Pa Willie’s - Locally owned historic cottage conveniently located with dock.
Lovingly restored by the great-granddaughter of the original owner, Pa Willie’s is a traditional 150 year-old Bahamian/Hope Town Settlement cottage is located “Upalong,” just 200 feet from the harbour and ocean in the peaceful and picturesque heart of Hope Town. This New England style home is within walking distance to beaches, restaurants, The Wyannie Malone Museum, Saint James Methodist Church, ferry docks, grocery stores and gift shopping. The Elbow Reef Lighthouse is a short boat ride away just across the harbour. Bars and restaurants are within walking distance, but far enough away to not be noisy or disturb the peacefulness of the cottage. Relax in the front porch swing. Stroll through the historic settlement of Hope Town. Rent a golf cart, bike or boat. Private dock slip (up to 35’ with 4’ draft at low tide). Propane grill provided. Golf cart parking (by dock slip).
The downstairs master has a queen-size bed with ensuite. There is a cozy front parlor, fully equipped kitchen with an adjacent sitting room that’s perfect for board games or puzzles, and a spacious front porch with a porch swing. Upstairs is an additional bedroom with twins that can be converted to a king, a full bath, and a cozy dormer-ed bedroom (low head room, best for a child) with one twin. Dock will accommodate boat up 35’ (4’ draft at low tide) Welcome to Pa Willies!
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that 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 that there is no smoke detector on the property
About the area
Hope Town
Located in Hope Town, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Wyannie Malone Museum and Hope Town Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Abaco Marina and Marsh Harbour. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
Is Pa Willie’s - Locally owned historic cottage conveniently located with dock. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Pa Willie’s - Locally owned historic cottage conveniently located with dock. ?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pa Willie’s - Locally owned historic cottage conveniently located with dock. on 19 June 2026 start from AU$384, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Pa Willie’s - Locally owned historic cottage conveniently located with dock. ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pa Willie’s - Locally owned historic cottage conveniently located with dock. ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pa Willie’s - Locally owned historic cottage conveniently located with dock. ?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Pa Willie’s - Locally owned historic cottage conveniently located with dock. located?
Located in the heart of Hope Town, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Wyannie Malone Museum and Hope Town Lighthouse. Garbanzo Beach is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.
Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was our second stay at Pa Willie’s and it was equally good as the first. When we return to Elbow Cay, we hope to stay at Pa Willie’s again. The house is perfectly located, clean, and comfortable.
An amazing stay at Pa Willie’s. As someone who once lived in Hope Town it was amazing to stay at a local property. Perfect location in town. Check in process was super simple and Lory was really helpful. The kitchen is fully equipped (though we went out for dinner every night). If you’re looking for a rental with local charm in the center of town just steps away from the beach, then you will love staying here. We highly recommend that you do and can’t wait to come back next year.
Hope Town and Pa Willie’s was even better than we had hoped. The cottage is well equipped for a family of 4. Perfect location for beach and snorkel. Our boat and cart rentals were right across the street each day so close to the cottage.
Our stay at this cottage was wonderful. We love Hopetown and have visited often, but this was the first time we've stayed right in town. It was really fun and the convenience was perfect for our group of four senior citizens.
Pa Willie’s is a quaint cottage in the village of HopeTown. It’s close to the beach, restaurants and shops. We enjoyed our stay and would rent it again. Lory was helpful answering our questions.
Jennie S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
amanda
28 July 2024
Perfect location and came with a boat slip a block away. Also beach is a very short ride away 😃
Pa Willie’s is perfectly situated in Hopetown. We enjoyed long walks every day and visiting our favorite spots by golf cart and boat, which was especially easy with the property’s dock and cart parking. We had everything we needed for our stay and everything was in working order. The bed was very comfortable and the house was very clean.
Property was very cute and comfortable. Really enjoyed the quiet neighborhood. Check out time was a bit too early at 9:30. For the price, a few basic upgrades would be nice. Like a better shower and kitchen.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We’re a family that keeps coming back to Hopetown and this was the best place to stayed based on our family needs. The beach was a quick walk away for the kids and so was the playground. The kitchen was well stocked with what was needed to cook. Great place overall.
Everything was perfect for a family. Having a dock for our boat and the location from property was as good as you can get for not being located on the water. I highly recommend and will stay here again.
Jerry T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
So happy you enjoyed Pa Willie’s! Come again soon! Lory
Pa Willie's is just as it is described. It is not fancy by any means, but well equipped, clean and the very best location. A boat dock just steps away. Lory was wonderful to communicate with - we did have a power outage and her response was almost immediate and we were good to go in no time. Would stay there again and hope to!!!
Great location and had wonderful weather. Communication with Lory was great and got prompt responses. Good AC and loved the front porch and so close to the beach.
We stayed at this classic settlement home with a party of 4 adults. It was comfortable and convenient. We could sit on the porch to read or we could explore Hope Town and the north end on foot. A beautiful beach was steps away. The house provided a relaxing week after a prior chaotic week stay with family.
David R.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
About the host
Hosted by Lory Kenyon
Our family are decedents of the original settlers of Hope Town. We look forward to sharing our home with you.
Why they chose this property
Peaceful location though centrally located.
What makes this property unique
Pa Willie's is one of the last standing original homes in Hope Town.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests