The house was absolutely perfect!! Monica had fast, excellent communication from the time we booked through check out. We hired a Chef Keva to cook our meals which is an excellent way to fully enjoy your vacation. We loved hanging out at the bar area after a long day on the water. The dock was perfect for our boat rental drop off where we explored Moriah Cay and then spent the afternoon at Chat n Chill. A short drive to Tropic of Cancer Beach which might be the most beautiful beach I have ever seen. We had a lovely dinner at Blu on the Water, a short drive from the property. I would highly recommend the Swimming with the Pugs All Day Tour (Staniel Cay). So much fun! It also includes a stop to see endangered Iguanas, swimming with Nurse Sharks, snorkeling Thunderball Grotto, and lunch at Staniel Cay Yacht Club. Would absolutely stay here again!

Quick response from manager for any troubles. Nice kitchen. Well stocked with everything we needed. It is a bit far from town or bars/restaurants which will suit a lot of people just fine. Pool was clean.

This property was a perfect location for us. As only 4 in our party plenty of space. The layout of property a bit different to other properties. All in all supported our needs.

The perfect place for 2 couples. It was great-each couple had their own space in the evening but we ate breakfast together in the main house each morning and gathered to play cards and just hangout. We were there in September and there were not a lot of restaurants that were open so we did a lot of cooking in the evening as well. Would definitely recommend.

We loved the size of the lot and outside entrainment around the pool! Everyone had plenty of room. It is a great space for families with kids.

We stayed in The Mandarin for a week in July. It was amazing! Great location as long as your ok being outside of town (which we were)! Only minutes from Forbes Hill (highly recommend). We rented a boat for three days and it was wonderful having it to visit places like Chat N Chill, Hoppers Bay and Starfish Beach. The dingy was used the other days and it worked great while we were there. We fished and snorkeled right off the dock. The house was plenty big enough for our group of 11 (6 adults, 5 kids with one being a toddler that slept in the crib included with the house). There were minor issues that Monica addressed appropriately. The property could use some freshing up (like a new dining table- it was on the verge of breaking while we were there) and some additional kitchen supplies (like cookie sheets)…minor things in the grand scheme. It was a dream vacation with our family and we made memories that will live on forever!!

We loved our stay at Mandarin. Monica was extremely helpful. A few issues with the dingy. Wasn’t working until two days prior to departure. Owner was on top of issues and trying to solve the problem. All in all we had a great memorable trip.

The property was perfect for our group of 4 couples. Everyone had their own space and plenty of room to stretch out. We enjoyed the pool on the property and the dock and view! Both the host and owner were quite helpful and responsive!

We loved our stay at the Mandarin. Monica met us in Georgetown and we followed her to the property where she gave us a helpful tour. During the week, she was very easy to get a hold of and helped us with any questions we had. The property itself was beautiful and charming (it is more of a "campus"). Our teenager stayed in the small apartment on her own and she appreciated her own space. The main house has the kitchen, main living and dining area, a wonderful laundry room, and another king bedroom ensuite with a huge closet with a crib. There was lots of room to unpack and fold/hang clothes. The other house had a big room with a large bed + bunkbed where our 9 and 10 year olds stayed on their own which was perfect. Another couple with their 2 year old stayed in the other king bedroom ensuite, which was large and comfortable. This second complex also has what I would call an "entertaining" room with a hibachi grill (we did stirfry one night), a bar window and seating, a very cold fridge perfect for beer, and fun musical instruments. The pool was fun for the kids and the dock had a dinghy, paddleboards and kayaks. There was snorkle gear to use which we kept in our trunk all week because you will want it when exploring all the beaches. The location was perfect. . . close to the grocery, gas and shops in Georgetown. The kitchen at Mandarin was well stocked for cooking. The Forbes Hill beach 8 minutes away was our favorite! We would recommend the Mandarin 10/10!

Nice home with good amenities. Plenty of space to spread out or spend time together as a large group. Enjoyed cornhole, the pool, paddle boarding, the dinghy (once the engine was swapped out), the hibachi grill, and swimming off the dock. Communication with the property manager was excellent and the small issues that popped up were addressed quickly. Small repairs are needed, like tightening the cabinets and securing the dishwasher. We had a wonderful time and would visit this property again.

The location was exactly what we were looking for. The house is a little worn and not as clean as I keep my own house but it didn’t bother us and we would go back. It had everything we needed to have a enjoyable vacation. Hands down our favorite vacation yet. The dingy boat is unreliable so definitely take 2 paddles out when you go out. Monica was very responsive and helped us plan all the details. Take the trip!

We could have easily stayed in a resort, but we are so happy we elected to stay at the Mandarin. Such a neat property with a lot to do! We went with two families (9 total people; 4 adults and 5 children ranging from 8-15), and everyone had plenty of space and privacy. At the same time, we were able to hang out in the main living space whenever we were home. We loved paddle boarding and kayaking across the bay to Moriah Harbour Cay. It only took 35 minutes to an hour to get to the opposite side of the island for excursions. The moment we arrived Monica made us feel welcomed! Her exact words were, “Let the kids have fun, they are in the Exumas!” We made great memories and recommend this location to anyone looking for the perfect spot to vacation with family and friends!

