Grace Bay Resorts appoints Crawford F. Sherman as CEO of Rock House
Grace Bay Resorts has appointed Crawford F. Sherman as Managing Director of Rock House, the newest development of the Turks and Caicos-based luxury resort brand.
As the first residential complex nestled in the rugged limestone cliffs of the north shore of Providenciales, Rock House is expected to open in late 2021.
With over 30 years of hospitality experience, Sherman will lead the opening of Rock House, which will feature 46 oceanfront villa-style residences and breathtaking amenities, including a 100-foot infinity pool perched on a 25 foot limestone cliff, as well as the secluded Rock House Beach Club.
Additional amenities will include an exclusive restaurant with dazzling 180-degree ocean views, a fitness center and spa services, tennis courts and winding jogging tracks.
“We are truly delighted to welcome Mr. Sherman to our Grace Bay Resorts family and let him guide us through the successful opening of Rock House,” said Nikheel Advani, Director and COO of Grace Bay Resorts . “His rich knowledge and considerable experience managing luxury resorts in several key destinations, including here in the Turks and Caicos Islands, will undoubtedly strengthen our brand as we grow our collection. “
A seasoned professional, Sherman’s experience includes four years as Regional Director of Operations for COMO Hotels and Resorts, where he managed the construction of the Metropolitan Miami and the renovations of the famous Parrot Cay Resort in the Turks and Caicos Islands. While working with Parrot Cay, he led the development and construction of several private villas and sold over $ 48 million in real estate sales on the island.
In addition, he was also vice president of operations for two years and general manager for ten years. His most recent successes include the $ 80 million development of The Line in Washington DC, where he led the pre-opening operation alongside the construction and development teams. The resort consists of three restaurants, 10,000 square feet of multi-functional event spaces, and 220 upscale accommodations.
Grace Bay Resorts is a boutique developer and operator of some of the best luxury resorts and branded residences in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. Founded from its flagship Grace Bay Club property, which opened in 1993 as the first all-suite luxury resort in the Turks and Caicos Islands, Grace Bay Resorts is currently comprised of Grace Bay Club, West Bay Club , Point Grace and The Private Villa Collection. The soon to be opening Rock House Resort is the company’s new luxury residential resort, inspired by iconic oceanfront destinations of Capri and southern France.
Grace Bay Resorts was founded by directors Mark Durliat, Nikheel Advani, Michael Brewster and Thierry Grandsire. Grace Bay Resorts offers extensive experience in the development, branding, management, marketing and sales of five-star luxury hotels and branded residences. Grace Bay Resorts is expanding its award-winning brand and services across the Caribbean. For more information, please visit www.gracebayresorts.com.
Rock House, Grace Bay Resorts’ latest development, will be a five-star residential complex nestled in the yet-to-be developed cliffs of the north shore of Providenciales in Turks and Caicos.
The resort will offer a collection of luxury cottages that will capture the allure of European hillside towns like Capri, providing a private cliffside option for shoppers coveting an alternative to the many resorts that are typically found. In the Caribbean. Each home, designed by Coast Architects with interiors by AD100 interior designer Shawn Henderson, will feature private shower gardens, oversized tubs, eclectic and bespoke Scandinavian furnishings, and 180-degree views of the Barrier Reef. of the archipelago and the Atlantic Ocean.
Facilities will include the one-of-a-kind Beach Club at Rock House, the largest infinity pool in the Turks and Caicos Islands, waterfront restaurants and wellness facilities including a spa and fitness center in shape. Rock House studio suites to two-bedroom cottages range from $ 700,000 to $ 1.995 million. Phase 1 is expected to be completed in December 2021, with a second phase of houses to follow. For more information, please visit www.rockhouseresort.com.