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Ixora East - Beach access with great snorkeling spot

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An aerial view of a beach resort with multiple bungalow-style accommodations, clear turquoise waters, and lush greenery.
A room with two matching teal chairs, a small table with a lamp, and a door.
A wooden gazebo with a thatched roof overlooking a beach.
A wooden dining table with four chairs, a framed painting of a beach scene, and a white door in the background.
A sign for 'Minns Cottages' with a stone wall and greenery in the foreground.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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George Town, Exuma, Bahamas
  • Place, Palm Bay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Jolly Hall Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hoopers Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ixora East - Beach access with great snorkeling spot

The Minns Cottage is conveniently located right next to George Town. You are less than a 10 minute walk to the food stores,

The Cottages are located across from the beach and they are fully equipped with TV, Internet, outdoor BBQ There are many activities within walking distance restaurants, straw market, water taxi, government offices, library, schools and much more. ALL COTTAGES HAVE ENCLOSED SCREENED PATIOS (FREE WIFI INCLUDED)
Approximately 15 minutes east of the International Airport (GGT), the cottages are situated in a beautiful grassy lawn, fenced with a stone wall around the property, overlooking the picturesque Elizabeth Harbour and Stocking Island.
(WE ALSO OFFER A ONE BEDROOM COTTAGE IN THE SAME LOCATION YOU CAN SEE IT ON THIS SITE # 4013973)

There are many direct flights from Toronto 3 hours, Miami 1 hour,Fort Lauderdale 1 hour also you can fly in to Nassau and and get there in 35 minutes and enjoy the care free living in this Island gem called Exuma
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
All ages welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
No fence and road in front of cottages
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
On the screened patio not inside
Please lock the laudry when done
The BBQ is for everyone to use
Please see that all beach chairs, umbrellas and snorkeling gear is back in laundry

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 119153684
Property # 4086519
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.
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

George Town

Located in George Town, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. Rolletown Tombs and Hermitage Tomb are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tropic of Cancer Beach and Palm Bay Beach. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.
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George Town, Exuma, Bahamas

What's nearby

  • Palm Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Jolly Hall Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Hoopers Bay - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • beach near Queen's Highway - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Tropic of Cancer Beach - 30 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

  • George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chat 'N' Chill® Bahamas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Exuma Yacht Club - ‬15 min walk
  • Baymahni Beach Bar
  • ‪Rusty Anchor - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Haulover Bay Restaurant, Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ixora East - Beach access with great snorkeling spot pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ixora East - Beach access with great snorkeling spot?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ixora East - Beach access with great snorkeling spot?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ixora East - Beach access with great snorkeling spot?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ixora East - Beach access with great snorkeling spot located?

Located in George Town, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Palm Bay Beach, Jolly Hall Beach and Hoopers Bay Beach. Hoopers Bay is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darcie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place with lots of kitchen, bathroom, and beach items. Great snorkeling. AC and Tv channels. Very nice host and property manager. Traffic on main road can be a little noisy, but that is only downside. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect location to explore the island. We loved the screened porch! This place was very spacious, air conditioning worked well, bed was comfy. There were coolers, chairs, beach towels, and umbrellas to borrow which was so great. The unit was clean and the gal that greeted us upon arrival, Chrissy, was friendly and helpful. She gave us her number and responded quickly when we asked for some local restaurant spots. We would 100% stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the bed and linen great which is very important for me as bad back. for the price it was exactly what you need. your not going to find a more economical place that has: good bed, plenty of beach chairs, umbrellas and ease of washing clothes. kitchen was perfect size.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Great stay!

We enjoyed our stay in Exuma for our 20th anniversary! Our Minn’s cottage was perfect for the week. We had everything we needed and plenty of room. The island and the people of Exuma are beautiful!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

dave w.

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

Minns cottages

Good value, great location. Not waterfront but across the road from a small beach and close to Georgetown . We would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great hidden gem, for a good price, Monica was very good with communication and even stopped by to say hello. Enjoyed the serene beautiful spot with easy access to everything the island offers, can walk to local spots, but I say rent a car and explore the hidden beaches!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Finn A.

