On the beach.A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lucayan Archipelago and 3 miles (5 km) of Ben Bay Beach. Current Bay Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and Government Dock is within 12 miles (20 km).
Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic - 61 min drive - 24.6 km
Getting around
North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Wreckers Restaurant & Bar - 7 min walk
Eagles Landing - 6 min walk
Sandbar bar & grill - 6 min drive
Shipyard Restaurant - 14 min walk
Budda's Snack Shack - 4 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Step from your porch onto the soft white sand & crystal clear water.
Rake n Scrape is a quaint bungalow on the beautiful two mile long beach of Spanish Wells. Evoking the feel of an old beach cottage but with modern amenities like air conditioning, TV and wifi. Enjoy your morning coffee or happy hour on your private deck overlooking the water, listening to the sound of the waves washing on the shore. You won't want to leave! Many guests say they enjoy the enclosed outdoor shower so much they even used either of the indoor showers! The water is so clear with a soft, white sandy bottom that is perfect for swimming or using the included kayaks and paddle boards. In the heart of the quaint lobster fishing town of Spanish Wells, food and liquor stores are very walkable, but we recommend renting a buggy (golf cart) to explore the island and adjoining Russell Island. Lounge chairs, kayaks and paddle boards are included.
Property manager
Host
Languages
English
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Beachfront large 2/2 on Spanish Wells' northside beach. Sun deck by the water.
Beachfront large 2/2 on Spanish Wells' northside beach. Sun deck by the water.
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
Unit size: 1,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The host will greet guests on arrival
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: Pack-n-Play & High Chair available on request.
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Step from your porch onto the soft white sand & crystal clear water. Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 121 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 121 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Justin M.
Jul 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Justin M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne J.
Jun 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Pure bliss
This is our second stay at Rake N Scrape, and we are already looking to plan our next vacation there. The house has everything you need, the beds are comfortable, and the beach is peaceful. The property manager, Vince, was so nice and met us at the docks, made sure we knew everything about the house, and brought us the most delicious mangoes. Spanish Wells is a beautiful island, and we look forward to visiting it again.
Suzanne J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Richard L.
May 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Could not have been more pleased!
We had never been to Spanish Wells and loved every minute of it. A large part of our enjoyment was having such a beautiful and nice place to stay. Everything about Rake n Scrape was comfortable and exceptionally clean. Just as seen on the listing...and better!
Richard L.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
molly b.
Apr 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
molly b.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joyce A., Adrian
Feb 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Get Away
Lori and Vince were great hosts. We come to get away. This was our second trip and it didn’t disappoint! So relaxing. We will be back!
Joyce A.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura R.
Jan 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Calm and Beautiful
We loved this darling cottage. The location was perfect, just steps from the most calming bay. Inside, the beds were very comfortable and we enjoyed the interesting and laidback decor.Vince and Lori were great. Vince met us at the water taxi dock to show us to the cottage and helped us work out a plan when our incoming flight got switched to a different airport. We wish we could have stayed longer.
Laura R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Meighan A.
Jan 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
Great getaway. Everyone was very kind and helpful. Dream vacation
Meighan A.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mike R.
Sep 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Mike
Very nice
Mike R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
nicola m.
Aug 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing location
Been here already, we enjoyed the place, peace and relaxing spot, just on the sea!
Many thank to Lori and Candi for taking care of us!
nicola m.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephen P.
Aug 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Getaway
Stephen P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Juli I.
May 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute Paradise
This place was a dream!! It was truly amazing. The location was perfect! I absolutely loved how we could step out our back door and be directly in the sand! The little back deck with the palm trees over it was perfect. The exact location on the beach was awesome. We enjoyed the sandbar, the kayaks, the paddleboard, the outdoor shower, everything was great! the pictures are completely accurate about everything. It is not big or fancy, but it is a perfect little Bohemian cottage and it was exactly what we needed. We did not come to the Bahamas to be indoors, but when we were, we were comfortable. We came to the Bahamas to enjoy the beauty of the beach and the water and we did exactly that this week! All the communication was perfect and we had a dream of a trip. Thank you so much!
Juli I.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne W.
May 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Best place we’ve stayed in the Bahamas
We travel with another couple for our Caribbean vacation every other year. This year was our fifth year exploring new places in the Bahamas. We all agreed, Spanish Wells and the Rake and Scrape was our favorite place so far. Everything about the place is wonderful, beautiful beach and sandbar, comfortable lodging, convenience, super kind and friendly host- Vince you are great, and thanks to Lori too for all her help with organizing the details. We loved the ocean breeze which keeps things cool and pleasant, so no need for air conditioning during our stay. The only recommendation would be more screens on the windows especially in the back bedroom, for circulation. The island culture is welcoming with good food and friendly people.
