Andros Island holiday house: Fresh Creek

Sunset Point Houseboat for fishing, swimming, kayaking

Description House, 2500 sq. ft.,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 3 Bathrooms
Facilities rural, waterfront, garden, balcony, parking
Rates per property
Set rates in US Dollars
$200 - $275/night 
$1,400 - $1,925/week 
GBP Conversion - Estimated
£122 - £168/night 
£854 - £1,174/week 
Peter and Gabrielle Douglas
+1 (0)242-3682033
Speaks: English

Photos and Description of this Andros Island holiday house Self catering, sleeps 6, magnificent natural scenic views, decks & privacy

Standing in the tidal waters of Fresh Creek, Andros, this wooden houseboat is connected to the land with a small bridge and solidly placed on pillars. In this tidal creek the ocean flows around and under you, giving the unique experience of being out to sea while in a stable structure. Here you can relax in a pristine environment, enjoying fishing and swimming in peace and tranquillity. This unique spacious house has decks on three sides with steps leading into the water and space to moor a boat. There is a well equipped kitchen, dining area, a breakfast bar with bar seats and a comfortable lounge. A spiral staircase leads to the upper floor. Upstairs and down sliding glass windows/doors give panoramic views of the aqua ocean. A guest can stand on the house decks to watch marine animals in a natural aquarium, birds flying, sheltering and nesting in the mangroves and the sun setting over the water. This is a perfect location for the traveler who seeks space to rejuvenate their spirit.
Andros Island house rental - Sunset Point Houseboat

Sunset Point Houseboat

Andros Island house rental - The house with a difference

The house with a difference

Andros Island house rental - View from studio bedroom

View from studio bedroom

Andros Island house rental - studio bedroom

studio bedroom

Andros Island house rental - Kitchen

Kitchen

Andros Island house rental - comfortable spots

comfortable spots

Andros Island house rental - Every room with a view

Every room with a view

Andros Island house rental - Peaceful and serene on the deck

Peaceful and serene on the deck

Andros Island house rental - Magnificent Andros Island

Magnificent Andros Island

Andros Island house rental - Enjoy living in the tidal waters of Fresh Creek

Enjoy living in the tidal waters of Fresh Creek

Andros Island house rental - Endless beaches nearby

Endless beaches nearby

Location: Andros Island in Bahamas

Nearest Airport: Andros Town Airport at 2 Miles
Nearest Ferry: Fresh Creek Sealink terminal at 2 Miles
Nearest Beach: beach at 2.0 Miles
Car: recommended
Andros, the largest island in the Bahamas, is famous for the world's third largest barrier reef, inland blue holes, land crabs, friendly people and fabulous fishing. It boasts the title of being the saltwater, fly fishing capital of the Caribbean. Sunset Point is located in the the pristine wilderness of Fresh Creek, which stretches for 20 miles into the uninhabited interior of Andros, a fabulous location for kayaking. Here the air is pure, the views untouched by man. Fresh Creek village is the nearest population centre with restaurants, bars, churches, shops, the Androsia batik workshop and a bank. Central Andros has all that appeals to the eco tourist, scuba diver, snorkeler, bird watcher, naturalist, walker, star gazer or fisherman. Beachcombers are delighted with deserted miles of sandy coastline, cyclists and walkers with the flat terrain and inland track roads leading through the National Park of Andros. Kayakers are in paradise as they explore the beauty of Fresh Creek.

Availability for this holiday house rental in Andros Island, Bahamas

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Changeover Day: flexible
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Rental Rates for this holiday house in Andros Island, Bahamas

Rental Basis:
per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
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Winter 2009-10 02 November 2009 - 16 June 2010 $1,925 $275 $275 2 Nights
Summer 2010 17 June 2010 - 15 November 2010 $1,400 $200 $200 2 Nights

Additional information about rental rates

  • Summer Special From June 17th 2010 until November 15th 2010
    Two persons can enjoy the entire house for $200 per night.
    Four persons will have room to spare for $220 per night.
    Six persons for $240 per night.
    A deposit covering two nights prepaid must be paid in advance to hold the reservation.
    Winter Season 2010 to 2011:
    November 16th 2010 until June 18th 2011
    Whole house rentals only $275 per night.
  • Items such as drinking water and groceries can be ordered and purchased as needed, and will be delivered directly to the house if so desired.
    A chef, maid, babysitter, fishing and/or scuba diving guide can be prearranged.
    Guests who would like to rent a boat or car can be advised and given the information needed to make these arrangemebts.
    A 10% service charge will be added to any extra requests.
  • Children over 8 and who can swim are especially welcome at the Houseboat. The experience of living right on the water encourages the young and old alike to spend as much time as possible in the water, effortlessly exercising. Snorkeling is a treat and under the house you can witness many fish species. A few minutes swim will bring you to the mangroves which is home to the fish soup of the ocean, with many varieties to observe. The houseboat is a restful place to recuperate the spirit and body. Guests can comfortably settle into a creative project or relax with a good book. The decks are excellent spots for yoga and mats can be arranged in the full sun, shade or under the stars in the moonlight. The naturalist will find a private haven where you can leave your inhibitions behind, here you can let the lapping waves soothe your mind. So imagine yourself taking a cooling dip in our aqua ocean or sunbathing while sipping a refreshing cocktail, it could all be yours in Andros.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday house rental in Andros Island, Bahamas

