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Papaya House Exuma on Spectacular Beach

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Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Forbes Hill, Little Exuma, Exuma
  • Place, Tropic of Cancer Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Exuma Beaches
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Salt Pond
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the area

Forbes Hill

Located in Forbes Hill, this vacation home is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Salt Pond and Little Exuma Beaches. .This beach vacation home is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Tropic of Cancer Beach and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Rolletown Tombs.
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What's nearby

  • Tropic of Cancer Beach - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Little Exuma Beaches - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Salt Pond - 6 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Hermitage Tomb - 8 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Rolletown Tombs - 8 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Exuma Intl. Airport (GGT) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santana's Grill Pit - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Haulover Bay Restaurant, Bar and Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Santanna's Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chef Anns Turtle Pond Resturant And Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Big Noch’s - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Papaya House Exuma on Spectacular Beach

Spacious, modern home directly on one of the best beaches on the island -- only 4 other properties on the beach! Ideal get away from it all destination, yet with services nearby. Three large bedrooms with king beds and en suite bathrooms, all with views of the sea and sand. Fully equipped beach house in a tropical, peaceful, spectacular setting. Short drive to restaurants, sites and shopping. Connected by bridge to Great Exuma where the airport is located. There is a fourth small bedroom, with two twin beds.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden. This vacation home also features concierge services, an arcade/game room, and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Papaya House Exuma Spectacular Beach Forbes Hill, Little Exuma
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Papaya House Exuma on Spectacular Beach Private vacation home

Papaya House Exuma on Spectacular Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JENA J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two families, 8 total people, shared this space for a week and it was heavenly! Though we rented a boat for excursions, went to TOC and had a guided excursion, the beauty and seclusion offered at Papaya House are phenomenal. One can stay at the home and experience wonderful privacy and beauty. The house itself was well furnished with soaps, towels, linens….all the start-up items you would expect. We chose not to rent a car and had no trouble getting a driver to Little Exuma. The cabana and hammock are added perks of the home. It was most definitely one of our top, of not the top, vacation we’ve experienced. Thank you!
The colors to experience from the kitchen/living room area.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outdoor space at the house is fantastic. We happened to pick a windy week, but were still able to enjoy the sun. We could also swim every day at the beach out front, while many island beaches were too rough.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cintra D.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a beautiful place! We had the entire beach to ourselves for most of our stay as none of the neighbors went down to the beach. The manager/host Onike’ was absolutely fantastic and made sure we were happy and comfortable throughout our entire stay! She also arranged for a rental car and provided great details for shopping, restaurants and excursions. She always responded right away! She was fantastic!!! The location of the property is absolutely perfect! We really enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to go back again!!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzi A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet beauty with all the amenitiesWe spent a week in the sun and water and enjoyed every moment!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M., Lake Charles, LA

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible Location!!

We had the most memorable stay in Exuma and at the Papaya House. The location and beach in front of the house is absolutely amazing! Onike' the house manager was wonderful and had great communication throughout our stay. Thank you for sharing your home and we will cherish the memories we made in beautiful Exuma!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soren S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Papaya Paradise

The Papaya house was fantastic and Love Beach is absolute perfection. This is the best vacation we have ever taken. Group of 7 adults and we were all thrilled
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation!

We had a fantastic time during our stay! The house was perfect and had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. The beach was absolutely stunning—just steps away. What really made our trip special was the property manager, Onike. She was incredibly kind, helpful, and always quick to respond if we had any questions. We truly felt taken care of from start to finish. Highly recommend this place and would love to return!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sallie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful spot and house

Loved house and the beach it is on! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really wonderful beach house

We absolutely loved the Papaya House! It was our 4th trip to Little Exuma and have tried a number of home, Papaya House did not disappoint! Location is perfect, the beach was tranquil and private, and the house was stocked full of beach gear and everything you need to relax for a while in paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Papaya House Exuma

We have stay here many times. Great house in good location. Jackie is a great host
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolute Perfection

This house and location is perfect. The beach and water could not be more breathtaking. And a night, I think you can see every star in the galaxy. You can snorkel right out in front of the house - we brought our own gear but the house had plenty of it, as well as floats, fishing equipment, chairs, umbrellas and absolutely everything you need to fully enjoy the stay. This our third trip to the Bahamas (second to Exuma), we always pay to check one cooler and one suitcase to bring frozen foods and dry goods, essentials. Highly recommend doing that but the Exuma Outpost has a good selection to fill in the blanks but some things are pretty pricey. We loved Papaya House and hope to return soon. One of our favorite vacations ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Quiet Getaway

