Looking to stay in Staniel Cay and trying to find the perfect Staniel Cay Rentals? Then look no further than the luxury Water Villas at Staniel Cay. Staniel Cay is a small island in the Exuma Cays with limited Staniel Cay hotels, so the majority of properties available to stay in remain Staniel Cay Rentals and Villas.
With many Staniel Cay homes for rent, the Water Villas at Lazy Bay provide the perfect luxurious base for a Bahamas Vacation in the Exuma Cays.
Staniel Cay is the Jewel in the Crown of the Bahamas islands. With close proximity to the famous Bahamas Swimming Pigs at Big Major Cay island (Pig Beach), a stay at one of the Staniel Cay Rentals is the ideal choice. Further afield in the Exuma Cays visitors can enjoy experiences like Swimming with Sharks at Compass Cay.

An aerial view of Staniel Cay Island where you can see many of the Staniel Cay Rentals
Where to Stay in Staniel Cay
Staniel Cay is a small island in the Exuma Cays – an archipelago of 365 islands that make up the greater Bahamas Out Islands. With an Airport and full service marina on island, Staniel Cay is one of the busiest hubs in the Exuma Cays. Although the island is small, it is sparsely populated with a small village, private housing makes up the majority of Staniel Cay accommodations. There are 3 Staniel Cay hotels on island with many Staniel Cay rentals making up the rest of the properties available to stay at.
So the choice is either Staniel Cay Rentals or Staniel Cay Hotels; which is the best Staniel Cay places to stay?
Benefits of a Staniel Cay Rentals
- Private Accommodation
- Full size kitchen for self catering
- Fully furnished living spaces
- Private Swimming Pool
- Private mooring / dock space
- Perfect for hosting large families & group sizes
Benefits of Staniel Cay Hotels
- Greater choice of facilities
- 24/7 Staff
- On site restaurant/bar
- Room service dinning
- Concierge services
Staniel Cay Rentals: Luxury Water Villas
The Water Villas at Staniel Cay are a collection of 3 newly constructed luxury villas. Boasting a huge 1,400 sq-ft of living space with high ceilings, these expansive properties have stunning views of the Staniel Cay lagoon through their floor to ceiling windows. Fully furnished with full sized kitchens these Staniel Cay rentals make the perfect accommodations for hosting your family or group.

A View of Staniel Cay Accommodations – The Water Villas at Lazy Bay
Each villa has 2 separate Bedrooms (with king beds) and 2 bathrooms. An additional sofa bed in the main living area can accommodate an additional 2 persons, meaning that each villa can accommodate upto 6 persons in total.
The unique feature of these Staniel Cay lodging is that the Water Villas are on the Lagoon water’s edge. With a stunning turquoise blue hue that fills the windows, the tranquil waters of Lazy Bay are both calming and tranquil. Ample outdoor living space ensures that guests can enjoy this beautiful scenery. Each villa comes with its own private splash pool.