Property Type:
  • house (detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 2500 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • rural
  • waterfront

Theme:
  • away from it all
  • activity

General:
  • activities guide
  • ceiling fans
  • water cooler
  • local activities guide
  • toilet paper
  • towels provided
  • linen provided

Kitchen:
  • fridge
  • oven
  • 4 ring stove
  • cooking utensils
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • iron & board

Living Room:
  • sofabed
  • comfy seating for 6 people

Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath with Shower
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Bath with Shower
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Bath with Shower
  • All bathrooms have windows with views over the creek.

Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 6 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed, 1 Sofa bed/Futon, Studio bedroom
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed, With balcony
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Bed, secure for children
  • Bedroom 1 is a large sea level studio with a king sized bed, fitted wardrobe, couch, coffee tables. It has two double glass sliding windows/doors which overlook the creek and lead to separate decks. Deck one is spacious, with sun beds, a picnic table and room to moor a boat, here steps descend into the delicious creek. Deck two is a screened in porch with comfortable seating in the shade and a fishing platform. Bedroom 2 is the upstairs master bedroom and has a king sized bed. The elevated panoramic views available here are stunning and a double glass window/door opens onto a private balcony. Bedroom 3 is upstairs with twin beds, it is safe for children, three windows open onto beautiful views of Fresh Creek. Each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. The rooms are decorated in Androsia fabric, a local product reflecting the sumptuous hues of nature. The Houseboat is loved by artists and all who seek a calming environment to rejuvenate and appreciate spectacular views and vibrant colours
Entertainment:
  • radio
  • CD
  • games - kids

Outside:
  • wooden decking
  • garden
  • balcony
  • parking
  • 6 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • long term rentals available

Local Activities:
  • diving
  • swimming
  • walking
  • cycling
  • fishing

Onsite Equipment:
  • deck chairs
  • beach towels
  • cooler large
  • cooler small
  • fish cleaning table

Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • babysitting
  • churches
  • eco tourism
  • forests
  • groceries
  • marina

Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • deepsea fishing
  • fly fishing
  • hiking
  • hunting small game
  • paddle boating
  • pier fishing
  • sight seeing
  • snorkelling
  • bay fishing

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • reefs
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives

Nearby Services:
  • babysitting
  • medical services

Notes: The house has decks on three sides, offering sun or shade to suit all tastes. Swimming and snorkeling in the ocean here is a beautiful treat for all ages. Once you immerse yourself and become a part of the natural aquarium you can see all types of reef fish, schools of juveniles, sometimes dolphins, rays, bone fish etc. At night the sky puts on the finest show in town with unhampered views of stars and constellations. On the adjacent land the main house has a telephone and Internet access,available to guests for a small fee. We have a speaker system for ipods, so bring your own selection of music along. The house is cooled by the ocean breezes, also ceiling and stand up fans are installed. A maid will change the linen once per week and do general cleaning duties on these days. Children over eight who can swim are welcome. Two bicycles and two kayaks are available for a daily rental. The proprietors are easily accessed to offer assistance and information whenever necessary.

Further details for this holiday house rental in Andros Island, Bahamas

Fishing: The houseboat is the ideal location for a fishing group. You can fish right from the house, the decks or even while lying in your bed!! Fishing guides can be arranged to take you out for full or half days for either deep sea or flats fishing. You can be picked up off the deck and taken out to fish our flats in Fresh Creek or on the reef, then returned to the houseboat without ever having to step on the land. It takes away the time spent in the taxi and saves more of your vacation for the things you enjoy. The house is a few minutes walk from the flats of Fresh Creek, so bring along some water booties and wade our fishing flats. The well equipped kitchen enables you to prepare your catch of the day. A Bahamian chef can be arranged if you desire, when requested in advance. Andros is nicknamed 'the bone fishing capital of the world', we have some of the most skillful local guides available and we can guarantee a wonderful time. A boat rental can be arranged if desired.

