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Seaweed Cottage With Atlantic Ocean View

Beach accommodation with kitchen in Black Point

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A clear blue pool with people swimming and sharks visible.
A two-story building with a white porch and a satellite dish.
A hammock under a wooden structure on a beach with clear skies.
A room with a sofa, a glass table, a ceiling fan, and a TV.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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exuma, Black Point
  • Place, Isacc Bay Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Point Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Black Point

On the beach.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Isacc Bay Beach with a stay at this Black Point cottage.
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What's nearby

  • Isacc Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Black Point Beach - 8 min drive - 2.1 miles

Restaurants

  • Black Point Yacht Club
  • Emerald Sunset View
  • Bahamas
  • 2B’s Liquorstore
  • Scorpio's

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Seaweed Cottage With Atlantic Ocean View

Beautiful Beachfront Cottage is located on Black Point Exuma Cays. One of the many islands that make up Exuma Cays, here, in The Bahamas. The cottage is situated within walking distance of all the local activities whilst also giving visitors the perfect amount of seclusion and privacy that they may require. On Black Point, the sea waters come in various hues of blue, the sun usually never takes a vacation and the people are always smiling. Staying with us at Cottage on gives you access to all of this. The island is safe, clean, easy accessible by air or boat and the native language is English, although with our own unique accent and dialect. The cottage is located on a hill above the beach with have decks on both the front and back of the property, giving a beautiful 360 degree view of the island, the Atlantic ocean and the shallow Bahama Banks, setting the scene for beautiful sunsets and sunrises, and access to constant cool ocean breezes.If you are planning or thinking of getting married in the Exumas on our beautiful sandy beaches and our blue turquoise waters we can plan your wedding of a lifetime from the marriage officer or Minister .marriage license to the reception.Contact us for more information.

The cottage fully equipped with all necessary bathroom and bedroom items, clean and fresh linens , kitchen utensils, satellite TV, air-conditioning along with access to free Wifi. As a method of transport, golf carts are available for touring our beautiful island but . You can also rent a boat from us, so that you can explore more of the Exuma Cays such as the Famous Swimming Pigs Thunderball Grotto (alternatively boat tours can be arranged upon arrival). While there are grocery stores on the island, we can fully stock the cottages before your arrival once provided with a list beforehand.

. However you decide to spend your vacation, we are here to cater to your every need. This is the perfect spot for an authentically Bahamian vacation.We have boat rentals avaliable size ranging from 17ft boston whaler to 23ft contender ,golf carts and bicycle rentals avaliable for touring the island ,

Getting Here
Getting to Black Point is easy! You can travel here from Fort. Lauderdale, Florida via Water Makers Airlines into Staniel Cay and transportation will be provided at this point to Black Point .There will be a pick up and drop off fee to and from Staniel Cay. Alternatively you can fly into Nassau from nearly any location and travel to Black Point directly via Flamingo Airlines. Flight information is provided upon inquiry.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Seaweed With Atlantic Ocean

Beachfront Cottage With Atlantic Ocean View

Seaweed Cottage With Atlantic Ocean View Cottage

Seaweed Cottage With Atlantic Ocean View Black Point

Frequently asked questions

Does Seaweed Cottage With Atlantic Ocean View have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How much does it cost to stay at Seaweed Cottage With Atlantic Ocean View?

As of Sep 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seaweed Cottage With Atlantic Ocean View on Sep 16, 2026 start from $352, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is Seaweed Cottage With Atlantic Ocean View to the beach?

This cottage is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Seaweed Cottage With Atlantic Ocean View offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Seaweed Cottage With Atlantic Ocean View?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Seaweed Cottage With Atlantic Ocean View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Seaweed Cottage With Atlantic Ocean View?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Seaweed Cottage With Atlantic Ocean View have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Seaweed Cottage With Atlantic Ocean View have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Seaweed Cottage With Atlantic Ocean View to downtown Black Point?

This cottage is 0.1 mi away from Black Point.

