Staniel Cay vacation cottage in Caribbean - Exuma cotage on Bahamas

Serenity Cottage is a round design with a huge wrap-around deck for enjoying a nap in the hammock, watching the many yachts go by, or catching the "green flash" as the sun sets into the sea. The cottage is air conditioned, has a complete kitchen, bathroom with tub and shower, plus access to an outside shower on a lower deck. Snorkeling gear and beach towels are included. This small island in the middle of the Exumas has world-class snorkeling and diving, a small native village of about 100 friendly people, two great restaurants, an oceanside hiking path...it's a place where people return year after year once they "discover" Staniel Cay. The owner's home, Retreat, the two-story building next to the cottage, is available on occasion for larger family groups (up to 10 people) who would like both the cottage and the house. Retreat has three bedrooms, three baths, laundry, living room, dining area and full kitchen with dishwasher.

Views:Waterfront, view of Thunderball islands, Big Rock Cut and the Bahama banks

Staniel Cay is a small island, where golf carts are "cars." Everything is within walking distance, but a golf cart is recommended, especially for visiting restaurants at night. Thunderball Grotto, where James Bond movies and others were filmed, is right in front of Serenity Cottage...swim in at slack tide and be one with the fish. There are beaches all over the island and in the area, where many islands are totally deserted. Staniel Cay is probably the best kept secret in the Bahamas...because it is so small, not many visitors hear about it. Those who do consider it "their island." The friendly people, good service and tropical atmosphere make it the perfect vacation spot. Air service from Fort Lauderdale and Nassau makes it easy to get to Staniel Cay.

Rental notes: Rates quoted are for 1-2 persons per week for Serenity Cottage $150 per additional adult per week $100 per additional child under 12 per week Golf cart extra Boat extra (choice of 13' or 17') Rates for Cottage and Retreat on Serenity website

Serenity Cottage is a round design with two bedrooms, a full bath, complete kitchen and living room.

Outside Area:A huge covered deck wraps around most of the cottage, with lots of deck furnishings, and a table with umbrella. There is a hammock, two bbq grills (one is charcoal, one is electric), a carport for the golf carts, plus a large dock for the boats, fishing and sunbathing. An outside shower is on a deck coming up from the dock for showering after boating or beachcombing.