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Barefoot Bay - Life's Better Barefoot!

Barefoot Bay - Life's Better Barefoot!

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Barefoot Bay from the end of the driveway
Barefoot Bay from the driveway, with golf cart parking underneath the house
Pool and deck, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Sea of Abaco
Pod 1 - Spacious living area
Pod 1 - Spacious living area

Overview of Barefoot Bay - Life's Better Barefoot!

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Elbow Cay, Hope Town
  • Popular LocationTahiti Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationElbow Cay Lighthouse13 min drive
  • AirportMarsh Harbour (MHH)13 min drive
  • Popular LocationAbaco Beach22 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Barefoot Bay - Life's Better Barefoot!

Barefoot Bay, located in Hope Town on the southern end of Elbow Cay in the Abacos, Bahamas, is a newly renovated oceanfront beach house, designed for up to three families or six couples. It's located near Tahiti Beach in Dorros Cove. It accommodates up to 16 guests featuring six bedrooms and four bathrooms. It has two master bedrooms. Each master is en suite, with another bathroom for the remaining bedrooms. All new furniture and appliances, including two refrigerators in the kitchen to make sure your food and beverages have plenty of room to stay cold. Each refrigerator has an ice maker as well. There is a gas grill (propane included). We also have a back up generator that powers the entire house so you're never without power. There's also a reverse osmosis water maker to make sure you always have water.

Barefoot Bay overlooks the southern end of Elbow Cay - beautiful island views and awesome sunsets over the Sea of Abaco. It has 3 separate pods - two with bedrooms/bathrooms and one with a kitchen/living area. It also has a pool overlooking the Sea of Abaco and Atlantic Ocean. It is a short walk or ride to the world famous Tahiti Beach on the southern tip of the island. There's also a private boat slip included, located at the dock at Tahiti Beach. The boat slip is 11' wide, so a 10' or less beam is recommended so your boat will comfortably fit in the slip. An additional slip may be available if needed. It fits a boat with up to a 13' beam and is $100/day. Please let us know if you're interested in reserving the additional slip.

Our caretakers will pick you up at the dock, make sure you have everything you need while staying at Barefoot Bay, and make sure you get back to the dock/ferry safely when departing.

We also have a sister property, Barefoot Beach, located just a 5 minute walk away. It is a six bedroom, 4 bathroom property that sleeps up to sixteen people, as well. It is also featured on VRBO.

Property manager

William Dillon
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Languages

French, Italian, Portuguese

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 deadlock

About the area

Hope Town

Located in Hope Town, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Wyannie Malone Museum and Elbow Cay Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lucayan Archipelago and Tahiti Beach. With scuba diving, snorkelling and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Map
Elbow Cay, Hope Town

What's nearby

  • Tahiti Beach - 3 min walk
  • Wyannie Malone Museum - 10 min drive
  • Elbow Cay Lighthouse - 13 min drive
  • Hope Town Lighthouse - 21 min drive
  • Abaco Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Marsh Harbour (MHH) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Colors Bahamian Restaurant & Bar
  • Captain Jack's - 11 min drive
  • Firefly Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • Abaco Inn - 4 min drive
  • Pool Bar & Terrace At Marinaville

Frequently asked questions

Does Barefoot Bay - Life's Better Barefoot! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Barefoot Bay - Life's Better Barefoot! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Barefoot Bay - Life's Better Barefoot!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barefoot Bay - Life's Better Barefoot!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Barefoot Bay - Life's Better Barefoot! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Tahiti Beach. Garbanzo Beach is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pure Joy
We enjoyed every minute of our vacation Quite frankly from the moment we booked it...once we arrived...and until the moment we left. It was an incredible location, a beautiful house, with a perfect set up for all ages! It was a spectacular vacation. We can't wait to get back to Barefoot Bay! Thank you for an amazing vacation with our family and some of our dearest friends!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular Views
I’m just going to list all the great things about this stay. First class hosts with Brandon and Jess who met us at the private dock near the house to unload us. Basically a brand new home post Dorian. Views of Abaco Sea and Atlantic Ocean right outside your door. Constant sea breeze. Two refrigerators were perfect for the food to feed 10 adults and 2 kids. Pool was spotless. Crows nest had views never to be forgotten. Best part was the 3 separate pods which gave privacy but gave us great family time in the center pod. We never turned on the TV. Note there is a new bar in the center of the pods for Happy Hours. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in Paradise
We enjoyed an amazing week with family at Barefoot Bay during the Christmas/New Year holiday. I have been renting properties in Elbow Cay for over a decade and this is our favorite one yet. The house is very comfortable and cozy and well appointed. There were plenty of linens, towels, and kitchen items (including 2 refrigerators) which was a big plus with our large group. Loved the layout with the separate pods, the pool and the crows nest. The caretakers were extremely responsive and took good care of us. I highly recommend and we will rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Bill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Abacos’23 Vacation
Amazing views! Pool was a bonus. Bed was comfortable. Couple of days the air conditioning was struggling, but property managers were responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return to paradise
This is our second time staying at Barefoot Bay. We love the house and its location. The caretakers are very nice and always quick to respond if there are ever any issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by William Dillon

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My wife, Mary, and I are from Virginia Beach, VA and have been married since 1988. I've owned Abbey Road Restaurant at the Virginia Beach oceanfront since 1982. Mary has been a financial planner since 1988. We love spending family time with our 3 daughters and traveling whenever we can - often to Elbow Cay!

Why they chose this property

Mary and I first visited the Abacos by boat in the late 80’s and immediately fell in love with Hope Town and Elbow Cay. After having three beautiful daughters in the early 90’s, we began renting houses around the island, mostly Tilloo Cut (the home that would become Barefoot Bay). We purchased Tilloo Cut in 2005 when it went up for sale and named it Barefoot Bay as a sister property to Barefoot Beach. We added a third pod to add three more bedrooms (total of six) to make it more family friendly. We’ve enjoyed staying at our beach home with family and friends, and hearing stories from our wonderful renters, as well.

What makes this property unique

We have thoroughly enjoyed Barefoot Bay. The house is spacious and very family friendly, offering 6 bedrooms and sleeping up to 16 people. The pod layout is great for groups that want to have quieter bedrooms and a separate living area. Being on the very south end of Elbow Cay the views are some of the best on the island, offering views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Sea of Abaco. Beautiful sunsets can be enjoyed from the deck or widow’s peak. Tahiti Beach is just down the road and is a great place to hang out, enjoy the beautiful water, and watch the sea rays and turtles that swim by almost every late afternoon. We hope our guests enjoy it as much as we do.

Languages:

French, Italian, Portuguese

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