On hilltop with pool. Only 400 feet down to waterfront, dock & kayaks. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Does On hilltop with pool. Only 400 feet down to waterfront, dock & kayaks. have a pool?

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

Q: Is On hilltop with pool. Only 400 feet down to waterfront, dock & kayaks. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is On hilltop with pool. Only 400 feet down to waterfront, dock & kayaks. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Lucayan Archipelago and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Rolletown Tombs. Fowl Cay and Tropic of Cancer Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

10/10 Excellent

Terra K.

22 May 2025

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A little piece of paradise

My husband and I had a wonderful time at this beautiful location. It was private and incredibly peaceful. We enjoyed kayaking almost every day, and we saw tons of wildlife. Valerie was by far the best host we have ever stayed with. We stayed for two weeks and we could have stayed for two more. If you are looking for privacy in paradise, this is your place.

Stayed 13 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

1 Feb 2025

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An island gem

The cottage was no frills but had everything we needed and was nestled in a quiet area surrounded by native vegetation and many types of birds. The screened in porch and pool was perfect for relaxing too. The pier is a few feet away with easy access for kayaking or watching the green sea turtles from there. Valerie is a top notch host and ensures that you have everything that you need. Thanks again Valerie - we had a great time!

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

13 Jun 2024

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This property was amazing

The cottage is quaint with a beautiful view. It’s quite and close to the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. Valerie is a great host.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

6 Aug 2023

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Exuma vacation Cottages

This is a great place to stay. Very quiet and relaxing. Valerie is great and knows the area very well. We will definitely stay there again in the near future.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

shena v.

26 Jun 2024

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Great Stay

Valerie is a great host. The cottages and pool are nice. Turtles at the dock. We had a wonderful time. Loved her dogs and all the others we saw. :)

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

30 Oct 2019

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Exellent

Best accomodation on Exuma

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jack O.

29 Jul 2023

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Very cool spot

Very cool spot, easy walk to water with kayak launch. Owner very nice and helpful. Is a good way from Georgetown so stop at store on thebway

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

30 Nov 2023

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Great Place!

Very affordable quaint clean stay with a pool! We saw a sea turtle right at the dock and more while kayaking. Valerie was very friendly & an accommodating host. Close to Tropic of Cancer beach & Blu Restaurant (our favorite places on the island.) We will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Dec 2024

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So relaxing!

My husband and I spent a week at this cottage. We agree that this was one of the most peaceful, restful vacations we have had, due in large part to the cottage and its owner, Valerie. It is outfitted with everything we need, but if we asked for anything Valerie very quickly took care of us. The cottage is small but very cosy, and we found the bed to be quite comfortable. We enjoyed our morning coffee in the beautiful screened in porch. We look forward to returning - hopefully next year. The pool is wonderful, and we enjoyed kayaking from the private beach. Thank you for everything, Valerie!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian G.

30 Apr 2024

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Excellent Stay At Exuma Vacation Cottages

Our stay at Exuma Vacation Cottages was wonderful. Valerie is a terrific host who ensured we had all we needed to enjoy our stay. Our cottage was stocked with all the necessities and then some. We found the beach blankets and chairs provided to be very helpful as we went out to the beaches each day. The pool was excellent to come home to after a long day, and the dogs were also so welcoming each time we returned from a long day. Overall, a great stay with a wonderful host. We would definitely stay here again on a return visit.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

1 Aug 2021

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Amazing Exuma Cottage

Valerie was such a kind host. And made sure we had anything we needed The cottage was so cozy and had everything you would need. We had a wonderful time kayaking around the property . Me and my wife will be back and not hesitate to rent this cottage again.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

19 May 2023

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Perfectly Goldilocks

It’s not to fancy and not to rough, just perfect for a peaceful serene stay. Our stay in a cottage was wonderful. The place was clean and very well supplied. Valerie was a great host and offered help as needed. The kayak was nice for paddling around the beautiful beach and the pool was solar heated to just the right temperature. It is definitely on our mind as a place to return to.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

12 May 2023

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A Wonderful Housekeeping Cottage and Excellent Hostess!

