Papaya House Exuma on Spectacular Beach

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Papaya House Patio on very private beach

Love Beach...only 5 houses on the beach!

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 82500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Forbes Hill, Little Exuma, Exuma

Fowl Cay
Tropic of Cancer Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Little Exuma Beaches
‪8 min drive‬
George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.)
‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Main Floor Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Main floor bedroom en suite

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Spacious, modern home directly on one of the best beaches on the island -- only 4 other properties on the beach! Ideal get away from it all destination, yet with services nearby. Three large bedrooms with king beds and en suite bathrooms, all with views of the sea and sand. Fully equipped beach house in a tropical, peaceful, spectacular setting. Short drive to restaurants, sites and shopping. Connected by bridge to Great Exuma where the airport is located. There is a fourth small bedroom, with two twin beds.

Property manager

Jackie Ferris

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Forbes Hill

Located in Forbes Hill, this holiday home is on the beach. Rolletown Tombs and Hermitage Tomb are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lucayan Archipelago and Tropic of Cancer Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Forbes Hill, Little Exuma, Exuma

What's nearby

Salt Pond - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
Little Exuma Beaches - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
Rolletown Tombs - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
Tropic of Cancer Beach - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
Fowl Cay - 10 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪Haulover Bay Restaurant, Bar and Grill - ‬10 min drive
‪Santana's Grill Pit - ‬8 min drive
‪Santanna's Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
‪One 80 - ‬4 min drive
‪Club Arawak - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Papaya House Exuma on Spectacular Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Papaya House Exuma on Spectacular Beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Papaya House Exuma on Spectacular Beach ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Papaya House Exuma on Spectacular Beach located?

This Forbes Hill holiday home is on the beach, steps from Lucayan Archipelago and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tropic of Cancer Beach and Little Exuma Beaches. Salt Pond and Fowl Cay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

2 May, 2025

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

Great Vacation!

We had a fantastic time during our stay! The house was perfect and had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. The beach was absolutely stunning—just steps away. What really made our trip special was the property manager, Onike. She was incredibly kind, helpful, and always quick to respond if we had any questions. We truly felt taken care of from start to finish. Highly recommend this place and would love to return!

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sallie S.

2 Dec, 2024

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

Wonderful spot and house

Loved house and the beach it is on! We will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob J.

14 Oct, 2024

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

Really wonderful beach house

We absolutely loved the Papaya House! It was our 4th trip to Little Exuma and have tried a number of home, Papaya House did not disappoint! Location is perfect, the beach was tranquil and private, and the house was stocked full of beach gear and everything you need to relax for a while in paradise.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

19 Aug, 2024

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

Papaya House Exuma

We have stay here many times. Great house in good location. Jackie is a great host

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

31 Jul, 2024

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

Breathtaking

Absolutely beautiful property and beach. Locati

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

25 Jun, 2023

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

Perfect Beach

The location and beach of this home is perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantel F.

8 Aug, 2023

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

Amazing Family Trip

The Papaya House was amazing. Love Beach is as beautiful as it sounds. Despite the beauty of the house, my favorite part was being able to snorkel from the beach in front of the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

rod b.

27 Apr, 2022

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

Beautiful Beach

The house was very nice with plenty of space and beautiful views. We enjoyed sitting on the patio, the beautiful view and enjoyed the beach area.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle N.

3 Aug, 2024

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

Beautiful Quiet Getaway

I booked this house with the Exuma Outpost next door for our groom and bridal villa, and it was perfect. I had 5 people at Papaya House (8 people at Exuma Outpost). It was walkable, and we have the most spectacular view! It has the most beautiful beach I have ever seen. The rooms were nice and very spacious, and Onike, the house manager was available whenever we needed something. It is on Little Exuma, a bit further away from George Town, but we rented cars, purchased provisions ahead of time, and had chefs catered and dropped off food for the week. That allowed us to enjoy the property and beach as much as we can. We had a micro wedding on the island, and it was the most unforgettable experience, and we can’t wait to come back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

9 Aug, 2024

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

Absolute Perfection

This house and location is perfect. The beach and water could not be more breathtaking. And a night, I think you can see every star in the galaxy. You can snorkel right out in front of the house - we brought our own gear but the house had plenty of it, as well as floats, fishing equipment, chairs, umbrellas and absolutely everything you need to fully enjoy the stay. This our third trip to the Bahamas (second to Exuma), we always pay to check one cooler and one suitcase to bring frozen foods and dry goods, essentials. Highly recommend doing that but the Exuma Outpost has a good selection to fill in the blanks but some things are pretty pricey. We loved Papaya House and hope to return soon. One of our favorite vacations ever.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austyn S.

12 Jun, 2023

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

Most Beautiful Beach!!

We had some stormy weather and we were very thankful for the generator! The beach is the most beautiful on the island!! House is great too!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie I.

23 Jan, 2023

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

Paradise

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Papaya House. We will be back.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

10 Jul, 2023

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

Amazing home on beautiful Love Beach!

We had a great stay at the Papaya House! Had everything we needed and really appreciated having the generator! Onike was great while we were there and always responded quickly to any questions we had. Loved the location and the house with all the extras such as the kayaks, paddle board and floating mat! Can not wait to return to Exuma!

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

14 Apr, 2023

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

Best beach destination ever!

This is our second visit to Papaya House. Absolutely thrilled with the location, definitely not a place for partying and night life which we were not interested in…such a relaxing, pristine vacation to a safe and friendly small island. We have traveled over the years and visited some of the best beaches in the Caribbean and none are better than Love Beach. We will look forward to a return visit ASAP!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

16 Mar, 2023

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

Sheer Beauty

This place was awesome! Can’t imagine waking up to a more beautiful view. The house was super clean and stocked with everything you could possibly need for a fabulous week from games, to kayaks, to beach toys, etc. The owners and Onike were super helpful and friendly and answered all of our questions. I would definitely go back and stay at there again!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rami W.

