The cottage is built of wood and designed in a simple, local rustic style. The decor is light and airy. The accommodation is on the ground floor and consists of two charming en suite bedrooms at the rear, each with a 5ft wide bed. There is a very attractive, large open plan living room at the front of the cottage, with a well equipped kitchen area adjacent to the dining area, which has lovely views to the south and west. Also in the front of the cottage is a screened-in porch which can be used as an outside dining room. The whole of the front of the cottage has an eleven foot wide deck and a smaller side deck with roof, all comfortably equipped to a very high standard. There is central air conditioning. Other facilities include a gas BBQ grill, TV for DVDs only, radio, CD player, VHF radio, , games and books.
The property stands in its own grounds of half an acre, surrounded by the attractive wild natural vegetation of the island. The grounds have 140 ft of sea frontage and there is a shared dock (jetty) to use for some wonderful snorkelling, swimming, fishing and boating in the warm crystal clear waters of Milkyberry Bay. It has stunning views across the Sea of Abaco, one of the favourite sailing areas in the world.
. Boats can be rented locally and fantastic day trips for snorkelling, diving and visiting other islands can be arranged.
Great Guana Cay is in the area known as the Abacos, at the north east end of the Bahamas. It is approximately
seven miles long and about half a mile wide. The world’s third longest barrier reef lies about half a mile off shore on the Atlantic side, where the diving and snorkelling is spectacular. For those keen on fishing, there is a huge variety to be caught, including bone fish.
The island is home to about 120 people. There is a small, well stocked grocery store, a liquor store, Laundromat and gift shop.
T
he famous ‘Nippers Bar’ is perched on top of the dunes, overlooking the breathtakingly blue Atlantic. They serve drinks
and delicious snacks. There are two other bars, both in absolutely beautiful settings where food is also served. There are also two excellent indoor restaurants for a more formal type of meal - although informality is the way of the island!
Travel is by air from either Miami, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale or Nassau to Marsh Harbour, on the island of Great Abaco.
From the small airport it takes about 10 minutes by taxi to the small ferry dock at the Conch Inn. The ferry trip is half an hour to Great Guana Cay
, where our guests are met on arrival, by our caretaker, who will escort them to the property,
to make sure that they are happily settled in and to be on call throughout their stay
and to answer any queries.
If travelling from the UK, please do not hesitate to ask our advice about airlines, routes, etc.
For further details, without obligation, please contact:
Penny Hewitt Tel/Fax: +44 1243 370458 (from outside the UK) or 01243 370458 (from the UK)
or email at penavocet@supanet.com
