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Whistling Duck: Private Oceanfront Cottage

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A covered porch with a view of the ocean, featuring a wooden deck, white railings, and wicker furniture.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, and a view of the ocean through a sliding glass door.
A coastal property with a beach, a pier, and several buildings.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a dining table with a decorative table runner, wicker chairs, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A beachfront property with a thatched-roof structure, a light blue house, and a sandy beach.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Clarence Town, Long Island
  • Place, St. Paul's Church
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Clarence Town Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Buckley's Settlement Church
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Deadman's Cay (LGI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Clarence Town

Located in Clarence Town, this cottage is on the beach. Clarence Town Marina and Dean's Blue Hole are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring.
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Clarence Town, Long Island

What's nearby

  • St. Paul's Church - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Clarence Town Marina - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Buckley's Settlement Church - 24 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Deadman's Cay Caves - 51 min drive - 55.3 km

Getting around

  • Deadman's Cay (LGI) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lloyd's Sporting Lounge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Outer Edge Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪outer edge grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Swamp Thing - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rowdy Boys' Bar & Grill at Winter Haven - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whistling Duck: Private Oceanfront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whistling Duck: Private Oceanfront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whistling Duck: Private Oceanfront Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whistling Duck: Private Oceanfront Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Clarence Town cottage is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from St. Paul's Church and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Clarence Town Marina. Dean's Blue Hole and Buckley's Settlement Church are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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. 36 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second visit and it was just as great as the first. Perfectly clean, property is beautiful. Pictures are accurate, don’t hesitate to stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our third trip to Whistling Duck. Still one of favorites in the Out Islands for a couple.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve always wanted to stay at this property, and we’re so glad we finally had the chance. The property is beautiful, and both the Duck and Pelican cottages are wonderful. They’re thoughtfully stocked with just about everything you could need, including very nice kayaks. While unfortunately we didn’t get to meet Peter and Pam, they made sure we had everything we needed for an awesome stay. Such a special spot on a beautiful bay.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing and remote

Spent an amazing 5 days and will definitely be going back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Honeymoon Vacation

We absolutely loved our stay at Whistling Duck! The views are absolutely amazing and our host was wonderful. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded Paradise

Whistling Duck is well-equipped and perfectly situated to accommodate your visit to Long Island. A peaceful, gorgeous setting with incredible hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

What a perfect place to unplug and truly relax. Great hosts, phenomenal location and a natural swimming pool of an ocean steps from the door. Truly a great spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful relaxing location!

The house and location was lovely, comfortable and exceeded our expectations. The house had everything we needed to relax and enjoy the quiet beach front and palapa. Great location! The hosts Peter and Pam were friendly and provided some great local knowledge to enhance our visit to Long Island.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved Whistling Duck!

Whistling Duck was great, loved the views and kayaking out front. Great communication with Peter and helpful tips for our trip. Long Island is a gem, beautiful spots and kind locals. Hope to visit again!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

The property is stunning, it even exceeded our expectations! The cottage has everything you need and the beautiful water right at your feet. The hosts Peter and Pam were welcoming and made our trip perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2nd Time at The Whistling Duck

We came back and stayed at the Whistling Duck. It is such a wonderful cottage directly on the water. It is comfortable and spotlessly clean. Peter was easy to work with and the host, Violet, is kind and wonderful. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best place in the Bahamas

Quiet, private, and perfect! Peter communicated to us tidbits about the island and weather that helped us in our planning. We would be glad to go there again and again!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfectly equipped, and had everything we needed. There were even some surprises, like a big Yeti cooler that we could take to the beach, and better than average cooking tools. We found the cottage to be a perfectly comfortable home base, with absolutely stunning, unbeatable views. Peter and Pam were so nice and helpful, even helping lead us to a grocery store upon our arrival to get provisions. It was an excellent experience, and we’d go back again just for the rustic simplicity of the island and its views, coupled with the comforts of that cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2026
The coolers are new! The zippers on the ones we had for the guests before we getting corroded very quickly, and were already seized after about a year. We're hoping that spending a little more money on the new coolers means that they'll last longer, we'll see. Arriving on a Sunday can make stopping for groceries a little harder. We were at the airport at the same time, happy to help show you an open store!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

days to relax

My wife and I had an incredible time on long island and Duck Whistle was comfortable, clean with beautiful views. We enjoyed our time relaxing, walking the beaches, having fresh fish, swimming and exploring. We would love to return in the near futures. Ken/Margo
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Most amazing time

It was perfect. Thank you to Peter for being an amazing host. Sitting at the waters edge every day was pure bliss.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Honeymoon Getaway

We had an absolutely amazing time at this cozy cottage on the water. The locals were friendly and accomodating; my wife has celiac and we had to explain what gluten was and how to avoid cross contamination, and they worked really hard to make sure her dishes were safe. The location of the cottage is absolutely amazing with beautiful water and reefs just a short kayak trip across the way. We just loved it.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little Piece of Paradise

Quiet,secluded,and beautiful. All the comforts of home in a very special setting.Not only were Peter(owner) and Violet(manager) great communicators, they were gracious and accommodating in every way.Swimming , snorkeling, kayaking or just relaxing on the front porch with a cup of coffee,this place had it all.I can't wait to return to this incredible island and the little cottage across the Cay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little gem on the sea

We had a wonderful stay at Peter and Pam’s cottage. Everything was as described. They were both here to welcome us and provided with a lot of useful information. Sleeping with the sound of the waves and crickets. We did not want to leave. Definitely recommend this little cottage on the sea!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise!

