What a find! After renting a house in Little Harbour that didn't live up to our expectations (no AC, poorly ventilated, bugs, dirty, etc.), I lucked into this house (Fish On) around 2am on HomeAway as a much needed replacement for the house that we had originally rented. The homeowner and his caretaker basically performed a "small miracle" and we were able to move into the house the same day that I requested within HomeAway! Thanks to Russ and Jason!
We were blown away with the location, amenities, and thoroughness that the homeowners have included as part of this beautiful house. If you like gorgeous views of the ocean, privacy - only a couple of houses on the road next to this house, close proximity to Cherokee Sound and Little Harbour, and to explore multiple beaches - then this house is for you. We're big fans of this area (Cherokee Sound, Little Harbour, Casurina Point) and this has to be one of nicest homes in this area. Nice kitchen, great layout, comfortable beds, very clean, new, awesome views of the water and great spot to watch a movie at night!
Our typical schedule each day was to wake up and have some coffee, light breakfast, and check our email. We then would either walk down to one of three beaches to look for sea glass, small shells, and just enjoy the walk. We would then head to Pete's pub for lunch and then either repeat the morning or arrange for a day of fishing/snorkeling with Dana Lowe in Cherokee Sound. We founds lots of sea glass (one of our favorite ways to walk the beach) and also loved the hidden beach (Little Bay) that required more a hike from the house. Probably one of the most scenic beaches that any of us have ever been to...
Russ and Jason were always quick to respond to any of my questions and really appreciated their advice.
Special tips:
- Patron tequila bottles make perfect sea glass and shell containers. We like the Bristol store in Marsh Harbor for our liquor, wine, and beer. Beer is really expensive in Abaco - stick with wine, rum, tequila, or bourbon
- Love Maxwells in Marsh Harbor for groceries - good variety, well organized, and clean
- Make the hike to Little Bay beach from the house
- Look for sea glass on all beaches
- Take a snorkeling trip with a guide or Dive Abaco
- Go bonefishing with a guide (Dana Lowe, etc.)
- Eat at Pete's Pub (we love the hog snapper & the triggerfish)
This was the best house that we've ever rented in the Bahamas! Definitely "A+"!