A Boater’s Paradise – Boat Rental Advice
Everyone who visits Elbow Cay should take advantage of the beautiful surrounding waters and neighboring islands. Fantastic snorkeling, outstanding fishing, pristine beaches, charming harbours, and interesting communities are within a safe and easy boat ride. One does not have to be an old salt – navigation is “eyeball” simple and hazards few. Abaco Sound, the…
Read MoreGetting Around on Elbow Cay
Because Elbow Cay is focused on the enjoyment of vacation visitors and second home owners, the industrial/commercial activities of a major population center are thankfully absent. A noticeable benefit is how few cars and trucks there are and the lack of traffic – most everyone walks, rides a bike, or uses a golf cart. The lanes…
Read MoreThe Goldilocks Island
The islands of the Bahamas offer an incredibly wide range of vacation opportunities, ranging from peaceful isolated coves to mega-resorts with casinos and high action night life. Elbow Cay is “just right” – the Goldilocks Island – not too big and not too small, plenty of activity but never crowded, and friendly locals that really…
Read MoreWhat makes Calypso such a great rental house?
In 1982, my wife and I honeymooned on Elbow Cay, and over the ensuing years were drawn us back on a regular basis. In July of 1999, with the interest and support of a good friend, we made the leap to island home ownership. Months later the house was damaged beyond repair by Hurricane Floyd. This happens…
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