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Charming and Secluded Home on the Bay with Fresh Water Pool, Dock, Views.

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Exterior
Large 46 ft long livingroom, dining room and game area
Studio has a queen murphy bed with a half bath..french doors open to a balcony .
One of two master bedrooms with vaulted ceilings,full bath and outside deck.
2nd master with bath, can be rented with apt.downstairs, has a private entrance.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 103500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Berry Islands, Great Harbour Cay
  • Teen Beach
  • Serenity Bay Beach
  • Castaway Family Beach
  • Great Harbour Cay (GHC)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3 Queen Bed

Soap · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming and Secluded Home on the Bay with Fresh Water Pool, Dock, Views.

Seaside Cottage is a unique 3,500 sq . ft. home located on a peninsula on a quiet harbour in the middle of a 6 mile long private island. A perfect get away situated in a wooded lot, 45 feet above the water. The house has quarry tile floors, bright tropical furnishing and a fully appointed large new kitchen with granite counters.The house has spacious bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, private baths and ceiling fans. French doors open out onto three spacious decks.

The kitchen is open onto a great room which looks out over the water. French doors open out onto 3 sun decks which adjoin another deck surrounding a beautiful fresh water pool.

The 60 ft. long deep water dock provides dockage for boats up to 50 feet in length. You can spend the day reading by the pool or taking a nap in the hammock by the shady waterside woods surrounded by native trees and wild orchids. Watch and feed the tropical fish at the dock. Bird watchers will delight in the numerous hummingbirds, heron's and cranes.

Ammenities:: Car and Boat rental is available to visit nearby uninhabited island where you may find some ruins of a 18th century old English village, or see the splendor of our many blue holes.
Visit one of our beach front caves or see the spectacular views of the island from the high cliffs or at low tide you can walk the flats for shells and sand dollars.You have satellite TV, Blue Ray player and movies, Phone, and WIFI for your convience. For recreation we have a competition pool table, kayaks and many games, puzzles and books.

THE HOUSE CAN BE RENTED IN MANY DIFFERENT WAYS:
The whole house can be rented as a 4 BR 3.5 Bath for $650 per night, or you can rent just the upstairs, 3BR 2.5 Bath for $550 per night.. ( This option is only available in April, May , or Sept.) You can also just rent the downstairs (Anglers Roost ) 1 BR Apt with full kichen, bath, fouton in living area and queen bed and a twin bed in the bedroom and large deck outside for $175 per night. The 1 BR apt can also be combined witih a master king bedroom upstairs with full bath and private entrance for a total of $275 per night. ( this is only available in April, May and Sept. ) Dockage is free with rental but dock elec. is not.

There is also a 1 BR OCEAN FRONT VILLA ( see photos ) for $165 per night.

Transportation:: The following can be arranged for you: rental car, rental boat, bone fishing guide, sport fishing guide, snorkeling and diving, FREE unlimited golfing on our 9-hole course. Flights are available into Nassau, With connections to Great Harbour. Their are schedule flights and charters available out of Ft. Lauderdale direct to GHC . This is a one hour flight .We have several restaurant serving American and Bahamian cuisine. A full service marina is also available with RO water and Ice.

There are many ways the home can be rented: The whole home with 4BR, 3.5 Bath can be rented for $650 per night , or you can rent only the upstairs of the house with 3 BR, 2.5 bath for $550 per night.. ( this option is only available in April, May or Sept. )The downstairs full one bedroom apartment that consists of a bedroom with queen bed, full bath, kitchen , small living area with queen fouton and outdoor deck can be rented separately for $175 per night or it can be joined with one of the upstairs king master bedroom with full bath and private entrance for a total price of $275 per night. (The apt is (only available in April , May or Sept. )Regardless of what you choose, you will be the only guests . We do not rent both the house and the apt at the same time. The downstairs apt. is pictured in 4 photos after the picture of the pool.





We have a 4,800 ft. airstrip with port of entry services. Two flights daily from Nassau. Along with a regular charter flight services from Ft. Lauderdale and Miami.





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Property manager

Ruthann

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed on the outside decks

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Great Harbour Cay

Located in Great Harbour Cay, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Local points of interest include Lucayan Archipelago. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Berry Islands, Great Harbour Cay

Restaurants

  • Tropic Like It’s Hot
  • White Water
  • The Beach Club
  • Floating Bar
  • Coolimae's

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming and Secluded Home on the Bay with Fresh Water Pool, Dock, Views. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Charming and Secluded Home on the Bay with Fresh Water Pool, Dock, Views. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming and Secluded Home on the Bay with Fresh Water Pool, Dock, Views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming and Secluded Home on the Bay with Fresh Water Pool, Dock, Views.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming and Secluded Home on the Bay with Fresh Water Pool, Dock, Views. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lucayan Archipelago.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Fantastic Oasis

It's a great spot for boaters - the dock and fish cleaning station are perfect. Nice having the pool to cool off in after a long day fishing and diving. The house is spacious, and kitchen is great for cooking up the days catch. Bedrooms are ample and comfortable. Ruth is a great host and we really enjoyed spending time with her listening about all her great stories about the islands.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

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

Our new favorite

This has become our favorite rental in the Bahamas. We live in Miami and make several trips in our boat each year. The dock set up is top notch. The house is comfortable, well located and appointed, and has a beautiful view. The kids loved the pool. Ruthann is a Bahamas veteran and will help you with anything you ask. She is well organized and reliable. We are already talking about next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Jeff V.