So glad we booked our stay at Valerie's cottage - it was spotlessly clean and well stocked - a pleasant screened porch for cocktails and having the kayaks available to paddle Moriah Harbor, as well as the heated pool were all added bonuses. Loved staying at the quieter end of the island, near three of the best beaches, too! We really enjoyed meeting Valerie, a delightful woman full of good Island information, and her sweet dogs, too. It was a very relaxing and tranquil stay for us! Thank You, Valerie - we miss you!!

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy E.

1 Apr 2024

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Great stay!

One of our best trips to Exuma ever! This was our first stay here and we have already planned a return in July. Nothing compares to the peace, tranquility and beauty of Moriah Harbour with it's stunning beaches and sandbars, crystal clear waters and sea life. We took full advantage of the kayaks available to guests. The cottages were clean and comfortable and the owner, Valerie, was a delight and very eager to make sure we had a nice stay. We also loved meeting her sweet dogs, Chica and Bridget. Looking forward to our return in July!!! Thank you Valerie:)

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

11 Jul 2023

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Just as described

The cottage was just as described! The location was perfect for kayaking to Moriah harbor. It was very clean and the A/C worked great. Wifi worked well. It is small, and no TV service. For us it served its purpose to do exuma on a budget.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

AARON C.

14 Apr 2025

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Loved everything about the cottage and the hostess!

Valerie is absolutely the best host!!! What an amazing place to stay! My wife and I stayed at one of her cottages for a week and couldn't have been happier we picked this place. The location was perfect: half way between George Town for shopping/eating and the best remote beaches on Little Exuma, and easy kayak access to the Lazy River. The cottage itself was quaint and simple yet had everything we needed. The screened porch was our daily morning coffee spot with a peaceful million dollar view overlooking Moriah Harbor Cay National Park. One of the property highlights was the solar-heated in-ground pool. After a day of salty beaching, the pool was very refreshing. But the #1 most memorable thing about staying here was Valerie. We planned to arrive on a Sunday evening and Valerie let us know that the stores would be closed. She offered to pickup groceries for us ahead of time. We had fresh fruits, some breakfast items, wine, and beer waiting for us at the cottage upon our arrival. Throughout the week, Valerie periodically checked on us to see how we were doing and if we needed anything. She lent us a few sundry items, gave us great advice on places to visit (she's been a local since the 60's), and engaged in pleasant conversations. Sure you could pay more for a swankier vacation rental but you wouldn't get this level of charm and hospitality. My wife and I both felt like we were visiting our favorite aunt in paradise and can't wait to come back again!!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

10 Jan 2023

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The best spot in Exuma.

Valerie is one of those people that anyone is lucky to meet in life. Such a wonderful person and an amazing host. We found the location to be the perfect place to explore everything around the island and beyond. Located right on the Mariah Harbour Cay National Park we had an amazing experience using the kayaks provided to easily paddle around and see the absolute beauty this place has to offer. Only a 15min drive to Georgetown was easy to access boat rentals and water taxis to Stocking Island. Valerie did everything possible for us to enjoy our stay and make us feel safe and comfortable. Thank-you for sharing your amazing place with us. We hope to return again as soon as we are able.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

1 Jul 2024

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Amazing

Valarie is the sweetest host! She checked on us every day to make sure we had what we needed. The cottage was cute and perfect for the two of us. We had everything we needed to cook meals. The power went off a few times which is common for the island, but the cottage stayed nice and cool the entire time. My husband who is always hot never complained and actually turned the AC up a few times because it was working so well! The location was great for seclusion and quiet! The kayaks were a wonderful amenity and we saw many turtles, fish, and a few sharks while touring Moriah harbor. There were 2 turtles who hung out in the private Bay Area every day which was so cool to see!! We didn’t use the pool but it looked beautiful and very clean. We were a short drive to little exuma and not too far from Georgetown. We would happily stay again!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa D.

26 Mar 2022

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Great place if you like camping

This rental was a lot more rustic than we thought from the listing, even by Bahamian standards (this was our 7th rental in the Bahamas). One bedroom was the only room that was dry walled and had an air conditioning duct, so this is where I spent most of the time when indoors. We had to keep the windows closed at night due to the no-seeums, common here, but it was difficult to cool the rest of the cabin. Wiring was exposed due to no drywall but was painted over. The bathroom was a real issue, as the lip of the shower was rotted out (I could tell by the ants coming in and out of it) and I’m allergic to mold, so we ended up leaving. The cabin was spotless and kept very clean. The best part is the water access. There is a new dock and we had a good time kayaking and sitting on the dock looking at the starfish and even saw some turtles from the kayak. This would be a great rental for campers who would like a few more amenities.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 Jan 2023

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Great basecamp for all of your adventures!

