A Blast from the Past!

Small Hope Bay Lodge first opened in 1960! That means we are now in our 54th year. 54 years of exploring our reef, of conch fritters, of hanging with our guests at the bar. Here are some of our "old school" photos from back in the day!

Early scuba lessons

Tiki boat, one of our many boats thru the years

Our old zig zag dock

Moose and Elizabeth, friends for years

Past divemasters, Alec and John

Another boat with Dick Birch at the helm

Dick Birch

Yep, we used to limbo!

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Special Offer for May/June! 

Here at Small Hope we have decided to offer another special to celebrate the start of Spring. Between May 1st and June 18th, we are offering 2 FREE snorkel trips or a half day land tour when you book a four night stay with us. Simply quote this ad and where you saw it during booking! Easy as that! 

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Guest Tammy & Charles..................

A few words from Tammy and Charles, who were visiting Small Hope for some relaxation and snorkeling.....

We came to Small Hope with high expectations of the typical Bahamian vacation with beautiful turquoise waters and perfect weather so of course we were really pleased by what found. However after less than 5 minutes on the property our vacation become more than just our surroundings, Leyna and Aidan greeted us with the perfect welcome and instantly made us feel as if they were genuinely happy that we were here. Than Mel and Joe joined the welcoming and were also perfect hosts. Later we met Dennis, Antonio and Loren. Our diver masters along with Joe who took us to the most incredible snorkel spots for coral and fish and even a shark snorkel.

So for us what set Small Hope apart so dramatically are the people here?   From the personal service of all the staff, to the ladies who cleaned our room.

Renaldo the chef here prepared the most delicious meals every evening which was a special way to end each perfect day. By far surpassing all other Caribbean visits.

Charles and Tammy Shook

Hendersonville 

North Caroline

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Spring Break at Small Hope!

Well it is that time of year again. 

SPRING BREAK—Small Hope Style! 

March is starting out quite busy with a lot of families heading our way with their teens/kids for Spring Break! for some;

Diving, 

Fishing,

Snorkeling,

Exploring,

Swimming in turquoise waters

And of course Hammocking

 

 So how are you spending your SPRING BREAK???

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SEX 'N' PAN

Sex 'N' Pan a favorite of everybody..................Now you can enjoy it at home and the memory of Small Hope..............

Sex in the Pan

Crust:1 ½ cups Graham Cracker crumbs
2 tbsp Sugar
3 tbsp. Butter, melted

Filling:
8 ounce Cream cheese
2 tbsp milk
1/3 cup sugar
2 ½ cups whip topping*
2 packages instant chocolate pudding 4 serving size (or any flavor)
3 ½ cups milk

Method
Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Mix well and press into pan. Bake at 350F for 10 minutes. Cool completely. Blend cream cheese, milk, and sugar, until smooth. Whip up whip topping until of smooth consistency. Fold in half of the whip topping. Spread this mixture into crust. Mix the second milk with the pudding and blend until it thickens and of proper consistency. Spread evenly of cream cheese mixture. Spread remaining whip topping over pudding and put in fridge to set for 4 to 6 hours minimum. Garnish with grated chocolate or chocolate pieces.

*1 Large container of already prepared cool whip topping can be substituted and gives same result

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Snorkeling at Small Hope..............

There are many places to snorkel around Small Hope; here are some descriptions of two of the more popular snorkel spots.

The Under and Around the Dock

The dock is a place of marine abundance and a great starting point for snorkelers, weather you are just learning to snorkel or are experienced. The dock is where the ruins of a previous dock is, which has been claimed as a home by an enormous variety of marine life. The dock and its surroundings are also delightful for a night snorkel. There is every chance you will see some Sergent Majors, Snappers, French Grunts, Barracudas and schools of sliver sides.




Sergent Majors



Barracuda



Silver sides

John Rock



John Rock

If the tide is high then snorkel out towards John Rock, south from the dock across the sand patch. Keep a look out for sting rays. Look into the crevices at the edge along John Rock and you could come across some needle fish, yellow goat fish and long spined urchin. Early morning and late afternoon is a good time to see southern stingray and spotted eagle rays.

Southern Sting Ray

Yellow Goat Fish

Houndfish

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