Our week long stay at Whistling Duck was nothing short of AMAZING! Pam was such a gracious host. She was full of helpful information. We spent the week exploring the island, going to some of the places she suggested. Took an afternoon kayak trip to the cay across the bay. Beautiful. The house has everything you need for a stay. Already planning our trip back to stay here! This is a beautiful cottage in a prime location on the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2025
Thanks for the excellent review. It was wonderful hosting you. Safe travels. Looking forward to seeing you again sometime. Best wishes, Pam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Immaculate

We exceeded any expectation we could have ever dreamed of having on our recent vacation to Long Island!! The Whistling Duck is an amazing location, Pam & Peter were so knowable about the island and pointed our adventures in every direction we didn’t even know we were able to take! If we ever make it back, we will staying for a couple weeks all at the Whistling Duck! Thank you Pam & Peter for your hospitality and foresight! -The Hatfields
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Cottage on private beach

1-bedroom cottage on the Atlantic coast with a soft sand private beach & crystal clear blue water. Beautiful property. Our host Violet was great - she picked us up, gave us a brief tour of the area, provided recommendations for restaurants, beaches & shops & was a terrific resource. Wifi worked perfectly, no glitches. Porches are great, although screens would help when mosquitos are around.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2023
Thanks for the review! Normally the onshore breeze keep the bugs away, but when the wind dies or comes from an unusual direction they can get bad, particularly near dusk. We usually just head inside when that happens. We're hoping to leave the porches open to the air, but feedback like this is valuable, and we may re-think screens if that seems to be the consensus.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolute heaven

This house is adorable first off. In perfect condition, extremely clean. The location….you CANNOT explain how beautiful it is here. The beach basically out the front door, the breeze, the view. If you want a place to relax and enjoy a beautiful island with no crowds, this is the island. The hosts Peter and Pam are more than helpful, we did not have a question unanswered. We appreciated them.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just beautiful

The house and furnishings were excellent and comfortable in every way. I wouldn't change a thing. But what I most enjoyed was the environment and location. From the two decks the views all day and all night were spectacular and engaging with the changing weather, light, colors, stars and wave action. The property is next to a less famous but more beautiful "blue hole" with coral and fish for snorkeling. We had to leave too soon.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise on Lochabar Beach

We just finished a 10 day stay at this charming cottage near Lochabar beach. From start to finish our stay was seamless. Peter the property owner and Violet the property manager were wonderful We had done research on the island before we arrived, but they were a wealth of knowledge. The cottage exceeded our expectations. It was very comfortably and the view was spectacular. From stargazing on the back deck to sitting on the front porch, feeling the ocean breezes we did not want to leave. This is a great location to visit different beaches, restaurants and sites on the island. We look forward to visiting this beautiful cottage again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2023
Thanks for the review! Glad to hear that you enjoyed the place as much as we do! Peter & Pam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We wrestled with leaving this review as we definitely plan to return and don't want to have to jockey for reservations! BUT, the hosts are wonderful and highly communicative, and Violet is an absolute gem! We stayed here 2 weeks after hostoric Hurricane Melissa passed through. Our trip did not go as planned, thanks to a gale force warning that was in place all week, as well as unexpected issues not related ot the cottage but the cottage itself was phenomenal and a welcome home base as we navigated our way through the week. Our flight off the island was cancelled, with no available flights until the next day, and Violet graciously allowed us to stay another night, otherwise we would've been sleeping on the floor at the airport! We are eager to return and experience Long Island when there isn't weather and supply issues & will absolutely be staying at Whistling Duck when we do!
Panoramic view from the deck off the bedroom
Snorkeling in the bay in front of Whistling Duck
Full moon rise from deck off bedroom
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2026
Too many good reviews on VRBO have already made it a little bit hard to book (particularly during the Jan-Mar timeframe, particularly at the last minute). Usually booking during hurricane season there is room for people who are willing to risk the potentially really bad weather. This can be a great time, because the weather in Jun-Nov can be wonderful when there are no tropical storms. But is it low tourist season, so many businesses have reduced operations. It depends what you're looking for. Long Island is normally pretty quiet with mostly empty beaches, but during low season it may be too quiet for some people. Sorry you had to see the gale force winds, but glad you still enjoyed the island enough to come back some time.
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