Seaweed Cottage With Atlantic Ocean View Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you’re looking for a small island vibe with nice locals, this is the place to be. I had the pleasure of having this stay with Ida and it was a good experience. Communication will be a bit spotty due to service but she will eventually reach back out. Worthwhile to communicate via WhatsApp. Very clean facility with a great view. There is air conditioning in every room and a nice cross breeze if you open up the doors. The town is very small itself, food is a little pricey due to things having to be imported but that’s how it is on the island so don’t expect a sticker shock. If you are looking to island hop, quite easy to get a ride to get to Staniel Cay but there’s also great beaches on this island that are secluded. I only stayed for 1.5 days but would stay for a longer period of time. Nice little break from the real world, do it, you won’t regret it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

andy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and comfortable. The best part was the deck that overlooked the water. Great place to watch the clouds go by and relax. The hosts were great. We rented a boat from them and it was convenient and easy. Would most certainly go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay in Ida's beautiful cottage.Ida and her son Terrent hospitality are second to none. Perfect stay in a paradisiac location.Thanks Ida and Terrent for everything.Looking forward to seeing you again soon.Paul
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and great location. Beautiful views

We had a great time. Cottage was adequately supplied. Location was great and we had beautiful views from both the front and back porch.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tabetha D.

Most amazing trip

If you are looking for a relaxing and peaceful getaway, this is the place. I can't begin to explain what an amazing time we had at Black Point. Ms. Ida is such a wonderful host. Her cottages were so clean and cozy, not to mention in a perfect location with an incredible view. We had a golf cart to get around the island and to go exploring. You can rent a boat to island hop over to Pig Beach, Iguana Beach, Thunderball Grotto and more. The people on the island were all so friendly and fun to be around. Everyone made us feel right at home everywhere we went. Thank you, Ms. Ida, for your hospitality and kindness and for helping us have this incredible vacation. Tabetha DuPriest
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10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Best Place in the Out Islands!

My husband and I island hop on our Cessna in the Bahamas each winter. Our requirements for accommodations are close to an airport, easy transportation on the island, having a kitchen, being on a beach with great views, internet and tv at an affordable price. Lot to ask!!! This cottage provided all of those and more! The owner met us at the airport with a fresh loaf of wonderful coconut Bahamian bread, kept in touch to answer questions, provided us with a golf cart as part of the cottage rental...all for a very afforable price. The cottage location on a ridge between the sailboat filled bay and the Atlantic gave us spectaculor views from all windows in the cottage!! New Construction, very clean!!! Will go back every year!!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Great Place to Vacatio and Get Away!!!

Our family of four stayed here for 7 wonderful nights. Every view from the cottage was beautiful. We pretty much had all of the beaches and ocean to ourselves! We spent some good unconnected time and slower pace with our boys. Ida was a great host. Cottage was very clean and was perfect for our family. We had Ida order groceries ahead of time (highly recommend). We met some wonderful folks both who live on the island or were vacationing. Recommend: Beach at end of King's Street, Happy Hour at Scorpios, Fishing with Clifton Smith (Staniel Cay), snorkeling off the bay in front of the cottage along the rocks at low tide, jet ski rental by Bread Boy, fresh bread by Coreen, swimming with the pigs, sandbar in the middle of the Cays, nurse sharks at Compass Cay, golf cart rides around the island, dinner at Deshommons (order dinner ahead of time), lobsters from Craven at the dock behind the laundromat, basketball games in the evening with the local kids, haircut for the kids by Ida right on the bay, Ida's homemade carrot cake and conch fritters. Bring bug spray for when the wind dies down! We will definitely come back and bring others to enjoy this wonderful place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary trip

