'Sweet Ting' Guest Cottage offers charm, romance and adventure.

Great Exuma cottage rental - View of Moriah Harbor Cay from Main House
  • BedroomsStudio
  • Sleeps2
  • 1 Bathroom
Rates (USD)
Per property (USD)
  • Per night $143
  • Per week $1,000
  • Per month $3,500
Description Cottage

Johanna Stella

Speaks English

Telephone: +1 339 2360475
(cel After November 21 through January 3, 2012)

Alternate Phone: +1242 242 345-5092

Fax: +1242 345-5092  

Photos and Description of the Great Exuma vacation cottage rental
Studio style cottage with full kitchen, bathroom, Queen size bedroom area

'Sweet Ting' is a lovely guest cottage, situated on a 2 1/2 acre waterfront villa located in Hartswell, Exuma. The studio style cottage has a private entrance and parking area along with wrap around decking. The loft cottage, which is tiled throughout, has 15' high peaked cypress ceilings The kitchen, dining and living spaces are separated by a movable privacy screen. You have a choice of using the air-conditioning or opening up to the lovely island breezes.

At the water's edge, you will find the pristine blue-green gin-clear waters which have made Exuma the yachting capitol of the Western hemisphere. KAYAKS are available for guests, allowing exploration of sand banks of the Bahamas National Trust park at Moriah Harbour Cay which is located directly across from the property Whether you are fishing from the dock or bone-fishing on the flats, snorkeling , or swimming , it is all available by lovely meandering paths from the cottage and through the villa gardens.

Great Exuma cottage rental - View of Moriah Harbor Cay from Main House

View of Moriah Harbor Cay from Main House

Great Exuma cottage rental - Private Dock

Private Dock

Great Exuma cottage rental - Entrance to

Entrance to

Great Exuma cottage rental - View from Cottage

View from Cottage

Great Exuma cottage rental - Kitchen, living space

Kitchen, living space

Great Exuma cottage rental - Fully equipped kitchen

Fully equipped kitchen

Great Exuma cottage rental - Living Room Area

Living Room Area

Great Exuma cottage rental - Living Room Area

Living Room Area

Great Exuma cottage rental - Tiled Bath

Tiled Bath

Great Exuma cottage rental - Queen Bedroom space

Queen Bedroom space

Great Exuma cottage rental - Cottage Deck

Cottage Deck

Great Exuma cottage rental - Hillside Deck

Hillside Deck

Great Exuma cottage rental - Garden path to the sea

Garden path to the sea

Great Exuma cottage rental - To the water's edge

To the water's edge

Great Exuma cottage rental - Ahhhhhh, no stress here

Ahhhhhh, no stress here

Great Exuma cottage rental - Jumping from the dock

Jumping from the dock

Great Exuma cottage rental - Exuma Sunset from hillside platform

Exuma Sunset from hillside platform

Great Exuma cottage rental - "Reflections"

"Reflections"

Location: Bahamas

Nearest Airport : GGT International Airport at 17 Miles
Nearest Beach : Minutes by boat or car at 0.1 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Minutes at 0.1 Miles
Nearest Golf : 30 minutes by car at 20 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : 5 minutes at 5 Miles
Car: recommended

'Sweet Ting' Guest Cottage is located on a 2 1/2 acre villa which overlooks a magnificent sight of cays, ocean, wild life and lovely gardens. The guest cottage (feels like a treehouse), is perfect for young couples looking for a romantic holiday getaway or a quiet retreat from life's stress. Artists will find inspiration to write or paint. There is a wonderful view of the sea and cays from the hillside deck, available for the guests of the cottage. From the cottage, a pathway leads to the water's edge for snorkeling, swimming and kayaking or climbing into the hammock with a good book. Directly in front of the property is spectacular view of Moriah Harbor Cay, part of the Exuma land and sea park with pristine deserted beaches. Tennis, scuba diving, kiteboarding to name only a few of the activities available in Exuma. The island center, where all your shopping, banking needs will be met, is located only 9 miles from the cottage.

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

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Year round Feb 1 2012 Nov 1 2012 $1,000 $143 $286 $143 $143 $3,500 - 3 Nights
Notes: For longer term rentals (three or more months), additional deduction will be considered.

Additional information about rental rates

  • 10% hotel tax additional
  • Pets will be considered for long-term rentals.

Fees

Tax Rate:
10.0%

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

Property Type:
  • cottage

Location Type:
  • beach
  • waterfront

Theme:
  • romantic
  • away from it all

General:
  • ceiling fans
  • hair dryer
  • local maps
  • restaurant dining guide
  • air-conditioning
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
  • massage
  • activities guide
  • bottled water
  • local activities guide
  • telephone
  • soaps basic
  • paper towels
  • toilet paper
  • central heating

Kitchen:
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • cooking utensils
  • blender
  • coffee grinder
  • stove top burners
  • grill
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave

Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 4 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower, Shower
  • There are two outdoor showers also.

