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Palm Cottage: 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Historic Cottage, 2 min walk from beach!

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Palm Cottage - A quaint, historic family home built in 1920.
Relax in the shade of our covered front porch.
A Bahamian Heritage Site celebrating 100 years!
A spacious kitchen equipped with everything you need for cooking and grilling.
Decorative touches from the garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Spanish Wells, Eleuthera
    Current Bay Beach
    12 min drive
    Ben Bay Beach
    108 min drive
    Preacher's Cave
    133 min drive
    North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)
    19 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

First Floor Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

First Floor Single Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Crib

Second Floor Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

First Floor Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Second Floor Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Palm Cottage: 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Historic Cottage, 2 min walk from beach!

This Historic Bahamian home is ideal for couples or families alike. Situated on a hill overlooking the turquoise waters, it comes equipped with an outdoor shower, outdoor dining & grill, and kid friendly items like travel crib, plastic kitchenware, games and toys. It features an eclectic collection of local artwork and is only a few minutes from the beautiful North side beach, restaurants and shopping. The large garden has a wide variety of plant life and tropical fruit trees.

The space

Nestled on the tiny island of Spanish Wells, Palm Cottage is the perfect getaway for travelers looking to enjoy the pristine beauty of our islands in a tranquil setting. This charming heritage site was constructed of resilient Abaco pine in 1920. Guests will have access to the entire home, including a master suite and guest bedroom on the ground floor, and a spacious guest bedroom with half bath on the upper floor. There is a open plan kitchen equipped with everything you need for cooking and grilling, a cozy living room for reading and relaxing and, of course, WiFi. The expansive garden is full of tropical plants and is yours to explore.

Take a tour of Palm Cottage on HGTV's series 'Bahamas Life', June 2020, Season 5, Episode 5: "Buying a Piece of History."


**Covid-19 - Travel Tips and Resources**

In an effort to provide you with the most up-to-date travel information as pertains to entering The Bahamas, I will be continually checking the requirements of the Bahamian government and posting them here. Covid-19 - Travel tips and Resources:

All visitors entering the country will be required to complete an electronic health visa, and will be required to present a COVID-19 PCR Swab Test with a negative result. The test must be taken within ten days of your travel date. Children under ten are not required to test.

Some additional helpful links...

https://www.bahamas.com/tourism-reopening

Here is link to the electronic Health Visa form:

https://travel.gov.bs/international

**Covid-19 - Cleaning Measures**

I have adopted some new policies to ensure I am providing the safest possible environment for you and your loved ones during your stay. I follow Airbnb’s enhanced cleaning protocol, which was developed with expert guidance. Here are a few highlights:

I sanitize high-touch surfaces, down to the doorknob.
I use cleaners and disinfectants approved by global health agencies, and I wear protective gear to help prevent cross-contamination.
I clean each room using extensive cleaning checklists.
I provide extra cleaning supplies (including disposable paper towels, disposable gloves, multi-surface cleaner, disinfectant wipes or spray, antibacterial hand sanitizer and extra hand soap), so you can clean as you stay.
All linens are changed between guests, washed at the highest temperature setting and thoroughly dried before storage.
I comply with local laws, including any additional safety or cleaning guidelines.

I hope that these measures will put your mind at ease throughout your stay, however if you have any questions about my cleaning practices please don't hesitate to ask.

Extra Info:

Rent a golf cart and easily explore our lovely three mile, by mile and half island at your leisure. A 4-seater is $50/day (or $250/week), and a 6-seater is $78.40/day. I am more than happy to reserve a golf cart for your stay...just let me know!

If you are flying into North Eleuthera airport, Pinder's Taxi Service charges $15/person (one way) to bring visitors to Spanish Wells. Simply contact them with your flight details (242-333-4068), and they will meet you at the airport. From there it's a 20 minute taxi ride to Gene's Bay dock, and then a further 5 minute water taxi over to Spanish Wells dock where I will meet you.

Please enquire about bringing your pets.

Property manager

Dede Brown

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Sea view

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Please enquire with host about pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Spanish Wells

Located in Spanish Wells, this cottage is near the beach. Government Dock and Fisherman's Dock are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pink Sand Beach and Lucayan Archipelago. With kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Spanish Wells, Eleuthera

What's nearby

  • Current Bay Beach - 12 min drive
  • Fisherman's Dock - 56 min drive
  • Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic - 57 min drive
  • Ben Bay Beach - 108 min drive
  • Tay Bay Beach - 117 min drive

Getting around

  • North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wreckers Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar bar & grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Eagles Landing - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Shipyard Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Budda's Snack Shack - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Palm Cottage: 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Historic Cottage, 2 min walk from beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Palm Cottage: 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Historic Cottage, 2 min walk from beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Palm Cottage: 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Historic Cottage, 2 min walk from beach! located?

This family-friendly Spanish Wells cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lucayan Archipelago and Ben Bay Beach. Briland's Blue Hole and Current Bay Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jamie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful island home
This was our second trip to Spanish Wells.. This home was absolutely precious.. great central location approximately 2 minutes from beach with beach views through most windows in the home.. front and back porches were so nice in morning and evenings.. grill was nice to have for afternoon grilling! The island is so beautiful, and has so many fun things to do. Locals are some of the sweetest in the Bahamas also! Dede was excellent with communication and check in/check out.. made everything so simple and stress free. Hope to return again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island living
Property is very centrally located with all ammenities close by. We walked to the beach everyday which was litterally down the street. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed. Dede was also very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

June R., Bahamas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary trip
Great house and location. Enjoyed every minute of it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wade C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and Calming
We have been coming to Spanish Wells for several years and this is the first time we stayed at Palm Cottage. The owner Dede met us at the dock and showed us the way to the house. It's a wonderful place that is just as the pictures represent. The pride of ownership shows as it was clean and very nicely decorated. Back deck was a great place for evening dinners. We will be back to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

peter w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable.
Very clean, very comfortable, close to the stunning beach and busy with real life harbor.

10/10 Excellent

Virgil A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental
Dede’s property is wonderfully located close to the beach and the dock. I fished on the dock numerous nights and caught a variety of species. The house has wonderful decor, and it felt very cozy. The kitchen had all the utensils needed to prepare meals for the family. Dede and Candida helped us with any questions and concerns that we had as well. Our daughter felt very comfortable and enjoyed cooking meals with us. Our friends who are native to Spanish wells also enjoyed the rental as well. Thank you Dede for sharing this spectacular home with us. God bless :) From the Filipino-American family with love.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bruno L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful welcoming house well decorated.
Lovely place. I will definitely come bath.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Dede Brown

Host profile image
My name is Dede Brown. I am a Bahamian, born in Freeport, Grand Bahama and raised in Nassau. I am a freelance artist practicing in the mediums of painting, sculpture, installation and photography and have been self employed since 2010. I have lived in Spanish Wells, Eleuthera for almost three years and I love it!


Why they chose this property

My two sisters and I purchased this property together in early 2019. We love the family islands of The Bahamas and wanted to invest in a property that reflected the old island charm that we grew up with and have always cherished. Palm Cottage has a lot of soul and character and is the perfect home for us to nurture, make our own and to share with others.

What makes this property unique

Palm Cottage is a very unique property on Spanish Wells as it's one of the few original homes still on the island. It was built in 1920 from Abaco pine, a very durable and resilient hardwood. The foundation is in pristine condition and the rooms are quite spacious. The property also has a large garden, with many tropical fruit trees and plants.

Languages:

English
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