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Papaya House Exuma on Spectacular Beach

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Papaya House Patio
Papaya House Patio on very private beach
Love Beach...only 5 houses on the beach!
Papaya House from drone

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Forbes Hill, Little Exuma, Exuma
  • Place, Tropic of Cancer Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Exuma Beaches
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Salt Pond
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Main Floor Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Main floor bedroom en suite

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower

Spaces

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

About this property

Papaya House Exuma on Spectacular Beach

Spacious, modern home directly on one of the best beaches on the island -- only 4 other properties on the beach! Ideal get away from it all destination, yet with services nearby. Three large bedrooms with king beds and en suite bathrooms, all with views of the sea and sand. Fully equipped beach house in a tropical, peaceful, spectacular setting. Short drive to restaurants, sites and shopping. Connected by bridge to Great Exuma where the airport is located. There is a fourth small bedroom, with two twin beds.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Forbes Hill

Located in Forbes Hill, 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 Tropic of Cancer Beach and Salt Pond. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Forbes Hill, Little Exuma, Exuma

What's nearby

  • Tropic of Cancer Beach - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Little Exuma Beaches - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Salt Pond - 6 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Hermitage Tomb - 8 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Rolletown Tombs - 8 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santana's Grill Pit - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Haulover Bay Restaurant, Bar and Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Santanna's Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chef Anns Turtle Pond Resturant And Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Big Noch’s - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Papaya House Exuma on Spectacular Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Papaya House Exuma on Spectacular Beach ?

As of 17 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Papaya House Exuma on Spectacular Beach on 3 May 2026 start from NZ$1,621, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Papaya House Exuma on Spectacular Beach ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Papaya House Exuma on Spectacular Beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Papaya House Exuma on Spectacular Beach ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Papaya House Exuma on Spectacular Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Forbes Hill holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Tropic of Cancer Beach, Little Exuma Beaches and Salt Pond. Fowl Cay and Rolletown Tombs are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outdoor space at the house is fantastic. We happened to pick a windy week, but were still able to enjoy the sun. We could also swim every day at the beach out front, while many island beaches were too rough.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet beauty with all the amenitiesWe spent a week in the sun and water and enjoyed every moment!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Incredible Location!!

We had the most memorable stay in Exuma and at the Papaya House. The location and beach in front of the house is absolutely amazing! Onike' the house manager was wonderful and had great communication throughout our stay. Thank you for sharing your home and we will cherish the memories we made in beautiful Exuma!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soren S.

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

Papaya Paradise

The Papaya house was fantastic and Love Beach is absolute perfection. This is the best vacation we have ever taken. Group of 7 adults and we were all thrilled
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Great Vacation!

We had a fantastic time during our stay! The house was perfect and had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. The beach was absolutely stunning—just steps away. What really made our trip special was the property manager, Onike. She was incredibly kind, helpful, and always quick to respond if we had any questions. We truly felt taken care of from start to finish. Highly recommend this place and would love to return!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sallie S.

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

Wonderful spot and house

Loved house and the beach it is on! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

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

Papaya House Exuma

We have stay here many times. Great house in good location. Jackie is a great host
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob J.

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

Really wonderful beach house

We absolutely loved the Papaya House! It was our 4th trip to Little Exuma and have tried a number of home, Papaya House did not disappoint! Location is perfect, the beach was tranquil and private, and the house was stocked full of beach gear and everything you need to relax for a while in paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

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

Perfect Beach

The location and beach of this home is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

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

Breathtaking

Absolutely beautiful property and beach. Locati
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rod b.

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

Beautiful Beach

The house was very nice with plenty of space and beautiful views. We enjoyed sitting on the patio, the beautiful view and enjoyed the beach area.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantel F.

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

Amazing Family Trip

The Papaya House was amazing. Love Beach is as beautiful as it sounds. Despite the beauty of the house, my favorite part was being able to snorkel from the beach in front of the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie I.

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

Paradise

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Papaya House. We will be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austyn S.

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

Most Beautiful Beach!!

We had some stormy weather and we were very thankful for the generator! The beach is the most beautiful on the island!! House is great too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

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

Amazing home on beautiful Love Beach!

We had a great stay at the Papaya House! Had everything we needed and really appreciated having the generator! Onike was great while we were there and always responded quickly to any questions we had. Loved the location and the house with all the extras such as the kayaks, paddle board and floating mat! Can not wait to return to Exuma!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Best beach destination ever!

