Dunwanderin-Historic Cottage in the Heart of Hope Town w/dock
Delightful historic cottage located in the center of Hope Town just steps away from the coffee house. This newly restored cottage is simple yet elegant, and within walking distance of the beach, shops and restaurants. Downstairs is a queen-size bed and half bath. Upstairs is a queen-size bedroom, bedroom with day bed and trundle (great for kids), and a shared bathroom. Ideally, this home is perfect for four adults and two kids; or five adults.
Weekly rates range from $2150 - $2300 *Rates are determined by number of people and seasons. Rates are subject to change and/or adjust even after rentals begin if the number of guests change.
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Property manager
Elbow Cay Properties
Languages
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About the area
Hope Town
Located in Hope Town, this holiday home is near the beach. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Is Dunwanderin-Historic Cottage in the Heart of Hope Town w/dock pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Dunwanderin-Historic Cottage in the Heart of Hope Town w/dock?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dunwanderin-Historic Cottage in the Heart of Hope Town w/dock?
Checkout is at 9:30 AM.
Where is Dunwanderin-Historic Cottage in the Heart of Hope Town w/dock located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Wyannie Malone Museum. Hope Town Lighthouse is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great stay in Hope Town. Everything we needed for a week stay and would gladly return.
Josh C.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent
A guest from Nassau, NPR
6 Aug 2025
Dunwandering
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:
Perfect location, great amenities.
We had a wonderful stay in Hope Town. Everything about the house was great! So quaint and interesting. The art on the walls was local and so pleasing to look at it. A well loved and taken care of house!
Mindy S.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Nick T.
16 Jul 2025
Perfect charm for the perfect location
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:
Dunwanderin was a charmingly restored historic landmark. Every space thoughtfully curated that made our vacation home the perfect getaway.
Nick T.
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10/10 Excellent
Maureen O F.
15 Apr 2025
Ideal Cottage!
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:
Dunwanderin is a lovely cottage with all the amenities. Kitchen is easy to work in. The outside space is magical with plenty of seating and very refreshing in the late afternoon. The outside shower was one of the best ever used. Overall great house to reset.
Maureen O F.
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10/10 Excellent
Sharon M.
22 Apr 2024
Donwanderin
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:
The best ever.
Sharon M.
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10/10 Excellent
Michael H.
2 Jul 2022
Nice Little Cottage with Great Location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
Dunwanderin' is a nice little cottage located in the middle of town. All the amenities for pleasant stay and property personnel met us at the dock showed us to the cottage.
Michael H.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Stephnie W., Corte Madera
28 Nov 2017
Elbow Cay was a delight
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:
The house is charming and we especially enjoyed that library of books, well stocked kicthen for our thanksgiving feast preparations, and the large outdoor table. Cant beat the location unless you are interested in a view.
Stephnie W.
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10/10 Excellent
Jean J.
27 Apr 2023
Cute, cute, cute!
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:
You will love this quaint cottage situated right behind Vernon’s! The inside is perfectly decorated and very clean. The outside has a secluded deck with a table large enough for your family to enjoy. We only wished it had a front porch to people watch and mirrors in the bedrooms (also in need of a full length mirror). We all said we would stay here again in a heartbeat!!!
Jean J.
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10/10 Excellent
Tim H.
11 Aug 2019
Elbow cay experience
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:
Great location. Easy to work with. Fully equipped. Nice place. Loved the outdoor shower. Rental has an issue with the upstairs air conditioner leaking over the downstairs slider. Also has evidence of water damage outside the upstairs shower that has caused the siding to warp in the upstairs bedroom. Informed them and they said they would be fixed. Overall good experience. Thanks.
Tim H.
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10/10 Excellent
Jane M.
30 Jul 2024
Perfect location, historical home
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:
Loved Dunwanderin. This home is adorable and centered in the heart of Hope Town. Very well appointed and clean with beautiful Bahamian furnishings and colors. Comfortable and well equipped. One of our favorite spots in paradise.
Jane M.
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10/10 Excellent
Ashley K.
17 Jul 2024
Great Value for Elbow Cay
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:
Great little cottage in Hope Town. My family of 5 stayed there and was comfortable. Only downside is the single shower. Everything else was great.
Ashley K.
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10/10 Excellent
Nuala W.
20 Jun 2024
Fabulous house and location
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 nearly 3 weeks in Dunwanderin and loved every minute. It is one of the houses which survived the hurricane and is full of history and charming details. It is comfortable and very well provided. The little patio deck outside was lovely particularly in the early morning and evening. Although it doesn't have a 'view' as such, it is close to everything in Hope Town, and there are views in every direction within a few yards of stepping outside. Captain Jack's is just round the corner and Vernon's Grocery right behind. You can view the sunset within a few minutes walk to the kissing seat, and the ocean a short walk to the east, with a wonderful beach to swim in. The Lower Dock is very close and you can get the free shuttle over to the Lighthouse marina very easily. The Elbow Cay office was round the corner, so very easy to sort anything out and arrange help at departure! They couldn't have been more helpful. We would love to return - and Dunwanderin would be our first choice.
