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"WOW!! What a fabulous vacation!!  Nearly every detail was perfect!  So much to do and see.  Our beach was perfectly private.  Saw a gorgeous turtle out by the reef every time we snorkeled there, and we saw a giant ray slowly swimming by - It was magnificent. The kids caught lizards, crabs, starfish, hermit crabs, and even a not so cute sea cucumber.  This was the perfect spot for their first trip to the ocean, and the perfect spot to make memories that they will remember for a lifetime.   --- And, there were no roller coasters, cartoon characters, neon lights, or theme parks to distract from the real fun! This truly is one of the last unspoiled pieces of paradise left --- as close as you can get to the way God intended it to be.   Harbour Island was a nice 1/2 day trip, Sip Sips is fabulous, as was the coconut bread at Arthur's Bakery.   Definitely grocery shop in Spanish Wells.   The big beach by Preacher's Cave was a blast, too - fun for playing in the waves.  Travelled down to Governor's Harbour - Glass Window Bridge was neat and so were the Hatchet Bay Caves - but other than that, nothing else was really that great, not worth leaving our little piece of paradise for.  If we could do this again (and God willing we will) we would go to Spanish Wells on Day 1 and stock up on supplies and spend the rest of the time right here at Turtle Cove at "OUR BEACH" - Maybe shoot over to Harbour Island to Sip Sips for lunch once or twice.  We don't want to go home.  We could stay here forever.  Great Place, Perfect Vacation!! Thanks Lorraine!!  Don't change a thing about Turtle Cove.  It's perfect!!  The Kerbers and Jackie Raber, Brighton, CO, USA (Guests of Turtle Cove rentals , North Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"Had a great two weeks in Paradise.  Walked the beach, got great sunset photos, kids and wife collected a lot of great shells.  Did some kayaking with the 2-man kayak, and saw a small nurse shark one day.  Took the fast ferry to Harbour Island.  We were glad to get back to Spanish Wells, which we like a lot better than Harbour Island.  Went on a tour with "Scuba" one day.  He took us to Preacher's Cave, Hatchet Cave, and another not well known cave on Eleuthera.  He also drove us to the Glass Window Bridge. He also took us out in the boat to do some snorkeling, and while there we saw seven dolphins with one young one that swam around the boat.  Had a great time that day.  It was the highlight of our trip. Scuba is highly recommended by the whole family. We ate at both the Snack Bar and the Generation Gap.   Both had good food.  Great cracked conch and conch chowder. Amazing, the night before we left we saw a beautiful Manta Ray next to shore.   Loved Sunnyside and Spanish Wells.  Ben Garechana & family, Salmon, Idaho, USA (Guests of Sunnyside Beach Villa vacation rentals Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"We had a wonderful, relaxiing week here at Conch Shell Beach Villa with our three children ages: 6, 8, 11.  The children spent long hours playing on the beach and searching for lizards and tree frogs in the garden. At low tide we enjoyed going out to a sand bar to the right of the villa to look for sting rays and conchs.  The children found an enormous sea star, sand dollars, and sea biscuit.  "Scuba" took us out for a great day of caving -  it was well worth the trip -- very interesting --- the Hatchet Bay cave is huge.   "Scuba" made us delicious conch salad much like the Spanish "ceviche".  One of the highlights of our trip was seeing "Rita" the pregnant manatee who lives in the creek-- she is friendly and eats brussell sprouts and 40 lettuces each day! We had wonderful homemade ice cream at Papa Scoops, but sadly they were only open on the weekend.  We are heading home relaxed and refreshed. The Knott Family, Mississauga, ON, Canada.   (Guests of Conch Shell Beach Villa vacation rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"Hi Lorraine, Hope this e-mail finds you well.  We are struggling to get back to Maine life with the rain/snow/sleet, 30s temperatures that we're getting right now.  Talk about going from one extreme to the other!  We'll get back down to earth eventually.  :0) Just wanted to drop a note to thank you for the help and info you gave us with the Sea Star Cottage, golf cart rentals, etc.  Made the settling in time much smoother which was much appreciated as we only had a few days.  We'll stay longer next time.  Anyway, we had a great time and are looking forward to coming back in 2 years.  We spent our first trip to the Bahamas in this charming little Sea Star Cottage and had a wonderful time. The Sea Star Cottage was perfect for the 2 of us and we loved that cozy little place. My husband and I were able to get away for a long weekend and had a relaxing time on the beach. We just loved Spanish Wells. . . the beach, the friendly people. We're planning on returning in 2012 with our two girls. Can't wait to come back! Thanks much. Jon and Jennifer Bell Bucksport, ME (Guests of Sea Star Cottage vacation rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"Our fourth bi-annual visit to Turtle Cove Eleuthera!  We were met with plenty of sunshine and warm surf, a wonderful escape from the cold and rainy Pennsylvania spring.  The boat is a must!   We swam with friendly dolphins and snorkled the Devil's Backbone Barrier Reef! Beautiful! Freshly speared grouper.... YUM!! As far as fishing is concerned....the dock in front of Turtle Cove is great for fishing for late night mutton snapper on an incoming tide. Food Value:  EXCELLENT. Current Point is the HONEY HOLE with snapper, bar jacks, grouper, yellow jack --- 16 flavors in all!  Got lucky and hooked a BIG ASS Bonefish.  Catch of the day is always the best dinner option.  So, we swam with friendly dolphins, saw an octopus, drank 12 cases of Kalik beer and ate about 12 loaves of BIG MAMA'S bread.  Fun was had by all again!  Thanks for another great visit.  Suzanne Huf, family, and friends Oxford, PA, USA (Guests of Turtle Cove vacation rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"If the idea of vacation is to stop---relax --- drop of the face of the earth --- Sunnyside Beach Villa is the place!! 1)  Do not miss sunrise from the porch, 2) sauteed lobster & crab on the porch,  3) the stars at night, 4) the hot tub at all times, 5) the low tide aquarium with 83 degree water, 6) the beach, the beach, the glorious beach.   We needed to get away from it all and this was the ideal place.   We had a great time.  Can't wait to come back.   The people are very friendly. I loved the one finger wave on the golf cart.  The best thing is the porch.  The view from Sunnyside's porch CANNOT be beat!!  I know the rest of you staying at Sunnyside after us will enjoy it as much as we have.  Sue Kearney and John Murphy, Boston, MA, USA  (Guests of Sunnyside Beach Villa vacation rentals Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"We've had an enjoyable week at Conch Shell Beach Villa.  We found conch, star fish, and even whole sand dollars.  Papa Scoops became almost a tradition.  We were trying different flavors each night.  There are many different recipes that you can learn from asking the natives. Interesting shopping : Julie's Shell Craft and Ponderosa Shell Shop.  The hammock is relaxing, and it is great when you look up and see the palm leaves and the blue skies.  Paradise.   Walking on the beach, exploring the ocean at low tide, and relaxing in the sun completes the "Bahamas feeling".  This vacation spot will be hard to beat.  We have enjoyed our stay at Conch Shell Beach Villa greatly.   Thank you.  The Greenes, Massena, NY, USA (Guests of Conch Shell Beach Villa vacation rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"Lorraine, It looks like at this point, we will not be visiting in July at all.  Frankly, I'm very disappointed, as I was very much looking forward to revisiting Turtle Cove Eleuthera again, which I consider the best holiday spot in The Bahamas.  I am determined to get back there, but it does not appear that will happen this year.  As soon as I'm able to get my little group reorganized, I'll be back in touch. I look forward to seeing you again in the near future.  Kind regards, Jack Harwood Sarasota, FL, USA (Guest of Turtle Cove vacation rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Hi Lorraine: Thank you!  We had another wonderful time in Spanish Wells, too bad it was over so soon. It is a perfect family destination and the kids are certainly good ambassadors in telling others about its magic. They are still talking about the manatee and wonder if her baby has arrived. The help and thoughtfulness you and your family provide are greatly appreciated. People like you are what make Spanish Wells so special. Hope to see you again. Sylvia Hodgetts, Singhampton, ON, Canada (Guests of Sunnyside Beach Villa vacation rentals Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas "

"Spanish Wells --- ahhhhhh!! a little daunting at first, but over the last nine days we have really grown to appreciate and enjoy this island out of time.   The beach at Sunnyside Beach Villa is secluded and lovely, and the view absolutely breathtaking.  Our kids 4 + 7 loved the water!   They made friends with Harry, an 11 year old down the street.  He was good company for our son.  We ventured to mainland Eleuthera, rented a car, and drove for two hours south. Not much to see except Preacher's Cave and its Big Beach.   We also took the day ferry to Harbour Island (Briland as the locals call it).  That was a great day, and recommended for a mid-week excursion.  We ate terrific fresh stone crabs and snapper from Capt. Ron and Scuba.  A great week, very relaxing, and a great change of pace to our hectic lives back home.  Loved it! Thanks for putting together a great trip, Lorraine.  Chris and Cindy Franck, Kennett Square, PA, USA (Guests of Sunnyside Beach Villa vacation rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"We had a wonderful time here in the Cove.  By the end of the week we were as slow as turtles, and that's saying something from a bunch of bean towners.  We saw:  dolphins, turtles, a man with a beer, sgt. majors, "Sexy" at the shopping center, sting rays, starfish, sheep, chickens, lizards, a great blue heron, many beautiful birds, bonefish, anemone, Hector, and Capt. Bird.  We caught a bunch of fish and many zzzzzzzs.  We ate: many sour oranged (lemonade or rather sour orange ade) tomatoes, broccolli, cabbage, peppers, watermelons, snapper, chicken, peas n' rice, banana bread from the Spanish Wells ferry.  We drove: jeep, boat, kayak, and bike.   We napped in and on:  beach, chaise, chair, dock, boat, couch, deck.   Thanks to Ron and Lorraine for a great experience and good advice.  We had so much fun and many adventures.  Best regards, The Kleiman Family, Milton, Mass., USA (Guests of Turtle Cove vacation rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"We had an enjoyable and relaxing one month stay at Sunnyside Beach Villa.  Many long beach walks.  We took the fast ferry to Harbour Island and had lunch at the Pink Sands Beach Bar, which was enjoyable, but we were happy to get back to Spanish Wells.  We loved walking along the harbour front and seeing the many fisherman and their activities there.  We enjoyed several lunches at the Snack Shack. We ate our fill of lobsters from Ron and Scuba.   We tried out the fitness center, which has plenty of machines and is quite cool on even the hottest days.   The deck and hot tub at Sunnyside Beach Villa are just terrific, a wonderful escape from the frozen north in the winter.  One surprise... not very many places accept credit cards, but we survived with the trusty ATM down the street.  Bill & Margaret, Door Co. , WI, USA.  (Guests of Sunnyside Beach Villa vacation rentals Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

