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

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A white wooden porch with steps leading to a door, decorated with star-shaped ornaments and a bell.
A kitchen with a wooden island, bar stools, a microwave, stove, and various kitchen utensils.
An outdoor patio area with a wooden deck, a white sofa with patterned cushions, a round table, and various potted plants.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative pillows. There is a painting of the ocean on the wall and a plant on the coffee table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Elbow Cay, Central Abaco
  • Place, Wyannie Malone Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Hope Town Lighthouse
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Tahiti Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marsh Harbour (MHH)
    ‪117 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hope Town

Located within a 5-minute walk of Wyannie Malone Museum, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Hope Town Lighthouse. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a fenced private yard.
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What's nearby

  • Wyannie Malone Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hope Town Lighthouse - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Garbanzo Beach - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Tahiti Beach - 13 min drive - 4.3 miles

Restaurants

  • Colors by the Sea
  • The Jib Room
  • Snappa's Grill and Chill
  • Boat Harbour Pool Bar
  • ‪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

A charming cottage in the heart of Hope Town settlement, Dunwanderin showcases its late 1800s origin yet is fully renovated and modernized with all desirable amenities. Nestled within lush native vegetation on quiet Lover’s Lane, only steps away are a beautiful ocean beach, the scenic harbor and famous lighthouse, quaint shops, eateries, grocery store, public docks, and its very own boat slip.

With friendly locals and a tranquil, family-friendly environment, Elbow Cay offers an alternative to the cruise ships, mega-resorts, “compounds”, and crowds of many Bahamian destinations.
Key Features:
• 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms + superb outdoor shower – ideal accommodations for 4 adults. 2 younger guests can be accommodated for an additional fee on a sofa bed in the TV room.
• Harborside boat slip accommodates most any outboard
• Very comfortably furnished, tastefully decorated
• Well-equipped kitchen with chef’s cookware and appliances
• Fully automated backup generator (very important!)
• Cistern water filtered and UV sterilized
• Fiber optic internet/Wi-Fi, streaming and cable TV
• Close by (truly!) -harbor, boat slip, ferry dock, pickleball courts, restaurants, groceries, ocean beach, laundromat, bike rentals, gift hops, liquor store, museum, property manager
• Excellent reviews- see what actual guests have to say about Dunwanderin
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.

About the owners: William and Lynn are from New Bern, NC and 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 before falling in love with and purchasing Dunwanderin. They take great pride in keeping the house in excellent condition and are constantly making improvements. Sharing their island home with renters when they are absent is their pleasure.

** Parking not available. Parking for this house is located adjacent to the Post Office dock just a short walk away.

NOTE: PRICING IS NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL CONFIRMED BY ELBOW CAY PROPERTIES. This property has security cameras - a full description and location can be viewed in your contract or you can contact us directly for details. No pets allowed.

TIN #130700476
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fenced private yard, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 9:30 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

2318-138123

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Hope Town within a short 5-minute walk of Wyannie Malone Museum. You'll also find Tahiti Beach and Hope Town Lighthouse within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Dunwanderin-Historic Cottage in the Heart of Hope Town w/dock?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Dunwanderin-Historic Cottage in the Heart of Hope Town w/dock?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each house and a kitchen in some.

Are there hot tubs at Dunwanderin-Historic Cottage in the Heart of Hope Town w/dock?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Dunwanderin-Historic Cottage in the Heart of Hope Town w/dock?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Marsh Harbour (MHH), which is about 8 mi away. Another top airport is Treasure Cay (TCB), which is around 29.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Dunwanderin-Historic Cottage in the Heart of Hope Town w/dock?

Yes, every house at Dunwanderin-Historic Cottage in the Heart of Hope Town w/dock comes with a patio.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rachael E.

Cute Cottage in Hopetown

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is such a lovely place to stay. The location is incredibly convenient - also a plus that you can enjoy the smell of freshly baked bread at Vernons every morning. The management was very communicative and helpful for arrivals & departures. The cottage itself is SO cute and cozy.Can't wait to book another stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Nassau, NPR

Dunwandering

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect location, great amenities.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nick T.

Perfect charm for the perfect location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Dunwanderin was a charmingly restored historic landmark. Every space thoughtfully curated that made our vacation home the perfect getaway.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Donwanderin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The best ever.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Nice Little Cottage with Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Dunwanderin' is a nice little cottage located in the middle of town. All the amenities for pleasant stay and property personnel met us at the dock showed us to the cottage.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi M.

Great location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family of 3 had a great time on Elbow Cay! Dunwanderin' is located right in the middle of Hope Town, and is a short walk, bike ride, or golf cart ride to everything you want to see and do. The house was well stocked and was very comfortable and welcoming.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maureen O F.

Ideal Cottage!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Dunwanderin is a lovely cottage with all the amenities. Kitchen is easy to work in. The outside space is magical with plenty of seating and very refreshing in the late afternoon. The outside shower was one of the best ever used. Overall great house to reset.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jean J.

