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Oceanfront Cottage With Great Location

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Location of cottage shown by photo taken from across the sound
The two cottages are connected by a large deck

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bathroomSleeps 437.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Queens Highway, Hope Town, Hope Town
  • Garbanzo Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Tahiti Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Hope Town Lighthouse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Marsh Harbour (MHH)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Studio

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Cottage With Great Location

Top Deck is a direct Oceanfront Cottage tucked behind the ocean dune. This studio cottage is perfect for one or two people, but can accommodate up to four people. It's beautiful location is three miles south of Hope Town in White Sound on Elbow Cay. Most mornings start with beautiful sunrises over the ocean. Enjoy the amazing shared deck around the property which is covered to the east of the cottage and has a gazebo on the west side. The cottage is within easy walking distance to Abaco Inn. Three small grocery stores are located on Elbow Cay, but many of our guests prefer to stop for groceries in Marsh Harbour before taking the ferry to Elbow Cay. The picturesque Hope Town settlement, famous for the candy striped light house, is about a 15 minute golf cart ride. Golf carts and boats are available for rent from several places in the area. We have rebuilt our dock and can accommodate boats up to 24 feet. Sometimes stern anchoring may be necessary

AMENITIES
king size bed
queen size futon
Tiled floors
Air conditioning
Kitchen with full size refrigerator, two burner built in cook top,
microwave, etc.
Dockage
NO SMOKING
NO PETS
If you have not yet experienced the Abaco islands you will be truly amazed at the crystal clear water and beautiful islands. The people are friendly and helpful making this a top-notch vacation destination.

Property manager

Jon Dodge
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Beach view
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are welcome, deck supervision required.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hope Town

Located in Hope Town, this apartment is on the beach. Abaco Marina and Marsh Harbour 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 Garbanzo Beach. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and sailing adventures can be found near the property.
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Hope Town, Hope Town

What's nearby

  • Garbanzo Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tahiti Beach - 6 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Wyannie Malone Museum - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Hope Town Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Abaco Beach - 28 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Marsh Harbour (MHH) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Boat Harbour Pool Bar
  • ‪Captain Jack's - ‬5 min drive
  • Colors Bahamian Restaurant & Bar
  • ‪Firefly Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Abaco Inn - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Cottage With Great Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Cottage With Great Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Cottage With Great Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Cottage With Great Location located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hope Town apartment building is just steps away from Lucayan Archipelago and Garbanzo Beach. Tahiti Beach and Wyannie Malone Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage in the dunes on the Ocean
The set up and location were perfect for us. Great hot shower. For a couple or 2 friends it provided a quaint charming place to call home during our adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

BROCK B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Vacation and great location!
Jean - Property Manager was awesome and attentive and he always answered my calls that were for suggestions and local input. I have ZERO to complain about and he was there at checkout time to assist with luggage transfer to the rental boat! This property rental comes with a boat dock for the renter at no additional cost so that was a huge plus as well. Well done Jean! Appreciate you!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristi m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All you need
Perfect for a couple. Great location and great views. Close to the beach and central on the island.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pure Paradise
We loved the privacy - the proximity to the beach - the distance to town. It was perfect in every way.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Great Location
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elbow Cay vacation
Had a great time. Great location and property was reasonably priced.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elbow Cay 2024
We needed a place for 2 people after friends left which we had shared a house with. This place was perfect. Sleep shower and relax after boating or sightseeing. Comfortable place with beach access. AC WIFI Streaming TV
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Stay
We stayed at Top Deck Cottage while visiting Elbow Cay for our friends’ wedding. It was perfect! Both Jon and Jean were so helpful. Would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top Deck Cottage
Top Deck Cottage was the perfect spot for our stay. Centrally located and convenient. Space was clean and had plenty of amenities. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Didn’t want to leave!!
Perfect location. Great sunset, sunrise, and beach view. Most friendly people you’ll ever encounter!! Highly recommend. One thing that’s a must is purchasing The cruising guide to Abaco, if boating!! Thanks Jon!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Small efficiency in great location.
The cottage was very clean. There is no generator so when the power went out (frequently) it is extremely hot AND that means you can't charge any phones etc. I will never stay in the area again in a place without a generator. It's a must have in this area. Also, we had no hot water frequently and the shower was literally a trickle of water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Palma R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Post Hurricane
Hurricane Dorian destroyed the island before our visit. Communication from property owner was nonexistent. Did not reply to our questions. We did not go and it is doubtful that the property is habitable yet.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Cynthia W., Ashland City, Tennessee