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Our holiday seems a long time ago now and the suntan is wearing off but the memories are great! Pam Lintott, Cornwall, UK (Guest of Turtle Cove vacation rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"PARADISE FOUND ~ We loved the island, rented a boat and golf cart, had beautiful walks along the beach, jumped off the boat and swam with a family of dolphins!  Sunnyside Beach Villa is private and relaxing.  Loved the hammock.   We took the fast ferry to Harbour Island, but were happy to return to Spanish Wells and the friendly people.   We have great memories of our fantastic vacation at Sunnyside.  David, Jill, and Ashley Schwank, Monument, CO, USA ( Guests of Sunnyside Beach Villa vacation rentals Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"The first day at Turtle Cove we saw a turtle swimming off the dock!  We fed the fish, swam at our private beach, visited paw paw beach in Governor's Harbour, and Ben Bay Beach, just around the corner was beautiful and private.  We went for surfing lesson's with Surfer Tom and Surfer's Haven.  We walked around Harbour Island, saw the horses, ate and drank at Sip Sips.  Thanks for the private getaway.  We loved the friendly locals, the sounds of the wind through the palms, and the cute sheep and lizards.  The Spellman - Smith party, Seattle, WA, & NY, NY  (Guests of Turtle Cove vacation rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas )

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"We came to Sunnyside Beach Villa after spending three days at Atlantis.  What a refreshing change of pace!! Absolutely loved the beach and the beauty of Spanish Wells.  Enjoyed lobster and wahoo purchased on the wharf/ Bahamas Vacation Homes' dock.   We rented a golf cart to get around, and a car for one day on mainland Eleutehra.   Went to Harbour Island, and there we rented a golf cart for $20/hour!! Our kids had a blast! We easily saw Harbour Island in two hours. Had a wonderful lunch at the Pink Sands Hotel at the Blue Bar on the ocean.  At Pink Sands their cottage prices start at over $1000/night!!  We have enjoyed the slower pace at Sunnyside Beach Villa and Spanish Wells.   Paul & Darlene Lemmon, New Brunswich, Canada.  (Guests of Sunnyside Beach Villa vacation rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"Thank you for a great holiday! Turtle Cove Eleuthera was a perfect location, off the beaten track, 3 beaches all to ourselves, fresh coconuts and oranges, and all the sunsets and sunrises that you could ever wish for! Great..... and time just disappears and so does the worry of normal life! The Robinsons, Wirral, UK (Guests of Turtle Cove vacation rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"Sunnyside Is..... sun, sea, salt, sand, shells, seaweed, sunrises, seabreeze, snooze on the porch, strolling on the beach, seeing God's beautiful creation, solitude, serenity, swimming, snorkeling, superb snapper fishing, succulent seafood, sincere sweet people, sensational Spanish Wells vacation!! Bryant, Joan, and Joseph Skinner, Deland, FL, USA (Guests of Sunnyside Beach Villa vacation rentals Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"Great wonderful "Cove" Loved the beach and enjoyed Ben Bay Beach.  The house beach was the BEST.  Spent 2 1/2 days in Spanish Wells, we walked around the island and the beach was very calm.  We enjoyed the tomatoes!  Thanks for everything.  Larry Nelson, Springfield, Missouri, USA (Guests of Turtle Cove vacation rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"The six of us had a great time.  We found lots of sand dollars, sour oranges, mulberries, & coconuts. We saw lizards, snails, lots of sheep and baby lambs nursing, two nurse sharks and dolphins off the dock.  We caught lots of fish off the dock.  We loved Sip Sips on Harbour Island.  It opens at 11:30; get there early.  We also ate at Pink Sands -- excellent view!  There's good surf at Preacher's Cave.  The kids liked the cave as well.  The Fertigs, NY, NY, USA (Guests of Turtle Cove vacation rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"Dear Lorraine, Thank you for our week in paradise. Turtle Cove is everything you told us: and more! Privacy, relaxation, activities for adults and kids (boating, kayaking, swimming, biking, snorkeling, fishing, exploring, etc.,etc.) all from one spot. We visited Harbour Island and Spanish Wells, both lovely places for 1/2 to 1 day trip, but always found ourselves longing to be back at home at Turtle Cove. We visited several beaches during our stay, including the famous Pink Sand Beach on Harbour Island and the beautiful Spanish Wells beach. However, the best beach by far was just a few minute walk north of the villa at Turtle Cove - powdery white sand, placid, crystal clear, turquoise water and great snorkeling are just a few of the things that one will find at what our boys called "Our Beach". It was, for all practical purposes, our beach, as on all but one occasion, not another soul was seen. We have had the good fortune of being all over the Caribbean, Atlantic, and can honestly say that "Our Beach" is the best. Our last night here is filled with mixed feelings, happiness for having had such a wonderful vacation, and sadness for having to departin the morning. Yet, it is our happiness that is our deepest, strongest feeling that will most certainly lead us to return again to Turtle Cove. Thanks again Lorraine, and thanks to Capt. Ron (boat), and God Bless. Warmest regards, The LoFaro family, NJ, USA.  (Guests of Turtle Cove vacation rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"We have thoroughly enjoyed Turtle Cove and are sorry to see the week end. We travelled as far south as Ten Bay Beach where our kids were staying and we stopped atbeaches along the way, BUT, as has already been said, the best beaches by far are at Turtle Cove.   The menagerie at the end of the dock provided hours of entertainment.  We saw tons of fish, starfish, stingrays, a barracuda, and a sea turtle.  The birds and flowers were fun because they were so different from home.  We ate at Ma Ruby's on Harbour Island where many had the "Cheeseburger in Paradise".  Caught the BBQ in James Cistern & ate at the Rainbow Bay Restaurant where Dr. Seabreeze entertained us with his island favorites.  All were delicious.  Learned some history of the island by visiting Preacher's Cave and Spanish Wells.  Don't miss Ben Bay Beach.  It is beautiful.  We all look forward to coming back and are bringing back home wonderful memories & stories to tell.  Campbells, Grodal, & Koehne from Utah, Oklahoma, & Montana, USA.  (Guests of Turtle Cove vacation rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"We had a wonderful time in Spanish Wells.  Conch Shell Beach Villa is beautiful -- as is the beach of Spanish Wells.  We kayaked, fished, walked, and explored.  The fresh grouper and snapper was delicious.  Days were sunny - no rain - how could we go wrong?!  The people of Spanish Wells are very friendly and we just loved the accent! Ron, thank you for coming over whenever we called - you're a real character with lots of great stories.   Hope to be back soon to enjoy the house and your beautiful island, Spanish Wells.  Turtle at the Snack Bar was great -- not to mention the tasty conch chowder!  Many Thanks, The Adams,  Huntington, NY (Guests of Conch Shell Beach Villa vacation rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"What a wonderful little world this is!!  Truly a little Nirvana with people friendly, kind, and even patient enough to drop by to chat.   The town is clean, neat, and people driving at 15 - 20 mph as kids ride their bikes down the main roads. This is the way it should be!   The house is a beautiful place with room for all, a beautiful pool, deck, and beach.  Thanks for use of your home, boats, and car as well as all the help with info.  We will be back! The Chambers Family, Anchorage, Alaska, USA (Guests of Hidden Haven vacation rentals Russell Island Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"Dear Lorraine, Thanks for helping us find this great spot.  Turtle Cove was just the location that we were seeking - beautiful, comfortable, and most importantly PRIVATE .   Great naturist type, topless , clothing optional vacation. Great nude sunbathing --- no tan lines.   Perfect honeymoon!!  It was just us -- no distractions --- back to nature -- back to basics. RELAXATION! Exploring  and fishing with the rental boat was great. We found more deserted beaches and uninhabited islands! The jeep included with the rental was a huge plus considering how expensive the rental jeeps are on Eleuthera.  We really gave the kayak a workout each morning -- or it gave us a workout.  Jim caught a couple lobsters for dinner right out in front of the dock! What a man!!  Now we know we really do love each other and we made a great decision to get married and honeymoon at Turtle Cove. Thanks again.  We hope to be back for our first anniversary.  Jim and Sheri, FL, USA.  (Guests of Turtle Cove vacation rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"A great two week vacation for our families/grandchildren. A super deck and yard to enjoy. We loved the beach.  The house was great.  What a great spot! We saw lots of stingrays and we found lots of conch shells down at the beach.  The kids loved spending their days at the beach, and the adults loved happy hour on the deck! This is the best location on the beach! Good shelling. Some bonefishing and kayaking in the waves.  We are not looking forward to returning to snow and ice! We sure will miss Summer Breeze.  Hope to be back soon!  Misfeldt/Hodgetts/Listers from Corvallis, OR/ Singhampton, ON, Canada/Waterloo, ON, Canada.  (Guests of Summer Breeze Beach Villa vacation rentals Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"Very nice week at Hidden Haven.  Relaxing, pool was great.  Beach was nice.  Hammock was enjoyed.  We really liked the house and will come back again with more friends and family.  Ron was a big help with showing us the fishing holes and we were able to catch fish for dinner.  The house is very peaceful and we just enjoyed hanging out.  Swinging in the hammock on our own beach was great.  Got a lot of books read by all. We loved the beach park and swimming there. All in all a wonderful week.  We ate out and grilled at Hidden Haven. Thanks so much, we loved the house and our time at Spanish Wells. We'd like to rent the house again sometime. I'm not sure when, but we'll get in touch. Again, you made our stay so comfortable and we were so relaxed, it was hard to come back to our crazy lives.  We love Spanish Wells!!  Kathy, Chazz & Courtney Cox, Winter Park, FL, USA. (Guests of Hidden Haven vacation rental Russell Island Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"Lorraine, Sunnyside really has a million dollar view! We've seen enough of the world to appreciate Spanish Wells.  There aren't many places where you can leave doors unlocked, or where the neighbors check if you are OK after seeing your lights left on too late.  Thank you for making possible a great vacation with many memorable excursions: seeing rays and dolphins from Ron's boat, visiting the farms, ancient caves, remote beaches, and eating gourmet cooked fresh fish and conch.  The best part of our vacation was that it gave us a chance to meet you and your sons-- new members of our 'family'.  Next time we come down maybe we can go snorkeling and fishing and have supper from our catch together.  Love, Jay & Pam Olstad, Rhinebeck, NY.  (Guests of Sunnyside Beach Villa vacation rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Our visit to Turtle Cove was wonderful. Our favorite beach was the one at the end of the walking path. Preacher' s Cave was worth a look especially from the top; the view is amazing! Having the boat was a huge plus - fresh mahi mahi - yum - boat rides to the beach and to Devil's Backbone Barrier Reef. This is my son's first experience snorkeling (he is four years old). On Devil's Backbone, he was able to get up close to an unbelievable number of beautiful fish and coral. He swam for about 20 minutes with a 4' barracuda! Having been to a number of diving/snorkeling hot spots in the Caribbean, my husband and I agree that Devil's Backbone is definitely one of the best... shallow, crystal clear, and teaming with life! A great time had by all at Turtle Cove! We all hate to leave. Thank you. Julie, Chris, Alexis, and Hunter Dusio & Bob and Jan Chasse, Somerset, MA, USA. (Guests of Turtle Cove vacation rentals , North Eleuthera, Bahamas )"

