Back to Paris, FRANCE. A fantastic find for this house right on the shore. All the confort I needed for my self, being alone in that house to work at night under the stars (I have to stay connected to my work in France, 6 hours ahead) with a nice little breeze (no need for AC). John was a perfect host, got me at the airport and explained everything about the Exumas, toured around right away. I would swim early morning right away from the dock! The service and attention from John was great with him bringing me a delicious papaya and showing me to pick gava fruits right from the tree on the property and basil leaves also (what a strong and delicious scent all over!). I met Sharon on my last day and is looking forward to know more this very nice person. Very nice flight from Miami and the arrival thanks to the advice of John was amazing overlooking the Exumas. The weather was perfect. Short trip, no time to visit the private island, too bad. John shared with me his deep knowledge of the Exumas, going as far as touring with me all over the place because I decided to find a place here, lot or house to spend retirement in a few years! Thanks again to him.
My husband and I were being budget conscious, but had high expectations for privacy, R & R and ease. We loved our 9 days at the boat house and will definitely return. The little cement home (maybe 400 sq. ft) is all you need if simple is OK for you as a couple; bathroom, little kitchen, TV and open windows that bring in the cool ocean breeze. It\'s clean and private. The house sits adjacent to the bigger and more substantial 2 bedroom rental-but for us, it sat unused, so we had all the privacy we wanted. Fresh Papaya and guava, a little cove with kayaks and a sailboat and a beautiful view of the South Side of the island (the bone fish flats) was ideal for us to spend time daily on the water. The owners, Sharon and John are gracious and authentic islanders who over-delivered on everything for us. We rented their little car for the week (this is a must), used their kayaks, boats and even rented their whaler for a day. John round tripped us from the airport and showed us around so we had a sense of things. The island is simple and felt happy, safe and not too touristy. Don\'t miss Santana\'s past the cut and at the end of the island. Fresh lobster, fish and great drinks in a little shack overlooking where Pirates of the Carribean was filmed. Some quirky stuff to know about-like markets close at 6pm and you won\'t find anything open on Sundays except for the BBQ at Chat n Chill island which is on the North Side and you get there from taxi or boat rental....not to be missed. A few resorts have live music if that\'s your thing-but still quiet and simple All in all, great snorkeling, easy living and much better than a hotel or noisy condo somewhere in town. Thanks John and Sharon. We had a great time!
The boat house was a the best place to have a romantic week of holidays. Just in the front of water, you woke up admiring the landscape before taking a morning bath in the sea. We also really enjoyed using the kayaks and the Sharon\'s island John and Sharon were very helpful with providing us all needed practical and touristic information before and during our week. John picked us up from the airport and take us for a tour in the main practical points of interest, and then pick us up back to the airport (despite of the very early time of our flight!). John was helpful during our week. The only inconvenience we experienced were the mosquitoes (and even more the small flying insects which I don\'t remember the name), despite of the precautions and the boat\'s fly screens. Perhaps, this was the result of traveling during the rainy season (September)! By the way, no mosquitoes avoided us having the greatest holidays, and enjoying the beautiful landscapes of the Exumas!
Our stay at the boat house was brief but very enjoyable. John was very help full and very informative. The car they loaned us was great. We will be visiting again in January. Special thanks to John for all of his local knowledge.
$175.00 / Night