Escape to Sandy Palms, an expansive beachfront property on Exuma's renowned Hoopers Bay. Enjoy the spacious Great Room with a fully equipped kitchen and lounge area that leads to the sundeck with sea views. Unwind in one of four double or triple bedrooms, take a dip in the calm waters or kayak among green turtles.
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9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82025 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
LARGE 4 Bed/4Bath BEACHFRONT APARTMENT SLEEPS 8 and directly on HOOPERS BAY
Be our guests and enjoy our 4 double (or triple ) bedroom/ 4 bath/shower room of the entire upper floor of Sandy Palms which sleeps up to 9 guests. With the high cathedral ceilings, our beachfront property it is ideal for spacious family gatherings like Thanksgiving, Christmas/ New Year, Easter etc or special occasions. In addition for even larger groups, we offer our other, adjoined 2 room apartment on the Ground Floor with a Twin/King bedroom and Queen bed in the other room together with 2 shower rooms. See our other listing #3718460 for more details. This makes a total of 6 bedrooms and 6 shower /bath rooms sleeping a total of 12 guests. The spacious accommodation enjoys wonderful beach and sea views of Hoopers Bay which is regarded as the best beach to stay on in Exuma. Guests have said "WOW what a beach!!" when they first step onto the soft white sand of the half mile long beach which is only seconds from the property and through our palm filled garden to the sea.
Sandy Palms is quietly located down its own tree lined drive and not disturbed by other properties. It is only 12 minutes from the international airport and 6 minutes from the capital, George Town whilst a good range of local shops are within a 5 minute flat easy walk. Two of the upper 4 bedrooms with King & Queen sized beds are sea facing with large sliding glass doors leading to the spacious sundeck with tables and chairs for meals or relaxing and enjoying the sea views stretching all the way along the island and in summer offers marvelous sunsets. The two other bedrooms are garden facing and one can be either 2 x twins or triples or king, with the other being a Queen and this gives a wide degree of flexibility for groups of families or friends traveling together but who want to enjoy space and privacy. The Great Room, which runs the length of the building, directly connects all the bedrooms (see a floor plan on the photos page) and has a dining area seating 9, the fully equipped kitchen (with dishwasher) a study area and lounge which leads to the spacious sundeck. There is also a washer and dryer laundry facility in a separate room in the upper floor. Beside flat screen TV + DVD player there is high speed fiber optic Wifi for working, playing games or watching videos. Outside, from the sundeck, a large staircase leads down into our palm filled garden which extends to the beach where we have loungers, tables and chairs and kayaks for our guests as well as a selection of beach toys and games. We also provide FREE kayaks for our guests to enjoy exploring the calm and safe Hoopers Bay or paddle with our resident GREEN TURTLES! See some of the photos for how guests have enjoyed meeting them.
Also guests can enjoy a rental power boat delivered directly in front of the property and available to use whenever they want to explore offshore cays, go fishing or snorkeling without the need to each day collect and return it to George Town. Ask us for details.
ADDITIONALLY, for smaller groups of 2 or 4 or 6 guests we can also offer our adjacent beachfront coralsandsbahamas. See our listing #4241028 for the 3 bed condo, or our #3708343 for the 2 bed apt. or #3707980 for the Studio and all enjoying being directly on the same beautiful Hoopers Bay beach!
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a village
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the bay
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
As this property is in a residential area, please consider other guests staying & keep any noise down after 10.00pm. Thank you.
Only family groups are accepted and NOT GROUPS FOR PARTYING OR WORKING.
The lead renter must be the person making the payments. NO CORPORATE BOOKINGS ACCEPTED OR BY THIRD PARTIES
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Single beds & Rollaways available
Events
No events allowed
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in George Town, this apartment is in the city centre and on the beach. Rolletown Tombs and Hermitage Tomb are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hoopers Bay and Hoopers Bay Beach. With kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our George Town travel guide
Is LARGE 4 Bed/4Bath BEACHFRONT APARTMENT SLEEPS 8 and directly on HOOPERS BAY pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at LARGE 4 Bed/4Bath BEACHFRONT APARTMENT SLEEPS 8 and directly on HOOPERS BAY?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at LARGE 4 Bed/4Bath BEACHFRONT APARTMENT SLEEPS 8 and directly on HOOPERS BAY?
Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.
