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Dunwanderin-Historic Cottage in the Heart of Hope Town w/dock

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Marina
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Elbow Cay, Central Abaco
  • Place, Hope Town Lighthouse
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Abaco Beach
  • Place, Tahiti Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marsh Harbour (MHH)
    ‪117 min drive‬

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About the area

Hope Town

Located in Hope Town, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Wyannie Malone Museum. .This vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Hope Town Lighthouse and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Garbanzo Beach.

What's nearby

  • Wyannie Malone Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hope Town Lighthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Garbanzo Beach - 9 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Tahiti Beach - 12 min drive - 6.2 km

Restaurants

  • Boat Harbour Pool Bar
  • Colors by the Sea
  • ‪Captain Jack's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Abaco Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Firefly Restaurant - ‬7 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.

Dunwanderin-Historic Cottage in the Heart of Hope Town w/dock

Located in the very heart of the picturesque settlement of Hope Town, "Dunwanderin" is a fully renovated historic cottage exuding charm and elegance. The house is nestled within lush tropical vegetation on Lover’s Lane, assuring shade and privacy and absent of vehicular traffic. All modern conveniences are provided in an open and airy floor plan with an abundance of natural light. Merely steps away are all the amenities for a truly authentic Bahamian stay - a beautiful sandy ocean beach, the scenic harbour and famous lighthouse, quaint shops, grocery stores, varied eateries, and public dock.

The friendly locals and a safe, tranquil, family-friendly environment are especially appealing to vacationers who prefer an alternative to cruise ships, mega-resorts, "compounds", and maddening crowds. Dunwanderin offers the best of the best.

The rear deck features a large dining table, comfortable furnishings for lounging, and a giant umbrella when shade is desirable. The two main bedrooms feature queen beds with high quality mattresses and linens. The TV room/study has a sleeper sofa that unfolds into a very comfortable queen bed (a rarity). Upstairs is a full bathroom and downstairs is a half bath, paired with one of the nicest outdoor showers on the island. The house is optimal for 4 people, but will easily accommodate 2 more on the sleeper sofa.

Key Features:
3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms in an historic village cottage
Central location on Lover's Lane
Fully restored, simple yet elegant design
Walking distance to shops, restaurants, docks, harbour, and beach
Private Dock offering convenient access for boats up to 30 feet.
Very well equipped kitchen
Fully automated backup generator
Cistern water filtered and UV sterilized
Fiber optic internet/wifi
TVs in living room and bedrooms that stream and have cable
Pickleball courts a block away
Commercial laundromat nearby
Property management company next door
No pets

About the Owners:
The owners honeymooned on Elbow Cay in 1982. They designed, built, and maintained a popular 6 bedroom oceanfront rental house just south of town for 25 years, and which they sold in 2024. Immediately thereafter they fell in love with and purchased Dunwanderin, which is now their pride and joy.

Recent Improvements:
NEW OWNERS - 25 yrs of rental home ownership on Elbow Cay
New queen beds in 3 rooms
New living room furnishings
New “island” artwork throughout
New deck furniture, awnings, umbrella
New plumbing and light fixtures
New water filtration/sterilization system
New TVs with cable and streaming
New window blinds
New sound system
New kitchen accessories, appliances
New Weber gas grill
Small makeovers/improvements too numerous to list

Detailed information on the house and area, extensive photos, and a virtual tour await your exploration at the house website. Links are not allowed on this page – so please enter dunwanderin(dot)net in your browser.

“PLEASE NOTE THAT PRICING IS NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL CONFIRMED BY ELBOW CAY PROPERTIES”

*Please note that this property does have security cameras and a full description and location can be viewed in your contract or you can contact us directly for more details.*

TIN #130700476
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, books, and snorkeling nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include games, surfing/body boarding nearby, and scuba diving nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 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
Onsite 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

Property is also known as

2318-138123

Dunwanderin-Historic Cottage in the Heart of Hope Town w/dock Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay in Hope Town. Everything about the house was great! So quaint and interesting. The art on the walls was local and so pleasing to look at it. A well loved and taken care of house!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage in town

Great stay in Hope Town. Everything we needed for a week stay and would gladly return.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Arnold S.

Liked: Cleanliness

We have an extra key. Where should we send it. We r property Owers on Elbow Cay had Family reunion

Everything was fine
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Elbow Cay

Dunwanderin is a charming property. Very quaint, historical architecture with all the modern conveniences. We came for a wedding thinking this would be a once in a lifetime opportunity. After learning some history of Hope Town, all the friendly people, dining and of course the beach, I think we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Stay!

We had a wonderful stay at this property! The house was perfect. The neighbors are wonderful as well. The property managers were amazing, they helped us with everything from booking a golf cart to having a birthday cake delivered. We loved everything about the place and would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hopetown is Quaint and Wonderful

We have stayed here in the past-and it is just as cozy and welcoming as before Dorian. There is lots of rehab going on and Hopetown is always interesting and the ocean is exquisite. The plus is Mr Vernon's Grocery right next door!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

We love hometown and admire Dunwanderin!

This is our 2nd time staying at Dunwderin! We love it! It's so charming and comfortable! The location is perfect! Easy access to everything! Cant wait to come back!