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Guana Cay, Great Abaco Island
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Oceanfrontier Hideaway
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Cochrane, Alberta
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“Staying at Oceanfrontier Hideaway on Great Guana Cay is like stepping back to the 1970's with all the modern convenience”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2011
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We stayed for 8 nights over New Years. The island seemed fairly quiet and there was always space available in one of the units. During our stay the weather was variable - warm day one day, windy the next. Florida supposedly had the coldest December on record to put things in perspective.
We had a great time on Great Guana Cay. We took a taxi from the airport in Marsh Harbour to the Albury ferry dock with a shopping stop at Maxwell's (A very large, well stocked modern supermarket) while the taxi waited. Albury ferries run on time - yeah! Be sure to have the ferry captain call Troy from the ferry, even if you have been in email contact, so he can be sure you caught the ferry that you said you were going to so he can be there to greet you at the dock.
The Oceanfrontier Hideaway is a simple well-appointed accommodation. Troy and Maria care about this island and are very helpful. Otherwise you are on your own. The island grocery was surprisingly well stocked if you were not too particular when you ran out of something. Troy arranges for golf carts as does Donna's carts. They run about $45 a day but really since the top half of the island is inaccessible by land due to the Baker Bay development (for the richest among the rich) and the south end inaccessible due to the Orchid Bay development, in 3 hours you can pretty much see all there is to see. Everything else is accessible by foot. We had lunch at the Market at Baker's Bay which was very upscale but reasonably priced. Worth a visit although that's as far as you can go unless you're a member. There were hints that the Orchid Bay restaurant was going to open soon.
Nipper's, Grabbers and the Pirates Cove were all alternatives to eating in. The kitchen made it easy to prepare everything.
The best reason to stay at the Oceanfrontier Hideaway is the beach access and the beach itself - miles of unspoiled, uncrowded beach to wander except on Sunday's when Nipper's (right next door) has a pig roast. They come from the other cays to enjoy the feast. You can hear Nipper's music during the day when outside but once inside the unit that's not the case. The unit, as others have commented, has good space. We were very comfortable there. Be sure to check out the diving with Dive Guana (Troy again). He dives many of the same spots that the dive shops from Marsh Harbour with far less travel time. Be sure to bring your 3 to 5 mll suit to dive in December. Also think about paying for more reliable internet service from Bahamas telephone. It's worth it.
Staying at Oceanfrontier Hideaway on Great Guana Cay is like stepping back to the 1970's with all the modern conveniences - It's very laid back just the way we like it.

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Splendor on the Beach - Escape from Resort Sprawl”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2007
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Found this gem through our timeshare, and what a delight it was. A long stairway leads from the cabins down to the beach. Ooooh...the beach! Miles of unspoiled, uncrowded, powdery sand beach were perfect for walking, sunning, relaxing...barely did we meet others or see people out basking. In March it was mid-70's but VERY windy every day. Nights required long-sleeves and sometimes a sweatshirt. We're snorkelers, and the reef in front of the cabins provided pretty good snorkeling. Saw tropical fish and a stingray, but with the winds so strong it was a bit rough. Had great snorkeling in the bay on the other side of the island right off of Grabber's bar (within walking distance). The water temperature was in the low 70's as well, so we benefited by renting wet suits for the week from the OceanFrontier property manager, Troy (who also owns the local Dive Boat operation). Troy & wife Maria are most accommodating. Take Troy's snorkel trip and Hopetown/Man O War Cay tour for the day - most enjoyable and great value.

Simple log cabins, tastefully appointed, provided a comfortable stay. Two double beds downstairs and a queen bed in a large loft (tall enough for my 6'4" husband to stand up in). Kitchen had fridge, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, stovetop but no oven. We ate several meals in and all utensils and cookware were adequate. Small bathroom with tiny shower. The property has their own desalinization, and water is good. Water supply is problematic on Abaco, so conservation is encouraged. Each cabin has a good sized deck with two Adirondack style chairs. (pictures on their website do justice to the actual.

Nipper's Bar next door is a fun place (check out the pig roast each Sunday -- that's the only time the beach was "busy"). Loudy music can be a bit noisy in the cabins, but it dies down around midnight (earlier on slower nights). It's a great place, good food but watch out for their signature drink, the "Nipper". It'll sneak up on you. Two salt water pools are kept clean. Cabin guests are allowed full access to Nippers' pool and facilities.

The grocery store & liquor store are within walking distance, but if you're ferrying over from Marsh Harbor, you may want to provision there for greater selection and lower pricing. Rent a golf cart for the day ($45 from Donna's Carts) and tour the island.

If you're looking for a place that isn't resort-on-top-of-resort, mega shopping and upscale trendy, this is it. It's a classic, unspoiled beach, friendly people (tourists who come back again and again and prefer to keep this place secret so it doesn't grow into the resort scene), great fishing from what I'm told, and super snorkeling. This was our first time visiting Abacos, and usually we tour an island only once. In this case we're already planning our next trip back to OceanFrontier!

  • Liked — Comfy, great proximity to town, water, Nippers
  • Disliked — Not easy to get to -- 3 planes & a ferry
  • Stayed March 2007, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Beaches”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2006
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Log cabins in paradise, what a cool place.
Basic but comfy and steps to the amazing empty beach.
Joint next door is always fun and everyone on this tiny island is helpful and friendly. Great place to lose your shoes and cellphone and chill. Hard to find but you'll be glad you did. This isn't for the big feelers out there, Dahling, it's for those who want to enjoy the good stuff in this world. Google it.

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Guana Cay, Great Abaco Island
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