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Luxurious 5000 sqft SilverPalmsVilla Private Heated Pool/Spa/ocean gazebo/kayaks

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
Williamstown, Exuma
  • Little Exuma Beaches
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Salt Pond
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tropic of Cancer Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom / office

1 Queen Bed

East rear bedroom has two comfortable queen beds

2 Queen Beds

Primary Suite East

1 King Bed

Primary Suite West, ocean facing, steps to the infinity pool

1 King Bed

West facing rear bedroom has two comfortable queen beds.

2 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms

East Primary en-suite

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

East rear bath

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

West Primary en-suite

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

West rear bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxurious 5000 sqft SilverPalmsVilla Private Heated Pool/Spa/ocean gazebo/kayaks

Instagram silverpalmsvilla
Website silverpalmsvilla.com

* Brand new 5 tonne AC unit upgraded to cool the indoors for your enjoyment

Silver Palms Villa is a luxury beach house located on Little Exuma with its own private sugar beach for lovely serene walks gazing at the magnificent turquoise waters of Exuma known for the clarity of the aqua colours . You will never grow tired of gazing at the ocean and the beautiful shimmering silver tipped palms.

Silver Palms Villa provides 5000 sq ft of indoor/outdoor living! Silver Palms villa will be your next favourite vacation getaway! Silver Palms is designed to celebrate life and make lasting memories with your family and friends!

The large gazebo is perched to overlook the ocean for hours of fun in the shade or in the evening under the sky of brilliant stars. With soft party lights under the gazebo you will spend many long evenings dreaming by the ocean, listening to the tide ebbing and flowing and sharing stories with loved ones.

The hot tub next to the gazebo is especially wonderful at night under the twinkling stars as you and your guests see how many shooting stars come by.

Our heated salt water pool is 30x16 ft and is wonderful for laps or just bobbing on floats as you watch the ocean and the water lap over the infinity edge.

Relax in our loungers in the sun or under the cool of our covered patio. Our large covered patio has wonderful seating with soft cushions and footrests to enjoy the pool by day and night watching the water run over the infinity edge and connecting the ocean blue with the pool. At night the warm breeze will relax you as you gaze at the pool lit at night for your enjoyment. The dining table works well for 8 under the porch out of the sun. It also serves well for buffet style eating on the large deck. After an evening dip you will be ready to retire to the well appointed bedrooms and bath areas.

The Villa is a luxurious 5 bedroom / 4 bath home, with attention to fine details. With our guests top of mind, your "home away from home" has been carefully designed to offer you, your family and friends wonderful amenities to make your vacation the most memorable experience. All on one level, the Villa offers two identical private Primary suites with King beds and large en-suite baths, complete with showers and large freestanding tubs for spa-like relaxation. Enjoy your favourite beverage and epsom salt waters in our beautiful tubs crowned with sparkling chandeliers for ambience.

All 5 bedrooms have been designed with robes, beautiful linen, premium mattresses and pillows. Beautiful linen blackout drapes for a deep nights sleep. Our fifth bedroom is equipped with a stand up desk, comfortable swivel desk chair and printer for those that need to spend some time working from "home". Our Starlink internet keeps you seamless with excellent connectivity.

The expansive Great Room, central in the Villa, features a soaring 22 foot cypress ceiling with entertainment and dining areas. There is a large dining table seating comfortably 10 where you will spend hours sharing stories from the day, listening to music on the Bose speaker and dancing in the spacious great room into the wee hours of the night.
A second dining area has a round table with rattan chairs ready for an intimate coffee break or a fun game of cards or board games. Our 10 foot granite island has four rattan bar stools for those who want to chat while cooking or have a quick meal or snack.

The TV area features a 70" Smart TV with apps Netflix, Prime, Apple, YouTube and connecting with Live TV for your enjoyment. There is also a playstation PS4 with a number of video games and DVD'S to explore. The games cupboard has puzzles, party games and board games for all ages.

The fully equipped gourmet kitchen is perfect for entertaining family and guests with several small appliances and all the basics for all your culinary needs. the convection oven has air fry capability and finishing cycle. Many coffee machines for keurig , nepresso, coffee grinder, Cuisinart drip and French press are available. There is a huge selection of spices for your meal prep.
Bread maker, rice cooker, and slow cooker are supplied. An atrisan mixer, hand mixer and Vitamix are great additions for all of you cooks and bakers.
There are 2 large refrigerators and a bar/wine fridge to stock many days of your holiday so you won't need to leave our Villa, pool and beach! The outdoor barbecue grill is steps away.
A great entertaining kitchen to create meals or hire one of the many island chefs for a great culinary experience for you all!

