Boo's Bungalow - Family and dog friendly waterfront bungalow - Russell Island

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Sun yourself on our beautiful sand terrace. Use the stairs to enter the ocean.

Our colorful great room welcomes you to our beautiful Bahamian style Cottage

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4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 15164 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Russell Island, Spanish Wells

North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)105 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Butterfly Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Peacock Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Turtle Family Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Wardroom

1 Double Sofa Bed, 2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Boo's Bungalow - Family and dog friendly waterfront bungalow

**Please note the pin showing our location. on the map is incorrect. We are located across from the Sand Bar and Restaurant**

A spacious family home with enough space for your whole group! Fully equipped to handle large groups with a bunk room, family room, two master bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, play area, and great room with a dining room table to fit everyone.

Enjoy the views that come with a waterfront property with water access. Just a short walk from the best bar on the island and a short golf cart ride away from a the public beach on Spanish Wells and more!

Our home is kid friendly, adult friendly and dog friendly. There is a great room with a living room area, dining area and kitchen. The kitchen has been stocked with all the equipment and tools you will need to cook a gourmet dinner and mix cocktails of your choice. We also supply basic spices, coffee, tea bags, flour, sugar, rice, olive oil, vegetable oil and a Berkey water filter to make 2.5 gallons of healthy drinking water at a time. Please note there is NO DISHWASHER in this property as they tend to break down quickly due to the salt air and minerals in the water.

All our bathrooms are stocked with towels, shower wash, shampoos, conditioner, hand soap, shaving cream, and emergency supplies of toothpaste and toothbrushes. We also have a baby bath, baby shampoo and bath wash, thermometer, first aid kits, after sun lotion, body lotion, and more. There is a bathroom next to the family bedroom with a tub, which is shared by all. The downstairs master bath has a huge two-person shower. Upstairs, the master and wardroom share a shower room, but each has its own sink/toilet room.

Our outdoor space includes a nice big deck, lounge chairs, an outdoor dining table, grill, cooler and outdoor shower. Off the deck, you will find a laundry room for your use. We also have a sand terrace, beach chairs, snorkelling equipment, some basic water shoes in various sizes, floats and 2 Crystal Clear Kayaks for rent.

***A $285 cleaning fee will be collected in CASH upon arrival. You will not be allowed on the property until our property manager has received the fee.

Please, contact the owner if you would like to bring a pet. Additional charges may apply.

The easiest way to travel around the island is via golf cart. We can help you make reservations with a local vendor. When renting through us we make sure your cart is waiting and the dock ready for you when you arrive.

Property manager

Tracy Enders

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Contact owner if you are planning a special event.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Fee for non-service animals.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check in is after 4 pm. Check out is 9 am and is not flexible. Quiet Hours between 10pm & 8am Sun-Thurs. 2am & 8am Fri-Sat.

To keep rental reasonable, conservation is imperative. Damages will be charged if electricity and water usage exceeds reasonable and customary usage.

Our tap water is drinkable and we also provide a filtering system. Please try to avoid buying bottled water as the bottles are burned as trash.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50

Note from host: Contact owner if you are planning a special event.

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

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Russell Island

Located in Russell Island, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Government Dock and Fisherman's Dock are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pink Sand Beach and Lucayan Archipelago. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Russell Island, Spanish Wells

Getting around

North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

Budda's Snack Shack - 7 min drive
Sandbar bar & grill - 7 min walk
Wreckers Restaurant & Bar - 6 min drive
Eagles Landing - 6 min drive
Shipyard Restaurant - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boo's Bungalow - Family and dog friendly waterfront bungalow pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Boo's Bungalow - Family and dog friendly waterfront bungalow?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boo's Bungalow - Family and dog friendly waterfront bungalow?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Boo's Bungalow - Family and dog friendly waterfront bungalow located?

This family-friendly Russell Island holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lucayan Archipelago, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Pink Sand Beach and Briland's Blue Hole. Lone Tree and Dr. Albert Johnson Memorial are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

12 Apr 2024

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

Great first experience to Russell Island

The house was very well appointed and well thought out design on a beautiful oceanside with excellent snorkeling right out front. The check-in process could not have been better. We were met at the airport, brought to the ferry, picked up right away by the property manager with golf cart waiting and brought to the home with no delay. Checkout was just as smooth. The islands of Russell and Spanish wells were stunning and we cannot wait to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

21 Jan 2024

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

Family fun

This place had everything we needed and more! We could have come with only our cloths and had all we needed! Great stay.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margot S., United States

5 Jan 2024

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

Wonderful!!!

