Love to cook? so do I Kitchen has it all! dw icemaker, china, blender, generator
Location: Hopetown, Abaco, Bahamas, Caribbean (Waterfront in Hopetown village; private estate sea 2 sea.)
Accommodations: Villa, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
You work hard but you want to play hard. Our villa is perfect because it offers the best of all worlds. Luxury linens, comfortable private home décor with amenities like local art, maid service, all kitchen gadgets, etc. Each room is a master suite with access to deck.
We have never found a place quite like Hope Town. The village is quaint with winding paths by picket fenced pastel homes. Locals are blonde haired blue eyed descendants of British colonists. The lighthouse is one of the last handwound in the world. The beaches are plentiful and pristine with snorkeling right off the beach to outstanding live reefs and lots of sealife. The best part is the boating. In 10 minutes you can be at another island for sightseeing, lunch, etc. It is a safe inland sea full of little islands, some uninhabited--yours for the day! Others with fun restaurants and beach bars. We will help you with boats/golf carts, scuba trips, fishing guides, groceries, etc. Come and see it for yourself.
Perfect for family reunions or meeting friends in their boats as 12-slip marina adjacent. This island is crime-free and relaxed but with six restaurants, four fish markets, three bakeries, sailing club, scuba boat, ice cream shop, liquor stores, clinic, three waterfront bars as well as restaurant lounges some with entertainment, games, karaoke. Enjoy the gourmet coffee shop, museum, library, gift shops, protected underwater parks, playground, etc. It truly is stepping back in time to a relaxed, simpler lifestyle... Swinging in a hammock under the coconut trees, catching lots of fish, snorkeling with turtles, dolphins, rays. It looks and feels like a tropical Norman Rockwell painting. Truly a best kept secret--once pirates hid here now who's who in entertainment world, CEOs, pro athletes, etc. Leave your briefcase and bring your flip flops. Truly relax and we really have thought of everything so you will enjoy this fabulous island lost in time... Smell the coconut pie on the window sill? Here the gullys call and the dolphins splash. You will love it here and come back again and again.
Abaco is not just a place but a state of mind. Guests tell us it reminds them of the Florida Keys 20 years ago and Abaconians did settle in the keys in the 1920s, so architecturally there are similarities. Our five-mile island is lined with powder sand beaches. The folks are friendly, the weather good, the history is all around you from pirate caves to candy-stripped lighthouses. Come visit us and you will see just how clear our water is... You can watch the fish biting your bait in 60-foot of water. The village life allows your children the freedom to run through the pedestrian only lanes and get an ice cream cone or penny candy. There are local festivals, fairs, sports and visitors are always welcome. Bring a group down and we can help you find more homes nearby. You will live like a local, buying local fare and cooking in your own home. Reconnect with your spouse and children.
This is one destination that is fun for all ages. The best part is we are only one hour from Florida and 25 minutes by air from Nassau or Freeport. We can also arrange extended stays (sometimes mom comes with the children and dad flies back and forth as work allows) or we can help make the most memorable island wedding or landmark birthday--did someone say 50? Corporate retreats--we won't tell you went fishing instead of crunching those numbers and as always, the islands are romantic and perfect for honeymoons!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central air with ceiling fans throughout.
- Washer: Brand new washer private use guests only. Token with soap provided. Self or Maid washed - guests choice.
- Dryer: Brand new dryer private use guests only. Token with dryer sheets provided. Self or Maid done - guests choice.
- Linens Provided: Quality highend linens. 3 types of pillow options including down. Beach towels. Maid changes linens & towels as requested.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Home comes with private marina slip up 26-ft but larger slip up to 70' available for nominal fee. Free boat - 11-foot dinghy with motor for use in harbour.
- Wood Fireplace: Under the stars and coconut trees is a wood burning fire pit with benches and hammocks.
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Built-in by master carpenters under vaulted ceiling with ceiling fan and bedside reading lamps on either sides of bed. Oversized closet.
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Some cds are in villa.
- Shared Pool: Oversized freshwater pool with four separate gazebos, hammocks, gardens, ample furnishings including additional bbq area, ping pong table, kayaks, etc.
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Cooking is easy with all amenities. Good knives. Real china and glasses, serving platters, hostess sets of flatware, dining inside counter, dining room or outside.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Stainless Steel pots and pans. Bakeware from bread pans to cookie sheets and muffin tins, pyrex and corning ware.
- Refrigerator: Full size with icemaker.
- Dishwasher: Yes, it is not a vacation without one...detergent included.
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Several good chefs on island that can be arranged to cook for you in your villa.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Villa has private gas, BBQ grill as well as a larger stainless steel grill for entertaining, additional tables.
- Deck/Patio: Numerous specialty spaces including andirondack chairs overlooking water or loungers pool side, beachside, porch swings, private decks off each Master bedroom. Teak furniture as well as white wicker.
- Balcony
- Lanai: Several areas where internet can be found wirelessly and guests can just relax in outdoors but partially shaded.
- Gazebo: Pool deck has four, two on dock one with just benches one with fish cleaning table. Another with porch swing and easy access to ferry pick up / drop off.
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Private 15 acres border Hope Town harbour and Sea of Abaco. Sandy harbour beach used for fire pit, kayaks, sunfish, etc.
- Communications
- Telephone: Villa had direct line phone. Long distance is blocked but phone cards are available in $10 / $20 increments in shops locally. Voip phones can be used if lap top is brought.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Board games, books, fish cleaning dock, back-up generator, watermaker, fruit orchard, direct ferry service, wedding gardens, private coconut fringed beach with kayaks, etc.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Lighthouse tours, yoga, historic walking tours, art galleries
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
ON-SEASON .. $2500/week 1-4 persons, $100/week for additional guests up to 6.
Less than a week .. $400/night up to 4, add $20/night additional guests up to six.
Villa includes dock slip up to 26 foot runabout (no power) and a larger slip
can be reserved for a fee.
OFF-SEASON Sep 16-Dec 15, 2007:
$2125/week 1-4 persons, $85/week per extra person up to 6.
$340/night 1-4 persons, $15/night per extra person up to 6.
All rentals pay 10% tax; refundable security deposit. Holiday surcharges may apply
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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- Beaches Kayaks & harbour dinghy w/motor included with villa. Dock slip up to 26'
- 5 miles of beaches, clear water, happy people, fun times and natural beauty
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #122062
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