Location: Great Guana Cay, Abaco, Bahamas, Caribbean (180 miles east of W. Palm Beach Florida)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Tranquillity, our Bahamian house on Great Guana Cay is just that. A wonderfully tranquil, congenial home with all amenities one should expect for a completely comfortable experience. Specifically designed for the site by renowned architect Thomas Frost, the view takes advantage of both the Sea of Abaco, with its interesting islands as well as the Atlantic Ocean. The interior walls are all cypress and the floors are easy to care for ceramic tile.
Cross ventilation, five ceiling fans, including the porch, and central air conditioning assures year ‘round comfort. The cathedral ceiling and seventeen feet of front window space affords a spectacular view of the Sea and landscape. From the living room one enters the most used space; a screened and tiled lanai. This brings one close to nature and the nightly sunsets over the Sea are in full view. Carefull watching may, on rare occasions, allow a glimpse of the illusive, but much sought after, “green flash.”
The main floor contains two bedrooms; one with queen sized bed and short-wave radio, the other with twin beds. Both with adjoining, full baths and there is also an enclosed out door shower.
The fully windowed loft and outdoor observation deck is reached by a spiral stair case which affords a 360 degree spectacular view of the Sea, Ocean, Settlement and the natural landscape. The loft contains a futon for quite relaxation, contemplation and napping.
The uniquely situated house allows for a vast diversity of plants and trees to flourish. Paths through the natural coral garden highlight young citrus, exotic fruit trees and bromeliads.
For swimming/snorkeling, our Sea of Abaco dock and the Ocean itself are but seconds away by foot.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: central air conditioning including the loft
- Washer: washer/dryer located in hallway next to guest room
- Dryer: see above
- Linens Provided: all necessary linen provided including face cloths, hand towels. bath and beach towels
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Queen size bed in master bed suite
- Twin/Single Bed: twin beds in guest room
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: satellite TV in living room
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: There are excellent taped plays and documentaries available
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: extensive jazz and clasical music collection available
- Shared Pool: in community
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: The kitchen has a small microwave, coffee maker, a blender, coffee grinder, and full size electric stove and refrigerator.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Pots and pans are ceiling hung. A pantry holding a small stock of pasta, soup, grain and beer is available for your use and replacement.
- Refrigerator: full size
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: wrap around porch
- Balcony: open observation deck off 3rd floor
- Lanai: screened lanai on first floor overlooking Sea of Abaco
- View/Location
- Beach View: unobstucted view of ocean beach on North side an equally good view of Sea of Abaco to the South - a 2 minute walk to either
- Ocean View
- Water View: view of Ocean and Sea
- Communications
- Telephone: free stateside phone at Nippers Beach Bar/ VCR for Island phone
- Free Long Distance: free stateside phone at Nippers Beach Bar/ VCR for Island phone
- Broadband Internet: available at local restaurant/beach bar
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): see above
- Other Amenities
- Ceiling fans, Satellite Radio, Tapes, CD, s and documentaries, Coffee Maker, coffee Grinder, Blender, Cooking Utensils provided with ceiling hung pots and pans, Water Filters, VHF (Island Phone) with list of residents and merchants, Clothes Line, Flash lights, Battery powered fluorescent light, ( in case of power failure), a small food supply, (canned goods, pasta), is available for use in pantry, please replace items used for next renter
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Biking
- Other Activities
- There is fishing, snorkeling and swimming in water unlike any other, One may explore the IslandGÇÖs 4 1/2 miles of spectacular white sand Ocean beach and adjacent reefs, swim from the dock in the Sea, or seek rare sea shells on nearby Shell Island, Dive Guana is a full service dive shop with rental gear, kayaks and bikes, Guana Grocery has well stocked shelves and Jackie Sands' home made bread, Nippers, an open air beach bar/restaurant with pool and water fall and Sunday Pig Roast, The Blue Water Grill, on the Sea of Abaco, makes a memorable evening, Captain EasyGÇÖs is a beautiful setting under ancient palms, Orchid Bay Marina and Restaurant also overlooks the Sea, Guana Seaside Village, a full service restaurant/bar with sea level pool, MiloGÇÖs stand sells seasonal fruits and vegetables, GÇÿTGÇÖ shirts and souvenirs, He is a sea of wisdom, Get acquainted with GuanaGÇÖs own historian
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
There is no rental deposit nor do we require a security fee; but only ask for your
ask for your sincere intention and full payment, by personal check,
30 days prior to occupancy.
$2000/week for 1-4 guests.
