Ocean Villa

• Best location on Black Point

  Best location on Black Point

  • Guest Rod A.
  • Date of stay 05/02/13
  • Review Submitted 05/18/13
  This was our first trip to the Bahamas and we weren't quite sure what to expect. The pictures of Ocean Villa are nice, but you have to see this place in person to really appreciate Henry's home and what is undoubtedly the best location on Black Point. Situated on a sort of peninsula, Ocean Villa sits right between the Atlantic on one side and the Caribbean on the other. Both are just steps away from the wrap around porch. The views are breathtaking! My wife and I have rented vocation homes for several years now and I have to really compliment Henry for maintaining the property in absolute pristine condition, making sure that we were comfortable and everything was in good order, and for going the extra mile to help us arrange travel logistics for our luggage which apparently decided to take a different airplane from the states than we did! With out a doubt, Ocean Villa has the nicest beach front of all of the rental homes in Black Point. The water is crystal clear, warm and knee deep at high tide. There are Kayaks for exploring Black Point's bay or you can just hang out on the white sand beach. At low tide the water retreats and leaves islands of sand and water for exploring. There you'll find Counch, Starfish, shells, sea crabs. During our stay we also had use of Henry's boat so that we could swim with the pigs in Big Major Cay, swim with the sharks and check out Thunderball Grotto (of James Bond fame) in Staniel Cay, feed the lizards in Guana Cay and explore all the other great places and secluded beaches around Black Point. Henry provided a Marine GPS to make it easy for newcomers to get around on their own or you can also hire one of many locals to be your guide. In town there's Adderley's grocery store which stocks most of the basic items that you'll need to get by. There are several restaurants and a bar or two. We spent most of our time at Lorriane's where we met many of the very friendly and helpful locals. While you're there, you'll want to try Lorraine's Mom's bread. She bakes several varieties fresh and right out of her home behind the restaurant. Exploring the island was a breeze with the golf cart that Henry provides. We found hidden beaches that didn't have a single person or footprint on them! We can't wait to go back to Ocean Villa again and see all of the great people of Black Point that we met. Check it out... you won't be disappointed. Thanks for a great vacation Henry! Rod and Cony Chicago, Illinois, USA

  Owner response: once you come you would get all the sand you want in your shoes and then you would come back this is the best come and enjoy your vacation

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• Most carefree Vacation ever!

  Most carefree Vacation ever!

  • Guest TROY D.
  • Date of stay 04/22/13
  • Review Submitted 05/06/13
  Our stay at Henry's Black Point Villa was simply amazing. First of all the place is absolutely perfectly situated between the leeward side and the windward side of the island. The breeze that blows through the house is perfect resulting in not needing to turn on the AC for all 8 days!. The views of sunrise and sunset everyday was spectacular. The villa is well equipped, tastefully decorated, clean and well maintained. Though we didn't cook, the kitchen is equipped to handle just about anything. The "bayside" beach has soft sand and shallow waters, a great place to just relax and soak up the sun around the cabana. Snorkeling in the bay was great, many different fish, including a ray! The provided sea kayaks are also a great amenity. The windward beach has heavier surf, there is plenty of shore line for walking and exploring. The small village has a basic grocery store, 2 bars, and 3 restaurants. We ate in one of the restaurants every night, and some days lunch. The food was excellent and service was great. Just be sure to give a heads up to the restaurant that you will be there for dinner in advance. We flew in by private aircraft, the airport is large enough for a twin and aircraft parking is plentiful. Henry provides a golf cart to get around on the island. This was very handy due to us flying out on occasion to other islands and hauling stuff back and forth between the villa and airport. There is charter service to the Island provided by different companies. The people on this island are wonderful, they were friendly and helpful. Talking with the residents there provided for some interesting conversation about the local area. All in all this was one of the most relaxing stress free vacations I have ever taken. If you want to totally disconnect from the fast paced world, this is a place to do it! ( If needed, the internet service is good at the villa, there is also satellite TV.) All this and a bargain of a price, Thanks Henry for the best vacation ever!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.

  Owner response: don't worry about a thing because everything will be alright once you get to this place serving you is what we do.

