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Boutique Villa steps away from the most beautiful beach in the Bahamas

Boutique Villa steps away from the most beautiful beach in the Bahamas

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Your double villa is the two units on the left side of the building to the left
View of villa from the beach.
The Beach Villas are to the right along the beach, and Beach Club is to the left
Relax on your wrap around deck facing the beach
One of two outdoor tables

Overview of Boutique Villa steps away from the most beautiful beach in the Bahamas

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Great Harbour Cay, Bahamas
  • AirportGreat Harbour Cay (GHC)9 min walk
  • Popular LocationTeen Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationCastaway Family Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSerenity Bay Beach4 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Living Room Day Bed

1 Single Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Living Room Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Boutique Villa steps away from the most beautiful beach in the Bahamas

Whether your ideal vacation consists of action packed days of watersports, relaxing on the beach, or taking a nap on a hammock under a palm tree, our beach front villa on Great Harbour Cay is the perfect destination.

Our double sized villa is steps away from the beach with unobstructed ocean views, and consists of a separate bedroom with two full beds, a loft with a queen size bed, a twin day bed, full kitchen, washer/dryer, and two full baths, accommodating up to 7 people. A pack and play can also be provided for the little ones.

The villa is equipped with a phone and wifi if you feel the need to remain connected to the rest of the world. We are also pet friendly. The layout is bright and airy, with a modern spa-like interior design by a renowned San Francisco designer.

One of the main reasons we, as well as our guests, love this place so much is that it is not at all touristy and is truly a tropical paradise destination. Escape the hotels, traffic, and noise of other more crowded islands. This makes it a little more complicated to get to our island home, but is certainly worth the effort. Some of the most commonly asked questions by renters are:

1. How do I get to your island?

There is an airport on Great Harbour Cay, and is usually accessed either from Nassau or Florida.

If you fly into Nassau (NAS) there are two regularly scheduled flights each day on Le Air at 7:50am and 4:30pm from Nassau to Great Harbour Cay, returning from Great Harbour to Nassau at 8:20am and 5:00pm, and the flight is about 17 minutes. The flights are reliable and cost $140- $160 per person round trip.

Alternatively Le Air offers charters on their smaller plane that carries up to 5 passengers, and they charge $510 each way for up to 5 people. The advantage of their charter is that you can pick the times yourself.

The other option is to fly from Opa Locka Airport, which is about half way between Miami Airport and Ft. Lauderdale Airport to get a direct charter flight to Great Harbour. We have flown for over 15 years with Markus of Air Charter Miami and they are very safe and reliable. The flight is 45-50 min and carries up to 8 passengers.

If there are just 2-4 people, it may be more economical for you to fly through Ft. Lauderdale with Tropic Ocean Airways on their regularly scheduled flights on Fridays and Sundays, which cost about $614 per person round trip including taxes and fees:

Departure in FLL at 1:00 PM, arriving in Great Harbour at 1:50 PM
Departure from Great Harbour at 2:30 PM, arriving in FLL at 3:20 PM

We are happy to help coordinate flights for you.

2. Is there shopping on Great Harbour Cay?

There are two grocery stores and a couple of liquor stores on the island. There are plenty of non perishables for sale on the island like drinks, bread, pasta, cereal, as well as milk, butter, etc. However we recommend that our renters purchase their fresh fruits and veggies as well as steak, chicken, and cold cuts either in Nassau or Florida (depending on where you fly from) and bring them with you on the plane. If you have at least a 3 hour layover in Nassau, we know a driver who can pick you up at the airport, take you grocery shopping, and then bring you back to the airport in time for your onward flight to Great Harbour.

3. Are there restaurants on the island?

There are several good restaurants on the island, and some notable ones are-

Beach Club: about a 5 minute walk down the beach from our villa. They serve breakfast and lunch everyday and then sometimes on Fri and Sat they serve dinner too. Best cheeseburgers ever.

Coolie Mae's: Cute restaurant in town on a hill with great sunset views. Really good fish and conch.

Pool Bar: Open Air restaurant in the Marina. Great atmosphere with BBQ grilled steaks, chicken, and seafood.

Carrie Earl: A British couple runs the restaurant here and it is a really good mix of European and Bahamian food, with a great bar.

There is also a fun BBQ at the Marina every Friday night, as well as a themed dinner (Italian, Cuban, Creole, etc.) every Saturday night at the Tamboo restaurant next to the Marina.

There are several other small restaurants as well.

4. Do you have a coffee maker?

Yes! We have a French Press as well as a Keurig single cup coffee maker. We have dozens of pods there for you that come in about 6-8 different flavors.

