Design-Focused Hotels to Inspire Your own Home Decor and Renovation
In February 2020, the opening of a new boutique luxury resort, Caerula Mar, put the sleepy island of South Andros on the map. The area’s first new hotel in nearly two decades and only five-star resort, Caerula Mar is owned and designed by Bryan and Sarah Baeumler, an HGTV reality power couple famous for their hit fixer-upper shows, including Island of Bryan, which chronicles how the couple transformed an abandoned Bahamian resort from the 1960s into a hidden gem decked out with private villas, swaying hammocks, and some of the most luxe amenities in the region.
Caerula Mar sits on 10 secluded beachfront acres in South Andros, dotted with palm trees and spread across powder-white sands edged with crystalline turquoise waters. Just steps away in the shade of the beach, Caerula Mar’s five private villas and 18 clubhouse suites offer any aspiring decorator or renovator the inspiration they need to get started on turning their own home into a private island oasis. Each suite is specially designed to evoke an aura of barefoot luxury.
Built and designed with sustainable, natural materials and spacious outdoor living spaces, guests at Caerula Mar can immerse themselves in nature and feel at one with their surroundings. The oceanfront suites and private villas have been designed with an open-concept living and sleeping area that seamlessly blend traditional architecture with mid-century modern style. Contemporary furnishings are layered with soft Belgian linens, aged marble stone, and soft white oak floors to create an atmosphere of relaxed luxury.
“We discovered South Andros on a family vacation and it’s had a special place in our hearts ever since,” said Sarah. “We knew that transforming the property into Caerula Mar was going to be a massive undertaking, but we also saw its potential as a place where travelers could get back to the basics, reconnect with nature, and savor the simplicity and beauty of this incredible paradise. We designed the property to be light, open, and airy, evoking that feeling of contentment after a long day at the beach, when your skin and hair are kissed with sun and salt and you know everything’s going to be alright.”
For those seeking inspiration via a luxurious escape, the Caerula Mar Club is offering first dibs on paradise via their autumn season early booking offer. Travelers planning their design-focused getaway can get a 10% discount when they book 3-6 nights for the fall, and can earn additional perks like an evening cruise for two, a $200 dining credit, and even a free night at the resort. This offer is valid if booked between August 15 – September 30th.