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WONDERFUL OCEAN FRONT HOME WITH POOL

Beachfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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The large wrap around deck provides the perfect place to gather and relax
Floor to ceiling windows in the great room, the best view on the island
Great Room
View from the kitchen
Ten person dining table, perfect for family gatherings

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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Hartswell, The Bahamas
  • Place, Fowl Cay
  • Place, Tropic of Cancer Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Exuma Beaches
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

WONDERFUL OCEAN FRONT HOME WITH POOL

Take a break and unwind at this peaceful oasis. After a complete restoration we are thrilled to present The Bahama Island House. Every inch of this property has been thoughtfully improved to create a comfortable oceanfront experience. Nestled in Little Exuma, The Bahama Island House has floor to ceiling views of the turquoise sea and unbeatable Caribbean sunsets. A quick kayak to Moriah Harbour and within miles to the best restaurants. Take a dip in the pool before heading to the dock to enjoy the amazing view!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Hartswell

Located in Hartswell, this holiday home is on the beach. Rolletown Tombs and Hermitage Tomb are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lucayan Archipelago and Fowl Cay.
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Hartswell, The Bahamas

What's nearby

  • Rolletown Tombs - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Tropic of Cancer Beach - 12 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Little Exuma Beaches - 14 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Palm Bay Beach - 26 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Jolly Hall Beach - 27 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santanna's Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Santana's Grill Pit - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Haulover Bay Restaurant, Bar and Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fanny's bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Big Noch’s - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does WONDERFUL OCEAN FRONT HOME WITH POOL have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is WONDERFUL OCEAN FRONT HOME WITH POOL pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WONDERFUL OCEAN FRONT HOME WITH POOL?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WONDERFUL OCEAN FRONT HOME WITH POOL?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WONDERFUL OCEAN FRONT HOME WITH POOL located?

This Hartswell holiday home is on the beach, steps from Lucayan Archipelago and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tropic of Cancer Beach and Little Exuma Beaches. Fowl Cay and Salt Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dairol O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay, house is very well equipped with everything you might need…all the way from the kitchen to the pool area, everything you might need, they have it.Many kayaks available on the house, even though is a challenge, highly recommend kayaking to the lazy river, is just beautiful.We rented a boat from Minns, don’t miss on this, is awesome out there
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful during our stay in Exuma. Communication was smooth, making the process so easy. If we had any questions or concerns, we had an almost immediate response from Jack. The kayaks provided were wonderful, our group of 9 used them almost daily. The house is completely stocked with all things, including beach items such as chairs, coolers, and goggles. I would highly recommend you give this place a look. Our party of 9 was very comfortable and had everything we could possibly need! I intend to be back very soon. Thanks Jack!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property checks all the boxes! Starting with the booking process and initial communication, it’s like no other. Arrival was welcoming, smooth and informative. The house is warm and comfortable with plenty of seating and yummy blankets to snuggle with. The kitchen was absolutely dreamy with everything you need if you are an executive chef or a microwave type of food preparer! The beds are so comfy and the linens were plush and plentiful. The outside is just as exquisite, with a pool that was clean and equipped with a number of floats. My favorite was the private beach and dock with tons of kayaks! We saw sea turtles during one of our adventures. If you are looking for wonderful place to stay, look no further! So grateful for an outstanding host that checked in every day to make sure we didn’t need anything!
View from the porch.
Private beach.
Brand new grill.
Clean pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful House

Great property! Very relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing House and Location

Just returned from a week long stay at the Island House. The property is as advertised and Jack is an absolute pro as a host. He gave us all the insights on the island and made our trip so much better. Will be back!!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

N. I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place to stay!!!

Had a great stay at the Bahama Island House. The place was clean...kitchen had all the stuff you need to cook, bathrooms were clean with toiletries, beds & pillows were comfortable. Outside space was private, clean & secluded. We felt like we were literally the only ones there! Enjoyed kyacking & Theo helped us out with a boat! Jack, ( the owner), was so helpful & kind. He sent us so much information that we needed. The locals are so kind also. Had a great stay! Will definitely be planning another stay here. Thank you Jack for everything! It was wonderful!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

