Scuba Diving & Snorkeling

It goes without saying that the scuba diving and snorkeling on Abaco Island's flats, reefs and open water reveals  an underwater world that rivals any on earth. Bahamas Backroads Villa rental serves as an ideal home base for exciting scuba diving and snorkeling in surrounding waters. When you're not fly fishing for bonefish or whatever else you decide to fill your active days on Abaco with there are several excellent scuba diving operators nearby that offer PADI instruction for your certification as a fully Certified NAUI SCUBA Diver.

Area operators offer SCUBA diving and snorkeling trips, guided underwater tours, SCUBA Instruction open water referrals NAUI, PADI, YMCA & CMAS. As well, they have rental equipment, underwater videos, conduct reef, tunnels and caverns, night, shark and wreck dives. Some provide sunset cruises, island tours and private charters! You'll have a terrific, educational and exciting time! If you like diving blue holes, there are many very close to our seaside accommodation: Click: for a map of blue hole locations.

Private tennis & basketball court

For anyone who enjoys tennis, the villa house features a newly resurfaced private tennis court as well as a basketball court. These amenities provides family members with plenty to do in addition to all the other fun things to do within minutes of the rental villa.

Game Room

We've added a great new game room with favorite games like Ping-Pong and Foosball plus a stationary bike to help you stay in shape during your stay!
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Bicycling

There are many interesting places on Abaco Island that you can easily get to on one of our bicycles. Whether it's just for fun or as alternate transportation Bahamas Backroads Villa rental has and includes three mountain bikes for you to use while you're enjoying your stay with us.

For window shopping, Cherokee Sound is a favorite biking destination with fun little shops and friendly pubs.

For the true single track mountain biking enthusiast there are a number of back roads and trails that run to secluded beaches and fly fishing flats that any mountain biker would have a great time exploring!

Sea Kayaking

When you rent the private Bahamas Backroads Villa you will have two sea kayaks at the ready for paddling fun or as enjoyable transportation to and from nearby bonefish flats. The two sea kayaks are included in the weekly rental rate for any family or group of anglers. 

Swimming, Beachcombing & Sunbathing

For many visitors to Bahamas Backroads Vacation Villa there's no simpler or more effective way to relax than to take the lounge chairs to the dock, put up the umbrella and read a good book. When the sun gets hot just jump into the crystal clear water surrounded by a beautiful cove and have a refreshing swim. For those looking for a full day of sunbathing and swimming the dock and many barren beaches are where you can relax, read and wile the day away. To cap off your relaxing afternoon, a screened porch (splendid sunset view included free) is the perfect place for cocktails. Don't forget the barbeque!

Windsurfing

There are ideal areas immediately adjacent to Bahamas Backroads Rental Villa for windsurfing.

Hiking, caves, diving blue holes and historical sites

Maps to all of these interesting local spots when you book our rental villa. They will be waiting for you when you get there!

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