I booked this house with the Exuma Outpost next door for our groom and bridal villa, and it was perfect. I had 5 people at Papaya House (8 people at Exuma Outpost). It was walkable, and we have the most spectacular view! It has the most beautiful beach I have ever seen. The rooms were nice and very spacious, and Onike, the house manager was available whenever we needed something. It is on Little Exuma, a bit further away from George Town, but we rented cars, purchased provisions ahead of time, and had chefs catered and dropped off food for the week. That allowed us to enjoy the property and beach as much as we can. We had a micro wedding on the island, and it was the most unforgettable experience, and we can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtaking

Absolutely beautiful property and beach. Locati
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantel F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Family Trip

The Papaya House was amazing. Love Beach is as beautiful as it sounds. Despite the beauty of the house, my favorite part was being able to snorkel from the beach in front of the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

martha s., Southlake

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location

Pretty much as pictured and you’re right on the beach - really no reason to leave. They also have kayaks, paddle posts and some floats in garage. But it is also fun to explore! We speant a half day w Exuma water sports to see the swimming pigs and the snorkeling was phenomenal. We also rented a boat at Minns and explored on our own- this is a MUST! And have lunch at chat n chill. The kitchen in the home is pretty small and we found it easier to use the local Chef Ann who is amazing but about $100pp that includes the food. There are not any dinner options to eat out that we found but lunch spots were all good- tropic breeze and Santanas are both close by and great for lunch. The house was great but could use a little TLC - bathroom towel bars were loose and seemed to be an issue w one of the gas burners (gas leak?) that the property manager is looking into. Sofa was not very comfortable (futon type) but overall I still give it 5 stars because the beach, outdoor space, location, and access to chef exceeded our expectations- don’t get me wrong the home and room decor are beautiful- just some minor things they could update as mentioned. Do rent a car when you come!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing home on beautiful Love Beach!

We had a great stay at the Papaya House! Had everything we needed and really appreciated having the generator! Onike was great while we were there and always responded quickly to any questions we had. Loved the location and the house with all the extras such as the kayaks, paddle board and floating mat! Can not wait to return to Exuma!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach

The location and beach of this home is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Most Beautiful Beach!!

We had some stormy weather and we were very thankful for the generator! The beach is the most beautiful on the island!! House is great too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rami W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing House and Cove

The house was beyond our expectations. Videos and pictures of the cove doesn't do justice. You have to see it in person. Host was great, always responded right away. Didn't have any issues and everything was great. Can't wait stay at this house again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best beach destination ever!

This is our second visit to Papaya House. Absolutely thrilled with the location, definitely not a place for partying and night life which we were not interested in…such a relaxing, pristine vacation to a safe and friendly small island. We have traveled over the years and visited some of the best beaches in the Caribbean and none are better than Love Beach. We will look forward to a return visit ASAP!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ben Porter

We had the most wonderful week, the house is absolutely gorgeous amenities fantastic views spectacular every room has a breathtaking view when waking could not have been happier. Onike the property manager was very helpful and had great recommendations for us thank you again to home owners and everyone involved would highly recommend. Ben and Alicia Porter
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property and Wonderful Property Management

The home is absolutely breathtaking - the photos do not do it justice. Those in my party were pleasantly surprised by how immaculate and cozy the property was. Onike (property manager) was superb, answered questions promptly before and during our stay. She provisioned the house with some grocery items, arranged for us to have an in-home chef experience with Rondell, which was some of the best food we’d ever had! Onike also provided pertinent info about getting around, places to go and things to see. Additionally, Onike recommended Luther, who was our driver for the week and he too was amazing as we left the driving to him! Our group will definitely be back again to stay at the Papaya House. The only thing we would change or prepare for better next time is to use baby oil or a repellent for sand flies. There was some available in the home but because we are from the U.S., we didn’t realize we should’ve been using the repellent so instead used something similar to “Off” vs the sand fly spray — mainly because we just weren’t familiar with tropical locations. All of this to say, our stay was pretty darn perfect and we will return again and we highly recommend this property. Huge thank you to Onike!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sheer Beauty

This place was awesome! Can’t imagine waking up to a more beautiful view. The house was super clean and stocked with everything you could possibly need for a fabulous week from games, to kayaks, to beach toys, etc. The owners and Onike were super helpful and friendly and answered all of our questions. I would definitely go back and stay at there again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023