Discover Your Own Bahama Vacation Paradise!

SERENITY is a private waterfront cottage and dock house 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 (owner's residence), Cottage and Dock House

Serenity on Facebook

"Chaos to Serenity" Click for info.

View from "Serenity" (NOT digitial!) and aerial view showing location on Staniel Cay.

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.

Cottage Amenities:

Satelite Internet (Wireless)
Sat TV, DVD, VHS (flat screen)
Air conditioning
Huge deck around most of cottage
Deck furniture including table with umbrella and hammock
Barbecue grill (charcoal and gas)
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, queen bed in second bedroom, queen sofa bed in living room
All linens, including beach towels
Outside enclosed shower with hot water
Optional Boat Rentals

Serenity Retreat/Cottage: Bah cell: 242-357-0047 • Skype: 954-769-0342

GETTING TO STANIEL CAY

Makers Air flies from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. Call 954-771-0330.


From Nassau, Bahamas:
Flamingo Air: 242-377-0354 (two flights a day per seat)
Dove Wings: 242-359-1491
Golden Wings Charter: 242-377-0039

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!

See the Exumas from Space!

More Photos

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.