Escape to the tranquil charm of The Minns Cottage, nestled across from the beach in George Town. Each cottage boasts a fully equipped kitchen, screened patio with air conditioning units in lounge and bedrooms.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 265 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Ixora West - Views over Elizabeth harbor, beach access across the road.
The Minns Cottages is owned by the Minns Family who is one of the oldest Bahamian Family names in the Bahamas. The cottages have the real Family Island charm where guests are coming as guests but leaving as Family. We now have Starlink and IPTV in all the cottages so you can watch your favorite sports game or movie in the comfort of your cottage. The Minns Cottage is conveniently located within one mile from George Town. You are less than a 10-minute walk to the food stores. The Cottages are located across from the beach, and they are fully equipped with a screened patio, fully equipped kitchen, lounge, TV, Internet. We do have a communal outdoor BBQ and laundry room with washer and dryer. We also provide beach chairs, beach umbrellas, beach towels and coolers. Each cottage will have 7 garbage bags, two rolls of toilet paper, joy and a roll of paper towel. You just need to bring your own washing detergent. There are many activities within walking distance restaurants, straw market, water taxi, government offices, library, schools and much more. All cottages have enclosed screened patios and Air conditioning units in the lounge and bedrooms. It is a 15 minutes' drive from 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 other cottages in the same location you can see it on VRBO site #3866738, #4013973, #4086519.There are many direct flights to Exuma from Toronto 3 hours on Air Canada., Miami on American Airlines, Silver Airways from Fort Lauderdale. You can also fly from Nassau on Bahamas Air or Western Air to GGT Georgetown Exuma Airport. We look forward sharing the beauty of Exuma with you and your family or friends.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Massage
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car available
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
4 steps to reach entrance
Single level property
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: Smoke outside not inside cottage
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
In the city center
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Near the ocean
Things to do
Boat
Kayak
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Please lock the laundry room
Please move the beach umbrella, beach chairs, snorkeling gear and cooler back to laundry room
The propane BBQ is for everyone to use
Pets
Pets allowed
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: We are next to a road with no fence
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoke outside not inside cottage
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
Onsite 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 119153684
About the neighborhood
Located in George Town, this cottage is in the city center and on the beach. Rolletown Tombs and Hermitage Tomb are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Palm Bay Beach and Jolly Hall Beach. Kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our George Town travel guide
Is Ixora West - Views over Elizabeth harbor, beach access across the road. 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?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Ixora West - Views over Elizabeth harbor, beach access across the road.?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ixora West - Views over Elizabeth harbor, beach access across the road.?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Ixora West - Views over Elizabeth harbor, beach access across the road. located?
Located in George Town, this beachfront cottage is in the city center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Palm Bay Beach, Jolly Hall Beach, and Hoopers Bay Beach. Hoopers Bay is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.
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Ixora West - Views over Elizabeth harbor, beach access across the road. Reviews
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Perfect location for our week getaway. Easy access to both the North and South ends of Exuma. Relaxing mornings on the screened in porch watching the beautiful blue waters constantly shifting colors.
Our stay at Minns Cottage was great! Loved the location close to town and across the street from the beach. The beach had the best snorkeling we could find! The unit had everything we needed including a washer and dryer! We will definitely stay here again!
Wonderful stay. Thank you, Monica, for your help in getting us comfortable so we could enjoy our visit to Exuma. If you don’t have a car, Georgetown is just a mile down the road. The beach across the street was beautiful. The cabin we stayed in was comfortable and had everything we needed for the beach.
We enjoyed our stat at Xtoria West. The property was clean, stocked kitchen (spices and cookware...) plenty of towels. There are beach chairs and umbrellas. Washer dryer.View was incredible from the screen room. It even had TV. Food on the island wasnt to our liking but we brought frozen meat. Cant buy beef there, or deli meats. mostly chicken, food and drinks are expensive, pack accordingly. Roads are hard to drive on with all the potholes and on the left side, but we made due. Rent a boat at Minns boat rental. Such a beautiful island.
We definitely enjoyed our stay. Nice people. Nice property. Very cute cottages just across from the property is a little beach you can walk to. We would definitely stay again.
The house was perfect for our holiday — comfortable and roomy with a gorgeous, peaceful view of the Green Mountains. Great deck with a BBQ and an outdoor eating setup. The kitchen was well-stocked and the bedrooms were very nice. We appreciated the guidance in the visitor notebook about places to hike and god local restaurants. Alex was timely and helpful with our very few questions. I hope that we can return!
We stayed for a week in at minns cottages, an we loved it. Its the Perfekt location, right in between fish fry and George town. Walking distance to food and liqure store. And you just cross the road and you're at the beach for a morning swim.
Thank you for a great stay.
Sweet cottage with beach access across the highway. Glad we rented a car as we explored the island with the beach chairs, umbrellas, towels and cooler all included with the rental. Owner was prompt to respond when there was a problem with the coffee maker.
Kathy J.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Gene B.
12 August 2019
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Mini vacation
Lawn needed cutting and we were told maintenance guy was out of town. It took two days to finally get Wi-Fi password. Interior was as expected. Definitely recommend renting a car. Exumas was great! We will be back!
Minn's Cottages were located very close to the airport and Georgetown. East commute to anything you want to do. The bay across the street is teaming with sea life and we snorkeled there daily. Extremely clean and everything you need is provided - beach towels, plenty of linens and stocked kitchen (just bring your own groceries). We grilled out the last night we were there! Loved it and will be back for sure!!
Great location just minutes from Georgetown and beautiful views of the Harbor. The cottage was clean and cozy and had everything we needed. Thank you Monica!
This was a great rental and we’d stay again. The location was perfect as it was close to the center of town. We were able to walk to restaurants, the ferry dock, etc. the house was as expected and provided everything we were looking for. The screened in front porch was great. It allowed us to enjoy the nights outside without getting bit by the bugs.
Adam Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hollie T.
30 March 2018
Great laid back cottage close to town, snorkeling and beach access
Esther and Nelly did a wonderful job before we arrived getting us booked and sending us materials on the area. The cottage was clean and everything was in working order! It's not fancy and pretentious... it's relaxing and comfy. The screened in porch was an awesome feature allowing us to enjoy the view without the big bites! The view just never gets old!! The water pressure in the shower isn't fabulous, but the water is hot! It's close enough to town to walk (although we started taking the walk along the rocks by the water because the shoulder is narrow in some spots) and we could also do the same thing in the other direction to fish fry! Stocking Island is a must see! The water taxi leaves from the government dock in town and drops at chat n chill. We would definitely stay here again!
Hollie T.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Monica M.
23 March 2018
Wonderful place to stay, as described, with helpful local property manager
This was my first VRBO rental and the host/manager was very accommodating of some confusion in the reservation, compounded by lack of cell service as I was approaching by boat.
The cottage has plenty of room and looks right out on the harbor, and is in a quiet spot not far to walk from George Town.
Monica M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Archival
8/10 Good
Sean B.
26 January 2016
Pleasant basic, fairly well maintained cottage with outstanding views of the water
We enjoyed our week at Minns. Godfrey was very pleasant and enjoyable to speak with. AC worked well. No car is technically needed but to get to all of the wonderful beaches one is a very good idea. Nice to have a laundry facility included. We would return again to enjoy this well valued accomodation.