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Dunwanderin-Historic Cottage in the Heart of Hope Town w/dock

Hope Town vacation home with kitchen

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Elbow Cay, Central Abaco
  • Place, Hope Town Lighthouse
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Abaco Beach
  • Place, Tahiti Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marsh Harbour (MHH)
    ‪117 min drive‬

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About the area

Hope Town

Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Lucayan Archipelago and Wyannie Malone Museum. Also, Hope Town Lighthouse is within 2 miles (3 km) and Garbanzo Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Wyannie Malone Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hope Town Lighthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Garbanzo Beach - 9 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Tahiti Beach - 12 min drive - 6.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Abaco Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • Boat Harbour Pool Bar
  • ‪Captain Jack's - ‬4 min drive
  • Colors by the Sea
  • ‪Firefly Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Dunwanderin-Historic Cottage in the Heart of Hope Town w/dock

Located in the very heart of the picturesque settlement of Hope Town, "Dunwanderin" is a fully renovated historic cottage exuding charm and elegance. The house is nestled within lush tropical vegetation on Lover’s Lane, assuring shade and privacy and absent of vehicular traffic. All modern conveniences are provided in an open and airy floor plan with an abundance of natural light. Merely steps away are all the amenities for a truly authentic Bahamian stay - a beautiful sandy ocean beach, the scenic harbour and famous lighthouse, quaint shops, grocery stores, varied eateries, and public dock.

The friendly locals and a safe, tranquil, family-friendly environment are especially appealing to vacationers who prefer an alternative to cruise ships, mega-resorts, "compounds", and maddening crowds. Dunwanderin offers the best of the best.

The rear deck features a large dining table, comfortable furnishings for lounging, and a giant umbrella when shade is desirable. The two main bedrooms feature queen beds with high quality mattresses and linens. The TV room/study has a sleeper sofa that unfolds into a very comfortable queen bed (a rarity). Upstairs is a full bathroom and downstairs is a half bath, paired with one of the nicest outdoor showers on the island. The house is optimal for 4 people, but will easily accommodate 2 more on the sleeper sofa.

Key Features:
3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms in an historic village cottage
Central location on Lover's Lane
Fully restored, simple yet elegant design
Walking distance to shops, restaurants, docks, harbour, and beach
Private Dock offering convenient access for boats up to 30 feet.
Very well equipped kitchen
Fully automated backup generator
Cistern water filtered and UV sterilized
Fiber optic internet/wifi
TVs in living room and bedrooms that stream and have cable
Pickleball courts a block away
Commercial laundromat nearby
Property management company next door
No pets

About the Owners:
The owners honeymooned on Elbow Cay in 1982. They designed, built, and maintained a popular 6 bedroom oceanfront rental house just south of town for 25 years, and which they sold in 2024. Immediately thereafter they fell in love with and purchased Dunwanderin, which is now their pride and joy.

Recent Improvements:
NEW OWNERS - 25 yrs of rental home ownership on Elbow Cay
New queen beds in 3 rooms
New living room furnishings
New “island” artwork throughout
New deck furniture, awnings, umbrella
New plumbing and light fixtures
New water filtration/sterilization system
New TVs with cable and streaming
New window blinds
New sound system
New kitchen accessories, appliances
New Weber gas grill
Small makeovers/improvements too numerous to list

Detailed information on the house and area, extensive photos, and a virtual tour await your exploration at the house website. Links are not allowed on this page – so please enter dunwanderin(dot)net in your browser.

“PLEASE NOTE THAT PRICING IS NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL CONFIRMED BY ELBOW CAY PROPERTIES”

*Please note that this property does have security cameras and a full description and location can be viewed in your contract or you can contact us directly for more details.*

TIN #130700476

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

2318-138123