Your Stay Guide
Everything you need during your vacation - WiFi, boat info, snorkeling spots, house care, and checkout.
Quick Reference
WiFi & Property Info
Your Property Manager
Marsha Lowe
Marsha is your local contact for any property needs during your stay. She manages housekeeping, maintenance, and can help with local recommendations.
Available via phone or WhatsApp. WhatsApp preferred for quick responses.
Emergency Contacts
Getting Around Abaco
Tap any marker to see details and get driving directions. This map shows key services between the airport and your property.
Remember: Drive on the LEFT!
Roads can be narrow - take it slow and enjoy the scenery.
Offline Maps (PDF)
Download for offline use - helpful when cell service is limited.
Boating & Snorkeling Map
Tap any marker to see details and get coordinates for your GPS. Shows properties, reefs, blue holes, and navigation points.
Safety Warning
IT IS SAFEST TO SNORKEL THE REEFS AT HIGH TIDE – or almost high tide. Some coral is very close to the surface at low tide and it's easy to get scraped. Never drive the boat over the reef – you can hit the motor on the coral! If you anchor, anchor down-wind of and beside the reef. If the driver stays in the boat (recommended), he/she should stay around the edges of the reef area. Please do not touch the coral – our reefs at Casuarina Point are very alive, and we want to keep them that way!
Snorkeling Tips
- DO NOT head directly for the coordinates – YOU WILL RUN AGROUND ON SANDBARS
- These coordinates help you find reefs once you are close - ALWAYS watch to stay in deep enough water
- Best visibility in morning before afternoon winds pick up
- Wear reef-safe sunscreen to protect the coral
Boat Safety & Usage
Each property has a 16-foot Carolina Skiff with a 20HP Honda motor for guest use. Please read these important safety guidelines before heading out on the water. This is the Atlantic OCEAN – even when it looks peaceful and calm, you must always operate the boat with the greatest care, caution and respect.
Liability Waiver Required
Please review and sign the boat waiver before using the boat. You can download it here or find a copy in your Welcome Book.
Download WaiverSafety Tips
- ALWAYS wear the kill switch lanyard while operating the boat
- NEVER go out or try to return at LOW TIDE - running the prop in sand will damage it
- Honda motors use PLAIN GAS only - do NOT add oil to the gas
- Always attach TWO mooring lines when docking - one could break loose
- ALWAYS remove the center plug when moored so the boat won't sink if it rains
- Return the lanyard/kill switch and plug to the key rack after each use
- Refill gas tanks on your last trip to town before checkout
- Life jackets are required for children under 10 and non-swimmers
- There MUST be a PFD on board for every person on board
- Always carry an oar or paddle, should the engine fail
- Check fuel tank – carry enough fuel to get out and back
- DO NOT sit on the edge of the boat when it is in operation
- ALL persons riding MUST be INSIDE the boat when it is in operation
- Children 14-18 may only operate the boat under direct adult supervision (adult must be in the boat)
- No one under 14 may operate the boat
- TAKE YOUR CELL PHONE for emergencies with Marsha's and Angus's numbers
Tide Information
Knowing the tides is essential for safe boating and the best snorkeling conditions. Tides make a BIG difference here – it is best to plan your day around the tide schedule, especially if your day includes boating.
Tip:Low tide is GREAT for bone fishing or exploring the beaches and the flats. Please do not take the boat out (or try to return) at Low Tide – running the prop in the sand will ruin the motor. High tide is best for snorkeling and boat access to the reefs.
Trash & Recycling
Trash collection in Abaco is different than at home. Please follow these guidelines carefully - it makes life better for everyone!
Bag ALL Trash
ALL trash must be secured in trash bags before putting in bins. ONLY BAGGED TRASH WILL BE COLLECTED.
No Loose Items
If there is any loose trash in the bin on top of the bags, the bags will NOT be collected.
Break Down Boxes
Break down all boxes and place them in trash bags. Paper/box bags can be placed beside the bin to save space.
Bag Bottles
Bag all bottles - do not leave them in boxes in the house or by the bins. I know it hurts, but our housekeepers have to haul them away if you don't bag them.
Don't Move the Bins
Each house has 2 large bins near the road. Please DO NOT MOVE THE TRASH CANS - they are positioned for pickup.
Fish Guts - IMPORTANT
If you clean fish, take the guts out to deep water and dump them to feed the fish. Fish guts attract flies and maggots QUICKLY - and the trash collector will NOT take the trash.
No Live Shells
Never put remains of live shells in the trash - they smell quickly and attract flies.
Any trash that would attract flies should be saved in the refrigerator/freezer until the night before trash day.