Our entire house is supplied with purified Reverse Osmosis water made from our well with state of the art technology to safely drink and bathe in.

We have a 45KW diesel generator to keep your visit supplied well with power during the island's outages.

For those who enjoy long walks it's an easy 10 min walk from our home to Tropic of Cancer Beach via a public access pathway. It is the next beach to our beach that allows for a 2 mile walk with a beach barbecue for drinks, burgers, conch fritters and grouper sandwiches at Brea's Delight! This makes a fun time for the family and friends. We hear that Tropic of Cancer beach is a kite surfers dream as well!

Others will enjoy a kayak or paddle board over to turtle rock on our left or to a lazy river on our right into the mangroves to discover the wildlife there.

Boogie boards and skimboards add enjoyment to the surf! There are plenty of beach chairs and umbrellas to take onto the beach and put your toes in the sand or build sandcastles with children's beach toys.

Try your skills at horseshoes or bocce ball on our sandy play area or corn hole on the deck.

A quieter time can be spent reading or rocking on our back porch garden patio enjoying the fuchsia bougainvillea arbor and birds chirping in the palms.

Snooze in our hammocks around the property and dream of the next time you come to Exuma!

Property manager

Mark and Debbie Coombs
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
2 highchairs 2 Greco travel beds, dishes/games
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
All events must be agreed by the owners
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Any offsite water or land trips, rentals and activities are at the risk of tenants, the owner assumes no liability for activities off the property.

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: 25
Note from host: all events must be agreed by the owners
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 859955338

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

William's Town

Located in William's Town, this villa is on the beach. Hermitage Tomb and Rolletown Tombs are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lucayan Archipelago and Little Exuma Beaches. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Williamstown, Exuma

What's nearby

  • Little Exuma Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Salt Pond - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hermitage Tomb - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Tropic of Cancer Beach - 17 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Fowl Cay - 18 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santana's Grill Pit - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Santanna's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪One 80 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Club Arawak - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chef Anns Turtle Pond Resturant And Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxurious 5000 sqft SilverPalmsVilla Private Heated Pool/Spa/ocean gazebo/kayaks have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Luxurious 5000 sqft SilverPalmsVilla Private Heated Pool/Spa/ocean gazebo/kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious 5000 sqft SilverPalmsVilla Private Heated Pool/Spa/ocean gazebo/kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious 5000 sqft SilverPalmsVilla Private Heated Pool/Spa/ocean gazebo/kayaks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious 5000 sqft SilverPalmsVilla Private Heated Pool/Spa/ocean gazebo/kayaks located?