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• very nice villa

  very nice villa

  • Guest Pam
  • Date of stay 03/30/13
  • Review Submitted 04/09/13
  My husband and I stayed at Henry's villa for the first week of April, and we had a great time. It is clean, well maintained and a no fuss place to stay. We hate the idea of casinos, hoardes of tourists and loud nightlife, and this place fit the bill perfectly. I have to say that you will never meet nicer people than those in Black Point. Within hours of our arrival we felt like family. But this place is really off the beaten path. Really off. This is the "real" Bahamas.... no reggae music, no hotels with shops, no beach bars. There wasn't even any sunscreen at the little store, so Henry brought some over from Nassau. Ida, the lovely lady who runs the laundromat, offered to bring some over from her house. So nice! (You can get sunblock at Isles General Store on Staniel Cay if, like us, you only bring carry on bags with the 3 oz limit on liquids). So just know what you're getting when you book here - a quiet, laid back place with friendly people, a few good places to eat, lots of interesting people to talk to (the boat cruising crowd are a lot of fun!) and the beautiful islands to explore. If you go, make sure to hire a guide to take you up to the land and sea park. It's a huge marine park, and you'll never find the good snorkeling spots by yourself if you don't know this area. So if all this sounds good to you, you can't go wrong renting from Henry. The only improvement I can think of would be the addition of ceiling fans. We ran the a/c a bit more than we wanted to stay cool. And by the way, Henry just finished a new villa, and it is gorgeous. The villa we rented is very nice but basic; the new one is beautifully finished. And it faces directly west, so the sunsets are spectacular! Ask him about it if you want to go down to Black Point. If peace and quiet with boating, snorkeling, beach walking and just relaxing is your idea of a good time, go! Thanks for everything Henry!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: this is the place to take off your shoes and let the beach sand and water just take your breath away come and enjoy

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• As good as it gets

  As good as it gets

  • Guest jg
  • Date of stay 03/17/13
  • Review Submitted 04/08/13
  just incredible! Hard to even describe the amazing time we had. Read all the other reviews and you'll see how good it really is (every single one, consecutive stay after stay, is completely positive). I went with my wife, and 2 kids (4 and 1 year old). SOOOOOOOO perfect for kids. The HUGE flats are dry at low tide...great for wandering...my 4 year old was just a tiny speck off on her own as the sun began to set the very first day we were there, off wandering the tidal flats on her own, singing to herself- completely safe and yet so far away --with gorgeous soft white sand so even my 1 year old could crawl around in the little tidal pools forever. And at high tide there's a couple feet of water covering the flats perfect for kids swimming). And deep water just on the beach across the road which is great if the wind is from the south/west. Some really nice elkhorn coral around the corner from this deeper water beach (to the right when facing the water...off the rocky coast. look at google maps for the dark patches. it's a bit of a swim, but easy if calm weather). Stunningly gorgeous beaches down by where the abandoned Marina development is. Stunning. On the very last day we had the entire beach to ourselves. alone. calm. gorgeous blue water. nice simple snorkeling...good for kids. Just incredible that you can still do this. saw a huge southern ray beneath us in a kayak, a spotted eagle ray from shore just a few feet away (could see the spots), and nurse sharks while snorkeling. We were originally supposed to stay just a week. And at the end of it we couldn't leave and extended by 4 days. If you're looking for a low-key, island life vacation, it doesn't get any better than this. Oh so good!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car.

  Owner response: As good as it gets for the whole family and friends you would love this place come and get some sand in your shoe

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• Relaxation at its best!

  Relaxation at its best!

  • Guest Monica
  • Date of stay 03/11/13
  • Review Submitted 03/19/13
  My husband and I met our friends for a fabulous week at Henry's home in Black Point. Words cannot describe the view! We had coffee every morning gazing at the crystal clear blue water and the sailboats moored in the bay. The breeze throughout the house was perfect and listening to the crashing waves on the Atlantic side was pretty cool too! We rented a boat from Henry and it was perfect to go do a little exploring. We ate at DaShamon's restaurant and Diane and Simon were fantastic hosts! The food there was superb! The locals were so friendly! Santos, the caretaker, was wonderful! We can't wait to come back for a visit in the near future so we can put our toes in the sand and have a drink in our hand! We appreciate your exceptional hospitality, Henry!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.

