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The Bahama Island House, Oceanfront, Pool, Beach, Dock, Kayak and amazing views

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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

Explore the area

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Hartswell, The Bahamas
  • Fowl Cay
  • Tropic of Cancer Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Little Exuma Beaches
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • 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

The Bahama Island House, Oceanfront, Pool, Beach, Dock, Kayak and amazing views

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 beachfront 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!

Property manager

Jack
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
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
  • Salt Pond - 15 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Palm Bay Beach - 26 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Haulover Bay Restaurant, Bar and Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Santana's Grill Pit - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Santanna's Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪One 80 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Club Arawak - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Bahama Island House, Oceanfront, Pool, Beach, Dock, Kayak and amazing views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Bahama Island House, Oceanfront, Pool, Beach, Dock, Kayak and amazing views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bahama Island House, Oceanfront, Pool, Beach, Dock, Kayak and amazing views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bahama Island House, Oceanfront, Pool, Beach, Dock, Kayak and amazing views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bahama Island House, Oceanfront, Pool, Beach, Dock, Kayak and amazing views 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

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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

Reviews

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

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

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

Verified traveller

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

Thanksgiving beach vacation

The house was perfect, tons of space for our family vacation(4 adults & 5 kids). Property manager and owner were very welcoming and responsive. Views from the back deck were amazing. Everyone loved kayaking off the beach at the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

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

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

Jeremy H.

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

Couldn’t ask for more

Great place, wonderful host, beautiful island. Honestly beat all expectations by a mile! We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

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

Danah S.

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

Wonderful

Absolutely incredible views! The house was beautiful and very clean. The property manager Luke met us when we arrived which was very refreshing! He showed us the property and told us the places for groceries, dining out, boat rentals etc.. This property came with new kayaks and paddle boards too! Love love this property and will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

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

Amazing!!

10/10 recommend. The house is beautiful. Directly on the water. The owner is great at giving you tips and ideas on things to do. If/when I go back I would stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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

Tod G.

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

This is a MUST STAY!!

Jack's place, The Bahama Island House, is a must. His rental was clean, spacious, and with a beautiful view of the bay. Jack and Luke communicated great throughout the entire stay making sure we were doing well, enjoying ourselves, and making sure we had everything we needed. He even supplied an entire list of great local restaurants, sights, and must-do's. The accommodations were great. We stopped by the butcher shop and grocery store to pick up some food for the week and enjoyed the home. The rental providing kayaks was great. The kayaking into the bay was absolutely amazing. We even had a private in-house massage by one of their recommended masseuse, which was great. We would all recommend Jack's rental and would definitely stay again!! 10/10!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Amazing vacation!

Our family had the most amazing vacation! Exuma is beyond fabulous, but so was the Bahama Island House. Check-in was smooth, the house was immaculate, the pool was perfect! But the view was probably our favorite part. We used the kayaks almost daily for exploring. The kitchen had everything you need to cook meals. Jack and his team were super helpful with suggestions of places to go and things to do. We can't wait to go back and would definitely stay in this house again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 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

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

Carla R.

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

Kayak Lovers Look No further

Great place to stay with older active kids that like to kayak and fish. House was nicely remodeled. Deck pool area very nice. Owner communicated during our stay about weather alerts and street flooding. Property manager helpful with questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad R.

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

Great Spring Break!!!

The adults & kids had a great time staying at The Bahama Island House. From the time of booking & throughout our stay communication was outstanding. Jack & his team were very responsive to anything we needed & were very helpful as it related to suggestions / recommendations. The house was loaded with everything you need - kitchen supplies, coolers, beach chairs, snorkling gear, life jackets, kayaks & more. The water access & having a dock made the boat & jet ski rental a lot of fun. Being able to explore places like Stocking Island & Sand Bars via boat / ski made the Exuma experience that much better.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing Stay at the Bahama House!

Jack and his team were excellent to work with. They are very responsive and we staying in communication throughout the trip. The house is made to entertain and host! Its a chef's kitchen with excellent amenities you will not expect in most VRBO locations. The property is mint and will be a relaxing place to stay. We even cooked at the house one night due to how nice the cooking setup was for us. Very quite and peaceful location for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

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

Dan C.

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

Stunning sunsets and beautiful water views

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Used the kayaks daily. The dock was perfect for renting jet skis. House was clean, well furnished and equipped. Enjoyed the pool and deck. Fantastic communication from the owner and property manager, before and during our stay. Only downside was the no-see-ums (bugs) at night. Limited our time outdoors after the sunset. Will definitely consider returning.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel T.

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

Literally Paradise!

We rented this house with friends for a week for my 40th birthday celebration and we cannot say enough good things about the house! It’s stocked with anything and everything you can think of and it’s decorated so beautifully. It is very clean and the beds are comfortable. There are plenty of kayaks, snorkel gear, beach chairs, umbrellas, beach towels and everything in between. The location is perfect, in a quiet area, and photos do not do the beach/ water justice. The owner, Jack, will go out of his way to make sure you’re loaded with information about the island and the house! We cannot wait to return to this beautiful home. Jessica Testerman
Stayed 7 nights in May 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

Ryan D.

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

Very nice

Overall great house and property. Decorated nicely, living room and back porch great, and great kitchen well stocked supplies. Nice to have a dock and we rented a boat, though its very shallow behind house. Only thing we were surprised was the bathrooms were all jack and jill shared between rooms. (Except one hall half bath). And the water behind the house had a lot of mangrove jellyfish so just be aware of that. So we didnt spend as much time in that water. Short drive via boat or car to ocean side amazing beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

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