Does Exuma have medical facilities?
There is a hospital and a medical clinic in George Town. We highly recommend medical insurance before you travel, which you can buy online or at your own bank.
Tell me about driving a car in Exuma: What’s it like?
Yes, we are following the British custom of driving on the left side of the road. At first, the traffic circle is a brain teaser, but you quickly get the hang of it. If you love adventure and have lots of energy, a rental car is a must. Book early to get what you need. […]
Alcohol / Wine / Beer Stores on Exuma?
Really good wine is available, around the same price you would pay in Canada. Hard alcohol is much cheaper. There are many stores that sell alcohol on Exuma island and you can drink that beer anywhere. Every store also seems to be a bar. Just be aware that when you order a drink at the local establishment […]
What kind of groceries are available on Exuma island?
Prime Island Meats (10 min. from Dillycrab) is a great deli to get all your picnic fare. Ronnie and Susan make fresh potato salad, macaroni salad, egg salad, and even homemade brownies! There are deli meats and cheeses, fresh buns, and even wine. Pick up some great cuts of meat for that BBQ as well. […]
What’s the history of the island of Exuma?
A great website for this is www.sandpiperexuma.com. The Minns family have been on the island multiple generations. Drop into the Sandpiper Arts and Crafts store in Georgetown and say “Hi” to Jessica Minns for us. While you’re there, check out her beautiful hand-thrown, hand-painted pottery.
Driving distances from Dillycrab and around Exuma Island
5 minutes from Exuma Airport 45 minutes to Little Exuma 25 minutes to Georgetown 15 minutes to the fish fry 20 minutes to EBR Dance Party Friday nights 10 minutes to Frankie’s Bakery for hot bread – Yum! 15 minutes to Palapa Bar and Grill at Grand Isle 15 minutes to Prime Island Meat Deli 15 […]
Is the pool and games room shared?
No. Our property is not a rental compound or a beach resort. You will have it all to yourselves.
How far is the guest house to the Exuma beach? Is the beach private?
Our property is directly on Exuma’s ocean. Our property is not a compound of rentals or a beach resort. It is just the small one-bedroom owner’s cottage and the guest house, as well as a garage we use for cars and toys. This was built so our family could have privacy. Everyone is busy with their lives now […]
How is the Exuma beach for swimming?
Our beach is awesome for swimming. What is truly wonderful is the bottom, which is all soft, white sand, all the way out to the island in front. There are no stones to hurt those tender toes. This is the white sand and turquoise water the Bahamas are famous for! If you paddle out to […]
Damage deposit, why?
A $1,000 USD deposit is required. If nothing is lost or broken, all deposit money is fully refunded after your departure. This is only in the unlikely event that your kayak floats out to sea because it was left unattended (the tide can catch you off-guard) or there is carelessness at the property. Life happens. […]