Pleasant Dreams is a hidden gem in the midst of a redeveloping, environmentally gorgeous island. The house provides an oasis. The beach is lovely, serene and breathtaking. If you like snorkeling, your front yard is literally the tip of the third largest barrier reef in the world.
We stayed in August of 2021 and if you’re looking to experience quiet time at the house where you’re able to cook for yourself, it’s perfect. It has what you need. If you’re adventurous and enjoy exploring to find things and are very self-sufficient, this is the place for you.
Please note that due to Covid restrictions, the impact Covid has had on the economy, two Hurricanes in the last 3 years and pure Island importing life, things around the island are in disarray. To be honest, we drove through nearly the entire north Andros area to find what “used to be”. Restaurants are few and far between, grocers carry limited supplies, August is not a time where fruits or vegetables are in large supply, gas stations and banks are sparse. Things are expensive. Most buildings are crumbling and you see partial rebuilds from the hurricanes that got halted due to Covid.
But!!! And it’s a big but…. The people are wonderful. The natural resources of the island are gorgeous. We snorkeled right outside this rental. We visited two blue holes and swam for hours. We brought binoculars and looked at birds. At home, we swam early morning until the hot sun hit and again later until sunset.
We were happy to spend our money putting dollars back into the tourism economy that Andros Island depends on. One day, we hope to return and see the island back to its glory, vibrant in the strength of the buildings painted brightly in the colors that reflect the people that own them.
Until then, visitors need to come with patience and a sense of adventure because what you don’t get in modern conveniences is certainly made up for in natural beauty!