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Shades of Blue a luxury home on private beachfront sleeps 20ppl, chef, boat tour

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Exterior
Exterior
Our private beach and lower sundeck. Kayaks provided.
Private beach for homes located in The Cut only
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Forbes Hill, Exuma
  • Fowl Cay
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Tropic of Cancer Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Little Exuma Beaches
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

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

Bathroom 5

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

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Shades of Blue a luxury home on private beachfront sleeps 20ppl, chef, boat tour

Escape to paradise at Shades of Blue, a luxurious beachfront retreat nestled along a private stretch of pristine shoreline. With breathtaking ocean views from every room , including the spacious great room and modern kitchen with retractable glass walls, this exclusive estate offers unparalleled relaxation and entertainment. The main floor master suite boasts electric blinds, an indoor and an outdoor shower, while additional bedrooms and a games loft provide ample space for guests. Outside an infinity pool, outdoor spa, stone patio, and newly built bbq island offer the perfect setting for ultimate relaxation. Don't miss your chance to experience the epitome of luxury living in this stunning coastal sanctuary.

*To enhance your experience we offer several options for private chefs, tours, rentals, personal shopping, anything you might need while on island even concierge service all at an additional charge. Upon booking an extensive list of services offered will be provided

**For security and safety purposes the house has a front and back yard camera that does include pool/spa area*

Visit us on instagram @exumashadesofblue

Property manager

Stephanie Nanci
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please contact owner prior to booking events
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Front and back security cameras in use
No standing on counters or furniture
No other undisclosed occupants allowed on property at time of rental only those specified are and any additional will be renters sole responsibility

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: please contact owner prior to booking events
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

About the area

Forbes Hill

Located in Forbes Hill, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Rolletown Tombs and Hermitage Tomb are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lucayan Archipelago and Tropic of Cancer Beach.
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Forbes Hill, Exuma

What's nearby

  • Rolletown Tombs - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Fowl Cay - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Tropic of Cancer Beach - 16 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Little Exuma Beaches - 18 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Palm Bay Beach - 25 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Haulover Bay Restaurant, Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Santana's Grill Pit - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Santanna's Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪One 80 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Club Arawak - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Shades of Blue a luxury home on private beachfront sleeps 20ppl, chef, boat tour have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Shades of Blue a luxury home on private beachfront sleeps 20ppl, chef, boat tour pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shades of Blue a luxury home on private beachfront sleeps 20ppl, chef, boat tour?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shades of Blue a luxury home on private beachfront sleeps 20ppl, chef, boat tour?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shades of Blue a luxury home on private beachfront sleeps 20ppl, chef, boat tour located?

