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Oceanfront homes on a laid-back Abaco cay, chosen by our local team. We help you plan the ferry crossing and your golf cart before you land.
Choose from luxury oceanfront villas, a beachfront family rental with a private pool and a one-bedroom on the Sea of Abaco with its own dock. Looking for a stay with a chef or with a boat? Our concierge can help arrange both.
Abaco
Oceanfront 4-BR villa with pool and beach access.
from $561/night
Abaco
Balinese charm, sea views, private boat dock
from $395/night
Abaco
Fire pit for magical starlit gatherings
from $1,595/night
Abaco
Wrap around deck where sea meets sky
from $750/night
Great Guana Cay is a long, narrow island where days are planned around the beach and the boat. The settlement is small and traffic is almost nonexistent, and that simplicity is the appeal.
The ocean side of the cay is one long stretch of white sand. Outside of Sunday afternoons near Nipper’s, you can usually walk a long way without meeting anyone, and guests at Love Beach reach it by a private staircase from the backyard.
Reef runs close to shore along parts of the beach, so on calm days you can snorkel straight from the sand.
The Atlantic side has the surf and the reef. The Sea of Abaco side is calm and protected, and it gets the best sunsets on the island, especially around Fisher’s Bay.
The cay is narrow enough that you can switch sides in a few minutes by golf cart, depending on the wind and your plans for the day.
There are no traffic lights and no large resorts on the public part of the island. People get around by golf cart, the settlement has a small grocery store, and dinner usually means a beach bar or a meal cooked at home.
Great Guana Cay sits in the middle of the Abaco cays, so Man-O-War Cay and Hope Town on Elbow Cay make easy day trips by boat in good weather. If you arrive on your own boat, Orchid Bay Marina near the settlement is a full-service marina with slips for large yachts.
The island is small, but where you stay changes your days. Some homes sit right on the Atlantic beach, others face the calm Sea of Abaco. This is how our homes compare.
Love Beach is a Bali-style beachfront home for up to 10 guests, with a main house, four private cabanas, a private pool and stairs down to the sand. Nipper’s and Grabbers are a short golf cart ride away.
Kalopsia Villa 5 is a four-bedroom oceanfront villa for 8 with beach access and a shared pool. It welcomes pets, which makes it a good fit for families who travel with their dog.
Sand so Sea sits on a bluff at the southern end of the island, looking over the cut between Great Guana Cay and Scotland Cay toward the Atlantic and the Sea of Abaco. Each of its three bedrooms has its own bathroom and entrance, a layout that works well for couples traveling together.
One Love Apartment is a one-bedroom for two in the One Love estate in Ocean Ridge, with views over the Sea of Abaco. Guests arriving by boat can use the 40-foot dock for an additional fee, and pets are welcome by arrangement.
| Home | Sleeps | Setting | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Beach | 10 guests, 5 bedrooms | Beachfront on the Atlantic, private pool | Families and groups |
| Kalopsia Villa 5 | 8 guests, 4 bedrooms | Oceanfront with beach access, shared pool | Families traveling with a pet |
| Sand so Sea | 6 guests, 3 bedrooms | Bluff at the south point, water views on both sides | Couples traveling together |
| One Love Apartment | 2 guests, 1 bedroom | Sea of Abaco views, 40-foot dock | Couples arriving by boat |
Not sure which home fits your group? Ask a local expert and we’ll help you choose.
The Good Life is a family-owned business. Our team brings unmatched local knowledge and a warm, personal approach to your Bahamas vacation. We live here. We know the place. We love sharing our guests’ insider tips on the best beaches and dining spots to hidden gems only locals could know. With The Good Life, you’re not just booking a rental, you’re accessing a local contact to make your stay unforgettable.
Each rental in our collection is carefully selected to meet our high standards of quality, comfort, and style. Each vacation rental is fully equipped and thoughtfully designed to provide a seamless and memorable stay.
Our concierge services go above and beyond to ensure you have a stress-free, tailored experience. From private chef arrangements and guided tours to spa treatments and transportation, we handle every detail so you can relax and enjoy paradise. Whatever you need, we’ll make it happen.
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We do more than just provide a place to stay. We create unforgettable experiences. The Good Life is all about having a friendly face who takes care of everything you need during your stay and makes it easy to lay back and have fun. Here are just a few ways of doing so:
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Fly into Leonard M. Thompson International Airport (MHH) in Marsh Harbour. Nonstop flights arrive from Florida and from US hubs such as Atlanta and Charlotte, with schedules that vary by season. For private or semi-private options, see our charter flights to The Bahamas.
