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Cap’n Sam’s
Captain Sam's Dock Private with fish dresser and covered canopy
Sea of Abaco view screened in porch
custom painted replica of Cap'n Sam's
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

CAPTAIN SAM's - WATERFRONT with 75' Private Dock

Captain Sam Sawyer was an industrious Bahamian man who made his living from the sea. In his lifetime, he sponged and shark-fished. His colourful past even included rum running during with several other island men. He was a pioneer in the craw-fishing industry which is second to tourism in the Bahamas today. He had an 85' Coast Guard Vessel which he docked in front of his house. When he was not craw-fishing, he and his wife Mary, took fishing parties out on weekly excursions. They collected and sold seashells, sea fans, conch shells, starfish and coral (when it was legal to do so) to Florida souvenier shops. His home which was built in the early 1950's has been completely remodeled and is located on Bay Street in historic New Plymouth. It is air conditioned, has Bahamian Island Cable 32 inch flatscreen TV, High speed wireless internet.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 431950vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Green Turtle Cay

Located in Green Turtle Cay, this holiday home is on the beach. Treasure Cay Golf Course and Treasure Cay Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gillam Bay and Coco Bay. With scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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New Plymouth, Green Turtle Cay, Abaco Bahamas

What's nearby

  • Albert Lowe Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gillam Bay - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Coco Bay - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Treasure Cay Beach - 33 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Treasure Cay Marina - 37 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Treasure Cay (TCB) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wrecking Tree - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pineapple Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Treasure Sands Club - ‬101 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Roger Bar & Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tranquil Turtle - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CAPTAIN SAM's - WATERFRONT with 75' Private Dock pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at CAPTAIN SAM's - WATERFRONT with 75' Private Dock ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at CAPTAIN SAM's - WATERFRONT with 75' Private Dock ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CAPTAIN SAM's - WATERFRONT with 75' Private Dock ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is CAPTAIN SAM's - WATERFRONT with 75' Private Dock located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Albert Lowe Museum and Gillam Bay. Coco Bay is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Great stay

Marilyn & Maggie were great host! The house is in a great location downtown with a great view of the water & boat dock. We would stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bretta C.

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

Second time in Cap'n Sam's

Love the quaintness and the location of this property. We had a great stay and will definitely be returning. Everything is as described. Great communication with the host also.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracie M.

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

GTC Getaway.

Great location for our trip. The house was close to everything we wanted experience. The house was good for 4 adults. Dock is across the street easy access to your boat if you bring one.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DALE H.

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

PHENOMENAL visit to GTC!

Everything was great and the people of GTC are AWESOME! The property is a 2 bed/1 bath home on Settlement Creek in New Plymouth. EVERYTHING in town is within walking distance, but we still tooled around in the golf cart. The host Marilyn was warm and welcoming and we felt more like we were visiting with distant, out-of-town family. Once greeted, she let us know where to find her - if we needed anything - but being a small town we did run into her. All was swell and she made it so welcoming! The home was neat and clean and had everything one could want for an easy. relaxing DIY 'away from it all' [meaning - no 'resorts'!], off the beaten track vacation. The locals of GTC could not be any friendlier and we met many new friends! Let's just say this ... WE'LL BE BACK!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly F.

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

Great Vacation

This was our first time staying in an island “town”. It was different and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Every day we met more locals and they made us feel right at home. Two of them went fishing with us on different days and it was such an original experience. The house was perfect for the two of us and very cozy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige G.

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

Great location in the heart of New Plymouth

Quaint and historic home in the heart of New Plymouth. Restaurants, groceries, and wine available within walking distance. Golf cart mode of transportation is always fun! An enjoyable stay on Green Turtle Cay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

😊

It was great! Hope to be back soon
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Clean and neat. On Main Street.

Without water and power for two days due to the previous hurricane . It would have been nice to have a generator for those times.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake A.

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

Perfect

Perfect stay, perfect trip. Marilyn and Maggie are great hosts. The house is perfectly located. We had a blast, and we will be back again. Thanks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario R.

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

Great Location

Cap’n Sams is located right in the heart of Green Turtle’s town, New Plymouth. Walking distance to many restaurants and bars and just a short golf cart ride (included with rental), to everything else GTC has to offer. The home also comes with a dock so bring your boat (3’ MLW). Sleeps 4 comfortably and the AC is ice cold.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

Great location, free golf cart, and amazing people!

Really enjoyed the convenience of the location. Right downtown in New Plymouth with a dock within steps of your front door. We had a boat rental so it was perfect location for us. The golf cart was a huge bonus however you can pretty much walk to any of the shops and restaurants in New Plymouth within minutes. What an amazing island, we can't wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James I.