We had a great visit to Exuma and loved staying at Valerie's cottage. The location is far enough away from the business of George Town but close enough to venture into town if you are inclined to do so. The deck with access to the water and kayaks is an easy stroll down to the end of the road, and wow - what a view! The cottage itself was immaculately clean, quiet and perfectly appointed - Valerie has thought of everything! She had all of the basic necessities and even offered to pick up items for us each time she went into town. We loved spending time on the screened porch, and the cross breezes throughout the cottage made it the perfect temperature for sleeping or relaxing between adventures. We found it to be a wonderful location, nice and quiet. Valerie is a lovely woman and we had the added pleasure of meeting some return guests who spend several months at the cottages each year. The resident dogs, Chica and BridgeIt were a welcome sight every time we came and went. Bartlett, a visiting black lab, was also a wonderful host. The pool was a nice option from the beach, but with so much to see and do, we didn't spend much time there. The kayaking, snorkeling, swimming in the ocean, beach hopping, restaurant touring, all made for a wonderful vacation, and Valerie's cottages are the ideal basecamp. We would definitely recommend this property. Valerie is a gem. 5 stars all the way around!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delayne W., Hernando, MS

18 Jun 2019

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Great Experience, Beautiful Location, Short Kayak or Drive to Beach

This was our first trip to Exuma and we didn't want to stay on a resort property or in Georgetown. After researching many properties from one end of the island to the other we settled on Valerie's Cottages. If you are looking for the resort vibe this is not your place...if you want a clean place to stay, fa great hostess, peace, quiet, and relaxing time you have found it. Valerie was helpful even before we arrived, she let us know that the island was celebrating a 4 day holiday weekend and offered to purchase groceries, beer, and liquor to get us by until the shops opened back up on Tuesday. When we arrived she and her sweet dogs greeted us in the driveway and showed us around our cottage (we stayed in #3). It is a very short walk down the hill to the dock where there is a kayak launch. We kayaked over to Mariah Cay on 2 different days, packed a small soft cooler with lunch and adult beverages and absolutely loved having a private beach to enjoy to ourselves. (Just pay attention to the high/low tide times before you head out) The pool was a nice addition to the property. Hartswell is about a 20 min drive from Georgetown. It takes less than 10 minutes to reach Forbes Hill Beach (my favorite) and 15-20 minutes to reach Santana's and Mom's Bakery in Williams Town. If you have a larger group you can rent more than one cottage. As a side note we recommend Coastline Adventures to hit all of the fun things to do/see on the outer Cays, Shirley's Fish Fry, Eddie's Edgewater Restaurant, Santana's, and Mom's Bakery. We also had a good experience renting a car from Thompsons across from the airport.....just watch out for all those tire eating potholes on the island!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire C.

13 May 2025

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

10 Jan 2025

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6 stars if I could!

A most wonderful and relaxing stay in Valerie’s cottage. The cottage was spotlessly clean and lacked for nothing. Quiet, safe, and well located location. We enjoyed the amenities and used the kayaks to get over to Moriah Harbour Cay and the unpopulated beaches. Valerie made sure we lacked for nothing and was a wealth of local information. Best of all, her dogs were our daily visitors.Thanks for everything, we hope to return someday!

Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

20 Jul 2024

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Charming Cottage with great adventures awaiting!

We had a delightful stay at this small cottage, which despite its age, provided all the necessities for a comfortable retreat. The location was absolutely perfect for our adventure-filled getaway, offering easy access to nearby beautiful, secluded beaches! While kayaking to the nearby Cays, we saw sting rays, turtles, and sharks! The host was incredibly accommodating and helpful, ensuring we had everything we needed throughout our stay. If you're looking for a cozy escape with basic necessities away from crowds and fantastic outdoor opportunities, this cottage is an excellent choice!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T.

20 Dec 2023

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Exima vacation

We had a delightful time. Valerie was very conscientious and checked on us frequently to see if we needed anything. Property has its own private beach and dock. The cottages were built in the 1960’s but have ac etc. we would return again

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

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