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Reviews
One of the pleasures of hosting guests is their reaction to this special island and its wonders. The following guest reviews represent a variety of travel experiences. It includes comments from couples, groups and families, guests of different ages, people from coast to coast, visitors with different interests and those spending time during different seasons of the year.
Don't just take our word for it! Check these out!
Trip Advisor has lots of reviews of our beach club!
Trip Advisor ranks us as the #1 recommended place to stay in Andros!
Air Canada's En Route Magazine featured South Andros, Bahamas and Jesse Leopold / Andros Beach Club in it's December 2007 issue.
Go directly to the article on the En Route website or read the actual magazine article (pdf format).
Of course, we have loads of testimonials from our guests....
"South Andros - 2 Recommendations"
Once I get settled from our trip and caught up workwise, I'll write a full review. But I did want to quickly acknowledge two people that I thought were great.
#1 Jesse from the Andros Beach Club. I contacted him about dive lessons for my oldest son. Turned out Jesse wasn't going to be on the island then, and dive lessons from him were a no-go. However, he was very, very helpful to me in several email exchanges. If he was this friendly and helpful to someone who he wasn't going to have as a customer, I can only imagine how well he would treat someone who would be able to utilize his services. Thanks much, Jesse.
#2 Roosevelt Rahming from Reel Tight Charters Bahamas. He and his friend Kendrick took us snorkeling. They were polite, friendly, and very patient as I am not good in the water. He held my hand and guided me out to a beautiful underwater garden, wanting me to have the experience. I would 100% recommend him to anyone who travels to South Andros.
- Guest from Indiana, January 2008
“Great Diving”
Want to get away from the hustle? We sure did, and luckily we found Andros island. Two students who were watching their budget but willing to splurge on some new experiences, we have to say that our experience here has been a great one. I have read a lot of these reviews and I hope this will help those looking for a vacation away from all the tourists and actually get something for your money.
Jesse Leopold, who is the islands dive instructor, helped us find Nathan's Lodge. It would be great for fishing trips, but it has been a quiet relaxing spot on a beautiful island. Nathan's Lodge is clean, minus the unneeded frills, and you get what you pay for and it is worth it. There is an on site restaurant with native food that was great. Freeman, who is attending the lodge, is very friendly and helpful.I am a beginner diver and my boyfriend is at an intermediate level. Jesse did a great job of helping me learn, and showed Jake some wonderful dive spots. We also got engaged on the beach (which we had all to our selves). We would recommend the island to all and- a most relaxing yet fun location.
- Guests from Montana, March 2008
"Diving In Paradise"
We went diving with Jesse during our stay on South Andros and had an absolutely fantastic time. The beach is one of the most beautiful that we had seen, the water was crystal clear and the diving was great.
We did our pool classes in New York before going to South Andros and got certified when we were there after completing 5 open water dives. Jesse is a great instructor, put us at ease and ensured that we got the technical stuff out of the way quickly so that we could relax and really enjoy our diving. When we went out diving, it was just the two of us and Jesse which made it an even more personal and enjoyable experience.
Can't wait to go back!
- A visitor from New York July 3, 2006
Student Blog from a Burlington College Spring 2008 in the Bahamas
"We Love the Andros Beach Club"
We have stayed at Andros Beach Club during our last three of the five times that we have visited South Andros Island. This place offers the most pleasurable vacation of any private home that we have rented since we started “island hopping” many years ago. The house has always been clean, comfortable, and has what is needed for a great vacation. It is located on the most beautiful beach on the island, it offers privacy, and it is near a grocery market, restaurants, etc… The owner has enhanced this original fishing lodge with modern conveniences while preserving the charm and spirit of the island.
The owner and the staff have always been available, gracious, and willing to help make the vacation as enjoyable as possible. We have always gone there with the intention of taking advantage of the numerous activities that are available but always end up just being happy, lazy beach bums.
Our last trip was in September ’07 but our favorite month to be there is December. Don’t be concerned about booking a trip at this place during the “weather weary” months. In all of our visits to South Andros, we have only had one day that kept us off of the beach due to bad weather. This is a great year-round piece of paradise to enjoy.
The owner also offers an advanced multi-week booking discount. This is a great way to avoid those “increase-in-rate surprises” as with other properties. We took advantage of this package and love knowing that we can enjoy Andros Beach Club, and all the natural beauty that makes it spectacular, for many weeks to come. The best compliment that we can truly offer is that Andros Beach Club is exactly as advertised.