Lovely New Plymouth Town, Green Turtle Cay Historic Cottage

Lovely little cottage with New Plymouth water front view and dock. Everything you need for a nice quiet stay on Green Turtle Cay. A nice view of the waterfront and ferry landing makes for interesting time on the comfortable enclosed porch watching the boats come in and out of New Plymouth. Very quiet and comfortable. Golf cart makes everything on the island easy to get to and location makes the stay fun and interesting as well and convenient. Owners are on the island and any problem or question is addressed immediately. Very nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ini D.

We keep coming back for more...

As if location wasn't enough to make Cap'n Sam's Cottage the perfect choice, their hospitality is always first class. A cozy cottage with comfortable beds after a long day on the boat and cold A/C with all the amenities you will need during your stay. Dockage for our boat right out front makes this an obvious choice for us. Within walking distance to customs, shopping & restaurants in town. Booked again for 5th year in a row.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

not fancy, but we love it, just finished our third visit and have booked for next year

we love GTC. This year, Marilyn met us at the ferry, gave us both hugs, and said "welcome home". We love the fact that GTC has no-one up in your face trying to sell you dodgy stuff, no beggars, no litter and no crime. Y'all can walk around at 3am in perfect safety. Never had a bad meal. Its a little more expensive than Florida ( no more expensive than Nova Scotia) but this is not significant for us. Best beaches in Abaco, no crowds, great fishing
Stayed 33 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Great location, perfect accomodation!

We have been coming to Green Turtle Cay for over a decade but have never stayed in town before. We chose Cap n Sam's based on its location on the waterfront in town and the fact it also had a private dock where we could keep a rental boat if desired. We throughly enjoyed the property, it had all the ammenties one would need to cook if so desired including a grill. The house was perfect for 2 adults and was nicely furnished. We loved our stay so much we booked a trip back next year! Thank you Marilyn and Jim and your team for making our stay so wonderful! Jason & Jen
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

As always, GTC & the Abaco's is great

This is a wonderful house, dead in the middle of town. Everything works well. Bar b que is typical Bahamas, but works fine. The house is cute, yet functional for 4. We loved the personalized service from Marilyn too. Met us at the ferry dock (50 yards away) & helped with all our little bags. Definitely will be staying again. Thanks again Capt Gary, Ft Lauderdale FL
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
This home belonged to an ambitious Sea Captain who loved the sea. He and his wife loved this home and took great care of it. You can feel the history as soon as you walk in the door. Come experience why we have many repeat guests here at Cap'n Sam's.
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10/10 Excellent

Ini D.

Great location & views!

Capt n' Sam's is out favorite place to stay on GTC; our 3rd year back & already reserved for 2018! Marilyn & her team are great host. Greeting us at the dock & helping us unload our boat. They had the house ready with fresh flowers, a/c running & golf cart ready to take off in. Freshly remodeled with nice nautical feel -- it was perfect. As always a/c was cold & comfortable beds after being out on the water. Walking distance to our favorite restaurants, shopping, site seeing & sun sets or take the cart to explore the island. Sat at the dock every night enjoying the views. Our 28 foot boat had no trouble getting in or out, even in low tide. Nice cleaning table to clean your catch of the day. The place to stay -- especially if you have a boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
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10/10 Excellent

William F.

Green Turtle Cay is fantastic!

We had never been to Bahamas before and we were a little intimidated about renting an unknown property in another country but the owners/staff of Capt. Sam house made it a breeze. We flew into Treasure Cay, took a 5 minute taxi ride to the Green Turtle Ferry, and a 10 minute ferry ride to the island.( Ferries are proudly reliable and frequent) and we were met at the dock by Marilyn and Sam to take us to the house which was only 100 yards away. They showed us the necessities of the house and got us our golf cart ( very helpful). House is nicely decorated and had all the luxuries of home like cable TV, wifi, air conditioning and cooking utensils. We took the golf cart to multiple gorgeous beaches daily and explored every nook and cranny of the island. Groceries were easily available although pricey compared to US. Many great restaurants to choose from. Being in New Plymouth was fun as we got to see all the goings on of the small town. Best part of the trip was how friendly all the GTC people are. We will be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2020
It certainly was our pleasure to have you as our guests. We pride ourselves on providing the best experience possible for all who visit, and it seems that we accomplished that with you. Thank you for taking the time to review our property. Reviews are what drives our business. As far as returning to our island.....we'll be waiting!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very Special Cottage, Island and People!

