Arrival Day: You will be greeted at the airport by the Calypso House Property Manager, Donna Bartram, or one of her representatives. Upon picking up your rental vehicle she or her representative will guide you to your villa. Its a short ride to the villa and the taxi cost will be roughly $15.00 per person. We recommend that you rent a vehicle as the taxi service can be difficult to get during peek periods of Providenciales' tourist season. Renting a car will allow you the freedom to explore the entire island and find your favorite spots.

Check In Time: The earliest Check in time for the villa is 3:30 p.m. This generally coincides with the first American Air flight arrival on the island. Check out time is at 11:00 a.m. This time is necessary, as the property management staff must allow at least four hours to thoroughly clean the villa and ensure it is ready for the next guest.

At The House: The property management representative will also be responsible for giving you an overview of the villa and answering any questions you may have about the island. The villa also has a reference book of things to do and places to go on the island. This is the time to ask about different excursions or special restaurants you want to visit.

Privacy: The reasons why you and visitors come to the villa are for rest relaxation and fun while retaining a certain level of privacy. Please be considerate of others while out walking, hiking, and swimming in the area. Occasionally someone may stop by your villa to maintain the pool or ensure you have plenty of water. If this is an inconvenience, please ask the property management to arrange for a specific time to have the maintenance done.

Telephone and Internet Access: The phone number of the house is written on the inside of the telephone book along with other important numbers. If you are calling a local number on the island (on island) dial all seven digits. To make a long distance call, did 1-800-card and wait for an operator to assist you with a credit card call. Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted.

Television: The house is connected to cable service and you will receive over 30 cable channels. The local channel a 4 and periodically carries information about services available on the island, things to do, and special festivals or events.

Electricity: As with the water, it's important to conserve electricity on the island. Please turn off lights and fans when you am out on your excursions during the day.

Water: Tap water is a combination of rainwater caught on the roof and desalinated water that is delivered to the house. The water is safe to drink. If you prefer bottled or mineral water there are a wide variety available at the grocery store. In the unlikely event that you run out of water, please call property management. Please bear in mind that you are visiting an island and its environment is fragile. Water is a very precious commodity and we would appreciate it if you would be conservative in your usage.

Stereo: There is a stereo system at the villa, so bring along those favorite CDs or tapes. We also have some excellent FM stations featuring classical, country, easy listening, and pop favorites. And of course, the local radio station for reggae and Caribbean music.

Food And Beverage: Upon your arrival there will typically be some staples in the cupboard and refrigerator. Please help yourself to anything you wish. Upon your departure, leave whatever you wish. Please remember that food left on the counters and in open bins will attract ants. If in doubt, keep the food in the fridge.

Sun: The sun can be both enjoyable and painful any where in the Caribbean. To ensure that your stay is a pleasant one, please bring or buy sun block.

Getting Around: While taxis we widely available on the island, we recommend that you rent a car. A number of car and motorcycle rental agencies are available on the island and are listed in your Frequently Asked Questions About Provo pamphlet. Remember to drive on the LEFT side of the road and watch out for those folks who forget. Also be careful, especially at night. Many natives walk or ride their bikes as a means of transportation. The island pace is slow so take your time and enjoy the scenery.

Cleaning: The villa will be cleaned before your arrival and after your stay.

Garbage: Garbage should be deposited in the waste can provided with the villa. A garbage service collects it once a week. If your garbage starts to exceed the two large trash cans provided, please let the property management firm know. We recommend that you keep the garbage cans located in the laundry room. Them are dogs in the area and they have been known to topple garbage cans left outdoors.

Critters: There are a number of wild cats and dogs on the island. While it may break your animal loving heart, please D0 NOT FEED THEM. No matter how much these animals pull at your heart strings they should not be fed under any circumstances.

The villa is regularly checked and sprayed for various small creatures that make the island their home. Occasionally, however, you may encounter some of these critters, best efforts not withstanding. Do not be alarmed, they are harmless; and indeed, lizards help keep the bug population under control. Please remember to keep the screen door closed and you'll probably never have one visiting you. Occasionally heavy rains occur and if the trade winds die down, you get a few mosquitoes or sand fleas. Make sure you bring Insect repellant. Finally, we recommend that all food be kept In airtight containers or the refrigerator. This will help keep the ants from invading the kitchen area.