Our family enjoyed staying in this gorgeous home! We cooked most of our meals and the kitchen had all the supplies we needed! The blender was broken and Luke delivered a new one the next day! The open living space over looking the beautiful water was just what we needed after a Long Beach day! We loved being able to use the kayaks to visit "The Cut"!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwladys

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house is beautiful, with a large living area and a nice view. The kitchen has everything you need for cooking, modern appliances, water fountain…etc. We enjoyed canoeing around (there are 12 canoes accessible right down the house), nice swimming pool and well designed external showers. The bedrooms are confortable. There’s enough space to park several cars in front of the house. Adding to the perfectly designed house, John is a very nice host, very responsive to our needs and sharing useful tips. It’s a 5 stars rental !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guys Fishing Trip

We had a blast fishing in the Exumas for our annual guys fishing trip. The house has everything we needed to make the trip a success. We took the kayaks out and did some snorkeling in front of the house. The house was very clean and the pool was refreshing after a day on the ocean. I have stayed in lots of VRBOs and I can say that Jack is the best host I’ve ever had. He was extremely responsive, gave great recommendations, and was very helpful in making our trip a success. Would highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Stay by far!

We have been to Exuma over a handful of times and Bahama Island House is are favorite stay by far. The home is fully equipped. The kitchen has everything you could need to cook, bake, or grill. The bathrooms are stocked with toiletries. The bedrooms have smart TVs and comfy beds (kings for the adults and a bunk room for the kids). The living room couch is so comfortable to unwind, after a day of adventuring. The house came with beach chairs,towels, snorkel gear, coolers, life jackets, kayaks and even kid kayaks.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular Property in the Real Bahamas

What a fantastic home! We have visited several areas of the Bahamas, and prefer to stay “off the beaten path” - and this home delivers the best of all worlds! About a 30 drive from the airport, with great local restaurants close by and the best beaches - that we had all to ourselves! The kayaks are topline, we kayaked daily through the lazy River - what a treat! It’s surreal. And the house itself, is fantastic - from the great layout, to the chef’s kitchen to the big beautiful family area with priceless views - can’t beat it! Thank you Jack and team, can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome views and property

We had the best time in the perfect house. The owner was awesome in providing rental car info, excursions and any other info we requested. Property manager was very attentive to any request we had. The house is set up with most everything you need and the pool is the perfect spot to lounge after a full day. It’s set up with plenty of lounge chairs also. The beach area is perfect for your own private little beach and also to set off in the 8 plus kayaks located on the property. A kayak trip under the bridge to The Cut and the lazy River are a must. Overall we had a great trip and would definitely return to Exuma and this wonderful house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Week in Paradise

We had a group of 6 stay for a week at the end of May. This was our second time to stay near Little Exuma and the Ferry. The house was very clean and had all of the necessities for cooking, beach towels, floats, kayaks, beach chairs etc. all the beds and linens were comfortable. The view is amazing. We enjoyed staying on the sound side of the island this time. Having a pool overlooking the water was a nice addition as well. We made it over to the Cut and enjoyed the Lazy River with the kayaks. Also, went fly fishing for bone fish and tarpon every morning and was able to hook up with 2 tarpon. We enjoyed pretty molly beach and Forbes beach, just a mile or 2 south of the house. We also did a pig and thunderball grotto tour with Sugar Adventures and rented a boat from Minn’s to explore the harbor (highly recommend doing this). It was a wonderful stay and we look forward to coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Property

We rented this beautifully remodeled home in Litte Exuma for nine days. The house was well supplied with top notch towels, appliances, utensils, comfortable furniture, central air and was very quiet. The pool was spectacular and the only downside was the bugs because of mangroves. Beautiful views from open living area and deck. We were fortunate that the home was on the smaller island as we discovered the most beautiful beaches were located there. These beaches are unspoiled with only a small amount of residential development. Pretty Molly and Tropic of Cancer were our favorites. Each has a fine rustic Bahamian restaurant nearby that comes in handy after a morning of swimming and sunbathing. It was our good fortune that the home was minutes away. The home is situated on the bay side of the island adjacent to the best bone fishing flats on the island. Our guide could simply pick us up in his flats boat from the newly constructed dock. Our children would enjoy the small but dazzling pool on the deck above the dock, sometimes swimming several times a day. As dining out is very expensive on the island, we enjoyed cooking in the state of the art kitchen, complete with new first rate appliances. Although the bath rooms were small jack and Jill configurations, they were adequate. Exhausted after many hours of play we slept comfortably on the fine new beds.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

