Most beautiful place I think I've ever visited... The people there were super nice, this Island truly changes you when you arrive. Scenic views you would die for and the most perfect tropical weather. Truly Paradise!

We arrived Bahamas Beach Club (BBC) on Wednesday following Labor Day via ferry boat from Marsh Harbor and took a taxi into Treasure Cay ($85). We arrived late morning, checked in at reception which was a little slow but given we were in no hurry we were fine with their approach. We were shown our condo 2047 which is a 3-bedroom, 3 bathroom, kitchen, dining, living and laundry . Because we arrived during the slow season we were the only guest at BBC for the entire week. There were two owners there at some point during our stay but only ran into them while having lunch at the pool bar.

The resort consists of 22 buildings (4 units per building) 88 condos; there are two pools, several hot tubs, a workout room and the pool bar; which is only open 11 am – 4pm daily. In addition there is a 3.5 mile beach with fine white sand, few shells and calm waters. The resort is in a very remote part of Abacos, Treasure Cay is extremely quiet and I can imagine that even during the busy season it would still be very quiet.

The condo we had was beautiful, it looks over the ocean and there is also a nice patio to sit. The kitchen had almost everything I needed, it wasn’t exactly my kitchen at home but I was able to make full course meals and nothing hindered me cooking. I almost felt like I was in the US because of all the amenities this condo had. Flat screen TV’s w/ cable in every room, air-conditioning, beautiful bathrooms, fully furnished and everything worked flawless. The one thing that kept me thinking we weren’t in the US was the gorgeous beach. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and everything is extremely clean.

Lizards: they are anywhere from ¾ inch to 5 inches long. They live in the grass and run around on the pavement and there are thousands of them. At first they kind of spooked me but by day 3 I realized they were pretty quick and you will not be able to outrun these little guys they are fast and stay out of your way. If you have kids they will love them!

There are several stores ½ mile down the street, grocery, bank, post office, restaurant, bakery and places to rent a car ($75/ day) or golf cart ($40/ day). My husband and I are very athletic and we felt comfortable walking on the street so we opted not to rent a golf cart. We purchased groceries which run about 55% higher than US costs. Given that the food comes from the heartland of the United States, transported to Florida and the put on a barge to the Bahamas I am not surprised by the high costs. Meat is especially expensive and the best deal we found was fresh meat from JIC Boat Rentals next to Typsey’s bar. They sell the fresh fish for $10 a bag which is over 2 pounds (de-boned and scaled). Beer is also expensive, $5 a bottle at the bar of $2.50 at the liquor store. The grocery and liquor store have set hours and close around 5:30-6pm so if you want something you need to get there before you start cooking.

There is no evening restaurant on BBC, if you want to dine out you need to go 1/2 mile down the road. Breakfast is also not served, Coco Beach is a short walk from the beach where you can get a hot breafast.

I was a bit disappointed with BBC negotiations. We stayed at BBC for 7 days, we were given a great off season deal, purchase 5 days and get 2 days free so our average price per room was under $300. We had 3 additional days to stay on Abacos so I called the reception office to see if we could extend our stay, we were told that the room rate would go up an additional $100 per night. I tried to negotiate 3 more nights at the same average price and was unsuccessful. Given my budget I could not afford $400 a night for the beautiful condo so we had to leave the resort and we ended up staying at the hotel down the street that ran half the price of our negotiated rate. We enjoyed our time and glad we were able to stay at such a beautiful resort.

My now husband and I went to Bahama Beach Club to get married. If you are planning to get married in the Bahamas, I would recommend BBC. Our wedding was beautiful. After the ceremony, they served us a four course meal of surf and turf that was our best meal while staying in the Bahamas. It was lovely and very peaceful.

Positives:
The beach was gorgeous. The sand is pure white, and the water is completely clear when the weather is calm. I'm sure this is the nicest beach I will ever lay my eyes on. The rooms were well furnished, and our unit even had three shower heads in the main shower. Those were the best showers I've ever taken.
The staff is very friendly and incredibly laid back. This may or may not be a positive for some people, as things are done on "Bahama" time. It was a very relaxing vacation, and we spent the majority of it in the beautiful ocean.

Negatives:
Over the course of the week, I had the following meals: burger and fries, burger and fries, scrambled eggs, hot dog and fries, lobster burger and fries, lobster dinner, burger and fries. If you go during the off season as we did, do NOT expect variety in your food choices. The Tiki Bar (the resort restaurant) was not stocking conch or fish. They had burgers, hot dogs, lobster burgers and a couple wraps and salads. Their lobster burger is delicious, but it's also 18 dollars. If I could, I probably would have gotten that every meal. Also, the Tiki Bar was closing for the off season while we were still there, and no one bothered to tell us. The Spinnaker has some incredibly good dinner food, but it is also very expensive. The entrees alone are 30-35 dollars. Their breakfast was just ok (and they are the only place in the area that serves breakfast). Coco beach bar and grille is the same food as the Tiki Bar, just in a different setting. It has a really nice view of the perfect white beach, but only the same fried food choices. If you want to cook all your meals, the grocery store has limited options and is expensive, but you could find enough food to keep you full for the entirety of your vacation.

While staying at BBC for 6 days, we lost power 3 times. Each time lasted at least 3-4 hours. No power means no electricity, no running water, no restaurants open, no ability to cook food etc. The resort also did not have internet nor long distance calls for three days. We were completely unable to have contact with the US during this time. That was pretty frustrating.

There is not a whole lot to do here. Granted, I wasn't looking for a whole lot to do. My goal going on this vacation was to have a relaxing time sitting on the beach. And that's just what I did. However, when we tried to do something adventurous and go snorkeling, it did not work out. The first day we were scheduled, they canceled because there were not enough reservations. During the off season, this is probably more often than not going to happen. The second day we were scheduled, the ocean was too violent to take a boat out. So, our plans were foiled, and we were completely unable to go snorkeling. If you are interested in island hopping frequently, you may be able to find more activities in other places. Just be aware that there are barely any activities on Treasure Cay. If you're looking to shop, there is one small gift shop behind The Spinnaker.

In conclusion, if you're looking to sit out on a gorgeous beach all day and cook your own food, this place is for you. If you're looking for a more bustling area with lots of restaurants and shops, try a less isolated island.

i said in room 2085, it had it all flat screens and all the comforts of a modern hotel, the ocean was 40 feet from our sliding glass door. Weather was perfect. I had my wedding there! its the best beach i have ever seen....see you next year