We had an amazing time at Black Point staying in Seaweed Cottage. Ida was very responsive to my questions and arranged a golf cart rental and boat tour for us. She picked us up from the airport, gave us a quick tour of the island pointing out restaurants and markets, and stopped at a market before taking us to her cottage. The golf cart was waiting for us when we arrived which allowed us to explore the island as soon as we got settled in. The cottage is as described- Very clean, comfortable, with amazing waterfront views. The AC works great! TVs in all rooms with streaming services. The boat tour she arranged included 8 stops (including lunch at Staniel Cay Yacht Club.) I highly recommend the tour- saw the pigs, iguanas, beautiful sandbar, sharks, Rachel’s bubble bath, Thunderball grotto. We spent 3 days at the most beautiful, secluded beach nearby called Plain Bay. Highly recommend this beach! I packed basic snacks for our stay which allowed us to stay at the beach all day and we only went to restaurants at night. We ate at Emerald View, Lorraine’s High Tide, and Black Point YC. Ida’s son picked us up and took us to the airport for our departure. We will be back to stay in her cottage again but will stay longer next time! Thank you, Ida, for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

erin d.

Exactly what we needed !!

When my husband and I decided to revisit the Bahamas for our 5 year anniversary, we dreamed of literally being alone on a tropical island together and that is exactly what we got at Blackpoint. This was such a great way to take in the local cultures and escape the traditional tourist tracks. The cottage was perfect, Ida and Terrance were amazing hosts and we truly had the time of our lives !! The golf cart is a must, there are so many private beaches to explore here. The boat is a must !! We visited the pigs, the iguanas, the gratto, and snorkeled until we couldn't snorkel anymore. The cottage was equiped with paddleboard and a kayak. There was truly nothing more we could have asked for. We came just outside of the "season" and only had 3 neighbors who were great. One thing to note, the pictures of the cottages only show 3 structures, but this bluff has about 10 different property rentals on it. As we came off-season, we still had a lot of privacy as most of the properties were not occupied. Just something to note if you are looking for a truly private experience. This was the best time that we have ever had and hope to come back and visit again very soon. Thank you Ida and Terrance for everything !
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

The way life should be... heaven...

From the moment we arrived to the moment we left we did not have a care in the world (other than making sure you ordered your dinner the night before or the morning before you started your day). Ida and everyone on the island were just so welcoming. They made you feel right at home. We hired a captain and spent a day touring the island by boat. Saw the famous pigs, iguanas, swam with the nurse sharks, had lunch at Staniel Cay, swam at Thunderball Grotto, stopped to take pictures and walk on an amazing sand bar, stopped and picked up some amazing oversized starfish and released them back into the water. If you have the time, I highly recommend this trip as it is a day you will never forget. The cottage location is perfect. The views were just… amazing. We spent days just lying on our chairs reading and taking it all it. Directly behind the cottage is the Atlantic side which is great for shelling and finding sea glass if that is your thing and also for exploring which we love to do. If you are internet dependent this is not the vacation for you at all. Internet at the cottage is not dependable. In town it is more reliable. This is a place to unplug and "let it go" as we kept joking all week. You will need to rent a golf cart to explore as there are some really beautiful beaches to see and spend time at while you are on BP. I would recommend bringing basics from Nassau. If you like your am coffee and half & half bring that as well as they do NOT sell it on the island. We brought bread, cheese, crackers, bagels and snack foods and what they sell in the market is basic and expensive. Would we return, yes! Our last night on our vacation was spent at Atlantis in Nassau and we both agreed we will never be staying at a large resort ever again. We have been spoiled by the luxury and warm hearts of the people of Black Point and we could never thank them enough for making our vacation so memorable.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

Amazing Getaway!

