Diamond Palm on Great Exuma 1 bed 2 bath Villa

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GEORGETOWN, EXUMA

Palm Bay Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Jolly Hall Beach
‪6 min walk‬
Hoopers Bay
‪3 min drive‬
George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Wake up to a stunning sunrise over the gorgeous sparkling waters of the Elizabeth Harbour! When you are ready to hit the beach, you can literally jump from your doorstep into the soft white Caribbean sand! Not only is the water calm and clear, but the view includes beautiful Stocking Island. As this villa is part ofThe Hideaways Resort, you also have the option of swimming in a pool, also with a view of the ocean, just steps away from the villa. The beach club’s indoor/outdoor restaurant/bar, Splash, is just steps way as well.

The beach is quiet and secluded; however, if you prefer an even more private spot- just keep walking north, and in about 3-5 minutes you will hit 2 other beaches, both gorgeous and serene (see photos).

The villa is fully furnished in a tropical decor, with a full service kitchen, an eating area, living room, 1 large bedroom, and 2 full baths. There is also a table and chairs on the covered front porch, which is perfect for any outdoor meal (pick up some take-out from Splash if you don’t feel like cooking!). Several restaurants, including the local fish fry (a great place to try authentic conch salad!), are in walking distance.

Come relax- and enjoy this secret paradise!!

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Rachel Needham

Languages

English

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Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

George Town

Located in George Town, this villa is on the beach. Rolletown Tombs and Hermitage Tomb are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lucayan Archipelago and Palm Bay Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

GEORGETOWN, EXUMA

What's nearby

Palm Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Jolly Hall Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Hoopers Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Hoopers Bay - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Splash - ‬1 min walk
Chat 'N' Chill Bahamas
‪Shirley's - ‬10 min walk
‪Rusty Anchor - ‬5 min drive
‪Eddie's Edgewater Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Diamond Palm on Great Exuma 1 bed 2 bath Villa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Diamond Palm on Great Exuma 1 bed 2 bath Villa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Diamond Palm on Great Exuma 1 bed 2 bath Villa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Diamond Palm on Great Exuma 1 bed 2 bath Villa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Diamond Palm on Great Exuma 1 bed 2 bath Villa located?

Nestled on the beach, this George Town villa is within a 5-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Palm Bay Beach. Jolly Hall Beach and Hoopers Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jan J.

23 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Steps from a beautiful beach

This unit at Hideaways was great! You cannot beat the location. The employees of this little resort are so friendly. The interior of the cabin is a bit dated, but the location is all that matters. The unit was clean and had everything we needed. We loved it. The owner was amazing. We visited during spring break week and our flights were canceled. She went above and beyond to help us.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nishant Harshad S.

5 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location location location!!

Beautiful property at a very beautiful central location!! George Town just 3 min drive away. Little exuma 40 min and Coco plum beach also 35 min away. Jolly hall beach just 10 min walk and kids enjoyed the most at that beach. Oh and and if that's far away for you, you have your own beach exactly 10 steps away !!Villa itself was beautiful with nice big 1 room and 2 bathrooms with good size kitchen. It even had a coffee maker and all utensils available. I had the best sunrise view every morning and hideaways offers stand up paddle, kayak that was cherry on the top. Very friendly staff and a great bar in hideaways was a perfect bliss. If I ever come back to Exuma I am definitely staying here again !!

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooks M.

15 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Looking forward to our next stay

One of the most relaxing vacations we have taken

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy T.

28 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect beach cottage

Beautiful sunrise every morning. Staff was amazing n grounds were gorgeous. Snorkeling right outside your door.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas K.

28 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Exuma Getaway

Very Good. Pretty property and comfortable bungalows. Service was excellent.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

26 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

30th Anniversary

Our Villa was right at the waters edge like the web site states. The best surprise was how great the snorkeling was just outside our door. From Turtles to giant puffer fish, we saw it all. The unit itself was clean and had what we needed for our stay. Stocking Island is a short boat trip to experience Sting Rays and we recommend Coastline for the all day boat trip if you want to swim with sharks, pigs, see Iguanas, snorkel in a Grotto, walk an enormous sand bar and experience some really good local food. We are going back ASAP.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Barry K., Barton Mills Suffolk UK

2 Mar 2020

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Great place but George needs to shape up

Not up to the standards of Europe and uk mainly cooking in constructive area and also very dark

Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Jason A.