iBrittany D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I cannot say enough good things about this property and host! This place is paradise! The pictures are accurate and the host is incredible. Book it! You won't regret it!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect house for a quiet getaway. Excellent communication with host. Everything you could want in a private house on a beautiful island.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house has everything you could ever need in the kitchen. No need to take beach chairs, floats masks, towels, snorkels or anything. Jack has it all covered, as well as providing excellent recommendations. Check in was super easy and he checked on us often. Loved that we had Netflix, Amazon and plenty of tv options at night too. I can’t say enough about this rental or the Exumas. We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mechtild K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Bahama Island house was outstanding. It was a perfect set up and location for several families and young children. Jack was an exceptional host with great communication and recommendations on where to shop, what to do on the island and provided all the local contacts which was very helpful! The house and pool were fully stocked with everything you could possibly imagine! The use of the pool and kayaks to the lazy river was awesome. We cannot say enough wonderful things about our stay and vacation to the Exumas! We would highly recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

AMY J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful location!

BIH is a beautiful location to stay in Exuma. Very close (a few mins drive) to amazing beaches and 20 minutes to town. Kayak to Moriah Harbour and Lazy River. House was well equipped for beach days away from house, snorkeling and cooking at home. Very responsive owner/staff communication. Gave 3 stars for listing accuracy as pictures and description said sandy beach adjacent to pool and there was not a sandy beach. House is located on the water and you can get in the water but there is no sandy beach for kiddos to play in. I hope the listing is updated to reflect this change as it impacted our 9 night stay with young children and limited mobility grandparents.
Starfish at dock
Clear water
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home and View

The house is so spacious and the kitchen had everything you needed, including spices. Jack is a very attentive host. He provided suggestions/options of things to do. Everything went smoothly from check-in to check out!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

We stayed two weeks at this property. You NEED two weeks, if possible, to enjoy the Exumas. Bonefish were just outside the door if you are interested in flyfishing. The view is amazing. The house itself has everything possible to make your vacation enjoyable. We spent most nights cooking as the view was awesome. We had a couple of hiccups which Jack and his crew were instantly responsive. Amazing! Tropic of Cancer really close by as well as Santana’s!! We love the Exumas and this was our sixth time visiting. Loved the house and location. We will be back
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Views! Awesome Place!

We had a great stay here for 7 days in March. The weather thankfully was fantastic. The home itself was perfect for our group. It was well equipped with everything and extremely clean. We had two chef meals prepared at the house and was perfect for that. The views and watching the sunset from sitting on the couch were incredible. The kids enjoyed the kayaks and being able to float around to the Lazy River. It's in a great location on little Exuma about 12mins to Tropic of Cancer beach which is stunning. The hosts were extremely helpful and provided a ton of information on things to do. Jack was fantastic and kept in constant communication. I would highly recommend staying here and hope to again one day! There are several restaurants not too far from this house - Blu, Santana's, Mom's Bakery etc. Fantastic location if you don't want to be in the middle of Georgetown, extremely peaceful and quiet. You won't regret staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

chad b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

winter getaway

Location of the house great, super private. View is of the interior not the open ocean, looking toward bonefish flats. This was a fun change for us. The pool, dock, decks, and outdoor spaces were well taken care of. The pool was also fully functioning and very clear which seems to be rare in exuma. The interior was well laid out. The only knock is the bathrooms are pretty tight quarters with both jack and jill doors opening in to them.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay for our girls trip!

We loved our stay at the Bahama Island House. The host was in touch with us for weeks leading up to our trip helping answer questions about the island, transportation and getting us in touch with local contacts. The check in process was smooth and the house was super clean. Plenty of towels and linens and a well stocked kitchen. The house is exactly as shown in the listing but the view is even more beautiful! The pool was well maintained and we were even able to take the kayaks out to a national park. 10/10 home and would recommend for any group!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

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