll out back and kayak or paddleboard amongst the turtles in the canal. A car rental is key to really explore and see other parts of this spectacular island. We loved every facet of this trip and hope to return. What a memorable vacation! Thanks Karen.

  The LightHouse was a lovely place to spend five days with my sister and her husband. Karen is an amazing host who provided all sorts of useful recommendations for things... read more to do and places to eat. The location is far (well, TCI far--a 15 minute drive) from the resorts near Grace Bay beach, which means the beach was practically like having a private beach, and evenings were quiet. Getting all over the island is easy if you have a car, which I would recommend.

  We were very pleased with our choice of the Lighthouse Airbnb! Karen came over and chatted with us about the island and gave us some good recommendations. She was very... read more responsive to our questions. We enjoyed kayaking in the channel, walking on the beach and meeting Soldier the dog. As we went diving every day it was nice to come back and be able to relax, dry some gear and watch the sunset from the lighthouse with a drink. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

  The lighthouse is magnificent. Everything worked well, comfortable beds, everything you need is right there, and so relaxing. It's the type of rental where just hanging out at the house... read more all day feels like a vacation. Karen is a generous host who made our trip better than we expected.

  We really enjoyed our stay here. Karen was friendly and more than happy to suggest local activities and restaurant's. We appreciated the kayaks, snorkeling gear and beach towels.... read more We also enjoyed our time on the Lady Grace Catamaran. The crew and lunch provided was wonderful. Thank you Karen for a lovely stay in your home.

  We had a wonderful stay. Karen and John were excellent host, very responsive and helpful, and we were grateful for their fantastic suggestions. There was also a huge bonus of... read more Soldier( their dog) as a daily visitor. The house was well equipped with beach chairs, coolers, towels, which made adventures to the beach easy and enjoyable. They also have a great grill for outdoor cooking which we used frequently. The house is close to everything, yet in a very quiet and private area. Would definitely love to go back!

  Karen was a lovely host and the property was exactly what was described! Karen was an extremely thoughtful hosting, providing everything you would need and then some!

  Beautiful and peaceful cottage has everything you need. The shower outside is total bliss. Karen is a great host she had me and my dad over each morning we... read more would go on a run come back relax and head out for the day. Thank you so much for the wonderful time we had at your place 😍

  We had the most amazing vacation to Turks & Caicos. We made so many wonderful memories and our place was part of that. Pool time at night, visits from Soldier... read more and Chai, perfect split house for privacy but felt perfectly safe. Karen was fantastic in every way. We will be back!

  We had a wonderful stay at the Lighthouse! Just a short walk to the beach, access to kayaks and SUPs and a great canal/preserve to explore. We LOVED having Soldier... read more as our host the entire week! Karen provided a lot of helpful information in advance which made our stay even better. We hope to come back again soon!

  This spot was magical for our family. Great space for people with kids. Our son jumped from the living room into the pool while we cooked dinner. We had furry... read more friends to accompany us (chai and Soldier) throughout the day. We enjoyed our walks to the beach and kayaking. Having separate sleeping locations was clutch so we could put our son to bed and watch a movie in the other room or go for a late night swim in the lit pool.

  Loved the near by private beach. The kayaks provided free of charge was awsome. the canal was beautiful and the turtles adorable. Mr. soldier made sure we were safe and... read more led us right down to the private beach. Thank you Karen, John, Soldier and Island Dolly (Adorable cat).

  Karen, John and Soldier were amazing hosts! We had a splendid time on the beach with Soldier and swimming the days away.

  Great place, enjoyed our time!

  Our stay at the Lighthouse can be described as “Rest, Relax, and Repeat”, just what the doctor ordered. It was nice to stay in a place away from... read more the hustle and bustle of busy resort activity. The privacy and amenities were perfect. Karen was a pleasure to interact with and she made sure everything was taken care of. I would highly recommend the Lighthouse to anyone looking for tranquility in a beautiful villa, just a stone’s throw from the beach.

  We loved our visit at the Lighthouse! The beach is a 3 min walk and is beautiful and quiet. We loved having kayaks and paddleboards available to go out and... read more see the turtles. The best part of our stay was our daily visits from Soldier! We loved having him around to hang out or go down to the beach and swim.

