Exuma, Bahamas · Part of the Sandals & Beaches Family
Fowl Cay Resort: Your Own Private Island in the Exumas
Fifty acres. Six villas. Your own boat, your own golf cart, and the turquoise waters of the Exumas at your doorstep. This is the most exclusive escape I can plan for you.
A Home Away From Home, Only Better
Imagine this: you make breakfast in your villa, the chef packs you a picnic lunch, your villa host loads a cooler and fresh towels onto your boat, and you're off to explore deserted beaches and sandbars. When you return, you head up to the Hill House for cocktails at sunset and a gourmet seafood dinner.
Fowl Cay sits one mile north of Staniel Cay, in the heart of the Central Exumas. With only six villas on the whole island, it feels like one big extended family, casual, barefoot and wonderfully private. It's a sanctuary for couples, families and friends traveling together.
What's Included With Every Villa
Your Own Boat
Every villa comes with its own private motor boat, with unlimited fuel included. After a boat orientation and a chart of the area, the Exumas are yours to explore.
Your Own Golf Cart
A golf cart is waiting at your villa when you arrive, ready to carry you to the beaches, the pool and dinner at the Hill House.
Gourmet Dining
Your villa's kitchen arrives fully stocked, and dinner at the Hill House Restaurant features local seafood and delicious desserts. Meals and drinks are included.
Your Villa Host
A dedicated villa host or hostess quietly takes care of everything, from packing your cooler and fresh towels for the boat to restocking your refrigerator and turndown service.
Pool, Tennis & More
A pool at the Hill House, a tennis court with equipment, daily housekeeping and Wi-Fi are all part of your stay.
Every Toy on the Island
Hobie Cats, sea kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel gear, professional fishing gear, bicycles, tennis, bocce and a fitness room are all yours to enjoy.
Optional extras, like in-villa massages, specialty wines and guided fishing or snorkeling trips, are available at an additional charge.
The Six Villas
Every villa has ocean views, a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, plush robes, Molton Brown amenities and an outdoor shower. Choosing the right one is where I come in.
Lindon
1 bedroom2 adults (plus 1 child 5 or younger)
Designed for honeymooners and romantic escapes. Bright and breezy above North Beach, with a hammock in the trees and wooden steps down to your own private shoreline.
Birdcage
2 bedroomsUp to 4
Some of the island's most magnificent panoramic views, a fireplace, and its own private saltwater pool, with steps down to your villa's beach and small dock. Split-level, so worth noting with little ones.
Starlight
2 bedroomsUp to 4
A tree-house style villa on a high ridge, with bird's-eye views of Big Major Harbor. Two detached bedroom suites are linked to the living area by wooden decks.
Seabreeze
2 bedroomsUp to 4
An octagonal tree-house retreat at the island's highest point, with an open-air shower whose views are second to none. Fall asleep to the water lapping below your deck.
Blue Moon
3 bedroomsUp to 6
A spacious three-bedroom villa overlooking North Beach, with a separate family den, a bougainvillea-framed veranda and ocean-view king bedrooms. Perfect for families or friends.
Sweetwater
3 bedroomsUp to 6
Blue Moon's twin in design, with its own distinctive furnishings and a breezy covered veranda that's a favorite for meals and cocktails. Ideal for families or two couples.
For Families
The pool at the Hill House, three private beaches, Hobie Cats, kayaks, paddleboards, tennis, bicycles, pool table, darts and board games. Kids love the swimming pigs and nurse sharks nearby. The three-bedroom villas, Blue Moon and Sweetwater, are perfect for families of up to six. Babysitting can be requested in advance.
For Couples
Lindon Villa was made for honeymoons and anniversaries, with a hammock in the trees and your own private shoreline. Picture a picnic on a deserted sandbar, sunset at the Hill House and an in-villa massage. Let me know you're celebrating, and I'll arrange something special before you arrive.
