Unique, authentic, exquisite waterfront cottage with a dock.

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Bimini, Bimini

Rainbow Reef
4 min walk
Bimini Bay Marina
9 min walk
Bimini Water Sports
25 min walk
North Bimini Island (NSB-North Seaplane Base)
14 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

A unique piece of paradise in North Bimini, “Ernie’s” (named for Ernest Hemingway, who frequented Bimini and found inspiration here for his sea-faring tales) villa has three big comfortable bedrooms, a large open bright living space, and a full open kitchen for big dinner parties, nestled in a lush half-acre enclave. Enjoy our deck right on the water with a full-size grill. The property has 100 feet of waterfront and a large dock. Includes tie-up for a boat up to about 40 feet; low tide about 40". No canals, no condos. Ernie’s offers an authentic Bimini-island experience outside the resort and the condos, without sacrificing creature comforts and style. A private, gated property steps away from a friendly local community with great restaurants, bars, and stores. If you want a larger gathering with family or friends, we have two other cottages close by on our property (#2875346 and # 2881517). A quick cart ride south to Radio Beach and the attractions of Alice Town. And a quicker cart ride north to the restaurants, casino, and other offerings of Resort World and the Hilton. Enjoy our yoga mats - a great way to start the day watching the sunrise. Starlink high-speed WIFI for Netflix (or checking in at work, if you must). Swim/snorkel right out front. Spectacular sunrises, sunsets, and rising moons are at your doorstep!

Property manager

Shequira Rolle

Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Dogs must be quiet, well-behaved and leashed..

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We do not guarantee for weather/rough seas, and recommend trip/travel insurance. See cancellation policy.

We recommend that you lock/secure your boat. We are in a nice neighborhood, but there have been some thefts in Bimini (and all of the Bahamas).

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: 35

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

About the area

Alice Town

Located in Alice Town, this cottage is on the waterfront. Bimini Bay Marina and Rainbow Reef are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lucayan Archipelago and Alice Town Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bimini, Bimini

What's nearby

Rainbow Reef - 4 min walk
Bimini Bay Marina - 9 min walk

Getting around

North Bimini Island (NSB-North Seaplane Base) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

Virgin Voyages’ The Beach Club At Bimini
‪Healing Hole Bar - ‬10 min walk
Beach Club 360
‪Joe's Conch Shack - ‬15 min walk
‪Stuart's Conch Stand - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique, authentic, exquisite waterfront cottage with a dock. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Unique, authentic, exquisite waterfront cottage with a dock.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique, authentic, exquisite waterfront cottage with a dock.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique, authentic, exquisite waterfront cottage with a dock. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Rainbow Reef. Bimini Bay Marina and Bimini Water Sports are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

26 Sept 2024

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

Beautiful Bimini Bliss

Shaqueria was fabulous. Couldn’t have asked for a more responsive and kind property manager. The home is absolutely lovely in the heart of Bimini. You go for relaxation you will get it. The best part of this home was the water area you could swim in right off the dock when tides were low which was most late afternoons. It was perfect!!! Trying to talk my husband into going back with me soon. We went for a girls trip this time.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachery S.

20 Aug 2024

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

Bimini by personal boat

There was a slight hiccup with check in times but the property manager and owner got it squared away very quickly with no issues and also refunded a generous amount for our troubles. The house was perfect with only a couple small issues like the coffee pot, outside grill and one of the mini splits in the living room. The boat dock was more than adequate for my 32ft power catamaran with plenty of water depth on the big slip even at low tide. There was also fresh water hoses for post-sail clean up. We'll definitely stay here again. My only recommendation for the house is getting a new outside grill, outside fillet table on the dock and a ice machine would be fantastic. ($20 a bag in town is very expensive)

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

16 July 2024

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

Great Place!

Wonderful cottage- would stay again!! Clean and great location!! 5 stars!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Maso O.

8 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Bimini’s Secret Spot

Stayed multiple times now…and we still love it! However, The place needs some maintenance and some good TLC…maybe a new property manager. Cleaning needs to step up their game!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

3 July 2024

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

Amazing place and trip.

Perfect place for our family trip. Clean and comfortable had all the basic essentials. We struggled with not bringing enough food and had to shop a lot on the island which was tough. But the house and property and location made it easy and very enjoyable. We’re already planning another trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grayson P.