Our recent family vacation memories often get me thru daily stressful days. Just have to close my eyes and I'm back having my morning coffee on the front steps of Captain Sam's Home....waving and morning greetings from all the locals who walk by. There is a delightful easy activity at the nearby ferry and I enjoy being a part of it so much. This was our 3rd vacation to Green Turtle Cay and always stayed at Captain Sam's Home...and always will! The owners Marilyn and Jim make sure everything is perfect for our stay. And their team member Sam assists us with any of our needs plus by far the happiest person I've ever met. Every single time he greets you, he wishes you a "Super Duper Day! And that is exactly how you feel staying there. The home is just wonderful with a living room in front filled with windows and great light, two very comfortable bedrooms, large dining room table, back patio with BBQ grill, and very well stocked kitchen. We completely make ourselves at home and so easy to do there. Kitchen has all that we need to prepare the daily conch and lobster that we catch ourselves or purchase from the local fisherman that we now consider friends. Or we hop on our convenient golf cart that comes with the rental of home and head to the local grocery stores in town to decide what is for dinner tonight. We love the grocers, Sid's, Lowe's and Curry Grocery Stores. They take such great care of their customers. Or we decide to walk right over to Harvey's restaurant or The Wrecking Tree for "Fried Chicken in a Bag"- yes, just say yes and order it! Yum! Or even talk to our Super Duper Sam and his Mother will prepare a real local dinner of Fried Conch, Peas and Rice and my ultimate favorite Macaroni and Cheese. It is worth every single penny! We highly recommend Captain Sam's House to everyone we know. It is the most special place as you rent the home and golf cart to explore the gorgeous island but you get so much more...you become part of the island life and the people.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. The waterfront location of Cap'n Sam's is ideal for people watching and chatting with the locals. It is our fondest wish that all of our guests have an enjoyable stay. We strive to provide the best accommodations; with a focus on a clean, friendly atmosphere . We hope that you will consider us for your next Green Turtle Cay vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

Absolutely what we needed - perfect setup

My trip was a father/son fishing vacation. I rented a 21' center console from Sunset Marine which was less than a mile away, and tied it right up at the Cap'n Sam's dock. It could not get more convenient than what we experienced. The house was clean and cozy. Kitchen was well equipped, and we sure cooked a lot of fresh fish. I won't say much about the fishing here because I would like it to remain "unspoiled" but on this my 2nd trip to GTC, I would say one of the best fishing trips ever. Having the Golf Cart was a great bonus, because when you are out on the boat from 7am to 5pm, the last thing you want to do is get back on it to go for a drink or dinner. The location of the house doesn't really even require the golf cart though - so much right within walking distance but even if you don't get a boat, the golf cart can bring you to countless world-class picturesque beaches that you would probably have all to yourself. The locals are very nice friendly people. I have never felt threatened or uncomfortable in GTC - all great people.
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10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Excellent Stay at Cap'n Sam's

We stayed at this lovely cottage on the waterfront during the New Year's week. It has everything you could possibly need for a one week stay. It has a convenient porch from which to see all the activity in the harbor and a private dock. During our stay we enjoyed watching the Junkanoo parade from our door step. It also has a full kitchen with newer appliances and enough dishware for a small family. It was a warm winter so the air conditioning was on and it worked fine. We were also able to use the WIFI and cable TV provided to our satisfaction. We found the location was perfect for a first visit to New Plymouth within easy walking distance to restaurants and the small grocery stores in town. The golf cart included in the rental is HUGE. It is the main means of transportation on the island and your only way of visiting the best beaches on Green Turtle Cay. It would cost you $250-300 to rent one for one week so the fact that it is included in the rental is a blessing. The owner is very personable and made sure the cottage was in good condition before we arrived. We highly recommend Cap'n Sams to anyone visiting the island.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
We are so glad that you enjoyed your visit to our beautiful island. The holidays are always a fun time to visit Green Turtle Cay. We strive to provide excellent accommodations at reasonable prices and pride ourselves in making sure that all is well with our guests. We would love to have you as our guests again if your travels happen to bring you back to our little part of the world.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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Just what we were looking for......

Just an awesome experience from start to finish. Before we left our house, we had plenty of available support for all island info via email or telephone from the owner/staff, and were able to help us set up the things we wanted to do there. Jumped off the ferry at the GTC public dock and walked the 100 feet to the front door of the cottage which had been very well-prepared for our arrival. The cottage had everything we needed to enjoy our week there, including superb air conditioning and a nice golf cart at our disposal for transportation all over the island. The residence was very clean, and is fully equipped for a nice standard of living. There is staff present next door during the daytime, and are very accommodating for any questions, needs or problems we may have. The private boat dock right out the front door is a true gem of a feature, enabling us to be on the water in just minutes after closing the front door. The island residents are very friendly and social, the food at the local restaurants is outstanding, and everything is a short walk from the cottage. There is no doubt that we will return to GTC, and when we do Capt'n Sam's Cottage is where we will put our feet up for another week.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Cap'n Sam's; it has always been our goal to provide a memorable experience to our guests as evident in our commitment to clean properties and friendly atmosphere. We have several guests who do return each year and stay in our properties each year, therefor, ..."We'll be waiting"

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I am a senior citizen who loves the island and it's people

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