Melanie & Jim,

Thank you for  restful & relaxing time away - it was exactly what was needed! Appreciated the extra fan & water for the unseasonably hot week!!! Loved cooling off in the crystal clear water and just floating on the hotest days. Appreciated the kayaks and advice on where to find flamingos - they were a beautiful discovery. I have so many great pictures& memories of this t rip. Looking foreward to call it 'Chapter One' in my book of many stops to come ♡

Warmly,

Kim & Frank, Haddam, CT, USA, 20 June 2023

Jim & Melanie,

Although my stay on North Caicos was short on time, it was not short on fun and memories. Thank you for building this beutiful place, and for your advise and guidance. This was originally a business trip, but with your help it became so much more! Hope to see you again!!

Jason, Doylestown, PA, USA, 29 April 2023

Dear Jim & Melanie,

Our time at Bottle Creek Lodge Seaside Cabana has been magical! We are so grateful for all of your knowledge, suggestions, and help before arriving, as well as while we were here. This has been super helpful, as even though we did our research, there was nothing that compares to your advice and hospitality. Our favorite activity was snorkeling the reef, walking the entire length of Bambara Beach as well as out to the small island, exploring the many beautiful beaches of N/Middle Caicos, snorkeling Three Mary Cays, lunch at Seaview Cafe, catching & preparing conch, kayaking in near-hurricane conditions (LOL!), and just relaxing.

And let's not forget the delicious dinner on the first night, the tasty treat and flowers upon arrival and the spectacular avocado-chocolate mousse. Morover, the sweetness of your hearts that made us feel welcomed and appreciated the entire time. We pray many others get to experience your marvelous place and company.

May God always bless you!

With gratitude,

Stacey & Helmut, VA, USA, 20 April 2023

Our second stay here at Bottle Creek Lodge and it just gets better and better! What a dreamy week full of new adventures - especially Wild Cow Run. And in spite of less wind and more knowledge than last year - the fishing proved to be challenging once again - ! The beauty and casualness and freindliness of this place will keep us coming back over and over again - Thanks for taking such good care of us, Melanie and Jim - XO

Brooke & David, South Reading, VT, USA, 6 April 2023

Melanie & Jim ,

We were drawn here originally by the turquoise waters, and they certainly did not disappoint! Much like our gracious, thoughtful hosts whose knowledge of the islands made each day the best experience possible! Elizabeth's Coral cabana was perfect, quaint, & cute allowing us to cook ourselves (or eat at one of the well-suggested restaurants).

Thank you so much for your hospitality - we will leave replenished & relaxed.

Ted & Jessica, Columbus, OH, USA, 29 March 2023

Jim and Melanie,

Thank you for everything! It is obvious that you have built, and are continuing to build, something special here at Bottle Creek! I think it's safe to assume we will be back! We loved visiting Hidden Beach! Although hapless mainlanders that we are, we almost lost eberything we carelessly left on the beach [Editors note : to the incoming tide], including your beach towels! This was also our first saltwater fly fishing experience and it was thrilling to connect with an elusive bonefish after a humbling afternoon on the water. The treehouse cabana is the perfect spot for a relaxing getaway and we can't wait to come back!

All the best!

-- Jake and Alex, Fort Collins, CO, USA, 13 March 2023

Melanie & Jim:

My expectations for comfort and convenience at the Coral cabana were a perfect setup for being delighted once I moved in. My image of modest accommodations was based on previous island stays, lacking your attention to style, comfort, and detail.

Thank you both for creating (from ruins, I heard) a gem of a retreat. I am enjoying your thoughtful design.

-- Hank, Raleigh, NC, USA, 6 March 2023

Jim & Melanie,

Thank you so much for an unforgetable stay in Seaside Cabana. We loved waking up to the sounds of the sea and the beautiful colors over the water. The porch was the perfect spot to enjoy a good book and morning coffee. Your knowledge and tips allowed us to experience North and Middle Caicosto their fullest. These islands are a hidden treasure, and we truly have enjoyed every moment taking them in. You have provided wonderful accommodations and timeless memories - we can't thank you enough!

