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A coastal road with a clear view of the ocean and a tree-lined path.
A coastal property with beachfront villas, clear turquoise waters, and dense palm trees.
A covered patio with white furniture, patterned cushions, and large windows overlooking a tropical garden.
A living room with wicker furniture, a glass coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a ceiling fan, a bookshelf, a TV, and a dining area with a glass table and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Set against ocean views, this cottage accommodates 2 guests with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Enjoy activities like surfing, swimming, and scuba diving nearby. The property features a balcony and patio for outdoor relaxation, while golf options are available nearby. It is pet-friendly and located in the city center near Palm Bay Beach and Jolly Hall Beach.

Highlights

  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Massages in spa
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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George Town, Exuma
  • Place, Palm Bay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Jolly Hall Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hoopers Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Plumbago - Paradise in the Bahamas with Ocean views

The Minns Cottage is conveniently located one mile to George Town. You are less than 10 minutes' walk away from the food stores, liquor stores and restaurants. The water taxis can take you over to Stocking Island, they leave from the Government dock which is in George Town.
The Cottages are located across from the beach. The cottage has a queen size bed, bath/shower, lounge and fully equipped kitchen, you have a door from the cottage directly into the Communal laundry room
ALL COTTAGES HAVE ENCLOSED SCREENED PATIOS, FREE WIFI INCLUDED, COMMUNAL LAUNDRY ROOM AND PROPANE BBQ.
It is 15 minutes' drive East of the International Airport (GGT), the cottages are situated in a beautiful grassy lawn, fenced with a stone wall around the property, overlooking the picturesque Elizabeth Harbour and Stocking Island.
(WE ALSO OFFER A ONE BEDROOM COTTAGE IN THE SAME LOCATION YOU CAN SEE IT ON THIS SITE # 4013973)

There are many direct flights from Toronto 3 hours, Miami 1 hour, Fort Lauderdale 1 hour 45 minutes also you can fly into Nassau and get here in 45 minutes and enjoy the carefree living on the Island gem called Exuma.

We do have beach chairs, beach umbrellas, coolers and beach towels.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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

Pets allowed
We are next to a road, no fence.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outside but not inside the cottage
Please make sure that the laundry is locked.
Please return the beach umbrella, beach chairs, cooler, snorkeling gear to the laundry
The propane BBQ is for everyone to use

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 119153684
Property # 4013973
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

George Town

Located in George Town, this cottage is in the city centre. Rolletown Tombs and Hermitage Tomb are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tropic of Cancer Beach and Moriah Harbour Cay National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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George Town, Exuma

What's nearby

  • Palm Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Jolly Hall Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Hoopers Bay - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • beach near Queen's Highway - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Tropic of Cancer Beach - 30 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

  • George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Haulover Bay Restaurant, Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Exuma Yacht Club - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Shirley's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rusty Anchor - ‬4 min drive
  • Baymahni Beach Bar

Frequently asked questions

Is Plumbago - Paradise in the Bahamas with Ocean views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Plumbago - Paradise in the Bahamas with Ocean views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Plumbago - Paradise in the Bahamas with Ocean views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Plumbago - Paradise in the Bahamas with Ocean views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Plumbago - Paradise in the Bahamas with Ocean views located?

Located in the heart of George Town, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Palm Bay Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Jolly Hall Beach and Hoopers Bay. Hooper's Bay Beach and Hoopers Bay Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, clean space super close to Georgetown. Host was very communicative - we loved having the screened in porch. Can't beat this value!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would highly recommend this property! The hosts were great, with 2 workers on site each day and very available to help with any issues. The location could not be better. It was a 10 minute walk from Georgetown, and right across the street from a beach with some of the best snorkelling on the island. The cottage we were in was very clean and cute with a nice screened in veranda that we spent the majority of our time in when we were back at the cottage. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Wonderful stay in beautiful exuma! Monica was awesome in every way, as was the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everyone in the Bahamas was so friendly, especially the manager of Minn’s Cottages. Chrissy was available, punctual and kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a nice stay in Plumago House .

Very comfortable and roomy cottage. We especially enjoyed the screened porch for morning coffee. Easy walk to George Town for water tours and groceries.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Plumbego

Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and quiet near Georgetown

My husband and I had a great long weekend at Minn's Cottages. Our cottage was simple and clean with a large screen porch. We had everything we needed including plenty of towels and beach chaors. It was an easy walk into town to pick up our rented boat. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I found Monica to be very helpful and attentive.

I found Monica to the very helpful and attentive.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway!

