Sandy Pylos

Beach In Front of House

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

Bahamian Rock Iguana on a neighboring island.

This owner has opted not to share the exact location of their property.

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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

Pets Considered
Non Smoking Only

Wheelchair Inaccessible
Unsuitable For Elderly Or Infirm

Long-Term Renters Welcome
Children Welcome

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

CD Player
Audio Tape Player
MP3 Dock
Toys

Radio
Books For Adults
Games For Kids
DVD Player

Books
Games
Music Library

Theme

Budget

Away From It All

Attractions

Reefs
Churches

Restaurants
Bay/Sound

Caves
Marina

Car

Not Necessary

Leisure Activities

Beachcombing
Paddle Boating

Bird Watching
Walking

Outlet Shopping

local services and businesses

Babysitter

Groceries

Location Type

Beachfront

Waterfront

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

sports and adventure activities

Fishing
Cycling
Snorkeling
Fly Fishing

Sailing
Surfing
Sound/Bay Fishing
Wind-Surfing

Deepsea Fishing
Hiking
Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
Swimming

Arrival Day

Flexible

Dining

Dining Area

forms of payment

Accept Credit Card

General

Local Maps
Mobile Phone
Toilet Paper

Ceiling Fans
Alarm Clock
Basic Soaps

Laundry Soap
Linens Provided
Towels Provided

Kitchen

Freezer
Oven
Stove
Cooking Utensils
Coffee Grinder

4 Ring Stove
Coffee Maker
Kitchen
Pantry Items
Refrigerator

Lobster Pot
Grill
Microwave
Toaster
Blender

Outside

Boat
Wood Deck
Outdoor Grill
Beach Chairs
Balcony

Bicycles
Boat With Paddles
Kayak / Canoe
Walkway To Water
Beach Towels

Barbecue
Small Cooler
Outdoor Grill Gas
Screen Porch / Veranda
Fish Cleaning Table
Porch / Veranda

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Bahamian getaway
Bahamian getaway
- Guest frogman and friend (Norwich, VT USA)
- Date of stay 04/28/08
- Review Submitted 12/12/08
We have had many wonderful and reenergizing vacations at Sandy Pylos. As an open air home of spirit rather than of extra stuff, we have appreciated our stays in this "laid back" bungalow where we could view and bask in the clarity of the blue sky and waters. It is a great escape from the typical 24-7 TV, over-programmed resort hotels and intrusions of the modern world. We love the Bahamian life still that Sandy Pylos exemplifies.

Recommended for: Families with young children, adventure seekers, age 55+.

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good value
good value
- Guest anthony m. (RI)
- Date of stay 01/30/08
- Review Submitted 12/08/08
If you looking for a basic no frills house on the beach ( really elevated above the bush 50 yards back from the water) with spectacular views, this is it. Call it elegant camping, 2 king size comfortable platform beds, hot water shower in bath, out door shower on beach path, greatroom combo kitchen,dinning, living, joins a large screened porch. This was a total escape for us, from home comforts,the internet and the COLD.

Recommended for: Families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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Unsafe property
Unsafe property
- Guest Nan and Don (Shalimar, FL 32579 USA)
- Date of stay 11/01/07
- Review Submitted 12/13/07
The island is a wonderful vacation spot. My family and I enjoyed a terrific vacation at Staniel Cay. Only down side was the condition of this home. My husband has been in the construction industry for 30, but it didn't even take being well-versed in construction to see that this home is on the verge of collapse. Home has rotten support beams, twisted and sagging floor joists, rotten plywood flooring, and is structurally unsound. The rent is on the less expensive range for vacation property, so we weren't expecting something lavish, but also never expected someone would rent their home in the kind of shape this one is. I spoke with the owner several times before our trip, and he never mentioned the poor condition, and it certainly isn't advertised as such. If I had known, I would have never put my family or myself in such a dangerous situation. In addition to structural problems, the home has numerous holes in the floor and broken windows. One of the window casings actually has separated from the wall, and the whole window flaps when the wind blows. The home has wracked so much that the front door is very difficult to close, and, when it does close, there's a three-inch gap between the door and the floor. In short, there is no way to close up the house and keep bugs from coming in. I have serious concerns for the next family that might stay there. I wrote the owner to express my concerns, but he hasn't acknowledge the email.

Owner response: I'm sorry our last visitors to our house were dissapointed in the house. We purchased this house and property on a remote island in the Exumas before there was electricity and running water on the Island. It is one of the older houses and has a great location with a private beach. It sleeps 7 and we only ask $975.00 per week for it. Others in our location get $2500 - $6000.00 per week. We can do nothing about the way the house has settled over the years and it was in this condition when we purchased it. In the past 25yrs it has been climate tested by numerous hurricanes and (to be honest) we are allways suprised to see our neighbors homes damaged and ours relatively unharmed. In that period we have replaced the roof and every window. The house is fairly open (something we love) with a large screened-in porch. It is up in the air about 10 to 12 feet above the ground to get up in the breeze. This helps w/bug control but the inscects (no-see-ums) that are usually only out after a rain can and do pass through the screens. This is true of our house and every other house on the island that doesn't have air conditioning. I was unaware of a broken window and have ordered a replacement. We do have renters comming for two weeks for the hollidays. They are leaving their castle in Italy and it will be their 3rd visit to the house in the last 5 years. I do not mean to miss represent this property. It is what it is and we love it and the island. This is a beach house and we do have many repeat customers. I would be happy to have any prospective renters contact them for an independant opinion.

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Dates	Weekly	Monthly *

Base Rate 7 night min stay	$1330	$4950
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Location

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Nearest Airport: Staniel Cay Landing Strip at 1 Miles

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.