The golf carts are a fun way to get around the island.. We will definitely be coming back for another stay.
Suzanne W.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amanda B., Washington, DC
Feb 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach cottage!
This cottage is absolutely perfect - decorated to feel beachy and fun and has all the essentials. The beach is literally in the front yard, and a sand bar provides the perfect protected beach. We walked the mile loop on the sand bar every day at low tide and at high tide. Vince is a terrific host and treated us to fresh coconuts from the property. The house is a short walk (or golf cart ride) from the islands restaurants and groceries. It's an ideal low-key beach vacation. We will definitely be back!
Amanda B.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ellen A.
Feb 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage with Amazing Views
Wow! We loved our stay at the Rake-n-Scrape! Comfortable, cute cottage right on the water! Had everything we needed. The hosts, Vince and Lori were great! Will definitely be back!
Ellen A.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
McKenzie H.
Jan 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Little piece of paradise
I can’t say enough great things about our stay! The owners and caretakers were amazing! They communicated with us from the minute we inquired about the property all the way through check out. They gave great recommendations of where to book golf carts, places to eat and things to do. They even helped coordinate our arrival with a taxi and ferry to and from the island, and when our flight home got cancelled they went above and beyond to accommodate us another night. We LOVED the house, the location and Spanish Wells. A little piece of me is still there and we will be coming back again!
McKenzie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Molly S., Washington, VA
Jan 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas Trip
This was my second time staying at this property- and it truly is amazing. Gorgeous views and just foot steps to the sand. This trip was my husband, 3 kids and myself- and the cottage was perfect. I can’t wait to return to SW, and this property.
Molly S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ellett B.
Jan 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place!
We loved Rake n Scrape! Like others have mentioned, the house is not large, but it is thoughtfully laid out and very clean (bedding, towels, great mattresses, etc). We loved the reclaimed ship teak kitchen counter top and the old wood shutters. The location of the house is great - close to everything in town and yet beachfront. The water in front of the house is shallow and the sandbar (also directly in front of the house) was perfect for our 3 year old to walk with us and explore. On a very minor clarifier, the VRBO listing mentioned “cable tv / basic cable” which we assumed would be Cable Bahamas like we have had at other houses in Spanish Wells, but it was just a web enabled Visio tv with apps. We wanted to watch college football bowl games but had a hard time bc streaming apps wouldn’t let us watch network tv (ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC due to Bahamas location / VPN didn’t solve it either). Overall, this was one of the best houses / vacations we have ever had! We will definitely return to this house again!!
Ellett B.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
kristen d., Lynchburg va
Oct 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip
Property was exactly as described. Great trip- we plan to come again.
kristen d.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Daysi B.
Aug 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Anniversary
Celebrated our anniversary at the amazing Scrape and Rake! Could not have asked for a more idyllic location and perfect beach bungalow.
Daysi B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Aaron K.
Aug 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family spot with paradise in your backyard!
Our family of four enjoyed every minute of our time at Rake N Scrape. Vince was great. The views were great. The island was incredible. We especially enjoyed relaxing in the chairs on the back deck. I hope we make it back soon and will stay in this spot again.
Aaron K.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christa P.
Jul 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Trip
Girls trip was fabulous at Rake n Scrape!!! House is adorable with everything you need. Location could not be better. Vince and Lori were fantastic to work with!! No complaints and would definitely stay again!
Christa P.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne J.
Jun 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
We absolutely loved our time at Rake n Scrape! The location is amazing, right on the most beautiful beach in Spanish Wells. And the liquor store is right across the street! The house had everything we needed during our stay. The kayaks were such a great bonus for us. I loved watching the sunrise on the deck while drinking my morning coffee. Lori was very easy to work with, and even helped arrange the airport and water taxi. Spanish Wells is a very laid back vacation spot and we hope to visit again and definitely stay at the Rake n Scrape!
Suzanne J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
gary s.
Apr 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect vacation
Lori and Vince are the most wonderful hosts. Lori took care of all arrangements for transport to/from the airport as well as helping us with a golf cart rental on the island. The property was perfect for 2 couples. It has a nautical theme and is very comfortable. Lori and Vince made sure we knew how to get around, find stores and restaurants. Our stay at the beach and on the island was really good. We had personal attention and help when we needed it and felt very welcome.
gary s.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jim M.
Apr 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfect spot in a beautiful location. Just as advertised. Vince was very friendly checking in throughout our stay and making sure we had what we needed.
Jim M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Claus B.
Apr 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Bahamian Cottage in Paradise
We loved this little cottage right on the beach.
It felt very cozy and was perfect for us.