Luxury Staniel Cay Rentals: The Water Villas at Lazy Bay
Looking for where to stay in Staniel Cay with your boat or yacht? Then these Staniel Cay rentals Water Villas have boat docks and private mooring, making it the perfect stop-off for your Bahamas Sailing vacation or fishing trip.
Inside the expansive 1,400sq ft living space, each villa comes with the following amenities:
- 2 bedrooms with king size beds
- Sofa bed – sleeps upto 6 per Villa
- Fully furnished living space
- Full sized kitchen with appliances
- Home entertainment system with 70″ TV
- WiFi Internet
- Air-conditioning
- Private splash pool
- Boat dock
- Outdoor lounge area
Included with each stay at the Water Villas includes a complimentary continental breakfast and daily housekeeping services. For those who want the all-inclusive vacation experience, these Staniel Cay rentals also offer Chef Services; Chef Patrick will prepare a custom menu to match the tastes of guests. He offers a full service of meal preparation, dietary restrictions, decadent desserts, wine pairing and provisioning. The private Chef Services require additional fees.
Staniel Cay Resort Life with Bahamas Air Tours
Enjoy a luxury Bahamas Vacation with Bahamas Air Tours to the Water Villas at Staniel Cay. Bahamas Air Tours offers a fully packaged vacation service and Concierge Travel Services. With a flight service from Miami or Nassau, to Staniel Cay you can trust us to ensure we safely get you to Staniel Cay in style. Other concierge travel services include Boat Rentals (for excursions and fishing trips) and golf cart hire for travel around Staniel Cay Island.
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Things to do at Staniel Cay
The reason you want to stay at Staniel Cay rentals is because Staniel Cay island is perfectly located within the Exuma Cays with all the top things to do in Bahamas on their doorstep. By staying in one of the Staniel Cay lodging you’ll have access to the following exciting things to do in Exuma:
- Swimming with Pigs at Pig Beach (Big Major Cay) – 5 mins by boat
- Swimming with Sharks at Compass Cay – 20 mins by boat
- Exploring the Sand Bar at Pipe Creek – 20 mins by boat
- Visiting Bahamian Rock Iguanas at Bitter Guana Cay – 15 mins by boat
- Snorkeling inside the James Bond Thunderball Grotto Cave – 5 mins by boat
- Sightseeing the Bahamas Underwater plane wreck at Staniel Cay – 5 mins by boat
- Swimming with Turtles at Little Farmers Cay – 30 mins by boat

Staniel Cay Resorts include the Staniel Cay Yacht Club that has a popular Restaurant & Bar
Staniel Cay Hotels & Boutique Resorts
Aside from Staniel Cay Rentals and Staniel cay homes for rent, there are a number of small Staniel Cay hotels and boutique resorts. If you prefer staying within the grounds of a resort then one of the Staniel Cay hotels maybe your more preferred option.
Staniel Cay Yacht Club
The SCYC Yacht Club is a boutique luxury resort with 16 private sea view bungalows. It has a restaurant and bar (the most popular bar in the Exumas!) aswell as a full service marina. For guests staying in these Staniel cay accommodations, facilities include a swimming pool, decked lounger area, boat rentals and bike use.

Staniel Cay Yacht Club has 16 colorful Bungalows
The Yacht Club ahs close connection with several Charter Yachts, so they can arrange private Yacht charters to enjoy the Exumas in. They also have access to a number of Staniel Cay homes for Rent. Staniel Cay Yacht Club has a unique history, being the focal point of the local community since 1956. The film crew working on the James Bond Film Thunderball in 1965 visited here, look for their photos hanging in the bar!
Embrace Resort
Embrace Resort is an eco friendly inspired Staniel Cay Resort where each of their 7 villas has a unique design modeled after each island within the Bahamas. Villas at the Embrace Resort surround a tranquil swimming pool and range in size from 1 bed to 3 bedroom. Ideally located close to the Airport and Dock, Embrace Resort is a great choice for Staniel Cay places to stay. As an experienced organizer of weddings and Honeymoons, the family owned and operated Embrace Resort will provide a heartwarming family touch to all the crucial preparations and experiences.
Chamberlains Cottages
The colorful cottages in Staniel Cay village were uniquely styled by local artist Bernadette Chamberlain. The cottages range in size from 1 to 2 bedrooms and are located next to the Staniel Cay village beach (adjoining the Yacht Club). Each cottage at Chamberlain’s comes with a kitchenette or small kitchen, as well as all the usual mod cons.
Staniel Cay Places to Stay in Exuma
At Staniel Cay you really are spoilt for choice with many unique Staniel Cay homes for rent you will be able to make an idyllic vacation with a Staniel Cay rentals at the Water Villas. Discover the stunning Exuma Cays and avoid the crowded islands and cruise ships in Nassau with a vacation in the Bahamas Out Islands. Experience the authentic small island experience in the Exuma Cays at Staniel Cay. Book now with Bahamas Air Tours!
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