"Dear Ron and Lorraine, This is a little late in coming, but we wanted to let you know how wonderful our stay at Turtle Cove was. We were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary, so we came by ourselves!!! Yay! This time we spent two weeks instead of just one. That's definitely the way to go. (unless of course we could do three weeks or a month) I think I could handle a one way ticket down there! We took off our watches...etc...:) and kept time by the Bo Hengy! What more do you need. It was either 10 am or 4 pm! We really had the best time. Finally found Ben Bay Beach and boy did we fall in love with it. What an awesome snorkeling spot. Spent time at Preacher's cave beach as well. Of course "Our Beach" was a given. And the boat got us across the bay to the sand flats. We also snorkled the whole inside of Man Island. We drove down to Governor's harbor one day just because we didn't do it the last time. We won't do it the next time though...just not worth it. We enjoyed Gregory Town. Pam at Island Made gift shop is a hoot!! She told us about a little "out of the way "beach (holiday beach) which was really nice (but the waves were very large). Anyway, suffice to say next time we won't bother leaving Turtle Cove. The boat gives access to everything we need. We have reluctantly begun sharing info about eleuthera with friends. You know... some things you kind of want to be a little selfish with. Thank you for Turtle Cove and the PRIVACY that it gives. You just can't find it anywhere anymore. We'll be back! Steve and Debbie Rhoads, Bowie, MD, USA (Guests of Turtle Cove vacation rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"We arrived late our first night to this wonderful piece of heaven.  Our next few days were spent getting used to island life.  The grocery store at the Bluff had everything you would need and then some.  We found out early in the trip that we have our first grandchild on the way.  (A future island hopper on the way!)  It seems to be lunch out and dinner in is the best way to go.   Beer tends to be expensive, but liquor is cheap. So, if you can handle it, stick to the latter.   The boat was a great asset.  We took it to Harbour Island for lunch and sightseeing, and it was nice to see how the islanders live.   Nearby Devil's Backbone was some of the best snorkeling to be seen anywhere.  The locals are very nice and willing to help in any way they can.   Take a day and drive south to the other end of the island.   Nice spots for lunch: Sunset Inn on Eluthera,  The Generation Gap on Spanish Wells, Angela's Starfish restaurant on Harbour Island, and for dinner just a bit south of Turtle Cove, The Cove, $$$ - Wonderful food, but a bit pricey.   Thank you Ron and Lorraine for this experience, and there is not much more that we could ask for.  We will return soon and look forward to many future trips together as a family.  P.S. We are flying home to a giant snow storm :( .  Heims/Nichols, West Virginia, USA  (Guests of Turtle Cove vacation rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

""Captain's Log:  Sue Ross -- what a babe! NO TAN LINES!  This is a beautiful spot and we have had a great week. Best meal was Sip Sips on Harbour Island.  Arthur's Bakery has great desserts.  The Cove Hotel has wonderful food --- almost to Gregory Town on right side of road.   A beautiful view and very clean.  Kathy's Bakery across the street from Spanish Wells Food Fair has good desserts - great coconut pies, and very good Johnny cakes --- good cookies, too - oatmeal and chocolate chip.   Great banana buns on the ferry were only $1.00.  Yummy!  Wish we had rented a boat to explore around some more.  Enjoyed seeing the lambs and sheep in the farms near Turtle Cove.  We loved all the fresh fruits and veggies at Turtle Cove. Great clothing optional naturist vacation. Terrific topless & nude sunbathing on fantastic nude beaches.  Thanks for everything.  The Jacobs, Moores, Granders, Sue Ross, and Suzie"  VA, USA  (Guests of Turtle Cove vacation rentals, North Eleuthera Bahamas )  "

"We started almost every morning with a walk on the beach around 6:30 a.m. We always made fresh footprints, so no one was earlier than us.  We had great fun snorkeling over the grass off the point to the west.  Saw a manta ray, several conchs, and many fish!  (Also, went at night with flashlights.)  We kayaked to the islands off the point and snorkeled all around them. Saw lots of cool fish and rock formations.  We dove with Ocean Fox off of Harbour Island one day which was awesome!  Other days we snorkeled the Devil's Backbone Barrier Reef from our own rental boat!  We took the fast ferry and spent the day in Harbour Island, which was okay.   The lunch at Ma Ruby's was great.  Capt. Ron was great and helpful.  Hoping future guest have as much fun as we did!  Frank & Lisa Bonds, Jackson, MS, USA (Guests of Summer Breeze Beach Villa vacation rental, Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Hi Lorraine, Just wanted to say thanks again for a great place....perfect for a relaxing, wonderful honeymoon.  Capt. Ron was extremely helpful and informative. The sunrises and sunsets were great and the beach as desolate and beautiful as any we've seen.  Locals were nothing but nice and we thoroughly enjoyed the one finger wave.  Went fishing and caught some yellow and red fish.  There were amazingly beautiful rays right out in front of the villa.  We even had a local offer to take us lobster spearing in his boat.  What a blast!! Hope others enjoy their stay at Sunnyside as much as we did.  We will definitely come back for years to come and can't wait for the adventures that lie ahead.  Newlyweds J & K Pollard, Ventura, CA, USA (Guests of Sunnyside Beach Villa rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas )

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"Hello Lorraine, We are sad to be back in 10 degree weather, and more snow, snow, snow: So very much missing the great Sunnyside Beach Villa and the beach right at our feet. The place was fantastic. We enjoyed it beyond words. Thanking you again for such an excellent rental property; it was truly heavenly! Marcella Shepard, MA, USA. (Guest of Sunnyside Beach Villa vacation rental, Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas)"

"We loved our stay at Summer Breeze Beach Villa!  The house is very roomy and we had all we needed.  Huge back porch & beautiful beach.  There is this small structure out in the water that was a unique spot to snorkel.  Lots of srgt. major fish that would become our friends.   Great place to snorkel.   The water was warm and inviting.  Capt. Ron was great.  He showed us a lot.  We rented a boat and explored other islands.  We didn't venture too far, since all we needed was at Summer Breeze.   The golf cart was great. Hints:  Be sure to go to the duck pond at sunset!  Russell Island was great -- we picked limes (really sour oranges.)  Learning the tides was great.   Just relax and take it in.  We celebrated two birthdays at Summer Breeze and loved every minute.  Thanks Lorraine & Capt.  Brian Reed, Sarah Schackow, Susan Newton, Ken Newton, Michigan, USA (Guests of Summer Breeze Beach Villa vacation rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Read this informative news article which shows why Spanish Wells/Russell Island is a great place to vacation and invest 

 http://www.sidsnet.org/archives/other-newswire/2003/msg00554.html

This article, however, states that there are 1527 inhabitants in Spanish Wells, which makes it a very dense population.  However, the 1527 inhabitants are in Spanish Wells and Russell Island, which together are considered one community and more than twice the land mass.  Russell Island is larger than Spanish Wells, thus, the population is not very dense.  One can walk the 2.5 mile long beach and usually only see five to ten other persons on the entire beach. "

"I had the best summer ever.  I love the ocean. Me and my DAD caught some fish.  Anna Age: 6.   

We had a wonderful time here in Spanish Wells - snorkeling, swimming, and looking for shells.  The beach is great - nice & quiet. One night we went out to the beach to look at the stars.  They were so AMAZING! The sky was spattered with them, and it was great to see stars without all the lights from the streetlamps, cities, etc.  Be sure to try the Generation Gap restaurant.  The conch fritters are so good that you'll be fighting to get the last one.  Plus, the desserts are worth a taste.   Melissa Age: 13

Well? Does it get much better than this? This was our first time to Spanish Wells, and, hopefully, won't be out last.  We've had a great week. The entire family has had great fun with all the activities from snorkeling and fishing to kayaking and biking and a lot of stuff in between.  Snorkeling is great in many places, but especially behind Pierre Rock just off shore of the Conch Shell Beach Villa.  Ben Bay is also great. Water is sheltered and calm even on windy days and so is good even for younger kids.  (Anna is 6 and enjoyed the snorkeling.)  Visited Salt Kettle Beach also - great for beachcombing and shells. Learned the art of getting conchs out of the shell. If you are patient, you can catch bonefish from the Conch Shell Beach Villa boat while it is moored out front at or around low tide. Soldier crabs/hermit crabs make the best bait and can be gathered just off the beach in the dunes at night.  Good reef fishing behind Pierre Rock. Weather was great for us --beautiful with only occasional pleasant showers.   If you want to get away from the crowds and enjoy a beautiful seaside setting in peace and solitude, this is truly the place to be.  We've had a wonderful time at Conch Shell Beach Villa and we are already looking forward to return visits.  Jimmy Cobb & family, Bogart, GA, USA (Guests of Conch Shell Beach Villa vacation rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"We came to Spanish Wells to rest and get away from the exhaustion that arises in our busy lives.  After a week or relaxation, we both feel rejuvenated and are ready to go back to "real life" with renewed enthusiasm.   Summer Breeze Beach Villa has been a wonderful place to stay.  Most days we were hard pressed to summon any motivation to leave.  Everything is at Summer Breeze.  We've enjoyed long walks on the beach, gorgeous swimming, reading for hours and hours, listening to birds chirping, watching stars at night and much more.   The villa is well equipped and we cooked many fine meals there, most of them on the barbeque.   Lorraine was very responsive to our needs and ensured that our arrival was a welcome one.   Jacqueline & Michael Jordan, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.   (Guests of Summer Breeze Beach Villa vacation rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"Tomorrow is our last day and we are sad to leave the Conch Shell and Spanish Wells.  We have had a wonderful vacation.  We've been here a little over a week and feel like we're at home.  The house is terrific and has been absolutely perfect for our needs.  The boat has been the best thing.  We've been out exploring every day.  In the mornings, my husband and my teenage daughter have gone fishing - we have had fresh fish every day.  In the afternoons, we go exploring and snorkeling.  We've seen gorgeous corals, fish, sting rays, and turtles  --- It's awesome!! The people in town are friendly.   Buy fresh homemade bread at Kathy's Bakery  by 10:00 a.m. or she sells out.   We enjoyed our vacation at Conch Shell and we'll be back!! Rosy, Tony, Tony Jr., and Mandy, Miami, FL, USA.  (Guests of Conch Shell Beach Villa vacation rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"What a great time we had again.  We  have been here every year for 20 years.  It is a wonderful family island.  The people are wonderful and friendly.  Renting a golf cart is a must and the boat that came with the house was great.  We had fresh seafood every night.   We watched sunsets out in the boat. During the day, we were beaching, snorkeling, fishing.  We only had one rainy day, but enjoyed watching the rain on the beach.   It is a great time to spend with family.   The people here are the best in the world.   We have many lifetime friends here.  The boat worked very well. My wife had some non-vacation related medical problems and the doctor and nurse saw us after hours.  They were fantastic!   The reefs are full of edible critters.  I cannot say enough nice things about Ron and his helpful attitude. We will be back to Spanish Wells at least once per year, and, hopefully, buy or build a second house here!  Thanks, hope to be back down soon.  Jim, Shawn, Kent, Jamie, Katy Belle, Mobile, AL, USA.  (Guests of Conch Shell Beach Villa vacation rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"Lorraine, I wanted to write and express our extreme pleasure with our recent vacation in Eleuthera at the Turtle Cove. Everything and everyone couldn't have been better. We loved the house, the boat, the people, Capt. Ron, the lobster, your son, the reefs, the views, Hector -the farmer, Spanish Wells, Harbour Island, the fishing:. just every minute of every day was simply superb! We can't thank you enough for everything you did to make our stay enjoyable! My two boys are still talking about the "Turtle Cove." Our friends from NY keep emailing how it broke up a miserable winter for them. Thank you so much from all of us. We hope to return again soon and will definitely look you up again for a nice place to stay. Perhaps, we will just return to Turtle Cove again! Thank you again from all of us. John Connelly, CA, USA (Guests of Turtle Cove vacation rentals North Eleuthra Bahamas ) "