Nestled on the beach, this William's Town villa is within a 10-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Little Exuma Beaches. Tropic of Cancer Beach and Salt Pond are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Heaven on earth
Silver Palms Villa far exceeded any expectations we had. The house was beautifully furnished and fitted out to the highest standard. Our family of 11 enjoyed hours in the gorgeous azure waters at the bottom of stairs. We did take advice, and were able to take a large supply of fresh and frozen foods from Nassau. Coffee lovers have the choice of various means of preparation. Every appliance you may need is provided, even a bread maker, however, that was not used by our son who provided us with bread made the old fashioned way most mornings! If anyone reading this is even thinking of a holiday in the Exumas, this house would be very hard to beat, it was the best........... The Wood Family Gold Coast Australia Jakarta Indonesia, Nassau Melbourne New York
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kasandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fantastic property!
We very much enjoyed our stay. The property is exceptional. Two master suites, a wonderful pool, great and well-outfitted kitchen and great beach access. None of our negatives involved the property itself, but they're worth considering. Bugs can be terrible. Several of us ended up with many itchy bites. Bug spray and/or baby oil can mitigate this. But the property is also remote and on really rough roads. It's 30-35 minutes to groceries, and at least 20 minutes to most restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
A fantastic family trip all around there were 9 of us and MORE than enough space for everyone. We were 4-50 something’s and 5-20 something’s and fun for all. The property is spectacular! The pool and beach are amazing! The property manager was top notch, she coordinated everything from a fishing excursion to a fabulous catered dinner and everything in between. Don’t hesitate to book this property you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply wonderful!
Everything was as advertised, but nothing could truly prepare for the total experience. This retreat for 5 couples was a celebration of my wife's birthday, but also a chance to celebrate great friends and God's provision. It was spectacular. The property owners (Mark & Deb) were terrific - communicative, prompt, and thorough. The house manager, Judy, and her family (Dana & Ieasha) were amazing. We splurged and had them cook dinner for us 4 nights, and each night were delighted with the meal. Delicious! We also had them provide regular cleaning, and they were thorough and excellent. The weather didn't really allow much on the ocean; it was too rough for kayaking or snorkeling, but no one cared at all. The views were perfect, the pool was excellent, and it was exactly the trip we hoped it would be.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing House
This property is truly amazing! The house has everything you could possibly need-fully stocked kitchen with spices and gadgets, comfy furniture to lounge on, the beds and linens are tough to beat. This sprawling house was more than enough space for our party of 10 adults. It was so nice taking the Kayaks out on the gorgeous ocean right on the property. The hosts were very helpful with tons of great recommendations and Judy the PM was responsive and helpful. The chefs she helped organize for us were fantastic! The only disappointment was having to leave this amazing property. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FABULOUS (BUT HOT!!) HOME
We truly loved this home & the gorgeous beach it's located on but... We were HOT most of our stay. The AC in this home just barely works. The max temp outside most days was mid-80's & the temp inside the home was always 80 by noon. It stayed hot until well after bedtime & made it very difficult to fall asleep. We communicated this with the owners immediately after check-in & were told to keep all curtains closed (which we did at ALL times, blocking our view to the gorgeous pool & beach) & that did nothing. Sadly, we could never stay here again unless the AC was fixed/upgraded. The pro's of this house are that the layout is absolutely perfect for two families. The kitchen is well stocked & having multiple refrigerators was great. The location on the beach is just stunning & we barely saw other people the entire week. So quiet & secluded!! Comfy beds & filtered water system were great too. Communicating with the house manager was interesting. I'll leave it at that. The friends we traveled with were disappointed on how few towels were in the bathrooms & so few laundry pods to wash with. We ended up going back and forth to Georgetown daily, which is quite the trek, to get items like trash bags, laundry pods, paper towels, sandwich bags, etc that you just don't think about much until you need them. My advice would be to plan ahead much better than we did & realize there's just a few of these items to get you started. Overall, we had a nice stay. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Slice of heaven
Silver Sands is a little slice of heaven. The beach the house is located on is stunning and ultra private. We pretty much had the entire beach to ourselves the whole trip. Water is crystal clear, and sand is so soft. We were two families with 5 children (ages 4-10) and the house setup couldn’t have been more perfect. The house comes fully equipped with everything you could possibly need for the beach, pool, cooking & relaxing. We wound love to return to this beautiful property and island again soon! We loved the privacy of the home. Make sure to stock up on groceries, and if you plan to go to restaurants take into account the days and hours restaurants are open in advance. There are three well known good ones a short drive from the property. The owners are lovely and provided lots of great recommendations in advance of the trip. Book it, you won’t regret it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carson R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island perfection
We had four couples staying at the property and we felt that we had our own private oasis! The house looks like a model home for pottery barn. Super clean and comfortable! All the amenities you could need pool, hot tub, private beach, amazing carribean water! The kitchen came fully stocked including spices if you want to stay in and cook! Highly recommend in house dinner (grouper with lemon caper sauce and homemade key lime pie , omg yummy). We did not see one person on the beach the entire time we were there! Very remote so pack your snack or hit the grocery store on the way while passing through Georgetown. The roads to the house are bumpy so it makes the commute about 40 min to town. We only ventured out to eat to Blu, Santanna’s, Brea’s beach bar at Tropic of Cancer…All delish! We enjoyed our private boat charter picking us up IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE! Highly recommend this property for anyone wanting low key RELAXATION!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bart R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couples trip in Exuma
The Silver Palms Villa was perfect for our group! Beautiful property with top notch accommodations all around. The pool and beach were wonderful. We spent a lot of time in the Gazebo overlooking the ocean. We also explored the island a little bit by car and boat. The owners and the house manager were very good about communicating with us and making sure we had everything we need. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

serge g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Great House had an excellent stay with friends enjoyed all the amenities enjoyed the very private beach and the pool.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raeme L., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Bahamas!
We LOVED our stay at Silver Palms. The property was absolutely stunning and the house was gorgeous. The beach was totally secluded and we enjoyed spending time both indoors and out. It had everything we needed and more. The owners were super friendly and quick to respond to any queries. Their house felt like our home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Silver palms
Beautiful home, well equipped and great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

