Our stay was fantastic! A beautiful home away from home. Everything involved with the cottage was in good repair and worked. It is decorated beautifully! A truly relaxing place. We lived out on our deck, it was wonderful! The birds chirping in the morning and the frogs creeking at night....you can also hear the gentle sigh of the waves washing the beach. The beach is just a short stroll down the path. 100 yds. Its a gated property so you felt very safe and secure. Shirley the Housekeeper is a doll and ensured we were comfortable. She made us a huge chicken stir fry one evening for supper for a very, very reasonable price and it was very very good! Thanks! A great place to come and rent a car and explore this beautiful islands beaches. Gladys the owner is a sweetheart, a very busy lady, we absolutely loved her, she would stop by almost everyday to ensure our stay was going well. By the end of our stay, we felt almost like family and have booked again for next year. I cannot find fault with this wonderful tropical island getaway. If you need to get away from it all, Dis is the Place! Oh should mention that there is also a wonderful little Sandbar just a 5 min walk down the beach. Good food too! Thank you Gladys and we will be looking forward to next year.
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We researched this site long and hard for places to stay in the Bahamas being first-time visitors with a three year old child. We finally decided on Diamonds, mostly due to the photos and great reviews.
Having both travelled far and wide and stayed in some amazing places, this was one holiday we will never forget. Gladys (the owner) and Shirley (the housekeeper) looked after us very well; the cottage (Topaz) was beautifully clean, had everything you need for a holiday (and worked!) and the beach/setting was divine.
We hired a car for three days to have a look around the island but in all honesty you'll probably just want to flop into the inviting hammock on the porch and not move very much.
The beach was to die for; I ran barefoot every morning and it was the highlight of my trip. So many different shells to collect and such beautiful sunrises and sunsets.
We particularly loved the local Bahamian bars and restaurants situated right next to Diamonds on the beach. They may look closed on the outside and even quite uninviting but be brave and venture inside - you'll find the welcome hugely warm and the food/drink delicious.
Try the Margheritaville Sand Bar, Cleveland's and Bertha's Blue Dinghy. Also seek out Banana Bay too which is a fair walk down the beach but a beautiful one. They all come highly recommended.
Diamonds, you rock! Keep doing the great work you're doing and thank you again Gladys and Shirley. We hope to be be back.
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I cannot say enough about the wonderful experience we had on diamonds by the sea. I went with my kids (17,6 and 3 ), my husband and my Mom, and we all felt that was one of the bests vacations ever. The cottages are in excellent condition, very clean and comfortable, everything that we need was there. I cannot wait to go back. Thank you Shirley for all your attention, and thank you Gladys for having that beautiful place.
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We have four small children and were apprehensive to travel outside the US. This facility was exactly what we needed it was clean and well equipped as well as quiet and secure. There was nothing negative about our experience. In fact we had such a positive experience that we have already rebooked for next summer. Gladys was wonderful and accomadating. Overall an excellent experience.
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Diamonds by the Sea is located right at Churchill Beach. All the cottages are self contained and well equipped providing everything you need during your stay. We stayed at the Topaz cottage. It has 2 bedrooms\ 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, satellite TV, wifi, a nice deck with a couch, table, chairs and a hammock where you can relax. You do need a car though as there are no restaurants and shops in the direct vicinity. Also, there are a lot of rocks in the sea so bring your dive shoes.
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We felt so lucky to have stayed here at Diamonds by The Sea - Topaz cottage! Gladys (owner of the properties) is such a wonderful person, and makes staying here a fantasic experience! I found this gem through other people's rave reviews through tripadvisor, and it sure is a vacation spot to rave about, although...I really just want it for myself and not share with anyone else!
I couldnt believe we were right on the beach...it felt like our own private beach, there's literally almost no one on it. I've never been on a beach like this one...beautiful! We took long walks looking for sea shells. The cottage was completely equipped with everything you would need, and if it didnt Gladys wouldnt hesitate to get it for you. All of the cottages are very well maintained...very clean and nicely decorated. The Topaz was a slice of heaven! We will be back! Get ready for us Gladys!! What I wouldnt do to have a place like this!
If you want R & R this is the place.
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We love this spot! We have stayed there many times, for long peiods of time, and it is the most tranqual private getaway, great for all the family! we have older kids(21&22) and a younger child (10) and everyone is so happy here! The house is immaculate, Gladys is a wonderful Hostess, and always makes sure everything is kept in tip top shape! I am a bit fussy when it comes to staying away from home, and I couln't be more comfortable here.
Everything you need, but the food! Butlers is great for groceries, and there are lots of good restaurants nearby. The beach is so perfect here, you will never want to go any where else! The house is steps from the beach too!!! We would recomend this spot, for sure!
Cathy Bell
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