"Lorraine, we had another great time on Spanish Wells. Brought the whole family this time and they loved it. Great house because of its large size, the pool, and the dock. We ate well this trip thanks to the fishermen just across the channel - lobster, tuna, grouper - all fresh daily. Our children truly enjoyed the laind back, easy going life. By far Spanish Wells is the best island out of all the islands of the Bahamas! (We've been to Harbour Island, Eleuthera, and the Abacos.) Vacations are about rest, relaxation, and fun with the family; we had all of this and more! Hidden Haven was great and we were blessed with a wonderful week, a much needed "Spring Break"! Thanks to Capt. Ron for the boat. We will be back. The Smiths, Landenberg, PA, USA. (Guests of Hidden Haven vacation rentals, Russell Island Eleuthera Bahamas)"

"Dear Lorraine, We had a wonderful time at the Conch Shell Beach Villa!  Thanks for all your help with our trip to Spanish Wells. This was our fourth trip to Spanish Wells in 25 years.  The first being our honeymoon in October 1980.  Having use of the boat and kayak definitely gave us a new and different perspective.  Anyone that comes to the island and doesn't use a boat to explore and fish is crazy. We really enjoyed using the boat and the sea kayak.  We had a fantastic time snorkelling and puttering around in the boat. Scott speared several lobsters, which were delicious! The jeep was also great to have. Our time was mostly spent snorkeling on the reef in both shallow and deep water - fascinating and fantastic!  Of course, we also fished, ate at the Snack Bar, got take out food from Norma, watched spectacular fireworks, and explored our newly purchased property on Russell Island.  Hopefully, we will be building a house on there in the near future.  Thanks to Ron also for all his helpful suggestions on catching lobsters.  Hope to be able to come back again very soon.  We love Spanish Wells!  Many thanks The Rigsbys, GA, USA (Guests of Conch Shell Beach Villa vacation rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"Hidden Haven is definitely one of the best vacations that I have ever had!  I enjoyed the beautiful sights.  I didn't want to go home because of the relaxed atmosphere.   People here always make you feel welcome and aren't afraid to talk to you.  The island is clean and makes you feel safe.  Getting around the island is easy especially with so many modes of transportation.   The pool was a nice plus.  It was nice to be able to take the kayak out to the sand bar or the boat around the island.  It was easy to take out the golf cart to go to dinner or to get groceries.   There are great snorkeling sights and the water is warm. You can bet that we'll be back again!  Thank you.  The Daughertys, Orlando, FL, USA.  (Guests of Hidden Haven vacation rentals Russell Island Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"Hi Lorraine, I just wanted to send you a quick note thanking you for such an incredible vacation at Summer Breeze Beach Villa.  You, Ron, and "Scuba" Brian made us feel very welcome and we had one of the best vacations ever.  Spanish Wells was truly everything you promised us it would be.  Your family helped make our trip truly unforgettable. Everything was wondefurl  from the fishing trip with Scuba, to Ron's helpfullness, to the delicious mangoes from your farm. Thanks again for all your hard work and hospitality.  We hope to return to Spanish Wells soon!  John & Shanaz Diefendorf, Bellevue, WA, USA (Guests of Summer Breeze Beach Villa vacation rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Hi Lorraine,  Thank you again for all your help with the rental.  We had a wonderful vcation and the weather was beautiful.  Thanks again,  Norma Bacchiochi, Dover, MA, USA (Guests of Hidden Haven vacation rentals Russell Island Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

""This is our third trip to Spanish Wells.  Now we are buying! Summer Breeze Beach Villa is a great property to rent.  Loved the house! Very spacious!   The weather in Spanish Wells is a lot better than the 16 inches of snow back home.  We loved it here so much that we decided to buy a piece of property from Lorraine!  :)  We'll be bringing back the whole family this spring.  Capt. Ron and everyone in Spanish Wells are so friendly.  Great fish from the locals.  Get bread from Kathy's bakery - it's the best! Been to a lot of places including the Abacos, Eleuthera, Harbour Island, but the color of the water, beaches, the local people, and sunsets are the best in Spanish Wells!  Thanks, Mark & Carla Smith, PA, USA."  (Guests of Summer Breeze Beach Villa vacation rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas )   "

"8 days of paradise. The snorkeling around this island was fantastic - we saw lots of ocean friends! The people here are wonderful and so friendly. We are hoping tomorrow, the day we leave, is so windy and rainy we have to stay longer! This house is beautiful and so comfy. The decor around here is very artful - In fact, I'm taking some of the ideas home to my house. We tried the conch and really enjoyed the feast. We sure did enjoy our visit here. Jeff and LeeAnn, Redding, CA, USA (Guests of Sunnyside Beach Villa vacation rental, Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, Bahamas ) "

"Our fifth trip here. We love it. We plan to return yearly. The boat makes Conch Shell Beach Villa the perfect place to stay. Spanish Wells has all the conveniences needed (without the crime) which makes a perfect little town. We love swimming in front of the villa as well as snorkeling around the small islands. This year we stayed 10 days instead of our usual 7 and the extra three days made the trip even better. We enjoy our golf cart rides in the afternoons. Bob and Pam Bertrand, LA, USA. (Guests of Conch Shell Beach Villa vacation rental, Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas)"

"Lorraine, Great beach for kids! It was very quiet there in March.  The grocery store is big, clean, and very well stocked for The Bahamas.  Summer Breeze Beach Villa is very nice and spacious.  We caught lots of reef fish: snapper, grouper, and the ever present barracuda. A day trip to Harbour Island is well worth it for those who like to do some more shopping and eating out.  We didn't need anymore than a day there though.  The best snorkeling was at Pirate's Cove and behind Ragged Cay.   Capt. Ron was always reachable and very accommodating.   Thanks, Sweeneys, Tyns, and Karp from Boston and Colorado, USA.  (Guests of Summer Breeze Beach Villa rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"What a wonderful vacation we've had. This is paradise! We've been doing lots of exploring, biking, boating, and a lot of swimming. The reefs behind Pierre Rocks offered awesome snorkeling. Lots of beautiful fish! We went to Ben's Bay twice, and loved it! The boat was great, and we used it to go to Meek's Patch, Eleuthera, and lots of other places. Captain Ron taught us about the conch, and down at the marina we got some lobsters that tasted really great. We hope to be back again soon! Goldheim/Wennstrom, Sweden. (Guests of Conch Shell Beach Villa vacation rental, Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Hi Lorraine,  We had a great time as always at Turtle Cove.  Looking forward to coming back soon.  Thank you.  Suzanne Huf, Oxford, PA, USA (Guests of Turtle Cove vacation rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas )

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"Good Morning Lorraine!  We really enjoyed our stay at Conch Shell Beach Villa.  It is a wonderful villa.  All of us really enjoyed the island.  Thank you.  Have a wonderful day! Kelly Herbert, Austin, TX, USA (Guests of Conch Shell Beach Villa vacation rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"Lorraine, Hidden Haven was an excellent place and we really enjoyed our vacation.  We really enjoyed the house and the island.  Everything and everyone were so nice and we really appreciate Capt. Ron's and your hospitality.  We hope to plan another vacation down there soon.  Thanks again.  Kanaski family, Boynton Beach, FL (Guest of Hidden Haven vacation rentals Russell Island Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"We had so much fun! The people here are very nice!   The cats are sweet and love turkey.  Take the boat or kayak to the little island out front called Pierre Rock.  You will love it!  The Fry Family, Houston, TX, USA.  (Guests of Conch Shell Beach Villa vacation rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"Sunny all week.  Wow!  It was superb: the beach , the sun, the fishes in the water.  We found a new pet black cat.  We used the boat and snorkeled around the small islands facing the villa and saw a lot of fish, corals, and other amazing marine life.  We realized quickly that Eleuthera isn't buzzing with commercial activities, but this fact was not a problem for us, because we past the majority of the time on the beach or in the water.  It was really nice!  Charles, Grace, Paul, and William Barbiera, Quebec, Canada (Guests of Conch Shell Beach Villa vacation rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Lorraine,  We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful and peaceful paradise.   The privacy was wonderful.  By not having all the amenities of home, we were able to get back in touch with the beauty and pleasure of God's creation.  We also realized how spoiled we have become by dashing out to a super store to pick up anything we want any time we want.  This was a welcome break from the stress and chaos of every day life in the city.  I leave here being very thankful.  Thankful for all that I have and for God showing me what life is really all about --- the basics.   We enjoyed eating at the Eleuthera Airport, and Harbour Island at Ma Ruby's and Dunmore Deli.   Greg & Deb Daniel and Jake Hoskins, Tennessee, USA. (Guests of Turtle Cove vacation rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Lorraine, Thanks for allowing us to stay at the beautiful Conch Shell Beach Villa.  We had a great time.  Very relaxing.  The beach is ideal for the kids.  It was great seeing you guys again.  Austin, Corey, Fatima & Scott Brecht, Jupiter, FL, USA.  (Guests of Conch Shell Beach Villa vacation rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas.) "