What time is check-out at LARGE 4 Bed/4Bath BEACHFRONT APARTMENT SLEEPS 8 and directly on HOOPERS BAY?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is LARGE 4 Bed/4Bath BEACHFRONT APARTMENT SLEEPS 8 and directly on HOOPERS BAY located?
Located in George Town, this beachfront apartment building is in the city centre, just steps away from Hoopers Bay and Hoopers Bay Beach. Beach near Queen's Highway and Palm Bay Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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LARGE 4 Bed/4Bath BEACHFRONT APARTMENT SLEEPS 8 and directly on HOOPERS BAY Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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The home and location were amazing. The home owners so accommodating and friendly. Our family was looking for an exceptional location to unwind and connect. We had a week of perfect weather on a beautiful secluded beach. This vacation exceeded our expectation.
We loved our stay perfect location on Exuma....we were able to visit both the southern end and the northern most end easily via the van provided!
Families with kids will love Hoopers Bay in that the water was as calm as I have ever seen it in Exuma and clear. Added bonus was the sea turtles 🐢 and the kayaks!!! This location and house are ideally situated.
I did all the research on this vacation and felt like I picked the best place overall on the island!!!
The owners are delightful 😀
We had a fantastic time. Walking distance to stores. You will always see turtles in the water. Peter was great and we were able to get a van with the rental. He was helpful in hooking us up with a chef and various tours.
CLARENCE B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Betsy M.
2 Mar 2018
Unanamously voted "By far the best vacation we've ever had" by all of us!
Peter was very informational and helpful, yet defintely respectful of our privacy. I feel as if we have made a new friend on the island!
The house was fantastic and fit our needs perfectly. It goes without saying that the beach was amazing. We all agreed that we will be going back!
Betsy M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angie H.
3 Jan 2019
Beautiful view and great beach
The house was nice and roomy. Peter was very helpful and very friendly. He showed us around and gave us recommendations of where to eat and things to do. He was always around or an email away with any questions we had. Beach was beautiful and the turtles were amazing to see. Very nice relaxing vacation. The only issue we had was that the kitchen could use some updating on utensils and pots and pans. Would recommend to others.
Angie H.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Ben W.
19 Jul 2016
Great location, home and value
This is our 3rd time back to Exumas and 2nd on Hooper's Bay. This is the best property we have stayed in so far and a very good value for the location and accommodations. The way that the owners have it arranged is so that smaller groups do not have to pay for the entire home. The home is divided into some apartments below but we barely saw or interacted with the bottom guests. This is also the very best beach possible on the Exumas. Peter and Betty are very easy to work with. Highly recommend this property!
Ben W.
Archival
2/10 Terrible
Patrick R.
31 Mar 2015
DON'T Book This Property
The property was very clean upon arrival and well maintained. Washer broke down on first usage, but was replaced with a used washer quickly. BUT, DO NOT BOOK THIS PROPERTY. Owners change terms of rental after arrival and charge your deposit. These dishonest owers should be avoided at all costs. Stay at this property at your own risk!
Sandy Palms at Hooper Bay is what every family vacation spot wishes it could be. Powdery beaches with turquoise water steps from the back deck. Open the door and you can turn the kids loose with a snorkel and a frisbee only to return when they're hungry. Generations of sea turtles live in the bay. You can swim and take pictures with them all day long. With kayaking, sea shell collecting, swimming, and lounging to be had there isn't any reason to leave the beach house, except to reload on food and drink. The floorplan of the property is ideal for families (if you're ever inside). Peter and Betty go all out to make your stay perfect. This place is your own private sea world filled with sun and beauty. Don't tell your friends.
Quinn C.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Corey C.
13 Jan 2017
Great beachfront property
Had a wonderful time in Exuma. The accommodations were excellent and being so close to the beach was amazing! The beach and water were exceptional. Peter was very friendly, helpful and welcoming when we arrived on the island. He made sure to inform us about things to do and helped us become familiar with the area. Our group of 8 was very comfortable in the home and I would highly recommend this place.
Thanks Peter and Betty!
Corey C.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Don P.
15 Aug 2016
BEST Beach in ALL Exuma
We had a WONDERFUL stay in Hoopers Bay. Peter the owner was VERY helpful. He had maps and detailed directions for finding everything on the island. He was always a phonecall away when we needed him. The house was very accommodating for our family of 5. (PLENTY of space!) The beach is truly the best part of the house. IT is the prettiest beach we found during our week long stay. The house come with kayaks and paddleboard to explore the bay. We saw sea turtles every day! Hoopers Bay is a short drive from Georgetown making it a very convenient location.
