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Escape to The Minns Cottages in George Town, where a serene beachfront getaway awaits. Stroll along the picturesque Elizabeth Harbor and Stocking Island or explore the nearby Straw Market and local restaurants. With essentials like beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, and towels provided, unwind on the pristine shores of Exuma.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Buttercup Family Cottage beautiful beach, great snorkeling spot across the road

  • The Minns Cottages is conveniently located in George Town. It is a fifteen minute drive to and from the Airport.
    The Cottage is located across from the beach with the best snorkeling spot in Exuma. It is a ten minute walk to town where you will find the Restaurants, Straw Market, Food Stores, Gas Station and Water Taxi.
    We do provide beach chairs, beach umbrellas, coolers and beach towels.
    The cottage is surrounded by a beautiful grassy lawn, fenced with a stone wall around the property, overlooking the picturesque Elizabeth Harbor and Stocking Island.
    (WE ALSO OFFER 3 MORE ONE BEDROOM COTTAGES IN THE SAME LOCATION YOU CAN SEE IT ON THIS SITE # 4013973 - 4086519 - 4086523
    There are direct flights from Toronto on Air Canada, American Airlines fly from Miami and North Carolina, Silver Airways fly from Fort Lauderdale, Western Air fly from Nassau, Bahamas Air fly from Fort Lauderdale and Nassau.
    Exuma is all about the beaches, boating, enjoying the local cuisine and get to know the Bahamian Culture and music.

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
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

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.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking outside on patio

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 laundry when done

Please put beach umbrella, beach chairs, snorkeling gear and cooler back in laundry when done.

The 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 the road with no fence

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: All ages welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking outside on patio

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 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 there is no 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

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Buttercup Family Cottage beautiful beach, great snorkeling spot 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 Buttercup Family Cottage beautiful beach, great snorkeling spot across the road?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Buttercup Family Cottage beautiful beach, great snorkeling spot across the road?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Buttercup Family Cottage beautiful beach, great snorkeling spot 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 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Monica was a great host and Buttercup was exactly as described and pictured. We loved coffee in the mornings in the screened in porch and the convenience of the beach being a short distance across the street. The beach gear that was available to borrow was also a really nice perk! While Minns cottages is walking distance to George town, we did end up renting a car as the main road was a little busier than expected but also so we could see more of the island. All in all we had a fantastic stay here and would definitely come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to town and the fish fry
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Wonderful stay in Buttercup

The cottage was a no-frills very comfortable place for my husband, daughter and I. It was very clean and well laid out. Everything we needed was there. We loved coffee on the screen porch overlooking Elizabeth Harbor and afternoons at the beach across the street. Easy access to both the north and south ends of the island - both worth visiting.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Great Cottage!

We very much enjoyed our stay at Buttercup Cottage! It was perfect for two couples. The beach across the street is beautiful and the supplied beach chairs, towels and umbrellas were so nice. Monica was very responsive when we had a question or need. We especially enjoyed the porch for morning coffee and evening cocktails!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love the view of the water. (Had high winds all week and couldn't swim but there is a beach right there.) Walkable to town and to Fish Fry. Everything you need is there. Comfortable beds. Washer and dryer available. Beach and snorkel equipment available. Communication was quick and responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elsa S.

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

Awesome little cottage! Great location!

Minns cottages... just what they advertised they were. Stayed 10 days. Quaint, cozy and had everything we needed for an awesome first visit to Exuma! Location was awesome! Perfect to drive and explore the entire island. Wonderful little beach a few steps away...And we had it to ourselves every single day! Kitchen well stocked with what we needed for the breakfast and a few meals we cooked in. Ate out somewhere different every night! Owner is awesome and responsive. Thank you Monica for everything. We will be back! Exuma stole our hearts!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was welcoming and rapidly addressed minor problems
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rachel J.

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

Very close to town

Location was very convenient to town. The owners were amazing! The house was great but the showers are in need of an update.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Ejoyed the Minns’ Hospitality

Reminds us of our childhood days at the shore.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheila F.

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

Buttercup Cottage

Lots of conveniences at this property, comfy beds and lots of space.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

MARNEY B.

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

Buttercup cottage

House was very well stocked. Good parking. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

josh h.

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

Perfect

This was the perfect House for our trip to the Bahamas and the hostess were phenomenal to deal with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

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

Great Views

Rental was as described and well equiped. Great location near Georgetown and across from a beach with great snorkeling.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

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

Scenic, comfortable cottage

This house was well equipped with towels, linens, things we needed to cook in the kitchen. We felt safe and enjoyed the exclusive feel of the home. The couch wasn’t as comfy as we would had hoped. But overall we felt as though the value was good.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Wonderful vacation!

