My spouse and I stayed at this wonderful home for 14 days. It was our first time on Russell Island. The home was just as pictured. So cute with great views of the ocean from the living room and bedrooms. The air conditioning worked wonderfully. The kitchen had all the amenities along with a full lineup of appliances like a great blender, coffee makers, toaster. Plenty of casserole dishes, pots and pans. Bed was comfy. Best part for me was the great little sitting area right on the water and the back porch. I also used the kayaks every day. I got good at spotting turtles, rays and starfish from the kayak and from the waterfront sitting area. The water is clear, calm and shallow, making it shallow enough for littles if you bring them. We loved watching “Craig the spider crab” crawl on the rocks on a daily basis. The hammock is a great place for a nap in the afternoon as it is shaded by 2:30. The only issue we experienced was the next store property had a sailing school for three days during our last week. It was a group of about 15 pre-teens (mostly boys) who were very energetic and loud from 10-3 on those days. This is in no way the fault of Rebecca, but it did impede on our privacy and quiet solitude. I really hope I am able to come back and enjoy the beauty of Russell Island and would stay at this property again in a heartbeat.

I booked this place based on the reviews and I wasn’t disappointed. Took my family including 2 kids under 8 to Spanish Wells for the first time and we all had a perfect week. The weather cooperated just enough with the storm that went through Florida and because this house is on the north side of the island we remained sheltered from any wind. The house was perfect for a family with multiple interests; My wife was able to get her quiet time for reading, I was able to get out snorkel and ride the golf cart around and the kids swam for hours every day. We did cook at home for most meals and the house was stocked well enough to accommodate that. My only suggestion would be to provide something to allow the guest to enjoy some of the plentiful coconuts everywhere around the island. The kids saw numerous small fish, conchs and starfish right in the water from the back of the house. Communication with Becky was top notch as it can be a little overwhelming traveling with small kids and the transition from plane to boat to golf cart to house was seemless. We rented a charter one day with Capt. Smiley and SpanishWells SeaVentures, his boat was really nice and we had a great half day seeing turtles, stingrays and snorkeling; if you get the chance call him. All in all we would absolutely book again.

We recently visited Spanish Wells for the first time and we stayed at Drift Away. We couldn’t have picked a more perfect place for our family! It felt as though we were on our own private island because it was so quiet and relaxing. We had our own private dock where we spent our days floating around in the ocean, snorkeling and kayaking. Even our teenagers had a blast, which says something!! The views were breathtaking and the ocean was so calm and peaceful. The owners were extremely helpful and arranged for our transportation from the airport to the house and assisted us in our golf cart rental. Overall it was a perfect get away and we really hope to come back again one day soon!

Sometimes you build up trips in your mind and they aren’t always what you hoped for. Not the case with Drift Away cottage. First the hosts were great. We had to make a lot of changes and move dates and they accommodated us. They set up our transportation from plane to house and helped us get settled in. The house and location was more than I could have imagined. Breath taking views. You really don’t have to leave the house but we wanted to go beach and we had it all to our selves for hours. Some of the most beautiful white sand tropical beaches. Just like a post card. The island was very nice. The people there are so friendly. I’m already planning on coming back. Food and service was great as highly recommend.

We enjoyed our stay at Drift Away as usual. The property is beautiful and we have created the most special family memories at this home. Thanks for sharing your wonderful home ❤️

This was our sixth trip to Spanish Wells. Drift Away was perfect for our party of 4 adults. The house and property was exactly as advertised. The driveway into the front of the house was so inviting with native trees and flowers. The view to the water was breathtaking from every room in the cottage. You really didn’t have to leave the property to enjoy sunning, swimming and even snorkeling. The interior was clean and comfortable. We had everything we needed to cook and relax. A nice addition would be 4 beach chairs to take to the beaches. We definitely will return to Drift Away!

A great house in a spectacular setting. We could sit out on the deck and stare at the gorgeous water for hours on end! The house is well-equipped, clean and nicely decorated. Air conditioning was excellent, the bed very comfortable, and the half-bath on the main floor was a nice touch. Rebecca and Sarah were terrific - arranging for transport from the airport, reserving a golf cart, and meeting us at the ferry dock to take us to the house. Just a completely terrific experience. Highly recommended!

This is our second stay in this home and I just can't say enough about how great it is. The water is extremely calm in this area. The home is well taken care of and very responsive host.