Luxury 5 bedroom home on the water with private pool
Gorgeous scenery and brilliant turquoise waters await you! We are excited to invite you to enjoy the luxurious Jolly Turtle house. Our 2,700 sq. foot home is a 5 bedroom/4.5 bathroom home with plenty of room to sleep 10 comfortably. We hope you find our home and view as relaxing as we do. Enjoy your coffee or cocktails poolside and gaze upon the beautiful turquoise water right out the back door as you take in the stunning panoramic views. Conveniently located just 10 minutes from the airport.
Gated private home sits neatly tucked back from Queens Highway only 3 miles from Georgetown. The master suite has a king size bed with its own balcony that overlooks the ocean. The guest master suite has a king size bed, 3rd bedroom has a king size bed, 4th bedroom has a full size bed and the 5th bedroom has a full size bed. Open concept kitchen (fully stocked with cookware and utensils) allows you to be in the kitchen while still spending time with your family/friends on the first floor. Living room and kitchen over look the beautiful waters and pool area.
Private pool with lounge chairs, patio table, bar and grill (pool toys provided). Enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding or swimming out to Conch Rock where you can enjoy snorkeling. Conch Rock will provide you with sea life such as sea turtles, vibrant fish and more.
Central air & ceiling fans Washer/Dryer Wireless Internet Smart TV's with cable tv in each room
Property manager
Derek Apfel
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
George Town
Located in George Town, this vacation home is on the beach. Rolletown Tombs and Hermitage Tomb are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Emerald Bay Beach and Lucayan Archipelago.
Does Luxury 5 bedroom home on the water with private pool have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Luxury 5 bedroom home on the water with private pool pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Luxury 5 bedroom home on the water with private pool?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury 5 bedroom home on the water with private pool?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Luxury 5 bedroom home on the water with private pool located?
Nestled on the beach, this George Town vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Hoopers Bay. Palm Bay Beach and Jolly Hall Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Our stay at the Jolly Turtle was amazing! The house had all the amenities needed and was clean. We used the pool and kayaks numerous days while there! Close to the grocery store and the use of the vehicles was such a help. Janet was there to greet some of our family because we had flight delay issues and Patrick picked them up and was there to get us back to the airport on time. we can't wait to get back to the island and explore more of it. Family had a great time!
Perfect location & property. Great for two couples. Kayaks and water toys included! Will return. Host and local property manager extremely helpful and responsive.
My family and I just got back from Exuma and I’m already itching to go back! Derek was an amazing host and was very attentive to any concerns or issues we had. The house is spectacular. We were a family of 10, including a 1 year old, and we were all extremely pleased. We had access to two cars which made our trip much easier. I would like to personally thank Derek and Janet for their kind hospitality. We cannot wait to book again for next year! A definite must stay home. You won’t regret it.
The Jolly Turtle house was absolutely amazing. The listing photos do not do this house and location justice. The greatest snorkeling and water right in the back yard! The house accommodated 10 of us perfectly and had everything we needed. The location was perfect, close to the market, stores and restaurants. The owner Derek was a pleasure to work with and so was the house keeper Janet. We are sad to leave and can’t wait to plan our next trip back to the Jolly Turtle!!! 10/10 BOOK THIS HOUSE!!
We had a great time at The Jolly Turtle in Exuma. The owner Derek and house manager Janet were very helpful and responsive. The house has everything you need including kayaks, paddle boards, life vests, pool toys. Usage of the cars was a big plus. We had the best time!
Jolly turtle is in a really great location- central to everything! Beautiful views and great water activities right out the back door. House was clean and comfortable, host was super easy to communicate with. We will definitely be going back!! Highly recommend this property!
The host made everything so simple and helpful! We even ended up having to be delayed an extra day and they still went over and beyond making our check in with ease. This house has it all! All the fun toys for the kids and adults. We loved the little rock island to kayack and snorkle to daily. Its nice shallow so my friends eight year old went on his own! The location was perfect. A couple minutes from everything you would need as well as the airport. I would say them having two cars to rent as well made our trip seamless since we had six adults and two kids. The rooms were perfect! NICE when we can all enjoy a king size bed! Truly a perfect experience. The home was filled with everything youd need from cooking to family games we had a blast every day and night! Will def stay here again!
the house was extremely nice and the property owner was very helpful. Janet was amazing even with everything she had going on!! The only complaint we had was the beach that is showing in the pic of the house. the beach is all rock, no where to lay and relax and no where for a kid to play on the beach. however, there was a nice place with sand around the patio. just no beach access unless you wanted to wade through the rock. overall was a great house to stay in.
The house looks even better in person than in the photos, it was clean spacious, had everything you could need or want and the whole process from booking to checkout was easy and stress free. The location was really convenient and there was great snorkeling just off the backyard. I can’t wait to stay there again
Was picked up from airport which was a big help as the house includes use of 2 vehicles. Vehicle had a mechanical issue going back to the house. We made lemonade from the lemons as we arrived early at the rental and were allowed to hang in one of the rooms while the housecleaners cleaned from the prior visitors. After they left, we found the house to be quite sandy all over and house didnt really come with some necessities: ie toilet paper , paper towels, dishwasher soap , things we were accustomed to in a price range as this. There were plenty of beach towels and bathing towels throughout.
The homeowner made some adjustments due to some vehicle issues and took care of our problems 100%.