Moriah Cay is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and staying at the Mandarin House was the perfect place to take it all in. We were a party of eight that travels to Exuma every year at the beginning of March. This year was the first time we rented a house and it couldn't have worked out better. Mandarin House is lovely and worked out comfortably for all of us. We had plenty of room to gather together as a group or spend apart for quiet time. The kitchen is large and provides a nice area to cook and prepare meals. The terrace is perfect, and the pool was a delight. We rented a boat from Drexel for six days and couldn't be more satisfied. Overall, thumbs up for a wonderful, relaxing, and beautiful place to stay when visiting Moriah Cay and Exuma.

We loved this property. The actual set-up of the house, the beautiful view, and the wonderful dock and access to water. We were able to see sea turtles and snorkeled right off the dock and saw starfish and small fish and corals. We loved the pool area. The meal that Bola came and cooked was amazing. Thank you Monica for being so helpful through the whole process.

This was a great place to stay for three couples. We all had separate spaces as the house is laid out with each bedroom in separate areas. The main house had a nice large living area and big dining table. The outside bar and hangout areas were great too. A couple things to note...two bedrooms are en-suite, but the third had to go outside to enter their bathroom. There is the main house that has one big bedroom with a full bath. Then there is the bar area...it has one bedroom behind the bar (facing the front of the house with bunk beds (their bathroom is outside, on the other side of the bar, so great for when hanging outside and for the kids in the bunkroom. Then on the other side of that bath is another en-suite bedroom that faces the pool/ocean. If you want to boat anywhere other than the sandbars across the way, you def need to rent a boat. Someone was complaining about the boat that was available...their review was completely unsupported. It's a dingy...it's not made for far travel. If you arrive on a Sunday, def take advantage of groceries being delivered to the house...the grocery wont be open until Monday so you def want some food for potentially dinner and breakfast the next day. Nitza, who provides the massages, and her co-masseuse were AMAZING!! We hired Chef Keva to come cook dinner for our group one night. It was the best meal we had on the island and it was reasonably priced. Plus, they were both lovely ladies.

We had high hopes that the Mandarin House would open up a new part of the island for my family ( 5 adults, 4 kids(5-12). The hope was we could walk the beach at Moriah Harbour Cay on a daily basis and I could fish for bonefish near the house. While we could it was not an easy trip. The five minute dingy ride to Moriah Harbour Cay required it to be hide tide unless you didn't mind pulling the dingy 75 yards through shallow water and it also required a working dingy. Additionally, the direct route to the beach required either multiple trips in the dingy ( 2 adults and 2 kids at a time) or some people to paddleboard or kayak. Plus the walk to the beach required hauling things over the island on rocky ground and a 100 yard walk through a watery mucky mogul area before getting to the beach area. The beach is very beautiful equal to Coco Plum or Tropic of Cancer beaches as a way of comparison. The house itself was in fair shape but could have used a deep cleaning. Also, the three separate buildings that housed the 4 bedrooms made it not feel like a family gathering but more like a hotel stay with everyone heading to there bedrooms after dinner. This was due to the limited seating in the "living room" area and also due to the no-see'm that appear in the evening on the calm night so no outside seating. The dock usually had a breeze so it worked well for night time gathering and star gazing. We met Jonas who replaced the dingy's motor after our first day out on the water. The motor died coming back from my first trip to the Cay. Poor Jonas and his assistant paddled the boat back in a constant 15+mph wind from the swim platform I left it at which was at a house 1 mile away( I had to walk back to the house). Jonas also returned twice more to get the new motor working after what appeared to be operator errors. Once due to vent cap somehow was closed and the second when the gas line valve somehow was turned to the off position. Both of these operator errors happened after the dingy was up and running on the water and the engine quit in mid trip. Not fun trying to paddle a dingy in the wind as Jonas and I can contest to. I can not recommend the house for a group of 5 adults and 4 kids unless you want to be separated. I also can not recommend the location for accessing Moriah Harbour Cay unless you area seasoned dingy operator or like to paddleboard or kayak in the wind. I did not attempt to catch bonefish from the house.

We had an amazing time in Exuma! The Mandarin House is beautiful and is great for families with multiple units. Monica was wonderful and available for all questions and stocked the house with groceries ahead of our arrival. She also provided very useful information regarding car rentals, excursions, etc. prior to our arrival which was so helpful! We had a delicious catered meal from Nola our first night which was wonderful. She even offered to hold our baby while we ate. We rented a boat from Daphne with Exclusive Boat Rentals and her crew delivered it and picked it back up! We loved using it to explore around Moriah Harbor. We had a great time on a private charter with Exuma Watersports. We are already planning our next trip back!

