On hilltop with pool. Only 400 feet down to waterfront, dock & kayaks.

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A beach with white sand and turquoise water. There is a building with a white roof on a small island.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, wicker furniture, and a bookshelf.
A modern house with a large glass window, surrounded by lush greenery and purple flowers.
A covered patio area with two chairs and a table, a window with blinds, and a view of a garden with various plants and trees.
A rectangular swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a green umbrella.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Outdoor pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Hartswell, Great Exuma, Bahamas
  • Place, Moriah Harbour Cay National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tropic of Cancer Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Emerald Bay Beach
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

dressing room

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hartswell

Located in Hartswell, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Rolletown Tombs and Hermitage Tomb are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tropic of Cancer Beach and Moriah Harbour Cay National Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving adventures can be found near the property.
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Hartswell, Great Exuma, Bahamas

What's nearby

  • Moriah Harbour Cay National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tropic of Cancer Beach - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Palm Bay Beach - 20 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Hoopers Bay - 23 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Emerald Bay Beach - 41 min drive - 43.5 km

Getting around

  • George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Haulover Bay Restaurant, Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fanny's bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Big Noch’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪One 80 - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does On hilltop with pool. Only 400 feet down to waterfront, dock & kayaks. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is On hilltop with pool. Only 400 feet down to waterfront, dock & kayaks. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at On hilltop with pool. Only 400 feet down to waterfront, dock & kayaks.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On hilltop with pool. Only 400 feet down to waterfront, dock & kayaks.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On hilltop with pool. Only 400 feet down to waterfront, dock & kayaks.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On hilltop with pool. Only 400 feet down to waterfront, dock & kayaks. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Moriah Harbour Cay National Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Rolletown Tombs. Tropic of Cancer Beach and Salt Pond are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Valerie was a wonderful host! We enjoyed her company so much. The property was well maintained and she was very knowledgeable and able to give us any advice that we needed for our stay. We can’t wait to visit again! We loved our experience.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our vacation at Valerie’s. She is a wonderful host, the location was perfect for our family and the accommodations suited our family very well.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host, beautiful lagoon with kayak
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect stay! Valerie is incredible and so was the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay in Exuma! Everything was exactly as described, and the property had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing vacation. The kayaks were a great bonus, and we loved being able to enjoy the water right from the property.Our host was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and responsive throughout our stay. We also loved meeting the two sweet dogs on the property!We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again and hope to return someday. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Valerie is a wonderful host and person. Her pup is the sweetest ever and I had to beg her to come hang out with me. Bridget keeps to herself. Her property was ideal for our trip. The cottage has everything you need and the pool is a big bonus. We liked to chill there and have coffee or take an afternoon swim. The AC works great (in both bedrooms as well). It's located in the southern part of the island. The closest beaches are Pretty Molly, Forbes Hill and Tropic of Cancer (all amazing beaches). I would stay there again if I am ever lucky enough to return to Exuma.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Valerie, our host, was excellent! Our cottage was neat and tidy and had everything we needed. The pool and the beach were easily accessible, and we in countered no other guest at either. We hope to return soon.
Turtles at the end of our dock
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
valerie was an excellent host the properties were in good condition was a great stay for us the only complaints we have is everything could use to be updated furniture tv coffee pot beds
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Valerie is lovely! She made us feel right at home. The cottage is located in a tranquil area of the island, it was perfect for us. We enjoyed the pool after an adventurous day of kayaking!The private beach and dock were great to enjoy our morning coffee. We are looking forward to our next trip!You do need a car if you want to explore the island.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Valerie was a great host. The pool was a perfect spot to relax at the end of the day. The location is great. A short kayak trip over to Moriah Harbor Cay with secluded beautiful beaches. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner Valerie is super friendly and helpful, welcoming pup Bridget and her newly adopted pup Trever made our stay even more fun. We have access to kayaking to Mariah key which was the absolutely stunning experience we ever had - we were there almost every day!. The cottage is clean and is equipped with daily needs. Regular size refrigerator and good water pressure for shower. The area is so quiet and serene. Prepare for no seeum bites in evening and morning! We had a fantastic time at Exuma vacation cottage for a week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is great for people who want to be away from town. Access to the ocean is a short walk and has a very nice small private beach. Note that there are relatively limited options for restaurants nearby. We used the kitchen in our rental to prepare most of our own meals.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exuma vacation Cottages

