Title: Luxury Pool Villa✨50 Steps Away From Jimmy Hill Beach✨Stunning Ocean Views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6159502&destination=Moss+Town%2C+Exuma%2C+Bahamas&selected=120804611&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Luxury Pool Villa✨50 Steps Away From Jimmy Hill Beach✨Stunning Ocean Views ## Photo gallery for Luxury Pool Villa✨50 Steps Away From Jimmy Hill Beach✨Stunning Ocean Views ![Beach - Luxury Pool Villa✨50 Steps Away From Jimmy Hill Beach✨Stunning Ocean Views (Moss Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120810000/120804700/120804611/0824338a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Luxury Pool Villa✨50 Steps Away From Jimmy Hill Beach✨Stunning Ocean Views (Moss Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120810000/120804700/120804611/w2388h1594x0y37-ec30d6bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Luxury Pool Villa✨50 Steps Away From Jimmy Hill Beach✨Stunning Ocean Views (Moss Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120810000/120804700/120804611/w2388h1594x0y37-968edbe7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Luxury Pool Villa✨50 Steps Away From Jimmy Hill Beach✨Stunning Ocean Views (Moss Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120810000/120804700/120804611/w2388h1592x0y38-462729a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Luxury Pool Villa✨50 Steps Away From Jimmy Hill Beach✨Stunning Ocean Views (Moss Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120810000/120804700/120804611/w2388h1594x0y37-ca3da891.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Luxury Pool Villa✨50 Steps Away From Jimmy Hill Beach✨Stunning Ocean Views provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms5 bathrooms4000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Luxury Pool Villa✨50 Steps Away From Jimmy Hill Beach✨Stunning Ocean Views ✨New Ownership and Villa Refresh✨ Escape to our charming Pool Villa just 50 yards from Jimmy Hill Beach, a pristine two-mile stretch of powdery white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters. The pool villa features two identical towers. Both towers have one king size bedroom, one queen size bedroom, and a sleep sofa in the lower living room, respectively. Both towers have a full-size kitchen, upper level living room, and a half bathroom on the main level, manicured landscaping to include palm trees and two outdoor showers. There is also a balcony which provides a view of the ocean as far as the eyes can see. Additional villa features: • PRIVATE pool just for you and your group. • Complimentary water toys kayak, paddleboard (SUP) & snorkeling gear Ask us about renting the Beach Villa (VRBO ID 2649482) in front of this Pool Villa for larger groups. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - 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. - 2 accessible parking spaces - In-room accessibility - No lift (single-level property) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 4,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27130100/27130088/d1d7c032.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peace N 'Privacy in Paradise George Town - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine 9.8 Exceptional 40 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=27130088&PinnedHotelID=27130088&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/65000000/64991000/64990960/61147bc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Starfish House, Great Exuma - Great for 4 couples or 2 families. 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Please gather all used towels and place them in the shower. Be sure to turn off all electronics i.e. TVS, Lights etc. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules No smoking or Vaping allowed inside the Villas. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Please note younger children need to be supervised ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings Please let us know if you are planning an event. ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15 Note from host: Please let us know if you are planning an event. 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 and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ## About the area Moss Town is home to this villa. Rolletown Tombs is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Three Sisters Beach and Moss Town Beach. [Visit our Moss Town travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moss-Town.dx6159502) [View more Villas in Moss Town](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moss-Town-Villas.d6159502-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=23.578653,-75.88869&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ua%7DnCh_enM%3FQ%40O%3FQ%3FQ%40O%40O%40Q%40O%40Q%40QBO%40QBOBOBOBOBQBODOBODODODODMDQFMDOFOFMDMFOFMHMFMFOHMHMHKFMHKHMJKHMHKJKHKJKJKJIJKJKJIJILIJIJILIJGLILGLGLILGLELGLELGLENELELENCLGNCLCNCNCLCNCNALCNANANANAL%3FNAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNBLBNBNBLBNFLBLDNDLDLDNFLDLFLDLFLHJFLFLHLFJHLHJHJHJHLHJJJJJHHJJJJJHJJJHLHJHLHJHLHJFLHLFNHLFLFLFNFLFLDNFNDLDPDLDNDNDNDNBNDNBPBNBNBN%40NBP%40NBP%40P%40N%40P%40N%3FN%40P%3FP%3FN%3FP%3FN%3FN%3FRAN%3FNAPANAPAPCNAPCNANCPCLCPCNENCNEPELEPELENENENGLENGNGLGLGNGLILGLILGLILILIJILIJIJKLIJKHKJIJKJKHKJMHKHKHKJMFKHMFMHMHKDMHMFMFMDMFODMDMDODMFMBODMBOBODM%40ODM%40OBO%40OBO%3FM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FMAOAOAO%3FOCMAOCOAMEOAOEMCOCMEOCMGMEOEMEMEMGMEMGMGMIMEMIMIKGMIKGKKMIKIKIKKKIKKKKKKIIKKIMIKKKIMIKGMIMIMIMGMGMIMGOGMEMGOGOEMGOEOEOEMEQEMCQEOCOCOCQCMCQCOAOCQAOAQAQAOAQAO%3FO%3FSAO%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Fpg_M1tBCNxr8dR4CFpXBaxCTac=) Moss Town, Exuma ### What's nearby - ![Aerial view of the beautiful coast of Stocking Island, The Exumas, Bahamas, with sandy beaches and turquoise ocean](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/849204021912039424/a9194f96-e87c-4672-8d7f-8deb98e3a002.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Beach 12 min drive \- 4.3 miles - ![Emerald Bay showing a sandy beach, tropical scenes and sailing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215974/ef2c6410-cadc-4dc4-8ad4-61c30d5b35ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Emerald Bay Beach 12 min drive \- 3.4 miles - Three Sisters Beach 9 min drive \- 1.8 miles - Moss Town Beach 9 min drive \- 2.2 miles - Beach 11 min drive \- 3.3 miles ### Restaurants - Kermit Lounge - The Palapa Grill - Dinos Pizzeria Italiana - 23 Degrees North - The Emerald Bay ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Luxury Pool Villa✨50 Steps Away From Jimmy Hill Beach✨Stunning Ocean Views have a pool? ### Is Luxury Pool Villa✨50 Steps Away From Jimmy Hill Beach✨Stunning Ocean Views pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Luxury Pool Villa✨50 Steps Away From Jimmy Hill Beach✨Stunning Ocean Views? ### What time is check-in at Luxury Pool Villa✨50 Steps Away From Jimmy Hill Beach✨Stunning Ocean Views? ### What time is check-out at Luxury Pool Villa✨50 Steps Away From Jimmy Hill Beach✨Stunning Ocean Views? ### Where is Luxury Pool Villa✨50 Steps Away From Jimmy Hill Beach✨Stunning Ocean Views located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Luxury Pool Villa✨50 Steps Away From Jimmy Hill Beach✨Stunning Ocean Views 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Autumn W. 16 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The home was amazing and beautiful and so much larger than we expected! It’s in a great location, minutes from the airport, steps from the beach and close to Tim’s. All surrounding homes are super nice and modern. The owners were incredibly communicative, especially when our flights delayed our arrival by 2 days. The local house manager, Angelique, was so kind and helpful with everything. We will definitely stay here again. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/90aa334d-56c7-488b-9642-a8af9afd3062-1773665815145.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/62dc8604-71e3-44fe-93ac-0472ab77b342-1773665816144.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9a362e87-5192-42e8-9763-1fbcdd942624-1773665819642.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/776233db-6ef7-4d8c-bbca-5400f6a81de1-1773665823311.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Autumn W. 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