Scotland Cay from front deck of Dolphin Lookout(TM)- Terrrific diving/snorkeling
Location: Great Guana Cay, Abaco Islands, Bahamas, Caribbean (Fly to Marsh Harbour, Abaco, then short Ferry ride to Guana) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 1 Bedroom + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Keywords: Cottage
Dolphin Lookout(TM) is like a "ship on land," anchored and secluded on the southeast tip of this tropical out island coral atoll. This wonderful newer hand-crafted Bahamian cottage, is perched on a bluff, providing spectacular views of the gorgeous Bahamian turquoise ocean and breath taking vistas across Scotland Bay to the beautiful little private coral island of Scotland Cay.
Guana's beaches are "Fodor's choice" for the best beaches in the Bahamas. Just a few minutes from Dolphin Lookout, begin miles of white powdery sand beaches, where you may only see your foot prints in the sand. A magnificent outer reef, which is the 3rd largest in the world, runs the entire length of Guana Cay, and within a "stones throw" from this very special oceanfront cottage are numerous inner reefs and coral gardens teaming with colorful marine life. Extraordinary white sand beaches, reefs, coral gardens, snorkeling, swimming, diving, kayaking are easily accessible by foot or golf cart and are only a few minutes from Dolphin Lookout.
About 2 miles west of Dolphin Lookout(TM) is a quaint, picturesque settlement, home to 100-125 permanent residences, descendants of loyalists, who migrated to the Bahamas from the Carolinas, Virginia and New York during the revolutionary war.
Here in the settlement, you will find Guana Harbour grocery store, several great restaurants, Donna's golf cart rentals, the upscale Orchid Bay Yacht club and Marina, a dive shop, boat rentals, and Milos fresh fruit and vegetable stand. Yes, this out island experience may be the closest thing to "heaven on earth" for ocean lovers. To us it continues to be a fairy tale experience. Dolphin Lookout may well be that vacation or retirement home away from home you have been dreaming about. Sound and look to good to be true? Please note the comments by Dolphin Lookout guests, the additional photos below, and then you decide.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer : Available for stays of two weeks or more. Very nice laudromat facilities are also available in the settlement.
- Dryer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Wonderful kitchen with custom cabinets. Panoramic views of the ocean and bay.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Excellent variety of accessories including coffee bean grinder and blender
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Oceanfront : Dolphin Lookout is OCEAN FRONT as well as BAY FRONT.
- Communications
- Telephone : The cottage is set up with a cell phone. Phone cards are available for purchase at the local grocery store. If you bring your own cell phone, cell phone service is available through AT@T/Cingular and Verizon. Check with your service provider to make sure you are set up for international or global service. Local and Long distance telephone service is also available in the settlement at "Nippers" Beach Bar and Grille and The Pirates Chest free of charge.
- Cell Phone : Please note telephone service above.
- Broadband Internet : Free of charge.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : As a back up, Wireless Internet service is available in the settlement at Nippers Beach Bar and Grille and the Pirate's Chest free of charge. "Nippers" is located on the oceanfront and the Pirate's Chest on the Bayfront.
- Other Amenities
- VHF;gated community;newer custom crafted cottage, open floor plan with colorful nautical motif, and wonderful oceanfront/bayfront views from any room in the cottage;decks surround the cottage;located on secluded tip of island with incredible views;dock on bayside, 5 min. walk on picturesque pathway;dock provides for wonderful swimming in gorgeous,serene,secluded Dolphin Cove. Out of this world kayaking in our Hobie kayaks is just minutes from Dolphin Lookout dock and cove.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Other Activities
- Paradise for ocean lovers;honeymooners;anniversaries;sports enthusiasts;star gazers;writers;readers and romantics with a spirit for adventure; unforgettable sunrises and sunsets. Two Hobie kayaks are available for use by our guests subject to conditional use agreement and a nominal charge. Note rates for details. 90%of our guests choose Dolphin Lookout to celebrate their anniversary, honeymoon, or some very special occasion.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Weekly rates:Apr.-Aug. $1,495&Sept.-Mar.*$1,295. Rates based on double occupancy
and in US dollars. Lodging tax currently 10%.7 night min. stay.
SECURITY DEPOSIT:$250 refundable if the premises are left in comparable condition
as found. RESERVATIONS:$750 deposit for a week and $1,000 for 3-4 weeks.