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

Sea Side Cottage

RuthAnn is a long time resident of Great Harbour and has a lot of experience renting this property. She was there when we arrived and gave us a lengthy tour of the house and facilities and explained how things worked there. We traveled with another family on two boats and this property accommodated us all very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

Wonderful Getaway from it all!!

We love Great Harbour Cay and Ruthann’s place is perfect for families and boaters!! She is very helpful and responsive to questions. She loves her property and it shows! We had a wonderful time. :)
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

An amazing week in paradise with an amazing host!

I knew after hanging up the phone with Ruthann that this was going to be an outstanding vacation, it started with our host picking us up at the airport , something we certainly didn't expect, she had bicycles, kayaks, fishing gear and nearly anything you would want that you were unable to bring over on your own to the island. our host took us on a guided kayak tour of the infamous shark Creek were we saw wildlife in and out of the water and tons of sunshine. When we would return from a day at the beach we would find ourselves floating in her freshwater swimming pool with a cold beer in hand, and at night we would fire up her stainless grill and throw a slab of meat on for dinner, if it's fish you want, she'll take you to the dock where her friends have an abundance of fresh fish caught daily as well as fresh Conch. We spent our time fishing off her dock which couldn't of been more than 25 steps from our cottage, we caught plenty of fish, Snapper, Grouper and Parrot Fish, We did rent a jeep that she reserved for us at the marina for the week of our stay ...$40 daily. My wife and I have flown or airplane in to many of the Bahama out islands but Great Harbor Cay is by far our favorite to date, the beaches are the most Beautiful beaches we've seen to date and the residents of the island were very accommodating as they have been freinds of Ruthann's most of their lives. Ruthann was a great host and now a great friend, we would like to return In May and do a little more fishing off that dock! Thanks Ruthann! for a wonderful experience, your a sweetheart! Dan &Tracy Fort Myers, Fl
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

A comfortable retreat, fully equipped house with great access to marina, harbor.

The house comfortably slept our family of four with room to spare. The kitchen is fully equipped, and the owner Ruthan went to great lengths to provide us with all the gear we needed--kayaks, bikes, even fishing rods so our son could fish off the dock. The home is clean and the pool a great place to cool off after a hot day at the beaches. Ruthan also served as our tour guide extraordinare on the island. She was a wealth of information on the best places to kayak, the best beaches, where to eat and where to shell. I would highly recommend a stay at Ruthan's home, the combination of the owner's customer service and privacy of the large home is ideal for a Bahamian retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

My Happy Place :)

I wanted to write another review for Ruth Ann's villa as I have stayed two times since my first review. I HIGHLY reccomend her villa to any couple who is looking for a quiet beach getaway. GHC is a hidden gem in the Bahamas and I would go no where else for a tropical vacation. As always the villa was clean and homey and the complex is always quiet when we've been there. You have the beaches to yourself almost all the timeand just to be honest there is just no place like it. The people are wonderful & friendly and I just miss this place everyday. :) Ruth Ann is a great host who always takes great care of us. This place is worth the trouble to get to hands down bet vacation I have ever had... I am so glad I found GHC give it a try!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great Harbour, Great House, Great Hostess!

What a wonderful vacation. The property located on the bay with easy ocean access, comfortably accommodated three families with children and two boats with room to spare. The kitchen (new remodel-not shown in pics) and house are fully equipped. Great fish cleaning station, BBQ grill and pool. Ruth Ann is the consummate hostess. She is so generous and always ready to inform you of the upcoming island events, nightly activities, and must see nearby attractions. We highly recommend her place for boaters and fishing families. We have stayed at her property on several occasions going back 12 years and will be back soon!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

The Marrero s and friends

All I can say is amazing, incredible and the owner, Ruth Ann Reichert made my group so at home and provided info and even got us a rental vehicle for our use before we arrived. She and her house was amazing. The Great party for my group was there was a pool, a billard table, and docking for our boats and for our kids to fish. This place is awesome and had every thing a family or fisherman could and would need.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

HEAVEN

We stayed at Ruth Ann's little villa & had an absolutely wonderful vacation. We have been to GHC many times, usually staying in a house on the beach. This place is comfortable and cozy perfect for a couple. I loved the loft and the comfy bed and the shower in the bathroom was excellent. Ruth Ann is a great lady and what I can I say I fell in love with GHC years ago and I just need to come back! I would definitely recommend her place and her home also.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

WOW! Great property and excellent hostess!

