Great Exuma Vacation Rental house

Private Beachfront Home - near Sandals Emerald Bay, Golf & Marina (& Grand Isle)

Great Exuma house rental - Enjoy Caribbean Blue Waters from the quiet Beach
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Description House, 2300 sq. ft.,
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 11, 3 Bathrooms
Amenities beach, waterfront, balcony, pets considered, air-conditioning, internet access
Rates per property (USD)
$475/night 
$3,325/week 
Kim Barnes
631-828-6224
Speaks: English
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Photos and Description of the Great Exuma vacation house rental 5 Bedrooms 3 Full Bathrooms Sleeps 11

Our spacious, beachfront home, “Calypso”, provides for the utmost in relaxation and privacy, along with stunning views. This 2300 sq. ft. single-story house has 5 bedrooms with 3 full baths and central air conditioning. Take in unsurpassed views of the beach and ocean from the second story observatory or watch the waves from the back of the main house, which is lined with sliding glass doors. Enjoy ultimate privacy on a virtually private & secluded beach and within the home’s two separate wings, joined by a common outdoor courtyard. This house is perfect for romantic getaways, groups of couples, or families with children. Enjoy panoramic views from the observatory and sun deck with lounge chairs. Grab a drink from the indoor bar, enjoy some music from the Bose Ipod player and watch the waves from the hammock or outdoor shower. Enjoy a BBQ dinner on the new Weber Stainless Grill within the 18x41’outdoor courtyard with seating for 8 (or hire a Bahamian Cook).
Great Exuma house rental - Oceanfront 16 x 16 Composite Deck

Oceanfront 16 x 16 Composite Deck

Great Exuma house rental - Enjoy Caribbean Blue Waters from the quiet Beach

Enjoy Caribbean Blue Waters from the quiet Beach
Great Exuma house rental - Master Bedroom w/ Sleigh Bed, Sliding Glass Doors

Master Bedroom w/ Sleigh Bed, Sliding Glass Doors

Great Exuma house rental - Kitchen

Kitchen

Great Exuma house rental - Dining Room with Slider onto Sun Deck (Ocean View)

Dining Room with Slider onto Sun Deck (Ocean View)
Great Exuma house rental - Living Room w/Slider onto Sun Deck (Ocean View)

Living Room w/Slider onto Sun Deck (Ocean View)
Great Exuma house rental - 2nd Bedroom

2nd Bedroom
Great Exuma house rental - Bar Area with Spiral Stiarcase to 2nd Floor Deck

Bar Area with Spiral Stiarcase to 2nd Floor Deck
Great Exuma house rental - 4th Bedroom

4th Bedroom

Great Exuma house rental - Courtyard

Courtyard
Great Exuma house rental - Alternate Beach View

Alternate Beach View
Great Exuma house rental - 2nd Floor Observatory & Deck

2nd Floor Observatory & Deck

Location: Bahamas

Nearest Airport: Exuma International Airport at 3 Miles
The Exuma Beach House is located 3 miles from the Airport and only 2.5 miles from the Sandals Emerald Bay Resort (opening January 2010), Spa, Golf Club, and Marina and the Grand Isle Resort. Several new restaurants, the Greg Norman Golf Course, a large Marina and a new Spa and moments away from Calypso, The Exuma Beach House.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Great Exuma, Bahamas

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Dates Rates
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Nov 1, 2009 - Mar 1, 2011 $3,325 $475 - $475 - - 3 Nights

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (US Dollars) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • The rate is $475 per night, plus a $475 security deposit (which deposit is returned within 7 days of departure).

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Great Exuma, Bahamas

Property Type:
  • house
Floor Area:
  • 2300 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • beach
  • waterfront
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • family
General:
  • laundry soap
  • restaurant dining guide
  • soaps basic
  • bottled water
  • local activities guide
  • telephone
  • linens provided
  • hair dryer
  • air-conditioning
  • towels provided
  • filtered water
  • local maps
  • massage
  • cold water dispenser
  • accept credit card
  • ceiling fans
  • toilet paper
Kitchen:
  • microwave
  • blender
  • stove top burners
  • refrigerator
  • clothes dryer
  • cooking utensils
  • oven
  • freezer
  • dish washer
  • grill
  • spices
  • washing machine
  • iron & board
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
Dining:
  • dining room
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Shower
Bedrooms:
  • 5 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 11 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Twin/ Single, Bunk Beds
    Bedroom 4 - 2 Queen, Very Large Bedroom
    Bedroom 5 - 1 Twin/ Single, Small Bedroom
  • The main section of the house is located on the south side of the courtyard. It houses the master bedroom, 2 other bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, and an indoor bar. The rear of the house faces the blue ocean waters and is framed by three 8’ wide sliding glass doors for panoramic views of the beach. We have another stand-alone unit on the north side of the courtyard which houses the 4th and 5th bedrooms, another full bathroom, and a Washer/Dryer.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • books
  • radio
  • satellite or cable
  • games adults
  • toys kids
  • stereo system
  • music library
  • video library
  • DVD
Internet Access:
  • internet access
Communication / Internet:
  • cell phone
Outside:
  • unscreened porch/lanai
  • outdoor grill gas
  • balcony
  • walkway to water
  • patio stone/concrete
  • 4 garden chairs
  • 4 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • pets considered
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • walking
  • sailing
  • golf
  • water skiing
  • wind-surfing
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • fishing
  • surfing
  • tennis
Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper optional
Onsite Equipment:
  • beach chairs
  • beach towels
  • crows nest
Attractions:
  • bay/sound
  • marina
  • caves
  • water parks
  • groceries
  • laundromat
  • eco tourism
  • babysitting
Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • deepsea fishing
  • snorkeling
  • pier fishing
  • gambling casinos
  • fly fishing
  • surf fishing
  • jet skiing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • coin laundry
  • reefs
Nearby Services:
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
  • babysitting
Notes: Bring your IPOD because a Bose IPOD Sound dock is provided! Hang outside in the hammock and watch the yachts pass all day and night. Enjoy the outdoor shower after a day at the beach. There is a 16 foot composite deck overlooking the ocean sitting in a 20 foot high coral bluff. For the best views, head to the second floor observatory for unsurpassed views of the ocean to the horizon and the best star gazing you have ever experienced.

Further details for this vacation house rental in Great Exuma, Bahamas

Sandals Emerald Bay & Garnd Isle Resort: The house is approximately 2.5 miles from the new Sandals Emerald Bay, Greg Norman Golf, Spa and Marina, as well as Grand Isle Resort. The golf course is a Greg Norman designed course. A new grocery store nearby stocks all the items you will need for a vacation, but you will certainly want to eat out and some of the new restaurants. Or have our local Bahamian cook come to the house to prepare a meal for you. Or arrange for Paterson, our caretaker, to take you fishing for the freshest fish, lobster or conch.

Excursions with Pat (on his boat -- The4Cs): There are a host of excursions available during your stay. Our caretaker, Paterson Smith, is a fisherman and has a boat for tours and various excursions. He is a life-long Exuma resident and a great resource for all things regarding Exuma. He has a 30 foot boat and can plan a day (or half-day) for your group to head out by boat to the various Cays; to the Exuma Land & Sea Park; fishing, conch and/or lobster gathering; a trip to Staniel Cay (also the home of Thunder-ball Grotto (extraordinary caves for exploration, etc., where the James Bond movie “Thunderball” was filmed)); Sampson Cay (home of the swimming pigs); Iguana Cay (these iguanas are more like small dinosaurs); Sandy Cay (where Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed) as well as a tours of the islands and cays owned by various celebrities (Tim McGraw & Faith Hill; David Copperfield; Johnny Depp; Nicholas Cage, etc.). There are many more things to see and do and you should speak with Pat well before your arrival.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Great Exuma, Bahamas

Rating
5 out of 5

Definitely going back...

JFH Boston
Review Submitted: July 17, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
I have travelled extensively throughout the Carribean, but this was, hands down, the best place I've been to. The house; location; tranquility; and views were beyond description, and certainly worth a visit.

Since many other reviewers raved about many of the same things I would have, I thought I'd mention a few other notes not mentioned, but helpful when selecting a rental:

(1) The house is *huge*. There is more than enough space to accomodate a large group of people. That being said, this is a very affordable alternative to many other properties, and certainly the most bang-for-your-buck. Not to mention, it has everything you need...great views, outdoor shower, deck, patio, grill, etc.

(2) There are three full baths. When you're vacationing with a group, it's clutch.

(3) Patterson, the caretaker, rocks. I was worried that such a small(er) island wouldn't have activities, but Pat immediately sought us out and made sure we got to do everything we wanted to. Plus, the house had a 10-page brochure on local events and attractions.