Balance due, including security deposit, 60 days prior to your check in date.
There is a $150 charge for use of our kayaks. Best method of contact is by e-mail.
FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS please click on CAPTION, "LINK TO MORE INFORMATION."
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Oceanfront, southeast tip of Great Guana Cay. Located in the "Southend Peninsula Private Residential Community" which adjoins Orchid Bay Marina and Yacht Club residential community.
Dolphin Lookout provides gorgeous panoramic oceanfront and bay front views extending across to the lovely private island of Scotland Cay.
The Southend Peninsula Private Residential Community extends from this point to the southeast tip of Guana Cay where Dolphin Lookout is located. Orchid Bay residential gated community adjoins the Southend Peninsula Community at this point and extends approx. 1 mile northwest to the Guana Cay settlement.
Property Photos
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- Scotland Cay from front deck of Dolphin Lookout(TM)- Terrrific diving/snorkeling - Abaco Island Oceanside Cottage Rental
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- Dolphin Lookout(TM) front deck looking southeast toward bayside/Sea of Abaco - Abaco Island Oceanside Cottage Rental
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- View from front deck looking northeast and to the left of the #1 photo above. - Abaco Island Oceanside Cottage Rental
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- Dolphin Lookout dock-3-5 min. walk from Cottage-Wonderful kayaking & swimming
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- Dolphin Lookout's "front yard" landscape-15-20 min.kayak ride from our dock
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- Looking at Guana Cay from Scotland Cay. DL cottage to the far rt.side of picture
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- Secluded beach visible from front deck-A great swim from Dolphin Lookout
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- "Caysera Beach"(South Beach) 5 min. golf cart ride/walk from Dolphin Lookout
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- Front of Cottage taken from pathway leading to oceanfront
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- Front deck of Dolphin Lookout cottage taken from oceanside
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- Kitchen-Custom cypress T&G cabinets with marine mural tile countertops
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- Bedroom located on oceanfront side of cottage-Wonderful ocean view from your bed
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- Bedroom-Back door opens onto rear deck with great view of ocean looking west
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- Welcome to Dolphin Lookout
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- Bath-Custom cabs.and weathered T&G cypress on walls from local historic cottage
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- From Dolphin Lookout dock. Does it get any better than this? You decide.
Traveler Reviews (36)
...A perfect setting
Guest: Mike & Molly
(Philadelphia, PA)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11
Review Submitted: 12/06/11
Hi Ben, We enjoyed every moment of our stay at Dolphin Lookout. Every day we woke up to a beautiful morning surrounded by the brilliant blue water, and enjoyed relaxing on the front deck with a cup of coffee, watching the island come alive. Our absolute favorite activity was using the kayaks. We would go out early and paddle to the lagoon area where we spent hours snorkeling, exploring, watching the maine life, undisturbed. We saw sea turtles, sharks, rays and so many beautiful fish feeding in the reef. It was magical. If you enjoy looking for shells or sea glass, this is the place to be. Never have we been on a beach with such beautiful and plentiful shells. We also appreciated the "stocked" pantry as it had quite a few essential items such as olive oil, vengar, spices, foil....... This is the best location on Guana Cay. It is hard to put into words the beauty that surrounds the home. You feel like your are a part of the island, undisturbed from all of the hustle and bustle of everyday living. What a wonderful home. We loved every minute at Dolphin Lookout-it is a little piece of heaven!. Mike and Molly
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.
The most amazing place!
Guest: The Nelson's
(Green Valley, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/02/11
Review Submitted: 10/26/11
My Husband and I went to Dolphin Lookout for our honeymoon from 10/1 to 10/8 and we wished we stayed that extra day! The location was perfect, very private and the views were amazing! The locals are very nice and helpful. The restaurants were just a 10 minute golf cart away and the ride really added some adventure to the trip. The dock was a great place to fish, we saw 3 sharks, caught a barracuda and several smaller fish. The dock was also the best place to watch the beautiful sunset. The property was just lovely, the villa is stocked with all the basic amenities so you can cook for yourself, there is an outdoor and indoor shower, and if you need anything Sydney and Pat are a phone call away. If you’re looking for a secluded place, with great views and great people… STOP LOOKING, you found it! We will be back to Guana again soon!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.
