Nice home but no kayaks and no beach

Staying at the Duck Out property on Russell Island in Spanish Wells was exactly what we wanted. Quiet, secluded, beautiful, peaceful time for the two of us. We mostly read, sunbathed, and had nice dinners. The house was clean and welcoming. We loved the front & rear decks upstairs. Only one minor inconvenience with the showers, but we kind of expected that being on a remote island. The hot water and water pressure weren’t exactly up to our preferred standards, but it wasn’t a big deal for us. During the week, we found a nice section of beach to use on the other island. The shoreline by the Duck Out house only has a beach during lower tides. However the water by Duck Out is beautiful. I had a stingray swim by me which was cool! My wife found a huge conch shell. Also, we were plenty satisfied with the restaurant choices. I think the Shipyard had the highest quality food, followed closely by Wreckers. Budda’s was a fun place with decent bar food, and the Sandbar was nice for drinks & snacks. We went to each of those places twice I think. Prices are a little high, but what can you do about that? Being on a remote island, I expected prices to be a little high. Groceries were expensive too. We bought breakfast foods, lunch meat and chips so we only had to eat out for dinners. Anyway, had a great stay and we will return to Spanish Wells for sure.

we so enjoyed our stay at duck-out! the house was spacious, comfortable and had everything necessary to cook a meal and to relax after swimming. the back patio has a dining table which is a lovely place to relax. We went to Spanish Wells to enjoy the beautiful island and were more than happy with our stay. They had snorkeling gear and beach towels at the ready and there are many uncrowded beaches to find and enjoy. the duck-out's owner, mrs. d, is lovely and welcoming. she offered the use of the swing that looks out over the water and the use of the backyard. the manager, Joanne, readily answered all our questions and made us feel right at home from the start. Joanne was available for questions about where to go and what to see. highly recommend the Duck Inn and we can't wait to go back.

We truly enjoyed our stay at Duck out. As Nassau locals, we needed somewhere to stay while visiting with family on Russell Island. The house had everything we needed and was on a quiet road. We enjoyed going down to the little beach at low tide in the mornings in our pj's. Mrs. Duckworth was very kind and we realized that she knew our Dad way back in the day!

Wonderful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Absolutely loved our stay at Duck Out. Joanne was so helpful the entire trip and the best host we have ever had. The property was beautiful and loved having our own beach to swim however none of the beaches were crowded. The house was clean and well decorated. We are already planning a return trip.

Everything was very nice. Would recommend.

Our stay at Duck Out could not have been any better. Property is super clean and well stocked with everything you could need. Great communication from the beginning with property manager and Joanne. Perfect location with beautiful view of the water. Endless views. The owner is also a sweetheart. Great conversations had. If you need anything at all they are right there to get it for you. Would definitely stay here again!

Duck Out is the perfect place to take advantage of all that Spanish Wells has to offer: waterfront location, spotless and comfortable accommodations and friendly and attentive host and property manager. Multiple outdoor decks with ocean views. Communication is wonderful and you will have everything you need for a perfect stay.

This was a fantastic location, friendly beautiful Island and the support system to help us navigate our adventure was top notch! The boys met friends, I fell in love with the locals too, so friendly!! Gorgeous water, great food, easy travels on our golf cart and the adventure was perfect!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First off, the property is in great shape and very well taken care of. The beds were super comfortable and the living quarters were ideal. The outdoor spaces were a delight. We used all of the house! Kitchen was well stocked with what we needed. The laundry was great, especially the use of the clothes line outdoors. If you stay here, you will absolutely love the beach area. We placed our chairs in the water and soaked up the sun and the views! If you’ve never seen the Bahamian waters you’re in for a treat! We loved seeing the turtles swim by daily. If you have little ones, you can be confident of the depth of the water. Mrs. Duckworth lives next door and was super helpful and kind. We enjoyed our visits with her. Joanne, the care taker met all our needs, don’t hesitate to reach out to her for your taxi/ferry/golf cart rentals. She is just a text or phone call away. Email her prior to leaving your home, she will have worked her magic!All in all, it’s a great place to stay, clean, cared for and safe!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First off, the property is in great shape and very well taken care of. The beds were super comfortable and the living quarters were ideal. The outdoor spaces were a delight. We used all of the house! Kitchen was well stocked with what we needed. The laundry was great, especially the use of the clothes line outdoors.
If you stay here, you will absolutely love the beach area. We placed our chairs in the water and soaked up the sun and the views! If you’ve never seen the Bahamian waters you’re in for a treat! We loved seeing the turtles swim by daily. If you have little ones, you can be confident of the depth of the water.
Mrs. Duckworth lives next door and was super helpful and kind. We enjoyed our visits with her. Joanne, the care taker met all our needs, don’t hesitate to reach out to her for your taxi/ferry/golf cart rentals. She is just a text or phone call away. Email her prior to leaving your home, she will have worked her magic!
All in all, it’s a great place to stay, clean, cared for and safe!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Duck Out was exceptionally clean and well equipped. The beds were comfortable and the house was just steps away from the beautiful water!

Duck Out is clean, well equipped and comfortable! The cottage is surrounded by beautiful landscaping, fruit trees and of course - the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. We sat and watched the sea creatures swim by and took several dips there too. It’s nicely situated near Spanish Wells, but tucked away on the more quiet Russell Island. The cottage owner and property manager are lovely people. Great place!

