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Hope Town's Top Rental: Beachfront sunsets, AC, free boat dock, & close to town!

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Drone view. And yes, you can boat in and beach at high tide before docking!
Private kitchen
Outdoor dining
Living area
Open concept main room.  Old photo before the renovation, just to show the size.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hope Town
  • Place, Hope Town Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Wyannie Malone Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Tahiti Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marsh Harbour (MHH)
    ‪122 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hope Town's Top Rental: Beachfront sunsets, AC, free boat dock, & close to town!

This renovated home sits on possibly the most ideal homesite on the island: An actual beach-front house, level lot, sunset view, on the calm side, perfect soft sand, crystal clear swimming waters, good privacy, and right at the top end of Hope Town. Brand new air conditioner, new chef's kitchen, open-concept, and new back-up generator, all newly renovated bedrooms, new flooring throughout (not in the pictures yet!), new stainless steel appliances including a second mini fridge (comes in quite handy for bigger groups!), and new clothes washer and dryer. Master bedroom with a king bed, guest bedroom with a queen bed, and a 3rd bedroom which has two full-size beds in a bunk (adult size), and a twin bed (thus sleeps 4 in that room), and a pull out queen size bed in the main room. 2-minute walk from the North-End Public dock ferry drop-off, free boat docking 80 meters from the house at a newly built dock, and a short bike, boat, or rental golf cart to Hope Town and the restaurants, and yes you can cart through town now and south to the rest of the island's attractions as well. It's only a 15 minute ferry or boat ride over to the dock from the mainland, which is only a 5 minute cab from MHH international airport! Great snorkeling right off the beach, especially around the reefs at the north tip. Some renters have even caught bonefish right in front of the house after seeing them swimming by from the deck! We usually have at least 1 or 2 kayaks, some floaties, a paddleboard, etc., although sometimes they are broken or go missing and it takes a bit to order new ones in from the US. We have a great relationship with the cart rental company, so they will drop off carts right at the ferry or boat dock for you, or at the house if you prefer. We also give you a full info guide, custom-curated by us, for most of the great things around the island, best practices at the house, and lots of other good info, and we email this to you well in advance of your trip so you can plan out all the best things! For restaurants, there are many amazing spots just a short cart or boat ride away including Captain Jack's, Firefly, Abaco Inn, Hope Town Inn & Marina, On Da Beach, Mackey's, Golden Kitchen, and more coming soon! However, keep in mind that one of the nicest meals you will have is BBQing looking over the beach and sea, and for that, there's a huge grocery store in Marsh Harbour near where you land (usually a great spot for a first big shop before you come across), and a small grocery store right in Hope Town. For high season (May to August) please try and book at least 6 consecutive nights; however, if you want to stay less, just inquire here and let me know what you're looking for and I will do my best to make it work! There is a reason this is not only the most rated, but also the highest rated rental house in all of Hope Town and Elbow Cay!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No shoes in the house, no smoking inside (outside is okay), no sand in the house, and the most important rule: Enjoy the place!

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Hope Town

Located in Hope Town, this holiday home is on the beach. Hope Town Lighthouse and Wyannie Malone Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lucayan Archipelago and Abaco Beach. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Hope Town

What's nearby

  • Hope Town Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Wyannie Malone Museum - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Garbanzo Beach - 14 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Tahiti Beach - 16 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Marsh Harbour (MHH) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Boat Harbour Pool Bar
  • Colors by the Sea
  • ‪Captain Jack's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Abaco Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Firefly Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hope Town's Top Rental: Beachfront sunsets, AC, free boat dock, & close to town! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Hope Town's Top Rental: Beachfront sunsets, AC, free boat dock, & close to town!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hope Town's Top Rental: Beachfront sunsets, AC, free boat dock, & close to town!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hope Town's Top Rental: Beachfront sunsets, AC, free boat dock, & close to town! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hope Town holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lucayan Archipelago, Wyannie Malone Museum and Hope Town Lighthouse. Abaco Beach and Garbanzo Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 127 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

virginia c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view and beach location!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a gem! We will be back again and again
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon J.

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

Great Location, Privacy and Peace!