8 July 2019

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

3 Star MAYBE, but this one needs work.

While George is a very nice guy, I selected this property due to the glowing reviews. WHOOPS. I'm not going to bore you with stories of beaches and pigs. Instead let's discuss this unit at Hideways. You'll notice there is only ONE photo of the interior of this place. We found out why entering it. I asked a couple of times for additional photos and George didn't know how to attach them. :-/ It all started when my wife opened a kitchen drawer and was greeted by the biggest palmetto bug we've seen in years! We are from Florida, so we know all about these creatures. The INSIDE of the freezer was RUSTY and the outside of the fridge wasn't much better. In the living room is a very tired and hard futon while the couch next to it was just as gross. Fabric is a poor choice for a beach rental. At a minimum, some washable throw covers would be a better option. The front desk gave us large sheets to cover the couches. Later that night, upon crawling in bed, we found a soaking wet pillow. It didn't take much investigating to discover the air conditioner above the bed was leaking condensate onto the pillows. Legionnaires disease anyone? We ran the front unit and left the bedroom unit off for the entire stay. I believe the resort is responsible for the poor threadbare bedding linens and odd brown stains on the sheets. EWWW! The pillows are only about 2inches thick and hard as rocks. The king size bed is pretty hard, but if you've had a few drinks, it's passable. Again, I would guess the resort is responsible for cleaning this place and changing the linens so that is probably something George might want to talk to hideways about. The towels were fluffy and soft. The lack of a dishwasher is not a big deal, as the hot water is nice and hot, just rusty looking..... :-/ I couldn't get confirmation from George if there was a blender here so I brought my own. Glad I did, there is one, but I wasn't using it. The resort is what it is, we didn't use it. There was a concert there one night and it went until 4am! Even the neighbors were complaining about the noise. Speaking of noise, there is some place down the beach that cranks base every night until midnight. Quiet place? NOPE. This one needs some work, I don't expect sandals at this price, but I've stayed on Grand Cayman for less money in nicer and cleaner places. Thanks George, we have fun where ever we go, but we won't be back. BTW, you can hear the bedroom toilet leaking water once the music stops.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

15 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oasis Beachfront Villa

A hidden gem! Wonderful spacious 1 bedroom villa that opens up to the beach. The property part of Hideaways Resort with 20 or so units, so the resort and beach feels very private. There are mostly older couples and families, you won’t find any drunk millennials here! The turquoise beach is shallow and ultra private. You can go half a mile out into the ocean with the water up to your knees. Best of all, there were a total of 5 people sharing the beach with us! For even a more pristine beach with crystal clear water, Jolla Cove is a 10 minute walk around the corner, there were just a handful of people there as well as stingrays. The 1 bedroom villa isn't quite what you would expect as a "villa", it's part of row of units. It's spacious and clean with 2 bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen with pots/pans/culinary, microwave, stove, oven, and regular full size refrigerator. Sadly there's no dish washer or washer and dryer. There’s an option for same day dry cleaning. The resort is bare bones with limited amenities - a fitness center without treadmills and limited shuttle services. Definitely not Sandals! There are no beach umbrellas and the resort offers for rent poor quality snorkeling gear, so bring your own snorkeling/scuba diving gear. The woman at the front desk was very friendly and nice, she even gave us a hug at the end of our stay. Definitely made up for the lack of amenities. Given the size of the room and privacy and low price point, the VRBO is a steal! The location was great conveniently in the heart of Exuma. It’s a 5 minute drive to the downtown area Georgetown and a 5 minute walk to Fish Fry, the casual local hot spot. Although it's conveniently located on the resort, Splash has expensive bar food and sugary cocktails. You can get much better food off the resort in Georgetown at Driftwood Cafe or cook your own meals from the grocery store, Exuma Market. We highly recommend renting a car! We rented a car right across the street at the agency Thompson's Car Rental (which is closed on Sundays). We explored the Southern part of the island and idyllic Tropic of Cancer beach as well as the Northern side. Note that room cleaning and breakfast aren't included and there’s airport pick-up, you can request by calling. We were able to find a cab easily from the airport. The host was responsive and got back to us promptly or so regarding the address and check-in process. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and can't wait to come back!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

20 May 2019

Great place Perfect location

The condo was clean, comfortable and right on the beach. The personnel running the resort are helpful and friendly. Other international guests made stay interesting as well. A 5 minute walk to the North is Jolly Hall beach which is one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. This place has everything that makes the Bahamas a great place to spend a relaxing vacation.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

John K.