Monica's place was amazing! Beach with great snorkeling right across the street. We usually had the beach to ourselves also. A car does help explore the island but we went several days without one. The cottage was a short walk (10 minutes maybe) to downtown George Town in one direction & Fish Fry (a collection of small restaurants/ bars) the other direction. The cottage was clean & comfortable. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Minns Cottages was a great place to stay in Exuma. It is located in the middle of the island, making places in either the north or south easy to access. The kitchen and living room provide plenty of space. Monica is always available if assistance is needed and even helped us when we needed to check out late. Would recommend Minns Cottages. Wpuld definitely stay here in future. :)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient location

We have stayed at Plumbago Cottage part of Minns Cottages several times and it is a simple but comfortable island style little cottage for a couple. It has a wonderful screen porch and is kept cool with breezes off Elizabeth Harbor. The view of the harbor is limited through the trees. It’s only 5 minutes by car into Georgetown for grocery shopping, restaurants, the straw market, couple tourist shops, Minns Water Sports for boat rentals and water taxis over to Stocking Island. Also short 10-15 min drive north for more restaurants and grocery stores in “Hotel district” and Hoopers Bay Area. Hoopers Bay has a beach access and we recommend walking it down toward the docks and snorkeling with the green sea turtles there right off this beautiful beach. You can walk right across the road from Minns Cottages to another coconut lined beach and snorkel out to a pretty fairly shallow reef (high tide is best) and see lots of fish. This reef is located off the rocky point at end of the beach.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location!

Minns Cottages are located just a 15 min. walk south into Georgetown where several restaurants, two grocery stores, boat rental, water taxis to Stocking Island, gift shops and the strawmarket are located. Walking north you can reach restaurants located in the hotel district and fish fry area. This is a big plus as you don't have to rent a car except when you want to tour the island. From the cottages you have a beautiful view of Elizabeth Harbor and over to Stocking Island. Taking a water taxi over to Stocking is a wonderful way to spend the day. The beaches and water are outstanding and there are two restaurants available. Right across the road from the cottages you can walk to a pretty coconut lined small beach. Very convenient for swimming or snorkeling off the point on a small reef. We have visited Great Exuma many times and if you want a low key island vacation with lots of natural beauty we would highly recommend it. Mines cottages are clean, comfortable and convenient. Monica Minns is very efficient and helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. We hope to accommodate you in the near future. All the best Monica Minns
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Maison style cottage propre et très confortable avec une vue sur la mer. Prendre un café dans le Florida room était agréable. Cuisine entièrement équipée. Serviettes de plages, chaises de plage et glacière fournies. Accès à une laveuse et sécheuse. Nous retournerions sans hésitation!!! Merci Minns et Cottage, notre semaine fut parfaite 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Minns Cottages, Exuma Bahamas

Loved our stay, perfect for a couples getaway. Very quiet and peaceful with a little beach maybe a 100 yards away. Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience at Minns Cottages

Had a wonderful vacation at Minns Cottages. The entire property is just breath taking and the beach directly across the street is absolutely beautiful with wonderful places to swim and snorkel. The cottages are all stocked with everything you need and the family is fantastic. Would highly recommend staying at any of their cottages. You will not be dissappointed!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy at Plumbago

We had a wonderful time in Plumbago Cottage. Monica was welcoming and helpful. It was clean and well furnished. A great central location from which we explored the island. We especially loved the screen porch to look out on Elizabeth Harbor. Exuma is a safe and friendly island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint Getaway

We enjoyed our stay at Minns Cottage. It is a quaint. There is a beautiful view of the sound from the porch. We enjoyed eating breakfast on the porch each morning. It was really nice that the cottage had wifi. We were able to use Wifi calling which was free during our stay. Monica was great. I would highly recommend staying here. It was a very short walk into town for groceries and boats at Minns Watersports. The best snorkeling spot while we were in Georgetown was across the street from the cottages.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great location, clean and attentive owner

We just spent two weeks at Plumbago bee had an excellent time on Exuma which was made even better by our accommodations at Minn”s Cottages. We stayed at Plumbago. The cottage was clean and well stocked with dishes, towels, beach chairs etc. On our 3 rd day out coffee maker stopped working. I emailed Monica and she had replaced it with a new one within 2 hours. Monica is friendly, Professional and really cares that her guests enjoy their stay. Thank you for a great two weeks Monica. We will not hesitate to recommend Minn”s Cottages.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ottima posizione cordialità e disponibilità

Comoda poprieta per raggiungere posti di interesse a piedi, vicino al market, al centro. Monica è super disponibile, consigliato!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful ❤❤

Esther was wonderful! Very pretty beach across the street! Very laid back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved Minns Cottages!

