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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Property grounds
Interior
Smart TV, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Hartswell, The Bahamas

What's nearby

  • Rolletown Tombs - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Fowl Cay - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Tropic of Cancer Beach - 14 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Little Exuma Beaches - 15 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Palm Bay Beach - 22 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Exuma Intl. Airport (GGT) - 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

This Hartswell vacation 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 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 39 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Cindy W.

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

Great First Time Exuma Stay

Loved staying at Bahama Island House! Had everything we needed for a relaxed stay. Loved having the kayaks and pool floats, as well as a very fully stocked kitchen. One of the most responsive and helpful hosts I have interacted with which helped us prepare for our trip and make the most of it. Definitely need a car since it's a bit of a drive to get to any stores or restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

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

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

Michael K.

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

Family Beach Vacation

The views from this house are incredible. We had a fabulous time with my parents and our two children. There is plenty of space for all of us. We enjoyed all of the thoughtful amenities and we definitely would choose this home again. Forbes beach was great and all the recommendations of the owner were spot on. You won’t be disappointed when you book this wonderful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 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

Megan B.

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

Summer 2024

This was our first time to the island and we loved it. It was really nice being close to all the beaches on little Exuma. My kids loved having the pool to come back to at the end of the day after exploring. The house was very well equipped and any question we had was answered. We were provided with so much valuable information before even checking in which helped a ton with planning! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 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

Gabrielle C.

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

Awesome Views

Highly recommend staying here. We had a great time staying at this property. The floor to ceiling windows that show the beautiful views as you walk in is breathtaking. Everything you need is provided if we had any questions Jack and team were always readily available to assist. If you’re looking for a relaxing and quiet getaway this is the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

First trip to the Bahamas

Our family had an amazing week at The Bahama Island House, the house and location surpassed all our expectations. The kids loved the pool and feeding the fish off the end of the dock. You can’t beat the location- we loved being away from the noise of town and the view never gets old. The house was clean, plenty of room for everyone, a well stocked kitchen- really no reason to leave! Jack and his crew are above and beyond helpful with great communication. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 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

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

Verified traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

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

Awesome views and property

We had the best time in the perfect house. The owner was awesome in providing rental car info, excursions and any other info we requested. Property manager was very attentive to any request we had. The house is set up with most everything you need and the pool is the perfect spot to lounge after a full day. It’s set up with plenty of lounge chairs also. The beach area is perfect for your own private little beach and also to set off in the 8 plus kayaks located on the property. A kayak trip under the bridge to The Cut and the lazy River are a must. Overall we had a great trip and would definitely return to Exuma and this wonderful house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023