Where to begin. Our stay at Ida and Terrance's cottage was amazing. Our flight from Nassau to Black Point was delayed for 4 hours the morning we were to arrive. Our phones were not working so we had no way to get in touch with Ida, so obviously we were a little worried about her picking us up from the airport once we landed. Not only was she there waiting on us when our plane arrived, but she had lunch waiting for us (chicken and rice) and it was awesome! Also, provided to us at the cottage was a case of bottle water, a freshly baked loaf of coconut bread (delicious), and a cell phone to use locally. Ida thought of everything from the restaurant menus to a map of the island. My wife had mentioned to Ida on our way to the cottage how she couldn't wait to try some conch fritters and you guessed it, by the third night Ida made her some and they were very tasty. Okay, enough about how great of a host Ida is, lets talk about the cottage and island. The 1 bedroom cottage we stayed in was more like a studio. It was perfect in size for us and very clean. We had a view of the Atlantic on the front porch and the Caribbean on the back porch. The cottage sits right on the bay, so you can take a dip whenever you want. We snorkeled around the bay and around the beach on the other side of the island (Ida can tell you how to get there), which is about a 10 minute drive in the golf cart provided. The locals are extremely friendly and are very easy to talk to and very willing to help you if you need anything. We liked hanging out at Scorpios. You can stay there and have a few drinks or buy a case of Kalik for $55.00 and take it with you. Ida also has a boat that you can rent, which we did. Its a 17' Boston Whaler (very nice), she also provided us with a tour guide upon request. The trip is a little pricey, but definitely worth it. We stopped at 3 awesome snorkeling spots, fed the pigs and iguanas, saw Johnny Depp and Tyler Perry's Islands. It was very fun! Thank you Ida for everything. We cant wait to come back and visit in the near future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lester G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s always a pleasure staying at one of Ida’s properties she is the best, makes us feel like family!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chip M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love it!!!!!

We wanted a great holiday get-away, just the two of us. 10 days. She met us at the airport, checked on us multiple times, met our every need, amazing place, private, low key. I wouldn't question booking this immediately again. Extremely clean and had everything we needed. No exceptions! Still in communication with her as our friend because we already miss her! Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 trip to Black Point

Absolutely amazing once again!!! Love the people 🥰…Love the area! Ida is wonderful, and her properties are perfect! A must stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

sally r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Fabulous cottage located on Black point.

Fabulous cottage located on Black point. Location is an A+. Communication was on island time. Upon arrival in Blackpoint found out Landlord was in Nassau. Had to track down her son to get checked in. No washer and dryer at site even though it says that is an amenity. Everything on island easily accessible by golf cart. Golf carts are available for rent from Landlord. If you’re flying out of Staniel Cay you must take a boat to Staniel. Best plans are to fly in and out of blackpoint. Well worth the money!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Black Point Stay

We had a wonderful time and enjoyed our stay very much. Ida was very accommodating to our needs and the cottage was everything we had hoped it would be.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcome to Paradise in Black Point Cay!

Hi, it’s my sincere pleasure to recommend Ida Patton’s cottages in Black Point Cay. Her rentals are located with beautiful views of the leeward and windward sides of the island- just breathtaking. The cottages give you privacy and are extremely clean and well decorated. They are walking distance to great quaint restaurants and Ida also has great deals on powered boats, with or without guides, golf cart, and bike rentals. Ida is wonderful. A lifelong friend now after this trip because she puts her heart and soul into everything she does. She made our trip so easy and pleasant. Thank you Ida! All your great reviews are true, and thank you for your hospitality, kindness and help with every detail! I could go on and on about Ida - she is wonderful and it started before our trip as she answers questions before you go and can help you with any logistics, supply and any ideas you have for activities. She picked us up from the airport and she and Dellwood helped from day one to provide us with fantastic customer service! Dellwood also was a wonderful boat and tour guide and showed our family so many places to snorkel, and experience - certainly more than any commercial guided trip advertised - we saw it all! This is exactly what you want when you vacation. So many pictures and videos of unique spots and fun! Thank you Dellwood- you were wonderful! Takeaway- I have traveled with the military in many places around the world and this is one of the safest, most beautiful places I have ever been. I will be back and 100% will continue to rent from Ida! I also rented a 4 seater prop airplane into Black Point and the airport is great. No worries parking and everyone on the island is great! The sand here is like sugar-just amazing. The water is ice blue- on the leeward side and a beautiful blue on the windward side. Between my daughters and Wife and I we probably took 500 pictures or more. You just can’t believe how pretty this Island and the surrounding Exuma islands are unless you experience it yourself! Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnston M.

Fantastic

Loved our 4 night stay at Ida’s cottage in Black Point. Exactly as advertised, cottage was very comfortable and nice deck out front and in back. Views were fantastic. Took the boat trip with captain Terron as the guide, fantastic day! Recommend a visit to Black Point and a stay at one of Ida’s cottages!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olveen C.

