Vacation Rentals by Owner

Perfection!

Guest: Jim and Dee (Aledo, TX)
Date of Stay: 04/10/12 Review Submitted: 05/07/12

I highly recommend this place to all. The house has all the amenities needed for cooking, which we did, and for creature comfort. Very clean and comfortable. The beach out front is great and the water gin-clear. It is very private, enough so for all-over tanning, but not isolated to the point that you feel completely cut off from the world. It is very SAFE place (harder and harder to find in the Caribbean), and as beautiful as it gets. We snorkeled right out front and saw quite a few fish and lobster, and the kayak was a blast; that is, until the wind came up and continued at 30 MPH for several days. We were assured by locals that it was unusual, but made snorkeling and kayaking out of the question for several days. This place is great for honeymooners and retirees alike, as well as families and everyone else in between. We will definitely will go back!!

Owner response:James,Thank you for such a wonderful review, you described it perfectly- privacy, safety and tranquility are so important to me and my home provides that. I wish I could provide perfect beautiful weather everyday for everyone on vacation. Thank you again for such a nice review, Think sand between your toes! Michelle

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Paradise!

Guest: Georgia Crew (Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 03/03/12 Review Submitted: 03/11/12

My family went for Spring Break (there are three children -17, 15 and 11). We had a wondeful time. The pictures of the house and property do not do this place justice. It was gorgeous! We had very windy weather the first few days, so were not able to snorkel or kayak, but it was okay as we took the opportunity on those days to explore neighboring islands by ferry! It was amazing. By mid week, the wind died down and by the last two days of our trip the weather was perfect and we had a ball snorkeling and kayaking and enjoying The Nutty Mermaid. Michelle (the owner) and Joy and Mike (the caretakers) took great care of us and Dwight and Dianne (neighbors) even brought over a sailboard for my children to use. They loved it. Our location was quiet, but not too remote. Can not say enough about this wonderful house and beach! Thank you, Michelle!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.

Just want to share this

Guest: Mike
Date of Stay: 01/13/12 Review Submitted: 01/15/12

Hi Michlelle, It's crazy great. The pictures DO NOT do it justice at all. We were floored rolling out the back door onto that fantastic beach. We haven't left it since we unpacked the car. Dwight and Diana have been awesome. Dwight hooked me up with a hawaiian sling for the lobsters and that thing is downright lethal. I got 1 with a tickle stick and net in about an hour of chasing them around, at which point Dwight came down the beach and offered the sling. I got 2 more good sized lobster in no time and easily could have had more. I saw one that was easily the largest I've ever seen and I've lobstered many times in the Florida Keys. I swear it looked as big as a small dog. HUGE. He was lucky, as I already had more than enough for the two of us, so he was spared, although if he doesn't move on he may not be so lucky tomorrow. Needless to say we had lobster for dinner. Dwight also seems to like fishing more than a little and might head out with us to show us the ropes out on the water, which would be awesome for these two newbies to the area. I'll try your suggestion on the plankton tomorrow. I was out wandering a bit this evening, but didn't know about that, so I'll give that a whirl tomorrow. Cheers, Mike

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YOUR OWN PRIVATE PARADISE

Guest: Natalie (Charleston, SC)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 07/28/11

If you are looking for what feels like your own private island this is for you. I was shocked to see a woman walking her dog on the beach one day - I forgot we weren't the only people on this part of Abaco. However, a quick drive and you can be in "downtown" Marsh Harbor or Treasure Cay with lots to do and see. Renting a car is a must but thats no big deal and you can pick up your car at the airport. We found Nutty Mermaid to be perfect for a family retreat. Plenty of room (so we didnt feel on top of each other), kitchen supplies, floats, snorkel equipment, etc.(loved using the kayak). The upstairs apt is really neat with a fabulous view and the covered porch is perfect for enjoying an afternoon rain shower. I usually stay w/ friends on a sailboat so having A/C was an added bonus though we tried to be mindful of the high cost of electricity there. Michelle is very accommodating and friendly to deal with. Her maps and tips were all put to good use. Now that I am back at work I am daydreaming of endless hours floating in the beautiful clear blue water right in front of the house - paradise. I left my float for you.....have fun!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

I'm Hooked on The Nutty

Guest: JD (The Pocono Mountains of Pennsyvania)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 07/16/11

I spent 6 weeks there last year, and 5 this year. There is not a more secluded and beautiful beach house anywhere in the Abaco's. The owner is wonderful. The neighbors are amazingly friendly and helpful. And the price.........! Comparable beach houses in Treasure Cay (right up the road) are 10 to 20 times more expensive to rent and stacked one upon the other. Like I said last year... I'll be back. JD from the Pocono's

Owner response:It makes me so happy when guests keep coming back , one family calls it their beach home but without the work. I try my hardest to keep the price as low as I can because I know my guests have additional expenses, like car rental and food. There is so many great things at my home to do, kayaking, sailing, snorkeling, fishing and the view is magical, so when others enjoy it as much as I do it makes me happy. Think sand between your toes! Michelle

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Location, Location, Location!

