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Welcome to The Boat House – Where History, Harbor, and Lighthouse Converge

Cottage in Hope Town with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Hope Town, Central Abaco
  • Place, Wyannie Malone Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hope Town Lighthouse
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Abaco Beach
  • Airport, Marsh Harbour (MHH)
    ‪117 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Welcome to The Boat House – Where History, Harbor, and Lighthouse Converge

In the very heart of Hope Town’s cherished settlement—where pastel cottages, winding lanes, and the rhythms of island life have endured for generations—stands The Boat House, a thoughtfully renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bath sanctuary designed for those who long to be immersed in authentic Bahamian charm.

Here, you are not merely near Hope Town…you are part of it. Step outside your door and find yourself within effortless walking distance of every essential pleasure: beloved restaurants and cafés, quaint shops, grocery stores, public docks, and the daily hum of village life. And just minutes away, the turquoise brilliance of one of the most breathtaking beaches on earth awaits—soft sand, endless horizon, and the gentle Atlantic whispering against the shore.

Property Highlights

2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms

Sleeps up to 4 guests

Completely renovated with modern comforts and coastal finishes

Two first-floor guest rooms, each with its own private balcony

Jack-and-Jill shared bathroom on the first floor

Open-concept upper level with panoramic harbor-facing living spaces

Balcony with unobstructed views of the iconic Hope Town Lighthouse and harbor

Fully equipped kitchen with brand-new appliances

Second full bathroom with shower on the upper floor

Lush garden and yard for quiet moments outdoors

¾ outdoor shower—perfect after a beach day

An easy stroll to restaurants, shops, stores, docks, and beaches

Backup generator for peace of mind

Pets considered on a case-by-case basis

Inside, The Boat House offers a calm, airy retreat. The first floor welcomes guests with two serene bedrooms, each opening to a private balcony—ideal for savoring the salt-kissed morning air. The shared Jack-and-Jill bath provides quiet practicality and comfort.

Ascend to the second floor and the true magic unfolds. Light pours through wide windows, illuminating an open living space where kitchen, dining, and lounge blend seamlessly. From the upper balcony, the view is nothing short of cinematic: the harbor stretching out like a watercolor, and the world-famous candy-striped lighthouse rising unobstructed before you—both day and night—a living symbol of Hope Town’s soul.

After an afternoon of beachcombing or boating, return to the gentle hush of the gardens, or step into the outdoor shower and let the warm breeze remind you why island time feels different—slower, softer, sweeter.

Rates

Weekly rate begins at $2,600 for 1–4 guests.
Rates vary by season and number of guests. Adjustments may apply if guest count changes after booking.

PLEASE NOTE: Pricing is not guaranteed until confirmed by Elbow Cay Properties.
TIN #130701226
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Hope Town

Located in Hope Town, this cottage is by the sea. Hope Town Lighthouse and Wyannie Malone Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lucayan Archipelago and Garbanzo Beach. Snorkelling and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Hope Town, Central Abaco

What's nearby

  • Wyannie Malone Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hope Town Lighthouse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Garbanzo Beach - 9 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Tahiti Beach - 12 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Marsh Harbour (MHH) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Abaco Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Captain Jack's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Firefly Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • Colors by the Sea
  • Boat Harbour Pool Bar

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to The Boat House – Where History, Harbor, and Lighthouse Converge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to The Boat House – Where History, Harbor, and Lighthouse Converge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to The Boat House – Where History, Harbor, and Lighthouse Converge?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Welcome to The Boat House – Where History, Harbor, and Lighthouse Converge located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Wyannie Malone Museum. Hope Town Lighthouse is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

David N.

Hope Town Fun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Boat House is a nice and clean home in a good location with dock availability. We truly enjoyed our stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Perfect vacation house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very good location house. Would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

David B., Indian Harbour Beach, FL

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

Very close to Center of town. If you rent a cart you will need topark it a 10th mile away as a gate

Very neat and functional with four decks, one with close view of the lighthouse.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

kim m.

Excellent Location and great House.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay at the elbow cay properties rental House was great.House was clean and well equipped. A true island style home.
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10/10 Excellent

Jill U.

Wonderful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My husband and 2 teenagers planned a very last minute trip to Elbow Cay. They said the house was even nicer than the pictures, they absolutely loved it! Perfect location in Hope Town, so convenient!! Would definitely recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

Charming and well-equipped cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a very smooth reservation, arrival and stay at The Boat House. Elbow Cay Properties contacted us several times before and during our stay to give us arrival instructions and to make sure that everything was to our satisfaction. The house is charming, comfortable and had almost everything that we needed. We could have used a few blankets for beds (as opposed to throws for the couch) on the first couple of nights that were cool. We appreciated the towels and kitchen gear. Some softer/lower pillows would have been nice. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and recommend The Boat House for a group of 4!

10/10 Excellent

Darlene M., Seneca, SC

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

Wonderful Experience

The location was perfect- we enjoyed the beautiful view of the light house and harbor every morning over coffee, and the close proximity of the lower public dock for our boat couldn’t have been more convenient. We were steps away from Captain Jacks Restaurant and the grocery store and about a 3 minute walk to the beach. The home and grounds were well kept, clean and comfortable. My son enjoyed the outdoor shower stall every night! Baker and his caretaker team were wonderful to work with!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Dennis S.