"A wonderful adventure for a family vacation. We had three families here.  Children were 13, 10, 9, 7, 5, 2.5, 7 months.  They all had a blast!  We spent a lot of time at the beach which was a true paradise.  The kids renamed our beach "Angel's Point".  Some of our favorite finds were very large starfish,  sting rays of all sizes, sand dollars, and the small sharks.  We enjoyed having the boat to play and snorkel.   We also enjoyed lots of fresh lemonade made from fresh lemons from the trees.  We visited Spanish Wells for groceries.  I like the store at Bluff the best.  We also went into Harbour Island for a brief visit. The food was great!  All the locals were wonderful! We had a great time.  Blessings to Capt. Ron.  McDaniels, Dyals, Donnellys,  TN, TX, OR, USA (Guests of Turtle Cove vacation rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"Oh my- such a beautiful spot - people are very friendly - be prepared to wave to everyone. We ventured to the mainland, rented a car, had a wonderful time -lots of small towns, cool shops, sea glass, and beautiful shells. Cannot wait to come back! Todd and Sid, West Burke, Vermont, USA. (Guests of Sunnyside Beach Villa vacation rental , Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, Bahama Islands ) "

"We had a wonderful trip! We had a great time riding bikes and on the boat. We were on the boat every day and rode our bikes all the way along the island. (Brooke. Age: 10.) We found lots of conch shells, and some hermit crabs. We had a lot of fun! It was fun snorkeling. (Jennifer Age: 9.) We had a wonderful trip to Spanish Wells! The boat was awesome. We went on adventures every day. TheBahamasis definitely a water wonderland and the boat let us go on many expeditions that we otherwise would have missed. My favorite was Ben Bayon Eleuthera. It had beautiful beaches and snorkeling. The best snorkeling was behind Pierre Rock just off shore. During our week we found starfish, conch, sea urchins, crabs, and a sting ray. The house was really nice and well equipped with washer/dryer, microwave, and kitchen, utensils. What a beautiful island you live on! The vacation exceeded my expectations!! We will definitely return. Thank you Lorraine (and Capt Ron) for a wonderful vacation. Thanks so much for everything. Lisa Espenshcied, Ohio, USA. (Guests of Conch Shell Beach Villa vacation rental Spanish Wells Eluthera Bahamas)"

"Wow!  We can hardly believe that our two weeks are gone.  What a wonderful family vacation.  You truly get away from it all out here.  We rented a boat for the whole time, so we were able to really explore the area.  The kids loved our beach and dubbed it Naked Beach 1.  We found beach 2, 3, and 4 as well.  They will be shocked to get back to California beaches with cold rough water and bathing suits required!! We loved having the kayaks.  We saw starfish, sting rays, and lots of fish.  We had fun trying to fish.   Enjoyed a day on Spanish Wells, and went to Harbour Island and the pink sand beach several days. Loved Conch & Fries at the roadside take away stands.  Had lunch at Sip Sip Harbour Island --- beautiful view and good food -- a little expensive though.  It has been quite an experience being so remote, and a good lesson in conservation of water and electricity.  All in all we have loved the experience.  Turtle Cove is a treasure.  The locals have all been so friendly and so helpful.  We plan to be back one day.   Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful treasure with us.   Pearson family, Newport Beach, CA, USA.  (Guests of Turtle Cove vacation rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"Our third trip here. FANTASTIC!! Bonefish tailing on the last of the outgoing tides. Pierre Rock, Mangroves, and Sailboat Basin all had tailing bonefish! Chris and Lisa Wilson, Portland, OR, USA. (Guests of Conch Shell Beach Villa vacation rental, Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, Bahamas )"

"Had another great stay here! Good times with the boat. Loved the fruit and the garden. The swimming hole was loads of fun. Great to have the bikes. Sure we will be back soon.The Huf family, Oxford, PA, USA ( Guests of Turtle Cove vacation rentals North Eleuthera, Bahamas )"

"We had a lovely time at this beautiful home. The island is truly a paradise. Even the weather was cooperative. The children loved the beach, and the kayak was a blast. Ghost crabs on the beach were also a hit. My husband enjoyed bonefishing and found they would often be on the beach at dusk. It was a fantastic holiday and we hope to return. We had a lovely time; you have a wonderful little island, a true paradise. Bradford family, Mt. Uniacke, NS, Canada. (Guests of Conch Shell Beach Villa vacation rental, SpanishWells Eluethera Bahamas)"

"Wow!  Shocked at first, back to basics.  By the second day realized how hectic and stressed our lives are.   This vacation was very relaxing, had a wonderful time. The beachat the end of the trail is definitely worth the walk.  Seven Seas food was great.  The sting rays chase the kayaks.  Can't wait to come back.   Chance family, Clarksville, OH (Guests of Turtle Cove vacation rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"We had a wonderful week! Spanish Wells is our new "One Particular Harbour" and Conch Shell sure feels like home. The nearby flats are incredible. We waded the ones to the west, around the corner to Eleuthera, and especially the turtle grass one at Pierre Rock. At Pierre's you can follow tailing bonefish all the way from the sand patch just in front back to the little channel on a falling tide. Gotchas work best! We also had a lot of fun fishing for snapper and grouper over by the pompano farm off Russell Island, and by the rocks on the south side of the main entrance to the harbor. The boat, jeep, kayak, and bikes were all ideal. It was wonderful to have the ability to explore independently. Thank you for all your help. We will treasure our Conch Shell memories, and hope to come back again. Chuck, Kathy, and Charlie Flournoy, Lynchburg, VA, USA. (Guests of Conch Shell Beach Villa vacation rental, Spanish Wells, Eluthera , Bahama Islands )"

"Spanish Wells is most unique. The people are friendly and unhurried... a most laid-back community. The peace and quiet was greatly appreciated and enjoyed. The waters surrounding this island are beautiful... and the flowers - everywhere! We hope to return soon. Marilynn Hammac and Eddie Ralls. (Guests of Hidden Haven vacation rentals  Russell Island Eleuthera Bahamas)"

"We had a great time at Conch Shell! The house and the town of Spanish Wells were perfect for our family. What amazed me 10 years ago and continued on our recent trip was the industriousness of the residents. I knew we could come to Spanish Wells and enjoy a beautiful, tropical environment while knowing any product or service we really needed was at hand. For example, although we brought plenty of baby formula, Spanish Wells Food Fair stocked the formula we use at a lower cost than we buy it for at home in the U.S.! Between the three grocery stores, multiple restaurants, and various stores there's everything that is needed. Spanish Wells is a charming town and it has it all including a beautiful beach! Our ten month old son enjoyed the beach so much, he fell asleep by 7:00 p.m. every night, which was nice and gave us parents a break! We went to Harbour Island by ferry one day, which was nice. We ate at every restaurant ? from pizzas to lobsters. There was a lunar eclipse during our visit, which was awesome to see from the vantage point of significantly less night ambient light. Where we live, the stars don't seem nearly as bright. We had a wonderful trip and Conch Shell, Spanish Wells worked out wonderfully. We are not looking forward to going back to cold weather! Kathy, Barry, and Dan, Bowie, MD, U.S.A. (Guests of Conch Shell Beach Villa rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"The two of us had a wonderful time. Great place, weather, and quietness! Million dollar view!! You just can't get any closer to the beach. We enjoyed taking the boat to the cove at Ridley Head. We saw dolphins and lots of fish. Capt. Ron was most helpful. We had a great time and hope to return. Carla and Mark Smith, Landenberg, PA, USA. (Guests of Sunnyside Beach Villa rental  Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, Bahamas ) "

"Lorraine,

Wow! What a place! We have had a great time in this paradise!  It took me a couple days to lighten up and relax away from city life and then is seemed the week was gone --one week is not enough! Could have used more time snorkeling.  We loved the beach at the end of the trail -- "Our Beach" saw a porcupine, fish, shark, barracuda, sting rays off the dock --- caught a couple grouper.  We spent a lot of time at Coral Sands Harbour Island, ate many meals at the Harbour Lounge (Yum!), Dunmore Deli, and our 14 year old loved the horse back riding on the beach at Coral Sands - only $20 -- the best deal in town -- but some of the horses were pretty wild.  The 17 and 15 year olds loved the night life at Gusty's -- It was hard to divide the day --- used every minute.  Thanks so much for a great vacation!  Jordan Piland & family, USA (Guests of Turtle Cove vacation rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"We just finished a 10 day vacation at Conch Shell Beach Villa. Spanish Wells is a relaxing, laid-back place; the perfect place to get away from it all. The villa was perfect for the two of us. Having the boat, kayak, and bicycles were a definite plus. Bicycles were essential for getting around the island. We used the boat every day. Great snorkeling spots behind Pierre Rock and off Preacher's Cave and Ben Bay in North Eleuthera. A day trip to Harbour Island on the BoHengy is also a fun outing. The scenery is truly spectacular. The many island flowers and the turquoise shades of the ocean are incredible to see. This was truly a beautiful place to vacation. We had a great time during our stay at Conch Shell on Spanish Wells. Everything was exactly as promised for the villa. Thanks for all of your help. We will be certain to mention your service to our friends. The Shevells, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Guests of Conch Shell Beach Villa rental, SpanishWells, Eluthra , Bahama Islands )"

"Turtle Cove is wonderful!! It is our second time in the Bahamas, but our first time on Eleuthera. We are so sad to leave. The fruit off the trees was great!! Preacher's Cave was very interesting. The boat was a blast. We used it to go snorkeling and over to Harbour Island. We watched many beautiful sunsets from the dock, and saw many rays, fish, and starfish. We had great meals out on Eleuthera, Harbour Island, and Spanish Wells. Our whole vacation was just wonderful, but we loved coming home to Turtle Cove the most. We love Turtle Cove! Ally, Carly, Mike, and Maureen Margolis, Wilbraham, Massachusetts, USA. (Guests of Turtle Cove self cartering lets North Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"It's been an exceptional week at the "Conch Shell"! The house was impeccably clean and equipped with everything to fill our needs. No ironing board --- I'm sure the fish and lobsters never noticed the wrinkles ? and the kind hearted locals were a whole lot more interested in wishing us a nice day. Engaging in conversations with the Spanish Wells residents was reminiscent of Europe and/or stepping back in time. We have learned how to properly split a lobster for grilling. We have every intention of returning to our new home away from home! We will never forget our sunset beach walks. Barry & Gail, Fairport, NY, USA. (Guests of Conch Shell Beach Villa rental , Spanish Wells , Eluethera, Bahamas ) "