Everything about this place was wonderful! From the experience of getting to the house, checking in and the stay once there, was wonderful!! Beautiful island, comfortable and perfect home away from home. We will be coming back for sure!! Thank you!!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

C E.

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Cute, quiet and comfortable but disappointing

We felt safe and comfortable, enjoyed the night sky and peaceful, quietness as well as the close proximity to The Sandbar restaurant. On the downside, the map location on VRBO is totally off and shows this house much closer to the bridge over to the main area of Spanish Wells so it took longer to get anywhere (obviously not too much, but worth noting). On the inside, in the master bath the sink cold water didn't work at all and the water splashes everywhere when running at a low to moderate flow. Also in the master bath the toilet 'wobbled' and looks like it leaks at the bottom, GROSS. Also, the water completely stopped on us twice, once when only 1 was being used and then again when 2 were being used at the same time with no other water running. The refrigerator took over 12 hours to cool items placed in it after we arrived, however the freezer worked fine. Would suggest an upgrade. We didn't use the upstairs at all since there were only 3 of us, but I don't see how any adult over 5'3 could stay there. Small linens; kitchen and bathroom hand towels were limited and looked like they were used for cleaning vs. face, hand or dish drying. The outside needs work - A LOT. The grass was long, the two lounge cushions down by the water were torn, beat up and very dirty. No umbrellas could be found as shown in the pictures. There isn't any beach access, so not safe for young children. The shed and items in it were very dirty and rusty. BBQ grill was not level and dirty.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R., Grand Rapids, MI

13 Aug 2023

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

Slice of Heaven

We felt nothing but at home during our stay. Communication with the owner was great and fast, plus the house manager, Mitchell, was fantastic! He was so helpful. We love the island and the seclusion. It’s a very low key place that’s quiet. Can’t wait to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tracy Enders

The Enders Family, hailing from Connecticut, has always loved to travel and experience new places together. With more than 40 out of the 50 states under our belt, as well as numerous international locations, we decided it was time to provide that adventure to others.

After years of staying in a variety of rental locations, we realized that many were often lacking in essentials for a comfortable stay as a family or a large group. Building our first vacation home in Spanish Wells, Bahamas, we hope to bring excitement and relaxation to families while ensuring that you have everything you need. Whether it be a family reunion, a destination wedding or a friend getaway, be assured that the Enders Family has thought of it all!

We look forward to opening our homes to the rest of the world!

Why they chose this property

We bought this property because we fell in love with the island! A family with a vision, we started with an empty lot and built the home of our dreams!! With plans to build at least one more, we hope this property becomes a destination for family reunions, weddings and friends gatherings as we plan to use it for just that. We feel we built a home that is functional for 112-15 people to live easily for as long as they wish. We also think our home is beautiful and homey to boot. The whole family put their hearts into the build, and we could not be happier with the results.

What makes this property unique

Do you ever get to a rental property advertised for a large group only to find they have half as many plates as you need and you run out of towels after the first few people? Us too!!! It was always incredibly frustrating when arriving at a place that just was not ready for the size group they advertise they can host. So, with that in mind we made sure that everything you could possibly think of needing is in our home. From cooking utensils, to beach chairs, to towels for everyone and plenty of extra toiletries, we can guarantee you will not find the house lacking. We have produced Thanksgiving dinner for 20 people without breaking a sweat. If you do find something is missing, let us know so we can add it to the mix.

With enough space for 15 people, we thought about everything people would need to live comfortably. Each person can have their own corner of the house if they need it, but there is also plenty of communal space to spend some time with each other.

If you have a baby or a toddler, we thought of you, too. Equipped with a crib, high chair/booster seat, pack and play, baby bath and toiletries, baby toys, baby towels, wash clothes, changing pads and more, you can keep your young ones close and comfortable. There are plenty of toys, games and books for all ages.

We also have hard wired and networked fire alarms, fire extinguishers upstairs and down, a first aid kit, thermometer, bandaids galore and more.