George Town, Great Exuma, Bahamas

Fabulous house, fabulous holiday

We loved the house and the location. Exuma is so laid back. Got to know some locals, travelled around the island and the seas. The house is perfect - despite the endless sunshine we abandoned the A/C and went old school with fans and the ample verandahs for cooling. So many places to sit and read, watch the sea, call to the kids to come in from the waves for food. The housekeeper did a great job and the only slight maintenance issue was resolved straight away. We enjoyed boat trips, scuba diving and a bit of local history (fascinating stuff on slave revolutions and a very traditional life until quite recently). It was easy to buy food to cook or take away. We didn't try any restaurants in the end but only because I couldn't persuade my teenagers to leave the perfectly equipped house (everything we needed from snorkel masks and inflatables to monopoly and jigsaws... and that rare thing in a holiday home, an ample supply of glasses, crockery and cutlery). Highly recommended ”

Loved Exuma

We loved the adventures we had for the week in Exuma. We took 2 boat tours as recommended by the owner and they were both fabulous! We visited different beaches, snorkeled in a cave, swam with turtles and pigs, kayaked at the house, and had an overall fantastic time. The water and the beaches are breathtaking! We drove quite a bit on the only paved road on the island, it took 45 mins to get to one of our beach destinations in Little Exuma, but it was not a big deal since we were all adults. I would not recommend taking small children unless you planned to stay at the house everyday; the beaches have no shade or lounge chairs so all supplies need to be carted wherever you go. There are very few restaurants nearby but the ones we experienced were good. We cooked in for all breakfasts and a couple of dinners. My ONLY complaint was a housekeeping issue in the kitchen….I had to clean every single utensil, pan, cup, appliance etc. before using as there was something dirty on everything. The cabinets had a few spices in them that were extremely outdated and needed discarding. The house itself was very comfortable and roomy with all amenities inside and out and a fabulous rooftop view. The people on the island are some of the friendliest I have ever encountered. A recommended visit for sure!”

amazing trip!

from the exciting moment we walked in till the (sad) moment we had to leave, the Bougainvillea Home is so much more than one could ever have imagined..the setting is A+, and the home is perfectly laid out for entertaining or just hanging out...would recommend this' 3rd home' to everyone wishing to have one of the best vacations ever”

Sammy Citrano Owner Destin Florida

Bougainvillea House was evey thing we dreamed of and more. Location, size, cleaniness, great owners, all the bells and whistles. Very relaxing place to vacation, great bedding, a/c , great Kitchen, close to airport, the prettiest water anywhere. I would go back tomorrow if I could. Scott and Karla, the owners, are true hosts.”