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

Homey and Welcoming

We loved staying at Minns cottages. The place was spacious, clean, well equipped. We had a great view and easy access to things. What was most special about it was how responsive and welcoming Micheal and Kissy were. Also - the people on the Island were kind and friendly. We socially loved being able to have a cookout l.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location was ideal since there is a beach right across the street. The only complaint is a bit of road noise from Queen's Highway and that there was no good dish cleaning utensils.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First of all Monica and her team are amazing, They made me feel safe and comfortable as a solo female traveler. The cottage was perfect for me. It had everything that I needed. It was rustic and charming. So cute and comfy. The porch is enclosed and has a view that you can't beat. You also have your own beach just steps away. If you walk 5 minutes to the right you are in Georgetown. If you walk 10 minutes to the left you have the Fish Fry which is a great night out. When I come back to Exuma, I will stay in Ixora East at Minns Cottages. CAN'T WAIT!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith K.

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

Perfect location! Beautiful cottage!

We had everything that we needed while staying at this cottage! The kitchen was well stocked, and there were plenty of clean towels. We were greeted right away by the kind Bahamian caretaker, she gave us a tour of the property and gave us the keys to our own little paradise for the week. There was an awesome secluded beach right across the street, which we frequented everyday! 10 stars for this cottage!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Before and during our trip, the host was very responsive and helpful whenever we had questions, including assisting us with arranging transportation to and from the airport. We were met upon arrival and they did a wonderful job showing us around and making us feel welcome. It was also wonderful because it’s across from a beach so we could stop back there on our boat days and hop off the boat anytime we needed. The cottage sits along the main road, so traffic noise can be noticeable both during the day and at night but it didn’t bother us. They had chairs, umbrellas, washer and dryer, full kitchen etc. we didn’t use any of those features but it’s nice to note for others who may. Overall, they provided exactly what we needed: an affordable, conveniently located place to stay while we spent our days enjoying everything Exuma has to offer. If you’re someone who prioritizes value, location, and practicality over luxury amenities, I would absolutely recommend considering them. One thing I would strongly recommend is renting a car and not walking to Georgetown.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen T.

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

Great spot

Terrific location. Easy walk to both Georgetown and the fish fry. Comfy cozy cottage. We really appreciated the beach chairs, towels, and umbrella. The beach out front was too rough for snorkelling. But lots of other fabulous beaches to visit in the area. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charles L.

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

Nice property with a beautiful ocean view

The property is well located, near George Town and a small beach that is not crowded. The house is clean, but would benefit from upgrades, specially in the kitchen and the bathroom. The bedroom is large, and the bed comfortable. The availability of a communal BBQ grill is a plus. Overall a very pleasant experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

H J.

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

Exactly what we wanted

We were greeted by someone when we checked in. Very friendly and great experience. The space was spacious and comfortable. Loved the screened in porch for meals and just enjoying the view of the ocean. Convenient location was close enough to town to walk, however we rented a car for our stay. Overall great experience and will definitely look at booking here again next time we visit the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Awesome Place! Great Location!

Great place. Great location. Close to town to pick up items. Private beach across the street with great snorkeling. Fully stocked kitchen that will save you some money, cooking breakfast or lunch at home. We loved the screened in porch at night for music and drinks, and also eating breakfast with a view. Host was very responsive to any requests we had. On-site laundry was great. Overall a really great experience and a great price.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Lovely, relaxing stay!

Across from a beach and walking distance to stores and restaurants. Older, but clean property. Well equipped with everything you need. You will need to bring shampoo and coffee but they supply a lot of towels, including beach towels. Also, beach chairs and coolers are available. The property manager is always available but not intrusive.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bob B.

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

Nice place for the budget

Needs a face lift upgrade to kitchen and bathroom. has that 60/70's look . Bedroom nice and comfortable and appoint well. Road noise can be loud from trucks and smell of deasil fumes. but at night screened Poarch is mellow. All very good for budget minded young couple.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mark k.