From Marsh Harbour, scheduled ferries make the crossing in about 30 minutes, and tickets for scheduled runs are sold at the dock. If your flight lands late or you’d rather not wait, we can help arrange a private water taxi through our Bahamas transportation partners.
Arriving by boat? Most visitors tie up at Orchid Bay Marina or pick up a mooring in Settlement Harbour.
Golf carts are how everyone gets around, so rent one for your whole stay and reserve it early in peak season. Bikes work well for short trips around the settlement.
To visit other cays, rent a boat for the day or take the ferry back through Marsh Harbour.
The Bahamian dollar is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar, and US dollars are accepted across the island. Most restaurants and bars take cards, but carry some cash for small purchases and tips.
Banking services are in Marsh Harbour, so it’s easiest to get cash there before the crossing.
Pack light clothing and reef-safe sunscreen for long days on the water, plus water shoes for rocky entries. A dry bag helps on boat days, and if you own a snorkel mask that fits well, bring it.
Bring any prescriptions you need for the whole trip, since services on a small cay are limited.
December through April brings the most settled weather and calm seas for boating. It’s also the busiest season, so book homes and golf carts early.
May and early summer are warm, with good water conditions and more availability. Hurricane season runs June through November and is most active in late summer and early fall, so consider travel insurance in case of inclement weather.
The best days here are simple: time on the water, then a good place to watch the sun go down.
BEACH BAR
Nipper’s Beach Bar & Grill sits on a bluff above the Atlantic beach, with two pools and a multi-level deck. Its Sunday pig roast has drawn boaters from around the Abacos for years. Arrive early if you want a table with a view.
SUNSET
On the Sea of Abaco side, Grabbers looks west over Fisher’s Bay, which makes it the island’s favorite sunset spot. Order a Guana Grabber, the house frozen drink, and stay until the sky changes color.
SNORKEL
Coral heads sit a short swim from shore along parts of the beach, and on calm days you can reach them with your own mask and fins. Check the wind first, because the Atlantic side gets rough quickly. For deeper reefs and dive sites, we can help connect you with local dive and snorkel operators.
BOAT TRIP
Rent a boat or book a captain for a day on the Sea of Abaco. Man-O-War Cay is known for its boatbuilding heritage, and Hope Town on Elbow Cay has the red-and-white striped lighthouse and a harbour lined with colorful cottages. We can help arrange a boat rental or a captained day on the water.
GOLF CART
Take a slow loop through the settlement on Settlement Harbour, where clapboard houses painted in bright colors reflect the island’s Loyalist roots. Stop at the public dock, pick up supplies at the grocery store, then head back to the ocean side for a swim.
Fly into Marsh Harbour (MHH), then take a ferry of about 30 minutes to the island. Tickets for scheduled runs are sold at the dock.
We can help you time the ferry with your flight, or arrange a private water taxi if you land late.
For most stays, yes. Golf carts are the main way to get around, and the island’s supply is limited in peak season. Tell us your dates and we can help arrange one for your arrival.
Love Beach is beachfront, with stairs down to the Atlantic beach, and Kalopsia Villa 5 is oceanfront with beach access. Sand so Sea sits on a bluff above the water at the south point, and One Love Apartment looks over the Sea of Abaco.
Love Beach has a private pool, and Kalopsia Villa 5 has a shared pool. If your home doesn’t have one, Nipper’s and Grabbers both have pools for customers.
Kalopsia Villa 5 welcomes pets, and Love Beach and One Love Apartment accept them by arrangement. Let us know when you inquire so we can confirm.
The Bahamas requires an import permit from the Department of Agriculture and a vet health certificate with a current rabies vaccination, so start the paperwork well before you fly.
Yes. Our concierge can help arrange grocery delivery so the kitchen is stocked when you walk in, and private chef dinners for nights you’d rather stay in.
Housekeeping is optional at most of our homes and can be added to your stay. Each listing shows what’s included.
Yes. We can help arrange a boat rental or a captained charter for island hopping and fishing. If you arrive by boat, One Love Apartment has a 40-foot dock guests can use for an additional fee.
Yes, especially for families who like the beach and the water. The Sea of Abaco side is calm and protected, while the Atlantic side has more surf, so check conditions before swimming with kids. Love Beach and Kalopsia Villa 5 sleep 10 and 8 guests.
December through April has the most settled weather and calm seas, and it’s the busiest season. May and early summer bring more availability. Hurricane season runs June through November.
Yes. Our team can help connect you with local vendors for catering and other services. Tell us the occasion and group size, and we’ll suggest the home that fits.
If a stay here turns into thoughts of owning, our sister company The Good Life Bahamas works with buyers looking for property in The Bahamas. Our guide to buying property in The Bahamas as a foreigner is a good place to start.
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