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Pa Willie’s - Locally owned historic cottage conveniently located with dock.

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Marina
Exterior
Beach nearby, beach towels
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Pa Willie’s - Locally owned historic cottage conveniently located with dock.

Lovingly restored by the great-granddaughter of the original owner, Pa Willie’s is a traditional 150 year-old Bahamian/Hope Town Settlement cottage is located “Upalong,” just 200 feet from the harbour and ocean in the peaceful and picturesque heart of Hope Town. This New England style home is within walking distance to beaches, restaurants, The Wyannie Malone Museum, Saint James Methodist Church, ferry docks, grocery stores and gift shopping. The Elbow Reef Lighthouse is a short boat ride away just across the harbour. Bars and restaurants are within walking distance, but far enough away to not be noisy or disturb the peacefulness of the cottage. Relax in the front porch swing. Stroll through the historic settlement of Hope Town. Rent a golf cart, bike or boat. Private dock slip upon request (up to 35’ with 4’ draft at low tide). Propane grill provided. Golf cart parking upon request.

The downstairs master has a queen-size bed with ensuite. There is a cozy front parlor, fully equipped kitchen with an adjacent sitting room that’s perfect for board games or puzzles, and a spacious front porch. Upstairs is an additional bedroom with twins that can be converted to a king, a full bath, and a cozy dormer-ed bedroom (low head room, best for a child) with one twin. Dock will accommodate boat up 35’ (4’ draft at low tide) Welcome to Pa Willies!

Property manager

Lory Kenyon

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 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

Children are welcome

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
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

About the area

Map
Abaco, Hope Town

What's nearby

  • Wyannie Malone Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hope Town Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Garbanzo Beach - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Tahiti Beach - 10 min drive - 5.2 km

Restaurants

  • Boat Harbour Pool Bar
  • ‪Captain Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • Colors Bahamian Restaurant & Bar
  • ‪Firefly Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Abaco Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pa Willie’s - Locally owned historic cottage conveniently located with dock. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pa Willie’s - Locally owned historic cottage conveniently located with dock. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pa Willie’s - Locally owned historic cottage conveniently located with dock. ?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Pa Willie’s - Locally owned historic cottage conveniently located with dock. located?

Located in the heart of Hope Town, this holiday home is steps away from Lucayan Archipelago and Wyannie Malone Museum. Hope Town Lighthouse and Garbanzo Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Pa Willie’s - Locally owned historic cottage conveniently located with dock. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Belinda D.

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

A very nice place

Great location and nice comfortable house
Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha W.

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

Charming and Comfy

Our stay at this cottage was wonderful. We love Hopetown and have visited often, but this was the first time we've stayed right in town. It was really fun and the convenience was perfect for our group of four senior citizens.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

2nd time staying and LOVED IT

This was our second time staying at Pa Willie’s. We loved and Lory is an amazing host. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tris T.

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

Perfect Easy Getaway

Pa Willie’s is perfectly situated in Hopetown. We enjoyed long walks every day and visiting our favorite spots by golf cart and boat, which was especially easy with the property’s dock and cart parking. We had everything we needed for our stay and everything was in working order. The bed was very comfortable and the house was very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonni C.

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

70th Birthday Weekend Celebration

Pa Willie's is just as it is described. It is not fancy by any means, but well equipped, clean and the very best location. A boat dock just steps away. Lory was wonderful to communicate with - we did have a power outage and her response was almost immediate and we were good to go in no time. Would stay there again and hope to!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Simple Pleasures

We stayed at this classic settlement home with a party of 4 adults. It was comfortable and convenient. We could sit on the porch to read or we could explore Hope Town and the north end on foot. A beautiful beach was steps away. The house provided a relaxing week after a prior chaotic week stay with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

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

Peaceful stay

Wonderful place - so peaceful & very close to beach, restaurant, bar, ice cream, coffee shop
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda D.

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

Happy

Loved the location, house & kitchen well stocked very nice stay
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Great place in hope town for boaters

It was a perfect spot for our boat trip and Lory made everything easy. Just a block from both the beach and marina!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry T.

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

Clean and excellent location

Every thing was clean and as it always is. Great location and friendly staff. Thank you again for a wonderful stay!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hadley R.