This family-friendly Forbes Hill holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lucayan Archipelago and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tropic of Cancer Beach and Little Exuma Beaches. Fowl Cay and Salt Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
House and views are unbelievable.. you won’t get tired of your backyard..Owner is great and well respected with vendors Just unbelievable and closest thing you will find to paradise
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best weekend ever!
Shades of Blue was AMAZING!!! To wake up with the pool and ocean view every morning was a dream come true. Stephanie was so responsive and helpful and we couldn’t have asked for a better weekend. The house was clean and she had a handy man come the same day any issues came up. It was the perfect bachelorette party weekend and we hope to be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Every single living space, aside from the bathrooms of course, has a stunning view of the ocean! There is plenty of comfortable seating both inside and out. The grill area is fantastic. We enjoyed the clean and well maintained pool and hot tub. The property managers were very nice, responsive and helpful both while we were planning the trip as well as during our stay. This is a nice home for a large group. Thank you very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with spectacular views
We had our family reunion at shades of blue and the house and views were fantastic! The house seemed to be recently renovated, and there was plenty of space for all our family. The water really was the most spectacular shades of blue!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Exquisite!!
Our stay at Shades of Blue was absolutely exquisite..... Such a beautiful home with the most amazing view of the water! Even though weather tried to ruin our time, we couldn't have picked a better place to have my wedding and to be surrounded with the people we love! The owner Stephanie was absolutely amazing to work with and made things so easy! Definitely will be returning in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a winner
17 of us had such a great time in shades of blue. The children lived in the pool and hot tub, our family dinners were the best and we so enjoyed the house. We went on excursions every day and highly recommend sugar adventure for your boating day. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
Loved the house and the location. We all fit just fine. Made great memories. Would definitely go back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorinn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Shades of blue is everything that they said it is. It truly is beautiful. The house was perfect for a large group. Stephani was a pleasure to deal with. We did reach out to the property manager a couple of times with no response, so that was a little difficult, and I felt bad reaching out to Stephani , although I know if I did, she would handle anything anything. The only other thing I would say is it would be nice if they had staples there like salt/pepper, serving dishes, pictures, and things like that that would be hard for you to buy for a long weekend. But, the house was really amazing. There’s a fantastic pool house that we didn’t even get to use at all and what a shame because we looked at it right before we left and it’s beautiful. I feel like I can tell you this because my husband and I stayed a couple doors down at Greystone and it was nothing at all compared to this. And it’s literally right there. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Vacation
This house is located on a quiet beach overlooking such beautiful blue waters. In front of the house you have a light surf to play in or you can walk a short way down the beach to a cove with calm water. The house is large and we had plenty of room to gather in or a quiet place for those that needed to do some online work. I would certainly recommend or return to this house with my family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MINDY A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation
The view on this house is truly unbelievable. The rooms were comfortable and spacious with end tables, dressers, and big closets. Our kids loved the bunk beds and with a large group like ours everyone felt like they had a nice space for their family. The kitchen had every item we could need — we cooked many of our meals and always had enough utensils, plates, cookware, etc. there were high chairs to use, tons of beach towels, games to play, an ice machine, an extra refrigerator..The house was clean and comfortable! We enjoyed spending all day on the pool deck, floating in floats (she had floats, life vests, snorkel gear, etc) and we loved our evenings at the huge dining table and big comfy couches. It’s slightly away from the main town which was exactly what we wanted (but a very easy, close drive). Walking distance is a natural lagoon, natural lazy river and beautiful, calm beach. Right up the road is Tropic of Cancer beach with a fun little bar! Right next to Tropic of Cancer is Santanas and Moms Bakery. The host was extremely attentive and gave us all the info we needed for instant comfort upon arrival. It’s apparent she loves her house and wants to share that love with everyone else. She left very detailed info at the house on anything we may have needed and we were very aware if we had any issues her community manager would be right up to fix it. Thank you Shades of Blue for providing the comfort, ease, and beauty we hoped for in Exuma
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shades of Blue Family Vacation
Our stay at Shades of Blue was perfect. The beds were extremely comfortable, there was an ample number of pots and pans for cooking and communication with the property manager and owner could not have been better. The views from every room of the house along with the private beach makes this house a number one choice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Amazing
What an amazing vacation our family enjoyed at Shades of Blue! This home and the ocean playground that surrounds it was perfect for our family vacation 2024! We were a group of 20 from the age of 8 to 70. We had plenty of room and everyone had an awesome time! It was our first trip to Exuma and quickly learned that travel on the island is not like at home but Nanci, Julinka, and Beauren were so very helpful throughout our trip! The view walking into Shades of Blue is breathtaking! Pictures do not do justice to its beauty! We saw dolphins play as we sat on the beach, manta rays swim by, our kids and grands met a sweet puppy they named Scuba, snorkeled, kayaked to the park, lazy river, and neighboring islands to explore and snorkel, We booked a private boat charter from a joint venture of swimming pigs tours and 4 C’s with Captain Smiley and he was amazing! Unforgettable day of fun and adventure topped off with a delicious Bahamian feast at Lorraine’s Cafe! Our guys chartered a deep sea fishing trip from Dave Rowe and he was great as well! We did find that with such a large group, you need to book well in advance to eat out or even pick up from the island restaurants. But we highly recommend a vacation to this beautiful island paradise and I can’t imagine a better or more beautiful place to stay while experiencing all it has to offer than Shades of Blue! Had we never left the property, it would have been totally amazing still!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn & Michelle J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