Great week at Ida’s cottage.

Wonderful hiiltop location overlooking beautiful calm beach on one side and the rougher but also wonderful Atlantic beach on other. If strong swimmer, very nice close reefs on Atlantic side. Cottages exceptionally well maintained with all needed amenities. Definitely rent golf cart as Island itself has many empty beaches and nice spots you can go on your own (over rocky dirt roads). But also rent a boat for at least for few days to see all nearby attractions and hundreds of nearby beaches on other islands. Suggest boat guide for at least one day to show you the pigs, sharks, where get gas, and tips on navigating local water/fishing spots- Ida’s son was ours and did great job. Town has a few restaurants and grocery stores- but if staying longer definitely bring canned meats/rice/pasta. If you like to fish bring your rods (squid bait can be bought at Staniel Cay) and you will have food for the whole week. . Small town extremely friendly all of whom will know you in a few days- and as a definite plus staying at Blackpoint you avoid the uppity Yacht set crowd on Staniel. But best thing of rental is Ida herself. One of friendliest nicest people we have met. She will always go out of her way help you in any way possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter & Shelley M.

Paradise

Black Point is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. The location of the cottage is perfect. You have water views from the front porch and the back deck. The water is crystal clear and the beaches are pristine. Words cannot describe how truly breathtaking this slice of paradise is. The people of Black Point are some of the loveliest, friendliest and kindest that I have ever met. Dining at Deshamons is a must! They accommodated every special request that we made. Definitely rent a golf cart. WiFi is spotty so try to unplug and enjoy the charm of this incredibly special place. A heartfelt thank you to our host, Ida, who picked us up from the airport, arranged an amazing boat tour, drove us back to the airport upon departure and went above and beyond to ensure that we had a fabulous vacation. This special place will always have a place in my heart and I look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Great Place we will be back.

The beach cottage was great and Black Point is so quaint and the water is the clearest I have ever seen. We rented a golf cart and I would recommend this for sure almost a necessity. We stayed a week and it did rain and had heavy winds the first part of the week but that subsided by mid week. We had to make the best of it. We did have a power outage one night and had a commutation issue with Ida but it was taken care of. We rented a boat and did the grotto and saw the pigs and iguanas. Ida packed us some food to give to both. She is really sweet. Note don't take the food out of boat on pig beach only feed the pigs once your leaving on boat. We also took the boat in a separate day down to farmers Cay and feed the turtles. Go to Ty's and have a drink and visit Roosevelt Nixon at the yacht club in Farmers Cay for lunch. Also eat at Deshamons we had fish almost every meal Simon and Diann Smith own this and they are the nicest people. Diann makes the best cakes and breads. Ida also makes great carrot cake. Also make sure you golf cart to Plain Bay beach it is the best beach in all the Bahamas. The people who live in Black Point are very nice and friendly. We can't Wait to visit again!!.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro P.

Amazing position ! Amazing host ! Amazing island living !

Ida's cottages have an incredible position on a very characteristic and charming bay that at low tide reveals many sandbars and allows for morning walks to the other side while looking for starfish and chasing sea birds ! Never seen such a place ! Moreover because they are located right were the island narrows down, depending on the wind you can walk down (few steps) to either side of the island and enjoy flat calm waters anyhow. You really have the impression to be on your own tiny island. The cottage itself is spot clean and like-new conditions. Sincerely we were not expecting such a beautiful place in such pristine state which you can call home for few days. Ida will go above and beyond to make your stay wonderful. She will arrange boat tours of Exumas cays to see pigs, iguanas, sharks, etc...at our request she managed to find fresh fish and provided a BBQ grill for us to cook it. Highly recommend renting from her a golf cart to be able to visit the many secrets and unspoiled beaches of the island. The best ones are only a short ride away and they are not to be missed. Figure incredible deserted white and rose sand beaches with a water so transparent that you can almost drink it and I admit I tasted it ! Just before sunset you have rays coming to shore on almost any beach looking for dinner and they eventually will bump into your feet if you stand still ! We visited South Pacific many times and so far this is the only Caribbean place that can compare. Please remember you are on a secluded little island in the middle of the sea not really different from being on a sailboat cruise so that you will appreciate things like internet (available via DSL and sometine subject to the wills of the elements...) and fresh water (produced by sea water desalinization) available at Ida's or being able to find (few) produces at local stores. We thoroughly enjoyed the stay and I personally went unconnected for a while and totally relaxed. Many many thanks to Ida as an exceptional host. She will pick you up at the airport (well...a short landing strip...the flight itself is quite an experience) and drive you back and wait for the plane with you, just like family !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Antoine G.