"We both marveled at how the sea view became more beautiful with each passing day. We enjoyed learning how things work on the island. We got fresh fish from Bernie and Chuck around 2:00 p.m. each day at their dock, which is close to the bridge to Russell Island. Tara and Jim, PA, USA. (Guests of Sunnyside Beach Villa rental, Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, Bahamas )"

"We arrived with some trepidation - it was very hot and humid. We awoke the following morning in Paradise! We have snorkeled, swam, boated, and visited Harbour Island and Spanish Wells. Josh (9) and Connor (7) would love to live here! Many mangoes and sour oranges to pick. Two small pet sharks visited daily (renamed Sam and Sammy). Some of our best snorkeling was right here at the dock. We caught small grouper and snapper off the dock and cooked them for dinner. We also ate out - Good food at Purple Mae and Seven Seas. We bought extra and just warmed it for supper - we are on vacation! Many thanks. The Casons, Virginia, USA. (Guests of Turtle Cove rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Had a great time! Loved snorkeling, swimming on beautiful beaches in the area, riding around in golf carts, visiting Harbour Island, catching lobster, fish, and conch, swimming in the pool, Kathy's Bakery, The Gap... and more... The McGraws, Stringers, and Fuseliers' LA, USA. (Guests of Hidden Haven rentals , Russell Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas  )"

"We have spent a wonderful vacation at Sunnyside Beach Villa. This villa has absolutely the best panoramic views of the lagoon. This villa is very comfortable and we really liked it. We saw dolphins in the creek and various beautiful fish on the barrier reef. We hope to be able to return. Please thank Ron for the conch and lobster. We had a really great time! The Schinellis, Milano, Italy. (Guests of Sunnyside Beach Villa rentals , Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Hello Lorraine, Re-entry into work has been difficult - we are still glowing from the adventure on Russell Island. I wanted to write you and thank you again for helping set this trip up. Everyone in my party has nothing but good things to say about Hidden Haven and the friendly people of Spanish Wells. Thanks for the great time you put together for us. I have several friends who are interested and may be contacting you. As I mentioned before, we're saving our money for another trip! The Kaufman Crew, Corvalis, OR, USA (Guests of Hidden Haven lets, Russell Island Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Our stay at Seagrapes was wonderful!! The house is so nice and very deceiving from the outside. It is a beautiful, spacious home and well kept. The caretaker was very sweet and I was thankful to meet her. It was wonderful being on the island again, and I pray that it is God's will to come back to the island next summer for a stay of two weeks. My daughter, Layla, enjoyed the island very much and the friendliness of the people. Valencia and Minnell also enjoyed being there. It was a wonderful experience for them. Jamila Hassan, Madison, VA, USA. (Guests of Seagrapes rental , Spanish Wells Eluethera Bahamas )"

"Great week! Lovely place! We were catching fish right off the dock! The kids learned how to kayak! Best of all... I caught a great tan while Boston had -3 degrees!!! Wish we were staying another week! Daniel, Deb, Sam, and Taylor Sheahan, Boston, MA, USA. (Guests of Hidden Haven self catering holiday lets , Russell Island Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"We had a wonderful vacation at Conch Shell! This is our third trip to Spanish Wells and it tops itself every time. Suggestions to other guests: Take the motorboat to Meek's Patch. It has two secluded beaches with picnic tables and lounge chairs. Check out the Atlantic side of Egg Island. There are many beautiful reefs to see with coral and fish of all kinds. The boat uses about three gallons of fuel per round trip. If you wish to do some fishing, hand lines are the things to use. For bait you can use conch slop or meat from the lobster heads. On land the golf carts are a good idea, but the bikes are great for exercise. Don't miss the side street scenery! Make sure the catch the sunsets at the beach! Have a great visit. We definitely did! The Hunnicuts, Marathon Key, Florida Keys, USA. (Guests of Conch Shell Beach Villa self catering holiday let , Spanish Wells , Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"Thanks for the villa. We all had a great vacation. Jim and Frank speared some lobsters on Wednesday, and kept us well supplied with fresh fish for dinner for the rest of the week. Capt. Ron's boat got a workout. Good fishing on both sides of the island. One day we went to Governor's Harbour in the car and back. Another day we took the fast ferry to Harbour Island and rode around Harbour Island on a golf cart. Harbour Island is not like this island. It is much busier, and the people are not nearly as friendly. We have renamed Harbour Island "Island of 10,000 golf carts." The beaches at Meek's Patch are nice, with good snorkeling on the west side. We all enjoyed Russell Island and Spanish Wells and we hope it stays this way. Jim and Brenda Crane, Exeter Maine, USA and Frank and Elaine Woodworth, Pittsfield, Maine, USA. (Guests of Hidden Haven rentals , Russell Island Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Our new favorite place to stay in Spanish Wells! Great bonefishing right out in front of the villa! Huge bonefish! Nice shallow beach for our son! Hot tub with a view! Paradise! Kirsten, Fred, and Fisher Clark & Susan Connolly, New Fairfield, CT, USA. (Guests of Sunnyside Beach Villa rentals Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"We had such a wonderful X-mas/New Years and we loved Turtle Cove and everything about it! Eleuthera is our favorite of the Bahamian out islands. We hope to be able to return again soon. Thanks for all of your help and we will always remember Turtle Cove for its beauty, its ideal location, and for being a perfect place for a family vacation. Laura Goldberg, Colorado Springs, CO, USA. (Guests of Turtle Cove self catering rentals , North Eleuthera, Bahamas )"

"We all had a wonderful family vacation. Capt. Ron was especially attentive and made our stay comfortable. The house is a lovely base to come home to after a day of adventures. The pool got quite a workout from the whole family. It was a toss up between the beach and the pool. In the morning some large local birds came by for a visit and a little sip of water. Being on the creek afforded us many fine views of the local boats. The Hobbs Family, Marietta, GA, USA (Guests of Hidden Haven rentals Russell Island, Bahamas )"

"It is our last day at Conch Shell and everyone is sad. We had a nice time here. The house was perfect for the five of us. Our 3 1/2 year old daughter loves it and is already asking when we will come back to her pink house. We enjoyed the beautiful beach very much. We went snorkeling and had frequent encounters with beautiful reef fish and sting rays. Once we saw dolphins, and as another highlight we saw a small nurse shark during one of our snorkeling tours. It was great to have the boat. This is a wonderful water world and a boat can take us anywhere. We explored Royal Island - very beautiful with nice beaches on the east side of the island. The two weeks we spent in Spanish Wells will be remembered. The people of Spanish Wells are friendly and open. We are Germans and live in Munich, near the Alps, in very beautiful surroundings, but will never forget the beautiful views we had from the terrace of this villa. We intend to return. Peggy Reichlmair and family, Germany. (Guests of Conch Shell Beach Villa rental, Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, Bahamas ) "

"Thank you for everything. We had a wonderful time and will be back - next time for two weeks. One week isn't enough. We'll be in touch. Best Wishes, The Clark family, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, U.S.A. (Guests of Hidden Haven rentals, Russell Island, Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"A famous artist that stayed at Hidden Haven was so inspired by his visit that he painted beautiful scenes from around Spanish Wells and Russell Island and left us with this poem: " Oh what a time at your Hidden Haven! South from the cold where we've been slavin', Sunny, warm waters and miles of bright sand, Right at our door step, and at our command, Gulls laughing each morning at some unknown joke, Water to plunge in for snorkel or soak, Plenty of sunshine and seasonal rain, Soft on the psyche and light on the brain, Fun for the children, a TV to view, They tried every channel, Three Hundred and Two! We had to rise early - five-thirty each morn, to turn off their viewing of triple X porn, Above and beyond - we liked most of all: No high rise condos, discos, or mall, Thanks for the memories that we'll be savin', Ten days of relaxing at your Hidden Haven." The Hutchinsons, Salem, MA, U.S.A. (Guests of Hidden Haven rent , Russell Island , Eleuthera Bahama Islands ) "

"This is our second trip to Turtle Cove. We love the place and its privacy. We've spent two weeks enjoying the house, the beach, the pier, and the garden. The weather was beautiful. As usual, the house is in perfect condition and has the exact dose of technology needed for having the best of both worlds. Our minds and bodies could relax and rest like in no other place. We adore Turtle Cove. Thank you. Pablo and Sylvia Venturino, NY, NY, U.S.A. (Guest of Turtle Cove rentals, North Eleuthera , Bahamas ) "

"We would like to book Watercolour for next year. Our stay this year was fabulous! Andy Hatch, Grafton, MA (Guests of Watercolour, Harbour Island Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"Conch Shell was wonderful! Fresh tuna from the local fishermen was excellent! The beach and grounds were perfect. The golf cart was an excellent idea. Harbour Island was a good day trip - Coral Sands lobster sandwiches were excellent. The people on Spanish Wells are clean, honest, and caring people. We are well rested. Jon boat and kayak function perfectly. We bought lobsters (excellent broiled) and stone crab claws. Seafood, conch, and turtle are delicious. Local restaurants serve lots of it. Look for the yellow cart near Food Fair selling fresh conch salad. We caught bonefish and barracudas. In summation, Conch Shell will always be out home of choice. Thank you. Allan Wiehn and friends, Mystic, CT, U.S.A. (Guests of Conch Shell Beach Villa rentals , Spanish Wells, Eluethera, Bahamas )"

"Hard to imagine a more tranquil or natural spot. The fresh fruit and fish were fabulous! A big thank you to Hector for his generosity. We will be back soon. Michael Simpson and family, England (Guests of Turtle Cove rentals , North Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Very enjoyable fort-night spent at Hidden Haven. Lovely house with cool bedrooms (necessary considering the hot weather here). We had a wonderful trip to Eleuthera during our second week. We drove around the island viewing the beautiful scenery. Recommended restaurants "Jack's Outback" and "The Gap" in Spanish Wells. Wonderful snorkeling can be had out under the bridge next to Hidden Haven. We really enjoyed our stay. The McWhinnie Family, Scotland. (Guests of Hidden Haven rentals , Russell Island Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