Don P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tuna B.
8 Aug 2016
We had the best family vacation of our entire lives!
The home easily accommodated our family group of 12. It had everything we needed, and we also rented two of their vehicles. The beach is the finest on the island in our opinion. With it being a private home/access and all, we had it nearly to ourselves. In George Town, a five minute drive, you can pick up whatever you need at the grocery store (they all close around 6:00pm) and there are a few fish fry shacks close by too. The home is a short ride from/to the airport. When you travel there, be prepared to rent their cars (or have them help with such rentals) as cab fares can add up quickly. And, take boat excursions to see the sand bars, and visit other islands. The most beautiful waters in the world await you.
The hosts are 'perfect' and truly want you to have an amazing experience. Communication between the parties is clear; no hiccups, hassles, or surprises. The hosts helped/offered us with all our needs, etc. We would highly recommend them to any serious travelers. We look forward to having a repeat experience ourselves. The whole experience was just plain wonderful!
Tuna B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer F.
3 Jul 2015
Great girls trip to Sandy Palms Exuma
We stayed in the 4 BR 4 BA upstairs apartment and were very comfortable. The home was clean and well cared for. It is nicer than the pictures can capture. The view is breathtaking. Everything we needed was there. This house is PERFECT for anyone looking for a relaxing beach vacation. It is situated on the best beach in Exuma. The colors of the water are amazing. Calm clear water. There are several other houses on the beach, but we mostly had the beach to ourselves. This property is centrally located but well off the road for privacy. Short drive in either direction to groceries, deli. The owner lives across the road and is extremely helpful with getting you settled in and is readily available. He has tremendous knowledge of the island and directed us to great beaches and an excursion. Truthfully, most days we were so happy with the Hooper's Bay location of this home that we saw no reason to leave the beach in front of the house. Although this home is perfect for families, we enjoyed a very special girls only trip that will be remembered for a lifetime! Thanks to Peter and Sandy Palms for making our stay fantastic! Oh, and put at least half of what you packed away. There is nowhere and no need to dress up. Shorts, tee shirts, swimsuits, sunscreen and a coverup is all you'll need. Promise!
Jennifer F.
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10/10 Excellent
TOBY E.
18 Apr 2015
an excellent month at sandy palms
Sandy Palms housed our entire family of 9 people, three being kids. The view from our deck is gorgeous, the rooms very comfortable, good space in the house, and also good deck space where we ate every meal. The beach is perfect, and the bay we were on was perfect for the kids to swim. All the toys there were great like kayaks, and toys for the kids to play with. all in all, a perfect vacation. fenton Elmendorf and John Elmendorf. Also Peter and Betty were very attentive to our needs.
TOBY E.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
John & Francine A.
26 Mar 2015
wonderful property & ideally located
We stayed at Sandy Palms for one week with another couple and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Peter & Betty are wonderful hosts, very accommodating, helpful and accessible. The property is beautiful and the unit we occupied was very comfortable and well appointed.
The property is well situated for shopping with groceries and a liquor store within walking distance in one location and a spectacular meat & deli of equal distance in the opposite direction.
We rented a car from Peter for a couple of outings to explore other areas of Exumas and truly enjoyed our days. We visited Georgetwon a couple of times and enjoyed the Friday night buffet at Augusta Bay.
The beach was very nice and Peter had a grounds keeper to make sure it was kept clean. If you are looking for a good area to visit, with comfortable accommodations, you should consider Sandy Palms.
Thank you again for your hospitality and helpfulness Peter and Betty,
Regards from the Allains & Whites
New Brunswick, Canada
John & Francine A.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
elisa r.
18 Mar 2015
OTTIMA, ECCELLENTE E PERFETTA. super consigliato
Consiglio questa casa a coppie, gruppi di amici, famiglie. E' PERFETTA. noi eravamo un gruppo di 6 persone. Abbiamo alloggiato Sandy Palm al piano superiore. Le camere sono belle e dotate ognuna di un bagno (comodità necessaria quando si è in tanti) la cucina è perfettamente attrezzata, quindi potete tranquillamente fare la spesa nei market e cucinare. La sala da pranzo è spaziosa e luminosa. ventilatori a pale ovunque e aria condizionata (non utilizzata dato il clima perfetto). Parliamo della vista: assolutamente spettacolare. Un oasi di cielo e mare si stende davanti ai vostri occhi, contornato da un giardino di palme. Il patio con vista è spazioso con due tavoli dove potete cenare o semplicemente guardare il panorama.