  Owner response: come and put your feet in the sand and a drink in your hand this would be your home

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• Relaxing and Secluded

  Relaxing and Secluded

  • Guest Pixiebnb
  • Date of stay 03/13/13
  • Review Submitted 03/18/13
  This is a vacation home for people, like us, who want to totally check out and unwind. This island is totally quiet. This is a great place for a couple to come and enjoy spending time together. The home was well maintained and very clean. There are umbrellas and beach chairs for use. The house has the Atlantic on one side and the Caribbean on the other. The Atlantic side is rough water, but beautiful to look at and listen to the waves crashing. The Caribbean side is clear and calm. The water near the house is shallow for wading and each day it recedes with the tides. If you would like to swim, you simply need to walk further out on the sand to get to the water. We did not see any bugs at all. No mosquitos, nothing. The house has air conditioning which was wonderful. We rented a boat and did go exploring a bit. We didn't find any great snorkeling but I'm pretty sure we just didn't look in the right places. There are many beaches which are perfect and you will be the only ones on them, which is fantastic. Again, the water is clear and calm like a swimming pool. If you want to cook at the house it is best to bring your food over from Nassau. There is a small store and it does have non-perishable canned goods and other items. There are about three restaurants on the island so you can eat out. We only ate at DeShamon's and it was very good. The people on this island and all throughout the Bahamas are very friendly. We used Flamingo Air to fly to/from the island. Neither flight was on schedule so don't plan your connecting flights too tight. Our flight leaving the island was scheduled to leave at 8:45am and didn't leave until 10:45am. No reason other than island time. We would definitely stay in this home again and we would definitely recommend the home to our friends. The only issue, and it's a small one, is that there are three blue beach chairs which are comfortable and the other striped ones which have a bar right in the middle of your back. Since you share the chairs with the house next door you have to get down to the beach before them and get the good chairs.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway.

  Owner response: We just bought three more chairs to replace the old ones and they should be there by next week coming from the states, you will love this place, once is not enough

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• Living in the Laidback Lane

  Living in the Laidback Lane

  • Guest Mabel
  • Date of stay 03/02/13
  • Review Submitted 03/16/13
  The accommodations were without a doubt, absolutely impeccable. Clean, well appointed decor, great kitchen setup, lots towels and linens as well as access to a washer and dryer. Henry the owner checked in with us via phone each morning to make sure things were to our liking. Santos, the local care taker, was an amazing guy. Anything you needed or any questions you have, just ask Santos, he stops by each evening to check with you. The golf carts were a wonderful way to get around the island. Don't miss the great beach on the far-side. The local people are very friendly and they all know your a guest on their island. You can't get lost! Need some fresh fish or lobster, just ask for Craven down by the docks and you'll have it the next day. Loraine's Cafe, has great food, a self serve bar and her Mom makes awesome breads. Deshmond's has a great little 4 seat bar and wonderful homemade pizza. Scorpio's also has great food and a well stocked bar. Cooking for yourself, don't miss Adderly's grocery where it's the only place to get supplies and she'll even show you how to prepare conch. Be sure to take advantage of Henry's Boston Whaler boat to check out the swimming pigs, the iguana beach and the Thunderball Grotto where the James Bond Movie was filmed back in the 60's. The daily opportunity to stroll on the sand flats when the tide goes out, was spiritually refreshing as well as fun to find sand dollars, starfish, sea urchins and even a conch. Sitting in the beach palapa sipping a cool rum punch, watching the sun go down and turn into a green flash, was the perfect time to reflect on the perfect day in paradise.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car.

  Owner response: THIS IS THE PLACE FOR THE WORLD TO SEE AND I KNOW THEY WILL LOVE THIS HOUSE COME AND ENJOY

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• Another Great Get Away

  Another Great Get Away

  • Guest Trout Slayer
  • Date of stay 02/17/13
  • Review Submitted 03/11/13
  This was our second time renting Henry's place. First and foremost, Henry is a great host. He checked in every step of the trip, making sure we had everything we needed and our stay was meeting our expectations. At the end of our trip, Henry picked us up at the airport and gave us a wonderful tour of Nassau and introduced us to Conch Salad. Back to the island. The weather was breezy for many of the days. Glad we brought light coats with us which made the wind less of an issue. Still enjoyed the beaches but planned the location after checking the wind direction every morning. Took the boat for a day trip to Stanial Cay. Trip over was beautiful and easy to navigate if you keep and eye our for reefs. The Yacht Club was fun and had a good crowd at noon. New supply store on the island is the best place to stock up. Every day brought something new. Viewed many new sea creatures both from the shore as well as snorkeling. Snorkeled on the east side of the island. Great things to see but keep an eye out for sharks. Went to Harvey Cay to Bone Fish but came back empty handed. Great location, but no fish this time. Looking forward to next year already.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: ONCE IS NOT ENOUGH EVEN TWICE YOU WOULD NOT SEE ALL TYHE SPOT SO JUST COME AND ENJOY

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• Wonderful stay in the Exumas

