Reviews of Great Cistern Beach Village 3 stars
Great Cistern Twin Hills Estate, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful views and very quiet. The host went above and beyond to accommodate our group.
Thank you for your recent review. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThis was a great facility and the host was very accommodating. Can't wait to return.
It is tricky to access without a vehicle.
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewHello. Thank you for your recent visit. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed yourself . We look forward to seeing you again in the future
Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewNice quiet location with own private beach
Road to place needs attention,but the owner was working on it. Also you need a car to get about, which we rented.
Hello. Thank you for your recent visit . We appreciate your business and it was a pleasure having you as guests. We will be continuing improvements to the road. Thank you once again for your feedback
Reviewed: 18 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewlocation was excellent, the view was perfect and the area is very quiet. I do intend to stay again in the future oh and Allen (property the owner) is a very nice guy friendly and very helpful.
there's not much I can say I didn't like, if I'm being honest its just the water had a slight sulfur smell but after the filter was replaced problem solved
Reviewed: 27 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful location, lovely family running the community. They made us feel very welcome and were very responsive to anything we needed. The other guests were lovely too. Location was excellent, would recommend a rental car to get around the island. Wonderfully equipped unit with a full kitchen and amazing amenities. We will be back! Thank you for such a wonderful stay. The hosting family even worked with my bestie to arrange a birthday surprise for me. Above and beyond!
My literal ONLY complaint is the sulfur smell of the water. Made showering and tooth brushing unpleasant, but they explained we were on a well and what can do you? Small price up pay for paradise!
Hello. Thank you for visiting us at Great Cistern Beach Village. It was a pleasure hosting you. We hope that you had a great birthday. We will be looking forward to your return visit
Reviewed: 12 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe setting of Great Cistern is excellent with an ocean view. The cottages were very comfortable and welcoming.
Hello. Thank you for your recent visit to Great Cistern Beach Village. We will look forward to your next visit to Abaco
Reviewed: 14 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThis is a rare gem in Marsh Harbour. The apartments were outstanding and meticulously supplied with many conveniences. The owner was very friendly and extremely accommodating. The location is on e secluded beach and is remote from town. If you are planning for more than a few days stay bring groceries from town to cook your own meals in the well-equipped kitchen.
Hello. Thank you for your recent stay. We look forward to serving you again in the future .
Reviewed: 3 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewLocation was great, quiet, beautiful. Accommodation was wonderful. Owner was very personable and professional.
Location is well away from anything. So, that is great. But,Taxi charged a little more for ride. Bring food, drinks and snacks with you. Just small detail.
Hello. Thank you for your recent visit. We look forward to your future return visit.
Reviewed: 26 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful ocean views!
Hello, thank you for choosing Great Cistern Beach Village for your recent stay in Marsh Harbour, Abaco. We appreciate your business and look forward to your return on a future trip
Reviewed: 27 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewMy stay here was delightful. I rented one of their one bedroom, one bath units on the beach. It is fully equipped with a Keurig, a blender, cutlery, glassware, plates and more. The refrigerator had Sands Beer and bottles of water + a jug of purified water for the coffee. There is a screen TV, a moder bathroom, with a state-of-the art shower system you would find in a luxury hotel. The bed was comfortable, but the best part was how quiet and serine it was. No hotel noises and their A/C unit is as quiet as a whisper when it's on. The complex sits right on the water. You can watch a sunrise or sit on the deck and watch the sunset. Better yet, hop in a hammock and look up into the night sky and see hundreds of stars. While the property is still going through renovations and expansion, my stay was peaceful, and quiet. The rates are competitive, and of great value. Given how spacious each studio is, how close you are to the water/beach, and how clean, and well-appointed the rooms are - Great Cistern Beach Village was a great find!
Everything they are currently working on to pave the entrance (it's off a paved road into a gravel road) the hard pack is not finished. A bedside table to lay my phone and water on (I brought a patio table inside). Bathroom hooks on the back of the door to hide the beach towels.
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