We had 6 adults and a 4 year old in the house for a New Year's trip. There was plenty of room in the house, the WIFI worked and Ruthann went out of her way to get some remodeling done before we arrived. The house is great, but the best part is the hostess - Ruthann is awesome. She was waiting for us at the airport, already had our rental jeeps at the house waiting on us as well as people to help us get all of our stuff to the house. She was more than accommodating for everything possible, even inviting us to the island's NYE party! There are some steps around the house, so it may not be perfect for older guests. Excellent dock and pool with very quiet surroundings. Highly recommended!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Wow!

We arrived with Brent and Nicky and I have to think they had only three stars pop up by accident. We stayed almost a week and really enjoyed Ruth Ann's piece of paradise. Great hostess. House has everything you need. No water restrictions - cold A/C, plenty of beds. Already planning two trips for next year. Can't wait!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Great Stay

Our group with three boats arrived on Fathers day, the place was great, plenty of room for three boats. The house was spacious, and had plenty of room for all 10 of us. Ruthann met us there and went over everything, was very helpfull on what and where to go. She also gave us an island tour and took us to a great place for dinner. We are all looking forward to future stays at this location.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lorie M.

Awesome home!

Awesome home! Ruth Ann is a great host! The home is clean and well maintained. The fishing was great and kayaking awesome! The most beautiful beaches I have ever seen- crystal clear water. The pool was nice in the afternoon. I highly recommend Ruth Ann's if you are visiting Great Harbor
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

What an amazing experience!

Having just returned to Miami from the Berry Islands our group has nothing but great memories! Having a large group of 19 people Ruthann was able to get us in touch with other home owners on the island to ensure we were all set for our trip. The help was invaluable while trying to organize such a group. The Seaside Cottage is exactly as the photos look. A charming house right on the water with it's own pool and bar as well!! We used this house as our main base having up to 19 people comfortably entertained in the house. Ruthann organized a local meal for us prepared right there in her kitchen. Fresh lobster and fish was a great experience for our whole team. The cottage was very clean and fully equiped for all of our needs. Internet, plenty of fresh towels, toilet paper etc everything you could need for a comfortable stay. The dock in the back yard proved invaluable as well as this was our main pickup point for our excursions to the neighboring island (another must do while on Great Harbour Cay).
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Our trip to Seaside Villas

The villa was very nice and clean. We enjoyed the restaurants, the beach and especially the people we met! We would recommend this area to our friends, and we hope to go back again soon!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sherree D.

Fantastic Place, excellent

OMG! We couldn't have asked for better accomodations. We had the lower villa and a master bedroom which were decorated pleasant and comfortable. The pool was fabulous because it was private. The tiki bar overlooking the bay was essential for enjoying a fine glass of wine and good friends. Now, about Ruth Ann, what a pleasant surprise. She was so helpful and informative about the islalnds and places to go, things to do. We plan to return asap! We recommend Ruth Ann to all our friends. All the resturants she recommended were wonderful. I don't know how to rate this but I would say excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Ann was the best host!

Arrived in our 40 foot sailboat and met our friends for the week. Plenty of deep water! The owner of the house, Ruth Ann was the best! Super accommodating . Great house lots of history.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie from Hilton Head S.C.

Ruthann was a gracious host. Available for everything from picking up at the airport to taking us out to hang out with her friends. The house was just what we needed. Very relaxing and secluded. Excellent snorkeling and kayaking. The boats came with the house rental. Also there were bikes available for us to use. The house was very clean and spacious. Nice people and a very nice property. When you arrive tell Ruthann I said hi
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place. Excellent location. Can't say enough good things about it.

We stayed there in 2010 for several nights. Crossed over by boat from Ft Lauderdale to do some fishing. The owner was a pleasure to deal with and a wonderful person. She was very gracious and helped us with our demanding schedule and never ending questions. The house was very clean and very well decorated. It is a beautiful place and had everything we needed. The amount of outside seating was a huge bonus along with the pool. It’s hard to find a place with the amount of dockage we need but this place held two 35' boats with ease. We spent everyday fishing on the east side of the island and at night rarely left the house. The water surrounding the island is absolutely stunning. The marina and the fuel dock are very close and the people were very great to deal with. Just cruising around Bullock's Harbour is a wonderful experience. The locals were very gracious and didn’t hesitate to give us some local fishing spots. Views from the house and the location can't be beat. If able I would return here several times a year. We can't wait to return.

About the host

Hosted by Ruthann

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Why they chose this property

I have cruised by boat in the Bahamas for many years and seen many island but when I came into Great Harbour , it was so beautiful and the people were so warm and friendly, I knew I was home.

What makes this property unique

Being on a 6 mile island that is only a mile wide at the widest point, allows you easy and fast access to beaches, harbour, shelling and exploring uninhabited areas within minnutes.

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