Just what we were looking for!

Spent 3 nights in one of Ida's four properties with my wife and 2 kids (10 and 12 years old). We absolutely loved it! The property itself was clean, roomy, comfortable, and situated a few steps away from an incredible sandy beach. Kayaks, hammock, lounge chairs, and paddle board are all made available for no extra cost and we made use of all of them. Black Point is a really charming town with super friendly people. We rented a golf cart from Ida which made getting around a breeze. My son played basketball with the local kids after school our first day there which was a blast. The kids were awesome and really made my son feel welcome. Ida was super helpful and renting a boat from her along with a captain to give us a day-tour of the surrounding islands and beaches was just jaw dropping. An absolute must! Supper at Lorraine's and buying freshly baked coconut bread from Lorraine's mom was also a standout. Just be aware that it is very relaxed on the island so long waits for supper can be expected. As a matter of fact, part of the menu is only available if you pre-order hours in advance... but it is well worth it. Ordered the snapper in the afternoon for our supper at 19:00 and it was delicious. Basically, if you are looking for a relaxing vacation away from the hustle and bustle of the touristy areas, black point delivers in spades. 3 days was not enough, we are already planning our next vacation here and will be staying 7 to 10 days next time. See you soon Ida!
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8/10 Good

Yelena F.

We loved every day we spent there.

My husband and I had a blast in Ida and Terrance cottage. It was our first time on Bahamas and we wanted to get as local as possible. From the first minute of our arrival we realized that it was a right choice: 15 minutes boat ride to the cottage from Staniel Island, turquoise water, warm greeting by our hosts made us happy end excited. The cottage is smartly decorated with conditioner and ceiling fan. Very comfortable bathroom with a spacious shower stall, fully equipped kitchen and complimentary water. Upon arrival we have to do food shopping: convenience store was 20 minutes walk and a short distance to the dock across the bay. First time in our lives we used kayak to "go" to the grocery store. This chore turned out to be a fun kayak trip to the local food store and a bar where we found everything we needed: beer, rum, gin, tonic, and wine. We are not picky so eggs, milk, serial, canned food, and freshly baked coconut bread were sufficient for our breakfasts and lunches. Several nights we enjoyed delicious suppers in the local restaurants. And a couple of nights we cooked the fish that my husband caught in the ocean right from the beach 200 feet away from the cottage. Hiking, swimming, kayaking occupied us all week long and if we could we would stay there forever. Ida and Terrance checked on us almost daily and were very responsive to our needs. My husband brought all fishing gears but forgot fishing poll at home. Ida and Terrance brought us several polls the same night that made my husband very happy. We highly recommend this cottage to all people who prefer to stay off beaten tourists tracks and go with the flow. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Ida and Terrance.
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10/10 Excellent

Rob J.

Exumas one of the most beautiful places on Earth!

One word can describe our visit to Exuma Cays "Amazing" . My Daughter and I visited BlackPoint Cay and stayed in Ida's two bedroom cottage. She was a gracious host and owner. Everything was perfect. Upon arrival she greeted us at the airport with our rented Golf Cart true VIP status. The cottages are very well decorated and with all amenities as a home away from home. Views from the cottages simply breathtaking with a gorgeous sunset every day. She also arranged a boat rental that we used for the day to visit the swimming pigs and other Cays in the area. Simply beautiful area The EXUMAS! Cant wait to go back. Warm friendly people on Black Point we had an awesome vacation. Thank you Ida look forward to returning soon.