Modern Cottage with Chalk Sound Views

Lovely time. Beautiful views well worth the short walk. Had beach all to ourselves. Loved kayaking. Perfect view of the sunset from the elevated patio.

An actual 5 star, top of our list in the past 5 years of vrbos. Excellent responsive hosts. Had everything we needed - snacks on arrival, blender, air fryer, nice towels, spices, beds were good (with a bad back we were fine all week!), beach stuff, sunscreen, shampoo....really everything (except tissues was the only thing).The walk to the beach took only a few minutes. It is rocky and uneven so if you're older it might be challenging but we loved having a private beach! There were hardly any prople at the beach....it felt almost like a private beach! After exploring the island, we also thought it was the best, calmest, prettiest, least peopley beach. The gazebo was so nice to relax. The water jugs were so appreciated so we didn't have to buy water. We'd stay here again anytime! Thank you!

Amazing communication from the host. Prompt and attentive. We had a family if 6 with 4 active teenagers/young adults and still felt like we had plenty of room. The gazebo has a great view and is a wonderful spot to enjoy a cup of coffee in the early morning before heading out for the day. The path down to the beach is really neat and the lack of locals or tourists really makes you feel like you have your own private beach. Nice sandy bottom for easy swimming as well. It is a 20 minute drive to the major resort areas but we preferred that and it allowed for some peace and quiet during our down times. Plenty of kitchen supplies to allow you to do all your meal prep and cooking onsite if you wanted to avoid the restaurants. Great grocery locations only 15 minutes away as well. Also, very under appreciated but no crazy checkout or cleaning lists. We still felt compelled to tidy up as much as we could but the instructions were clear; Don't worry about it, we got it, you just go. This was a nice change from the usual chore list you get.We would definitely book here again.

We had a wonderful stay at Wishing Fish! The home was comfortable and had everything we needed for our active family of five. The location was exactly what we were looking for (removed from the Grace Bay area but still close enough to access it easily). We found the direct access to Taylor Bay Beach to be a fun little trek (maybe 2 minutes) although the terrain would be challenging with any mobility issues. Taylor Bay Beach is absolutely stunning with it's beautiful shallow water and sandy beaches - we even spotted a dolphin one morning! We found the beach to be a little busier on Sunday (although still not even close to crowded) but generally pretty quiet through the week. After exploring amazing beaches all over the island, we were still happy to have been able to call this spot home for a week. Wi-Fi and AC both worked well and we appreciated the extras that were available including washer/dryer, beach toys/chairs, Bluetooth speaker and small cooler.

Loved it.

3 tips: 1. The management is superb. When I was lost to locate the property because the house number in chalk sound drive is random, Daphny found us and led us to the property. When my car battery is dead because I forgot to turn off the lights, Daphny sent Nate who is the maintenance guy who also lives next to the property fixed it in a minute. They are super responsive and helpful. 2. The property has everything you need. It has 2 kayaks by the beach, floaters for kids, life jacket, snorkeling gear, and some inflatable floating nets, and 3 big bucket of purified water. If you like to cook, it has salt and some spices too. 3. There is a private path to Taylor bay beach which is 2 mins walk away. You can also do jet ski by the beach for 180$/hour. The beach is calm and beautiful and not crowded at all. It’s as beautiful as the grace bay beach. In the morning it’s generally low tide and you can walk for 50 meters into the sea and the water is still just as deep as your knee.

The house had really great space and amenities. The house is a short walk to Taylor Bay Beach which is our favorite on the island. At the highest point on the property, they have a nice gazebo that has great views of the island and is a stunning place to watch the sunset over the ocean. We loved the convenience of being able to walk back and forth to the beach. If you like to be in the middle of the action with lots of close stores and restaurants, there are better locations but if you want a peaceful place to enjoy the beach, you cannot beat this house. I would highly recommend staying here and Daphny was very responsive to all our questions. We did not have any problems but based on her responsiveness, I am sure that if we did, she would have taken care of it quickly. We will go back here again.

This place was magical for our family of 5. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and agree with all of the compliments in the other reviews re the beach and views and setting. The host was very helpful and responsive. We had a little trouble reaching her by phone when we landed - text messaging was more reliable than calling once you get there. As others noted, a car is highly recommended. Only one restaurant nearby, but we traveled a bit further and also had a great lunch at Turks Kabob and a wonderful dinner on the beach at Da Conch Shack. Both are less than 10 miles away. The grocery store Sunny's is very close by and had almost everything we could need, so we prepared many meals at home. Loved that there were no tasks for us to do at the end of the stay - the cleaning crew took care of everything. Wonderful house.

Property location was Awesome and super quiet! The secret private walk to the beach was amazing! Some things could be added in the listing as beach towels, kids sand toys, chairs, cooler available. As a traveler that is super important. Could use a couple wash rags in kitchen and extra blankets for beds as they are super thin. Pillows were unbelievable though. Mosquitos were relentless so we didnt get to enjoy the patio as much as we would have wanted to. Over all nice place!

We stayed for a week and had a great time in July 2023. The location is away from the main Grace Bay commercial region (20 min drive). It was a short 2 minute walk to the beach at Taylor Bay, which is definitely one of the nicest beaches we experienced on the island. The gazebo is a great feature with 360 degree views of this part of the island. Property is as advertised. Air conditioning worked well despite high temps the week of our stay. Do make sure you have an exact address for clearing customs at the airport. Appliances worked well. There are some kayaks provided that were fun to paddle around. Would definitely recommend this house for anyone looking to have a relaxing vacation away from the main tourist area.