Solstice: Private Sandy Cove, Eco-Friendly, Modern Design

Long Island estate rental - Both houses and the cove are yours alone.
  • Bedrooms6
  • Sleeps16
  • 8 Bathrooms
Rates (USD)
Per property (USD)
  • Per night $450 - $1,100
Description Estate, 6700 sq. ft.

Laurel and Brian Smith, Owners

Speaks English

Photos and Description of the Long Island vacation estate rental
6 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 3 extra beds in loft and media room, sleeps 16

Solstice is a modern vacation rental on Long Island in the southern Bahamas. Our 10-acre property on the Tropic of Cancer includes two houses nestled in a tropical forest with stunning views overlooking their own private cove with a sandy beach. The two houses are always rented together for one price to ensure your privacy. Surrounded by hundreds of acres of undeveloped wilderness and two miles of wild coastline, Solstice is the ultimate place to get away from it all...

At Solstice, we strive to provide the most socially and environmentally conscious vacation destination available. All of the rent is donated to charities supporting basic human needs and the environment. Solar power and other eco-friendly initiatives make a stay at Solstice healthy both for you and for the planet. It is a true carbon-neutral vacation. Click near the bottom of this page where it says 'Please see owner's website for further details' for more pictures and information.

Long Island estate rental - Both houses and the cove are yours alone.

Both houses and the cove are yours alone.

Long Island estate rental - Snorkel, kayak and swim in the calm, clear cove.

Snorkel, kayak and swim in the calm, clear cove.

Long Island estate rental - Stroll the gardens and pick fresh fruits and vegetables to eat during your stay.

Stroll the gardens and pick fresh fruits and vegetables to eat during your stay.

Long Island estate rental - The gourmet kitchen is stocked with spices, appliances and fun cooking gadgets.

The gourmet kitchen is stocked with spices, appliances and fun cooking gadgets.

Long Island estate rental - At night this room becomes home theater with 100+ movies to choose from.

At night this room becomes home theater with 100+ movies to choose from.

Long Island estate rental - Choose your perfect pillow and sleep well in organic, 500-thead-count sheets.

Choose your perfect pillow and sleep well in organic, 500-thead-count sheets.

Long Island estate rental - The gentle rustle of the palm trees will lull you to sleep.

The gentle rustle of the palm trees will lull you to sleep.

Long Island estate rental - Watch breathtaking sunsets from the living room and decks.

Watch breathtaking sunsets from the living room and decks.

Long Island estate rental - Enjoy the original modern art wherever you look.

Enjoy the original modern art wherever you look.

Long Island estate rental - Kaleidoscope house is breezy and bright.

Kaleidoscope house is breezy and bright.

Long Island estate rental - This house is perfectly positioned to capture the Bahamaian breeze.

This house is perfectly positioned to capture the Bahamaian breeze.

Long Island estate rental - Every bedroom in Kaleidoscope has an ocean view.

Every bedroom in Kaleidoscope has an ocean view.

Location: Bahamas

Nearest Airport : Stella Maris at 13 Miles
Nearest Beach : Our private cove at 90 Metres
Car: necessary

The Tropic of Cancer runs right through our 10 acre property!

Zoom Level: Address

Availability Calendar

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Rental Rates for this vacation estate rental in Long Island, Bahamas

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
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Monthly Event Rate Minimum Stay
Jan 1 2012 Apr 30 2012 - $600 - $600 - - - 4 Nights
Notes: Plus $50 per person per night
May 1 2012 Jun 30 2012 - $500 - $500 - - - 4 Nights
Notes: Plus $50 per person per night
Jul 1 2012 Oct 31 2012 - $450 - $450 - - - 4 Nights
Notes: Plus $40 per person per night
Nov 1 2012 Nov 30 2012 - $500 - $500 - - - 4 Nights
Notes: Plus $50 per person per night
Dec 1 2012 Apr 30 2013 - $600 - $600 - - - 4 Nights
Notes: Plus $50 per person per night
May 1 2013 Jun 30 2013 - $500 - $500 - - - 4 Nights
Notes: Plus $50 per person per night
Jul 1 2013 Oct 31 2013 - $450 - $450 - - - 4 Nights
Notes: Plus $40 per person per night
Example for 10 people Dec 1 2014 Dec 2 2014 - $1,100 - $1,100 - - - 4 Nights
Notes: This is an example rate for 10 people during high season. Actual rate varies by number of guests.

Additional information about rental rates

  • PLEASE NOTE THE PER-PERSON CHARGE. For example, the rent for 4 people during the peak season will be $800 per night ($600 plus $50 times 4 people).
  • The rental rate gives you exclusive use of both houses and the cove. There are no additional cleaning fees or taxes. All prices are in U.S. Dollars.

    An $800 fully refundable damage deposit is required.

    A 10% discount is available for stays of 12 nights or longer.

