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Pool
Exterior
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 144500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pool
    Pool

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

August 2024 PROMOTION NOW for ALL Open Weeks. We Pay for TRIP Insurance August-

Bahamian Rhapsody is Better than ever...All New Kitchen, Bathrooms, and Living Spaces.
BR is a 7 bedroom (6 Kings, 1 Queen) High End Vacation Property that has been fully re-done since Hurricane Dorian in 2019. It is Located across the street from the Ocean on a High Bluff with beautiful unobstructed Ocean views of the Island- North and South toward Abaco Inn, Seaspray Marina and Firefly Resort. The beach is 50 yards down the Hill and very Private and very peaceful. Soft sands and a safe swimming area are among the best on the Island.

Situated on one of the island's highest bluffs, Bahamian Rhapsody boasts unobstructed panoramic view of the ocean views of the Sea of Abaco. The house overlooks a secluded sandy beach, perfect for swimming or enjoying a glass of wine at sunset. The property features 6 king beds and 1 queen suite, with 2 bedrooms on the first floor accessible via a few steps, making it suitable for seniors or disabled individuals.

The house offers a spacious kitchen with 2 fridges, (1 upstairs) a large dining room table for 12 and a family room with a 65-inch TV and a large sectional sofa. There are 4 outdoor decks facing the Ocean, the Pool and the Lighthouse to the North. We have a fully rebuilt diesel backup generator.
The Kitchen Is fully equipped and has all the latest appliances and washer/ dryers. 2 sets of Laundry machines and Dryers and supplies are, of course, included.

In addition to its beautiful interior and amenities, Bahamian Rhapsody is centrally located in the White Sound area just south of Hopetown Village. It is close to popular attractions such as On da Beach, Firefly, and Seaspray. Boats can be moored at Seaspray or Sunset Exclusive Marina.

The property includes WIFI, two sets of washers and dryers, and two 65-inch smart TVs. Power on the island is provided by 2 million-watt generators, with Bahamian Rhapsody serviced weekly in the summer.

Bahamian Rhapsody offers over 4,000 square feet of well-designed living space, featuring an eclectic beach decor with a modern spin. The main floor includes a living room, dining room, kitchen, one king bedroom, and one queen bedroom with a private stall shower bathroom. Upstairs, you'll find a master king suite with a stand-alone tub and private balcony, two king bedrooms with private bathrooms, and two additional king bedrooms with a shared Jack and Jill bathroom.

The owners take pride in their home and are eager to share their knowledge and experience of the island with guests. They offer full refunds if a named storm is approaching the Abacos during hurricane season. The Island gets very quiet from August 15th to November 15th but it is one of the best times of the year to visit here.

For a memorable vacation experience in Hopetown, you can't do any better.

To book your stay or inquire about availability, please email the owners with your needs and questions.
Current US passports are required for entry into the Bahamas, and no COVID tests are required.
For continued updates, please check www.travel.gov.bs.
Travel insurance is recommended, especially during storm season, and the owners will reimburse the cost of reputable travel insurance for bookings in August, September, and October.

Property manager

Michael (Mike) Shields

Languages

French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Remodeled 2019 New Owners New Look Ocean Views Pool
Remodeled 2019 New Owners New Look Ocean Views Pool House
Remodeled 2019 New Owners New Look Ocean Views Pool Elbow Cay
Remodeled 2019 New Owners New Look Ocean Views Pool House
Remodeled 2019 New Owners New Look Ocean Views Pool Elbow Cay
Remodeled 2019 Damaged in 2019. Rebuilt 2020 2021
Remodeled 2019 Damaged in 2019. Being Rebuilt 2020 2021

About the area

Map
Elbow Cay, Hope Town

What's nearby

  • Elbow Cay Lighthouse - 6 min drive
  • Garbanzo Beach - 7 min drive
  • Tahiti Beach - 12 min drive
  • Hope Town Lighthouse - 14 min drive
  • Abaco Beach - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Captain Jack's - ‬4 min drive
  • Boat Harbour Pool Bar
  • ‪Firefly Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Abaco Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • Colors Bahamian Restaurant & Bar

Frequently asked questions

Does August 2024 PROMOTION NOW for ALL Open Weeks. We Pay for TRIP Insurance August- have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is August 2024 PROMOTION NOW for ALL Open Weeks. We Pay for TRIP Insurance August- pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at August 2024 PROMOTION NOW for ALL Open Weeks. We Pay for TRIP Insurance August-?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at August 2024 PROMOTION NOW for ALL Open Weeks. We Pay for TRIP Insurance August-?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is August 2024 PROMOTION NOW for ALL Open Weeks. We Pay for TRIP Insurance August- located?

