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Hope Town harbor period home with lighthouse view

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Pool
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hope Town, Abaco
  • Place, Abaco Beach
  • Place, Garbanzo Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Tahiti Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marsh Harbour (MHH)
    ‪121 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hope Town harbor period home with lighthouse view

NOW AVAILABLE FOR BOOKINGS!!!

****Photos have been updated****

FAMILY TIDES is finally back together again and eager to help make some amazing memories for our future guests!

A postcard in real life!

Beautifully maintained and appointed home on the harbor in picturesque Hope Town - Private Island Feeling but minutes from everything!

Includes dock right out the front door for boats up to 50 feet long.

Some features of the home are:
-air conditioning
-full kitchen with modern appliances
-kitcheware included
-wifi internet service
-cable television
-standby generator
-secluded and private property
-screened in porch
-boat dock with power and water access
-VHF radio in house
-linens included

This home offers the best of both worlds..... all the amenities one would expect at home while transporting you to a world of natural beauty that few ever get to experience.

Exploring, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Deep Sea Fishing, Cay Hopping, Boating, Beaching, Sunning...... it is all here and it is all pristine.

Welcome to my Bahamas!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hope Town

Located in Hope Town, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Abaco Marina and Marsh Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lucayan Archipelago and Garbanzo Beach. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Hope Town, Abaco

What's nearby

  • Garbanzo Beach - 13 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Tahiti Beach - 16 min drive - 6.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Abaco Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • Boat Harbour Pool Bar
  • ‪Captain Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • Colors by the Sea
  • ‪Firefly Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hope Town harbor period home with lighthouse view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hope Town harbor period home with lighthouse view?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hope Town harbor period home with lighthouse view?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hope Town harbor period home with lighthouse view?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hope Town harbor period home with lighthouse view located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Wyannie Malone Museum. Hope Town Lighthouse is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 108 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Best Stay!!

Greeted by nurse sharks and sea turtles at our dock.. easiest boat dock to park at in the Abacos.. House is amazing, clean, and functional.. call a ferry and your in town or at hope town inn in less than 2 minutes.. location is really perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy A., Palm Coast, Florida

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

Great property in Hope Town for larger family!

Had a great stay in Hope Town with our family of seven! Very nice bedrooms each one with a king size bed and private bath, well equipped common areas, and a beautiful dock for larger boats! Very convenient location as long as you have a boat to get back and forth to town. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

RO L.

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

First Time in Hope Town Awesome Experience

Family Tides was the perfect home for my families long planned get away. Everything about Family Tides was as advertised. Perfectly for my family of 8 including 2 infants. The hope town marina was happy to pick us up when other family members were out on the boat. Golf carts parted at the dock were perfect for touring the island and evening dinner out. Bonefish charters for two days were amazing, many outer island and beaches/sandbars were easily accessible. Just an overall wonderful and relaxing week. We will be back to Family Tides.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daryl D.

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

Better than advertised!!!!

This was the perfect vacation home for our family. Home owner and care taker were top notch. The kitchen had two of everything you will need to cook anything. Appliances top of the line, washer dryer worked perfectly. All beds kings size and comfy. There was not one negative. It is awesome to have our 40 ft boat 10 feet behind house with water and electric. This dock could accommodate up to a 50 footer and room for a 30 tender. Would be great house for 2 families with two boats also. The savings of not paying for a marina makes this house even better. You can see grocery store across little harbor and everything was very close and easy to access. This will be our rental everytime we go to abacos!!!! Thanks John 🥇🥇🥇
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

John B., Columbia SC

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

Family Tides is a wonderful property

Our group of 6 thoroughly enjoyed Family Tides and all of its amenities. All 4 suites are excellent king size with private baths in each. One upstairs suite has a huge picture window with amazing views of the harbor and lighthouse. The dock system is incredible with cool lighting including underwater lighting to enjoy keeping tabs on the resident nurse shark. The extra pilings with pre-measured dock lines made coming and going in our 27 foot center console a breeze...even in windy conditions. Even though there is no road access, its easy to idle across the harbor and tie up at one of the Hope Town docks. Or if you are patronizing a restaurant they all have available dockage. In fact the Hopetown Inn and Marina will pick you up by water taxi if you call them to patronize their restaurant or bar (even their pool and swim up bar) The house and dock feel private, safe and secure while being able to enjoy views of all of the activity in the harbor. The kitchen is well supplied with cookware and top notch appliances, the gas grill is excellent, and the washer and dryer were useful after each day on the boat with extra towels (supplied). The wraparound screen porch allows you to catch a breeze or shelter from the weather. We loved how close the deck and dock were to the porch and house. You are practically on top of the water sitting on the screened porch. The open floor plan with windows everywhere offer spectacular views and scenery though-out the house. Those electric recliners were quite nice after a long day on the water! Thank you John for sharing your beautiful property with our family. And thank you Charlie for all your recommendations and response to questions. See you again soon! John, Becky, Blaire, Louis, JJ and Jamil
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfect location for our Abacos getaway! The home was beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable. Loved the beds and the reclining den furniture! Located just across from the Hope Town Inn and Marina with a gorgeous view of the lighthouse. Have your coffee on the screened porch then hop on your boat docked right outside your door for a day of fun. Can’t say enough about this home! The owner and the property manager were communicative and so very helpful during our stay. The online photos do not do it justice. No doubt we would be thrilled to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice property. must have boat to get around.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was perfect for our seven person crew… Layout was nice and comfortable. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was well stocked and the house had a nice flow to it. Location was exceptional! Charlie was extremely helpful. Our personal boat was late in arriving so we use the water Taxi the first two days.Super easy and very nice. Loved being so close to Hopetown!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, well maintained home with good water and an automatic generator. No worries and a great vacation if you have your own boat it is the best because no need to use the ferry.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neill O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic trip at a beautiful, comfortable, convenient and well maintained property. The house caretaker was an excellent communicator, arranged for a taxi at the airport and, using a grocery list we provided before our arrival, provisioned the house for us prior to our arrival. Highly recommended. We definitely got what we paid for!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This amazing property has everything you could possibly need for your stay plus some. The owner also had a property manager that will help with whatever needs you have. It is secluded but yet not as right across from the Hopetown Marina. Filtered water from refrigerator and sink and all 4 showers have amazing water pressure as well as plenty of hot water. Amazing views and amazing comfort. You will love it here!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