Baby Cribs: A crib can be made available for the villa. Just let us know in advance so that it is ready upon your arrival.

Baby-sitting Services: For those couples that need some got away time, babysitter services are available. Please contact Karalene Stubbs of Sunburst Cleaning and Babysitting Company at 1-649-941-3293 or via call phone at 1-649-941-0873.

Owner and Property Management Lockup Units: You will find a number of locked cabinets throughout the villa including the kitchen, storage, and laundry rooms. Please do root open locked cabinets. They either hold supplies or others possessions. If you need something, please contact the property management firm. For parents, we understand that children can be quite curious, but please clearly guide them not to pry open locked cabinets. The property management lockups often hold a number of cleaning supplies that could be harmful to a small child.

Please remember that you are a quest in someone's home and that they have chosen to share their villa with you. Please respect the villa owner's privacy and the property management's supply cabinet.

Crime: We are fortunate to have one of the lowest crime rates in the Caribbean. You will find the resident population to be very kind, open and generous. However, petty crime can occur. Please exercise good judgment and do not invite theft. Please lock up the villa when you are out. We recommend that you lock your doors and use sliding screw bolts when you retire in the evening. Do not leave cash, expensive jewelry, credit cards, cameras or video equipment In plain view within the villa or your rental car. You will see that many of natives walk along the road to their home throughout the day and night. This is their normal mode of transportation on the island. Even though it is common, do not pick up hitchhikers.

Checking Out: Check out time for the villa is 11:00 a.m. We ask that you observe this time closely as the property management firm needs to prepare the villa for the next guests who will arrive on the American 3:00 p.m. flight. If you are flying with American Airlines they accept check ins as early as 9:00a.m. We request that you leave the villa at 11:00 a.m. and go directly to the airport to check in and obtain your boarding pass. You are then free to do whatever you wish (lunch, shop, return your rental car) until your departure time. Because your flying out on an international flight, American Airlines recommends being at the airport approximately I ½ hours below your departure. Also, remember to leave approximately ½ hour to return to your rental vehicle.

Payment and Deposit Policy: Please refer to the Rental Policy

Cancellation Insurance: As with any major international vacation, we recommend cancellation insurance.

Finally, enjoy your villa, the Calypso House and our beautiful islands ... rest relax, and rejuvenate.

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Driving Instructions to Calypso House
From Providenciales Airport Arrival Terminal

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Remember to drive on the LEFT side of the road at all times.  Keep these instructions and the Provo map with you until you feel confident you know your way around the island. Not all roads on the island have signs so be particularly sensitive to landmarks.

Leave the airport arrival area on Airport Road. Follow the road until you reach a T intersection with Leeward Highway. Turn right (west) on Leeward Highway then immediately take the first left turn (south) on South Dock Road. (The South Dock Road turn is opposite from the Caribwest Liquor store.)

Follow South Dock road for a number of miles. Travel almost to the very end and turn right (north) on Chalk Sound Drive. (If you pull into a large boat docking and customs clearance area, you have driven too far.)

Travel up Chalk Sound Drive until you see a road and a large Ocean Pont sign on the left side of the road. This is Ocean Point Drive and you should turn left (west) immediately. Calypso is the second villa on the left (south) side of the road. It has a large Calypso sign on the driveway entrance. There is an empty lot between the first house (Sapodilla) and Calypso. If you sea a sign for Villa Patricia you went too far. Calypso has a U shaped driveway so you can pull directly up to the front of the villa.

Calypso is approximately a 10-15 minute drive from to airport/downtown area. One last quick note... Leeward Highway is the main road on the island. A lot of businesses (groceries, liquor, banks, restaurants, etc.) on the island are located just off of Leeward. There is a wonderful grocery store in the downtown area in the Butterfield Mall that is close to the villa. Also, you will pass Caribwest liquor store just as you turn on South Dock Road. They have a wide selection of wines, beer, liquors and soft drinks.

A representative of the property management service will meet arriving guests at the airport and lead the way to the villa. Once at the house, they will do a brief orientation on the house and on the island in general.

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