Having a swimmable beach right at the house was a great blessing and kept the family close and connected. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Great Location

Our stay at the Beach House was awesome. Great location on the north end of the island. We had a golf cart and the house provided the gate key required to allow golf carts through the settlement.The house is very private and we really enjoyed hanging out on the covered porch and the beach in front of the house. We also rented a boat and the community dock a short walk away was really great.We plan to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Amazing Stay

House is great. Perfect location for an awesome week on Elbow Cay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexyz M.

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

Beautiful location and home

We had such a wonderful stay. Kevin was extremely responsive and informative with things to do on the island and how to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Elbow and Hopetown are just amazing and we couldn't have asked for a better stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert b.

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

Great House

Property was perfect and in a perfect location. Kevin responded to all questions promptly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Beach House

This was our 5th trip to Elbow and this house was perfect ! North end of Island is private so very quiet, with very little traffic . The North dock is also very nice with stern pilings so you don’t have to worry about your personal boat getting beat up by rental boats ! This property has a generator which is very important in the Bahamas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

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

Waterfront home w/spectacular views.

Great property with spacious living area. Amazing beach, perfect for swimming, sandy bottom and shallow. House is in North End which we love. A little further from the settlement but less busy and more private. We've stayed here 2 years in a row and plan on returning.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karalyne R.

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

Absolute Paradise

This house was absolutely perfect for our group of five adults and one 10-year-old. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the views—especially the stunning sight of the lighthouse and the steady stream of sportfishing boats heading out in the early morning and returning in the afternoon, all visible right from the porch. Every sunset was a picture-perfect show, with the house facing west and offering front-row seats.The home itself was incredibly clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. We loved having the beach just steps away and our boat docked nearby, making it easy to head out on the water whenever we wanted. The view from the kitchen window alone was enough to make cooking a joy.It's a short and scenic walk or golf cart ride into town, giving us quick access to shops and restaurants while still enjoying the peace and quiet of this perfect location. The house strikes an ideal balance between convenience and tranquility—we couldn't have asked for more!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne S., Midwest

Beautiful Home

We have been coming to Elbow Cay for may years now but this was our first time at this home. The Beach House was wonderful. Great kitchen and a wonderful homey feeling. The beach was gorgeous. We sailed and kayaked every day. My only complaint was that we had to leave.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Beach House

Loved the house and the location. Since it's a beach vacation I would strongly suggest new beach chairs (they are broken and rusty and uncomfortable) and a new grill. Other than that we loved it.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Craig W., Columbia, SC

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

Great Week!

We had 5 guys all over 50 stay for 5 days, primarily to fish. The place was perfect for us. The house is very well finished and well equipped with anyone would even need. It is also at the north end of the island where it is very quiet but close to town. The house is only 3 houses down and within walking distance of the North End Public Dock. We had a 30 foot center console fishing boat and the dock accommodated it perfectly. We were able to hop on and offer very easily. Kevin, the owner, was extremely nice and very communicative throughout the process, from reservation through departure. He also has a wealth of information for anything to do or see on Elbow. I would definitive recommend this house for a family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl p.

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

Peaceful Bahamian Paradise

The house is located in a perfect spot! Staying on the North End is great, as no one South of hopetown has access to this area (need gate key to get thru town & this rental comes with 1) the gate key allowed us to travel anywhere on the island via golf cart (renting one is a must).The house is modernized, clean, comfortable great kitchen & many appliances. The covered porch is perfect to get out of the sun, but still feel like you were at the beach. The big yard has plenty of room for kids to play and a virtually private beach that stretches all the way to the point. The beach access next-door to the house is just for the people staying in the area and there were never many people on the beach. The bedrooms are comfortable and well appointed. the master bedroom& bathroom is spacious with a great shower & king bed. There were six of us with four teenage children, and we had plenty of room. Getting to our rental boat kept at the North Dock was quick walking distance or golf cart (plenty of parking).**RECOMMENDATION - when arriving on elbow, you should have your golf carts left at the LOWER DOCK instead of North dock. It’s just at the end of town, short drive away & is a mandatory stop for every ferry to/from Marsh Harbour. Reason If tide is low, the ferry cannot get to the north dock and you’ll get dropped at the lower dock-it always goes to the lower dock though.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a view! Perfect house for our family of six. We had the best stay in Hope Town. Owner was very responsive. I even left my wallet and his team secured it and got it back to me. Highly recommend this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry R.