18 Feb 2019

Nice size little apartment on the beach.

This is located on a nice sized resort of sorts. The property is very clean but not fancy. The house is more of a condo and is very oceanfront. Like 35 feet ! Everything was clean. If you're expecting resorts like Mexico or Dominican republic or Atlantis in Nassau this will not be the place for you. I would highly recommend a car rental to get around to all the beaches and restaurants. The resort does offer transportation to Georgetown . Jolly hall beach is a short 5 min walk along the beach and across a small driveway. It is pristine White sand and wonderful clear water. We saw 4 people on the beach during our stay. The people on the whole island are kind and caring. Food can be a challenge to find but ask anyone and they will point you in the right direction.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

18 Feb 2019

Great location, excellent, kind, caring staff

This place was located in the perfect place. As close to the middle of the island and very close to Georgetown, a fantastic deli/meat market run by very nice people, several grocery stores nearby, if they don’t have what your looking for, they politely refer you to another one, possibly even a competitor. Liquor/beer stores nearby. The sun coming up right outside our door over the water every morning and was the perfect place to have our coffee every morning. The staff, the staff, what can I say. They were all so accommodating, courteous, polite. They were fantastic. We have many places we want to travel, but if/when we come back to the Bahamas, we will definitely come back here. No Need for a Sandals or any other resort, save your money, you can make your own food and eat out at the small local eateries. This place is intimate, and perfect for everything you could want. Splash bar and restaurant was located on site and took all but 30 seconds to walk to. You may expect a bar or restaurant to be somewhat loud but you can’t here a thing from there when your sitting outside your room. You only hear the gentle breeze and small splashes of the water on the beach. This was an excellent find and I’d recommend it to anyone coming to the island. Oh and be sure to buy some cat food at the grocery store and feed Rosie. She would sit outside our door and wait for us every morning. 😃

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J.

18 Feb 2019

Wonderful stay at Palm Bay

Beautiful view, comfortable bed, nice kitchen. All we could ask for on this quiet island with really nice people. We went on an Aquaquest excursion with Anton and Brandon. Saw the sharks, pigs, iguanas, and Thunderball grotto. Did Sunday at Chat and Chill. Went to Santana’s and Big D’s. George’s daughter had great recommendations. Exumas did not disappoint...

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Judy G.

18 Feb 2019

Relaxed and friendly

This was definitely a great place to enjoy beach, local eateries and still be close to George Town. Will absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Robert H.

12 Feb 2019

Nice small sized resort

Nice laid back place. Everyone very friendly. Nice beach, bar and restaurant. Unit I had was in need of updates. Found out no house cleaning half way through trip, garbage pick up, fresh towels.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Rogerio M.

23 June 2018

Localização privilegiada

O imóvel fica numa localização muito boa! No meio da ilha, perto do centro, e em frente ao mar! Basta dar 2 passos que tu estás na água! O atendimento do proprietário e da equipe do hotel foram muito bons! A cama king size é ótima! Embora a praia do hotel não seja bonita perto das outras, uma pequena caminhada de 5 a 10 min pela praia te leva até Jolly Hall, que para mim é a praia mais bonita da ilha. O Splash Bar que fica no hotel é muito bom para refeições e lanches! Um ponto contra é que achamos as roupas de cama e os sofás um pouco mal cheirosos! No resto achei um ótimo custo- benefício!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angelika W.

8 June 2018

Traumhaft

Sehr schöne Ferienanlage, toller Service, schöne Unterkunft, direkt am Meer, traumhaft, einfach abschalten und geniessen👍

Stayed 9 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lani M.

29 May 2018

There are no true words to describe - you need to see for yourself!

