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Sand So Sea: A Remote Paradise with Panoramic Ocean Views

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Outdoor dining
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 6260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Check out the area

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Great Guana Cay, Hope Town
  • Popular LocationGuana Cay Beach16 min drive
  • AirportMarsh Harbour (MHH)18 min drive
  • Popular LocationAbaco Beach23 min drive
  • Popular LocationTahiti Beach28 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

"Surf Shack" Studio Apartment (Third Bedroom)

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

Owners Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second King Bedroom "Sleeping Porch"

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Outdoor shower and sink

Soap · Shower only · Shampoo

Owner's Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Sleeping Porch Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Surf Shack Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Sand So Sea: A Remote Paradise with Panoramic Ocean Views

Perched on the edge of a remote coral atoll, Sand So Sea offers an exceptional getaway on Great Guana Cay, an outer island of the Grand Abacos. This hand-crafted Bahamian villa is situated on a bluff providing spectacular views of the turquoise stretches of the Bay of Abaco, Scotland Cay, and the Atlantic Ocean.

The house itself is 2800 square feet comprised of three bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, each with it's own independent entrance, indoor and outdoor living/dining areas, a bedroom and bathroom. With natural wood finishes, custom cabinets, and marine grade fittings, the space is like a "ship on land" and has been crafted for comfort and efficiency.

The wrap around deck effectively doubles the living space, with 300 degree views of water, stretching from the Bay of Abaco on the west all the way to the Atlantic Ocean to the immediate east. From the deck, enjoy dazzling sunrises each morning, and from the dock, flaming sunsets over the bay.

Great Guana Cay's miles of white powder beaches begin just a few minutes walk from Sand So Sea, and are so isolated that often the only footsteps in the sand will be yours. Additionally, there are both inner and outer coral reefs that run the length of Guana Cay. If you love snorkeling, swimming, diving, kayaking, boating or fishing, all of it is accessible by foot, golf cart, boat or kayak.

The settlement of Great Guana is located about 2 miles west of the house. A tiny outcropping with a population of under 200 people, the settlement hugs Guana Harbour and has a grocery, rental agencies for boats and tours, and several restaurants boasting colorful beach bars.

This is a unique property and we hope you will find, as we do, that it is a shatteringly beautiful place and that it will provide you with the getaway of a lifetime.

Please note that we book up to a year in advance, but reserve the right to defer beyond that, as rates may need to change from year to year.

Property manager

Dana Conley
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Great Guana Cay

Located in Great Guana Cay, this villa is on the beach. Wyannie Malone Museum and Albert Lowe Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Abaco Marina and Marsh Harbour. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Great Guana Cay, Hope Town

What's nearby

  • Guana Cay Beach - 16 min drive
  • Abaco Beach - 23 min drive
  • Tahiti Beach - 28 min drive
  • Garbanzo Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Marsh Harbour (MHH) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grabbers - 8 min drive
  • Nippers - 7 min drive
  • Atlantic Club - 16 min drive
  • Island Flavor - 7 min drive
  • Conch Shack - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sand So Sea: A Remote Paradise with Panoramic Ocean Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sand So Sea: A Remote Paradise with Panoramic Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sand So Sea: A Remote Paradise with Panoramic Ocean Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sand So Sea: A Remote Paradise with Panoramic Ocean Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Great Guana Cay villa is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lucayan Archipelago and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Guana Cay Beach. Abaco Beach and Tahiti Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Candace C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break 2024
We had the most amazing time with our family, the views were spectacular. The home is exquisite. We have never stayed in such a nice property on such a gorgeous island.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 star experience
I cannot say enough nice things about our experience. Dana was extremely helpful and went above and beyond to make sure our trip was amazing. She communicated with us before and during our stay. The house was beautiful, well stocked and perfectly clean. The views are as good or better as shown in the pictures. Truly breathtaking!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dare M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Abaco Christmas
We had the loveliest time at Sand So Sea over the Christmas Holiday week. My husband and our 4 adult children stayed to celebrate our daughter’s college graduation and the Christmas holiday. The property and home were stunning and the views cannot be matched. Our host, Dana, was amazing! Responsive and accommodating, she thought of everything and took fantastic care to assure our experience was fantastic. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
South End Guana
This was our first stay on Guana. The house and grounds were extremely well kept and in working order. Host and crew took very good care of us! Location of house is private (which we prefer) but town is a short ride away. The house has spectacular views of the Atlantic and Scotland Lagoon. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Savannah, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful place!
Sand So Sea is absolutely breathtaking! The views from outside are stunning and tranquil. The home is professionally decorated with wonderful finishings. All of the appliances are top of the line and the location is quiet, private and peaceful. We cannot wait to book again. Thank you for helping us make some really special memories!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dana Conley

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Jack Dillon is a property manager in Savannah Georgia, and an old friend of the Owner, Dana Conley. Dana travels professionally and is not always available, so Jack is the reservation manager for Dana in her absence. (He is not the Owner, contrary to what it says below!)

Dana Conley fell in love with international travel during college while studying art and politics abroad in Florence, Italy. She majored in International Relations at Stanford and has traveled to over 50 countries in search of authentic adventures, beautiful meals, and life-changing moments to share with her private and organizational clients.

In 2009, Dana made her home in France in order to pursue her passion for cheese, art and cultural curiosities. Now, running trips in several countries, Dana divides her time between France, Italy, the UK, Germany, and the new Conley & Silvers headquarters in New York City.

Both Dana and Jack have both been known to enjoy a rum infused coconut....

Why they chose this property

Dana Conley regularly travels to exotic locals; Tanzania, Vienna, Paris, Scotland, Spain...

She began vacationing at Dolphin Lookout several years ago, fell in love, and through grit and determinations was able to convince the former owners that she would take care of it as they had if only they consented to sell it to her.

And they did.

With the world at her fingertips, this is where she goes to get away from it all.

What makes this property unique

Dana spends a month or so each year at Dolphin Lookout. She spend most of the time just staring at the ever changing kaleidoscope of blues and greens in the vast seascape. It is a profoundly beautiful and relaxing vista.

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