Great Fall/Winter Deals! Cute Cottage with Views and Location! Great Guana Cay Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 29591

Cottage Exterior with new wrap-around deck and CROW"S NEST

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Location: Great Guana Cay, Abaco, Bahamas, Caribbean (200 steps to beach, 5 min to dock & 10 to settlement (walk))

Accommodations:  Bahamian Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)

L'il Gecko is an almost new (2003)quintessential Bahamian style cottage situated on a hillside overlooking the Sea of Abaco to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.

We are not beachfront but otherwise we Have It All! L'il Gecko Cottage is just 200 steps to miles of beautiful, secluded, white sand beach - perfect for walking, swimming, shelling and snorkeling; yet only an easy stroll to Great Guana Settlement, island restaurants, boat dockage and Dive Guana.

You will want to begin your day with breath-taking sunrises over the Atlantic and the colorful cottages of Dolphin Beach Resort as you enjoy your morning coffee on the new "Crow's Nest." Then, after enjoying a full day of Abaco adventures, you will want to return to L'il Gecko in time to experience the incredible sunset views over the Sea of Abaco from the spacious wrap-around deck.

Sit back in the tropical garden with a good book or just watch the hummingbirds and butterflies as they enjoy the colorful flowers. Help yourself to fresh herbs, fruits or vegetables from the garden when available.

L'il Gecko is the perfect affordable Abaco vacation rental cottage for those who seek a quiet, romantic get-away on a Bahamian Out Island or a special place to spend special times with special people!

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE HIGH CROW'S NEST, L'IL GECKO IS NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN!

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Linens Provided
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Queen Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Lanai
• View/Location
  • Ocean View
  • Water View
• Communications
  • Broadband Internet
• Other Amenities
  • Master bedroom (king) and master bath, Queen bed + 1 twin bed in second bedroom, Second full bath, Ceiling fans in every room, VHF radio, take-along cooler, beach towells, 2 beach chairs, 900 square feet of wrap-around deck, "Crow's Nest" with incredible Atlantic and Sea of Abaco views, pleasant tropical garden, No Smoking Inside Please!
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Biking
  • Hiking
• Other Activities
  • World-class Fishing, Snorkeling/Diving on one of the world's largest barrier reefs, Shelling and beach-combing, Bike rentals, Bird-watching, Gecko-watching, Island-hopping, and Best of all - relaxing!

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Off-season rates (9/1 - 2/29) $950 a week for 1-2 people, $2500 a month
Regular Rates: $1200 a week for 1-2 people; $1400/week for 3-4 people.
2 week rentals: $2100 for 1-2 people; $2500 for 3-4 people.
Monthly rate: $3600 plus electricity
PLUS 6% Bahamian Government Tax
50% deposit required within 1 week of booking; balance 30 days before arrival date
Check-in 3:00 (welcome earlier if cottage is ready)
Check-out at 10:00 (may stay later if no one is arriving same day)

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 07/25/09
  Positive Rating
  Joann & Steve Zigler , Melrose, WI
  • A magical place. Great snorkeling and boat rental at Dive Guana, well equipped grocery, Nippers and sunsets at Grabbers, conversation at Pirate's Cove & Milo--to name only a fraction of it's friendly residents and business owners. The cottage is cozy, quiet, fully equipped w/ all needs, well maintained, comfortable, decorated w/ great care and charm, breath-taking views from the decks -day and night-, views of masts in the harbor from your bed pillow, a tropical paradise...these are all comments we agree with. (We added a few.) Great Guana was a HOME for our family of 4 during our 2 1/2 weeks there. We definitely recommend this cottage as a destination.
• 10/21/08
  Positive Rating
  David & Cathy Young , Cramerton, NC 28032
  • We spent 7 fun filled days on Guana and the L'il Gecko cottage was wonderful. The house feels very private but is only minutes from the village. We spent a lot of time exploring the island and could not find any home we thought would be preferable to L'il Gecko. This is a clean, comfortable and well equipped home.
• 05/04/08
  Positive Rating
  Susan Zachem , Washington, DC
  • I can't express how much I enjoyed the vacation at Lil Gecko and Guana. I particularly loved the snorkeling and the deck and garden spaces. The island people are terrific. Plenty to do but quiet enough to just relax, too. The cottage was very comfortable, with lots of thoughtful amenties. Truly magical place!!!!
• 08/15/05
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  GARRY AND WENDIE ALDERMAN , CONWAY, SC
  • WE SPENT A WONDERFUL TRANQUIL VACATION IN THIS COZY BEACHHOUSE WATCHING THE SUNRISE FROM THE CROW'S NEST AND THE SUNSET FROM SUNSET BEACH. IT WAS A TROPICAL PARADISE TO RELAX AND ENJOY THE LOCALS AND THEIR CUSTOMS. WE RENTED A BOAT AND WENT SNORKELING ALONG THE BEACHES OF GREAT GUANA CAY. IT IS DEFINATELY A PLACE TO COME AND RELAX.
• 07/01/05
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  Brad Jacobs , Medford, NJ
  • Couldn't have asked for more in comfort and amenities. Woke up every morning to enjoy the hummingbirds and sugarbirds at the bird feeder and admire the lovely gardens. The island itself is charming and we enjoyed getting to know the locals, secondhomeowners and other tourists on Guana and the surrounding islands. Fishing off L'il Gecko's dock was a pleasure in itself - I even caught some fish worth keeping (yellowtail snapper). The abacos were a pleasure to visit -- and L'il Gecko Cottage was the perfect place to return to after exploring the charming area. We plan to return to both soon. Thanks, you must be so proud of your slice of paradise.
• 05/22/05
  Positive Rating
  Anne and Chip Price , Oreland, PA
  • Just spent a week at this delightful cottage on the beautiful island of Great Guana Cay. The homeowners are incredibly thoughtful and make sure you have all the information and questions answered before you even arrive!! The house is perfectly situated to enjoy both ocean and Sea of Abaco views. You can see the sailboat masts in the bay from the master bedroom without lifting your head from the pillow. The crows nest is wonderful; as is the garden with its lovely herbs, veggies and flowers. Guana is a really laid back kind of place with wonderful people, the most beautiful beaches, great food and fabulous snorkelling. I would highly recommend Lil Gecko if you are looking to rent a home on this island. It is completely equipped with everything you will want or need. I want this house for my own!!!
• 08/20/04
  Positive Rating
  Judy and Rich MacRone , Swarthmore, PA
  • We just returned from an amazing week at Lil Gecko and had a wonderful time. The views from sunrise to sunset were amazing as was the snorkeling ( a different spot each day) and the fishing from the new pier. Dining ran the gamut from nice comfortable home cooking to Nippers Pig Roast on Sunday. ( People come on the ferry from the other small islands and Marsh Harbour for this not to be missed "event".) All of the locals are friendly and happy to share their knowledge of the island, weather, fishing tips, etc. with you. We can't wait to return!!!!
• 07/29/04
  Positive Rating
  Laura & Rich ,
  • Just returned from this wonderful find of a house. We were there 2 1/2 weeks and enjoyed every minute. Views are fantastic. Location is great. House is immaculate and well furnished. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a place to stay on Guana.
• 02/19/04
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  Kris , Chapel Hill, NC
  • Just returned from a visit to L'il Gecko -- a wonderful place! Enjoyed the views of the Sea of Abaco and the ocean from the crow's nest; could watch the sunrise from bed in the morning; great location; only a minute or two's stroll to a great beach with snorkeling. Highly recommended!
• 11/02/03
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Roomy and comfortable. Great local fishing - got 5 tuna! Would recommend "L'l Gecko" to anyone.

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