Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great place to relax and get away from it all!

Guest: Steve (Anchorage, AK )
Date of Stay: 01/02/12 Review Submitted: 01/25/12

We are 3 couples in our 30 and 40's and like to get together for an annual trip to the islands. We chose Andros because of the relaxed nature of the Bahamas and it's relatively inexpensive. Pleasant Dreams was a great VRBO and we had a wonderful time. The house is set in a lovely location right on a secluded beach near Morgan's Bluff in North Andros. The house is clean, has a full kitchen and comfortable beds, and had all the amenities anyone could ask for. There were bikes, kayaks, a BBQ grill, wireless internet and lots of movies to watch at night. Here's a list of what we did. 1. biked to Uncle Charlie's blue hole and went for a swim *warning avoid touching Poisonwood, which is everywhere!* 2. kayaked out to money cay 3. rented a car and drove to Fresh Creek and went on a dive trip with Small Hope Bay Lodge 4. drove out to the west side and visited Red Bays and bought some handmade baskets 5. biked to Lowe's Sound and picked up some local rum and beer 6. snorkeled out on the reef and speared lobster and crabs just in front of the house 7. biked out to and snorkeled the blue hole at Conch Sound 8. Hired a fishing guide to go bonefishing 9. made a fire on the beach and enjoyed good rum and good company If you run into a problem with the house just ask the caretaker for help. We ran out of propane in the grill and they were more then happy to give us a replacement tank. One thing to be absolutely aware of is poison wood. We ran into it at Uncle Charlie's blue hole. The rope swing is tied to a poison wood tree. The reaction is similar to poison ivy or poison oak, but this is a woody tree, unlike the aforementioned plants. Please identify the plant before you head off into the woods. All of us have been suffering from the reaction for several weeks post-vacation. All in all, this is a wonderful place to visit if you want a relaxed, isolated, beach front vacation. But don't expect well stocked stores, lavish restaurants, or other "luxury" amenities. This is a spot for people wanting to get away from it all. The people are friendly, the sunshine is warm, and the water is beautiful.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

private home and beach, wonderful

Guest: Cliffhanger (North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 07/30/10 Review Submitted: 09/15/10

We (two couples) spent a week in early August 2010. Everything was as described except for the beach, it was beyond description. The house was well appointed and the air conditioners worked. The caretaker (Hank) left us to ourselves but was available when we wanted him. We anchored the boat in the protected cove in front of the beach. The bugs kept us from lounging around the exterior at dawn and dusk, this just gave us wonderful afternoon/evenings in the water on the calm soft white sand beach. It is quite isolated, but necessities are available. Plan to rent a car for at least a day or two. All in all a wonderful place to have your own boat for water sports and exploration.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/22/09

Very PLEASANT peaceful quite place to stay.The owners do a great job of staying in touch and providing information as requested.House is clean and well maintained and the locals are friendly and helpful.Would recommend two weeks because after two weeks we were ready for more!!

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Guest: girlie (Grand rapids, ohio U.S.A)
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/14/08

Pleasant dreams is just that. What a beautiful piece of paradise. Everything written about Pleasant Dreams and Andros is true. Hank & Rodney & Diane are just the most wonderful people. They were there for any help we needed and just to converse with. We seen more aquatic life here than ever before. We have been to 4 islands in Bahamas, This exceeded our expectations by far. Thank You for sharing your island and home with us. It is now a pleasant memory. Christine

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Guest: Tim Wagner_HAC117319 (Hillsboro, Ore)
Date of Stay: 12/01/07 Review Submitted: 12/16/07

Pleasant Dreams exceeded all my expectations. You never know what you will find once you actually get to the location that looked so wonderful on the WEB Site. Let me say this is not the case with Pleasant Dreams. You will be happy with your choice. The house was clean, the appliances worked, the beach was wonderful and secluded, the Petersens are excellent to work with, and the people on N. Andros are delightful. There are bikes to ride into town, it was about 2.5-3miles to the store if you don't have a car (we didn't), there are kayaks to paddle your way to Money Cay, plenty of shells to find and the pace of life is slow and relaxing. N. Andros is not a place to go "clubbing" and there are no high rises. But if you want to enjoy nature and it's bounty you will be happy. Now I have to figure out how to return....

