— Behind the name
Woodstar is a newly built private beach compound on a single acre of Little Exuma, opened to guests in 2022. It is still privately owned by Rainer and Anna Burkhardt, run on the ground by two caretakers who treat it as their own — and named for the smallest, shyest bird in the islands.
“Shawn loves the vibe at Woodstar — she says it feels more personal than most rentals. She's right. There is no front desk, no concierge counter, no shift change. Two of us write back; two of you arrive. That is the entire arrangement.”