-- Alissa and Zach, Detroit Lakes, MN, USA, 25 Feb 2023

Jim, Melanie & Loki ~♡~

Back when we started planning this trip in October we had no knowledge & no plan but knew we wanted an adventure & a quiet place to relax. We found everything we were looking for here at Bottle Creek Lodge. (Well, we didn't find bonefish... we will have to come back for that) ☺ The Seaside cabana was perfect. The amenities were fantastic. We appreciated the tips & directions. The company & thoughtful extras were so amazing. (Including a late night save) The treat and note really set off the tone for the stay. Loved all the available water & the common space to mingle. Thank you for everything! For being available, for having such a lovely space & wanting to share all of it with us! Such fantastic hosts! 

"It's not an experience if you can't take someone along" - Phish

♡ 

-- Heather & Shane, Ogden, UT, USA, 18 Feb 2023

Thanks Jim & Melanie for a perfect stay in the "Treehouse". It's so peaceful here and you have thought of so many little details to make our stay here as comfortable as possible! Loved the whimsical treehouse and the simple pleasures. A very special memory will also be finding the nesting egrets and herons in the mangroves. I wish we could have come back to see the chicks! Thanks for the happy hour social, it was great to meet everyone and exchange stories.

-- Janna & Peter, USA, 17 Feb 2023

Kudos to Melanie and Jim!!

It has been a truly wonderful week, staying at Bottle Creek Lodge. Melanie and Jim are extraordinary hosts and have clearly put their hearts and souls into creating this wonderful and memorable place. Their warm hospitality and boundless information and advice have made this holiday a really special one!

Thank you so much for everything,

-- Ellen & Victor, Sparks, MD, USA, 12 Feb 2023

Melanie & Jim --

Thanks for a terrific week. Our lives are just a series of trips and this was another great one at BCL.  Best of everything,

-- Greg & Billy, CT, USA, 2 Feb 2023

Jim & Melanie:

You two are super hosts! Thank you so much for having us & sharing your peaceful corner of the world with us. Finding Bottle Creek Lodge was a rare find and one we will remember always. Our little yellow tree house was a perfect place to unwind and forget about the gring for a little while. We may be lousy kayakers but we are pretty decent beachgoers and the beaches on North & Middle Caicos are really worth the trip. It is clear how well everything is taken care of here and it was really apprecieated. Thank you again.

-- Jennifer & Almir, Toronto, CA, 23 Jan 2023

Jim & Melanie 

Thasnk you so much for having us and sharing this magical place. It is a great place to relax and just chill out. The place is fantastic and thank you for everything. We found one more reason to love North Caicos!

All the best & Happy New Year!

-- Maggie & Bob, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, USA, 9 Jan 2023

Jim & Melanie,

Thank you for sharing your peice of paradise with us. We had a wonderful stay and appreciated all the thought and preparation for our stay. From the info before we traveled to getting fishing licenses, to kayaks and rum cake waiting for us. We had everything we needed to enjoy our stay and to be able to explore the beauty of North and Middle Caicos.

Thank you!

-- Hannah & Curt, North Liberty, IA, USA, 5 Jan 2023

Jim & Melanie provided a great place for a family vacation that was overdue by 7 years. Elizabeth's Coral cabana was great to wind down in after long fun days in the sun! Melanie ~ Thank you for all the solutions and answers to all the questions we had. Jim ~ Thank you for the snorkeling trip and the fun suggestions for each day! We all had a beautiful trip, full of moments we won't forget. :-)

-- Steve, Kathy, Maria, Lara, & Phillip, USA, 28 Dec 2022

We stayed in Elizabeth's Coral Cabana. The kitchen & dining area were perfect to wrap up the day with friends. The Lodge has so much to offer - kayaking, swimming, and most importantly relaxing! Jim & Melanie are excellent hosts and island guides - every day they had an awesome suggestion for an activity. Thanks again - we'll be back!

P..S. Noir is a great companion. Please pet him.

-- Lara & Phillip, Raleigh, NC, USA, 7 June 2022

[FYI, Noir is our barn cat.]

Thank you for a blissful week here. I leave your wonderful place feeling so...

• relaxed - from all the floats in the amazing turquoise water

• nourished - from all our anazing culinary adventures together

• energized - from our stimulating conversations, snorkeling, & kayaking adventures

Thank you!

-- Sujata, Santa Monica, CA, USA, 28 May 2022

What an amazing special experience & made all the more wonderful by our time with ya'll! We sawall the sharks, flamingos, & Tobin's OH MY! We look forward to our annual retreat here! :) (wink, wink) Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for sharing your slice of paradise & all the fun nooks & crannies! Thank you both for taking the time to make this trip so special and memorable. 