Scuba diving and snorkeling: Sunset Point Houseboat is located just a ten minute boat ride to the Andros barrier reef, the third largest reef in the world. The wall is a must see experience, here the sea bed drops 6000 feet into the ocean trench known as 'the Tongue of the Ocean'. Andros is also world famous for its blue holes and cave diving. Scuba diving can be arranged through a local lodge, or a speciality dive can be prebooked, including gear, boatride and your own dive master, who will take you on the dive of your dreams. You can choose between a variety of sites: diving over the wall to 185 feet, exploring an ocean blue hole, wreck diving, observing while the sharks are fed, or cruising over the reef anywhere between 15 and 90feet. Please note that arrangements for speciality dives should be made when booking your houseboat stay. Snorkeling or swimming off the houseboat will delight people of all ages and attitudes. The tidal current keeps the experience invigorating while the convenience is great.

Beaching, kayaking, walking, cycling: The soft sandy beaches are easily accessible with a car or by a walk of about 2 miles. Beach walkers will be delighted by the miles of beach and they will probably be the only humans in sight. Kayaking in Fresh Creek is a great adventure with miles of inland waters to explore. Andros is a paradise for walkers and cyclists, as the island is crisscrossed with old logging trails which give access to many inland blue holes where one can go to take a cooling dip in the fresh water. Also you'll be able to see tropical plant life, including orchids growing in our forests. A local batik factory is open six days a week, producing island fabric, you can observe the waxing process and purchase your favorite fabric design and colour. Birdwatchers are in a natural paradise with herons, egrets and many other birds to observe. The pigeon hunting season runs September through to December, also the wild boar can be hunted, experienced guides can be organized. Land and sea tours are available.

Other Activities: Snorkeling, scuba, kayaking, bird watching, beaching, star gazing, batik artisans, sea food restaurants, blue hole swimming, walking

Reviews for this holiday house rental in Andros Island, Bahamas

Rating
4 out of 5

Des vacances les pieds dans l'eau

Les frenchies Montpellier France
Review Submitted: September 1, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
Nous avons passé de très bonnes vacances dans la maison bateau grâce à son emplacement exceptionnel mais également à ses propriétaires charmants. Bonjour nature et adieu contraintes du confort moderne. Dépaysement et détente assurés.
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Rating
5 out of 5

We just got married here @ this INCREDIBLE house!

Jack & Di Meriden NH
Review Submitted: April 29, 2009 Date of Stay: April 2009
More than we could have ever asked for! The owners Gabrielle and Peter were unbelievable! Gabrielle was the perfect wedding planner from filing all of our documents right down to leading us to the Marriage Officials, picking the beautiful flowers for us, and incredible catered dinner, arranging for a car @ the airport, and most memorable of all...she took the most incredible wedding photos to capture the beauty and love that made the ceremony so unique and perfect for us! We got married @ sunset on the amazing deck with nothing but water and beauty in the background.
The house is amazing. Absolute paradise! So clean, comfort is everywhere you are and views amazing. I have been all over the Carribean, Gulf Coast, and on many Cruises, but FINALLY found the place we will return as often as we can......That place is here at this house...no question about it. The seclusion and safeness, beauty and peace here is like no other place that I have ever been too. Gabrielle directed us to anywhere we wanted to go and one of those places was a beach that we went to every day. I think we may have seen a handful of people if that and whoever we did see was so friendly and welcoming, otherwise we were all (4 of us) alone on the most picturesque beach with that to-die-for water....just incredible. We didn't need to leave the house at all for amazing views, we saw all kinds of tropical fish and an Eagle Ray swam right up to our wrap around deck to give us a show on the morning of our wedding...actually in the spot that we said our vows! I brought my snorkel equipment, but used it very little because you could see all kinds of colorful fish, anemones, etc. right off the decks and even more under the house!
We chose this house for the secluded location, not wanting to be around crowds and wanting to have a very private ceremony and we got SO much more. As I said, Gabrielle was the perfect wedding planner and it was the most amazing day! I will never be able to thank her and Peter enough for what they gave to us with a "no worries" and "just ask if you need anything" attitude. We will be back again and again. My new husband called it "Paradise" and he was as thrilled and did not want to leave....you won't either!
Hanks Bar was great, too, for our Rehearsal dinner, (though we didn't rehearse anything!) Just had a great time.
We cooked at the house alot and spent the best vacation ever there!
This was a dream honeymoon/wedding...THE BEST!
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Rating
5 out of 5

The best of times

pazandgail Powys, Wales
Review Submitted: April 12, 2009 Date of Stay: February 2009
Having read the description of Sunset Point and seen the photos, our expectations were high; all expectations however were met and most were exceeded.
The house is fantastic, the views amazing and the sunsets spectacular. The deck that surrounds the house is just perfect for catching all sorts of exciting fish, sunbathing, waving at passing boats and easing down the steps into the crystal waters of fresh creek

Everything we needed and more was provided by the lovely hosts Peter and Gabrielle for whom it seemed nothing was too much trouble. Thank you so much.