Explore the Exumas by Boat
Each morning the team helps you map out the day. Here are a few favorites within reach of your own boat:
The famous swimming pigs of Big Major, a short boat ride from Fowl Cay
Photo: cdorobek, CC BY 2.0
A quiet beach on neighboring Staniel Cay
Photo: Alan Levine, public domain (CC0)
Shroud Cay in the Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park, seen from the air
Photo: James St. John, CC BY 2.0Photos show the surrounding Exuma Cays, not Fowl Cay Resort itself.
Pig Beach
Visit the famous swimming pigs of Big Major, just a short boat ride away.
Thunderball Grotto
One of the most renowned snorkel spots in the Bahamas, where the James Bond film Thunderball was filmed.
Compass Cay
Meet the friendly nurse sharks at the marina, then find Rachel's Bubble Bath, a natural swimming hole.
Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park
The first park of its kind in the world, a protected sanctuary for marine life, with incredible snorkeling at the Sea Aquarium.
Bitter Guana Cay
Spot the large iguanas that call this little island home.
Staniel Cay
Stroll a charming Bahamian settlement, buy fresh Bahamian bread and stop by the famous Staniel Cay Yacht Club.
Deserted Beaches
Pack a picnic from the chef and claim a sandbar or an undeveloped beach like Sandy Cay all to yourselves.
Fishing
Bring the light tackle on your boat, or let me arrange a guided deep-sea, bottom or bonefishing trip. The chef will even prepare your catch for dinner.
Getting There, Handled
Fowl Cay is a remote island, and the timing of your flights really matters. Most guests take a charter flight from Nassau or Fort Lauderdale to the Staniel Cay airstrip, then enjoy a complimentary seven-minute boat ride to the island. Arrival transfers begin in the afternoon and departure transfers end in the morning, so I'll help you plan flights that fit perfectly, plus your food and drink preferences so your villa is stocked just the way you like it.
Let Me Plan Your Private Island Escape
With only six villas, Fowl Cay books up early. Reach out to me directly and I'll check availability for your dates.
Questions About Fowl Cay Resort
What is Fowl Cay Resort?
Fowl Cay Resort is a 50-acre private island in the Central Exumas, Bahamas, with just six villas. It's part of the Sandals and Beaches family of resorts, and it's one of the most exclusive places I can send you. Each villa comes with its own boat and golf cart.
Is Fowl Cay Resort good for families?
Yes! Fowl Cay welcomes families. The three-bedroom villas sleep up to six, there's a saltwater pool at the Hill House, three private beaches, and plenty to do, from Hobie Cats and kayaks to tennis and bicycles. Boat and golf cart drivers must be 18 or older.
Is Fowl Cay Resort good for honeymoons?
Absolutely. Lindon Villa was designed for honeymooners, with a hammock, a private shoreline and nobody else around. With only six villas on the whole island, privacy is easy to find.
How do you get to Fowl Cay Resort?
Most guests take a short charter flight from Nassau or Fort Lauderdale to the Staniel Cay airstrip. From there, a complimentary boat transfer takes about seven minutes. Flight timing matters here, and I'll help you plan it.
What is included at Fowl Cay Resort?
Your oceanfront villa with a fully stocked kitchen, your own powerboat with unlimited fuel, a golf cart, meals and drinks, professional fishing and water sports gear, the pool, tennis, daily housekeeping and Wi-Fi. Extras like massages and guided fishing trips are additional. I'll confirm every detail for your dates.
Do I need boating experience to stay at Fowl Cay?
No. The team gives every guest a boat orientation and a chart, and helps map out where to go each day. If you'd rather sit back and relax, a local guide can take you out for an additional charge.
Who can help me book Fowl Cay Resort?
I can! I'm Sandy Holton, a Certified Sandals Specialist and Sandals Diamond Member. Call me at (850) 582-7004 or start with the Escape Planner, and I'll help you choose the right villa and plan every detail.
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