This is our second visit to Papaya House. Absolutely thrilled with the location, definitely not a place for partying and night life which we were not interested in…such a relaxing, pristine vacation to a safe and friendly small island. We have traveled over the years and visited some of the best beaches in the Caribbean and none are better than Love Beach. We will look forward to a return visit ASAP!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Sheer Beauty

This place was awesome! Can’t imagine waking up to a more beautiful view. The house was super clean and stocked with everything you could possibly need for a fabulous week from games, to kayaks, to beach toys, etc. The owners and Onike were super helpful and friendly and answered all of our questions. I would definitely go back and stay at there again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rami W.

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

Amazing House and Cove

The house was beyond our expectations. Videos and pictures of the cove doesn't do justice. You have to see it in person. Host was great, always responded right away. Didn't have any issues and everything was great. Can't wait stay at this house again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben P.

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

Ben Porter

We had the most wonderful week, the house is absolutely gorgeous amenities fantastic views spectacular every room has a breathtaking view when waking could not have been happier. Onike the property manager was very helpful and had great recommendations for us thank you again to home owners and everyone involved would highly recommend. Ben and Alicia Porter
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan J.

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

Great family vacation

This was the third year we enjoyed Papaya House! It gets better each year. The house is well equipped as we enjoy cooking in most of the time! Games, DVDs, etc. All as advertised! Probably the most beautiful view and beach in the world! Our family is one grandmother, a father and mother, and an 8 year girl and 6 year old boy! All had a ball! Thank you Papaya House, owners and staff!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle N.

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

Beautiful Quiet Getaway

I booked this house with the Exuma Outpost next door for our groom and bridal villa, and it was perfect. I had 5 people at Papaya House (8 people at Exuma Outpost). It was walkable, and we have the most spectacular view! It has the most beautiful beach I have ever seen. The rooms were nice and very spacious, and Onike, the house manager was available whenever we needed something. It is on Little Exuma, a bit further away from George Town, but we rented cars, purchased provisions ahead of time, and had chefs catered and dropped off food for the week. That allowed us to enjoy the property and beach as much as we can. We had a micro wedding on the island, and it was the most unforgettable experience, and we can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

Perfect view and location!

We had an incredible week at Papaya House! The house is comfortable and the view cannot be beat. Little Exuma is quiet and we loved visiting Tropic of Cancer beach (and the bar at the beach became a favorite as well...) and Coco Plum Beach but the beach at the house was our favorite. The screened pavillion was the perfect place for the kids to play and we enjoyed the terrace overlooking the ocean very much. The bedrooms were very nice sizes and the showers were awesome! It was great having water toys (kayak, blow up rafts, etc.) provided. We also loved having the telescope to star gaze at night. We hope to return!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

Absolute Perfection

This house and location is perfect. The beach and water could not be more breathtaking. And a night, I think you can see every star in the galaxy. You can snorkel right out in front of the house - we brought our own gear but the house had plenty of it, as well as floats, fishing equipment, chairs, umbrellas and absolutely everything you need to fully enjoy the stay. This our third trip to the Bahamas (second to Exuma), we always pay to check one cooler and one suitcase to bring frozen foods and dry goods, essentials. Highly recommend doing that but the Exuma Outpost has a good selection to fill in the blanks but some things are pretty pricey. We loved Papaya House and hope to return soon. One of our favorite vacations ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jackie C.

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

Great Home

Great Home with all the things and amenities mentioned. Only problem was the TV was hard to figure out, also only one TV in the entire home. Some issues with the water reservoir, no phone connection in the house - I asked but didn't get a straight answer. Overall great location very private, but I think they need to work on the things mentioned.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Beautiful

This house is amazing. The house is very well equipped with everything you could ever need. Very clean and very comfortable. The veiw from every room is breathtaking. The private beach is so amazing. With three rooms with all full baths and king size beds the house would easily accommodate three couples. King size beds were comfortable, sheets and towels were top notch also. The location is remote and privet yet very safe. Get a rental car and everything is easily accessible. You have everything thing you need to cook at home or your close enough to eat out. You won't be disappointed!

About the host

Hosted by Jackie Ferris

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Peter and Jackie live in Toronto with their adult children and dog, Blue. They have been fortunate to have travelled all over the world, but have never found a beach quite like this.

Why they chose this property

The most spectacular setting and beach we'd ever seen, and the house was modern, well decorated and well equipped.

What makes this property unique

Great combination of beach and sun with places to sit in the shade and just watch the water. Upstairs balcony off the bedrooms with rocking chairs is just about the best place to read in the world.

There are two double kayaks, a screened in Cabana and full sized laundry machines, as well as lots of water toys.

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