""Thanks for the southern hospitality! We had a great time being at Turtle Cove this past week with two families - total 10 people including 6 teenagers. The boys came armed with Hawiian slings. They speared daily - three different types of groupers and four different types of snappers. We didn't find that conch was plentiful on this trip, but managed to find four keepers on each diving trip. Rain or shine - we still headed to the reef on our two Boston whalers. In addition to the speared fish, we had 80 lb. test lines off the dock. We caught a 3' long (at least - no fish story) mutton snapper off the dock using conch for bait. We caught various other fish and put the carcasses in the trap only to catch more grouper in the trap! Needless to say, we all ate very well and had a fabulous time. All the beaches around Turtle Cove have gorgeous delicate pink sand! Anne and Robert Morris", Crystal Beach, FL, U.S.A. (Renters of Turtle Cove rentals , North Eleuthera Bahama Islands)"

""Just wanted to thank you again for your hospitality. This vacation exceeded every expectation we had. We will recommend Bahamas Vacation Homes to everyone we know!!! It was great to meet you in person and we trust we'll be back very soon. Thank you again. Wilson and Maryanne King " Hampton, NJ, U.S.A. (Guests of Hidden Haven lets for rent , Russell Island Eleuthera Bahamas )"

""First night, we ate at "You'll come back for more" - a local restaurant in the Bluff, North Eleuthera. Good local food with very friendly people. We loved the casual comfortable surroundings here at Turtle Cove, especially the pink sand beaches. The neighboring goats/sheep were a wonderful wild life touch. We also saw a boar in one of the fruit groves near the main road - but nothing compared to seeing "Sammy" a 4' shark who hung around the dock for about a week. We were much more interested in him than he was in us! We also saw a 4' sting ray. The kids found some lobsters. We did find the bakeries on Harbour Island and Spanish Wells - yum! Enjoyed the grill here at Turtle Cove, as well as the sundecks. We have stayed twice on Harbour Island at Runaway Hill, but I think we enjoyed our independence and doing our own thing at Turtle Cove even more. Thanks for the memories! Lynne and Jack Harwood & family", Sarasota, FL , U.S.A. (Guests of Turtle Cove rentals , North Eleuthera, Bahamas )"

"Hi Lorraine, I just thought I would write to tell you how much we enjoyed our stay. The house was lovely, weather brilliant, and beaches and surrounding area beautiful. "Captain Ron" made us feel very welcome and Jack has not stopped talking about him since we arrived home. Hope you received the money that we left for the shopping,we appreciated you doing this for us. Thanks for all your help and we would like to say that we have no hesitation in recommending your company to others. With regards, Kym Sargent, England (Guests of Seagrapes rental , Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Turtle Cove was the PERFECT get-away!! The crystal clear, turquoise, aqua waters won us over right away. The weather was outstanding for us... sun, sun, and more sun! We enjoyed watching a full moon rise - what a sight! It was like day time! A few nights scattered clouds gave us opportunities to see thousands of stars. The end of the pier or the upper deck are perfect for sky watching. We saw a big ray "vacuuming" around the end of the pier! LOTS of huge starfish between the pier and the first point to the left. We had a boat and found some awesome coral heads on the ocean side. At our beach we found lots of sand dollars right off the beach. The swimming there is great - calm, shallow, and private! Our sons, David (18) and Seth (15) rode the bikes to the Spanish Wells ferry and took them over with them. They liked tooling around Spanish Wells on bikes like the locals do! We ate at Seven Seas in Lower Bogue; conch burgers all around for us. They were good. We also tried Angela's Starfish on Harbour Island. It was fun. For us, this trip was more sun, sand, snorkeling, and privacy than it was for sightseeing. The boat is a MUST; there is so much to see and do. Turtle's Nest is so comfortable - a place we can truly relax. The top deck is my favorite place. As the old saying goes, "We shall return. Thank God for such a beautiful place to enjoy!" Steve and Debbie Rhoads, Washington, DC. (Guests of Turtle Cove self catering rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Our stay at "Conch Shell" is just what we had in mind. We had some great home cooked meals including yellow tail snapper caught out on the reef; with a salad, rice, and beans it was a meal fit for kings! We have really enjoyed all the delicious seafood, especially the lobsters. We loved biking to town and back on the "primo" bikes. We were biking fools! Kayak trips up to the point and into the creek were the highlights of our days. We took our trusty Jon boat out to the reef and snorkeled on some great coral heads. We saw huge schools of blue tang. We also saw a school of dolphins at the middle entrance to the creek. They swam so close to the boat, we could have touched them! Our golf cart was good transportation to town for groceries. It is really true - nothing is opened on Sundays except restaurants. We recommend the Anchor Snack Bar; try the cracked conch. It is very hard to leave and go back to snow and cold! The Burnham Family, Bailey's Harbor, Wisconsin, USA. (Guests of Conch Shell Beach Villa rental  Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, Bahama Islands .) "

"Had 7 beautiful days of weather. Enjoyed a bit of snorkeling and exploring several beaches. Kids favourite was other side of North Eleuthera...waves, dolphins, and sand dollars. Saw lots of fish. Awesome yard to enjoy. Very relaxing! Wonderful home and beautiful island! We had a great visit. Enjoyed the boat; good trip to Royal Island and N. Eleuthera. Snorkeling and beaches were very enjoyable. Spanish Wells is very unique - peaceful and relaxing. The MacElrevey Family, Delaware. (Guests of Hidden Haven rentals , Russell Island Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"We wanted you to know that we had a wonderful time visiting Spanish Wells. Thank you for the opportunity to stay in such a cute house. We loved taking the boat out every day. We will be back ... soon I hope! Love, Rob and Jana Gurley. Plano, TX, USA. (Guests at Pineapple Cottage rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Cathy and I wanted you and Capt. Ron to know what a great time we had a Spanish Wells. Thanks so much for everything. Your island is beautiful and everybody was very nice and helpful. The Sea Oats was a great place to stay--everything was just about perfect. Thanks again, I'm sure we'll be back as soon as we can. Dr. Al Thomson, Port St. Lucie, FL, USA. (Guests of SeaOats rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Now that we are back in the real world and settled in, we would just like to thank you for helping us have a truly enjoyable vacation! Seagrapes was wonderful (and purple - my favorite color!) We had a great time and hope to be back at Christmas. Debra Tracey, Hampton, VA, USA (Guests of Seagrapes rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"East End Cottage exceeded our expectations. The house has a fantastic view and is bright and cheery. We had a wonderful time and are anxious to return. Jane and Don Dusanic, IN, USA. (Guests of East End Cottage rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Just a short note to let you know we had a great time in Spanish Wells. We really enjoyed your island and found the Calithea Villa, Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, Bahamas to be a superb place to stay. In our opinion, it was much better than advertised. I have attached a photo of Capt. Ron and the Sinclair brothers. Take care. Sinclairs, Ontario, Canada."

"My vacation home, Parrot's Perch, exceeded my expectations. The pictures on the internet do not do justice to this home. It's much prettier. Amy Thiesen, GA, USA. (Guests of Parrot's Perch rentals Harbour Island Bahamas )"

"Calithea Villa rentals Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas was very clean - wonderful. The property was just beautifully landscaped! I just loved the gazebos with all the gorgeous flowers all around - a true Eden Paradise. Susan Bouchat/Denis Cloutier, MB, Canada."

"This was our best vacation. This is a beautiful spot. Wildlife in the sea and orchard, colorful fish, sea turtles, sharks, a family of dolphins swimming by, colorful birds andlizards. The same hummingbird said hello every morning. What a feeling to take the boat out and return to see only Turtle Cove in view all up and down the coast. The beaches are perfect and all ours! We may have eaten too much fruit, but when will we have an orchard to pick through again? Best of all was Ron's attentive, but unobtrusive help. Thanks for an unforgettable time. Ray Falconer and friends, Princeton, NJ, USA.  (Guests of Turtle Cove rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Pineapple Cottage has turned out to be exactly what we viewed on the internet and then some! The house is wonderful. We had wonderful weather. Spanish Wells has provided us with R & R that was much needed from our hectic jobs. The water and beaches are beautiful. We have done a lot of traveling overseas, S. Pacific, and Caribbean, but Spanish Wells is like no other place. My son loved the beach - the water was nice and shallow for him. He celebrated his second birthday here and had a blast. We rode the bicycles around the island. They were great! Every day my son asked for a bicycle ride. This vacation is everything we anticipated it would be and then some. A wonderful place to bring children. Hope to be back soon. Thank you. The White Family, West Grove, PA, USA. (Guests of Pineapple Cottage rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"We came to relax and "destress." Paul came in search of "bountiful bonefish." Our missions were accomplished. We're leaving feeling refreshed and renewed. Paul leaves satisfied having seen schools and schools of bonefish. (They were thick.) He also caught his first permit. All right in front of the cottage walking the flats! Thanks for the mangoes - delicious. Paul & Connee Kleine, Jacksonville, NC, USA. (Guests of Bonefish Cottage rental, Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, Bahamas.)"

"Lorraine, I was told that the condo was very close to the Atlantis - and it was, indeed, the closest!! We are very happy with the condo and the reservation service. N.M., Benicia, CA, USA. (Guest of Living In Paradise rentals , Paradise Island Bahamas )"

"Hi Lorraine, just a note to thank you for your help in finding Ocean Waves for us on Eleuthera. We had a relaxing pleasant week. We wished we could have had more time to laze around the house. We had a fine trip to Harbour Island, and enjoyed Eleuthera immensely, starting with the James Cistern Heritage celebration our first night there. We especially enjoyed the verandahs and the great views. We would have liked more tropical landscaping around the home. (Well, I guess we can't have everything.) Overall we had a great time. We especially enjoyed the hospitality of the caretakers. Thanks again for your help. Carole Silea, Berea, OH, USA.  (Guests of Ocean Waves rental , Governor's Harbour Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Lorraine was extremely helpful by providing a lot of information, not only about the properties but also about Spanish Wells. We found Spanish Wells to be a very friendly place and was a great spot for our vacation. Our homes met or exceeded our expectations. Mike Goldsmith, USA. (Guests of Sunrise Villa and Villa Gray, Spanish Wells, Eleuthera.)"