Fantastic, Private Getaway
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/09/11
Review Submitted: 07/25/11
We celebrated our 25th anniversary the second week of July at Dolphin Lookout. If you are looking for a cozy cottage and private getaway, this is the place for you. The owners have thought of everything and the cottage is very well maintained and clean. The outdoor shower is a great amenity after sunning and swimming. Views from the deck are beautiful and we spent many hours on the deck, reading and enjoying the views and full moon. Pat and Sidney, caretakers, met us at the dock with our golf cart and gave us a quick tour of the Settlement where we could buy groceries, alcohol and dine out. They then escorted us to Dolphin Lookout and showed us around. The private boat dock is a short golf cart ride away, where you can swim and snorkel. You could walk to it, but if you have very much to carry, you'll want to take the cart. They also have their own walking path leading to the bay in front of the cottage where you can snorkel. This was a very easy access point and the snorkeling was very nice. A 5 minute golf cart ride takes you to a wonderful beach access point where you can walk and snorkel for hours. We did not rent the kayaks, but the weather this time of year would have made it very do-able. The seas were calm all week. We also chose not to rent a boat, but we might on our next visit, just so we can see some of the other Cays. We are divers, but found the snorkeling to be very good near the cottage, so we did not go diving. We only dined out three times: lunch at Grabber's and dinner twice at Pirate's Chest for NY strip, ribs and shrimp. We liked going to Nipper's to get drinks, then took them down their stairs to the beautiful beach. Crowds were never a problem and in fact, during the afternoons at Nipper's we saw two groups of Boy Scouts on snorkeling trips. The evenings there are probably very different! We took the golf cart across the island (maybe 30 minutes) to Baker's Bay and enjoyed some beaches there. The weather was in the high 80's all week with very little breeze. Coming from the Texas heat wave of over 100 degree days, we weren't complaining! We were amazed at how few people we actually saw on the beaches and roads. Each morning we took a long beach walk and never saw more than a couple of people. We have lived in Hawaii and visited St. John and the BVIs. We will definitely add Great Guana to one of the best beach vacation spots! Thanks Ben and Cathy for sharing your cottage! We will return!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.
Celebration of our 30th anniversary at Dolphin Lookout
Guest: JWLK
(Littleton, Colorado, US)
Date of Stay: 05/05/11
Review Submitted: 06/08/11
Dear Ben and Cathy, We can't thank you enough for opening your island home to us. We honestly have never had a better vacation. It was the most comfortable place we have ever stayed. Every second was wonderful. Waking up to the view of the beautiful sunrise, walking the beach for as long as we wanted, snorkeling the fantastic reefs right in front of the house, kayaking the shores of both Scotland and Guana Cay on the sea side, watching the amazing sunsets, reading, napping. The views were intoxicating. We spent hours at the reefs in the Atlantic just ourside of the entrance to the bay between Guana Cay and Scotland Cay. No, we didn't see any sharks but saw a few baracuda bearing their teeth at us. The plant life was amazing and we saw tons of fish. We have never had such an untouched and wild snorkeling experience. We loved the outdoor shower and privacy. We were very impressed how tastefully decorated your home is. I even took pictures of your drawer pulls in the bathroom. The bed was amazingly comfortable. There wasn't a thing that we were wanting. The cottage is very well stocked and well kept. We were appreciative of your medicine cabinet as we needed the swim ear. Thank you for making the celebration of our 30th anniversary very special. John and Lisa
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.
New Years at Dolphin Lookout
Guest: Bruce
(Sammamish, WA)
Date of Stay: 12/29/10
Review Submitted: 01/15/11
This was our 2nd trip to Great Guana Cay and after staying at Dolphin Lookout, we will never stay anywhere else. We absolutely loved it. From watching the sunrise while laying in bed to sunsets on the dock, life does not get any better. The highlight of our trip was sitting on the dock sipping champagne while watching dolphins swim by at sunset. We enjoyed New Years at Nippers and Pirates Cove but our favorite times were just hanging out looking at the gorgeous views from the deck. Having the use of kayaks was a great addition and they were easy to access. Pat and Sydney were great and full of helpful information. We will be back. Bruce and Cindy
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.
