Captain Sam Sawyer was an industrious Bahamian man who made his living from the sea.  In his lifetime, he sponged and sharkfished.  His colourful past even included rum running during prohibition... along with several other island men.  He was a pioneer in the crawfishing industry which is second to tourism in the Bahamas today.  He had an 85' Coast Guard Vessel which was docked in front of his house.  When he was not crawfishing, he and his wife, Mary, took fishing parties out on weekly excursions.  They collected and sold seashells, sea fans, conch shells, starfish and coral (when it was legal to do so) to Florida Souvenir shops.  His home which was built in the early 1950's has been completely remodeled and is located on Bay Street in historic New Plymouth.  It has a private dock with a fish dresser.  It is air-conditioned, has island cable TV, DVD player, CD player, two bedrooms, one bath.  The rent is $1350 and includes a golf cart for transportation. 
Shorty's Cottage is located on King Street in the historic village of New Plymouth. This charming cottage painted in tropical colours has a view of Settlement Creek and is 200' from the public dock. It has two bedrooms and two baths. Besides the front porch, there is a back deck off the kitchen surrounded with greenery and flowers offering privacy for morning coffee or a peaceful place to read a book. The kitchen is equipped with all the necessary appliances. The cottage is air-conditioned, has Bahamian cable TV and local phone service. The rate of $1250 per week includes a four passenger golf cart for transportation.