5. Do we need a car?

You will find a car convenient if you do decide to venture away from the villas. Most things are within 2-3 miles. We can arrange a rental of a car or golf cart for you.

6. How do I get to your property?

Our property manager Wally, who is somewhat of a celebrity on the island and is immediately loved by our guests, will pick you up at the airport and bring you to our property (less than 5 minute drive). He will also get you oriented as to where the shops and restaurants are located, and provide any local knowledge you desire. He also makes an amazing coconut milk drink!

Please note that we have two security cameras installed on the outside of the property- one facing each exterior door.

Property manager

Darin
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Small dogs are allowed. Please ask for details

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 are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Great Harbour Cay

Located in Great Harbour Cay, this villa is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lucayan Archipelago and Teen Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Teen Beach - 4 min drive
  • Castaway Family Beach - 4 min drive
  • Serenity Bay Beach - 4 min drive
  • Sports Beach - 4 min drive
  • Boat Beach - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Great Harbour Cay (GHC) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • Carriearl
  • Hammerhead Restaurant & Bar
  • Coolimae's
  • The Beach Club
  • White Water

Frequently asked questions

Is Boutique Villa steps away from the most beautiful beach in the Bahamas pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Boutique Villa steps away from the most beautiful beach in the Bahamas?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boutique Villa steps away from the most beautiful beach in the Bahamas?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boutique Villa steps away from the most beautiful beach in the Bahamas located?

This Great Harbour Cay villa is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lucayan Archipelago, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Teen Beach and Castaway Family Beach. Serenity Bay Beach and Boat Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay if you want to relax.
Great location, the most beautiful beach we’ve ever seen. Beautiful white sand and gin clear water. Great communication with host.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter 2023 Family Holiday
Excellent time! The apartment was in great shape, lots of amenities.. towels, sheets, soaps, cooking supplies, spices etc.. Barbeque worked great. The location is amazing, on a beautiful mostly deserted beach. Airport is across the street, a beach bar down the beach. The wrap around porch worked great for a bbq and hammock. Communication with Host and the housekeeper was quick and easy. Only comment is there is no umbrella for outside lunch table and kayak was not "seaworthy". Other than that we are planning our next trip back there!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Beach Vacation
GHC and the Beach Villas exceeded our expectations. The location is phenomenal. Hospitality is above and beyond. CONS of property: - property is a bit more dated than the pics show - lots of “junk” in cabinets - one toilet was on the fritz - beach chairs were broken (except two) - kayaks were not sea worthy But with a solid cleaning this place could be the best vacation spot ever. PROS - comfy beds - literally on the beach- location makes up for any shortcomings on the property - Christine/Wally are very helpful - away from hustle and bustle- so private and only saw a handful of people on the beach. - gorgeous beach with soft sand and beautiful water
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Beautiful beaches!
The location and beach of this property can't be beat. Honestly, the most stunning beach, water, sunset you can imagine. However, some things to note: It's not as private as you might think, you have neighbors on either side. Ours happen to be quite nice & friendly. Note, the power goes out nearly everyday (nothing the owner can do, just go with it) and we have a circuit breaker issue. You won't really be able to get cell service to make local calls for dinner reservations, etc. We didn't have access to the bikes, the kayaks or the umbrella on the porch- all were broken and unusable which was a shame. The broken umbrella was unfortunate, as we wanted the shade from the sun during the day. There are plenty of beach games to use, beach towels and linens. The villa was clean and perfectly fine for 4 people. Christine was very nice & helpful with our rental car and taking us to the little market. We were fortunate to see a lot of wildlife that added to our adventure. The island of Great Harbour Cay is beautiful with very friendly people, just a few disappointments with ammenities. Overall, a good trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Darin

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Four generations of our family have enjoyed the wonders of Great Harbour Cay, and we are the original owners of this property. This truly is our family home, and we are happy to be able to share it with those looking to experience the magic of the island.

Why they chose this property

in 1969 our family first visited Great Harbour Cay, and before the afternoon was out they fell in love with the Island and purchased our townhouse on the marina - even though it was still under construction at the time!

A few years later when the beach villas were built, we knew we had to have one. Our villa is in the best location - it is directly facing the beach with a huge wrap around deck. The deck has a hammock under your personal palm tree, as well as comfy lounge chairs and outdoor table seating for 6. It is about 10 steps from your deck to the sand!

This is our family getaway, so it has all of the comforts of home- full kitchen, washer/dryer, wifi, telephone, and luxurious towels and linens.

The beaches on the island are among the most beautiful in the world, and you will never meet friendlier people than those from Great Harbour Cay.

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