I would definitely recommend, and encourage, my friends to stay here. If you're looking for a well-kept and affordable property on a pristine island, this is your place...
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Rating
5 out of 5

Wonderful Vacation at Calypso House

Kris10524 Baltimore, MD
Review Submitted: July 1, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
We stayed at the Calypso house in the beginning of June and have no complaints at all. The view from the house is absolutely breathtaking. I've been to many Caribbean islands before and I have to say that this one was the most beautiful by far.
We stayed at the house for a week and did not see one person on the beach the whole time we were there. It is very secluded and quiet where all you will hear is the waves crashing as you sit on the beach (talk about relaxing!) We went with a group of 6 people and there was more than enough room for all of us.
I would highly recommend going on the full day boat trip with Pat, who is also the caretaker of the house. He will take you to the most beautiful places in Exuma where you can go snorkelling, fishing, etc. He is extremely friendly - the kind of person you will feel comfortable with within 10 minutes of talking to him.
The Caylpso house definitely met all of our vacation wants and needs. I would not hesitate to rent this house again in the future.
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Rating
5 out of 5

A Week in Paradise

jayrah Berlin
Review Submitted: May 28, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
We stayed at the Calypso House for one week in March. The House is very large and could comfortable accomodate our group of 6 People ( My Wife and me, my Parents and hers ).

The Exumas are beautiful and the private Beach just a few steps from the front door is nice and secluded. There are only a few other homes that have access to the beach but in this week we didnt see anyone else.

There are a lot of things to do on the exumas and the very nice caretaker of the house is also a fabulous guide and fisherman. Not only the caretaker also the neighboors at the house and everyone on this island are extremely friendly.

The other reviewers already said everything about the good location of the house, the nice people on the island, the great things you can do there so that i want to tell one more thing about the owners of the house and their very caring and competent caretaker.

When we were there we had some issues with the warm water because the boiler break down ( which is noones fault ) and some other minor things. The Caretaker did everything he could to get everything up running again and for the bahamian way of living he did in lightspeed.

The way he and the owners of the house handled our issues is outstanding is rarely found anywere. My whole Family and i want to thank everyone from the Calypso house for the wonderful week weve enjoyed there.

We can highly recommend this house and this wonderful place to everyone.

and please excuse my bad english :)

Patrick
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Rating
5 out of 5

Beautiful Calypso on the Gorgeous Island of Exuma.

LeoR NY
Review Submitted: March 22, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
I have been to the Caribbean many a time, but this visit to the Exumas is no doubt on the top of my list. Staying at a wonderful house such as Calypso certainly made it a plus. All descriptions regarding the location was on point and the property was cleaned and maintained very well. The house is nestled in area very quiet area surrounded by palm trees overlooking the beach on the backside of the house. Just take one walk on the beach and it feels like you are a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. If you want to keep up to date with what is going back home, just take a walk back to the house and Direct TV and Ethernet are located inside. I'm pretty sure you wont spend too much time doing so as the entire reason you would of came down was too "get away".

I would highly advise renting a car; our rental proved invaluable during the whole trip down there. There is a small market about 3 minutes away from the property and another which is located close to the Four Seasons Hotel Resort. The Island is full of activities to do. Fishing, Snorkeling, Diving, Sailing are some of the more popular things that most people do when down there. I and many others however like too Grill, drink and lay on the beach all day, while we soak up the party vibes in the night time. If you want to go fishing, the house care taker Pat has no problem taking you fishing on any given day.

The Grand Isle Resorts and The Four Seasons Resorts, both within 5 minutes of each other are known for their swimming pools, gyms, golf courses and tennis courts which are readily available to the public for a very, very small fee. The dining of course is simply exquisite to say the least. Just as a heads up, the pace of the island is very, very, very slow. We tend to be very "McDonaldlistic" in the states and expect everything fast. This takes a little while to get use too but after the first day or so you get use to it. The caretaker is very nice and is willing to help you with anything or any problems you may have. The locals are extremely nice and very approachable. Do not be afraid to ask anything about the island or any of the attractions that may be available to you when you get down there. Other than the Four Seasons, the local spot down there to get some nice fry fish and conch is "Fish Fry". Another location to check out is "Three Sisters". A really nice menu and dancing with a live DJ in the night time make this location a local and tourist hot spot.
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Rating
4 out of 5

a wonderful new years

lblegend NYC
Review Submitted: March 19, 2009 Date of Stay: December 2008
We stayed at the Calypso over New Years of 08/09. It was a very enjoyable time and place. 9 of us total, and it was comfortably spacious. The house is right on the beach which is great. The water is perfect with nice waves, not too strong but not too weak. The house is great for groups, also groups with kids I would assume.
Definitely rent a car as you'll need it to go everywhere. There is a supermarket about 5 minutes away and the 4 seasons is 10 minutes away. We went there a couple of days and there wasn't really a problem, but it wasn't too crowded so that probably helped.
Georgetown is a good 25 minutes away by car, so that's far.
The caretaker Patterson was very helpful and has a great attitude. He took us out on a day trip on his boat. I would suggest getting Patterson to get you some fish early on in the week so you can have it grill for the week.
Overall, it was a very nice time on Exuma and the Calypso was definitely good value for the price.
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