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Bahama Get Away - 100% private

Guest: T&J (Altadena, CA - USA)
Date of Stay: 10/01/07 Review Submitted: 12/27/07

We LOVE this house. Wish we could own it! We have rented this house twice, both for about 10 days each visit. Plenty of room for a group with an incredibly well stocked kitchen. The best thing of all is the beach out front of the house. The only downside is that local markets are not well stocked, and eating out is not a great option. So, be prepared to cook - bring along snacks, and other food staples and enjoy this house with home cooked meals. Also, bring bug spray - the no see ums can be a bit much! We suggest renting a car so you can explore the island, do some basic grocery shopping, etc.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest: cindee diaz (cambridge, ny)
Date of Stay: 06/01/07 Review Submitted: 06/20/07

wow... what a vacation. We have been to several other islands but this vacation was by far the best. There was no need to watch the time... you can eat when your hungry, swim when your hot, take a nap in the afternoon or just read a book .. We have always taken vacations where there was so much going on you never have time to relax.. This place is not one of those..its beautiful, everyone is friendly and helpful, the house was great!!! and the kids were forced to live without cable, telephone and internet. It was so great,,,we are going back and hope to become regulars (o:

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Guest: Laura G (Spring Grove, Virginia, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/01/05 Review Submitted: 06/23/05

I lived on Andros for 2 yrs and looking to return for a visit, viewing my options and you're on the list :) thank you

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Guest: Alison
Date of Stay: 04/10/04 Review Submitted: 04/09/04

We really enjoyed our stay. We had high expecations for this long-awaitedvacation, and we were pleased every minute of the time.This was a respite from our pleasant but hectic lives. We especially enjoyedthe seclusion and privacy, and hearing the sound of birds and coconut frondsin the wind, rather than trafflic, dogs, and human voices.In addition to a vacation on the beach, I hoped the setting would lenditself to Lydia's learning that fruit comes from trees; that she'd get toexperience some serious nature. Thanks to Hank, she lived mostly on producethat she saw come from the trees. And thanks to the Menonite farmers whokindly offered us a tour of their honey processing plant, she learned honeycomes from bees. She also met the cow who made the milk that I made heryogurt from.Hank is truly an exceptional person and he really went out of his way to getinto the spirit of what I was trying to do for Lydia. She loved watching himclimb sapadilly trees and wield his machete! And he turned my casual inquiryinto a vow renewal ceremony. We had a great wedding 10 years ago but a lotof it was for the guests. This was the wedding we really had in mind. Andsuch a passionate delivery of wedding vows and prayers I've never heardbefore the ones delivered by Rev. Basil. Then we went to Rex and Rosie's forconch salad. Later, Hank's aunt made us a traditional Bahamian meal.We left a note in the guestbook with suggestions for other guests; peoplethey might want to contact for various things, including Varshie whobraided my hair, and Hank's wife for Avon Skin so Soft oil, which bugshate....baby awake...

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Guest: Bob Gross & Carol (Montpelier, VT)
Date of Stay: 03/01/04 Review Submitted: 03/08/04

2/29/04-3/8/04 Our stay here was the best! We have traveled over the world and our vacation at Pleasant Dreams Beach House was REALLY a vacation; relaxing, thought provoking and peaceful. The biggest decision we made all week was which way we should walk on the beach, left or right! The house is very comfortable with excellent kitchen facilities, living-dining room and bedrooms. We always enjoyed a good snooze in the hammock and the ability to use the sea kayaks was a plus. We traveled around the island and the best beach is right here in front! We took the kayaks out and enjoyed snorkeling where we saw lobster, many colorful fish and even a sea turtle. We recomend you stop at Rex and Rosies on Low Sound for some excellent cracked conch. We are sad to leave this beautiful place but are already looking forward to returning. Thank you for everything, Steve and Lin.

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Guest: Kristin & Gregg
Date of Stay: 02/07/04 Review Submitted: 02/06/04

*Below comment entered in our guestbook."Talk about your own piece of heaven here on earth! The place is great. Low maintenance (I love that). Beautiful location, and the weather! It was well worth the trip from Seattle. Hank, Uncle Fred, Rodney, & Diane are all very kind and helpful. Rodney makes us laugh. Hank was a true security blanket. Bless Diane's heart for having Budweiser! Thanks you so much for letting us experience paradise. Kristen & GreggPS. .....of course she doesn't even MENTION BONEFISH!!!! YES, there are bonefish!!!! (Gregg)

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Guest: Lee & Elizabeth
Date of Stay: 01/31/04 Review Submitted: 01/30/04

*this comment entered in our guestbook."Thanks for letting us share your home! It's a beautiful setting! We've had a wonderful week. Hank has been here whenever we've needed. Rodney took us snorkeling at the reef which was fantastic! And Diane has been a wonderful friend and Neighbor. Thanks again, Lee & Elizabeth

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Guest: Robert & Kathy Tice (Coeur d 'Alene, Idaho)
Date of Stay: 01/01/04 Review Submitted: 01/23/04

