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Mt Pleasant Salt Cay, a nature lover's delight. "We're
a small guest house on a small island--and guests love it!
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| Located in the heart of Salt Cay, only a few steps from your door to the beach, marina and restaurants you will find historic Mt Pleasant Guest House, built in 1832, quaint and charmingly restored accommodation in a picturesque setting. The atmosphere is very down to earth, a perfect getaway for relaxing with the friendliness of a community that still enjoys the traditions of an unhurried lifestyle. Guests come for the highly rated scuba diving and especially to see the Humpback whales migrating to their winter breeding grounds on the nearby Mouchoir Banks. Others come to enjoy an island where transportation includes golf carts and bicycles, walks on the beach leave only their footprints and "bright lights" are the stars. The water is clear, warm, and calm and a color that you must see to believe. Visiting Salt Cay means stepping into a different time, a time to take it easy.....island style. Here, at Mt Pleasant Guest House on Salt Cay, you will feel welcome with the easy–going staff in a family-style guest house. Enjoy meeting new friends, sipping cocktails and cool refreshments at Mt Pleasant's friendly patio bar, The Divers Den, open 7 days a week.
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Snorkeling - enjoy the crystal warm turquoise waters, tropical fish and beautiful coral in various locations around the island. Scuba diving - experience the uniqueness of diving the beautiful Coral Reefs here in Salt Cay. Dive package and trips will be arranged for you, just ask.Rodale's says of the TOP 5 CARIBBEAN Destinations... Salt Cay rates: Best Advanced Diving #1 Wreck diving - dive the HMS Endymion. the 1790 British Man-O-War, judged the best preserved, never salvaged, 18th century wrecksite in the WORLD! Night diving - dive at night and explore the coral reef under a completely new light. Diving with whales - this can be done during the first three months of the year when the humpback whales migrate to their winter breading grounds on the Mouchoir banks between Salt Cay and the Dominican Republic. You will often see them or hear them when you dive at this time of the year. Beach walking - your footprints, the only thing that's left behind you Bicycle riding - rent a bike and tour around the island on two wheels Hammocking - you can rest peacefully under the cool Ocean breeze. Nature trails - miles of trails for exploring souls and birdwatchers Excursions - explore the history of the island from the salt flats to the old buildings Robinson Crusoe - daytrips or over-night trips, picnics to nearby deserted islands Shelling - search for conch, sea shells and all kinds of goodies washed ashore Photography - many old buildings, fences and gateways waiting to be framed Reading - relax with a great book Napping - rest under the shade of a tree or on the beach and listen to the ocean More about Salt Cay Some interesting background of Salt Cay exploring the salt industry which gave this island it's name is creatively written by Bob Payne in his article titled Worth Their Salt, Islands Magazine, Jan - Feb 2002. Investigate the laudatory article, Fine Company on a Desert Isle, written by Aaron Latham from the Travel Desk about our establishment in the Sunday Travel Section of The New York Times December 20, 1998 www.nytimes.com archives Also, A Modern Day Ishmael Swims with the Whales, written by Aaron Latham, published in the Sunday Travel Section of The New York Times October 24, 1999 Where is Salt Cay ? Salt Cay is a mere 2 ½ square miles. This tiny island haven is a part of the Turks and Caicos Islands chain. The archipelago nation of The Turks & Caicos Islands lies just to the South of the Bahamas, just north of the Dominican Republic and an hour’s flight from Miami, Florida. Salt Cay is a proposed UNESCO World Heritage site, as it has changed little since the 1900’s when the salt industry last flourished. Salt flats and sheds lay unused since the 1960’s when the entire salt industry relied heavily on Salt Cay for the world's salt supplies. US Airways From Charlotte North Carolina American Airlines from Miami and New York Delta Airline From Atlanta Georgia British Airways From London Heathrow Email us for assistance on connecting flights to Salt Cay.Welcome to Historic Mt Pleasant Guest House Mt Pleasant Guest House, built in 1832 offers you quaint and charmingly restored accommodation in a picturesque setting. We are located directly across from the marina where you find diving, whale watching and fishing. Restaurants and bars are just a short walk from your door. We have six rooms total. Two deluxe rooms have queen size beds and private baths. Our standard rooms are equipped with twin beds which will be configured as king size upon prior notice. Standard rooms share a bath. High Season - Dec 15 - April 15 Low Season - April 16 - Dec 15 All rates based on Double Occupancy. The room rates as listed will include taxes and breakfast. Meal Plan Dive Packages Group Rates Mt Pleasant Salt Cay Guest House Reservations We are pleased to announce NEW ownership of Mt Pleasant Salt Cay Guest House. |