We stayed at this villa from April 17 - 23, 2018. It cost about $30 to take a taxi from the airport to the villa and check-in was very easy. One thing I didn't know (which was fine) that they do put a $300 hold on your credit card just incase you decide to charge things to the room which we did end up doing and was convenient. We were walked to the villa to show us where it was and once we got into our paradise villa which was RIGHT on the Caribbean Ocean - we were surprised to see how much bigger the villa was! Everything was so spacious, clean and just outright comfortable! Two full bathrooms and huge bed that was SO comfortable - we slept like logs! The futon bed in the living room lost a lot of its cushiness and was tad uncomfortable but who cares if nobody is sleeping on it - you are outside all the time! We cooked a lot in the villa and enjoyed the "Exuma Kitty's" that greeted us every single day and would come in and sleep. They were so adorable and being I'm a cat lover - it made it feel even more like home. We took the shuttle (that the Resort provides free of charge) to town a few times to get more grocery items. The fridge will be empty when you get there and you will need to get your own coffee, zip locks, food and things like that. We walked the beach nonstop while we stayed here and found so many treasures from the ocean. It was so much fun. We snorkeled right out our door and saw SO many cool fish. We couldn't believe all the beauty right out the door. This villa is also close to local restaurants (within walking distance) where you can try a little bit of the local taste. Don't miss it cause the food is amazing here. I've never been to a place where the local people were so friendly and kind either. I never felt unsafe, worried or being taken advantage of. I truly loved this island, the villa and the people and we will be going back. Hopefully next year! This villa is a must - has everything you could imagine and more. Home away from home!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Meghan W.

21 May 2018

Heaven

We loved our stay in the Villa at Palm Bay. The location was perfect right on the water - it is also centrally located on the island and very easy to get to from the airport. Everyone was helpful and friendly. The villa was clean and well equipped. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

1 Apr 2018

We had a great time!

We had a wonderful experience here. Our first time coming and hope to come again soon !

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

19 Mar 2018

We had an amazing time in Exuma!!! Beautiful waters,, lots of sea animals & kind people!

George’s villa Diamond Palm at Hideaways is directly on the beach facing the ocean! Although we have neighbours on either side, it was very quiet. The one bedroom is spacious and has everything you need for comfort. It is not fancy however it is a great home base from where to go and explore Exuma. It is ideally located right in the middle of everything. We rented a car which I felt was a must to be able to go everywhere we wanted. Thank you to George and his family!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

12 Mar 2018

Beautiful location right in the center of the island. Literally steps from the beach.

Fantastic view and access to the worlds most beautiful water. The Splash bar is onsite and a go-to spot for a quick goombay smash and a bite to eat. Rent a car to easily reach the incredible local restaurants. (Pop-ups before they were a thing!). Don't forget to schedule a day trip to Exuma Cays to check out the swimming pigs, Thunderball Grotto and many other sights along the way. Unforgettable adventure. Be sure to visit Chat n Chill ... Five minutes to Georgetown you can get a water taxi over to Stocking island. A must do. I'm sitting here on the front porch watching the sun rise on our last day. Light ocean breeze and fantastic memories. Thanks George!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robin H., Manistee, Michigan

6 Mar 2018

Our Favorite Place

This was our third visit and won't be the last. The location is perfect and it's just what we need to relax and unwind. We do some cooking while we're there, but there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance. Very friendly staff.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Raye C.

25 Feb 2018

Excellent

This is our second time at Hideaways, we will be back again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lesley H.

21 Jan 2018

Amazing, so far my best vacation yet!

I can’t say enough about what an amazing vacation we had. There was four of us, my two older teens and my husband and I. There was more than enough room in the villa. George had arranged for beds for my teens, and it was all set up for us when we got there. The staff made sure we were happy with the arrangement as soon as we arrived. There is a table and chairs out front, steps from the beautiful beach with a gorgeous view where we spent most of our time when at the Villa. The staff, like all the islanders we met, were so nice to us. It was so fun to have Splash in the resort. We played pool most evenings after our huge dinner they served. George had given us some great advice about excursions and where to eat so we did our best to cover it all. But on our “lazy days” when we just felt like hanging out at the villa, it was still extraordinary, the beach just down from us had grest snorkeling. We saw a barracuda, turtles, sting rays, a even little lionfish! And Jolly Hall beach was phenomenal. We took a lot of photos there, much of the time we had the beach to ourselves! And it was spring break! I really hope to return, it definitely has a piece of my heart.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2017

About the host

Hosted by Rachel Needham

I love to travel to islands and beaches with my wife and two daughters. We enjoy a safe and secluded environment for our vacations. Exuma met all of our requirements and absolutely blew us away.

This is a family owned property. You will be communicating with either George or daughter Rachel.

Why they chose this property

My wife and I took our girls to Exuma for the first time when they were around the ages of 9 and 12. We have been in love with it ever since and we would like to share its beauty. It is safe and small, like a secret, secluded island.

What makes this property unique

Guests are entitled to use all resort amenities.

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