Duck Out is even nicer than it looks in the photographs! Being able to walk just a few moments to swim at the private beach or look out from the sturdy swing made the location perfect, and being at the end of the street ensured quiet. Joanne, the property manager, couldn’t have been more helpful, and Kay, the owner of the property who lives next door, was welcoming as well. We loved our stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay on Spanish Wells was wonderful and our little house was perfect! We felt at home immediately. The place is so sweet and is practically brand new! Simple pretty decor with an open layout. Wonderful painted sea mural going up the stairs, bathrooms are clean and well designed. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook for our family while we were there. The gardens surrounding are beautiful and the water right down the road is exactly as pictured! Pristine:) It was so quiet and had fabulous sea breeze! We were visited every night by sting rays, turtles, a shark, and beautiful birds. Did have to go far to see amazing fish while snorkeling right off the beach. The flowers are amazing and the local goats are a hoot!! The air conditioner worked perfect and the place was spotlessly clean! The grill was a great bonus since we bought fish and lobster from the local fisherman. Washer and dryer are new and worked great since we didn’t pack heavy. We traveled with our two teenage sons and were very happy that it was so safe for them to go off and explore. The golf carts are fun to zip around in. Sunsets were breathtaking. We found many beautiful beaches and the people were so helpful and welcoming. The supermarket was stacked with everything you want. Lovely local items too! From homemade local guava jam and Johnny cakes to Irish butter and sausages! A few sweat spots for dining out with great views of the water and island. Delicious ice cream from poppa scoops. Easy access to Covid screening. Joanne is a star!! She helped us plan out our trip and took care of all the details! She Knows the ferry man, the taxi drivers and the best place to rent a car on the mainland. She knows Spanish Wells very well because she was raised there. Quick ferry ride to Eleuthra for daytime exploring was amazing! The owner lives right beside the cottage and was so welcoming and kind to us! Five stars!! We will def be back:)

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay on Spanish Wells was wonderful and our little house was perfect! We felt at home immediately. The place is so sweet and is practically brand new! Simple pretty decor with an open layout. Wonderful painted sea mural going up the stairs, bathrooms are clean and well designed. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook for our family while we were there. The gardens surrounding are beautiful and the water right down the road is exactly as pictured! Pristine:) It was so quiet and had fabulous sea breeze! We were visited every night by sting rays, turtles, a shark, and beautiful birds. Did have to go far to see amazing fish while snorkeling right off the beach. The flowers are amazing and the local goats are a hoot!! The air conditioner worked perfect and the place was spotlessly clean! The grill was a great bonus since we bought fish and lobster from the local fisherman. Washer and dryer are new and worked great since we didn’t pack heavy. We traveled with our two teenage sons and were very happy that it was so safe for them to go off and explore. The golf carts are fun to zip around in. Sunsets were breathtaking. We found many beautiful beaches and the people were so helpful and welcoming. The supermarket was stacked with everything you want. Lovely local items too! From homemade local guava jam and Johnny cakes to Irish butter and sausages! A few sweat spots for dining out with great views of the water and island. Delicious ice cream from poppa scoops. Easy access to Covid screening. Joanne is a star!! She helped us plan out our trip and took care of all the details! She Knows the ferry man, the taxi drivers and the best place to rent a car on the mainland. She knows Spanish Wells very well because she was raised there. Quick ferry ride to Eleuthra for daytime exploring was amazing! The owner lives right beside the cottage and was so welcoming and kind to us! Five stars!! We will def be back:)

This is a lovely property in a nice quiet spot on Russell Island. No need to worry that it is a drive to Spanish Wells - it is a quick golf cart drive! Having three comfortably sized bedrooms and gorgeous views from both balconies and front door, we enjoyed every moment. The beds are very comfortable and we all slept well. The time we didn't spend in the water was spent sitting on the bench swing or comfy chairs spotting fish, starfish, turtles and conchs in the indescribably blue water.

This is a wonderful property just steps from an incredibly beautiful shoreline. We saw turtles and many starfish! The house was perfect for our needs - and very cute! The backyard is full of wonderful plants and papaya trees - you feel like you have transported to the jungle! It’s very quiet and peaceful. The owner and property manager were incredibly welcoming! It was a great stay!

This was the absolute best stay! Duck Out was very relaxing and a comfortable home in every way. Our neighbors make you feel like family and are very helpful with assisting in island navigation. Joanne and Katie were amazing hosts, the grounds are beautiful with private beach access and outside dining area available. We would LOVE to stay here again!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We truly enjoyed our stay. House was clean, quiet and nice amenities.

A great location with a great host. We spent 7 days at the house and have been discussing a return trip. Despite the COVID rules Everything was made easy by just following the instructions the property manager provided. At the airport we met the recommended taxi service who contacted the property manager to notify our arrival timing at the dock. Joanne the PM met us at the dock and gave a great tour of the island while heading to check in. The unit is just as described and the pictures are accurate. We enjoyed the white sand at low tide on the private beach. The hostess “Kay” was incredibly friendly and helpful with suggestions and recommendations. Harbor side rentals was great and accommodating to schedule changes. We even had fresh Avocados from a tree on the property. Highly recommended!

Rating Details:The property manager was very helpful.The vacation rental was spotless.I was very happy with the location.I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:Duck Out was exactly what we were looking for... the space was very clean and bright, including all the kitchen and bath necessities for our stay. The outdoor patio areas were fantastic with a beautiful variety of trees, flowers and tropical landscaping. Highly recommended!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Duck Out was exactly what we were looking for... the space was very clean and bright, including all the kitchen and bath necessities for our stay. The outdoor patio areas were fantastic with a beautiful variety of trees, flowers and tropical landscaping.

Highly recommended!