Cute, cute, cute!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: You will love this quaint cottage situated right behind Vernon’s! The inside is perfectly decorated and very clean. The outside has a secluded deck with a table large enough for your family to enjoy. We only wished it had a front porch to people watch and mirrors in the bedrooms (also in need of a full length mirror). We all said we would stay here again in a heartbeat!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Elbow cay experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location. Easy to work with. Fully equipped. Nice place. Loved the outdoor shower. Rental has an issue with the upstairs air conditioner leaking over the downstairs slider. Also has evidence of water damage outside the upstairs shower that has caused the siding to warp in the upstairs bedroom. Informed them and they said they would be fixed. Overall good experience. Thanks.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Perfect location, historical home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved Dunwanderin. This home is adorable and centered in the heart of Hope Town. Very well appointed and clean with beautiful Bahamian furnishings and colors. Comfortable and well equipped. One of our favorite spots in paradise.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Great Value for Elbow Cay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great little cottage in Hope Town. My family of 5 stayed there and was comfortable. Only downside is the single shower. Everything else was great.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nuala W.

Fabulous house and location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had nearly 3 weeks in Dunwanderin and loved every minute. It is one of the houses which survived the hurricane and is full of history and charming details. It is comfortable and very well provided. The little patio deck outside was lovely particularly in the early morning and evening. Although it doesn't have a 'view' as such, it is close to everything in Hope Town, and there are views in every direction within a few yards of stepping outside. Captain Jack's is just round the corner and Vernon's Grocery right behind. You can view the sunset within a few minutes walk to the kissing seat, and the ocean a short walk to the east, with a wonderful beach to swim in. The Lower Dock is very close and you can get the free shuttle over to the Lighthouse marina very easily. The Elbow Cay office was round the corner, so very easy to sort anything out and arrange help at departure! They couldn't have been more helpful. We would love to return - and Dunwanderin would be our first choice.
Stayed 18 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Great house and location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our first time staying at Dunwanderin. It was a great house and location is perfect. We would definetly stay there again. Elbow Cay Properties is always great to deal with.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jamison G.

Charming and Cozy!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a lovely time at this property for our stay on Marsh Harbour. It was extremely close to the dock so getting our stuff into the house was very easy. The house was very warm and cozy and had everything we needed in it. The back porch was our favorite part, surrounded by trees and beautiful flowers.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Constance Z.

Perfect Escape!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location is perfect for being in the heart of town right on Lovers Lane. Night jasmine welcomes you into the house in the evenings and the back deck is surrounded by beautiful hibiscus. Definitely plan to stay here again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

meigen m.

Sweet cottage in Hopetown

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family of 4 had a lovely stay at Dunwanderin. It’s right in the gated settlement area and an easy walk to the beach, restaurants, shops & groceries. Everything worked well and the house is very charming. It is not a modern, large house, but that’s not what we were looking for. By far the best part of the home was the beautiful back patio and outdoor shower. I looked forward to showering under the beautiful bougainvillea and stars every night! Great water pressure and hot water! If I were to make a suggestion to the owners- put a queen size bed in the downstairs bedroom. We we a family of 4 with a teenage son and daughter. We put them in the upstairs bedrooms and took the downstairs for a little separation. The bed was a little small. The golf cart parking was a bit of a pain, but once you settle into the pace of Hopetown it’s no big deal. Wi-Fi was great. TV not so much, but we did not care.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Matthias S.

Lovely stay at Dunwanderin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a lovely time at Dunwanderin. The location is excellent in the middle of Hope Town and not too far from the beach, yet fairly quiet. The house is charming and perfect for a couple.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

207Mariec

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Adorable cottage in the middle of town. Close to gift shops and grocery store. Friendly neighbors and responsive hosts. Comfortable beds and furniture and the kitchen was very well equipped with high end pots and pans and spices. Very comfortable and a wonderful place to retire after long days. The outdoor shower was an added plus!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from CORNWALL, ON

10 days at Dunwanderin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

HopeTown

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had the best time. We have been to Hope town many time but we never stayed in the settlement. The house was PERFECT. It was 100% accommodating. The location was great and convenient to everywhere we went. I would definitely recommend Dunwanderin to my friends and family .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Samuel G.

A Real Lifesaver

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our VRBO sprung a leak and mid-week, we found ourselves in desperate need of accommodations for a family of6. Elbow Cay properties and Lory to the rescue!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shannan S.

STOP WANDERING

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect for our family of five. Our adult children had the upstairs floor to themselves complete with a full bath, yet funny how we all stood in line to take a shower in the outside cabana! House cozy and clean. Kitchen fully equipped. Conveniently located behind Vernon’s Grocery and Munchies. So close to Jack’s you can walk home after a few “Jackhammers”and not get lost! Our caretaker, Francois, was kind and courteous. Thanks to all for our stay. We shall return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Richmond, MA

A wonderful cozy spot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time. The staff was fantastic and so friendly. Our luggage was lost and they helped make getting it back a breeze. There was a bit of weather and they took care of everything immediately. Just a wonderful experience in a wonderful place. Can’t wait to return.