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

Great stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We’re a family that keeps coming back to Hopetown and this was the best place to stayed based on our family needs. The beach was a quick walk away for the kids and so was the playground. The kitchen was well stocked with what was needed to cook. Great place overall.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald F.

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

Great

Loved the property. Great location. Close to town and all the shops. One block from marina and beach. Really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany T.

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

GREAT House in Hopetown

IDEAL Location in Hopetown! Close to publuc dock and golf cart parking. Kitchen had everything we needed! Great house!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Cozy and comfortable

Pa Willie’s is perfect for a winter getaway. The house is historic and located in the settlement, convenient to everything. It’s easy to walk and take a cart. We will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geri P.

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

Adorable cottage

Great cottage, better in person than in the photos. Location is ideal for strolling the settlement and easy access to post office dock golf cart parking. Lory took excellent care of the cottage and our family. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Lovely stay

We had an unexpected family funeral to attend in Hope Town. Lory was able to help accommodate us in the Pa Willie home. We loved it. Great location, affordable price, and amazing communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Clark P.

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

Hope Town Thanksgiving

We loved our stay at pa Willie’s. The house was perfect for our family of five. We enjoyed our coffee on the front porch and grilling in the back yard for supper. We loved the boat slip and being so close to the playground. Lory was very helpful welcoming us and answering any questions we had. We will be back!! Best vacation ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliana B.

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

Perfect week in Hope Town

A very traditional Bahamian home in the heat of heart town. Has everything you need except food. A stop at Marsh Harbor grocery might be a good idea if you’re picky about what you like. Three stores on the island however limited choices. You’ll definitely need a golf cart if you want to explore the island. We’ll definitely recommend this property to any of our friends heading to Elbow Csy. Lory is a wonderful house manager. Julie Boardman
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris S.

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

Great Week!

We had a great week at Pa Willies. Great location that is easy walking distance to anything in Hopetown. Easy walk from the ferry to unload at the post office dock. And the best part, Lory went out of her way to assist when i left an important item behind. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

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

Loved Pa Willie’s

The house was comfortable and met all of our expectations. We were a bit confused as to how to get there ‐ from the Post Office Dock, walk to the second cross street and turn right... a few houses past the Methodist Church. Short walk to the beach. The only problem was that the water in the upstairs sink didn't work but everything else was wonderful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Sweet, Comfortable, Convenient and Easy

Following great communications with Lory - Pa Willies does not disappoint. After 25 years of holidays in the area this was our first time staying in Hope Town itself and Pa Willies made it perfect! The property is fully outfitted and a only short walk away from beaches, its included dock, Vernon’s and a just short drive to other old and new favorites. We will book again
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Sweet Place

My husband and I spent a wonderful week with friends in this sweet, historical cottage. Located in the middle of the settlement, we walked every where. Or grabbed a shuttle ferry to cross the marina to the picturesque lighthouse. The owner was nearby and very attentive. The cottage is cozy and restored with comfort in mind. Loved the front porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesli D.

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

Perfectly situated home away from home

We were so pleased with Pa Willies when we arrived. The house is located on a quiet street yet steps away from the Post Office dock. The house was clean and cool . The beach is also just a stroll away. Golf cart parking is very close as are the shops, Capt’ Jack’s, Scoops ice cream and Vernon’s store. The playground and shuttle to the Abaco Inn and Marina are right there, too. Lori was easily reached and helful answering questions. We would love to return to Pa Willie’s next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom K., McNeal, AZ (actually closer to Bisbee)

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

Pa Willie's

The property was clean and was as advertised. Very central to Hope Town. The property was well-maintained, and Lory was very responsive, even when we (elderly geezers) couldn't figure out how to turn on the TV. She came over to help us, but we found that we just didn't need to watch TV, even during the one rainy day we had. All in all, it was a delightful place to stay. Very comfortable.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

gordon s.

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

Pa Willies

We loved the house and the location. The upstairs bedroom was a might short for my 6' tall son. We had a little trouble finding the house... we were standing in front of it, but no name on the house like most houses. But we got in... and relax after a long day's traveling. Thank you so much.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022