What an amazing trip! We rented half of the Coral Sands property which can be rented in different combinations depending on your needs. It was nicer than the pictures online and for some reason Peter said this is a common comment he hears. It is right on one of the nicest beaches I've seen in this part of the world, soft sand, hardly any other people around, and fantastic for swimming, especially with young children without strong currents or overpowering waves. The sea is so blue it is almost indescribable. Peter was a wonderful host, making sure we got settled in and was available if we needed him. He works with a local cab driver who came to the airport to pick us up specifically, which made our arrival all the more fluid. Our two children ages 6 and 10 had a fantastic time. They probably would have been content to swim all day every day but we mixed in one adventure after another, snorkeling, Stocking Island, swimming with rays and sharks, a boat tour, fishing and endless exploring. Peter has kayaks which were great for exploring the bay. We took Peters advice and rented a car/van from him and were glad we did. We used it every day and thoroughly explored the island and beyond. We've been on other trips where we rented a car but one really wasn't needed but in this case it was good to have. The best part about Exuma was the people, they are uncommonly friendly and warm. Every little restaurant we went to was family run and we got to know the owners and heard some great stories of local life and culture. We mixed in a bonefishing trip with a local guide which was amazing.
Exuma is more remote than some folks may be used to. There is a Sandals but other than that the island is not for those who need everything handed to them in a resort setting - but it is by no means roughing it either with several grocery stores and more restaurants than days to eat at them. With a little extra work and spirit of exploration Exuma has many treasures to reveal (don't miss out on duff for dessert) and this was a great home base to start our adventures from. High recommendations all around, particularly from our perspective with bringing young children, they want to go back already. We told them this was going to be a "no screens" vacation and Exuma swept them up so completely we never heard a peep of protest. Thank you Peter and Betty!