During the stay some “maintenance” was done and the water got turned off. We figured out what happened and rectified the issue.
Overall thou ….. very pleased with the property …. The pool was refreshing , the use of all the beach toys was perfect. Tons of space for entertaining a party of 6 adults.
I would recommend the property and again thanks to the owners for use of the backup vehicle. You really came thru and fixed things as our needs shifted.
Derek was really easy to work with and very accommodating. The house is a true beautiful ocean view, not a good beach. But you are surrounded by beaches everywhere. Great location!
The pictures do not do this house justice. The house is gorgeous but the view of the ocean is incredible! We enjoyed the pool and the ocean views. The house is in a great location and the use of the car was great, it fit 7 people. Derek let us check in early and Janet was amazing. There were 8 of us and we had plenty of room. I highly recommend renting this beautiful home in paradise.
Just finished a week stay at Jolly Turtle and I cannot say enough amazing things about the house, the location, Derek the owner, Janet the house manager, and our stay overall. There were 9 of us, 4 adults and 5 kids ranging from age 13-23 yrs. Everything you need is provided, from cookware, to beach towels, to washer dryer, to water floaties, stand up paddle boards, etc. And the extra amenities take this place above any dream. Not that you ever want to leave the amazing cove and water right outside the back door, but if you do, the pool is another great place to hang out. Derek the owner was super responsive and helpful with any questions we had, and Janet the house manager is absolutely lovely and available by text or just stopping by if you need (she helped us figure out how to get the Nuggets play offs on the tv when we couldn’t get it from our cable service from the states). All promises, you will love this house!!
We had a great time at the Jolly Turtle. The house is right on the beach, and our own private pool. The owner has paddle boards, kayaks, floats, all you need to have an amazing stay. There was plenty of bedrooms for Our family of 6 adults and 2 children. Janet the caretaker was amazing (grandkids gave her a hug when we were leaving). If you needed anything all you had to do was call her. I can’t say enough good things about our family vacation at this place. Absolutely loved it. Would recommend to anyone. One of the best spring breaks we’ve had.
First we want to say Thankyou! We had an amazing stay in your worry free Island Time Waterfront Home. The Jolly Turtle home comes with rental cars which Thankyou again, was a godsend. The large living, kitchen, dining areas made our stay comfortable for 8 adults. Derek and Janet were amazing!!! Very helpful and welcomed us like we were family. We were all first timers to the Island and hope to return again.
Our advice on must see activities: make sure to catch the mile long sandbar at low tide, some deep-sea fishing, and check out the Island beaches! You'll never see tropical aqua water colors anywhere else. A must next time, is to have the first couple of days of grocery shopping delivered ahead of time especially if you arrive after 5pm and/or on a Tuesday or Wednesday when most restaurants are closed.
Thankyou again Derek and Janet.
We will return!!!
We recommend the JOLLY TURTLE to be your next destination home away from home to relax and have a wonderful vacation.
Had a wonderful experience at the Jolly Turtle! Derek is a great host, wonderful communicator and has appointed the home to tend to every need. A very comfortable, quiet and enjoyable stay. The home is well-marked on the highway and a familiar residence to service car drivers for those travelling by taxi. Close enough to Georgetown to enjoy attractions and dining there and for a more local flavor, very close to the "Fish Fry" which is a group of local restaurants, pubs and walk-up dining.
Fantastic house with everything you need and more.
The house was great with everything we needed and more. Great location, convenient to George Town, groceries and the airport. We were on the water with kayakes and standup boards every morning. Gorgeous sunrise every morning while drinking coffee on the deck. Owner was quick to respond and accommodating to our needs. Pictures of beach in front of the house need to be updated and some mattresses may need to be replaced. Those are minor issues considering all the other wonderful things this property offers. We would love to stay again in the future for another family vacation.
Where do I start?!? The week before we were heading down to Exuma we get an email from another property cancelling our reservation. Talk about STRESSFUL! We immediately went back online to find a place that would accommodate 10 people and came across the Jolly Turtle. We are so happy we did. Derek, the owner, was so responsive and Janet, the caretaker was so helpful in anything that we needed. The house is just like it says it in the listing. Couldn't get closer to the water without being on it. Loved that we had the use of the SUV for the week included. This made getting groceries and to other places super easy. The house is perfectly located, it was about 5-10 minutes from the center of town. There was plenty of space for 9 adults and 1 baby. The wind was going everynight, which we found out was a great thing.
One night there was zero wind and the little bugs came out long enough to get some bites, but then the wind picked up after about 1/2 hour and no more bugs. Bring bug spray just in case. Anything you could want they had and if not just ask Janet. She was able to hook us up with fishing guides and tour guides. It was a great family vacation and thanks to Jolly Turtle we were able to make it happen. Thank you Derek, and Janet!
Where do I start? This property is large, well maintained, very clean and well appointed. It sits directly on Elizabeth Harbor with views of some of the most gorgeous water on Earth.
The people on the island are kind, friendly, warm and welcoming. But as much as we loved the island in general, and the property in particular, it was the owner and his caretaker that truly made this trip an amazing success.
My wife and I have been blessed to be able to visit some special places but Derek, the homeowner, and Janet, the caretaker went above and beyond, on multiple occasions, to ensure our satisfaction. They quickly responded to every request, even the unreasonable ones, and went out of their way to be helpful.
Thank you both for an amazing experience!