This family-friendly Hope Town holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lucayan Archipelago and Wyannie Malone Museum. Garbanzo Beach and Hope Town Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House , Great views from balcony,Comfy beds, great lounging space , Beware of the off season.
4 couples, We all had ample space and our own Bedrooms, all of us were in upstairs bedrooms. The 2 bedrooms downstairs smell musty/damp, both had Mini-Split units, not sure if that is why. I would not have been happy staying in Either one of them. Grocery store was close. Pick up and drop off from Ferry was seamless, property manager was Great .A cooler available for guests with house with this price tag Would have been a nice touch, as those are difficult to bring, we wanted to take drinks to beach. We found one on the side of the road, cleaned it up and left it in the closet for others. I was told no Keurig was available , but in fact both that and a VERY slow drip were on the property, took long time in AM to make coffee for all of us. Off season Notice: Was not aware that SOOOOO many places were closed in the off season, I feel like that is something that you should probably disclose to renters ,as it would have made an impact on us and we would not have come at this time, would’ve waited a few weeks. We missed out on many restaurants We knew that this was hurricane season and we were taking a chance by booking, but we just weren’t aware that resorts and restaurants shut down during Sept and October . Getting to the beach isn’t super easy. It’s very sloped and the beach is Beautiful ,but not easy to relax “In” the water, if you are just looking its Amazing, it will eat you up with churning waves , you must take a golf cart to the relaxing beaches .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacay with the best of friends
Wonderful stay in Elbow Cay! Host was super responsive to any inquiries. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B., SC

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great trip!!
Our family had an amazing time! The house was perfect for our group of kids, parents and grandparents! Mike and his group of employees did such a great job of making things easier for us since it was my first trip here. From lining up taxis, to golf cart rental, groceries and any other questions we had. The house had a great breeze blowing almost all the time and we all loved the pool. Gene was always nearby with an help we needed!! I certainly will recommend this house to all our friends!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Muzzy's return
My family returned to Hope Town to spread our mother's ashes as requested. Mother was a long time visitor to Hope Town and wanted her grandchildren to see Hope Town. Bahamian Rhapsody was the perfect place to handle 8 afults and 3 children. Local contact was at ferry to meet us and help with luggage. A great stay and would highly recommend Bahamian Rhapsody.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great size and location!
House was great size with nice size bedrooms and bathrooms. Location was centrally located for everything we wanted to do!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Water issue
Everything was great. On Thursday we came back to the house and we had been in a rain storm and everyone was taking showers. Water pressure was low but we assumed it was because of all the showers. Friday the water pressure ok but not great. Saturday when we were getting ready to leave we at times had no water and we needed to use a pot to get water from the pool to flush the toilets. We could not shower or make coffee. We told Gene when he came to get us at 8:30 am.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice pool and lovely view of the ocean. The location of the house is gre
Excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in a perfect location
A fantastic house in typical Abaco style. Beautiful views of the sea and pool area. Easily accommodated our group of 11 adults and was really well equipped with very comfy beds!! Lovely decor and spacious modern bathrooms. The furniture, fixtures and fittings really did reflect the website photos. The property is in a very good spot on the island. Close to the beach and equidistant to all the great places on the island making it a sensible choice of location. On Da Beach and Firefly very nearby but a golf cart is a must. Mike was so helpful during the booking process and his team on the island - Caroline and Jean - took great care of us and made our trip very easy and relaxed. We have been to Elbow Cay many times before and know the island well. This is a property we would definitely love to book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday stay
We really enjoyed our stay. The arrival and check in process was extremely easy and any issues we had were taken care of (needed to reset internet). The property is centrally located and the entire island easily accessible. Great property for a large group to rent and we would rent it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Awesome
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and large house good for a group
Enjoyed our stay. The owner and his caretakers were easy to work with and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place
Perfect location about half way between Abaco Inn and Hopetown Marina. Very clean. Caretaker was very helpful and responsive. Pool was perfect to relax after a day on the boat. Plenty of space for 8 people. Could not have had a better stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Found
Three families. One week stay. The ladies flew and the guys took our boat over from Ft. Lauderdale. Marina just a few minutes golf cart ride away. Mike (the owner), helpers Jean, Caroline and Paulette are all top notch. Great location. Sun, fun, relaxation. Little over an hour boat ride to swim with the nurse sharks and stingrays was absolutely worth it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Talli C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and pool! Great location!
We had an enjoyable week….the house easily held our group and is situated on a hill overlooking the ocean so great views and breeze!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great times
Went over with some friends and we had an excellent time. The house is beautiful and well stocked. There were 8 of us and we had plenty of room to free move about the house. The owner Mike is very attentive and quick with responses. Jean, his caretaker is great too. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Perfect for families
Bahamian Rhapsody is a great home away from home. Lots of space and places for family to come together. Excellent communication with the property management and owner.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you could possibly want!
Incredible time here! Mike was a wonderful host and was super responsive to all inquiries before and during our stay. We also had a great experience working with his house manager, Jean. If you are looking for a great place to rest your head after a long day of taking in the breathtaking views, this is your spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House
This is a beautiful house that is stocked with everything you need. It truly and very comfortably supports 10 people. The owners and caretaker are excellent and very responsive and helpful. We will definitely rent this house again!