Q: Can I buy just about anything at the markets or stores?
A:
The selection will be smaller than what you may have at home, but staples and non-exotic foods are readily available.
Q: Is it better to bring my own liquor or buy it there?
A:
A new, large, well-stocked liquor store recently opened on Exuma with competitive prices comparable to what you would find
in the States, so why carry the heavy stuff if you don't have to?
Q: Are
condiments, toilet paper, trash bags, paper towels, dishwasher soap, laundry soap, etc. supplied with the house?
A:
No, this is a self-catering accomodation. Of course, some toilet paper will be there upon arrival, but most people go
to the market as soon as possible. If your plane arrives at night after the stores are closed, we can arrange to have staples
(milk, bread, etc.) brought in for you.
Q: Can you drink the tap water?
A:
You can, but it does have a slightly salty taste to it. We drink bottled water and brush our teeth and cook with the
tap water.
Q: Are the stores open on Sunday?
A.
The larger grocery store in Georgetown is open half day on Sundays.
Q:
Can I barbecue there?
A: There is a charcoal grill and also a gas grill located waterside
next to several picnic tables. It's a great place to entertain and dine!
Q:
Are beach towels supplied?
A: Each bedroom has two beach towels. Also supplied are
two sets of bath towels for each bedroom and of course all necessary sheets and linens.
Q:
What is the waterfront/beach like?
A: Water's Edge is located waterside on a large, shallow
bay.
Q: Can I walk along the water?
A:
Other than sandy areas at the cabana, beach, and dock area, the waterfront is mostly rock, so yes, but shoes would be required.
There are flood plains nearby, an inland blue hole with an underwater cave, etc. On the other side of the Island
you can walk for miles along the shore on many sandy, deserted beaches.
Q:
What is the swimming like?
A: Because it is a shallow bay, swimming is best at high tide.
At low tide the water is very shallow. I enjoy swimming there every day at high tide. Many people like to swim
on the east side of the island (just minutes away) where there are many large, sandy, beaches with small waves.
Q: Is it safe to swim in the ocean at Water's Edge?
A: I swim every
single day in the clear and calm water, and haven't been eaten by anything yet!
Q:
How far away are these deserted beaches?
A. The closest one is a little over two miles away.
Q: What is the water temperature like?
A: The water
is definitely warmer on our side of the island. But regardless, one can usually swim year-round.
Q: Can I kayak right from Water's Edge?
A:
Yes, the calm, clear water in the bay is very favorable for kayaking.
Q: Are
kayaks included?
A: We don't have kayaks here at the house, but there is a tandem kayak
at the development that you can rent for $35 per day, or we can arrange for the rental of a single kayak and have it
waiting for you here at the house.
Q: Can I rent a boat and use the dock at
Water's Edge?
A: The only boat rental business on Exuma is on the east side of the island
near Georgetown, and they will not let you take their boat very far, due to the shallow waters and many reefs.
Q: Can I bring my own boat to Water's Edge?
A: Yes, but it must not
exceed 20 feet.
Q: How can I find the nice beaches?
A:
There is a guide at the house that will help you find interesting places, beautiful beaches, great restaurants, etc.
Q: How's the fishing?
A: Excellent! We are on the "fishing"
side of the island. You can have a guide pick you up right at our dock. Or take the kayak out and use it as your
fishing platform.
Q: Is the swimming pool heated?
A:
No, it's not necessary to heat the pool. It maintains a very pleasant temperature on its own.
Q: Is the swimming pool private?
A: The pool is shared with the other
homes in the small development. HOWEVER, there are only nine other homes in this small neighborhood, and of those homes,
most are owned by absentee owners who are very rarely here, or by people who work on Exuma. Every time I am at the house,
I always seem to have the pool/beach area to myself 99% of the time! If you want a waterfront home with its own private
pool, expect to pay in excess of $6500 per week.
Q: What is the beach like?
A:
There is a very nice sandy beach next to the swimming pool and the waterfront that has hammocks, chairs, loungers, and shade
umbrellas.
Q: Are there restaurants close by?
A:
Yes, one advantage of our location is its proximity to restaurants and stores without being in the middle of busy Georgetown.
Q: Can I see the water from inside the house?
A:
We have let the beautiful and lush vegetation fill in around the house to ensure one's privacy, so while we are just feet
from the water, a view of the water is only available from rooms located on the front side of the house.
Q: Are there a lot of bugs?!
A: The sandflies come out at dawn and dusk
for a short while. The developer consistently works very diligently to eradicate the mosquitoes, so you won't have
a big mosquito problem while at our house, but be prepared when you leave our neighborhood and bring your bug spray.
You are, after all, in a tropical area!
Q: Can I buy bug spray there?
A:
You can, but it will cost two to three times more. Bring some with you for when you go out exploring!
Q: Why is there no price difference between high season and low season?
A:
Because the electric bill is higher during the off-peak season, thereby making the house more expensive to support.
Q: Will my cell phone work in the Bahamas?
A: My cell phone has reliable
and clear reception through Verizon. Of course there are roaming charges when using it. I can't say about
other carriers, though.
Q: How can I call home while I'm there?
A:
By purchasing an international telephone calling card and using it to make calls from the telephone at our house.
Got Questions???? Just ask! More coming soon...............