This is a great place to stay. Very quiet and relaxing. Valerie is great and knows the area very well. We will definitely stay there again in the near future.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
What a wonderful stay! We had everything we needed. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. The bedrooms were comfortable. The pool was very enjoyable for the days we wanted to just relax and great in the evening as well. The property is beautiful. Valerie works very hard to maintain everything. The private beach is just a 2 minute walk down the road and that was beautiful too. True island life. Thank goodness for the washing machine also. Valerie, thank you so much for the incredible stay! We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This property was amazing

The cottage is quaint with a beautiful view. It’s quite and close to the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. Valerie is a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exellent

Best accomodation on Exuma
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Dear Thomas, It was a pleasure to have you staying at my property. Regards, Valerie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very cool spot

Very cool spot, easy walk to water with kayak launch. Owner very nice and helpful. Is a good way from Georgetown so stop at store on thebway
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very remote location as described. We loved the peacefulness and serenity of the surroundings. Enjoyed getting to know guests at some of the other cottages. Valerie was very helpful. No TV and limited Internet sometimes was an inconvenience but it allowed is more time to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings and the awesome beaches nearby. Relaxing by the pool was refreshing in the late afternoon after spending time at one of the nearby beaches. We will definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Valerie is a great host. The cottages and pool are nice. Turtles at the dock. We had a wonderful time. Loved her dogs and all the others we saw. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little piece of paradise

My husband and I had a wonderful time at this beautiful location. It was private and incredibly peaceful. We enjoyed kayaking almost every day, and we saw tons of wildlife. Valerie was by far the best host we have ever stayed with. We stayed for two weeks and we could have stayed for two more. If you are looking for privacy in paradise, this is your place.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place!

Very affordable quaint clean stay with a pool! We saw a sea turtle right at the dock and more while kayaking. Valerie was very friendly & an accommodating host. Close to Tropic of Cancer beach & Blu Restaurant (our favorite places on the island.) We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly Goldilocks

It’s not to fancy and not to rough, just perfect for a peaceful serene stay. Our stay in a cottage was wonderful. The place was clean and very well supplied. Valerie was a great host and offered help as needed. The kayak was nice for paddling around the beautiful beach and the pool was solar heated to just the right temperature. It is definitely on our mind as a place to return to.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is a no brainer, Valarie "our host" was on site the entire time to help with any questions we had about the facilities and the area. The listing is as promised, waterfront kayaking available, heated pool and a very private quiet setting that takes you away from the hustle and bustle. The main town "George Town" is a short 20 minute drive for shopping and entertainment. If you are interested in fine dining, you can go to "Blu on the Water" which is only 6 minutes down the road. If you don't have access to a boat and want to do some fishing the property is only 3 minutes to a bridge where a lot of the locals catch their fish of the day. This experience is definitely recommended over a resort stay if you are willing to drive on the island and have piece and quite.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Wonderful Housekeeping Cottage and Excellent Hostess!

So glad we booked our stay at Valerie's cottage - it was spotlessly clean and well stocked - a pleasant screened porch for cocktails and having the kayaks available to paddle Moriah Harbor, as well as the heated pool were all added bonuses. Loved staying at the quieter end of the island, near three of the best beaches, too! We really enjoyed meeting Valerie, a delightful woman full of good Island information, and her sweet dogs, too. It was a very relaxing and tranquil stay for us! Thank You, Valerie - we miss you!!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay At Exuma Vacation Cottages

Our stay at Exuma Vacation Cottages was wonderful. Valerie is a terrific host who ensured we had all we needed to enjoy our stay. Our cottage was stocked with all the necessities and then some. We found the beach blankets and chairs provided to be very helpful as we went out to the beaches each day. The pool was excellent to come home to after a long day, and the dogs were also so welcoming each time we returned from a long day. Overall, a great stay with a wonderful host. We would definitely stay here again on a return visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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