2 July 2024

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

2nd year here

Great location and great place.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL L.

23 June 2024

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

Beautiful

Beautiful property

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

29 May 2024

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

Senior trip

The little cottage is adorable! Had everything you could need.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

chad w.

28 May 2024

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Unbelievable views!

Beautiful home with a dock steps from the back door! Highly recommend if bringing a boat! We will be back for sure!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

18 Apr 2024

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

Cannot possibly rate highly enough

As nice as the house looks online, it is much better once you're there. The house is very nice, the view, the water, the location send it over the top. Also the host rep Shequira took very good care of us, and was a pleasure to deal with. We look forward to staying there again in the future. No doubt 5/5 across the board.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Beatriz P.

7 Apr 2024

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

Thank you for a great stay

The cottage was amazing and the host even better thank you so much 😊

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

7 Jan 2024

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

Great spot

Excellent spot, great amenities, beautiful views. Thanks!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary Milton

11 Dec 2023

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb & Dick C.

30 Nov 2023

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

Birthday Celebrations

We had an amazing stay! The cottage was exactly as listed and accommodated our families of 8 very comfortably. The sunrises were so peaceful! The people were so welcoming. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allie R.

3 Nov 2023

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

Beautiful property in paradise with all you need and amazing hosts!

There aren’t enough words to describe how perfect this home, the owners, and the property manager are! At the time of booking you are greeted with a message from the property owner providing you with detailed information about the property, location, local activities and restaurants, and contact information for the property manager and others that may be able to assist you during your stay. Upon arrival, you pull into a perfectly manicured, secluded lot that is surrounded by a privacy fence and hosts three cottages and a laundry building. We stayed at Ernie’s Cottage. When you walk into the cottage, your breath is immediately stolen by the open view at the back of the house overlooking the ocean. The water is just steps from the back of the house and is crystal clear. During our stay we say many fish, a starfish, and even stingrays just off the dock! The home has been tastefully remodeled with updated light fixtures, bathrooms, flooring, furniture, and appliances. It has all of the convenience of home, including a Keurig (full pot and pods - it does both), large gas grill, small wood grill, BLENDER, oven, microwave, remote controlled ceiling fan and lights, Amazon fire stick TV, dual head showers, wine glasses, cookware & dishes, and soft, comfortable bedding (just to make a few). The property has everything you need and want in a home away from home. Thank you so much to Joe, Karen, Shaquira and Mark for the beautiful property and amazing stay! ❤️

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mel B.

20 Sept 2023

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Cute cottage

We really loved our stay at Ernie’s cottage. Great and convenient location! We will definitely be booking again the next time we visit Bimini!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dion F.

12 Sept 2023

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

Simply stunning

Awesome place to stay and the hospitality was top notch. No question we will be back… next time with more family and friends!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael k.

8 Sept 2023

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

Labor Day trip

Great setup and location. Already booked for another trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

15 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Game Changer

We have stayed on S. Bimini for the last 2 years and thought “what could be better than this”. Well, we found it at Ernie’s Cottage. The view was gorgeous, watching the boats go by, the breeze, watching the kids play in the water off the dock…and much more, were all factors in exceeding my expectations. The house if spacious, beautifully decorated and comfortable. We had a large crew and made it work. (I checked with Joe on this first) The absolute best part was that we could sit outside and enjoy the mornings and evenings with NO BUGS. It was absolutely amazing! Hope to stay at Ernie’s again next year!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

holly p.

16 July 2023

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Amazing Trip!!!!!

We had a great trip. It was our first time in bimini. The house was perfectly clean and came with everything we needed for the week. Awesome outdoor spaces to relax. Wonderful dock for parking the boat, with a great space for swimming and fishing too. Joe the owner was super helpful, very kind and responsive to questions. We are looking forward to returning soon!!!!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William W.