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

Wonderful Week in Paradise

My husband and I recently visited Hopetown and stayed the Beach House. The home is absolutely wonderful, the beach is amazing and the views are breathtaking. We were so impressed with the home and the host Kevin. He is so welcoming and incredibly responsive. The kitchen is fully stocked with pans, utensils, etc. and plenty of towels and beach towels as well. The rooms are thoughtfully decorated and comfortable. Kevin also provides a very detailed list of things to do, contacts on the island and details about the home once you book and the information is definitely helpful. We booked a half day boat trip with Captain Francis’ charter and it was so much fun. The local restaurants are great as well. It was our first time visiting Hopetown and won’t be our last! Thank you Kevin for opening your home to us, it is absolutely amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

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

Beachfront Paradise

What an awesome place to stay on vacation with good friends! This VRBO is a convenient location to Hopetown as well as the other islands. We love the Abacos and the views from the spacious porch of the aquamarine water was a daily treat. We sat out there in the mornings with our coffee and in the evenings with whatever rum drink was offered. Oftentimes we would walk along the beach or just sit in the warm Bahamian water and visit some more. The owner/manager (Kevin) of this beautiful property was very friendly and welcoming and answered all of our questions promptly. We WILL be back for sure!!! Carol and Ken
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location.

This was a great location with beach and quick dock access.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorenda P.

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

View takes your breath away

I recently stayed at the beach house, and it was an absolute dream! The location is perfect—right on a beautiful, serene beach with stunning views that will take your breath away. The house itself is impeccably clean and well-maintained, making it feel like a true home away from home. It was spacious, cozy, and had everything we needed to relax and enjoy our time.The owner was incredibly easy to work with, making the booking process a breeze and always quick to respond with helpful information. It’s clear that they care about the property and the guests’ experience.Whether you’re looking to unwind on the beach, enjoy the views from the house, or just relax in a comfortable and clean space, this beach house ticks all the boxes. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Idyllic setting

Beautiful property, quiet area, amazing beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Spectacular Setting

Setting is just as described in the listing. Scene off the back deck is fabulous. Sunsets were truly special. House was fully stocked with pretty much every thing one could need. Golf carts back and forth to town, and restaurants were fun and an adventure. Boat rental and dockage was exactly as described. All in all a wonderful place to relax, boat, kayak, fish, swim, etc! Loved it!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah M.

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

Elbow Cay

The house has all the amenities that you need! Not to mention the location and views are excellent. Make sure you rent a golf cart so you can get to town! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc F. M.

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

Great Spot

Excellent experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph E.

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

Beautiful House on Hope Town

Beautiful views and beaches
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler M.

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

Wonderful getaway

We had a great 5 night stay at this property. Kevin was fantastic with communication and helping prepare for our trip. He also helped us with some last minute transportation issues we had arise. The house has everything you would need. Plenty of cooking utensils. The kids loved all the water toys on the property. Very close to the settlement and north end dock. We had no issues with dock availability. I highly recommend this property to everyone. Beach behind the house is fantastic and a huge plus. Thanks Kevin for all your help.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kevin Mako

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Engineering firm owner, private pilot, luxury property builder, podcast host, and keynote speaker. A big heart for ensuring amazing vacation experiences!

Why they chose this property

Our house is particularly easy to get to, as you can fly international right to Marsh Harbour (or connect through Nassau), then we are either a 15 min rental boat OR 15 min ferry, and luck conveniently, our house is only 3 houses away from the North End ferry dock! If you rent a boat, you can dock for free at that same dock system just 3 houses away from Beach House. Or you can have the cart rental folks leave you a golf cart or two right at the dock :)

We also provide a detailed info guide for all of our guests that has the best information for local attractions, things to do, key contacts, supplies, restaurants, boat rentals, cart rentals, etc. I believe we have the most up to date and informative guide book around, which is live updated in real time so you have the best information we have as soon as we have it!

For groceries, there is a huge grocery store in Marsh Harbour where you land. Most people take a 5 min tax from airport to grocery, do a big shop, then another 5 min taxi from grocery store to the rental boat or ferry dock. There is also a little grocery store right in town in Hope Town, so a few minutes via cart or rental boat and you can top up anything you forgot. You can also always go back to MH anytime through the trip, especially easy with a rental boat (Blue Wave Rentals). You can also order concierge service through a personal shopper we have on the island and the groceries will be at the house when you arrive.

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