Bedrooms:
  • Studio, Sleeps 2
  • Guest Cottage - 1 Queen
  • The 'Sweet Ting' Studio guest cottage is located nearby the main house of 'Done Reach Villa', but has total privacy with it's own parking and entrance way. There are all the conveniences of the main house and also access to the water, kayaks, etc.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • radio
  • DVD

Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband

Outside:
  • outdoor grill
  • boat
  • deck wood
  • dock boatslip
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • porch/lanai
  • unscreened porch/lanai
  • walkway to water
  • kayak
  • garden
  • balcony
  • parking
  • 4 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
  • non smoking only
  • pets not allowed
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • long term renters welcome

Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper optional

Onsite Equipment:
  • binoculars
  • cooler large
  • boat+paddles
  • cooler small

Attractions:
  • churches
  • babysitting
  • library
  • marina
  • playground
  • restaurants
  • ruins

Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • eco tourism
  • scenic drives
  • sight seeing

Notes: If you have any special requests, such as stocking kitchen prior to arrival, housekeeping services, chauffeur, guides, car rentals, please notify owner for details.

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

The property location is directly across from the eastern end of Moriah Harbor Cay, accessible in minutes by kayaks or the 11' Boston Whaler. The bonefish flats are directly opposite the property and a few minutes more of paddling brings you to the most beautiful, pristine and quite often deserted beach for walking, running or swimming You can also grab the umbrella and some lunch and just spend the day, imagining you are on a deserted island with not a care in the world - your private oasis.

Swimming, snorkelling and fishing are just a few of the things that can be done right from the private dock

of 'Done Reach'. From the hilltop deck, you can view those who enjoy bonefishing, kiteboarding or

kayaking. The 11' Boston Whaler is conveniently located at the dock along with two kayaks. Arrangements

can be made for bonefish guides or kiteboard lessons. If you choose not to participate but to be a spectator,

pull up a deck chair and just enjoy the spectacular view.

The owner of the property welcomes any questions and is happy to be of assistance.

Will be happy to provide French or Italian speaking person with any detailed questions.

Other Activities:

Bonefishing, snorkeling, kayaking and birdwatching are activiites that can be done right from the property. Kiteboarding is enjoyed within minutes on Moriah Harbor Cay - directly across from the property. From GeorgeTown (9 miles), you can rent a boat which will allow you to explore beautiful Elizabeth Harbor - a must see is Stocking Island, Chat n Chill and also there are some lovely reefs you will want to see.

A most memorable day trip is traveling through the Exuma chain of islands on a chartered boat. It is a fantastic day trip where you will see the swimming pigs and iguanas, swim with the sharks, snorkel Thunderball Cave and enjoy seeing the homes of the rich and famous. While there are all these various activities, some days are just made for lounging on the cottage deck,the hilltop deck, or take the path to the water's edge, where you can fish from the dock or take a snooze in the hammock. It is all available when you stay at 'Sweet Ting' Guest Cottage.

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Great Exuma, Bahamas

'Sweet Ting' Guest Cottage offers charm, romance and adventure.
average rating of 5.0 based on 9 reviews
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'Sweet Ting' Guest Cottage offers charm, romance and adventure.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p248309
+1 339-2360475
Great Exuma Exuma
5

Best Vacation Ever

Review Submitted: January 26, 2012 Date of Stay: December 2011
The description that "Sweet Ting Guest Cottage offers charm, romance, and adventure" is totally accurate. This was the best vacation we have ever had. The cottage was great (clean, cute, and comfortable), the scenary was breathtakingly beautiful, the grounds were beautifully landscaped, we loved the hilltop deck (perfect for morning coffee/tea, breakfast, lunch, reading, happy hour, star gazing, and just sitting there doing nothing), we loved the absolute peace and quiet and privacy, and we especially fell in love with Johanna's "pot cake" dogs. Lots of things were adventurous for us -- navigating from the airport to the cottage at night on the left side of the road and with the steering wheel on the right side of the car, buying groceries, exploring different island beaches, but most of all, kayaking across to the sand bar islands and exploring those beaches. We went in December, so the water was coolish, but not too much so, and the weather was perfect. We also met so many nice people. Unfortunately, we did not get to meet Johanna, but we loved meeting her house sitter and her family. We definitely plan to go back again. Some recommendations: Fly direct to Exuma vs going through Nassau or some other Bahamian location), try to arrive during daylight hours, do not worry about bringing a bunch of clothes and shoes (all you need are a few casual clothes, bathing suits, water shoes, and flops), bring sun screen and hats with you, pay attention to the tides if you kayak (best to do so at high or low tides), and bring your own coffee and tea, sweetener, and spices if you are planning to cook. The bread is locally baked and is delicious! Be sure to eat at Santana's, but go at lunch or early afternoon. They close around sundown. Thank you, Johanna, for a great vacation spot! Hope to meet you next time!
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'Sweet Ting' Guest Cottage offers charm, romance and adventure.
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Great Exuma Exuma
5

Exuma & Sweet Ting - 2 Great Choices

Review Submitted: August 7, 2011 Date of Stay: July 2011
My husband & I spent a week at the cottage the first week in July & it was a wonderful week. Exuma & the cottage were exactly what we were looking for. The cottage was clean, quiet & comfortable in what we thought was the best location on the island. The beaches across the way at Moriah Harbor were amazing & unlike any in all of the caribbean. Having the kayaks to explore Moriah made for a perfect beach vacation right out the door. Johanna is a great person & host - along with Lucky, Sophie & Molly. We hope to see them again soon!

