Location: George Town, Great Exuma, The Exumas, Bahamas, Caribbean (5 minutes to airport, 15 min to Four Seasons at Emerald Bay) View Map
Accommodations: Home, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Air-conditioned beachfront home just steps from the ocean with two identical master suites on main level, King size beds with Tempur-Pedic mattress.
Upper level bedroom also has King size bed. Fourth bedroom suite has two trundle beds, private bath and HD flat screen TV. Perfect for kids. All bedrooms have HD flat screen TVs, plus there is a large HD TV in the living room.
State of the art kitchen with wine cooler and two large side by side refrigerators/freezers. Vaulted ceiling living room, and a covered ocean side wrap around deck with outdoor shower.
Two inflatable kayaks, six sets of snorkel gear and two sets of golf clubs are available for your enjoyment. There are DVD movies, cable TV, a book exchange library, iPod docking station, many games, plus a Nintendo Wii console with games. Feel free to bring your own video games for the Wii.
There is an information fact sheet for guests located on the kitchen countertop detailing operations of the home, suggested restaurants and island activities. Email me and I will send you a copy.
Belle Mer is a perfect vacation home, located on the best beach in Exuma and offered at a bargain price, especially compared to the Four Seasons resort where hotel rooms start at $500 per night.
We have additional photos and would be happy to email them to you if you’d like to see the interior living spaces. Please email us.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- Video Game Console
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 2 sets golf clubs, snorkel gear for family, rafts, kayaks
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$400-$600/night
$2800-$4000/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Belle Mer Cottage - Newest and Nicest on Tar Bay
Year Purchased: 2000
Why the Owner Chose George Town
The first time we came to Exuma was in 1995 to invest in a resort with a golf course, marina, hotel, and homesites. The developer went belly-up, however, another developer came in and built the Four Seasons Resort and Greg Norman golf course on this property. We fell in love with the Island and its people. So in 2000 we were able to purchase our lot on Tar Bay, which is the longest sandy beach in Exuma some 3 miles long of white sand and aqua crystal clear water. The beach is protected from the Exuma Sound and the Atlantic Ocean by barrier reefs and barrier Cays.
We hired a Nassau architectural firm and drew up three different plans over a 4 year period. Finally, we came up with the perfect plan and built our beautiful beach house taking two years of construction. Building on the island was very arduous and time consuming since everything must be shipped via a container boat from Miami. We also had to deal with customs agents and island natives as builders. All in all it was worth it since we love "Belle Mer Cottage." Many of our international neighbors on Exuma consider our home the most beautiful on Tar Bay.
The Unique Benefits at this Home
The beach house has two identical master suites for the two owners. We also have a third master suite upstairs and a overflow bedroom above the garage. Each suite has a flat screen TV and King bed with wonderful bedding. The great room has a large flat screen TV with DVD player, WII games, and IPOD. The home is wireless with high speed internet. The kitchen is all stainless steel appliances with dishwasher, double refrigerators, beverage center, oven range, micro and all small appliances. We love to cook and grill at the house since we have what we consider the best view on the island.
Our veranda has large comfortable soft seating with the beautiful white sand and lapping aqua water within 40 feet from the steps. The outside shower is a real treat after spending time in the ocean.
Belle Mer Cottage is only 3 miles from Georgetown International Airport, 4 miles from GeorgeTown with great local restaurants and island bars, and 5 miles from the Four Seasons Hotel with a golf course and casino.
Belle Mer is paradise on the friendliest Island in the Bahamas. Come join us and leave your worries at home...Welcome to Great Exuma...your hosts, the Applebys and Monsons.
Owner's Map of George Town
The Appleby's and Monson's have been best of friends for over 35 years in Vail, Colorado. Our children, who are young adults grew up together and now have a great home on the most beautiful beach in the world - a place to enjoy family get togethers completely different from the Rocky Mountains.
Property Photos
- Sunrise from porch. - George Town, Bahamas Beachfront Home with Wireless Internet close to Restaurants and Shopping
- Belle Mer Cottage front entry. - George Town, Bahamas Beachfront Home with Wireless Internet close to Restaurants and Shopping
- View from porch. - George Town, Bahamas Beachfront Home with Wireless Internet close to Restaurants and Shopping
- Living Room and Dining Room.
- View from the beach.
- Our beautiful beach on Tar Bay.
- The Kitchen.
- Dining on the veranda.
- Green Master Suite
- Blue Master Suite
- Yellow Suite
- Trundle Bed Suite
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WOW!!! Fantastic doesn't fully cover the wonderful time that we spent at the cottage in Exuma. My mother (Sandra, who wrote to you a few days ago) said that it was even better than she had imagined. Thank you for helping us give our Mom an amazing and relaxing vacation. The house is absolutely perfect in every way.. Exuma is terrific and was just what we were looking for.
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The perfect vacation home is an under-statement. Spent a glorious week as guests and learned that stress really can melt away in the ideal setting. Loved every moment and hope to return again soon as guests in your beautiful home. Thank you for making our vacation so wonderful.
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Everything was wonderful and one of the most beautiful places we have ever been..... Went to the bone fish lodge one night and Taylor Swift was there with her parents. It was a great thrill for our daughters to get to meet her and get their picture taken with her. They were the nicest family you could ever meet. The beach was crowded one day as we saw 3 people at the same time. HA HA. Thanks for letting us enjoy your fabulous house and the memories that will go with it. The girls also put a few shells in your lamp if you dont mind. Thanks again.
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A note to let you know that we LOVED the Bel Mer Cottage and that we had a spectacular vacation!! The house is truly great and superbly appointed! The beach and the island are fantastic! Everything was above our expectations! Everything worked out just fine and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!! The kids did fantastic in their separate room, and did not want to return home! (The walkie talkie were a big hit!!) Thank you very much for all the suggestions and tips: car rental, cleaning lady, grocery shopping, restaurants etc. We had an opportunity to explore the whole island and stocking island.....magnificent, we never saw soo many beautiful deserted beaches!!! I hope we will have another opportunity to return to the Cottage.
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"What a wonderful time we had, Chat N Chill, boat rides, golf, snorkeling, you name it we did it. The house is beautiful. Thanks so much for providing us such a great time."
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"What a great house! Our family could not have been any happier! The kitchen is great! The kayacks, water toys, and chairs were greatly appreciated. The weather was perfect. We wound down every evening with the Planet Earth series. Highlights include Chat N Chill, boating around Stocking Island, Coco Plum Beach Restaurant and Santana's Grill. Perfect vacation...."
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"We refer to this vacation as a Blast!! Our babies roamed the beach as we ate conch salad on the veranda. Thank you so much for letting us enjoy your comfortable home. We see why you love the Exumas and the Bahamian people."