We have to agree, you need two weeks, and we don't want to leave. We never new how fast a week could actually go by. After playing in the lagoon, kayaking, snorkeling, fishing, beach combing, we took a fishing trip with Rodney. We saw literally hundreds of bone fish, wow! Along with several sharks, lots of star fish and misc. other fish. It was a traffic day!! The next day we took the sight seeing trip with Hank. Had a wonderful time. He took us to all kinds of local talented artists, from basket makers to bread makers; we were totally in awe of the island talents. Grizzly's prepared an excellent lunch and the local fresh vegetable grower, provided some delightful fresh vegetables for a homemade sauce. The neighbors have all been exceptionally friendly. Our stay here has been most enjoyable. What a wonderful set-up to have a wedding. The house and beach are perfect. Hank told us of some improvements you anticipate, with the wood bridge he mentioned you will be constructing over the canal, it would make a wonderful walk way for a bride down to the beach. I have decided if one of my daughters ever decide to marry, this would be the perfect place! You have definitely found an exceptional person to take care of your Guests. Hank is a keeper. We would be pleased to employ him ourselves! Thank-you for sharing your home, a beautiful place to anticipate pleasant dreams! Robert & Kathy Tice Coeur d 'Alene, Idaho

Owner response:Just wanted folks to know, the sharks that they were seeing were nurse sharks, they are often in the shallows, beautiful to look at, but harmless! Lin

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Guest: Melanie
Date of Stay: 12/26/03 Review Submitted: 12/25/03

You have a wonderful home, artfully decorated. We're looking forward to being neighbors. We loved having Hank as our "host and friend". Melanie

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Guest: Tammy
Date of Stay: 12/26/03 Review Submitted: 12/25/03

*the following comment was entered in our guestbook at the house."What a bountiful experience for all of our family and family friends. You have contributed greatly to the island by your tactful restoration of the house and property. We all look forward to a return visit and to establishing our own bit of heaven on earth!" TammySuggestions:Let visitors know there is a hair dryerBrewers yeast or tablets for no see ums!

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Guest: Joni
Date of Stay: 12/26/03 Review Submitted: 12/25/03

* The following comment was admitted in our guest book at the house."My stay here exceeded all expectations! I could not believe the beautiful beach and the great accomodations. Hank is the best & really enjoyed meeting his family. I will be back!!" Joni

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Guest: Dave & Kerry
Date of Stay: 12/26/03 Review Submitted: 12/25/03

*This comment left in our guestbook at the house. *Diane is our neighbor which lives about 1/2 mile down the beach. She and Rodney have a bonefishing lodge, and bring our guests out snorkeling, fishing, diving, spearfishing, etc on request."We welcomed in the New Year and it was a wonderful evening (bed by 8:30pm) and a terrific week! We had such a good time...Hank was (and is) wonderful and was very patient w/our "pack of 7". The bikes are a great way to get around-loved Grizzly's, couch salad at Lowe's sound, and exploring Morgan's Bluff. We enjoyed Rodney out on the reef, and Diane is a positive, socialable neighbor. Thanks... We'll be in touch and be back soon! Dave & KerryPs. The house is great-the accomodations worked well for all!!!

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Guest: Amelia Jarvis
Date of Stay: 08/27/03 Review Submitted: 08/26/03

The below comments were received via my personal email. "Pleasant Dreams" is awesome. We loved the layout of the house, it was easy to "move in" for a week. The kitchen is well equipped to purchase groceries and cook! The beach and kayaks options are excellent, definately encourage future renters to use that option. It was a perfect week of swimming in the morning, reading books on the beach, or in the chair in the water, watching movies at the hottest point of the day, going for walks on the beach, meeting new people (Diane, her sisters, Hank, his kids, Rodney, and Bergy and her gooooooood cooking!) sleeping in, snorkling, and just relaxing! We strongly suggest that people plan to charter Rodney for a morning on the reefs, and avid fisherpeople, a fishing adventure as well!! In short we had a blast. We have already suggested this well hidden spot to family and friends for a relaxing getaway....By the way we ate a bunch of new fruits because of Hank's expertise and it was a wonderful experience...we really got an idea of this island through taking trips through Nicolstown with Hank and Diane... Thank you again! Amelia Jarvis

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/03 Review Submitted: 08/29/03

What a vacation and what a great house! The open layout kept everyone together and no one felt left out of the party even when cooking in the kitchen. The custom wall painting in each of the bedrooms is awesome and the hand-painted sinks in the bathrooms were an unexpected treat. The house exceeded our expectations and I can't wait to return. Except for one day, we never saw another person on the beach and it made our island getaway exactly what we needed to unwind from our hectic daily life. Hank was a delight and all the locals were truly delighted to have visitors to their island. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your little slice of paradise.....we will return!

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