We had a wonderful trip to Exumas. Minns Cottages was the best location for all the things, events we planned. Everything from the check in and check out process was simple and easy. Communication from the owner to find the cottages was on point. We were met with kindness the entire trip from the staff and the owner. We had troubles with our flights out of town, and they were super helpful and accommodating through it all. I can't thank them enough for their kindness and hospitality. Minns Cottage was perfect for us!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

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

Everything was great

Everything was great. Kitchen was fully stocked with plates, pans, towels, dish soap etc etc- just bring your food. Beds were great, as was AC, wifi, porch, TV, etc. Even had a pair of binoculars! See you next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Amazing stay at Buttercup cottage

We loved our stay at Minns cottages. The cottage was so clean and well equipped with everything we needed. Monica was always quick to communicate and very helpful with any questions or issues that we had. However it was also very private and quiet which we appreciated so much. There was a lovely beach across the road and Georgetown was only a 5-10 min walk - we went to town numerous times most days. I would HIGHLY recommend Minns cottages. We LOVED our stay and hope to return. Thank you so much Monica.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis C.

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

Special vacation get away.

This little home has it all, the best location, the best property manager and the best service. Monica went beyond the norm to make sure our stay was truly special. From arranging a very special birthday cake for my mom to making sure the home was well equipped at all times. Very relax, checking and checkout process, always giving priority to our family! This trip to the exuma and the Minns cottages is a new family tradition. See you all next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rosie H.

Lovely cottages!

My husband and I along with our son just returned from a gorgeous week in exuma spent in the minns cottages. We stayed in the 2 bed/2 bath buttercup and it was absolutely delightful. The cottage was very clean, and totally stocked with everything one would need from beach towels to silverware. We fixed many meals in our kitchen and found everything we needed, and then some! We enjoyed our coffee on the screened porch overlooking the harbour every morning, and had the best sea breeze! Great location and easy to get to everywhere quickly. I highly recommend the minns cottages while staying on exuma!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Minn's "escape" cottages

My husband surprised me for my 60th birthday with a trip to Georgetown, Exuma. Our daughter in law made all of the arrangements including our stay at Minn's. It was perfect! We stayed in the Ixora East and it had all that we needed. It was clean, quiet and stocked with all that one could want. We were fortunate to be the first to use the new "king" size bed, it was a dream to sleep in! Esther the caretaker, and Travis, were so great. Whatever I needed Esther was there to help us with it. We would certainly hope to return to Georgetown and would definately stay at Minn's next time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy F.

Great location, well equipped and attentive property owner!

My family of 4 stayed in Buttercup cottage. Monica was very accommodating and responded to all my questions and requests. The cottage has most everything you need! My only suggestion is to provide 4 beach towels instead of 3 for a family of 4. We made it work because there were plenty of bath towels! Location is good and very close to the center of town. We were still thankful for our rental car that enabled exploration of the island. The beaches and water in Exuma are indescribably beautiful. So much to see and do. Monica provides some basic info sheets that are helpful. You can find more info elsewhere as well. It would have been helpful for us to have received an email prior to arrival that contained info on page one in binder at cottage....things more beneficial to know prior to arrival versus once there! So as far as improvements I think a few more details and updates to your info sheets would be super appreciated and helpful. The rest is all good and I would not hesitate to stay at Minns Cottages again!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

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

True Bahamian Hospitality & Comfort

If you are looking for a true Bahamian experience then look no further! Buttercup Cottage & Monica & Michael Minns were wonderful hosts. All your basic needs (including beach towels, beach chairs, cooler, snorkeling equipment, washer/dryer) & more are met. The cottage is clean, comfortable, centrally located (you can walk to Georgetown) on the island & some of the best snorkeling is directly across from you in Queen’s Harbour; brain & finger coral; sting rays, numerous fish including starfish the size of dinner plates & more. Monica graciously offered to grocery shop for us as we were arriving after the stores closed. She greeted us upon arrival & helped us to get settled. Rent an SUV/Jeep & explore the island from tip to tip, and watch out for the potholes! There are many beautiful beaches to be found (Hooper Bay, Pretty Molly Bay, Tropic of Cancer, Coco Plum) & conch fritters to taste (the best we found were at Club Arawak). Be prepared for the ‘no see em’ bugs & just expect to get a few bites - it’s just part of being on an island! Use baby oil to keep them at bay. The main road runs in front of the cottage, but don’t let this deter you. The screened in porch drinking a cup of coffee or cocktail was a delightful place to watch the sunrise & locals as they passed by. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Best snorkeling on the island

Monica had our cottage cooled down, refrigerator stocked with basics since the grocery stores were closed and lights on when we arrived Friday evening.. The cottage was clean and just right for our family get together another. Across the street was our own private beach. The snorkeling on the reef there was fantastic. Lots of starfish, tropical fish and a couple stingrays. The location was perfect being only a short distance to downtown Georgetown. We highly recommend Minns cottages!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Fantastic

My adult daughter and I loved our stay at Buttercup Cottage. The view from the front porch where we ate breakfast every morning was beautiful. We had an almost private beach across the street to enjoy with chairs, towels and cooler onsite to borrow. Monica had some groceries waiting in the refrigerator since we arrived after the stores had closed our first night which was so nice. Monica always responded to any Exuma questions promptly and gave great suggestions for our trip! She personally met us at the cottage when we arrived and we enjoyed meeting her. The cottage is close to Georgetown and conveniently located to explore the island. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rob m.

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

Fantastic all around

Great location, excellent value, very receptive host! Could not be better!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022