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

Boathouse

Stayed here for a month so opinions may be different from short term vacationers. The Boathouse is a great 2 bedroom house with beautiful nautical decor and quality furnishings throughout. Great architectural details and quality construction. Interior furnishings very nice and support from Elbow Cay Rentals spectacular. Very clean and all accessories provided. Nice sunset view from corner of deck. Nice location - steps to ferry dock, Vernon's grocery store, Jack's liquor (best prices in Abacos), and 1 block walk to one of the best beaches in the Bahamas. Unfortunately steps to town's only pickleball court with noise 3 hours every morning. 1 mile hike to bigger grocery stores and On Da Beach bar. Hope Town resort has free shuttle boat in the harbor. We rented a boat for a week which really adds to the experience. Probably better to do 3 days at a time to minimize bad weather days. Negatives: Should be aware that it's an 'upside down' house so good workout going up/down steps. Unfortunate monster 3 story house 10' in front of Boathouse blocking most of the harbor view. 2 A/C compressors which seem to run almost continuously since their windows are never open. And continuous construction going on with it while we were there. To be fair, many of the in town properties don't have views but should be priced accordingly. 4 nice decks and a patio but almost total lack of useable outdoor furniture. We improvised by moving beach chairs around to whichever area was out of th
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Classic Bahamian Beauty

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at the Boat House. It was well furnished, beautifully decorated, clean and spacious. We will definitely be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Abby R.

Incredible Bahamian Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had the best experience renting with Elbow Cay Properties. The home was just as described and perfect for our 6 night trip. The convenience of having the Ferry drop off and grocery store so close was great! Not a single complaint, we will definitely be back to Hope Town and would love to stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Exactly What We Were Looking For!

We are in Hope Town on our boat and rented The Boathouse for our children and grandchildren as we celebrated New Year and some milestone birthdays. We could not have had a better house!! It is perfectly situated for the beach, the town, the dock, and the grocery store. It is spotless and very easy to keep clean. The bedrooms are large and comfortable and the living area upstairs is very well laid out and functions very well. The balconies provided extra space for "alone" time, and there is a gorgeous view of the lighthouse. We loved the way it is decorated - simple but neither sparse nor cluttered. This might be the last time we come on our boat - and we will definitely try and get this house for our future visits.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

kurt m.

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

great stay

close to vernons with view of light house great value!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W., Columbus, Texas

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

Great Location

very beautiful house with great location for boat watching, relaxing, easy walk to the beach, to Vernon's, the gift shops, Captain Jacks and the lower public dock. Our excursion captains just picked us up at the dock - and then a quick rinse in the awesome outdoor shower and ready for the next adventure - will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

Outlaws, Inlaws and Whiteclaws

The property was wonderful, and great location to public dock. A private dock would relive some stress. A generator would be nice for power outages. The rule of no golfcarts in town was painful there is so much to see and do on this Cay. Lisa was great and very helpful. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

heater l.

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

Wonderful Stay

We loved everything about this place! Love the nautical decor! Nice layout and very spacious with multiple decks. Great location in town and close to the private dock we rented. Well equipped with cookware, beach towels, tote bags, and a grill.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

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

The Boathouse is a gem!

The Boathouse is a comfy gem with a beautiful view of the lighthouse Baker was a terrific host. Lisa made check in and out a breeze We will definitely be back soon 🌸
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B., Georgia

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

Great place to stay

Clean beautiful house . Lisa was wonderful and accommodating. Can’t wait to visit again !
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

Wonderful home

We were so happy to be back in Hope Town and this home has been completely remodeled and updated. It was close to the Hope Town harbor and the beach. We’re thankful for such a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robyn Y., Miami, USA

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

Excellent house and host!

The house is amazing. Near everything. Beautiful. Clean. Host was excellent!
Stayed 20 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jorge L.

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

Nice

Very easy to use and new renovated property
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica P.

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

Home away from home, but better view!

Loved the Boathouse! Great location. Easy access to beach, biking, shops, restaurants, water activities. Loved waking up in the mornings and having coffee on the deck overlooking the lighthouse. House was very comfortable, 2 full bathrooms and the house was well equipped for us to enjoy a home away from home. The owner was immediately attentive to our inquiries and arrival experience. The property manager was welcoming, accommodating and helpful. Both were greatly appreciated. Hope to return next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Highly Recommend

This was a last minute trip to join 4 other couples who were staying on the north end of the island. The location of this house was perfect for grabbing breakfast, dinner, shopping. It was footsteps to the ferry dock. The inside was immaculate. Lisa the housekeeper was great and checked on us to make sure we didn’t need anything throughout our stay. It was only 2 of us but it’s plenty of room for 4. We loved everything about it and will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cary And Angie G.

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

Boat House Getaway

Great property in the middle of the Hope Town village. The home owner and property manager were both very accommodating and easy to work with.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

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