- Philip & Barb Gillaspy, Indiana
“The Big Chill Goes to the Bahamas"
We went down as a group of 6 looking for an escape from the hustle-bustle of New York City and had a wonderful time. It takes almost no time at all to reach South Andros from New York and yet it feels like a world away... clear blue water, perfect white sand, bonfires on the beach. We spent time playing Scrabble, cooking together and enjoying rum punches - and not thinking about work! The perfect vacation and at a very reasonable price. We can't wait to coordinate our schedules in time to do it again next year...
- J.I., New York, NY, February 2007
“BEST BLUE HOLE DIVING EVER"
Spent a week on South Andros in Kemp's Bay. The diving was awesome, with some of the best Blue Hole Diving in the world. There was a group of 5 of us that came over by boats from Florida and the arrangements were excellent. We were able to moor our vessels just off the beach and there is a dock nearby for unloading heavy gear. Oscar was very helpful with his truck aiding us in transporting gear and errands to the store. It almost goes without saying that we will be trying to make this an annual trek.
- A visitor from Tampa, Florida July 9, 2006
"Hidden Gem"
This is a place where you can get away and indulge in the simplicities of life and get back in touch with yourself. Very relaxing, with your own private beach. Let your imagination take you away if you want to and no one will tell you that you can't. If you feel like being active, go for it!
- A visitor from New Jersey. July 2006
Back Again!
My family stayed at Andros Beach Club on South Andros for the fourth time in May 2006. As always, we had a fantastic time and saw so many beautiful things and met so many warm and wonderful people. The Andros Beach Club is the only place we go for vacation anymore as we've had our fill of casinos, golf clubs and shopping malls and prefer a more natural and tranquil setting. We have always been beach people and have vacationed oceanside around the world and I can promise you that you won't be disappointed by Jesse's beach.
The people of South Andros are warm and friendly and you should get out and meet some of them if you have a chance. After just a few visits we have friends there that we'll keep up with for the rest of our lives.
If you can't survive without a trip to the mall, or if golf is your only physical activity, then this isn't the place for you. If you appreciate hiking (take Jesse's tour to the old Spanish fort), swimming (try an inland blue hole too), diving (the Garden is a world class spot) or just peace and tranquility, then you've found Heaven on Earth and I look forward to meeting you there!
- The Murphy family, Atlanta, Georgia
"Amazing Vacation"
I was looking for a spring break trip for myself and 4 of my closest college friends. We are graduating seniors and were looking for a place to relax and enjoy each other’s company and meet some new people without fighting through crowds of wild teenagers. The Andros Beach Club on South Andros was recommended by a young couple who are neighbors of ours who really loved the place. The 5 of us stayed at the Beach Club for 10 days in April. It was an absolutely amazing vacation. The weather and the water were perfect for the whole time. We went swimming, snorkeling, diving, hiking, tubing, and more. We cooked many meals on an open bonfire by the beach (4 miles long and gorgeous!) and also had several great meals at local restaurants. It was very affordable and definitely a great value. We plan on making this an annual group trip – especially as we move into the real world after college.
- A visitor from California, June 2007
"The Best Kept Secret of the Bahamas"
My husband and I have been to this lovely Andros Beach Club on South Andros three times, and are planning our fourth visit next winter. We love the different seasons, as the water never changes, however other things do. In the winter, the sky is clearer and not as many clouds. The diving is great any time of the year, as well as the snorkeling. We enjoyed our latest visit in March. It was perfect, the water was nice, the sun hot, but not biting, and we could walk for miles on the beach. You can see the crabs take their nocturnal trip to the sea almost any time of the year, and it is wonderful to watch.
We love the beautiful beaches, the warm and friendly people, and would come back again and again. I hope that these pictures show the love we have of South Andros Island, Bahamas.
- Ruthie and Foster , Vermont, May 2006
“Fantastic Find”
My family stayed at the Andros Beach Club in March of this year. What an amazing place! We were looking for a private place to stay where we could get away from it all but still enjoy some activities. South Andros is such a well kept secret. Between the beautiful snorkeling / diving and fishing we did and then the tour of the unique blue holes on the island, I can't think of a better vacation. Not to mention we had a gorgeous beach that was completely private. I couldn't be any happier with our choice and plan to go back again. I talk to many people who are looking for the Bahamas out island experience but not sure which island to choose, this is the place to choose if you ask me.
- A visitor from Florida, March 2007
“A Different Kind of Holiday Experience!”
We have been to South Andros Island for several years to celebrate Thanksgiving. It has been a wonderful time to be with family and our new island friends. This traditional American holiday is “new” for Bahamians and we enjoy sharing our customs and friendship. We do bring many of the traditional foods with us but have found it quite interesting to create new dishes from what is available on the island. As a change of pace – and for us a change from the winter weather – we would recommend trying this as a unique experience.
- A visitor from Montreal, Canada, November 2006
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