  The Lighthouse is absolutely perfect! We (4 people total - 2 couples) had a beautiful 4 night stay (wish it was longer). The accommodations with a King bed... read more each room, are a rare find. We gathered together in the inside living space and outdoor living space each morning and afternoon/evening. John and Karen as hosts really have thought about every detail. Bathrooms have shower gel, shampoo and conditioner, enough toilet paper to last for our short visit (we brought extra and left it). Kitchen supplied with ample seasonings, coffee starter kit and more. Appreciated the board games, beach equipment, sunscreen and bug spray. Pool = perfect, beach = private, short walk with soo many sea turtles 🐢. Kayak and paddle boards an awesome amenity. The lighthouse itself is wonderful - a great coffee spot and evening sunsets too!
Communication before, during and post stay - excellent. As a host myself, I definitely recommend this home and hope we return again soon!

  The Lighthouse is absolutely perfect! We (4 people total - 2 couples) had a beautiful 4 night stay (wish it was longer). The accommodations with a King bed... read more each room, are a rare find. We gathered together in the inside living space and outdoor living space each morning and afternoon/evening. John and Karen as hosts really have thought about every detail. Bathrooms have shower gel, shampoo and conditioner, enough toilet paper to last for our short visit (we brought extra and left it). Kitchen supplied with ample seasonings, coffee starter kit and more. Appreciated the board games, beach equipment, sunscreen and bug spray. Pool = perfect, beach = private, short walk with soo many sea turtles 🐢. Kayak and paddle boards an awesome amenity. The lighthouse itself is wonderful - a great coffee spot and evening sunsets too!
Communication before, during and post stay - excellent. As a host myself, I definitely recommend this home and hope we return again soon!

  Karen and the Lighthouse deserve the highest possible rating; if I could give it more than a 5 I certainly would. . I probably drove her batty with... read more questions about the area in the months before we arrived in TC but she answered all of my questions with kindness and candor. Karen is a superb host.

Everything about our stay in the Lighthouse exceeded our expectations. The Lighthouse is simply idyllic! We arrived home last night and I already miss my late night glass of wine on the top of the lighthouse. We would return to the Lighthouse in a heartbeat. I can recommend Karen without the slightest hesitation.

  Our family had an amazing stay at the Lighthouse! Karen was the perfect host, always responsive and very kind! The house is perfectly situated only few steps from the quiet... read more and beautiful beach and the lovely patio by the channel. The beach is great for snorkeling and a fantastic place to swim with the sea turtles! We enjoyed the swimming pool and hanging out in the “courtyard” as well as the beautiful lighthouse tower for great views and the sunset. We hope to be back very soon!

  The Lighthouse was a great place for a private relaxing vacation and Karen was on top of every query we had. The property was an easy drive from the... read more airport and made the whole island accessible with the rental car we rented. There was an awesome island vibe and the Lighthouse tower was a favorite place to look out at the water, relax, and drink an adult beverage. The pool was nice to hang out by and cooled you down on those hot days. For those that do not want to eat every meal out, the kitchen and gas grill were added benefits. The landscaping and the courtyard added a nice privacy for those that enjoy laying out around the pool. The paddle boards and kayaks were also useful in looking at sea turtles in the canal leading to the ocean.

We had a great time and was blessed with great weather for the most part, and when it rained we played games in the living area. Thanks again Karen for being the best host.

  Perfect location and so easy to walk to the beach. Chairs, towels, umbrella and small cooler available. Open up the doors to jump right in the pool from the living... read more area! Walk down to the canal to kayak and look for sea turtles. Great for two couples!

  We could not have asked for more from our time at the Lighthouse. From the moment we pulled up until the moment we left we had such a wonderful time.... read more The home is beautiful, fun, clean and creative - from the lighthouse where we watched the sunrise and sunsets, to the open-air concept kitchen and living room to the great swim-up pool - it was perfect. Karen and John were fantastic hosts and ensured we had what we needed and even offered advice on how to navigate the island and tips on where to go and when. They also had all the extras we could ask for, including snorkel gear and beach toys. There is a path leading to a private dock where they had paddle boards and kayaks we could use. We had a blast taking them out through the local canal to the beautiful ocean and secluded beach nearby (also available via a short walk). Our family loved our time at the Lighthouse and if we come back we would absolutely try and stay here again.