From the minute you drive down the wooded "driveway" you are in a special place. the view is absolutely stunning. The house is 110% clean, and it's just so cozy. The house had everything we needed to cook some meals -- although the oven had serious issues while we were there & hope that gets fixed. The house is for the more adventurous family... The water outside is gorgeous. It is a rocky reef situation, and therefore attracts all kinds of fish. On day one, we had already seen a great barracuda and a nurse shark. This was a bit scary at first, but we tried to be more conscious as we were in the water. The SUP and kayaks provided are a fantastic way to enjoy the water, and were so appreciated.
This is definitely a 5-star home!!
A few things to keep in mind:
As many have stated -- THIS IS NOT A SANDY BEACH. there is sand as a "yard," but that ends when you approach the water. It is 100% rock for 1/3 of the yard into the water.
The casurina trees provide a host of bug life. We are covered with bites even now still itching, and we thought we had prepared for this. I think no matter how careful you are, given the trees and needles, you will be bit, even if the bugs normally don't "like you".
There is a neighbor right next door. To the right of the house is all wooded, but neighbor is just to the left and is also a rental. It was booked solid while we were there. This is not clear from photos but if you google map north of Tarpum Bay and find it, you see there are 4 houses in a row where this is.... just keep in mind if you are picturing absolute seclusion. I was not, because I had seen the 4 houses on google maps prior.
Overall -- we had SUCH a great time. THe location was perfect, we were close to Tarpum Bay to get fish and snorkel in their newly created reefs out of conch shells, and LIghthouse was only about 1.2 hours away, and Gregory Town PIneapple Tour at Eleuthera Farms was only 1 hour. Of course, it's only 10-15 min to Ten Bay, so we had to go there 3 times!
If you like island drinks, CocoJo (on Facebk) delivered AMAZING really reasonably priced pre-made cocktails sealed, they were such a hit - (Joannie is a delight at cocojo!).
If you want easy water access, and water sports and aren't scared off by some sting rays, barracuda and nurse sharks, then you're in for an adventure at Baha Mara. Thanks Joanne!