Nuala W.
Stayed 18 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Patricia R.
22 May 2024
Great house and location
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:
This was our first time staying at Dunwanderin. It was a great house and location is perfect. We would definetly stay there again. Elbow Cay Properties is always great to deal with.
Patricia R.
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10/10 Excellent
Jamison G.
2 May 2024
Charming and Cozy!
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 lovely time at this property for our stay on Marsh Harbour. It was extremely close to the dock so getting our stuff into the house was very easy. The house was very warm and cozy and had everything we needed in it. The back porch was our favorite part, surrounded by trees and beautiful flowers.
Jamison G.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Constance Z.
29 Apr 2024
Perfect Escape!
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:
Location is perfect for being in the heart of town right on Lovers Lane. Night jasmine welcomes you into the house in the evenings and the back deck is surrounded by beautiful hibiscus. Definitely plan to stay here again soon!
Constance Z.
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10/10 Excellent
meigen m.
17 Apr 2024
Sweet cottage in Hopetown
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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 family of 4 had a lovely stay at Dunwanderin. It’s right in the gated settlement area and an easy walk to the beach, restaurants, shops & groceries. Everything worked well and the house is very charming. It is not a modern, large house, but that’s not what we were looking for. By far the best part of the home was the beautiful back patio and outdoor shower. I looked forward to showering under the beautiful bougainvillea and stars every night! Great water pressure and hot water! If I were to make a suggestion to the owners- put a queen size bed in the downstairs bedroom. We we a family of 4 with a teenage son and daughter. We put them in the upstairs bedrooms and took the downstairs for a little separation. The bed was a little small. The golf cart parking was a bit of a pain, but once you settle into the pace of Hopetown it’s no big deal. Wi-Fi was great. TV not so much, but we did not care.
meigen m.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Matthias S.
28 Mar 2024
Lovely stay at Dunwanderin
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 lovely time at Dunwanderin. The location is excellent in the middle of Hope Town and not too far from the beach, yet fairly quiet. The house is charming and perfect for a couple.
Matthias S.
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10/10 Excellent
Marie C., Cape Elizabeth, Maine
5 Mar 2024
207Mariec
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:
Adorable cottage in the middle of town. Close to gift shops and grocery store. Friendly neighbors and responsive hosts. Comfortable beds and furniture and the kitchen was very well equipped with high end pots and pans and spices. Very comfortable and a wonderful place to retire after long days. The outdoor shower was an added plus!
Marie C.
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10/10 Excellent
A guest from CORNWALL, ON
24 Jan 2024
10 days at Dunwanderin
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 time!
A guest from CORNWALL, ON
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10/10 Excellent
Wendy R.
20 Nov 2023
HopeTown
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 time. We have been to Hope town many time but we never stayed in the settlement. The house was PERFECT. It was 100% accommodating. The location was great and convenient to everywhere we went. I would definitely recommend Dunwanderin to my friends and family .
Wendy R.
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10/10 Excellent
Samuel G.
24 Jul 2023
A Real Lifesaver
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 VRBO sprung a leak and mid-week, we found ourselves in desperate need of accommodations for a family of6. Elbow Cay properties and Lory to the rescue!
Samuel G.
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10/10 Excellent
Shannan S.
22 May 2023
STOP WANDERING
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:
Perfect for our family of five. Our adult children had the upstairs floor to themselves complete with a full bath, yet funny how we all stood in line to take a shower in the outside cabana! House cozy and clean. Kitchen fully equipped. Conveniently located behind Vernon’s Grocery and Munchies. So close to Jack’s you can walk home after a few “Jackhammers”and not get lost! Our caretaker, Francois, was kind and courteous. Thanks to all for our stay. We shall return.
Shannan S.
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10/10 Excellent
A guest from Richmond, MA
30 Apr 2023
A wonderful cozy spot
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 time. The staff was fantastic and so friendly. Our luggage was lost and they helped make getting it back a breeze. There was a bit of weather and they took care of everything immediately. Just a wonderful experience in a wonderful place. Can’t wait to return.
A guest from Richmond, MA
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10/10 Excellent
Tobi I.
7 Jan 2023
Great Location!
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 kept our rental boat at the Lower Dock, swam in the Ocean very close to the rental, and took nightly walks. The outdoor shower was really convenient. Loved it!