Great Family Vacation

Family Tides was perfect for our group of 7. We woke up our first morning to dolphins and sea turtles swimming under the dock! We had coffee on the porch and saw them most mornings. The beds were very comfortable and the house was immaculate. We kept our rental boat on the dock and found incredible snorkeling while exploring the area. We had an amazing stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Clean, Lots of Space and Great Dock

Property was clean, had ample room and great dock.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter N.

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

Excellent

Beautiful place, excellent weather. Property manager was very accommodating.Location was great!Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

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

Beautiful!

A truly wonderful experience. Family Tides offers a beautiful setting right on Hopetown Harbor. The spotless home easily accommodated our family of Ten. John (owner) & Charlie (caretaker) addressed all our needs and were a pleasure to work with. Family Tides is the premier property in Hopetown and we look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

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

Family Tides in Hope Town

It’s a great location in the middle of the harbor
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathi B.

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

Fabulous Home

We just stayed at Family Tides for the second time, it is a fabulous location in Hopetown. We had four couples so everyone had their own bedroom and bath which made it perfect for all.We always rent a boat so we can island hop every day within the sea of Abaco. There also is a ferry to go to the restaurants and get to grocery stores nearby. Golf carts are available to rent so access to the island of Hopetown is easily accessible for most everything.I would highly recommend Family Tides as a home base, it is extremely well equipped to make any meals of your choice including grilling fish, steak or burgers. A nice bar for a quick lunch or a large dining table for eight guests to enjoy a wonderful dinner with friends. The dishwasher makes clean up a breeze and a washer and dryer to keep things tidy. The spacious living room is comfy for watching TV in the evening. The front porch has a spectacular view of the lighthouse and harbor dotted with beautiful vessels of all sizes.This is a perfect getaway for a large family or several couples to spend a week of fun and frolic in paradise.Kathi Burns and delighted friends from Maine.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Hopetown Gem

We had a wonderful seven nights at Family Tides. Great layout-very quiet-nice view of the Lighthouse. Dock access was very convenient and shuttle service worked smoothly. We will return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosanne b.

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

The Perfect Getaway

Family Tides was perfect for our stay. Each bedroom has its on bath. The views of the lighthouse are spectacular. It is conveniently located close to the marina. Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant M.

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

Incredible home for 4 couples

This house was absolutely incredible. We had four couples staying here, and having the ability to each have a king bed and own private bathroom was a game changer. Perfect location for all things Hope Town and the private dock is also amazing. The owner John, and the property manager Charlie were both very considerate and constantly communicated with us throughout the trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Family Tides

House was great! Great communication. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

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

Amazing stay!

Our group of 8 loved this property. We were well taken care of if we had any issue arise. The views cannot be beat. We would def stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Amazing property

My only reticence for giving this place accolades is I want it to be available to me next time! Fabulous house, host and location. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

roger o.

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

great property

We had another great stay at Family Tides. Host is great. great home with dock at the back door! very comfortable. only challenge is access, nice that the ferry from the marina will gladly pick you up and deliver you anywhere in the harbor you want to go. upstairs bedrooms are warm, but you are in the Bahamas!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

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

What a perfect spot

We (4 couples) arrived at the home and were immediately greeted by a property manager ( Charles) who gave us the grand tour and spent at least an hour sharing information about the house, the island, other islands and attractions. The house was perfect! What a wonderful vacation spot!!!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by J. Cates

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Why they chose this property

This home was built not as a vacation home but as a home to be used by the family and so everything has been done in a high quality. As such, you will not feel that the home has been put together without thought and care...... it may be just a "rental" to some but to the family, it is a part of our hearts.

The view of the famous Hope Town lighthouse right out the front door is priceless and makes for a great morning coffee or evening cocktail view.

What makes this property unique

The only access to the house is by boat even though the land is all connected, there are no paths to walk to or drive to the main settlement.....this is actually one of the features that many of our guests love about this property because it really creates that "private island" feeling, and yet you are only a 2 minute boat ride away from the settlement where you can find restaurants and stores.

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