Great vacation Beautiful scenery
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sharp
Great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
shades of blue
We fully understand why it is called shades of blue! Most fabulous beach ever!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trip W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trip
Beautiful house and amazing views!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great relaxing stay
Wonderful property, with fantastic views. Owner was very communicative and responsive to all questions. Everyone in our group was extremely happy about our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect paradise
This property is the epitome of paradise! From its breathtaking views, to the impeccable service provided by Stephanie and her staff, this experience was truly paradise on earth. The property was stunning with every amenity you could want or need. We booked this property to host our wedding, and Stephanie went above and beyond in helping us plan everything; from numerous recommendations to giving us a personalized wedding gift, to helping us rearrange canceled flights, Stephanie could not have been a better host. We are forever grateful for the incredible memories we share with you at your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbelievable views
Best view and setup we’ve ever had on vacation. The infinity pool, steps to a private beach, and access to crystal clear waters were unbelievable. We rented jet skis on two separate days and were able to access nearby beaches (loved Tropic of Cancer) and private islands. The Cut was very cool. Everyone we met on the island, including chefs (Chef Paul), drivers, and boat captains (Antonio), were great to work with. The homeowner, Stephanie, and house manager, Uncle B, were incredibly responsive. All in all, an amazing stay at an amazing location. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Stuart W.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
OK but not great!
Location is much further and rough to get to the house. There are really no stores to support in the area. House was not ready at 4 for checking. Power shades in master did not work so I had to climb on a ladder every day to push a manual button. Master bath toilet room light did not work. Master shower would fill up and not drain. Power outage first night, generator did not turn on. Hot tub heater was rotted out and did not us hot tub for 2 days. House had multiple water leaks during rain storm. The beach was non existent due to waves versus what the pictures showed in listing. Pool was freezing, asked if I could pay to heat it and was told no. The "master" bedrooms upstairs do not have bathrooms. House ran out of water multiple times. Whats apped property manager but got very few responses. Pots and pans had rust on them. Cigarette butts from prior guests on table. Was looking for a luxury experience, but did not feel I got what I was looking for.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chadwick O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbelievable Views
The property and the views are outstanding. We got a little unlucky with the weather, but Shades of Blue is an amazing setting. Any issues we had were quickly addressed. The property manager even brought us a grill!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bit of Heaven
Shades of Blue was an absolute slice of what Heaven would probably be like. We had a total of 18 guests. that ranged from 7months old to late 40's. Everyone had plenty of space that we never felt too crowded. Every single room had a view of the beautiful ocean. We were able to swim in the ocean everyday during low tide. We even discovered a tidepool just a short stroll from the property. The property manager (UNCLE B) Beauren was the ABSOLUTE BEST! upon our arrival the TV located in living room area wasnt working he returned that same evening with a BRAND NEW FLAT SCREEN TV for us. Whatever we needed he was only a phone call away. Thank you Uncle B for everything!!! The house was well kept and fully stocked of towels, dishes, pots, pans, and beach toys. Stephanie , our host was easy to reach for any questions or concerns prior to our stay. Communication was fantastic. Our trip was everything and more!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Cortney B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
Shades of Blue was absolutely stunning views of the water. A great piece of real estate. The floorplan was well thought out and accommodating for the extended family. It was perfectly located to George Town. We recommend renting a car if staying here. Stephanie was amazing to work with during the booking process and extremely accessible. Beaurren was great and very communicative if we need any assistance while at the house. We have never rented a place with as much kitchenware as this place and we were pleasantly surprised.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay at Shades of Blue
As you can see from the photographs the house is beautiful and perfectly arranged for a group of friends or a large family. What you can't tell from the photographs is how gracious and helpful the owner is. Stephanie went over and above the efforts I have typically encountered to answer questions and make our stay great. Beauren, the local contact for maintenance and similar issues was also extremely attentive and helpful with issues such as power and water disruption caused by events which were beyond anyone's control, but come with life an an island. The location of Shades of Blue is great. It is close enough to Georgetown for grocery shopping, dining and drinks at Sharie's, but far enough way to not have to deal with driving around the circle of George Town every day. It is also conveniently located near Santana's Grill and Mama's bakery next door. The pool and deck area at Shades of Blue is excellent for hanging out and admiring the unbelievable color of the ocean. The house is aptly named for the colors of the water. I highly recommend that you reserve this house and experience it for yourself.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

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