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

Ixuma East - cottage

We had all the necessities for: cooking, sleeping, towels for bathroom, kitchen, beach, etc. Cable TV and WiFi OK. Split system AC heat pump provided comfortable temperatures inside residence. Problem issues: need to repair or install new stove; only 2 stove top electric burners working. Not sure about oven. Toilet handle sticks so It keeps running after flushing. Need to pull handle up so tank fills. Suggest installing a new water saving toilet. Laundry, parking and trash pickup OK.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2023
Thank you very much for the review. We had a new stove installed on Tuesday, we've bought it from Master Technicians in Nassau on the 1 May. Thank you for telling us about the toilet handle in the review as I was not aware of this problem but now it explains why our water bill was $520 last month. We will install a new toilet as soon as the guests leaves, we had time after you have left but I was not aware of the problem. Thank you so much for staying with us, we hope that you will visit Exuma soon again
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Minns cottages were very clean and had everything you need if you want to cook It’s close to the street so it can be loud at times. You can smell exhaust fumes if out on the screen porch. ( one thing to note: you are supplied with 2 rolls toilet paper and 1 paper towel.. so when you run out you need to go and buy more- not what I expected or wanted to shop for on vacation!) the property owner was excellent at giving recommendations for car rentals, food, etc if you are plan to stay at the cottage just know they could use some updates (bath/kitchen) but overall it was fine as we were out most of the day. It’s close to town but a tough walk as there is no sidewalk. A car is a must!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay. The house was extremely clean. The hosts were communicative and responsive and helpful. We had plenty of everything inside the home and for the beach. Having laundry on site was nice. If you would prefer a softer mattress, the mattress was on the hard side. The beach in front of the home needs trash to be collected. The location close to town was amazing. Quick drive to restaurants, groceries, anything we could need.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very conveniently located right near George Town. The cottage is functional and has everything you need for an extended stay, including kitchen amenities. The air conditioning works well. The beach across the street obviously has outstanding water but does have scattered garbage which is unfortunate. Be careful crossing the road trucks go very fast. Overall a great spot for a vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raleigh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing place! The location was great to explore both ends of the island and get anything you need from the nearby shops. The cottage was very clean and had everything you could need for the beach. I also really enjoyed the screened in porch. The view was amazing and it kept the bugs out. Krissy was great also, very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2026
Thank you very much for the great review
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Günther N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

exuma

exuma extrem teuer, fast keine lokale geöffnet,möglicherweise saison vorbei, nicht unbedingt die beste lage, ohne leihwagen geht es nicht, unterkunft sauber und gut eingerichtet, haus selbst 70er jahre mit amerikanischen standart, europäisch 2 sterne kategorie, sind dann früher abgereist
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Bel appartement bien aménagé Véranda meublée avec moustiquaires avec vue sur la mer Grande chambre avec beaucoup de rangement et lit confortable Petit site de snorkeling à proximité - : Route qui passe devant la propriété très bruyante et achalandée, odeurs de diesel (camions) Espace bain-douche nécessite d’être entièrement rénové Internet parfois lent Ventilateurs & Climatiseur du salon bruyants Compresseur du climatiseur du salon à côté de la véranda est bruyant Micro-ondes trop petit (assiettes ne rentrent pas)
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Belinda F.

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

Minns Cottages

Overall a really nice and convenient place to stay. It’s older and could use some upgrades but we don’t mind that.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Monica Minns

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This Property has been in the Minns Family from 1895 when Robert Minns acquire the property and was given to his son Nigel Minns and now his children are managing the estate the Estate is Approximately 220 Acres and runs from shore to shore on the Island.

Why they chose this property

This Cottages are very close to downtown, restaurants and the beach all is within a walking distance. All the Cottages are fully with 1 minute walk to the Beach. They are quite specious with full kitchens large living room and bedroom and on site laundry facility. Shopping, Boat Rentals near by and a very relaxing and friendly family atmosphere.

What makes this property unique

You are very close to George Town, no rental car needed
Minn's water sports you can rent a boat for half or full day, It is only 6-7 minutes' walk also there is the fish fry area with many small native restaurants and Exuma Markets for all your daily food needs

Languages:

English, Russian, Dutch, Greek

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