They were so cute and in the perfect location. The cottage had everything we needed to get us started on our stay. Loved the decor and colors. Short walk to Georgetown and great proximity to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable with convenient location

Spent 2 wonderful weeks at Minns Cottages. We stayed in the "Plumbago" cottage which is at the back of the property. If you are a person who likes 4 star resort type accommodations, this is not the place for you. However, if you enjoy staying in a small simple island style cottage, this is the perfect spot! It has one bedroom and is set up for a couple. The best thing about this cottage is it's screen porch with two Adirondack chairs, tables and a couple nice padded benches to lounge on. From here you have a partial view of Elizabeth Harbor and enjoy the breezes coming off the water. We really enjoyed all the original island artwork in the cottage and it's comfortable furniture for lounging about. The laundry for the 3 other cottages on the property is located at the back of "Plumbago" so it's very accessible. Minns Cottages is within a 10 - 15 minute walk to anything in town: grocery store, restaurants, gift shops, straw market, water taxis over to Stocking Island etc. The walk is along a narrow shoulder with no sidewalks on a busy road but good views of the harbor as you walk along. There is a nice beach right across the road from the cottages with shallow waters. Out from the point there is a nice small shallow reef (Student Reef) with a buoy marking it. You can easily snorkel out there from the far end of the beach. Esther Butler the property manager is an exceptional person. She is very organized and friendly. She is most helpful and an excellent source of local knowledge.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful cottage in great location!

I stayed in one of the Ixora cottages and thoroughly enjoyed my time there. The apartment has everything you need for cooking and just relaxing on the porch and reading a good book. Something I spent a lot of time doing. There is a small beach just across the road from the cottages. It is wonderful and we were always there on our own. Esther and Travis were wonderful to us when we arrived and throughout our stay. I couldn't have asked for more from them. The location is great with a short walk into town where there are shops and restaurants with everything you need. The people of Exuma are absolutely wonderful and I'll be back again. Hopefully next time with more people to rent the adjoining cottage. I felt so safe and loved my vacation in Exuma. I'd recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a quiet getaway. Only thing I can say negative is the kitchen sink water pressure isn't great but if you use the handheld sprayer instead of the tap it works just fine! My boyfriend didn't like the bed. I had no issues but I think he likes a firmer mattress. Thanks Esther for all your help! Jess
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Clean and Comfy in Paradise

Minn's Cottages are a perfect location on Great Exuma. We stayed in the Ixora east cottage, which was very clean, roomy, and had all of the required amenities, and then some. The cottage is sufficiently private, and has a large screened in patio facing Elizabeth Harbor which provides for spectacular views all day long. So clean, fresh and comfortable, felt like home. Georgetown is a hop-and-a-skip to numerous restaurants, bars and markets where one can pick up all kinds of provisions required for a comfortable stay. The property manager, Esther, with whom we were in frequent contact, from our early planning stages to our departure, was top notch in taking care of us. She was always readily available and truly a pleasure to chat with. The cottages are also a short and pleasant walking distance to beautiful beaches and Fish Fry eateries. We can't say enough about the locals. Always friendly, smiling, and chockful of interesting stories. Renting a runabout boat from Minn's Water Sports is very, very highly recommended. There’s no better way to explore some of the most beautiful secluded beaches in Elizabeth Harbor, experiencing the blinding emerald blue waters, snorkeling thru numerous coral reefs and hanging out at Chatχll’s on Stocking Island. We highly recommend Minns cottages, and want to thank you, Esther, for enhancing our stay and ensuring our comfort. We will be back, but this time with family members & friends in tow... M&M, Dundas, Ontario
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tranquil paradise

This is the first time on the Island. The house is just perfect for two. So nice having your own space compared to a hotel. Very comfortable and a general good feeling. The screen porch was used every night. Very close to the market, fish fry and anything else you may need. It was nice to BBQ at home a couple of times. when they say you may only see two other people on the beach, they actually meant it. Thank you to Esther and Travis. They we're amazing from start to finish. Emails before we arrived. What to expect, places to check out. Courteous friendly people. Tropic of Cancer Beach and Santana's beach restaurant is a must. The30-40 drive is well worth it. I would recommend renting a car. Thank you again!! XO

About the host

Hosted by Monica Minns

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This Property has been in the Minns Family from 1895 when Robert Minns acquire the property and was given to his son Nigel Minns and now his children are managing the estate the Estate is Approximately 220 Acres and runs from shore to shore on the Island.
(IF YOU HAVE A FAMILY WE ALSO OFFER A TWO BEDROOM COTTAGE IN THE SAME LOCATION YOU CAN SEE IT ON THIS SITE # 3866738)

Why they chose this property

This Cottages are very close to George Town, restaurants and the beach all is within a walking distance. All the Cottages are with 1 minute walk to the Beach. They are quite specious with full kitchens large living room and bedroom and on-site laundry facility. Shopping, Boat Rentals nearby and a very relaxing and friendly family atmosphere. It is very safe in Exuma

What makes this property unique

You are very close to downtown no rental car needed
Minns water sports you can rent a boat for half or full day and it is only 6-7 minutes walk also there is the fish fry area with many small native restaurants and exuma markets for all your daily food needs

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