Guest: Cindy (Deadwood, SD)
Date of Stay: 03/11/11 Review Submitted: 03/28/11

It just doesn't get any better than this! The Nutty Mermaid is a sweet vacation home with what feels like its own private beach with a little island a short distance off the shoreline. The open floorplan of the house and the three bedrooms, each with a king bed situated right under a picture window looking out over the beach, was perfect for our party of 3 couples. We enjoyed exploring the island and all the surrounding cays, but we all agreed that our favorite times were hanging around the Nuttly Mermaid. We all hope to make a return visit.

Owner response:I have had many guests that let me know that the pictures on line do not do the home justice, I am glad they enjoyed it so much! Hope to see them again soon,

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

The Great Escape

Guest: char (kasota mn )
Date of Stay: 02/25/11 Review Submitted: 08/01/11

Our stay lasted a week...and I enjoyed every minute of it.We felt so lucky to have our own beach front get-a-way.In the morning we would awake,have our breafast on the patio and take in the amazing view...and it was such a gift to be able to walk the beach each morning in search of new treasures,while enjoying the serenity of the crystal blue sea.We were fortunate enough to boat over to "Nippers" for lunch and a couple cocktails...listen to some music and enjoy the ocean.The home itself is very accomidating...spacious and very well kept up,both inside and out.On our arrival...I had made the comment that it felt like I had been there before,because the photos on "The Nutty Mermaid" website were so great as well as the information.We had a wonderful time...and I will truly never forget it.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

vacation at the nutty mermaid

Guest: charlie (kasota mn.)
Date of Stay: 02/25/11 Review Submitted: 08/01/11

what a beautiful place had a wonderful time and some freinds at work r going to rent it next year the place was clean the beach beautiful and had an awesome time

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Sand Between your Toes

Guest: Junko & Peter (Seattle, WA/USA)
Date of Stay: 01/16/11 Review Submitted: 02/05/11

The Nutty Mermaid is a great place to kick back and relax; peaceful, quite, and beautiful.. My wife & I stayed in the upstairs. Great for couples. The house is real nice. With a hop, skip, and a jump, you are in the water snorkeling, in the hammock enjoying your favorite drink, or on the beach enjoying the sun with sand between your toes. There are many rock-out-croppings to snorkel around . Plenty of fish and lobster. Michelle is a great person to work with. She has thought of everything that would help make the stay comfortable, enjoyable, and definitely a place to come back to. The neighbors are friendly and helpful. Would we stay here again? Definitely YES!! It would be our first choice.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

The Nutty Mermaid

Guest: bobamack1 (Scranton, PA, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/06/10 Review Submitted: 06/22/10

My brother has been staying at The Nutty Mermaid for several weeks. I just got back 2 weeks ago. I was only there for a week, however it seemed like I lived there all my life! It's heaven on earth! There is nothing like waking up with sun and walking off the back patio to the beach and snorkeling. It's like swimming in the most beautiful aquarium you can imagine! It's so private and tranquil! It really brought peace to my heart and soul. I truly was sad to leave and will be back the first chance I get! Everyone I met, wherever I went was happy and helpful. Michelle is the owner and one of the nicest people you could imagine. If you like animals there's a bonus, an adorable little dog called Boscoe who likes to romp with you on the beach! (She belongs to one of the neighbors.) The night skies are incredible for star gazing. You can see so much it really puts life in perspective! It's generally a 20 to 30 minute ride to Marsh Harbour and ferry rides to the outer cays for open air bars, restaurants, diving, more snorkeling and wonderful people. (First time I ever ate conch... fabulous! My mouth still waters!) I can't say enough about The Nutty Mermaid, except I can't wait to return! Enjoy!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

The Nutty Mermaid

Guest: bobamack1 (Scranton, PA, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/06/10 Review Submitted: 06/22/10

My brother has been staying at The Nutty Mermaid for several weeks. I just got back 2 weeks ago. I was only there for a week, however it seemed like I lived there all my life! It's heaven on earth! There is nothing like waking up with sun and walking off the back patio to the beach and snorkeling. It's like swimming in the most beautiful aquarium you can imagine! It's so private and tranquil! It really brought peace to my heart and soul. I truly was sad to leave and will be back the first chance I get! Everyone I met, wherever I went was happy and helpful. Michelle is the owner and one of the nicest people you could imagine. If you like animals there's a bonus, an adorable little dog called Boscoe who likes to romp with you on the beach! (She belongs to one of the neighbors.) The night skies are incredible for star gazing. You can see so much it really puts life in perspective! It's generally a 20 to 30 minute ride to Marsh Harbour and ferry rides to the outer cays for open air bars, restaurants, diving, more snorkeling and wonderful people. (First time I ever ate conch... fabulous! My mouth still waters!) I can't say enough about The Nutty Mermaid, except I can't wait to return! Enjoy!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

I now want to live in The Bahamas on Great abaco!

