KettleStone Luxury Villa - Unique Private Oceanfront with Seaside Pool & Dock

I looked for somewhere tropical to celebrate my birthday and found this listing. From beginning to end, it was an exceptional experience! The property is as beautiful as the pictures posted. Everyone was so awesome! Michelle took such great care of us, that I didn't want to leave. I loved getting to know her. If we needed anything, she was right there to help us. Thank you Michelle! You’re the best! We had K'lee cook my birthday dinner and it was phenomenal! They truly made it an unforgettable experience. We also had her cook our conch and all I can say is that I’ve never tasted conch that was prepared so well or ever tasted that good at any restaurant. Thanks to K’lee and her assistant for the delicious food! It was awesome! There’s a wood burning pizza oven on the property and we took advantage of that a couple of nights, which was phenomenal as well! Mike and K’lee come over and took care of prepping the wood burning oven, prepping and cooking the pizza. We took advantage of the SUV and went exploring a little to some of the blue holes and shelling. Mike was an awesome host! It wasn’t until the end of the trip that we realized he dived in the blue holes. When we headed back to Nassau, we overheard someone talking about the pizza that Mike makes, so apparently on the Island it’s well known how good it is! Again, I just want to say thank you to everyone for making this trip so special! Everyone had an awesome time!

Michael Hornby's talents are myriad. Regarding KettleStone, his first was to select this pristine location adjacent to The Tongue of the Ocean, with a stunning reef a stone's throw away. His second was to use his skills as a developer to design & create one of the most stunning custom craftsman Bahamian estates in Andros. Attention to detail is an understatement. KettleStone could comfortably rest on the cover of Architectural Digest.

Everything we wanted to do on our very active vacation was either on property, close by, or organized by our gracious host. As a hotelier, Michael knows the true meaning of service and hospitality. Michelle, our house maid, was a beautiful jewel who treated us like family.

We did not want for anything. This is hard to say for some well traveled, A-type personality, "want to do and see it all", kind of people. Without spoiling your future fun and discovering your own wonderful experience at KettleStone, let me say that if you are so lucky to be offered another of Michael's talents, making pizza, you will have been truly blessed. It was better than catching my first bonefish.

Kettlestone is a fantastic spot in the Bahamas! Go there and enjoy the peace of all the elements of nature, that the Kettlestone team, smilingly have under control.

Here is a few highlights :

*Yes, the home is fantastic with several private areas for large parties to spread out, I will not detail much on the home – it is a fortress and the pictures do not do it justice in regards to detailing the finer points of construction and casual luxury.

*The water is extraordinary, just a few steps from the back door and you are in a snorkeling, kayaking, fishing and boating paradise! There is a corral shelf that is just beyond the swimming pool and a few steps down the gradual terrace. The shelf emits about a mile from shore and doesn’t get deeper than (tide dependent)10 to 20 feet. This shallow area appears to run the length of the island, which is about 100 miles long. Bone fishing capital of the Caribbean, they say! We reef fished and caught enough snapper and grouper to feed ourselves and several families!

*The host and staff are fantastic in providing an environment of luxury in every way. I suggest that you buy groceries prior to arrival. Beyond that I highly recommend you let the staff prepare and serve meals based on their unique and creative abilities. There are not enough words to express how Kischalee's meals will enhance your experience. She takes the time to thoughtfully prepare each meal for your family. My 16 year old daughter said it was the best part of the trip. If you wish to open your heart and life with them , they are keen to express their openness and unique Bahamian ways, as well.

*The evenings there are magical. Although Andros Town and area is not on a register for “Stargazing”, the skies there are amazing! Just wait till the timers of the pool lights go off and presto - you are enveloped in one the most beautiful night skies you’ll ever witness!

* If you use the house vehicle to find crafts or wander around the island - get good directions! I have a feeling the locals remove the signs, just so we tourist will stop and talk!

* Tremendous for family time - Yeah, they have NETFLIX, WIFI and cell service, but it quickly becomes a last priority!

What can I say about KettleStone Villa's? WOW! We recently spent 10 days with two other couples at the villa and it is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. The view, the water, the house, I cannot even explain it, you have to go to appreciate it. We have been lucky enough in our lives to travel and this is a 10+ vacation spot. Our stay started with Mike greeting us at the airport, luggage looked after, a no muss and no fuss travel day. We were greeted by his staff and a bottle of champagne. The house is fabulous with many quiet spots to go to, or a great family area where we all gathered daily to relax, talk and laugh. Oh and laugh we did. Mike was there if we needed him and his house keeper Michette was the star attraction. We ran out of some food items and before we knew it, they were on the counter or in the frig. Michette is a warm and loving person who is there to make sure your stay is top notch. She helped with many of our questions, suggested several things to do, gave us great directions and reminded us daily to drive on the left side of the road. LOL. Hard to do when you come from Canada. She kept things clean with pride and told great stories about the islands and their beauty. She even brought over an island drum for my husband to play, some cow bells and an island head dress. We partied every day and she joined in and showed us some island dances. So much fun. I truly miss our visits with her. She even pitched in with the search when my husband went for a walk without telling anyone and ended up visiting with the locals and we thought he was lost. The 3 hour hunt that we still laugh about.

We had a spa day, a fishing day, a fire pizza night (to die for), a pig roast and grilled lobster , ate our catch of the day one night and a champagne lobster dish that was absolutely delicious. We felt like royalty. Kischalee, Mike's cook is like no other and her food and style out does any 5 star chef I have experienced in Canada. You would be wise to book her for your dinners, you will not be disappointed. Also pre purchase your groceries, it was the smartest thing we did. She made sure each one of us got to experience our favorite foods. The presentation and meal sizes were fabulous. She is an absolute doll. Mike we can not say enough about your staff or your home. We felt like the rich and famous for 10 beautiful days. This is a must if you travel, you will not regret it. See you soon, Venita and Chuck Saulnier.

We stayed at KettleStone for 9 nights with three couples. We read every review and had very high expectations before we arrived. Our stay was even better than we expected--so quiet and relaxing. Mike was an amazing host. He and Kaylee got our groceries before we arrived, so the kitchen was completely stocked, and he took care of our snorkeling and fishing reservations. He has it down to a science. We had Kaylee cook most of the evening meals for us, and she was simply amazing. She prepared, served, and cleaned up after the meal, paying careful attention to every detail. We ate at a restaurant one time but wished we would have stayed at the villa to enjoy Kaylee's food and fun, sweet presence. We found anther friend in Machette. She really cared about our experience and made sure we had everything we needed. In addition to off-site snorkeling and fishing, we spent time exploring the island beaches and blue holes. We enjoyed snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, and relaxing right on the property as well. The villa was even better than the pictures, which were incredible. I would highly recommend bringing a GoPro to help capture all of your memories. The amenities were so amazing that there was very little reason for us to ever leave the villa. Mike focused on the details, and he went out of his way to make sure we had everything we wanted. He and his staff made an already perfect vacation even better. Thank you, Mike, Michette and Kaylee for making this vacation so special for our group!