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The full property — both the main house and the cottage, all four bedrooms, the pool ensemble, the cabana, the private acre, paddleboards and snorkels for the bay, daily housekeeping by Shawn, fresh linens, all utilities, Wi-Fi, and a pantry stocked on arrival. Private chef is a separate add-on, billed per service. Boat charters and excursions are billed separately. Car hire is separate. There are no hidden fees.

October through July. We close August and September for the heart of hurricane season and for the deep maintenance week that lets the rest of the year feel effortless. Christmas, New Year and Easter book a year ahead; the shoulder seasons (October, May, June, July) are more flexible.

A 30% deposit secures the dates, refundable up to 90 days before arrival. The balance is due 60 days before arrival. We accept wire (preferred), credit card (3% surcharge), or ACH for US guests.

Yes — 1 Gbps fibre, mesh-covered throughout the house and out to the cove cabana. There is a small office nook with a 27" monitor, a wireless keyboard, and a printer. Several of our guests are remote workers who quietly disappear for an hour or two each morning before joining the family in the pool.

Quietly handled, in detail. The booking form asks about dietary requirements; Anna reads each one personally. We can manage strict gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, kosher-style, halal, and serious allergies. Please let us know in advance if your needs are clinical rather than preferential.

Shawn Ewing is the housekeeper — think of her as your house mother. She handles shopping, cleaning, catering, and just about anything else you need during your stay. Her son-in-law D'Angelo Hutchinson is the property supervisor — he jumps in for anything to do with tools, equipment, or utilities, and is a skilled spear-fisher who will happily teach you to hunt lobster in the bay. Both are reachable any time at +1 (242) 558-8287.

They exist. Bugs and flies and mosquitos play a vital role in the local ecosystem, but they can be a nuisance to human visitors — particularly at dusk. Bring repellent. We keep some at the house, but the brand you prefer is the brand you should bring.

The Bahamas enjoys 300+ days of sun a year, with average daytime temperatures around 83°F and overnight lows around 69°F. October–May is the driest stretch. June–July is warmer with occasional afternoon thunder. We close in August and September during peak hurricane season.

Quietly, yes. The pergola seats fourteen for dinner; with the lawn we can accommodate up to thirty for a standing reception. We do not host anything larger than this — it is a house, not a venue. Write to us with the occasion and we will discuss the shape of it.

If a named storm forces our region to evacuate during your stay, the unused portion is fully refunded. For ordinary bad weather (heavy rain, rough seas) we cannot refund — but we'll happily rearrange the chef, the boat, and the excursions around the forecast.

Yes. The nearest neighbouring property is about a thousand feet away. Most nights you can hear only the surf and, very occasionally, a passing fishing skiff.

Bring your passport, even if you're American — valid travel documents are required to enter and leave the Bahamas. The Bahamas achieved independence from Britain in 1973. Life on the Out Islands has its own logic and time frame: don't expect fast service, fast answers, or fast fixes. Learn to go with the flow, and your stress levels will drop off the charts.