Title: On hilltop with pool. Only 400 feet down to waterfront, dock & kayaks. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=34152940&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # On hilltop with pool. Only 400 feet down to waterfront, dock & kayaks. Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for On hilltop with pool. Only 400 feet down to waterfront, dock & kayaks. ![Sun-loungers, beach towels - On hilltop with pool. Only 400 feet down to waterfront, dock & kayaks. (Hartswell, Great Exuma)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34153000/34152940/b52e10dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, books - On hilltop with pool. Only 400 feet down to waterfront, dock & kayaks. 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(Hartswell, Great Exuma)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34153000/34152940/0133439c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Exuma Vacation Cottages, nestled near Moriah Harbour Cay and its pristine beaches. This tranquil retreat offers a solar-heated pool, private screened porch with ocean views, and access to kayaking through mangrove channels. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### On hilltop with pool. Only 400 feet down to waterfront, dock & kayaks. Exuma Vacation Cottages: located away from the congestion and noise of George Town. The cottage has equipped kitchen, living room, 1 bedroom, 1 dressing room 1 bathroom and a screened front porch. Ideal for two people, can sleep three.Located directly across from Moriah Harbour Cay, which has been designated a Bahamian National Park. Moriah Harbour Cay has miles of the most beautiful, pristine (and almost always deserted) beaches in the world. Between the Cay and your cottage are some of the best bonefishing flats in the Bahamas. Next to Moriah Harbour Cay is Man O’ War Cay, which also has miles of beautiful, deserted beaches, with great shelling, snorkeling, and swimming. All of these activities are a short kayak ride away (your own two person sit-on-top kayak is included with your cottage rental). You can kayak through awesome mangrove channels, fish for yellow tail snapper,and bone fish or just relax and enjoy views that very few others can see and appreciate. At the end of the day, relax on your screened porch overlooking the ocean and Moriah Harbour Cay, or have a swim in our 35 foot solar heated fresh-water pool, and plan your next day’s activities. Your onsite host, Valerie, has resided in Exuma since 1964\. She can direct you to and assist you in: finding the best bone fish guide; getting a fishing license, finding the right restaurant and finding island entertainment that you will enjoy; renting a car or boat; exploring the island from Little Exuma to Barraterre; finding secluded beaches; going snorkeling, diving and deep-sea fishing; shopping for the essentials and gifts for the folks at home. She can advise you about all aspects of your vacation experience - travel to and from Exuma, what to bring, what to expect, and how to make the most of your visit to this special place. Keywords: Cottage, cabin, villa ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift (single-level property) - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking outside of cottage allowed. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Heated pool - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 600 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32440000/32431400/32431377/5ec34bda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ixora East - Beach access with great snorkeling spot George Town, Exuma - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 41 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=32431377&PinnedHotelID=32431377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41900000/41899100/41899051/419426d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The perfect escape to Paradise!!This stunning 2/2 oceanfront home awaits you Rolleville - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 37 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=41899051&PinnedHotelID=41899051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32400000/32395300/32395257/d1481aee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Slice Of Tropical Paradise Williams Town - Ocean view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine 9.8 Exceptional 59 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=32395257&PinnedHotelID=32395257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32420000/32414700/32414630/d3588973.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Plumbago - Paradise in the Bahamas with Ocean views George Town - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=32414630&PinnedHotelID=32414630&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36160000/36155600/36155569/2074a280.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic Island Retreat on Little Exuma Island George Town - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=36155569&PinnedHotelID=36155569&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41350000/41340400/41340350/db582716.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cozy Cottage comes with FREE CAR. 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No glass around the pool area. No children under 12 years of age ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: No children under 12 years of age. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking outside of cottage allowed. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C23.44924%2C-75.67377&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=O43VG36CY1cr0vHmKHZnxHFl8o8=) Hartswell, Great Exuma, Bahamas #### What's nearby - Rolletown Tombs \- 5 min drive \- 2.7 miles - Tropic of Cancer Beach \- 12 min drive \- 6.8 miles - Little Exuma Beaches \- 14 min drive \- 8.2 miles - Salt Pond \- 14 min drive \- 8.9 miles - Hermitage Tomb \- 16 min drive \- 10.3 miles #### Getting around - George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Haulover Bay Restaurant, Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive - ‪Fanny's bar - ‬9 min drive - ‪La Shante - ‬6 min drive - ‪Big Noch’s - ‬4 min drive - ‪One 80 - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does On hilltop with pool. Only 400 feet down to waterfront, dock & kayaks. have a pool? ### Is On hilltop with pool. Only 400 feet down to waterfront, dock & kayaks. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at On hilltop with pool. Only 400 feet down to waterfront, dock & kayaks.? ### What time is check-in at On hilltop with pool. Only 400 feet down to waterfront, dock & kayaks.? ### What time is check-out at On hilltop with pool. Only 400 feet down to waterfront, dock & kayaks.? ### Where is On hilltop with pool. Only 400 feet down to waterfront, dock & kayaks. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## On hilltop with pool. Only 400 feet down to waterfront, dock & kayaks. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 52 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ray U. 16 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Valerie was a great host. The pool was a perfect spot to relax at the end of the day. The location is great. A short kayak trip over to Moriah Harbor Cay with secluded beautiful beaches. Would love to stay again. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e26a2d9c-4fe0-4796-b2f4-0e3e9bfcf746-1758044593169.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Ray U. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terra K. 22 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A little piece of paradise My husband and I had a wonderful time at this beautiful location. It was private and incredibly peaceful. We enjoyed kayaking almost every day, and we saw tons of wildlife. Valerie was by far the best host we have ever stayed with. We stayed for two weeks and we could have stayed for two more. If you are looking for privacy in paradise, this is your place. ##### Terra K. Stayed 13 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pat B. 6 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exuma vacation Cottages This is a great place to stay. Very quiet and relaxing. Valerie is great and knows the area very well. We will definitely stay there again in the near future. ##### Pat B. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa S. 13 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This property was amazing The cottage is quaint with a beautiful view. It’s quite and close to the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. Valerie is a great host. ##### Melissa S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas M. 30 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exellent Best accomodation on Exuma ##### Thomas M. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack O. 29 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very cool spot Very cool spot, easy walk to water with kayak launch. Owner very nice and helpful. Is a good way from Georgetown so stop at store on thebway ##### Jack O. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### shena v. 26 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Valerie is a great host. The cottages and pool are nice. Turtles at the dock. We had a wonderful time. Loved her dogs and all the others we saw. :) ##### shena v. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve S. 7 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved our stay in our quaint cottage! Located about midway on Great and Little Exuma, so made a great base for our travels across the island, and we went point to point throughout the week. Dock and kayak was great fun (turtles!). And the pool was a great refresher after days on the beach.Host Miss Valerie was so sweet and helpful. Island had a short power outage on first night, and she went above and beyond to provide us with power from generator. She was very responsive and friendly to any question. Bridgit and Chica were friendly dogs.The island itself is spectacularly beautiful and water views are stunning! Some of the best beaches in Caribbean and often had them all to ourselves (in late May)! ![Panorama of the dock](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/41ec99cd-ccd5-40d9-8c22-f2c22fc69d81-1749313883452.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![View from bed [through screened window and porch]](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0225baad-34a9-4c78-8e7f-d8ae1c63288d-1749313907859.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Panorama of sunset from roof deck.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/bba27a9f-8fa5-4a2c-a3df-3a558537de6d-1749313966827.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Panorama of one of the may beautiful beaches.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/73d225b4-6132-41e7-9b45-f8b03be0d961-1749314033060.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Steve S. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet M. 1 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An island gem The cottage was no frills but had everything we needed and was nestled in a quiet area surrounded by native vegetation and many types of birds. The screened in porch and pool was perfect for relaxing too. The pier is a few feet away with easy access for kayaking or watching the green sea turtles from there. Valerie is a top notch host and ensures that you have everything that you need. Thanks again Valerie - we had a great time! ##### Janet M. Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria S. 30 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place! Very affordable quaint clean stay with a pool! We saw a sea turtle right at the dock and more while kayaking. Valerie was very friendly & an accommodating host. Close to Tropic of Cancer beach & Blu Restaurant (our favorite places on the island.) We will be back. ##### Maria S. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim C. 10 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 6 stars if I could! A most wonderful and relaxing stay in Valerie’s cottage. The cottage was spotlessly clean and lacked for nothing. Quiet, safe, and well located location. We enjoyed the amenities and used the kayaks to get over to Moriah Harbour Cay and the unpopulated beaches. Valerie made sure we lacked for nothing and was a wealth of local information. Best of all, her dogs were our daily visitors.Thanks for everything, we hope to return someday! ##### Kim C. Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John B. 1 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Exuma Cottage Valerie was such a kind host. And made sure we had anything we needed The cottage was so cozy and had everything you would need. We had a wonderful time kayaking around the property . Me and my wife will be back and not hesitate to rent this cottage again. ##### John B. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adrian G. 30 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Stay At Exuma Vacation Cottages Our stay at Exuma Vacation Cottages was wonderful. Valerie is a terrific host who ensured we had all we needed to enjoy our stay. Our cottage was stocked with all the necessities and then some. We found the beach blankets and chairs provided to be very helpful as we went out to the beaches each day. The pool was excellent to come home to after a long day, and the dogs were also so welcoming each time we returned from a long day. Overall, a great stay with a wonderful host. We would definitely stay here again on a return visit. ##### Adrian G. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy O. 19 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfectly Goldilocks It’s not to fancy and not to rough, just perfect for a peaceful serene stay. Our stay in a cottage was wonderful. The place was clean and very well supplied. Valerie was a great host and offered help as needed. The kayak was nice for paddling around the beautiful beach and the pool was solar heated to just the right temperature. It is definitely on our mind as a place to return to. ##### Nancy O. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle G. 20 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming Cottage with great adventures awaiting! We had a delightful stay at this small cottage, which despite its age, provided all the necessities for a comfortable retreat. The location was absolutely perfect for our adventure-filled getaway, offering easy access to nearby beautiful, secluded beaches! While kayaking to the nearby Cays, we saw sting rays, turtles, and sharks! The host was incredibly accommodating and helpful, ensuring we had everything we needed throughout our stay. If you're looking for a cozy escape with basic necessities away from crowds and fantastic outdoor opportunities, this cottage is an excellent choice! ##### Danielle G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John T. 20 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exima vacation We had a delightful time. Valerie was very conscientious and checked on us frequently to see if we needed anything. Property has its own private beach and dock. The cottages were built in the 1960’s but have ac etc. we would return again ##### John T. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa K. 12 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Wonderful Housekeeping Cottage and Excellent Hostess! So glad we booked our stay at Valerie's cottage - it was spotlessly clean and well stocked - a pleasant screened porch for cocktails and having the kayaks available to paddle Moriah Harbor, as well as the heated pool were all added bonuses. Loved staying at the quieter end of the island, near three of the best beaches, too! We really enjoyed meeting Valerie, a delightful woman full of good Island information, and her sweet dogs, too. It was a very relaxing and tranquil stay for us! Thank You, Valerie - we miss you!! ##### Lisa K. Stayed 10 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam W. 11 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just as described The cottage was just as described! The location was perfect for kayaking to Moriah harbor. It was very clean and the A/C worked great. Wifi worked well. It is small, and no TV service. For us it served its purpose to do exuma on a budget. ##### Adam W. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 11 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So relaxing! My husband and I spent a week at this cottage. We agree that this was one of the most peaceful, restful vacations we have had, due in large part to the cottage and its owner, Valerie. It is outfitted with everything we need, but if we asked for anything Valerie very quickly took care of us. The cottage is small but very cosy, and we found the bed to be quite comfortable. We enjoyed our morning coffee in the beautiful screened in porch. We look forward to returning - hopefully next year. The pool is wonderful, and we enjoyed kayaking from the private beach. Thank you for everything, Valerie! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christy E. 