We just got home from our stay at Tennessea Shine and we were so sad to leave. This cottage is perfect for a couple or a small group looking to enjoy paradise. It is adorably decorated and has everything you will need. The porch is where we spent most of our time enjoying meals and playing games, not to mention the breathtaking view! The neighbors are friendly and we got a kick out of the goats and sheep next door, too cute. The cottage comes equipped with all of the beach necessities - chairs, coolers, even a kayak which we loved. Perhaps the highlight of our stay was the friendliness and flexibility of both the homeowner Tavis and the property manager Donna. We were so grateful for their hospitality and being so quick to answer any questions we had. Would absolutely recommend and look forward to staying again!!

We had a wonderful stay at TennesSea Shine. It was everything that I imagined and more. We had fresh mangos several times a day from their trees on property. There were sugar apples however they were not ripe yet, so we purchased some at the local Farmer's Market - delicious! I was a little reserved about initially not having direct beach access until I got there and realized how lucky we were to get the views from TennesSea Shine. ALL beaches are just minutes away with the golf cart. We went to several beaches throughout our 8 day stay and could not pick a favorite - maybe ALL of them! We had everything we needed to cook our meals (seafood from Ron's recommended), relax and enjoy paradise. I had injured my ankle the day before my trip and couldn't think of a better place to recuperate - "Injured in Paradise" was what I shared with all my friends who were extremely jealous of all the incredible pictures. Can't wait to plan the next trip to Spanish Wells!

Lovely week on Russell Island/Spanish Wells at Tennessee Shine! Great views, easy access to beautiful beaches. Thank you for sharing your place!

Nice clean cottage with a Great porch

The cottage is beautiful, clean and has an amazing view! Pretty quiet too! The deck was one of my favorite places to go sit and have dinner after beaching all day! The kitchen was well equipped and had drinking water, the bathroom was very spacious and the bed is absolutely so comfortable even more comfortable than my bed at home! Communication with the owner was flawless and she even arranged the transfers! She answered all my questions quickly as well. I’ve been to Spanish Wells this made the fifth time and by far the nicest place I’ve stayed at! The cottage is on Russell but it’s only a 7 minute drive in a golf cart to the beach so not a big deal at all and for me I’d rather have the peace and quiet so I don’t mind a little drive. The sandbar is a must! Fun atmosphere and good company, not to mention it has a little beach so you can swim in the ocean and get food and cocktails! Did I mention it’s like 5 minutes from the cottage too! And Buddha’s is a favorite of mine. Service is great there and he gives ya a lot of food for your money and ya get full! His burgers are fabulous with homemade buns too! Wonderful stay and I will return to to stay here again! I only have a few small suggestions and they are: at some point maybe get a grill and maybe a medium sized cooler. Idk if there was a cooler anywhere but I didn’t find one (I did have a small cooler I brought with frozen meat in it to help with food costs) and maybe some larger beach chairs.

I am truly all about COMFORT, and TennesSea Shine stilt cottage exceeded my expectations. I felt like I’d “gotten away” with something (more than a just a lovely retreat), yet from I walked in the door, somehow, it felt like Home...or like how Home should feel. Donna and the Newbolds were AWESOME! Their friendliness and kind support took me by surprise. I got lost returning home :) one evening, called them really nervous, and in 3 minutes the Newbolds were to my rescue! The only “noise” I noticed during my stay was the song of a few goats that held a pre-run meeting :) one morning. I managed to record the dash as one of numerous beautiful moments had while there. Would I return to this lovely place and people? I’d absolutely love to. Thank you, Bonnie & Crew!

What a beautiful little stilt home! Has everything you need to enjoy a relaxing time on a peaceful little island. Surrounded by the most beautiful and ever changing sea and sky. Nice little kitchen and several restaurants if you don’t feel like cooking. Spacious bath and lovely porch. Best part is waking up to that view right from the very comfortable bed! Recommended for a peaceful downtime and recharge. Definitely would visit again, Caretaker and his wife were awesome.

The unit was as advertised. The covered porch was enjoyable any time of day. Being a football fan, I appreciated the cable TV. It was quiet & peaceful. Vince & Lori were very responsive & helpful. Loved it.

TennesSea Shine is exactly as pictured. The view is spectacular and Bonnie is a pleasure to deal with. The kitchen had everything my husband needed to cook dinner. The bed was very comfortable and the reclining loveseat was relaxing to sit in. We even laid out under the stars one night in the yard. Easy check in and out. We would definitely come back 🤗 …

I truly enjoyed my one week stay at Spanish Wells. Everything was perfect! I would definitely recommend Tennessee Shine!!

This little cottage has an amazing view from the covered front porch, living area and from the bed when you wake up! It’s comfortable and beautifully decorated with colors of the ocean which are calming. There are plenty of linens and beach towels for a week’s stay. The only things I would have liked were a washer/ dryer and an outdoor grill.

Everything about this little house is great. The view, the comfortable seating on the porch, the well equipped kitchen, the bed- just everything! Could not have been a more pleasant stay.

This is a perfect cottage for a couple. It’s not very big but it has everything you need for a lovely stay! The view is the best part and the gorgeous large deck is perfect for breakfasts and reading! We went to Long Beach but our favourite was the one right at the bridge. It’s stunning and when the tide goes out - just amazing! We ate dinners at the Sand Bar and Wreckers. Excellent! But we bought food for our own breakfasts and lunches. The only thing I would say we needed would be binoculars and a cheese grater! Thanks Bonnie for sharing your beautiful Bahamas tree top cottage! We will be back!

Upon arrival to the cottage the view was breathtaking! The place was neat & tidy & had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It was a handy location to both Spanish Wells & the beaches.

TennesSea Shine provided the most cozy well-stocked space with beautiful views for our weeklong trip. The colors and decor perfectly reflected the sea that we had in constant view from the cottage, providing the calm and peace and sunny warmth we were looking for. The caretakers were friendly and helpful, like everyone on the island, though we didn't need to call on them because we had everything we needed and all functioned perfectly. Bonus for us puzzle lovers was the 1000-piece Tennessee puzzle on the shelf. Our rented golf cart got us wherever we wanted to go, mostly beaches and restaurants, and Bonnie and Charles even provided beach chairs and towels for these outings. Highly recommend this gem of a spot!