Sandy Pylos

Beach In Front of House

Scenic beach & cliff on neighboring island - great picnic beach!

Bahamian Rock Iguana on a neighboring island.

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Minimum stay:7 nights
Internet:No

Pets considered:Yes
Wheel chair accessible:No

Staniel Cay house description

Our home 'Sandy Pylos' has been the starting point of many of our family adventures, and hopefully will be the same for you. It's situated in the middle of the Exuma Cays, a daisy chain of Islands that is 80 miles south of Nassau. The islands are part of a group known as the 'Family Islands'. Here the people are friendly, the water is warm and clear, and the snorkeling, diving, and fishing are unforgettable.
The house is located on Staniel Cay, an island with a very small population, right on Exuma Sound. It sits on a private, sandy beach with calm, shallow swimming in the crystal-clear water.
Great sunsets can be viewed from the screened-in porch. The house has two bedrooms and a bath. A large common room contains a living area with three day bed/couches, a dining/game table that comfortably seats ten, and a complete kitchen. There are some additional air mattresses. This common room has sliding doors, and can open almost completely to a 40' x 12' screened-in porch.

The house is equipped with overhead fans -- over the beds and the dining room table. There are also some additional floor fans. A ship-to-shore radio is provided for communicating with boats, other homes, and restaurants. There's usually a daily broadcast of local activities and weather.
Additional amenities include a radio with CD and tape, and assorted games and books on the shelves.
The island is small (2.5 by .5 miles) and 'town' is a 15-minute walk away. Two bikes come with the house, and others are available to rent in town.
Berkie and Vivian Rolle manage our house, and will see that you are met at the plane and taken to the house. They operate 'I'sle General Store' -- one of three grocery stores on the island. They can also rent you a boat.
Nearby attractions include 'Thunderball Grotto' a great place to dive and site of the James Bond Movie 'Thunderball'.

Also nearby are Thunderball Club -- for drinking and dining, Happy People's 'The Royal Entertainer' -- for drinking and dining (home of the 'Teasel berger'), and Staniel Cay Yacht Club -- for drinking and dining.
There are hundreds of deserted beaches, and two pristine ocean beaches. Island activities include bone fishing, snorkeling, diving, conch collecting, and relaxing. Lobster coral reefs and deep-sea fishing are within one-half mile of land.

Property Type

House

1400 sq. ft.

Accommodation Type

Vacation Rental

Suitability

Non Smoking Only
Unsuitable For Elderly Or Infirm

Wheelchair Inaccessible
Children Welcome

Long-Term Renters Welcome
Pets Considered

Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7

Bedroom 1: 1 king
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Bedroom 2: 1 queen
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Bedroom 3: 3 sleep sofa /futon
Day Beds in Living room along Wall...more less
There are some additional air mattresses

Bathrooms: 1 Bathroom

Bathroom 1: toilet, shower
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Outside: outdoor shower
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Entertainment

MP3 Dock
Audio Tape Player
Books
Books For Adults

DVD Player
Music Library
Radio
CD Player

Games
Games For Kids
Toys

Theme

Away From It All

Budget

Attractions

Bay/Sound
Caves

Churches
Marina

Reefs
Restaurants

Leisure Activities

Outlet Shopping
Walking

Paddle Boating
Beachcombing

Bird Watching

local services and businesses

Groceries

Babysitter

Location Type

Beach:
sandy beach in front of house...more less

Beachfront

Oceanfront
Waterfront

sports and adventure activities

Wind-Surfing
Deepsea Fishing
Fly Fishing
Snorkeling

Hiking
Sound/Bay Fishing
Fishing
Swimming

Sailing
Cycling
Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
Surfing

Arrival Day

Flexible

Dining

Dining Area

Seating for 10 people

forms of payment

Accept Credit Card

General

Laundry Soap
Local Maps
Linens Provided

Mobile Phone
Alarm Clock
Ceiling Fans

Towels Provided
Basic Soaps
Toilet Paper

Kitchen

Kitchen
Lobster Pot
Coffee Maker
Stove
Blender

Freezer
Grill
Pantry Items
Cooking Utensils
Toaster

Refrigerator
Oven
Microwave
4 Ring Stove
Coffee Grinder

Outside

Small Cooler
Wood Deck
Porch / Veranda
Barbecue
Kayak / Canoe

Outdoor Grill
Boat With Paddles
Outdoor Grill Gas
Screen Porch / Veranda
Walkway To Water

Beach Chairs
Beach Towels
Fish Cleaning Table
Bicycles
Boat
Balcony

Rates

Rental basis: Per property

Dates	Weekly	Monthly *

Base Rate 7 night min stay	$1,330	$4,950
Discounts: 24 nights or more: $175 Nightly

* Approximate Monthly rates, actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay

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Location

1 Miles

Nearest Airport

Staniel Cay Landing Strip

Car: Not Necessary

Our house in the Bahamas is located on Staniel Cay which is a small island in the Exuma's. The Exuma's are a chain of islands that run from south of Nassau for about 150 miles to Georgetown. Staniel Cay is located about in the middle. I can send you a Google earth placement if you contact me.

Owner info

Year Purchased: 1985

About the owner: Bill & Nancy Nightingale We live in Vermont and have always enjoyed privacy and places off the beaten path.

Why the Owner Chose Staniel Cay:
Descovered it in 1985 and fell in love with the Island and people immediately. This was available - we had a young family - and very little resources - no time to build - so we purchased this house located on a beautiful beach. Our goal was to be able to enjoy the island, the beautiful water and beautiful people with our kids and eventually our grand children.

The Unique Benefits at this House:
The house is very simple. We have tried to keep it that way. It is a place for the family to gather and not be interrupted by TV etc. The boating is fantastic (diving, fishing, exploring etc.). The Island has alot to offer. Three restaurants and bars, periodic island picnics, and great beaches.. There are many near islands and reefs to explore and bone and deep sea fishing.