7 Reviews of Property 224976 in Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas

Topaz was everything we expected and MORE! The property is pristine and offers lots of privacy from its gardens. The cottage was actually a bit larger than it looks in photos. Topaz was very clean and the beds comfy. I was expecting a queen bed, but there was a king in the MBR. The second BR had 2 queens. The daybed had been moved to the porch - which we really loved! The porch was our favorite room by far. We lounged on the daybed and sipped rum in the evenings.

The walk to the beach is quite short, and there are plenty of chairs for everyone. There is a great little bar a short walk down the beach to the right. They have cold beer and conch fritters when you need a little treat. There is also Bertha's restaurant a few yards past the beach bar - best fried lobster tails and cracked conch we found on the island. Bertha's homemade hot sauce is so amazing, we brought some home.

I definitely recommend a rental car for your stay. And you'll want to visit Butler's or Solomon's for groceries. The grocery stores are not like those in the US - not as much selection and they are pricey due to tariffs. Bring some non-perishables with you - like sugar, seasonings, coffee, granola, etc. Depending on length of stay, buy extra toilet paper, paper towels and garbage bags. Beer is tariffed heavily at the stores, so it is less expensive to drink rum. For example, a 6-pack of Red Stripe was $19. While a liter of good rum was $11.

We were impressed with the wifi and the cable. The wifi allowed us to upload images to Facebook and check email. No need for an expensive international calling plan since we could communicate through email.

There is a washer and dryer off the side porch and is shared by the 2 studios. It was nice for drying swim suits and running a load during the week. You'll need to supply your own detergent.

The air conditioners were in each room. We only used the one in the MBR and kept the door closed. The rest of the cottage was comfortable with the windows open. Then again, we went in March, so it wasn't uncomfortably hot.

Overall, I highly recommend Topaz - or any of the other cottages - for anyone wanting a true vacation away from the crowds. Many thanks to the owner, Gladys! We will be back!

This was our greatest rental experience ever! Diamonds by the sea and our host Gladys were just wonderful. We cant wait to go back. Thank you!

My husband and I stayed in the Topaz Cottage in September 2010 and had a wonderful time! The house is so pretty and just ideal for a couple or a couple with one child. The beach was just a stone-throw away and we have been the only ones at the beach all the time! It was just a fantatsic and very relaxig vacation and we can recommend this cottage for a romantic holiday! I hope that we will come back and thanks, Gladys, for being a wonderful host!

We feel like we discovered a hidden treasure! The Topaz was so charming and comfortable, and grounds and all were immaculate. Super location if you feel the need to explore on the island. Don't miss the restaurants at Lucaya, of course, and Banana Bay for lunch. It was a relaxing environment, and the hospitality was wonderful. We could not have planned anything better. Thank you so much, and we will definitely be back.

My wife and I spent mid-February to mid-March, 2010 at the Topaz cottage at Diamonds-by-the Sea. It was everything we were looking for and the second bedroom was great for the company that came to visit. The beach is great, not too crowded, and a small reef off the adjacent church provided good snorkeling. Gladys was a great hostess and responded to each and every need we had. You'll need to rent a car as there are no shopping opportunities within walking distance but there are two beach bars where you can get a drink and / or basic meal close by on the beach.
If you're looking for a relaxed vacation with little in the way of shopping, this is the place. Good restaurants can be found at the Port Lucaya Marketplace. Highly recommended, we hope to return.