Fodor's Expert Review Schooner's Landing
Oceanside Beach, Man-O-War Cay, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas
Editor's Note: This location is no longer in operation.
Perched on a rocky promontory overlooking a long, isolated beach, this small, Mediterranean-style resort has four two-bedroom town-house condos with ocean views; two of these units include lofts for children or extra friends. Rooms are airy, with wicker furniture and ceramic tile floors, and include fully equipped kitchens, ceiling fans, TVs, and stereos with CD players. Gaze out to sea from the freshwater swimming pool's wraparound deck, or lounge in the gazebo, which has a barbecue and wet bar. There's no restaurant, but you can easily walk to almost every establishment, eating or otherwise, on the cay. The resort also has golf carts for rent, and the nearby grocery store delivers.
PROS
- spectacular surroundings on a bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
- easy access to deserted beaches
- stress-melting environment
CONS
- not much to do
- island restaurants are just OK
- groceries can be scarce at times
