Some of the island's privately owned homes are available for weekly rentals, with or without a meal plan. Some overlook the beach, while others have breathtaking island views. These homes are ideal for couples, families, and those seeking privacy, self-sufficiency, and the private villa experience. Recommended only for those able to enjoy a more independent island experience. The homes range from modern luxury to those more in keeping with the casual island lifestyle, each with its own distinctive appeal. A brief description is given below. Click on the names of each house to go directly to the description Children 6 years and older welcome. Rent 1, 2 or all 3 bedrooms. Sleeps 8. Children welcome. Sleeps 8. All ages welcome. Children 12 years and older welcome. Ideal for 4 adults and 2 youths. Children 5 years and older welcome. All the homes are within just a few minutes buggy ride (golf cart included in the rental) of the Club itself. Click here for location map. Home rental guests can either cook for themselves or, at an additional charge, enjoy the Club's dining facilities (details available at the Front Desk.) All dining reservations must be made the day before. Please note: In some cases, children under 12 years of age are permitted to stay in rental homes. However, they are not allowed at the Clubs dining facilities. Cottage Descriptions and Weekly Rates. Rates are based on 7-night stays and include a golf cart. A meal plan is available at extra cost, if desired. It should be noted that rental confirmations are subject to homeowner approval. 10% service and 10% government tax will be added to all rates. Transportation to the island is not included. Rates may vary during Holiday periods. 3 Bedrooms, Max 6 people. Cabbage Patch beach cottage rental on Pine Cay in the Turks and Caicos Islands is the perfect location for an eco-tour vacation. Enjoy waterfront living with a dock, sailboat and kayak at your disposal while enjoying the other amenities that Pine Cay has to offer. Cabbage Patch is situated on the channel on Pine Cay. She sits high and receives all of the prevailing winds. The dock is less than 50 steps from the house and the kayak or aquafin sailboat are ready and waiting to help you explore the uninhabited cays all around. See more pictures and information here. Weekly rates: $5500/week. 3 bedroom (ideal for 4 adults and 2 young adults). One of the newer homes at the Club, Dragonfly has a fully equipped kitchen complete with a microwave, dishwasher and ice-maker. The spacious living area has a radio/CD system as well as an IPod docking station. There is also a ping pong table downstairs and plenty of games for family and friends to enjoy. Each of the three bedrooms -- two with one double bed and one with twin beds -- has a full bath. Sliding glass doors in all rooms open on to a dramatic wrap-around deck with its sweeping view of the beach and ocean beyond. Children 6 years of age and older are welcome. Dragonfly is only two minutes from the beach. For more information, click. Weekly rates: November 1, 2007 - July 31, 2008. 1-2 Bedrooms $7,500 3 Bedrooms $8,750. Weekly rates: November 1, 2008 - July 31, 2009. 1-2 Bedrooms $8,250 3 Bedrooms $9,625. This three-bedroom beachfront home sits on seven acres with a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean. Estrella De Mar sleeps 7 people. In addition to the master bedroom and bath, there are 2 other bedrooms, one with two twin beds and the other with bunkbeds (twin on top, full on bottom) which share a bathroom. There is also a kitchen, living room and two screened in porches. A large deck on the ocean side and a smaller deck on the flats side accommodate both sun and shade seekers as well as provide a wonderful place to watch the sunrise and sunset. Please, no smokers, pets or children under 5. See more information and photos here. 1 bedroom $5,000 2 bedroom $6250 3 bedroom $7250. Note: if rented for 2 weeks--rate for 2nd week is 20% off. Eugenia's has 4 en suite bedrooms and features a private Tiki Hut on the beach. Eugenias has a rustic character, which blends with the landscape. The cottage is built of wood and stone and situated at the most secluded end of the island, facing the ocean and offering spectacular sunsets. Eugenias is a cluster of three buildings. The main cottage has a raised sitting area and kitchen with a large deck facing the ocean. Guest enjoy the stereo system and washing machine. A second building contains two bedrooms, one with a queen-size bed and the other with twin beds. A third building has a king-size master bedroom and a childrens room with twin beds that can be converted into a single king size bed if required. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. More information here. Children of all ages are welcome. GeekHo will sleep up to eight, and is ideal for one large or two small families. Two golf carts are available for large groups, housebroken children under 12 are welcome, but no smokers please. GeekHo (#4 on the map, on the WWWeb) is the newest house on Pine Cay, and is located on the quiet and secluded Iron Shore, a 5-minute buggy ride from the beach. A large open kitchen with adjoining pantry and full suite of appliances (gas cook top, fridge, freezer, microwave, convection oven, dishwasher, ice maker, water chiller, bar fridge) open onto a spacious living room. A 46 TV with satellite, DVD, computer, and Video iPod connections and an iMac computer for guest use complement the available free WiFi access. Incoming and outgoing phone service with a private US phone number are included at no additional charge. A gas grille is also included. The master suite includes a king size bed, a private screened-in porch and full bath with separate WC, while the downstairs bedroom boasts a queen bed and two twin-XL bunk beds, each conveniently out of sight of each other, and another full bath with separate WC. An outside shower compliments the bathing facilities, and a full laundry adjoins the downstairs bathroom. The downstairs bedroom boasts another TV with DVD player, satellite TV, and video game connections. Rates are $7,000 per week. 4 bedroom 3 bath house. In this attractive two-story cottage, the top floor contains the master bedroom (with queen bed and full bath), a complete kitchen and spacious living/dining area. Sliding glass doors open on to a deck and a spectacular view of the ocean. Downstairs are three bedrooms, each with two twin beds -- one separate and two connected. Two of the bedrooms have full baths, while the third contains bath facilities including sink, shower and toilet. There is an elevated deck and a covered porch. Please, no children under 12. Upstairs $4,800 Entire House $5,775. Nina Pine is a one-bedroom cottage with a private Tiki Hut on the beach. is a charming one-bedroom/one-bath cottage on the beach. The cottage is an ideal romantic hideaway with wonderful views of the ocean, close to the most secluded end of the beach. 3 bedroom (Ideal for 4 adults and 2 youths). This tastefully-decorated three-bedroom, three-bath cottage with an ocean view is only a short walk to the white powder sand beach and Club facilities. The large master suite includes a private screened porch with its own bath with double sinks. The other two bedrooms offer a queen bed and 2 long twin beds. Each with their own attached baths. Unique to this cottage is two interior screened atriums that provide privacy for grilling on a gas BBQ or open-air dining. Perfect for a family with children or a couple who wants plenty of room. Please, no smokers. 1 Bedroom - $4,800 2 Bedrooms - $5,500 3 Bedrooms - $5,800. PineApple : 4 bedroom (ideal for 6 persons). This four-bedroom, two-story home faces west to take full advantage of the sunset. Designed in three pods, all the principal rooms are on the upper level so as to maximize the fabulous views. All bedrooms open on to private terraces. Located on the beach at the f...

Activities on Pine Cay. Pine Cay is fast becoming one of the only places in the Caribbean where you can get completely away from the pressures of modern life, just kick back with a good book under a shaded cabana and hear nothing but waves rolling up on the beach. No crowds, automobile traffic, television, ringing telephones or other irritating features of the fast-paced lives we all lead back home. You wont find parasailers, jet skis or vendors hawking goods on the beach. Some of our guests have been coming to The Meridian Club for over 20 years just to enjoy the serenity we offer while they relax and unwind. We will never change our style just to be like all the other resorts. We realize, however, that some guests like to integrate a little, or even a lot, more recreational activity into their vacations. For those people, there are a surprisingly diverse range of options available to choose from without disturbing those who want their privacy and quietude. SAILING ~ Small Hobie Wave sailboats are available on the beach without charge. The rental of larger private sailboats may be sometimes arranged. The nearly constant breeze makes for wonderful sailing. DEEP-SEA FISHING* ~ World-class fishing for sailfish, marlin, wahoo, tuna, dolphin, mackerel and barracuda in the blue water just beyond the barrier reef. Attractions for a non-fishing partner, in addition to an enjoyable boat ride, may include sightings of porpoises, whales, sea turtles and even a rare whale shark. Our chef can prepare your catch for dinner. Half- and full-day trips are available. BONEFISHING* ~ Bonefishing on the flats off Pine Cay can be excellent. Whether a seasoned expert or a raw beginner, our experienced guide will go out of his way to help you catch one (or many more) of these fabulous shallow water gamefish. Wade in ankle to knee deep water or fish from a boat. Our guide is accomplished at fly fishing as well as spinning. It's a half-day outing. BOTTOM FISHING* ~ Guided trip for snapper, grouper and a variety of other bottom dwellers near the reef or on the Caicos Bank. Good outing for beginners with plenty of action most days. Our chef can prepare your catch for dinner. Half-day. KAYAKING ~ There are kayaks available for guests to use in exploring waters surrounding Pine Cay. This can be a magical experience on a clear, calm morning or late afternoon. The Aquarium, a secluded area at the south end of Pine Cay, is a favorite spot. SWIMMING ~ The sea or the freshwater pool? It's your choice. If you choose the sea, be sure to keep an eye out for a dolphin swimming near the shore. Many guests have had the exhilarating experience of swimming with JoJo, a wild dolphin with an affinity for humans. SNORKELING ~ Daily snorkeling trips are conducted by the Club, weather permitting. Masks, fins, and snorkels are available. Since you will be skimming the reef in a national park, we ask you to take only pictures, kill only time, leave only bubbles. Spear fishing and underwater