7 July 2023

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

We Enjoyed the Cottage

We stayed in Ernie's Cottage for five days. It is a comfortable house, with sufficient AC to keep it cool during hot July days. There was plenty of room for the five of us, and the two bathrooms work well for our group. Ernie's is one of three cottages on the property, and we got to know the people staying in the other cottages. We were all there for the same time period. Communications were good with the owner, and through their local manager, we were able to get a couple of requests fulfilled quickly. The location of the cottage on the bay side of the island is nice, as there were a lot of fish, sting rays and even a octopus visible from the dock. We did not have a boat, but for the folks in the other cabin that did, they had the convenience of their boat docked close by. Overall, we rate the cottage and its location with five stars. We demoted the location rating to a four only because Bimini as a whole is a mess. The neighborhood around the cottage is safe, and active with the locals, but it looks like a continuous junk yard. We spent most of our time at Radio beach, which is littered with debris. We felt compelled to clean it up ourselves, but it all comes down to the local's perception of what their island should look like. It does not look good. But, having said all of that, we found the local people to be friendly and helpful, and overall we enjoyed our stay in Bimini.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette B.

4 June 2023

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Memorial Day vacation

Wonderful location. Beautiful home with great view.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc K., North Miami Beach, USA

15 May 2023

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Best spot in Bimini

This is my go to spot when staying in Bimini. Ernie's is spacious. Great dining room and kitchen. Beautiful view of the flats.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

melanie h., Holly Hill

2 May 2023

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

SPECTACULAR!

Words won’t do this listing the justice it deserves. The house was amazing, the view was amazing, the owner was amazing! Location was great! We had issues with our flight and Joe helped us with accommodations for the extra night. He was always available for any questions we had and helped us so many times. I can’t recommend this home enough. We are already planning to go back and book with Joe again. Next time we will definitely come in by Sea Plane.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

30 Mar 2023

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

Privacy in paradise!!!

We had the most incredible trip and staying at Ernies was pivotal in our entire experience. The renovation was clearly very carefully planned with a lot of thought put into design and comfort. The view is stunning and it was quiet and calm on the harbor side. It truly was like our own swimming pool. The tide was as low as 2 feet at several pints during our stay. Our girls ages 12, 13, 16 and 19 loved it! They got plenty of sun laying in the lounge chairs, walking the dock and playing in the water. They caught conch, crab, gathered shells, we saw an iguana, a starfish and a stingray. The bathrooms are very nice, the kitchen was stocked and the coffee bar was very nice each morning. We felt safe and we liked having the privacy. The hotel is very close by as is the water port we flew into. We ate out, we cooked in and we couldn’t have had more fun just spending time together. We played cards and monopoly (found at the house!) I would highly recommend staying here and we would definitely come back. We have no complaints. The owner, Joe was also staying next door when we arrived and he was so kind and shared all kinds of tips and tricks to island living. Get a golf cart and explore the island! We frequented Nate’s Bimini bread - we tried something new each day! Eat at Edith’s!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shequira Rolle

Joe and Karen visited Bimini before they were married over 25 years ago. After island hopping with their two boys Pete and Sam (now grown) seeking out the best diving, fishing, and boating they finally bought these vacation cottages in Bimini in 2021. The whole family is certified Advanced scuba divers and Joe is a trained free diver. They wanted a place to share with extended family and rent to those seeking warm, stunning blue water and a friendly, local island community.

Why they chose this property

The location of the Cottages at Bimini (Ernie's, Martin's and West Wing) make it a special, idyllic place. It is a completely private enclave for you to nestle into comfortably, but only a stone's throw from the friendly local community with great family restaurants and bars, Edith's famous pizza, Pat & Ebbie's bar & grill, a small liquor store, groceries, and shops. The health clinic is right across the street. A quick golf cart ride south to Alice town will take you to wonderful restaurants, Radio Beach, Dolphin house, and all the attractions of authentic Bimini. Or take a quick right north and in 4 minutes you can experience the restaurants, Casino, and other offerings of the Hilton and Resort World.
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What makes this property unique

Ernie's, Martin's and West Wing are all newly, fully renovated, with new kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and decks. In addition to partially shaded decks, Martin's and Ernie's also have beach areas to lounge in as you look over the beautiful waters and watch the boats cruise by. The sunrises, sunsets, and rising moons are spectacular. There is nice snorkeling right off the dock, or just stand and watch the fish and eagle rays swim by. We've been known to swim straight out from the dock to grab a lobster and a couple of conchs for dinner. And your dog is welcome!