Great Guana Cay, Hope Town
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.
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!
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!
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!
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This was our second trip to Dolphin Lookout for my husband and I. We went last July for only 1 week and thought it wasn't long enough so this trip we stayed for almost 2 weeks and think this trip was even better than the last. The views from Dolphin Lookout are simply breathtaking. We enjoyed sitting in the chairs under the palm tree enjoying morning coffee. We swam and snorkeled from the lagoon side where we saw barracuda, Angel fish and a very large shark (we didn't stay in the water to find out what kind it was it was probably 6') We watched the sunset from the dock most nights and swam there too. We say a few manta rays from the dock. We kayaked in the lagoon 3 days seeing many fish, shark, rays and turtles. Snorkeled under the neighbors dock and the sunken tree and the fish were plentiful. Just like swimming in an aquarium. We rented a boat from Troy at Dive Guana for 3 days to Island hop and to do some snorkeling. We even went out with him on a dive trip to Fowl Cay and met people from Kansas and Oklahoma. It was a great trip and would recommend anyone to go out with him if they have the opportunity. Jack was amazing to work with to ensure we had everything we needed. Our trip was beautiful, relaxing and just want we needed to rejuvenate ourselves to our work life. We are making the Abaco's a yearly trip. Unfortunately our next visit will not be at Dolphin Lookout only because we are bringing friends to enjoy in Paradise with us. Thank you for sharing your little piece of Heaven on Earth with us.
This little Cay is breathtakingly beautiful and the cottage is the best one on the island. Magnificent views
What a fantastic week!!! Didn't miss a TV once. Quiet seclusion at Dolphin Lookout. The house was a private getaway for us. The amenities were nice, the history and information impressive. Being off the beaten path had tons of advantages. Empty beaches, tons of exploring and relaxation as waves crashed into the coral. Drives to town were full of fully blooming tropical plants and trees. The people on island were friendly at every step. Gina and Ronald were an awesome resource for what to do and where to go on the island. Travel between islands was easy. Book your guides early or risk not being able to fish offshore. Boat rental is easy and affordable. Ben and Cathy, Thank you so much for sharing Dolphin Lookout with us. It's a great place for two people to escape to, relax and recharge. Kevin & Pam
This was our third consecutive year visiting Dolphin Lookout, although last year we were, generously, day visitors, as DL's owner, Ben, was in residence. There is nothing to add regarding the view; it is beyond compare. As always, all of the nearby beaches are beautiful, the snorkeling amazing and the cottage comfortable and well appointed. The kitchen is equipped with everything we needed to cook our meals. We love the secluded nature of the property, listening to the surf, particularly with easterly winds, and exploring all the paths Ben has created both to the Atlantic and Scotland Lagoon. The Cay itself is small, quiet and friendly. We've met some great people and had interesting conversations with owners, renters, workers and residents. We'll be back. Thanx, Ben, for sharing this magical place with us.
Have stayed on Guana and have boated in Abacos previously. If you appreciate total peace and relaxation you will thoroughly enjoy this special place.
We loved our stay at Ben's sweet beach house on Great Guana Cay! The views are breathe-taking....what a special place to spend your vacation. The house is very comfortable and has everything you need to enjoy your stay. We cooked our breakfasts and dinners at the house, which made our stay very relaxing. The sunsets from the bay side on the private dock were spectacular and my husband also fished from the dock and caught a handful of fish. We walked all of the private beach areas, which are beautiful and found the locals to be very friendly. The care-takers were very welcoming and answered all of our questions. We will come back some day to heaven on earth!
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