Discover Your
Own Bahama Vacation Paradise!
SERENITY is a
private waterfront cottage and home (Retreat) that can include
a golf cart (your island car) and boat on the tiny island of Staniel
Cay, Exumas, Bahamas, overlooking "Thunderball Grotto"
of James Bond fame...snorkel inside the hollow island...a fantastic,
natural fishbowl! The village of Staniel Cay, with its true Family
Island atmosphere, is a short walk from Serenity.
Tired of following the crowd on a Caribbean cruise?
Tired of waiting in crowded airports with long cab rides to get
to your destination? Set your own memorable vacation pace on a
small island that welcomes visitors of all ages. Staniel Cay in
the Bahamas offers the best of a Caribbean vacation...white sand
beaches, an ocean ridge hiking trail with incredible views, saltwater
sport fishing and bonefishing, wonderful swimming spots, world-class
snorkeling and friendly residents. Watch for the "green
flash" as the sun sets into the sea. Fly from Fort
Lauderdale early morning and be on the water or in a hammock on
Serenity's deck by lunchtime...no
hassles, no waiting, no crowds...the way a vacation should be!
Serenity Retreat and Cottage August 2007
Serenity Retreat and Cottage February 2007
Click for 
Cottage Photos
Cottage
Floor Plan
Enjoy your vacation...
A private get-away in Staniel Cay, Exumas, Bahamas (85 miles
southeast of Nassau in the middle of the Exuma chain of islands...100
miles with 365 islands!), Serenity Cottage is ideal
for two couples or a family seeking island exploration. The new
round-design Serenity Cottage is right on the water overlooking
Thunderball Grotto where parts of Splash, Never Say
Never and Thunderball movies were filmed (third "rock"
in above sunset photo). There is a separate boat house and dock
for sunning, swimming, fishing, etc. Rental of cottage can
include an electric golf cart (your car).
Cottage Amenities:
- Satelite Internet (Wireless)
- Sat TV, DVD, VHS
(flat screen)
- CD/tape/AM-FM Player
- ipod docking station/radio
- Binoculars
- Air conditioning
- Huge deck around most of cottage
- Deck furniture including table with umbrella and hammock
- Barbecue grill
(charcoal, also an electric grill)
- VHF Radio in cottage
- Full kitchen with utensils, microwave, stove/oven, full size
refrigerator/freezer with ice/water in door
- Toaster, blender, coffee maker, coffee grinder
- Bath with tub and shower
- Queen bed in master, double bunk bed with twin bed on top
in second bedroom, queen sofa bed in living room
- All linens, including beach towels
- Snorkeling gear
- 3 bicycles
- Outside shower on Retreat lower deck
- 60-foot dock with dolphin pilings for guest's large boat
(inquire about rate)
- See-through two-person inflatable kayak
- Olympus underwater camera available (optional...includes your photos on a CD)
- 13-foot Boston Whaler with 30 hp Yamaha, wheel steering, electric start (inquire)
- 17-foot Mako with 90 hp Yamaha, Bimini top (inquire)
Two-story Serenity Retreat, adjacent
to the cottage, is available for family groups requiring more
space. The house has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, full kitchen with dishwasher,
and washer/dryer. It is only available in combination with the cottage.
For photos and description of Serenity Retreat, click here
SERENITY
RETREAT
RATES:
- Holiday Season:
Thanksgiving week, Christmas week and New Year's week.
-
Rates are per
week. Rentals normally run Saturday-Saturday. Note: Due to the economy, prices will not increase for 2009.
- PRICES MAY
CHANGE...secure your rate by booking early.
- Cottage only per
night, up to 4 guests: $500 /night
- SERENITY AVAILABILITY CALENDAR
- If Serenity
is not available, please email your request as I also book other
properties on the island.
- Other Staniel Cay Rentals
|
January 3
to Aug. 8, 2009
|
August
9 to December 19, 2009
|
Holiday Season
2009
|
- Serenity
Cottage
- 1-2 guests: $2800
with 13' boat: $3600
add golf cart: $385
|
- Serenity
Cottage
-
1-2 guests: $2400
with 13' boat: $3200
add golf cart: $385
|
- Serenity Cottage
- 1-2 guests: $3400
with 13' boat: $4000
add golf cart: $385
|
- Cottage
AND Retreat
- up to 10 guests: $8800
with 13' boat: $9600
add golf cart: $385
|
- Cottage
AND Retreat
- up to 10 guests: $8000
with 13' boat: $8800
add golf cart: $385
|
- Cottage
AND Retreat
- up to 10 guests: $9600
with 13' boat: $10,400
add golf cart: $385
|
- $150 additional per adult per week.
- $100 additional per child under 12 per
week.
- One-half the rental fee plus $500 security
deposit required to confirm booking.
- Balance due 30 days prior to arrival.
- Security deposit is returned after
you leave Serenity providing house, golf cart and boat are left
in good order.
- Rates subject to change
- Discount for returning
guests.
Serenity Retreat/Cottage: 242-355-2036 • Bah cell:
242-357-0047 • Vonage: 954-740-8452
DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS:
You will be emailed an invoice for sending a check, or you may select PayPal for credit card payment
A 17' Mako with
Bimini top and 90 hp Yamaha motor is available for $1500/week
to boat-knowledgeable guests. Inquire.
GETTING TO STANIEL CAY
The Yacht Club plane flies
most days from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. Call 954-771-0330
for info and reservations, or go to the website: http://www.watermakersair.com/
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- From Nassau, Bahamas (Please tell them you got their number
from the Serenity website):
- Dove Wings: 242-359-1491
Flamingo Air: 242-377-0354 (two flights a day per seat)
- Golden Wings Charter: 242-377-0039
- LeAir Charter: 242-377-2356
- Take Flight Air Charters: 242-362-1877
The island of Staniel Cay is just over a mile
square, with a native population of about 100. Everything is within
walking distance. The island is a favorite vacation spot for cruising
yachtsmen and private pilots, with good anchorages and a paved,
3,000 ft runway. There is a little village with General Store,
Grocery & Gift Shops, Church, Clinic, three Restaurants/clubs
and Community Picnic Beach. Activities include snorkeling, shelling,
beachcombing, star-gazing, exploring other islands, and in general,
enjoying the Good Life. Because Staniel Cay is so small and not
serviced by major airlines, not too many people hear about it.
That's its charm and beauty...and why you will return again and
again.
PLEASE NOTE: There are no ATMs on the island, and only a couple of places take credit cards, for a fee. Be sure to bring CASH with you!
More Photos
Serenity February 2008 showing 17' Mako, Boston Whalers,
Cape Dory sailboat and inflatable kayak.
Warderick Wells with boats on moorings in ribbon
of blue; Staniel Cay looking north; Staniel Cay village
Thunderball Grotto - a hollow island that is a natural
fish bowl...swim in at slack tide and be amazed!
Sea garden in Serenity's front yard - and an area
beach that says it all!
Fish greeting at Thunderball and yet another sunset
from the porch!
Click on New
Serenity Progress Site for construction
photos.
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All photos on website ©
Martha Wohlford