Stocking Island - great visit, must explore - go beyond Chat & Chill.

We ate out quite often -February Point is a great choice. It was always enjoyable to eat, drink & talk with the locals at LaShante, the fish fry, Eddie's & Santana's.

Exuma is an exceptional choice if you are looking for breathtaking beaches, water, wonderful people & staying at the Sweet Ting will give you an unforgetable vacation.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you so much for the wonderful review. My little four legged friends and I loved having you here at "Sweet Ting" Cottage. Whenever I run into some of the island people you met, they mention what wonderful guests I have staying with me. You know the welcome mat is out whenever you need some time away from your everyday life. "Sweet Ting" is always ready and Lucky, Sophie and Molly will be happy to see you again. The saying here is: "You have to leave, so you can return." We will all look forward to that day.
Johanna
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5 out of 5
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'Sweet Ting' Guest Cottage offers charm, romance and adventure.
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Great Exuma Exuma
5

Hated to Leave

Review Submitted: July 26, 2011 Date of Stay: July 2011
We stayed in this perfect cottage for a full week and felt like is was over way too soon. Johanna is terrific and can help you with anything you need. She knows the ins and outs of the island and helped us to enjoy it to the fullest. We still can't decide what was the best part but we still miss being there. The snorkeling right off the dock is fantastic as well as across the water to the secluded, quiet, white sand beach that is just a short ride in the kayaks.We found so many shells and saw so many different fish including rays and star fish. We took Johanna's advice and checked out a few different areas close by and were not disappointed. The Tropic of Cancer Beach was AWESOME!
We loved spending the day exploring and coming back to the cottage where we could relax and have a quiet dinner. We had fun stocking the fridge from the local market and laughing at the prices! $$
If you like to get away from it all and do your own thing then this is truly "The Sweetest Ting"! The views can't be beat and the hospitality of everyone we came across was unbelievable. Thanks so much to Johanna (and the dogs, Sophie and Lucky), we miss you!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Dear Michelle and Shawn:
Thank you so much for the delightful review. I take such pleasure in sharing my place with young
people such as yourselves. You truly enjoyed Exuma and my place, taking advantage of the waterfront, the kayaks, the views and meeting all the wonderful people of Exuma. I always hear from various people around the island how they loved meeting my guests. So it is mutual - Exuma loves you as well. We hope you will return one day soon and de-stress, re-connect and just enjoy our little oasis of peace.
Sincerely,
Johanna, Sophie, Lucky and Molly
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'Sweet Ting' Guest Cottage offers charm, romance and adventure.
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+1 339-2360475
Great Exuma Exuma
5

Wonderful cottage and host!

Review Submitted: July 5, 2011 Date of Stay: June 2011
My Wife and I stayed at Johanna's cottage for a week and it was an awesome experience. First she showed great hospitality. Her vast knowledge of the island helped us plan our time better and extract the maximum of our time there. Her garden and views are incredible. No resort can provide the same "insider" experiense. I reccomend this place to everyone who is looking for some quiet and beutiful time at Exuma.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you so much Krum and Randy! I totally enjoyed having you as guests in the cottage. It was fun introducing you to a few of the "hot spots" on the island and sharing some special time over dinner with island friends. Exuma is growing and changing, but the oasis of peace and tranquility remains. We will have some new experiences for you on your next visit - hope to see you soon!
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Great Exuma Exuma
Woodbridge, VA
5

More than magical

Review Submitted: May 12, 2011 Date of Stay: April 2011
My husband and I stayed at Sweet Ting for almost a week in April. The cottage and hostess, Johanna, couldn't have been more accommodating and lovely. The setting is very private and the views are breathtaking from the property. The gardens and wildlife are maginificantly maintained. Everyone on the island seemed to be friends with Johanna, which makes you feel even more welcomed. The amenities included with this rental make it really even more special. Having kayaks available for no extra fees was great. Johanna even shopped for us prior to our arrival, so we would have provisions when we arrived on a late flight.
We are currently planning our next vacation to stay at Sweet Ting again. The island(s) of Exuma will immediately capture your heart and this cottage/villa is really perfectly situated between Great and Little Exuma. Not too far from the hub town of Georgetown, although a rental car will be necessary for navigating the island/beaches.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
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