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Monica is amazing to work with from the time of booking to arrival to our stay and departure. She was quick to answer any questions and is very warm and friendly. She made us feel right at home when we got there. We stayed here with 2 families and one couple. The property consists of 3 houses. Which gave us plenty of space and privacy if needed. The main house has a master bedroom with full crib, full kitchen, dining, living room, laundry, 1 1/2 bath. The house with the hibachi music bar (extra fridge and ice maker) has 2 bedrooms with separate entrances and 2 baths. The third house has a bedroom and bath. The kids loved the pool and jumping off the deck. I loved the aesthetics of it all. The dock was where we started our mornings and ended our nights. We saw turtles, plethora of fish, sharks(only one night), stingrays swim by and several shooting stars. We snorkeled near our dock and found lots of starfish, spent some time moving them to right next to the dock enjoyed seeing them for a couple days slowly moving away. Dingy over to the islands across from us and searched for natural wonders. Saw more starfish but a different kind, sand dollars, pretty shells. We also rented a boat and was able to dock it at the house. This was our 4th time to Exuma and this is my favorite house we’ve stayed in so far. The house also has a generator which is great for when the island goes out. This time we had several outages but it didn’t bother us Bc the whole house generator kept us going. I would highly recommend staying here. It’s the perfect home base. House also comes with plenty of coolers ranging from small to large, plenty of beach towels, fishing rods, kayaks, paddle boards, and basics like dish soap, dishwasher detergent, bath soap, paper towels, spices.

Communication was good with Monica and Jonas. The dinghy was very useful to explore the nearby cays. The property is spacious and air conditioning worked great. If I knew how beautiful exumas was we would have stayed a couple more days. The small invisible bugs are a very big nuisance. Some people in our party had over 100 bites even with bug spray. We rented a boat delivered to the dock for the day which is highly recommended to explore furthur out. Monica arranged a catered meal by Nola and it was the best meal of our trip.

We had 3 couples stay at the property and we felt like we were at our own little private resort! The location was great to get to beaches and restaurants. Monica was very helpful and very responsive! The recommendations she provided were perfect. We made lots of friends with the local people. The house had a lots of the necessities already there so that was helpful. Clean and great AC. It was a beautiful property! We will be back :)

We were 2 families doing a last minute vacation. We rented a boat which Monica helped us with a contact. We hired a chef one night to cook us a meal. We explored, relaxed and enjoyed our trip! The house was nice and accommodating to our whole group! We would visit again!

Loved the mandarin house! Host was wonderful - always a quick response. Only thing that I would mention is the bedrooms are in separate buildings- which is important if you have kids. Overall loved the experience!

We had an amazing stay! The views were perfect. We all enjoyed the wonderful pool and hibachi bar. We loved the set up for our group. Any issues we ran into were quickly addressed by Monica! It was nice not having direct beach access this time and we explored more of the island.

Great property on the water with a dock and near many amazing beaches Very conducive for renting power boats and jet ski’s/wave runners with hosts contacts able to deliver right to your dock. Beds were very comfortable Would recommend for family vacation

Some areas need updating and maintenance, Monica was very helpful

Close to moriah cay and man o war cay simply amazing

We were completely pleased with our stay at the Mandarin. The property was clean and as described. It exceeded our expectations for two families with nine family members. The location was very safe and perfect for us. There isn't a lot around so we had Monica stock us well with provisions upon our arrival. Monica was amazing and so accommodating. She responded promptly to any questions that we had. Can't say enough great things about her. The view was gorgeous and we swam off of the dock everyday! We had amazing massages from Nitsa on the deck. Wow! We rented a boat from Drex for 3 days. A must! We were so happy that we did! He showed us around to the beautiful sandbars and the way to get to Chat and Chill. We loved our boat and he was fantastic! One day we also rented a boat from Theo to go further out to Swim with the Pigs. What a great day! Everyone loved it! Theo, EJ and Stewie were awesome. Highly recommend! I only wish our stay was 2 weeks instead of 1!! You will not meet nicer people! A huge Thank You to everyone for your Exumian hospitality!!! Until we meet again!

Our family of eight people stayed at the house. We range in age from 11 up to 50. This place was laid out perfectly for a group of our size. Everyone had space and weren’t right on top of each other. We loved being on the lagoon where we could swim and kayak and paddleboard. I would definitely stay here again!

This beautifully located property is well kept and managed. Had a small issue with the AC and Monica responded instantly. Being up in our years, the small boat that comes with house was too hard to get on due to the height of the dock but any younger physically able person could take advantage. We rented a larger boat and kept at dock where there was a ladder to access it. The property was not disappointing and pictures accurate. Highly recommend.

We love this house. It’s actually three buildings but it feels like one. The house is clean, well appointed, and has everything you need. The location is beautiful and the house representative is awesome. When we needed anything we got a quick response and the issue handled in a timely manor. I highly recommend this place.

Loved the trip. Thank you!