Private white sand beach & modern amenities await at Hope Chest! This 4 bed/3 bath oceanfront home offers privacy & convenience - steps to downtown & a quarter-mile to restaurants/bars, while offering a secluded location with a private white sand beach. Enjoy AC, chef's kitchen, open living spaces & solar power.
Why Hope Chest ?
- Private white sand beachfront, with two-mile coral sand beach and live reefs with incredible snorkeling
- Brand new architect-designed construction
- High-speed Starlink Internet, mesh routers and 55" smart TVs
- Fully equipped chef's kitchen with five-burner gas stove and dishwasher
- Short 1/4-mile walk to the settlement, harbour and restaurants
- Flexible layout accommodates anything from a couple to a large family
- Huge walk-out covered porch for al fresco dining and relaxing
- Access to nearby private dock
First floor highlights:
- Open-concept "great room" combines a cook's kitchen, dining area and living room,
- 20-foot vaulted ceilings
- Private study with office chair, large work surface and reading area.
- Great WFH setup (high-speed Starlink internet)
- 3 spacious bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, including en suite master
- Walk-out covered porch has Weber grill and dining table for 10
- Private outdoor shower
Second floor:
- Large bedroom with dramatic ocean views
- Two twin beds; can be converted to a king bed
- Full bathroom
- Lounge with queen sleeper sofa, futon and 55" smart TV
- Walk-out deck with 270-degree views of the Atlantic and harbour areas
Beachfront:
- Sunny deck with seating for 10
- Stairs lead directly to the two-mile coral sand beach
- Live reef is easily accessed from the beach, with rare Elkhorn coral & many fish
- On Da Beach (restaurant & bar) is less than a one-mile beach-walk away
GOLF CART ACCESS
If you rent a golf cart, we have a private path leading down to the "lower road," aka Queen's Highway, where we have a parking area. The parking area, which is outside the gated settlement area, provides quick access to the middle and south end of the island (rental carts are NOT allowed inside the settlement). It's a short walk from our house and down the path to the parking area.
NO GOLF CART? NO PROBLEM!
If you’re unable or unwilling to rent a golf cart, rest assured that our location is ideal for getting around by bike or on foot. Three of the main restaurants on the island are within walking distance, and the other three offer shuttle service.
ADDITIONAL BOOKING DETAILS
-- Requests for stays under seven days will be considered on a case-by-case basis, but the norm during holiday weeks and peak periods is a seven-day minimum.
SOLAR POWER
The house is powered by a new roof-mounted 15,000 kilowatt, 27-panel solar system that runs everything except the dryer and the air conditioning, both of which are powered by the local electric utility (BPL). The solar system avoids the unpredictable and disruptive power outages that are an unfortunate part of life on the island. BPL automatically recharges the solar batteries in the unlikely event that their charge falls below 20% (overnight charge levels typically remain above 75% and are back to 100% by late morning). The house does NOT have a generator, but it would take an extended outage and overcast weather to fully discharge the batteries -- something that has happened only once. We're actively reviewing options to further minimize the risk of power interruptions.
DOCK SPACE
Private dock is available nearby upon request for an additional charge.
LONG HISTORY
Hope Chest has been a beloved vacation getaway for a US family since 1959. The original bungalow-style house was destroyed in Hurricane Dorian in 2019. Many items were recovered and re-used in "Hope Chest 2.0." The new house features modern conveniences and is more than twice the size of its predecessor.
MOBILITY ISSUES
We have one of the highest locations in the settlement area, roughly 40 feet above sea level. This gives us wonderful ocean breezes and spectacular views, but it may be problematic for individuals with mobility issues. Please reach out for more information if this is a concern.