María D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay at this gorgeous home
We went to Exuma to celebrate my 40th birthday with a group of 10, plus one toddler. The home was beautiful and well equipped with everything we needed! Check in was easy and Judy, the house manager, was very responsive to all our questions. The beach at the house is pristine and quiet (make sure to check out the stars at night!). The road to the home is a bit bumpy towards the end but it is well worth it! I'd highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandi r., Lakeville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous!
The property is beyond words beautiful! Our family stayed there to celebrate my 75th birthday and the surprise was on my them as I had not told them where we were staying. They expected the usual resort and got far more than that. The only cons: the last bit of road is treacherous but getting there was so worth it. The no-see-ems were beyond bad and even with repellent we all got chewed up. Even with that we would not have traded the wonderful experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best trip ever
Looooved the house, easy communication- just an overall wonderful trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Week In Exuma
Silver Palms is absolutely a beautiful place to stay on a private beach. This is by far the best VRBO house I have ever stayed at with the communication before the trip and services provided by Judy, the house manager. Judy provided three dinners for us at the house that were exceptional. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John & Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another incredible stay at Silver Palms Villa!
I think this was at least our 8th stay at Silver Palms Villa and each time it is equally incredible! This place never gets old! Mark and Deb do an awesome job keeping the property clean, fresh, and stocked with everything you need/want for an awesome vacation! Everything is extremely comfortable and feels like your home away from home! We started coming to Silver Palms over 5 years ago and everything looks and feels as good as it did on our 1st visit! The pool and spa are fantastic, and the beach is out of this world! As always, Judy, the property manager, and her team do a great job arranging our rental car and taking care of all our grocery and alcohol shopping, and having everything ready at the house when we arrive! Silver Palms Villa is a no brainer!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Dorinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful tastefully decorated house on a private beach with amazing outdoor space! Loved it!
Owners were quick to respond to any questions and concerns we had. Property manager was helpful with arranging meals, transportation and pre stocking groceries.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adult Family Vacation
The stay here was great. The property is beautiful and has everything you need. 9 of us stayed extremely comfortably.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Rachael J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Highly recommended. Host was friendly & very fast with help. Loved the home. It was clean & just as beautiful as the photos.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

jim c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for families
Wonderful visit from beginning to end. Beautiful oceanfront views of blue water. Judy is one of the best property managers ever. Delicious chef prepared dinners and answers to every question.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mari H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Beautiful
This property is truly a tropical paradise! The beach, pool area and home were all 5 stars. The home is well decorated and maintained. The outdoor pool/ patio/ cabana area has ample space and seating as well as a good selection of pool accessories. The beach area has gorgeous white, soft sand and is very private. The property is remote, it’s quite a drive to most supplies and activities. But, the property manager is very helpful with getting in the provisions you might need.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy E., Miami Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
We really enjoyed our stay at SPV. The house is so spacious and beautifully decorated. We loved the hot tub and awesome pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mark and Debbie Coombs

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Debbie and I first set foot on Exuma in January, 2015 and quickly fell in love with the island. We'd rented a great friend's property on Little Exuma and had heard about the turquoise color of the ocean, the powder white sand, the people, the relaxed atmosphere, but being there to experience it first hand impacted us in ways we hadn't imagined, there was no turning back.

Why they chose this property

Having fallen in love with Exuma, we began looking for oceanfront property to build our home in the spring of 2015. We viewed properties on the south and north side of the island, on both Great Exuma and Little Exuma and decided after seeing most of the island, Little Exuma was where we wanted to be because of it's natural beauty and the relaxed, friendly and peaceful atmosphere we experienced. We wanted beachfront property and we were fortunate enough to find and acquire our 1/2 acre beachfront piece of paradise on the ocean, in a setting that offered wonderful privacy nestled among native Silver Thatch Palm Trees, while at same time being part of a community of beautiful surrounding estate villa's. We broke ground in December, 2016 and were ready to share our new villa with guests starting Dec 15, 2017

What makes this property unique

Private, beachfront setting, breathtaking ocean views, close to local ocean side restaurants, villa is spacious with large central Great Room and infinity pool with grand surrounding deck and all the amenities we could think of to offer our guests a one of a kind Exuma, Bahamas vacation experience. Luxurious finishing with upscale Pottery barn furniture and decor.
Check in is at 4pm and check out is at 11am. Weekly rentals are from Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday. We will try to accommodate other options if it is possible. Please contact us and we will do our best. Due to the Caribbean environment, we cannot guarantee weather, wind, sand shift with tide changes that may happen on occasion.

Languages:

English

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