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Elbow Cay Resorts

Where to Buy Groceries, and Beer/Wine?

A frequent question is whether to buy groceries in Marsh Harbour or on Elbow Cay, and the choice is between Marsh Harbour’s large grocery store, similar to a mid-sized US supermarket, and the 4 smaller grocery stores on Elbow Cay, similar to a neighborhood grocery . The answer greatly depends upon your situation. How much time do […]

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The 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 […]

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What 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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