Dolphin Lookout
Guest: Dick&Daryl
(Edgartown, MA)
Date of Stay: 11/14/10
Review Submitted: 01/05/11
Hi Ben, We were so pleased to find ourselves at your wonderful house. It is the quintessential Bahamian vacation cottage, perfect in every regard, except one thing, that being availability. We would like to sign up for another visit in April or something in the spring. The kayaks were just right for exploring the immediate area. Your kayak launch set-up is remarkably easy to use. We were delighted to reacquaint ourselves with the bight between Scotland Cay and Guana Cay, one of our favorite places already. We went out with Troy at Dive Guana two days. One day for snorkeling and another in his rental boat exploring Pelican Cays, Hope Town, etc. Your caretakers, Pat and Sidney were great. At Dolphin Lookout we were missing nothing except more time. Many thanks, Dick & Daryl
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.
Our stay at Dolphin Lookout
Guest: tennessee couple
( Maryville, TN 37804)
Date of Stay: 04/29/10
Review Submitted: 10/29/10
Good afternoon Ben & Cathy. We just wanted to let you know that we really enjoyed our stay at Dolphin Lookout. It far exceeded our expectations. Words cannot describe how wonderful it was. The view were fabulous and the location was perfect. Pat & Sidney were great help when we arrived and went over everything we needed to know. The house was clean and beautiful. Perfect for two people. Unfortunately we didn't get to use the kayaks because it was a bit too windy, but we made up for it by exploring all the beaches and anywhere else we could find. We enjoyed the sunsets at the dock as well as getting to see several sharks and lots of parrot fish. We were so glad you had a variety of coolers because we packed lunches and drinks and spent several days at the Orchid Bay pavilion. The water color was unbelievable and we enjoyed the snorkeling off the beach. We took a day trip with Dive Guana and had a great time getting to see so many different fish at Fowl Cay. Hope Town was great too. We had such a wonderful vacation and hated to leave such a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing Dolphin Lookout. It was so much more than we could have asked for. Laura & Wayman Whitehead
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.
Dolphin Lookout
Guest: Carol
(South Hadley, MA)
Date of Stay: 06/05/10
Review Submitted: 10/22/10
Hi Ben and Cathy, First of all we want to thank you for having Dolphin Lookout available as a rental. We really lucked out finding the perfect paradise for us. Loved the seclusion and "one with nature" feeling. I grew up on the ocean here in NE so it will always be my first love, and what a place for that! We loved the variety of beachs and made daily use of them snorkeling, swimming, and exploring. Although we only used the kayaks once, it was an awesome experience, so peaceful. One afternoon we had the most amazing encounter at Caysera Beach where we observed a number of sharks, (I counted 10 at one time), patrolling near shore. That cut short our snorkeling plans for the day, but it was sooo amazing to observe. I tried my luck fishing off your dock (catch and release), and one evening caught a large, and very strong triggerfish. I had to have Jim finish reeling him in. No fear, he was released immediately without harm. We also experienced a daily visit from a yellow crested night heron. Wait 'til you see the display he put on for us. The night skys produced the most beautiful of extremes during our stay. One night was the most explosive display of lightning storms that I've ever witnessesd, and then another, the most beautiful and unobstructed view of the milky way. I even watched a satellite pass overhead. To say that Jim and I enjoyed and appreciated the visit at Dolphin Lookout would be an understatement! Unfortunately we didn't get a lot of pictures except those that remain imbedded in our minds. Thanks again for sharing your perfect piece of the world! Carol and Jim Norris
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.
HEAVEN ON EARTH
Guest: Julie T
(Salem, MA)
Date of Stay: 05/07/10
Review Submitted: 07/10/10
My husband and I spent one of the most relaxing weeks of our lives at Dolphin lookout in May of this year. This property and it's wonderful caretakers exceeded our expectations. The views are breathtaking and the people of Guana Cay are very special. In all my years of travelling I can honestly say that Dolphin Lookout is the only place that I really escaped the hustle and bustle of every day life and just sat back and enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, intoxicating breezes and the unpretentious island life. Thank you Ben and Cathy for sharing such a special place with others and allowing us to create such wonderful memories. It holds a very special place in our hearts.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.
Guest: Tracy Turnbull
(Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/14/10
Review Submitted: 03/14/10
Hello Ben, We absolutely loved you home on Guana Cay. The views were spectacular and everything was just right. The cottage was perfect...the people in town so friendly. Tracy and Rob
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