Special:(Sept-Oct)$1500/week for 1-4 guests
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Kitchen, Living Room & Stairway to Loft - Great Guana Cay, Abaco, Bahamas, Caribbean - Vacation Real Estate Rental
- "Tranquility" - Great Guana Cay - a home with a view of the Sea and Ocean - Great Guana Cay, Abaco, Bahamas, Caribbean - Vacation Real Estate Rental
- "Our" secluded beach - 4 1/2 miles long - Great Guana Cay, Abaco, Bahamas, Caribbean - Vacation Real Estate Rental
- Sunset Over Sea of Abaco from "Tranquillity" Porch
- Restful Loft with 360 degree view of the Ocean, Sea, village and Island
- Living Room and Screened Porch overlooking Sea of Abaco
- Sunday Island visitors - Fishers Bay, Sea of Abaco - View from Porch
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Positive Rating
Jenni and I absolutely loved your home on Guana. We have been going to Guana two to four times a year for the past 6 years and have stayed in various rental homes over that period. Your home had the best "feel" of any place we have stayed. What a wonderful place. We had no difficulties or problems of any kind, other than trying to stop talking about the fantastic view.Jon/Jennifer Coats
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Thomas, the stay was wonderful. Your cottage is beautiful and the garden in incredible. We had such a wonderful time there and it will be the focus of such wonderful memories. The wedding was great, barefoot on the beach with the reception at blue water. All my friends and family had a great time and loved Guana. We will surely be back for another visit.
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Hi Thomas, You have a marvelous place! While folks in the settlement were firing up the A/C, we were enjoying the refreshing breeze on Hermit's Peak. Good news. A cold front passed on Thursday, with enough rain to overfill the cistern. What a treat to find a few plump tomatoes ripening on the vine to welcome us! Your gardens are breathtaking. We brought home ideas for our own, since our place is in need of revamping after being torn up from the hurricanes over the past few years. I especially enjoyed the outside shower. It's roomy enough to be transformed into a handicapped shower, with the use of a plastic chair from the screen room. Tranquility has everything we look for in a vacation rental. We look forward to returning. Thanks, Patty
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Thomas - Our stay was most enjoyable and the weather was great - mid to upper 70s and sunny on most days. Your home and property are exquisite. With the boat from Waterways we were able to explore Treasure, shell island, MOW, Elbow and Lubbers. Snorkeling on Fowl Cay was fantastic!
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Mr Tunney, We really enjoyed our stay in your house despite Tropical Storm Rita chasing us out a bit early. The vegatation was lovely and the house had a positive energy. The dock was convenient. The beach looked nice, but because of the September wind, the waves were monstrous, so we didn't swim in the Atlantic side. Guana was easy to get to and from and all the nearby islands were awesome to visit as well. Thanks for your hospitality--Amy and Steve -Amy and Steve Hillerson, St Petersburg, Fl Homeowner Response: Hi folks - Thank you so much for your very generous note. I was really squeezing for good Bahamian weather for you but, somehow, lost my influence. Guess I will have to go back to the "Source.' Really sorry but you seem to weather , (no pun intended), the adverse conditions very well. Thanx much and hope we hear from you again - thomas
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We are in love with your home and thank you so much for the opportunity to enjoy such beauty. I love the quietness, and especially the wood inside. I can't believe this chance! So we are taking of it so well, and loving the chinese energy within the walls. I hope that all is well with you Peace, Nora
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Dear Mr. Tunney, Paul and I had a wonderful time on Guana and couldn't have chosen a better place to stay. We truly appreciate your sharing your wonderful home with us, it surpassed all expectations. From the moment we arrived and were picked up by Jackie, everything was perfect. We especially appreciated the view from the house and the spectacular gardens. We found your house to be in excellent shape and we look forward to staying there again. Thanks again, Sarah
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Thomas, The trip was fantastic. We didn't want to leave! We love your house and its wonderful view. The people there were fantastic, incredibly honest and very friendly. We had a greattime and really enjoyed visiting with the locals and avoiding the US citizens. I think often of moving to such a place for political asylum. Thanks very much again for accommodating us at the last minute. It was one of the very best trips we have ever had. David David A. Zacharias, Ph.D. Assistant Professor The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience University of Florida Departments of Neuroscience, Physiology and Pharmacology College of Medicine Faculty of The McKnight Brain Institute 9505 Ocean Shore Blvd. St. Augustine, Florida 32080-8610 Tele: 904 461 4021 Fax: 904 461 4052