-- Ashley & Alex, USA, 21 May 2022

Dear Melanie & Jim. Thank you for sharing your special retreat, and a lovely dinner. We'll be sure to tell others that Bottle Creek Lodge is a sweet spot!

-- Michael, IRL, 15 Apr 2022

We loved our stay in the perfect little yellow "Treehouse". It was a restful and beautiful week on this special island. Thank you for helping to make it possible w/ your great hospitality and attention to detail. Be well and see you next time.

-- Pete & Izzy, USA, 28 Mar 2022

Dear Melanie & Jim -- Thank you very much for your great hospitality and good company. We have njoyed our stay so much and will be thinking back on our little yellow treehouse cabin, the cool beach bikes that took us on a long and hot ride to Middle Caicos and not leastkayaking on thw turquoise lagoon which was fantastic, Thank you for this time.

-- Charlotte & Tobias, DNK, 22 Mar 2022

Will I ever get tired of looking at the blues of Bottle Creek...? Nope! Thanks for everything. From the other Heather of Major Hill.

-- Heather, Edmonton, ALB,  CAN, 23 Feb 2022

 Stayed with Camille & Meg. Just what the doctor ordered! Only problem, we needed to stay another night!!! Many thanks!

-- Stephanie, Provo, TCI, 6 Feb 2022

Stayed here with my two close frineds. I decided to stay in, read, & we chilled by the Atlantic. In the middle of the night I went out to watch the stars. Saw shooting stars and satellites. I'm leaving so relaxed. Very nice stay.

-- Meg, Elmhurst, IL, USA, 6 Feb 2022

Jim & Melanie - I can see why you love this place so much, and your love shows throughout the property, in the beautifully appointed cabanas, the lovely gardens, and most especially the love glows through in your gentle care for your guests. I feel as rejuvenated, refreshed and restored in these days here, not nearly enough, though! That means that I'll be looking for the opportunity to return.

-- David, Greensboro, NC, USA, 31, Dec 2021

Jim & Melanie - Thank you for hospitality and the little extras that you did for us. It was a great trip and looking forward to being back soon. Thanks again for everything.

-- Billy, CT, USA 17 Feb 2021,

Jim and Melanie were excellent hosts with everything we could have imagined plus some great added features. You can truly tell how much effort they have put into the lodge and we are really happy that they are willing to share the experience with others. The views of the creek from the deck are the perfect way to enjoy your coffee in the morning and a beer in the evening after a day exploring north/middle caicos. Our only regret is not staying longer! 

-- Nina & Colin, NJ, USA, 6 Mar 2020

We had 4 great days in Seaside Cabana at Bottle Creek Lodge - not long enough! The cabana was spotless, well-equipped,  private & peacefully quiet for sleeping. We had a great morning on Bottle Creek with the  double Kayak. Collin fished for the  elusive bonefish & I enjoyed the warm water & scenery.. Melanie & Jim were helpful & knowledgeable hosts! They know & love North Caicos  &  were happy to share directions to great beaches, restaurants and events. They truly went ‘above & beyond’ in every way!  This is a great place to stay!! Thanks for the wonderful hospitality! We hope to return!!

-- Teri & Collin, Sedgewich, ALB, CAN, 16 Feb 2020

It was great!

-- Billy, CT, USA, 3 Feb 2020

We had the privilege to stay for 8 days. There is a Zen saying that the Journey is the Reward and arriving at The Lodge was rewarding. The beauty was more than we imagined, especially on the drive in as we looked out across Bottle Creek at such calm blue waters. Our first day we spent with the kayak paddling around the sound (and learning the wind can be friend and foe). It was worth the fight with the wind as we saw a sea turtle dart past us which was amazing. The sound provided other wonderful sights while snorkeling. We staying in Seaside and each morning were treated to a lovely sunrise as well as a breathtaking full moon during the week. Beauty and relaxation did not end there as we had two wonderful days at Mudjon and Whitby beaches. Eating never disappointed whether that was a creative home cooked meal or the local cuisine. Conch fritters at the Mudjin Bar and Grill were part of a great lunch and dinner at MyDee's were two memorable experiences. For us the week was about relaxation which was never a problem. The stay brought back memories of simple vacations from my youth when all you had to do was enjoy the beach, swim, read and listen to music. 

-- Alan & Pam, Greensboro, NC, USA, 14 Jan 2020