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! One of our best trips to Exuma ever! This was our first stay here and we have already planned a return in July. Nothing compares to the peace, tranquility and beauty of Moriah Harbour with it's stunning beaches and sandbars, crystal clear waters and sea life. We took full advantage of the kayaks available to guests. The cottages were clean and comfortable and the owner, Valerie, was a delight and very eager to make sure we had a nice stay. We also loved meeting her sweet dogs, Chica and Bridget. Looking forward to our return in July!!! Thank you Valerie:) ##### Christy E. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### cole M. 6 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great peaceful getaway This cottage was the perfect place for us to spend our week relaxing. The dock on the property allowed us to keep our rental boat in the water and ready to go all week. The cottage was very clean and had everything that we needed. Valerie made sure that we always felt right at home and even took us to town to get groceries. Having great air conditioning and Wifi was very nice to come back to at the end of the day. Relaxing by the pool was always a nice way to spend time especially with all of the flowers and tropical plants that surround it. We had an amazing time and cant wait to come back soon. ##### cole M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew T. 10 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The best spot in Exuma. Valerie is one of those people that anyone is lucky to meet in life. Such a wonderful person and an amazing host. We found the location to be the perfect place to explore everything around the island and beyond. Located right on the Mariah Harbour Cay National Park we had an amazing experience using the kayaks provided to easily paddle around and see the absolute beauty this place has to offer. Only a 15min drive to Georgetown was easy to access boat rentals and water taxis to Stocking Island. Valerie did everything possible for us to enjoy our stay and make us feel safe and comfortable. Thank-you for sharing your amazing place with us. We hope to return again as soon as we are able. ##### Matthew T. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda R. 1 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Valarie is the sweetest host! She checked on us every day to make sure we had what we needed. The cottage was cute and perfect for the two of us. We had everything we needed to cook meals. The power went off a few times which is common for the island, but the cottage stayed nice and cool the entire time. My husband who is always hot never complained and actually turned the AC up a few times because it was working so well! The location was great for seclusion and quiet! The kayaks were a wonderful amenity and we saw many turtles, fish, and a few sharks while touring Moriah harbor. There were 2 turtles who hung out in the private Bay Area every day which was so cool to see!! We didn’t use the pool but it looked beautiful and very clean. We were a short drive to little exuma and not too far from Georgetown. We would happily stay again!!! ##### Amanda R. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### AARON C. 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved everything about the cottage and the hostess! Valerie is absolutely the best host!!! What an amazing place to stay! My wife and I stayed at one of her cottages for a week and couldn't have been happier we picked this place. The location was perfect: half way between George Town for shopping/eating and the best remote beaches on Little Exuma, and easy kayak access to the Lazy River. The cottage itself was quaint and simple yet had everything we needed. The screened porch was our daily morning coffee spot with a peaceful million dollar view overlooking Moriah Harbor Cay National Park. One of the property highlights was the solar-heated in-ground pool. After a day of salty beaching, the pool was very refreshing. But the #1 most memorable thing about staying here was Valerie. We planned to arrive on a Sunday evening and Valerie let us know that the stores would be closed. She offered to pickup groceries for us ahead of time. We had fresh fruits, some breakfast items, wine, and beer waiting for us at the cottage upon our arrival. Throughout the week, Valerie periodically checked on us to see how we were doing and if we needed anything. She lent us a few sundry items, gave us great advice on places to visit (she's been a local since the 60's), and engaged in pleasant conversations. Sure you could pay more for a swankier vacation rental but you wouldn't get this level of charm and hospitality. My wife and I both felt like we were visiting our favorite aunt in paradise and can't wait to come back again!! ##### AARON C. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lisa D. 26 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Great place if you like camping This rental was a lot more rustic than we thought from the listing, even by Bahamian standards (this was our 7th rental in the Bahamas). One bedroom was the only room that was dry walled and had an air conditioning duct, so this is where I spent most of the time when indoors. We had to keep the windows closed at night due to the no-seeums, common here, but it was difficult to cool the rest of the cabin. Wiring was exposed due to no drywall but was painted over. The bathroom was a real issue, as the lip of the shower was rotted out (I could tell by the ants coming in and out of it) and I’m allergic to mold, so we ended up leaving. The cabin was spotless and kept very clean. The best part is the water access. There is a new dock and we had a good time kayaking and sitting on the dock looking at the starfish and even saw some turtles from the kayak. This would be a great rental for campers who would like a few more amenities. ##### Lisa D. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022 ---