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Hartswell swaps big-ticket attractions for the kind of R&R that will leave you feeling utterly rejuvenated. Ocean lovers will be in their element, with Hartswell vacation rentals boasting front row seats to Moriah Harbour Cay, one of the Caribbean's most beautiful national parks. You can also charter a boat and explore Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, a pristine marine sanctuary. Keep an eye out for Bahamian iguanas basking on the sand. For a change of scene, why not spend the day exploring Great Exuma? Just a 20-minute drive from Hartswell, George Town is brimming with Bahamian charm.
Stay in Hartswell and you'll be just steps from Cut Beach, a gorgeous stretch of sugar-white sand fringed by aquamarine water. With boats, kayaks, paddleboards and snorkeling gear available for hire, Hartswell vacation rentals make it easy to make a splash. If you're scuba-certified, it's hard to resist the call of Angelfish Blue Hole, a 400-foot-deep underwater chasm lit from above and brimming with vivid coral, rainbow-colored sea sponges and, of course, teeming schools of angelfish.
Winter is high season in the Exumas, when Hartswell lures a constant stream of sun seekers. Expect clear skies, calm water and balmy temperatures that hover around the 80s. Planning a winter getaway? Set right on the ocean, Hartswell vacation rentals make it easy to slip into Exuma time. From mimosa breakfasts to sunset BBQs, all you need to bring is the good company. Temperatures remain pleasant throughout the year. However, hurricanes can be a factor between June and November.
Hartswell is one of many communities in the Bahamas, a coral-based archipelago made up of around 700 islands. It backs onto Moriah Harbour Cay National Park, one of the Caribbean's most diverse marine sanctuaries. As well as some of the clearest water on the planet, it features a patchwork of low-lying sand dunes, pristine beaches, mangrove swamps and seagrass beds. For a quintessential Bahamian experience, don't miss the chance to snap selfies with 4-legged friends at Pig Beach. It's an easy drive from Hartswell and is guaranteed to get animal lovers squealing with delight.
Fly into George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.), the closest airport, located 15.1 mi (24.4 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you might consider flying into Stella Maris (SML-Estate Airstrip), which is 27.6 mi (44.4 km) away.
Our 2021 property listings offer a large selection of 170 vacation rentals around Hartswell. From 126 house rentals to 42 villa rentals, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends.