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Historic Island Retreat on Little Exuma

Waterfront apartment with kitchenette and patio

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Property grounds
Exterior
Property grounds
Beach towels
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
At Turtle Creek Inn By The Sea, discover a tranquil haven surrounded by lush gardens filled with native trees, fruits and flowers. Take advantage of the private dock for kayaking & paddle boarding tours on the sweet tidal creek or enjoy world-class snorkeling and beach excursions nearby.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Island Retreat on Little Exuma

Waterfront apartment with kitchenette and patio
A garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free apartment building. The apartment features free WiFi and a kitchenette with a fridge, an oven and a stovetop. A patio, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this apartment offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Ronda Good & Steve Cox

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: high rock walls

Events

Events allowed
Pre approval

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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Note from host: pre approval
Long-term renters welcome
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Retreat Tropic Of Cancer
Island Retreat Close to Tropic of Cancer Beach
Island Retreat Close to Tropic of Cancer Beach. Apartment
Island Retreat Close to Tropic of Cancer Beach. Hartswell

About the area

Located in Hartswell, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Rolletown Tombs and Hermitage Tomb are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lucayan Archipelago and Fowl Cay. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Little Exuma, Exumas

What's nearby

  • Rolletown Tombs - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Tropic of Cancer Beach - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Little Exuma Beaches - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Palm Bay Beach - 23 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Jolly Hall Beach - 24 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.) - 36 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Island Retreat on Little Exuma pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Island Retreat on Little Exuma?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Island Retreat on Little Exuma?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Island Retreat on Little Exuma located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is steps from Lucayan Archipelago and within 6 mi (10 km) of Rolletown Tombs and Fowl Cay. Tropic of Cancer Beach and Salt Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Historic Island Retreat on Little Exuma Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JOHN B.

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

Great people

Fantastic property. Very quiet, secluded. Direct access to the ocean without being right on it. 20 minute kayak paddle at a relaxed pace and you're there. Rhonda and Steve are very accommodating and down to earth.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

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

Like We Were Family Friends

Rhonda and Steve made us feel so welcome and comfortable. She shared her garden, the creek, amazing food and recommendations. The highlight of our trip was kayaking with her, and Steve could not have been more gracious and generous. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

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

Love exuma

Nothing fancy but everything you need clean beautiful grounds great location for kayaking steve and rohonda are great hosts didn't do the food plan the other guests said they loved it hope to be back Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia P.

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

Little exuma

Nice property just what we needed. Neighbor was amazing and cooked us hamburgers probably one of our best meals there. They had a good setup
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Beautiful quiet gem of a place. Rare find

Steve and Ronda were extremely nice and helpful hosts on site. I stayed for a week in 2 different studios and enjoyed both. Gems: The property with fruit trees and flowers. The boat shed top deck/lounge with amazing 180 degree view of sea, mangroves, creeks. Expedition quality kayaks (perfect for exploring bays, estuaries, beaches) and gear in excellent condition. Well informed kayak quide! Nice relaxed breakfasts. Location: quiet, great stars, away from bustling Georgetown. Near gorgeous beaches. The scoop on local ways and places. The cheerful studios: just big enough for 2 people, well stocked kitchenette. Good beds. And just a number of little extra touches that brighten the visit and place. Their water is tasty and filtered. And you don't need a Jeep to get to their location or around Exuma. My Honda Fit didi fine, driven carefully.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

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

Wonderful getaway

Ronda and Stephen were great hosts. The accommodations were clean and just as expected from the reviews. So close to some great snorkeling beaches. Firm bed, air conditioning worked great. Hot water for showers. Filtered water for drinking. Ate at jeans, good burgers.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Turtle Creek Inn

Amazing small inn tucked away on Little Exuma. The grounds are beautiful with a wonderful garden and deck over looking the mangroves with Moriah Cay in the distance. Perfect location for exploring by kayak. I can't express enough how much I appreciate Ronda and Steve's hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025