Posizione: avevamo l auto e quindi abbiamo girato l isola Great Exuma. Abbiamo visitato tutte le spiagge migliori. Ma alla fine devo dire che Hooper's Bay è la migliore. Sandy Palm è situata a Hooper's Bay, riparata dal vento e dalle maree. è una piscina naturale. Il posto migliore.
PETER il proprietario della casa è stato gentile al massimo. Disponibile e molto bravo. Noi non parliamo inglese e lui è stato paziente a spiegarci tutto. Disponibile per prenotarvi escursioni in barca, tour e per indicarvi le strade per accedere alle spiagge. Vi consiglia dove comprare e quali ristoranti sono migliori. insomma: Peter non solo mette a disposizione la sua villa meravigliosa, ma vi aiuta a rendere memorabile la vostra vacanza. PETER è INDISPENSABILE..
La spiaggia ha l'accesso privato.
Peter noleggia anche l'auto. A noi è servita per esplorare l'isola.
ah dimenticavo....oltre ad essere in una spiaggia da sogno (giudicherete voi coi vostri occhi) la posizione della villa è comodissima: 2minuti di macchina dal market e 5/10minuti da george town.
Peter e Betty sono stati gentili e disponibili.
Potessi allegare delle foto lo farei. Le parole non bastano.
Spero di tornare in quella casa perfetta di privacy assoluta in una spiaggia tranquilla e deserta.
elisa r.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
PIERRIC B.
24 Feb 2015
Незабываемые каникулы в Раю !:)
Мы с мужем провели три недели, в июне, 2014 года.
Очень порадовал нас дом и Аппартаменты на первом этаже ! Удобное расположение , вид с террасы на море и свой пляж. Чисто, в доме, есть все необходимое. На пляж, приплывали черепахи, каждое утром!:) У хозяина дома, мы арендовали машину, и он сделал нам специальную приятную цену!:) И все возникающие вопросы,с ним, мы решали очень быстро. Рекомендую всем!
PIERRIC B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Carmen R.
15 Dec 2014
Bellisima vacanza
Ottima impressone della casa: posizione incantevole e molto comoda.La casa era pulita ed in ottimo stato. Belle le gite in barca anche se l'isola è un po' carente di ristoranti. La raccomanderei sicuramente ad amici e parenti. L'assitenza di Peter è stata impeccabile.
Carmen R.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Brian D.
2 Apr 2014
Great location, floor plan and cleanliness.
We had a lovely time staying at Sandy Palms. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms which handled our large group with ease. The perfect beach on Hooper's Bay is just steps from the home and the owner provided beach chairs, toys and two sea kayaks. The home even has AC for those no wind days! I can assure you that we will be back!
Brian D.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
20 Mar 2014
Better than any all inclusive resort!
Sandy Palms was a fantastic vacation residence and everything was exactly as described in the listing. Peter arranged for our taxi at the airport and was at the house to greet us on arrival. He went over and above in explaining details of the house, destinations in Exuma, and other things to make our vacation enjoyable. He also checked in routinely to ensure that everything was going well, and when a small plumbing problem disabled one of the 4 toilets in the house, a plumber was on site within hours to fix it.
The house was very spacious and extremely clean & well maintained with all of the amenities of home you would want while on vacation. After touring the island, I can confidently say that this is one of the best (if not the best) beach locations in Exuma. The beach is fantastic and protected most of the time from the wind, yet is so private that we saw no more than 10 people over the course of the week. We spent the last 4 days of our trip right on the beach in front of the house and enjoyed every minute of it. Our kids fed wild turtles, swam with eagle rays and found starfish and seashells within sight of the house.
A small grocery store and liquor store were both a short 5 minute walk from the house to get any necessities, while a vehicle was available for a reasonable charge to get around the rest of the island (Peter made sure we knew exactly where to go).
I would definintely recommend this unit to any family looking for an authentic carribean vacation without the crowds and noise of a busy all-inclusive resort. Peter and Better were very friendly, helpful and professional hosts.