    Click below on 'Please see owner's website for further details' for a rental rate calculator and additional information about the rates and terms.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation estate rental in Long Island, Bahamas

Property Type:
  • estate

Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card

Floor Area:
  • 6700 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • beach
  • rural

Theme:
  • luxury
  • away from it all

General:
  • telephone
  • air-conditioning
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
  • alarm clock
  • ceiling fans
  • hair dryer
  • laundry soap
  • local maps
  • shampoo
  • soaps basic
  • toilet paper
  • restaurant dining guide

Kitchen:
  • cooking utensils
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • grill
  • blender
  • lobster pot
  • spices
  • stove top burners
  • dish washer
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • 4 ring stove

Living Room:
  • sofabed

Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 12 people

Bathrooms:
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom 4 - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom 5 - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom 6 - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom 7 - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom 8 - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom 10 - Outdoor Shower
  • •Plush organic cotton towels •Push-button shampoo/conditioner/bath gel dispensers in the showers •Liquid hand soap at each sink •All bath products high quality and biodegradable •Hairdryer (one per house)

Bedrooms:
  • 6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 16
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 4 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 5 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 6 - 2 Double
    Media room/Den - 1 Double, 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon
    Loft - 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon
  • •500-thread-count organic cotton sheets •Large assortment of down and synthetic pillows •Alarm clocks •Bedside reading lamps •Air conditioners in the garden and downstairs bedrooms
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • CD
  • DVD
  • books
  • books adult
  • games adults
  • games kids
  • music library
  • video library

Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • broadband access
  • internet access

Outside:
  • deck wood
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • outdoor grill gas
  • patio stone/concrete
  • porch/lanai
  • unscreened porch/lanai
  • walkway to water
  • outdoor grill
  • garden
  • terrace
  • balcony
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • kayak
  • garage
  • 20 garden chairs
  • 3 beach chairs

Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • long term renters welcome

Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper optional

Onsite Equipment:
  • beach chairs
  • beach towels
  • boat+paddles
  • cooler large
  • inflatable boat
  • telescope
  • thermos bottle
  • cooler small

Attractions:
  • nude beach
  • churches
  • restaurants

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

Notes: •State-of-the-art projection theater system with a screen 8 feet wide, digital surround sound, and a high definition Blu-Ray DVD player. •Over 200 DVDs. •CD collection and an iPod dock. •Two-person inflatable kayak with a clear bottom •Assorted snorkel masks, fins and snorkels •Air mattresses, pool noodles and other fun and relaxing floatation devices • 'puzzle nook' with a 7-foot high crossword puzzle with 91,000 squares and other games. •Two-person hard-shell sit-on-top kayak •Kayak gear: paddles, life jackets, waterproof storage bag, mesh bag, straps •Gazebo with chairs, hammock, ceiling fan and barbeque •Portable lounge chairs •Beach towels •Beach umbrella and portable shade canopy

Further details for this vacation estate rental in Long Island, Bahamas

Your own private cove: Just a minute's walk from your doorstep, down a pleasant tree-lined trail, lies the dream of every tropical vacationer: a private secluded cove with a sandy beach and water that is as clear, calm and warm as a swimming pool.

Some rental houses claim that they have a 'private beach' but this usually means that the property owns a portion of a larger beach which is accessible to the public and visible from other houses. However, the beach at Solstice is completely surrounded by our property and the only land access is from the houses. The cove's seclusion and calm waters made it a favorite hiding place for pirates and smugglers in years past, but today the only footprints you will see in the fine white sand will be your own.

Relaxing at Solstice: Flowers and tree-lined paths surround both houses. Take a stroll through the gardens and help yourself to the fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs. Relax in a hammock or snorkel in the tranquil cove. Large decks on both houses are great places for morning yoga, spotting passing dolphins or watching for the elusive 'green flash' at sunset. At night, the view from the garden is perhaps just as amazing with the sky awash with the Milky Way and countless stars.

Perfect for couples or multiple families: Having two houses makes Solstice extremely flexible. Whether you are coming for a family reunion that makes use of all 10 beds or a romantic getaway, the space never feels overlarge or overcrowded. Though the houses are only a 30 second walk apart, a strip of forest provides privacy between them, great if you are traveling with a second family or staff.

Other Activities:

kayaking

Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this vacation estate rental in Long Island, Bahamas

Solstice: Private Sandy Cove, Eco-Friendly, Modern Design
average rating of 5.0 based on 7 reviews
business
Solstice: Private Sandy Cove, Eco-Friendly, Modern Design
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p258824
Long Island Bahamas
Portland, Oregon
5