Guest: bobamack1 (Scranton, PA, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/06/10 Review Submitted: 06/19/10

My brother and best friend in the whole world recently lost his wife and came here for about 6 weeks to heal. I came down for a week and fell in love with all... The reefs, the people, the climate, it was so difficult to return home to Northeast PA. The home and the atmosphere of the islands and people truly cleansed my mind and attitude. I feel like a new man. I really want to move here forever. It truly is paradise on earth. It is so off the beaten track of the world I would take any job to come back here permanently. I'm a nurse but it does not matter. I would give up my entire life to live here. It's been a week since I returned home, however I think and dream of "The Nutty Mermaid" ever single moment of my life! The house and setting itself is magnificent! I can go on and on but you must experience the adventure for yourself to appreciate what I mean! Thank you Michelle! May God bless you and yours forever!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Pefect... Best beach house that I've ever rented!

Guest: JD (The Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 05/19/10 Review Submitted: 07/24/10

Talk about getting away from it... This is the place. I spent 6 weeks at the Mermaid. Privacy, seculsion, and pretty much your own private beach. The neighborhhod, (Leisure Lee), is very safe and the neighbors that I ran into are warm, friendly, and are more than happy to be of help. I spent hours snorkeling (equipment provided) and swimming daily. If your looking for a good time, Treasure Cay is only 10 minutes up the road. You can catch a snorkel or tank dive by boat there at Tresure Cay Divers. Unfortunatley, if you rent a home up there, there's little privacy and all tourist. I have allready made my resevation for next year. The Nutty Mermaid was a dream come true.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Stay at the Nutty Mermaid

Guest: Armand and Anne (Harpswell, Maine)
Date of Stay: 04/23/10 Review Submitted: 05/02/11

My wife and I stayed here for 8 days. We love this place. Great views of the sea of Abaco from our bedroom, soft sand leading to the very warm water, and to snorkeling if one was so inclined. A kayak made exploring the nearby coves and islands a pleasure. Located close to Treasure Cay and one of the ten best beaches in the world. And only a 20 minute drive from all the great restaurants in Marsh Harbour. We'd recommend Maxwell's as the grocery store to use...it has most anything you'd need...just like being home. We tried all the restaurants the owner recommended to us and enjoyed them all, especially Pete's in Little Harbour, a unique establishment. This is a great spot for a family outing or a romantic getaway. We highly recommend it!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

From Washington State

Guest: from Washington State (Shelton, Wa. USA)
Date of Stay: 02/23/10 Review Submitted: 06/20/10

The house and beach were exactly as listed on the web-site. In fact it was even more beautiful in person. The beach is a dream, and the house very comfortable. We enjoyed taking the ferries to local Islands. We went on a "girls outing", but it would be great for a family or romantic getaway. We found the lobster and conch abundant and tasty at several local restaurants. You do need to rent a car and then you are set to really enjoy all that Great Abaco Island has to offer. We also spent a lot of our time just enjoying the Nutty Mermaid and her beach. We found cooking at "home" and relaxing there very easy. Definitely plan on returning, next time with my husband.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

from Washington State

Guest: from Washington State (Shelton, Wa. USA)
Date of Stay: 02/23/10 Review Submitted: 06/20/10

The listing on the web site is very accurate, thus the house and beach were all that they were said to be. The Nuttty Mermaid is a great place to unwind and enjoy the fabulous waters of the Sea of Abaco. I found the neighborhood to be very friendly and helpful if you needed information or guidence of any kind. We found many great places to eat and explore. The ferry systems made it easy to Island hop. We combed the beach every day looking for shells and just enjoying it in general. You could get hooked on the Island way of life very easy!!!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Nutty Mermaid in the summer

Guest: teamkarst (Florida)
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 12/18/07

My family, myself, and friends had a great time at the Nutty Mermaid. We have been all over the Bahamas, and I do mean all over. We were a mix of tech divers, reef divers, beachcomers, snorklers, and boaters, and Nutty Mermaid had it all for us. Make no mistake, you will need a car, but those are easily arranged in the city. A perfect blend of privacy, with access to a "major" city, we really enjoyed the nite sky unpolluted by city lights, no noise, and a world class private beach. I'm not even a beach-goer, but this sandy beach in the back yard is unbeatable for small kids and adults alike. This is on the clear, brilliant, Sea of Abaco; the largest waves we had in our week were maybe 3 inches! The minor downsides are a few horseflys, and you will need to drive to a restaurant; no real public transportation out there. The use of some minutes on a local cellphone was an unexpected bonus. Highly recommended, and I hope to return.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.