  Wonderful stay in the Exumas

  • Guest TK and crew
  • Date of stay 12/30/12
  • Review Submitted 01/29/13
  We spent two great weeks in the Exumas Ocean villa over new years. The property is perched between two beaches--one windswept and one in a calm bay, which was a wonderful location. We also had sun or shade and apleasant breeze on the wrap around porch. We could lie in bed and watch the sunrise or the boats sparkling in the bay so we were very pleased with the property. The added bonuses were features like the full washer and dryer, wireless internet connection andn the golf carts which were a riot to explore the island in. The property is a short distance to the village of Black Point where there is a few good restaurants and friendly store; the local coconut bread is fantastic and everyone was friendly and nice to us. Henry the owner of the property was very helpful with everything; even though Henry lives in Nassau he was always accessible and responsive to calls or emails and he has a wonderful property caretaker on the island, Santos. He also knows or is related to everyone so we always felt safe and all our needs of our diverse group of adults and a child taken care of. We rented his boat for a few days, which is highly recommended as is hiring a local guide for a day (we hired Renau, the brother of Raymond aka Breadboy). We explored the islands with their truly wonderful snorkling, we went swimming with the friendly nurse sharks at Compass Marina (with Michael Jordon , who was also hanging out there) , fed the swimming pigs, roamed deserted beaches. This gave us the confidence to do our own exploring using Henry's boat. There was lots to do in the area on days when we didnt just want to hang out at our own beautiful gazebo in front of this property. We cooked some of our own meals; we could buy fish caught by local fishermen and Henry stocked the house with some food for us and we brought some food from home as shopping on the island is limited.Some days we went out to eat and the food and service was good. Everything was just a fun five minute golf cart ride away from this property. We recommend this property for those who like to be away from the maddening crowd but also like to go off their own day trips exploring in non tourist spots.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: one you reach this villa you will see the wonders of the Exumas and what a house and it's view of the ocean and the banks

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• PARADISE

  PARADISE

  • Guest DIGGERS
  • Date of stay 12/22/12
  • Review Submitted 01/02/13
  WOW..ALL WE WANTED FOR CHRISTMAS WAS A REAL GOOD TAN!! BUT WE GOT SO MUCH MORE...THIS PLACE IS INCREDIBLE!! THE VILLA WAS PERFECT..AND THE BEST PLACE TO STAY ON THE ISLAND (MY OPINION) BECAUSE YOU HAVE THE BAY BEHIND THE HOUSE AND THE OCEAN IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE..THE VILLA WAS COZY AT NIGHT BECAUSE IT WAS A LIL CHILLY AT NIGHT BUT ALSO VERY COMFORTABLE AND BREEZY DURING THE DAY...THE VILLA WAS STOCKED WITH EVERYTHING YOU COULD POSSIBLY NEED..HENRY WAS THE GREATEST HOST..STOCKED THE VILLA WITH GROCERIES..BROUGHT US THE BOAT WITH 2 TANKS OF GAS..AND CHECKED ON US EVERYDAY..WE HAD THE GREATEST VACATION EVER...WE RENTED THE BOAT FOR 6 DAYS AND EXPLORED MANY ISLANDS...WE FED THE SWIMMMING PIGS AND IGUANAS..AND WE ATE LUCH EVERYDAY AT STANIEL CAY YACHT CLUB..AND ATE DINNER ALMOST EVERY NIGHT AT LORRAINES CAFE... THE FOOD WAS EXCELLENT AND THE PEOPLE ARE THE FRIENDLIEST YOU COULD EVER MEET..WE FOUND STARFISH,SAND DOLLARS AND CONCHS...WE SNORKELED IN THE THUNDERBALL GROTTO AND THAT WAS AMAZING!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND STAYING AT THE BLACKPOINT OCEAN VILLAS!! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED..I NEVER LEAVE REVIEWS BUT I WAS SO IMPRESSED WITH HENRY AND HIS VILLA I FELT I NEEDED TOO...ALSO YOU CAN NOT DESCRIBE HOW BEAUTIFUL THE WATER REALLY IS..THE PICTURES DONT EVEN REALLY DO IT JUSTICE...WE TRAVEL ALOT..AND HAVE BEEN TO MANY PLACES..NOTHING AS BEAUTIFUL AS THIS..

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

  Owner response: This is the place to come and enjoy the sun ,sand and the wonderful beaches the waters on the ocean and then the banks thanks , come and enjoy

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Fees:

• Taxes Not included

Cancellation policy:

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.