Enjoyable out-island retreat

Review Submitted: July 30, 2011 Date of Stay: July 2011
We and two other couples stayed at Solstice during July of 2011. There were 12 of us altogether (6 kids age 11 to 16) and the two houses accomodated us easily. Both houses are in very good condition, with the kitchen at Solstice easily the best equiped of any rental house we have experienced. The property is completely private and the cove is as it looks: fantastic. The snorkling and swimming, in the cove and along the surrounding shore was very enjoyable (the rock formations are fantastic). We should also note that the local care takers, Mark and Jill were very helpful to us and add to value of this rental. The island itself is sparsely populated, and at least in July, almost completely without tourists. We visited many beautiful beaches by car and never shared them with anyone, not even for a few minutes! When you run into them, the local folks are extremely friendly. Only two downsides that we can see: 1. The local markets are stocked with the basics but not much more. 2. There is no shortage of mosquitos. Thats part of the deal in the tropics but the location on the west side means calm water (good) and relatively less breeze (more bugs). There were relatively few at the house and on the beach, but the transit through the brush to the beach or between houses always seemed to net a couple new bites per pass. However, salt water definitely calms the bites down! Its the price of being in an unspoiled tropical environment. We very much enjoyed our week at Solstice and would recommend it to anyone wanting a true out-island experience.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Solstice: Private Sandy Cove, Eco-Friendly, Modern Design
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Long Island Bahamas
Nat
Batimore, MD
5

Great Romantic Getaway

Review Submitted: June 14, 2011 Date of Stay: May 2011
Solstice is a fantastic romantic getaway. My wife and I stayed here in spring. The weather was great. The property had all we needed. The beach is great, quiet and private. The surrounding cliffs all have coral and fish, and the property straddles the Tropic of Cancer, so it's brimming with tropical fruit and flowers. We spent a week at the property without feeling any need to leave. The house has everything you need, from a washer and dryer, snorkeling equipment, towels for the beach (and ample bathroom towels as well as plenty of sheets). The kitchen in Solstice (the only one we used) has all the amenities of a great home kitchen, with a high quality selection of cookware and utensils. It definitely isn't your usual vacation home kitchen and the supply of spices, flour, sugar, and oils made our evening meals a lot more interesting.

The only time we had a problem (with the smoke detector going off), the caretakers - Mark and Jill - were very helpful. There's a small garden that provided us with lettuce, radishes, and chile peppers. We drank the delicious tap water, which came from collected rainwater, with absolutely no problems. Solstice is a wonderful place for a couple looking for a quiet vacation alone.
Recommended for:  Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Solstice: Private Sandy Cove, Eco-Friendly, Modern Design
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Long Island Bahamas
Denver, CO
5

The best vacation ever!

Review Submitted: October 10, 2010 Date of Stay: September 2010
We rented the amazingly beautiful properties at Solstice for a week during September and everyone is already ready to return! This was not only an epic vacation, Chris and I got married near the beach on the private cove. We had our closest family and friends there for the occasion!
The owners and caretakers of the property were SO helpful in helping us get everything organized for the wedding. They went above and beyond and we are so thankful.
Everyone was able to be together for meals at either house b/c there is so much room! All 7 couples got their own room and private bathroom! Plus, there is so much snorkeling, kayaking, and toys for everyone to participate in anything they wanted down at the cove. I can't even explain how beautiful it is there! The water in the cove is SO clear and calm. Even those who didn't swim felt safe just hanging out. Others could go snorkel or kayak further out.
The landscape is peaceful and the sunsets are unforgettable! If you are thinking about renting this place--you will not regret it!! We hope to return soon!

We have traveled all over the world and this was by far the best vacation ever!

Chris & Shawna
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Solstice: Private Sandy Cove, Eco-Friendly, Modern Design
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p258824
Long Island Bahamas
DonnaJW
Warrenton, MO USA
5

Amazing views!

Review Submitted: May 31, 2010 Date of Stay: May 2010
This is the perfect place to escape for a relaxing holiday. The views from both houses are incredible. The private beach is a short walk where we enjoyed kayaking and snorkeling. We drove to other beautiful beaches on the island as well. The wonderful ocean breezes kept us cool the whole time. This is a secluded retreat to relax and get away from the busy world. The houses were ready for use with everything we needed to settle in for our stay. Everyone we met on the island was very friendly and helpful.
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Solstice: Private Sandy Cove, Eco-Friendly, Modern Design
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Long Island Bahamas
West Palm Beach, FL
5

Beautiful Secluded

Review Submitted: March 27, 2010 Date of Stay: February 2010
Lovely properties - well maintained - with load of RELAXATION built right in. The location overlooking the Carribean to the West is great. Each evening you can enjoy beautiful sunsets over the water from the porch on either property. The covered porch on the lower property is probably best - as it is larger.
Kitchens are well equiped and we enjoyed great meals with family and friends on property. Island is sparsely populated, so it was fun dealing with the items you could obtain, or not obtain, on such a small island. Local fish merchant had great seafood selections and the two small grocery stores are amazing well stocked.
The caretakers are really nice people and respond quickly to questions, etc. The garden on premises is a great touch and we were invited to harvest produce. We used several items in our meals while there.
The builder did a great job on the lower property (Solstice) as all the colors are earth toned - very pleasing and relaxing. Upper property is more "caribbean colored". Both properties have great views and cool breezes blowing off the water.
Only warning, which is nothing about the houses at all, is don't expect the local airlines to run on time. Simply relax and get there, or have your guests arrive, when the airlines finally arrive.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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