Definitely going back...

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.

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

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.

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.

Great Home! Very large with a total of 5 bedrooms. We had a great time! The home is nicely equipped with all the comforts of home, including a well stocked kitchen, comfortable furniture inside and outside, and they even supply beach towels (many beach homes require renters to bring their own.)

But the most amazing part of this home is the beach! When we walked into the living area and saw the three sets of glass doors we were overtaken by the most amazing view we've ever seen? Paradise! The water is that gorgeous Caribbean blue color. The photos do not do this beach justice!

The hosts, Kim and Leo are very personable and professional. It's apparent that they have anticipated all of your needs while you are renting their home. They also have a hard working, dedicated staff to take care of anything that happens while you are there. They'll also serve as your tour guide and they'll even prepare you a wonderful meal! I would not hesitate to rent this home again.

We finally got everyone together for a family vacation. We all enjoyed the beach. The sunrise from the master bedroom along with the sounds of the ocean it was amazing. If you like fresh ocean air with the most incrediable breeze - open the sliding glass doors and the front door .We only used the A/C at night. The Calypso is diffinately a place for some well deserved R & R. Pat the care taker was wonderful - he made sure we had everything we needed. Plan to use the gas BBQ - our dinners were cooked and served in the center patio. But if you want to take a break from cooking- Go see Charlie @ the fish fry for the best cracked conch. Also while you are there go to the Poor Folks - they have the best guava duff (a native dessert) You must explore this wonderful island - the beaches are breath taking. I have been to exuma many times but it was the first for my family - they loved it. We hope to do it again next year. This was the best vacation ever.

The house was perfect for our two families visiting during our week of wedding festivities. Everyone had enough privacy and space of their own...it was like 2 homes in one.

The owners were wonderful in answering our multitude of questions prior to our arrival...very helpful!

The location is superb, right on the beach with wonderful sunrise views from the living room and deck overlooking the east shoreline. We spend every evening having dinner outside, just listening to the waves crashing on the rocks below. Couldn't ask for a better location...a perfect island getaway!!

Beautiful beach - we also didn't see anyone else the entire week we were there, which the adults loved but not the young single adults. We were not able to snorkel at our beach because the waves were too high but then we had the waves to play in and there were plenty of other snorkel areas - best was Thunderball Cave but you need to have a boat to get there. The deck over the beach was wonderful to watch the sunrises, great view for the fireworks, and plenty of room for happy hour. The house had plenty of room and furniture including patio/beach furniture for 3 couples and 2 young adults. The only area that it was lacking was hang up space for clothes but it's my understanding that will be corrected in the very near future. The hosts taking care of the house were great and treated you like you were family staying at their house. We loved the day excursion on Pat's boat, Big D's conch salad, the shark feeding at the Bone Fish Lodge, Kalik and Goombay Smashes! Owners of the house were very accommodating by responding very quickly to questions sent via email prior to the trip and their suggestion to bring frozen meat was a great idea. The island does not have much to offer for young adults that want to go out dancing but it does offer plenty of good food and relaxation.