Nice, but.....
This is a nice property in a great location. BUT....one of the best features of the place, a sliding glass door going out to to the ocean view side, is broken and will not open. The glass is etched by sea salt spray and the view is not clear. Because the door will not open the wonderful breeze is limited and view obscured. The place is clean and well equipped but could be perked up quite a bit with just some beach themed bedding instead of brown and black! Lastly, beach access is over the dunes and directly off the deck of an adjacent cottage on the same property; all connected by a large, well designed deck. There are boards laid loosely from the deck leading to the dune. The boards that are laid on the dune are not only treacherous but wrong. The dunes should crossed on board walks to preserve them.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Dianne K., Evans, GA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Overall good place to stay but could be improved
Location of this property was perfect. Check-in process was seamless from being picked up at the dock to having our golf cart delivered. John, the property manager, did an outstanding job! But the property is so outdated. It would take very little to upgrade the property. And it needed a little more cleaning on the inside. The biggest disappointment was the sand dune in front of the property completely blocked any ocean view at all. You could hear it but not see anything. Just the back of a massive dune. Maybe the hurricane pushed the dunes higher and you're not allowed to alter them. Just clearing some of the vegetation that had grown on top might have helped. It would have been nice to be on the porch and see the gorgeous views. Which I thought from the pics we would be able to do. And, adding a few extras like a beach umbrella, small cooler....things you don't travel with would have been nice. Minimal effort and money would make this a perfect place for couples.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonny K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top Deck Cottage
The Top Deck Cottage was great. Perfect little spot with great views, boat dock and convenient location. Will definitely be going back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully located
I would rent again. Simple cottage that offers the bare necessities for a wonderful stay. This is no resort and we knew exactly what we were renting. Elbow Cay continues to rebuild and familiarization with the spartan amenities of the island is exactly what we expected. If you are looking for a basic vacation that you can enjoy by renting a golf cart and boat it is highly recommended…..
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Top Deck
Property needs a list of phone numbers in its guest book. Internet would be nice. A radio for music.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island sublime
A cozy cottage with ocean views that lets you escape the madness!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

luciana H., Nassau, Bahamas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All you need for total relaxation
Property was awesome, right on the hill top with amazing ocean breezes and a breath away from the most beautiful beach with amazing little rock pools! Jon was awesome and filled our ever need upon request! Would stay here again in a heartbeat. Conveniently Abaco Inn was just around the corner and the studio was equipped with everything you would need for a staycation!!! Thanks for sharing this special place and hope to be back soon!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Art D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top Deck
Great Location and View
Stayed 34 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glenn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top Deck Cottage
My wife and I loved the top deck cottage! It was everything we expected and the property is well maintained! The dock was great and easily accessible from the cottage. We are looking forward to coming back next season to enjoy Elbow Cay.’
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Amanda R.

Cute & cozy!
We enjoyed our stay at Top Deck Cottage. It was a cute and cozy place to stay and the view was gorgeous.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christy H.

Amazing
Perfect !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Jim M.

Upsetting and totally unexceptable
There is no excuse for the issues that we had, the first thing that went bad happened the 3rd day when we ran out of water and sent a email to Jon , the son of the owner telling him about the issue. It took 15 hours for them to get the caretaker over to flip a switch on the cistern. We were without water from 5:00 pm until 8:00 am the next day. There is NO reason that this should have taken this long, the owner Steve lived about 1/2 mile away and Jon his son was also around, not too mention the caretaker. We could not use the toilet, clean up that night or make dinner. Also Steve the owner decided that it was alright to have the plumbing reworked on the 6th day of our stay. During this time period, we were not to flush the toilet or use the shower or drain anything down the sinks and shower. The work that was done was not to repair piping but was to add a toilet to the lower level of the house where he had a work shop. Steve told us that he needed to get the work done, not caring that he had paying guests staying there. He told us that we could go to the resort down the road and use their bathrooms if we needed. When we asked him how long the plumbing was going to be down he said that he didn't know 8hrs, 24hrs? He really did not care. It is mind numbing to me that he can operate in this manner. We have had rental property for over 20 years and would never put our guest through things like this. I guess that Steve the owner felt that is was ok and by him telling us "sorry for the inconvenience" it made it ok in his mind.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

richard w.

previous reviews are correct.
great location and good basic place to stay. cart was needed or bikes. loved the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

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