collecting are forbidden by law. SCUBA DIVING* ~ With visibility usually exceeding 100 feet and an astonishing variety of marine life, scuba diving in Turks and Caicos is world-renowned. We can arrange courses for beginners and a wide selection of challenging dive trips for experienced divers (PADI or NAUI dive certification cards required) through professional dive services on. JOGGING AND WALKING ~ Our beaches and golf cart paths make excellent places to run and walk. BASKETBALL ~ There is a well maintained court by the maintenance building. TENNIS ~ Racquets and balls are available at the reception desk at no charge. A sign-up sheet is available for reserving a court time. The midday sun and afternoon tropical breezes make early morning the best time to play. Round-robin tournaments are scheduled from time to time. BIKING ~ Explore Pine Cay by peddling your way along the trails and paths which crisscross the island. Bicycles are available for guest use near the Club entrance. GOLF* ~ Open to the public, The Provo Golf Country Club offers a lushly landscaped 18-hole golf course, consistently rated among the top ten in the Caribbean. We are happy to arrange tee times. Transportation is via Club boat and taxi. LESS STRENUOUS DIVERSIONS. SHELLING and BEACH COMBING ~ Sand dollars and lovely seashells can be found along our beach. Sand Dollar Point, a half mile from the Club, is a favorite spot to search at low tide. BIRD WATCHING ~ There are many interesting and colorful migratory and non-migratory birds on and around Pine Cay. Bird guidebooks are available in the lobby and gift shop (see also Man-o-War Bush excursion below). MASSAGES* ~ A professional masseuse visits Pine Cay once or twice a week depending upon demand. Sign up in advance. HAIR PLAITING ~ The Caribbean look. Available by appointment. LIBRARY AND BOARD GAMES ~ The Club's exchange library, located on the second floor of the main building, is a quiet spot to cool down in the heat of the day and read a book. Guests are welcome any time of the day. An assortment of board games is available in the club including Monopoly, Scrabble and Dominos. DARTS ~ There is a dart board right next to the bar. SHUFFLE BOARD ~ Have a challenging game on the shuffle board court by the tennis court just a minutes walk from the club house. SIGHT- SEEING ON PINE CAY ~ Rent a golf cart and explore our safe and beautiful island. Maps are available in your room binder and at the front desk. SUNSET COCKTAIL CRUISES* ~ On nice evenings we often organize impromptu sunset cruises with cocktails and hors doeuvres. A very popular event. The ultimate in relaxation. Glow Worm Cruise Schedule. Note: actual cruise dates may vary by a day due to weather conditions. There is usually a lesser display on the 4th and 6th days after the full moon. GLOW-WORM CRUISE* ~ Each lunar month, five nights after the full moon, and fifty-five minutes after sunset, an amazing phenomenon occurs in the current that ebbs from the Caicos Bank, only a short boat ride from the Meridian Club. A wonderful, fifteen-minute display of underwater luminescence is created by the mating of a worm-like sea creature called Odontosyllis Enopla. There are other species of glow worms which spawn on a lunar cycle, but not many, nor in many places in the world. On the New England coast at Woods Hole they spawn between the full and the new moon in the summer, just after twilight. The same kind of phenomenon occurs only off the coast of British Columbia, in the Pacific near Samoa, and in the East Indies in the Bay of Batavia. Each month at this time, we organize a twilight catamaran ride to the area where the spawning occurs and watch this beautiful wonder of nature. It's as rare as the Meridian Club itself and is not to be missed. TURTLE-WATCHING * ~ The Turks and Caicos still has a healthy population of green, hawksbill and loggerhead sea turtles. We can organize one hour turtle watching trips in the channel adjoining Pine Cay for you to watch these amphibious reptiles as they surface for air while swimming against the current. Most days, youll see at least several and sometimes many more. If you are quick, you can get some photographs. Occasionally, you may also see an eagle ray leap out of the water or some tarpon rolling. Almost always there will be birdlife around, which may include ospreys, pelicans, oystercatchers, gulls and terns. FT. GEORGE CAY ~ Designated a national park, Ft. George Cay was the site of a British military outpost in the late 18th century. Some ancient cannons remain in several feet of water off the north shore and there are faint remains of the old fort on land. We will drop you off on the beach with an umbrella and a picnic lunch if you wish and pick you back up at an appointed time. LITTLE WATER CAY* ~ Also a national park area and home to a large population of endangered Turks and Caicos Rock Iguanas. These docile creatures are always...

 Breakfast may be served in the room
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Disabled guests are welcome
 Facsimile services
 Hairdryer
 Ironing facilities
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Licensed bar
 Fully stocked mini bar
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Fridge
 Restaurant
 Safe deposit box
 Shop on premises
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Swimming pool
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Tennis court
 Patio, summer terrace
 Cheques accepted