We fished with Bonefish Bradley and ate at Katrina's - both fab.

Everyone we met on Andros was friendly, helpful and ready for a conversation. Such a delight

Sunset Point is recommended to you without hesitation
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Rating
4 out of 5

Fresh Creek Fun

The Snorkle Crew Charlotte, NC
Review Submitted: March 26, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
We just returned from a wonderful four night vacation at Sunset Point. The owners were so hospitable and helpful with information on nearby sites, marine life facts, suggestions for restaurants and even chopping open a coconut for our two young children! Upon arrival, the home was very clean and had all the ammentities they had put on the website. It was a perfect place for our family. Both of our children swim, so staying right on top of the water was great. It was like having your own private aquarium at our fingertips for snorkling! There were even bonefish that came close enough to the doc for us to see and try to catch. The water is shallow so it is wonderful for swimming right off the dock. It is a very quiet, secluded area. The closest home is the owners and it was nice they were there in case we needed to make a call or had an emergency. At night, we sat on the dock and gazed up at the stars which were beautiful. The location of this home is very convenient to the airport, town and beaches. I would suggest renting a car so you can explore the island. Our favorite beach was Summerset which is a short drive away-about five minutes. The closet town is also about a five minute drive as well. We loved Hanks Restaurant and at night you can see sharks feeding right off the dock which our children loved. Another favorite of our was Kristinas Cafe. My daughter and I visited the Batik Ambrosia Factory and loved seeing the process of making the beautiful fabrics. We also met the man who designed them all which was a treat. Another fun thing to do is go to Bill's Blue Hole. It is about a twenty minute drive there but worth it. There are several little mom and pop grocery stores with small selections of food, goods, etc...and also a place to buy alcoholic beverages if you chose. Andros is a friendly island and we would recommend this simple island home with spectacular views and sunsets. You can spend your whole time just relaxing at the home or exploring the island. We hope to return one day soon. :)
Our only negative comment would be the running water. We recommend buying bottled water to brush teeth and washing your face. It has a sulpher odor. It is fine for washing dishes, showers and laundry. The owners actally have a big water jug there for your use as well for drinking and such which was nice.
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Rating
5 out of 5

A truly original house in an idyllic location

Dexter and friends Muscat, Oman
Review Submitted: October 31, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2007
Five friends and I shared Sunset Point House for 3 weeks in July.

The house was perfect for us. The rooms are airy and comfortable, and the wooden floors and panelled walls fit well with the natural surroundings - there's always the blue of the creek and the sky framed in the big windows, with their colourful batique curtains blowing in the breeze. Around the house there's always one or other of the balconies in shade, a perfect place to sit and read in an easy chair, or simply dangle toes in the water and watch the marine life that thrives under and around the house itself. On evenings when we weren't out exploring the island, the kitchen-dining area was perfect for hanging out and cooking amazing meals of local fish, crab and conch, staying up talking around the bar or going out onto the starlit deck to light up, with the sound of the water lapping around the pilings beneath our feet. And as for privacy - nothing overlooks this house, so you can really do as you please.

Then there's Andros - a world away from tourist centres like Nassau. Walking along the beach we had mile upon mile of white sand and blue sea completely to ourselves. We hired a truck and had days out up and down the island, finding settlements of painted houses and lively beachside spots for good Bahamian seafood and home cooking, right up to the remoteness of Red Bays with its wood carvers, where the road stops and you look out over the great shallow expanses of the Great Bahama Bank. Another day we hired a boat and motored out to a little cay, had a barbecue and went snorkelling.

Andros people welcomed us wherever we went, warm and friendly and full of humour. Bahamas Independence (10 July) and the North Andros Regatta were incredible parties. Close to the house there are 2 or 3 good night spots right in Fresh Creek - and my favourite - Sammy's bar and fish fry, just 5 minutes further in Calabash Bay.

I finished this holiday relaxed, tanned and above all healthy - with the creek all around us we all ended up swimming and snorkelling miles every day. We also cycled a fair bit, and walked a lot, and some of us did some diving.

I wouldn't recommend this for everyone - you have to love nature and seclusion, enjoy physical pursuits, eating and drinking heartily, and making your own entertainment to really get the most out of it, but I'll certainly be back, and the sooner the better.

Finally - Gabrielle and Peter are perfect hosts, welcoming and considerate.
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