17 Apr, 2023

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

Amazing House and Cove

The house was beyond our expectations. Videos and pictures of the cove doesn't do justice. You have to see it in person. Host was great, always responded right away. Didn't have any issues and everything was great. Can't wait stay at this house again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben P.

2 Apr, 2023

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

Ben Porter

We had the most wonderful week, the house is absolutely gorgeous amenities fantastic views spectacular every room has a breathtaking view when waking could not have been happier. Onike the property manager was very helpful and had great recommendations for us thank you again to home owners and everyone involved would highly recommend. Ben and Alicia Porter

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

26 Dec, 2021

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

Perfect view and location!

We had an incredible week at Papaya House! The house is comfortable and the view cannot be beat. Little Exuma is quiet and we loved visiting Tropic of Cancer beach (and the bar at the beach became a favorite as well...) and Coco Plum Beach but the beach at the house was our favorite. The screened pavillion was the perfect place for the kids to play and we enjoyed the terrace overlooking the ocean very much. The bedrooms were very nice sizes and the showers were awesome! It was great having water toys (kayak, blow up rafts, etc.) provided. We also loved having the telescope to star gaze at night. We hope to return!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jackie C.

10 Jun, 2021

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

Great Home

Great Home with all the things and amenities mentioned. Only problem was the TV was hard to figure out, also only one TV in the entire home. Some issues with the water reservoir, no phone connection in the house - I asked but didn't get a straight answer. Overall great location very private, but I think they need to work on the things mentioned.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

26 Jan, 2015

Beautiful

This house is amazing. The house is very well equipped with everything you could ever need. Very clean and very comfortable. The veiw from every room is breathtaking. The private beach is so amazing. With three rooms with all full baths and king size beds the house would easily accommodate three couples. King size beds were comfortable, sheets and towels were top notch also. The location is remote and privet yet very safe. Get a rental car and everything is easily accessible. You have everything thing you need to cook at home or your close enough to eat out. You won't be disappointed!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

1 Apr, 2016

Beyond our dreams

The Papaya House was everything we hoped for in a beach house/villa. All three King bedroom suites had views of the ocean, so the six of us were very happy. The beach was beautiful and private; pictures don't do justice to the scenery. We had quick and efficient communication with Jackie (owner) and on site assistance from John and Onike. Any questions were answered and all needs were met. We enjoyed boat tours to Thunderball grotto for snorkeling and Sandy Key to wander the beach. Santana's and Tropic Breeze were fantastic restaurants. We are have having food withdrawal without our daily lobster or seafood. We would recommend this location to friends and family.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2016

6/10 Okay

Angela F., Arlington heights, Ma

23 Nov, 2021

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Papaya House

We got to the house for check in for 4pm and the cleaners were still there until 6:30pm so we were unable to settle in. The AC and refrigerator did not work downstairs. The towels were still wet and floors still full of sand. This house is definitely a beautiful place with a gorgeous beach however we did not appreciate what we walked into after traveling all day.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Sylvain C.

2 Sept, 2022

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

The view from the House and the beachfront location are amazing

We really enjoyed our stay at Papaya House. The location, in beachfront and the view from the house are amazing. However, we had the feeling that the owners don't often spend time in the house and we had some issues with the equipment. We were not able to make the dish washer work properly, there was no cover on the trash can and the seal of the fridge was worn out. That said, the owner was very nice, very communicative, and compensated us for the inconvenience, which was very appreciated. The Property Manager was also very communicative and helpful. The location in Little Exuma is a bit far from George Town, but some may appreciate the quietness of the location. Overall, I recommend but I suggest the owner fix kitchen equipment first.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J.

4 Jun, 2019

Beautiful house on the best beach

We were looking for a peaceful retreat on the beach. What we got was a beautiful home located on the best beach on the island. Every room has ocean views. Loved the garden with the fresh vegetables and herbs. We made use of the newly built screened in porch too. Not very many homes have 2 master suites and this house offers 3! All facing the water with large sliding doors so you can fall asleep listening to the waves. We were far enough away from the airport that we decided to rent a car but found that the island is so small that nothing is far. The owners provided a book of suggestions for activities. This was extremely helpful. Thanks to this beautiful home and all of the little touches our dreams of a fabulous beach retreat vacation was by far exceeded!! Thank you!!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Cheryl E.

30 Jul, 2022

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

Best Beach

This beach is why we booked this house! And it did not disappoint. We’ve been to Exuma before and this is by far, one of our favorite beaches. We enjoyed snorkeling and even swam with a turtle in front of the house. The house needs some TLC. The kitchen is bright! Different from the posted pics. However, it still needs some updating. The bathroom showers are great, but some light fixtures were missing and dents/scuffs in the walls. We did have a septic issue while staying there. The manager was very responsive and worked with us to fix the problem, but we didn’t have water for almost 24 hours. The owners also responded to messages immediately and were apologetic. This house could be amazing with some updates and love.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jackie Ferris

Peter and Jackie live in Toronto with their adult children and dog, Blue. They have been fortunate to have travelled all over the world, but have never found a beach quite like this.

Why they chose this property

The most spectacular setting and beach we'd ever seen, and the house was modern, well decorated and well equipped.

What makes this property unique

Great combination of beach and sun with places to sit in the shade and just watch the water. Upstairs balcony off the bedrooms with rocking chairs is just about the best place to read in the world.

There are two double kayaks, a screened in Cabana and full sized laundry machines, as well as lots of water toys.