"We had a great time at Bay Paradise. Some of our friends will be calling you in the near future to book a home for their next vacation. Patricia Hamilton, Lawrence, KS, USA. (Guests of Bay Paradise rental ,  Ten Bay , Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Seems there are not enough words to describe this place. I'll just say - WOW!! We loved everything and ate our way through the orchards like a flock of locusts. The house, orchard, and beaches are incredible, and so was everything else we saw - Preacher's Cave, Rainbow Cliff, Whale Point, pineapples in Gregory Town, and Ocean Hole in Rock Sound. My advice is to never refuse a dirt road on Eleuthera. There's an adventure down every one. Michelle Sullivan, Boyre,VA, USA./ P.S. from Grandma - Remedy for keeping young: Go to Eleuthera with your kids and grand kids and stay at Turtle Cove. Barbara Guay.  (Guests of Turtle Cove rental North Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Nice little cottage for the money. Beautiful beaches. The cottage and the beaches are exactly as represented on-line. We felt we got our money's worth. We are definitely planning to go back. Extra special thanks to Lorraine for all her help. Tara Bryan, Columbus, OH, USA. (Guest of Pineapple Cottage rental, Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, Bahamas )"

"What a wonderful time to be had by all! We had so many great meals in the front with the music and the lights - felt like our own personal paradise. Capt. Ron showed us great snorkeling spots. We enjoyed our own boat for the week - had a lot to see and do. Lauren found great friends. We leave rested, relaxed, sunburnt and with many memories we will never forget. We are thankful to be able to share this piece of paradise. Rob, Michelle, & Lauren Baker, Georgia, USA. (Guests of Calithea Villa rental , Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Thanks for the info. We had a great trip. The cottage was very well equipped. The location was perfect. The convenience of being next to the grocery store and Kathy's Bakery was much appreciated. The beach was beautiful. The weather was very nice. It was enjoyable to watch the fireworks during Christmas/New Years. The only inconvenience was no liquor store on Spanish Wells. (You did mention to stock up on liquor and wine at the Spanish Wells ferry dock before coming over on the ferry.) We had a wonderful time and were glad we chose the more civilized location on Spanish Wells. Thank you. Robert Graham and Leslie Brown-Witt, Bernardsville, NJ, USA. (Guests of Paradise Cottage rental , Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, Bahama Islands )"

"The beach was great and the water clear and warm. The fresh fruits were delicious. Thanks Lorraine! Denease liked the sugar apples and I liked the star fruit. The cottage was quiet and peaceful. Boy, a week sure goes by quickly! Dave and Denease Prinold, Toronto, Canada. (Guests of Bonefish Cottage rental , Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, Bahamas )"

"We had a wonderful vacation! Loved the island! Loved the cottage! The caretaker was terrific! Loved the locals! Look forward to returning! Only one complaint - I think a few screens are needed. All in all we loved our vacation and we look forward to returning. Thank you for everything! Jean-Claude Alten, Englewood, NJ, USA. (Guests of Parrot's Perch Beach Cottage rental , Harbour Island Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"The villa was gorgeous and perfectly laid out for our party of eight. We had a wonderful vacation. The house, gardens, and beach were wonderful. The island was beautiful. The people were so friendly. S. Harms, CosCob, CT, USA. (Guests of Calithea Villa rentals , Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Turtle Cove exceeded our expectations. The use of the jeep and kayaks added greatly to the enjoyment of our vacation. The availability of fresh fruits and vegetables and seclusion make Turtle Cove an ideal home. It's hard to believe that the week passed by so quickly. I can't remember another vacation where each morning we purposely rose with the sun not only to witness its appearance but also not to miss any daylight hours. There seemed to be so much to do in a relaxing way. We went kayaking first thing each day while the bay was flat calm. We saw large red sea stars, herons, and egrets on our trip into the mangroves. We drove all the way down to Ten Bay Beach only to find that our beach was far superior. My favorite spot was the "salt water aquarium" under the dock which seemed to have a new arrival each time we looked. One of the highlights of our trip was seeing a green moray eel. We are planning a return trip. Gail Johann, Hovland, MN, USA.  (Guests of Turtle Cove rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Terrific bonefishing! One of our best vacations ever! Really used the boat! Mike Barnett, Mobile, AL, USA. (Guests of East End Cottage rental , Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, Bahamas )"

"We loved it here. The reefs straight out from the beach were breathtaking. We couldn't have seen them all in a year. Staghorn, sting rays, turtles, parrot fish ... you could stay forever. We had drinks at the Pink Sands Resort, Harbour Island - wonderful view. We had conch salad at Angela's Starfish Restaurant - YUM. Jack's Outback on Spanish Wells had delicious grouper and conch burgers. The best dinner of all, however, was the lobsters we caught! Sharpsteens and friends, South FL, USA. (Guests of Turtle Cove rentals ,  North Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"We really enjoyed our vacation in Spanish Wells. We would recommend the services of Bahamas Vacation Homes without hesitation. Walter Guptill, Nobleboro, ME, USA (Guests of Paradise Cottage rental, Spanish Wells, Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Watermelons, mangoes - wonderful! The beach is amazing. We spent most of our time there. Everyone we meet is very friendly and helpful. Harbour Island is very nice. Spanish Wells is quite exceptional. We have all had a relaxing break. Turtle Cove is a superb house in beautiful surroundings. We could have wished for nothing more. The Harrisons, Chorley, UK.  (Guests of Turtle Cove rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"Enjoyed the boat. Had a great time! Wenda Hunter, Farmington, ME, USA. (Guests of Seagrapes cottage rental , Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, Bahamas )"

"The home was beautiful. We had a great time on the island. The people of Spanish Wells are so nice. We island hopped on a boat we rented from Capt. Ron. (What a character!) We had fun. Just the vacation we needed. Kevin, Sherry, Tyler and Mikey, Woodinville, Washington, USA. (Guest of Calithea Villa rentals , Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahama Islands )"

"Bob found a good area and caught several snapper that were delicious. The walks, drives, boating and views are spectacular. Preacher's Cave is a beautiful spot. I thoroughly enjoyed finding so many treats in the gardens - watermelon, broccoli, cauliflower, oranges, and grapefruits. There is every color imagined in the hibiscus blooms near and around the house. They attracted beautiful butterflies and hummingbirds. Once in a while a mocking bird would sing a tune. We bought beautiful lobster tails from Spanish Wells that accompanied fresh tomatoes, cole slaw, and peas from the garden. A memorable dinner!! This has been paradise (even when windy) and we want to come back. Bob and Delia Montgomery, Lexington, KY, USA. (Guests or Turtle Cove rentals Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"The Pineapple Cottage and garden are exceptionally beautiful and restful. The beach is wonderful and we enjoyed quite a few days relaxing and soaking up the sun. We went to Harbour Island and down Eleuthera to explore one day, and, in our opinion, Spanish Wells is beyond compare! The vibrant colors of the sky, the water, the flowers, and the cottages are a true delight to the eyes of an Ohioan dulled by our gray skies. The hibiscus that were tucked into the shells in the house were a lovely welcome upon our arrival. Thanks. Pete & Susan Beck, Ackron, OH, USA.  (Guests of Pineapple Cottage rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas ) "

"We had a pleasant stay. Spanish Wells is a beautiful island. The island is quiet, peaceful, has great weather and friendly people. Spanish Wells is a great place to escape from the hustle, bustle world. We enjoyed sampling the fruit from your farm. Thanks for recommending Bernie and Chuck. We ate four meals of their delicious fresh fish. Bill and Holly Kowgios, Highland, MD, USA. (Guests of Bonefish Cottage rental , Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, Bahamas )"

"Lorraine, I just wanted to thank you for all your help in organizing our dream vacation. We enjoyed the house very much and all the wonderful things that went with it. Everything was perfect. Please also thank Ron. Everyone enjoyed meeting him and learning all that he had to tell us. We will definitely try to get back there as soon as we can. Sincerely, Jennifer Lambert and friends NJ, USA. (Guests of Turtle Cove rentals North Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"The house was perfect and the beach was the most beautiful beach I've ever seen. Thank you for making my first solo vacation a perfect, safe, and comfortable one. I will return. Spanish Wells is a warm and wonderful island. Jennifer Pasarow, San Francisco, CA , USA. (Guest of Paradise Cottage rentals Spanish Wells  Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"These eight days that we were here we had a lot of fun. We were either snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, sightseeing or just walking along the beautiful crystal beaches! We got to escape our busy city life and retreat into weeks' worth of relaxation. Thank you Capt. Ron and Lorraine for supplying us with this luxurious house and boat. Now, I'm only 13 years old. When I got here I thought I was going to be bored out of my mind, but, instead, I was busy, busy, busy! Thanks for introducing this relaxing paradise. Sincerely, The Cosletts, Phoenix, AZ, USA. (Guests of Turtle Cove rentals , Eleuthera, Bahamas.)"

"We loved Pineapple Cottage. The island was unpretentious and friendly. Not one rainy day. The cottage suited us perfectly, mostly the porches, each for a different time of day. A million thanks for all the tips on food and travel as well as our presents of fruit, etc. I know Willy and Martha truly enjoyed Brent's company in our last couple days here. Hope to return again. Ann, Bill, Martha, and Willy O'Leary, Lake Placid, NY, USA.  (Guests of Pineapple Cottage rental Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Hello, My husband is still at Parrot's Perch - and I have just returned to London. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I have a friend who is interested in taking the cottage for a week in February. Please advise of the dates available and the cost for this period. Many thanks, Ginger Sherriff, London.  (Guests of Parrot's Perch rental Harbour Island Eleuthera Bahamas )"

"Lorraine - I can't tell you how wonderful it was to spend a week in Spanish Wells. It's a real vacation when you can spend all day in your bathing suit, rarely have to put on shoes and you can leave your $700 camera sitting in the golf cart while you go into The Gap for a conch burger (which, by the way, was delicious). I think the golf cart was the highlight for Ruby. She called it the "gulf cart". Our place ended up being, in my opinion, one of the best rentals on the island. We loved waking up to that view every morning. Ron's boat worked out well, too. We went to Meek's Patch, Royal Island and out to the reef to snorkel and fish. We really enjoyed ourselves. We ate stone crab claws the size of fists and brought home some crawfish tails to throw on the grill. Managed to catch a few mutton snapper as well, and Dave caught his first bonefish on a fly on those flats at the east end. Oh, and Kathy's bread!!! Four of us put away an entire fresh-from-the-oven loaf on the way from the bakery to the house. I think, in all, the seven of us ate 11 loaves in a week. The people on the island were so nice, and by the last day we felt like locals. It's such a great place. Totally our kind of vacation. I also wanted to let you know that our friend, Dick, will be contacting you to make arrangements for his own vacation. After Dave told him about our trip he decided he was going. That was that. He's a fisherman like Dave and will be wanting to talk to Ron as well. Anyway, thanks again for arranging everything. We'll be back! Hallie Pfeiffer, CA, USA"  (Guests of Sunnyside Beach Villa rental  Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas )"

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