We have been working on our rates for some time; wanting to give the best rates possible to our friends and family guests, as well as a great rate to folks that find us either through a family/friends connection or the Internet.
We have come up with the base rate of $1200 USD per week for Internet bookings (meaning folks that want to rent the house that we have never met before).
Our family and friends will be welcomed at a lower rate. Please contact us for that rate when you are interested in staying.
Our intention is not to make money on this endeavor but really just to cover our costs...(electric [which is very expensive in the Bahamas - about triple the cost of electric in the States], water, Vonage, TV, Internet, monthly property management, insurance [car and house], grounds keeper [to maintain the beach when guests come] and a lady to clean before and after guests' stay).
Also, friend and family are welcome to come down to the house and visit or help with projects during the time that we are going to be there (Jan/Feb and first week of March) and certainly stay for free (depending upon how many extra people are there will determine if we would appreciate a contribution towards food costs). We will need to know if you would like to visit so that we can arrange the visiting schedule and make sure our rooms are appropriately saved. (We have two extra bedrooms that sleep 4 and we would like to accommodate all guests comfortably)
Please contact us if you have any specific questions about booking a week...we are already taking bookings for March 2011 and beyond.
