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Boo's Bungalow - Family and Dog Friendly Waterfront, NOT BEACHFRONT, Cottage

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Dining
Smart TV, books, stereo, printers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 151760 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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Russell Island, Spanish Wells
  • Place, Pink Sand Beach
  • Place, Glass Window Bridge
  • Place, Surfers Beach
  • Airport, North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Russell Island

This vacation home places you next to Lucayan Archipelago. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Tay Bay Beach - 41 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Savy Styles & Treats - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Eagles Landing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wreckers Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Budda's Snack Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar bar & grill - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Boo's Bungalow - Family and Dog Friendly Waterfront, NOT BEACHFRONT, Cottage


A spacious family home with enough space for your whole group! Fully equipped to handle large groups with a bunk room, family room, two master bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, play area, and great room with a dining room table to fit everyone.

Enjoy the views that come with a waterfront property with water access. Just a short walk from the best bar on the island and a short golf cart ride away from a the public beach on Spanish Wells and more!

Our home is kid friendly, adult friendly and dog friendly. There is a great room with a living room area, dining area and kitchen. The kitchen has been stocked with all the equipment and tools you will need to cook a gourmet dinner and mix cocktails of your choice. We also supply basic spices, coffee, tea bags, flour, sugar, rice, olive oil, vegetable oil and a Berkey water filter to make 2.5 gallons of healthy drinking water at a time. Please note there is NO DISHWASHER in this property as they tend to break down quickly due to the salt air and minerals in the water.

All our bathrooms are stocked with towels, shower wash, shampoos, conditioner, hand soap, shaving cream, and emergency supplies of toothpaste and toothbrushes. We also have a baby bath, baby shampoo and bath wash, thermometer, first aid kits, after sun lotion, body lotion, and more. There is a bathroom next to the family bedroom with a tub, which is shared by all. The downstairs master bath has a huge two-person shower. Upstairs, the master and wardroom share a shower room, but each has its own sink/toilet room.

Our outdoor space includes a nice big deck, lounge chairs, an outdoor dining table, grill, cooler and outdoor shower. Off the deck, you will find a laundry room for your use. We also have a sand terrace, beach chairs, snorkelling equipment, some basic water shoes in various sizes, floats and 4 Inflatable paddle boards and 2 Crystal Clear Kayaks for rent.

***A $285 cleaning fee will be collected in CASH upon arrival. You will not be allowed on the property until our property manager has received the fee.

Please, contact the owner if you would like to bring a pet. Additional charges may apply.

The easiest way to travel around the island is via golf cart. We can help you make reservations with a local vendor. When renting through us we make sure your cart is waiting and the dock ready for you when you arrive.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,760 square feet
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please feel free to leave unopened food and drinks for the next guest
Please clean the grill if you used it
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Check in is after 4 pm. Check out is 9 am and is not flexible. Quiet Hours between 10pm & 8am Sun-Thurs. 2am & 8am Fri-Sat.
To keep rental reasonable, conservation is imperative. Damages will be charged if electricity and water usage exceeds reasonable and customary usage.
Our tap water is drinkable and we also provide a filtering system. Please try to avoid buying bottled water as the bottles are burned as trash.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Note from host: Fee for non-service animals.

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Contact owner if you are planning a special event.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 35
Note from host: Contact owner if you are planning a special event.
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 9:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 35.
  • Note from host: Contact owner if you are planning a special event.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Family friendly Waterfront Bungalow
Bungalow Frente al mar Para Familias
Special April Rate! Family friendly Waterfront Bungalow
Family and pet friendly waterfront bungalow Spanish Wells

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Russell Island, just steps from Lucayan Archipelago. You'll also find Ben Bay Beach and Lobster Cay nearby.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at this vacation home?

Spa services at the vacation home include massages.

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.

Is Boo's Bungalow - Family and Dog Friendly Waterfront, NOT BEACHFRONT, Cottage good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront vacation home include access to a chef and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring ocean views.

Does Boo's Bungalow - Family and Dog Friendly Waterfront, NOT BEACHFRONT, Cottage have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

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

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

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 North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.), which is 16.6 mi away (106 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Boo's Bungalow - Family and Dog Friendly Waterfront, NOT BEACHFRONT, Cottage?

Yes, every accommodation at Boo's Bungalow - Family and Dog Friendly Waterfront, NOT BEACHFRONT, Cottage comes with a deck with some featuring ocean views.

Boo's Bungalow - Family and Dog Friendly Waterfront, NOT BEACHFRONT, Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krystal D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed a wonderful long weekend at Boo's bungalow! The host and property manager were very helpful and friendly and attended to us above and beyond. The house was super cute, clean and full of supplies inside and out. The view is fantastic, we enjoyed snorkeling and chilling in the water just steps away. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

josh v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay at Boo’s Bungalow! The space was great, the house is well equipped and having the Sand Bar basically across the street is the icing on the cake! Tracy took care of setting up the cart rentals and airport transfers, great overall experience.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindi W.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Boo's beautiful bungalow!

Our trip was great. There was 9 of us and we spent our evenings grilling, eating dinner at the house and finishing the night off with some serious games of Uno. There are snorkeling spots along the shore behind the house and a couple beaches you can paddle to that aren't too far. The island is great place full of great people! Tracey had all the snall travel details lined out and took all the stress out of getting to and from the airport. Amazing vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They thought of everything to make your stay comfortable and convenient. The snorkeling just off the backyard was amazing! The outdoor shower was fabulous and, even though we brought our own, having a wide assortment of water shoes available was so great. Beautiful, well thought out beach home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekka S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

The house is amazing! Fully stocked, everything taken care of. We didn't have to go to the grocery store till the next day which was a blessing after traveling all day. If the tide is high one can snorkel right off the steps leading into the ocean. Location is great, only two minute walk from the Sandbar Restaurant and Bar. The house is beautifully decorated and maintained! Highly recommend!??!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great second stay!

We returned a second time to stay at this magical place!! Enough room for 10 guests to sleep. The house is very well stocked with anything you need. It is peaceful but well located to water view and a restaurant. We had tried to use stand up paddle boards and kayaks - but neither worked (likely need repairs), but otherwise, we were so grateful for towels, life jackets, water shoes, basic foods, extra sunscreens, and so much more. If you want a unique and GORGEOUS view (you may even spot a sea turtle while snorkeling in the ocean right off the property like we did), you will love it.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

We had a fabulous stay at Boo’s place. The home is lovely, even better than it appears online, and truly has everything you could need. Check in was seamless. Tracy and Holly (house manager) were very attentive and helpful. We really enjoyed the kayaks and SUPs and we felt that the best deep water swimming on the island is right off the backyard. We saw starfish, rays and turtles while kayaking meters from the property. Also highly recommend Aquabliss for a boat trip. Thanks Tracy and Holly for a great vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Boo's is a gem!

Boo’s Bungalow is an excellent place to stay on Russell Island. The space is very well done and can accommodate large groups of people with lots of bathrooms and private space for everyone. Much larger than previous homes we have stayed at on the island. The property was clean and very well stocked with everything you might need. The host was extremely communicative and kind. The view was absolutely STUNNING! The listing is correct when it says it isn't on the beach but it is waterfront and gorgeous. We rented the boats but unfortunately the ocean was extremely choppy while we were there in February, and we were never able to go out in them. If the weather had been better, it would have been great to have access to the boats. Especially the crystal kayak! Looks like it would have been the perfect launch spot. We would stay here again and would recommend to others.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heck yeah!

Although my family group changed from 8 adults and a child to three adults, everything else was perfect and quite frankly would have been for the larger group. In years of staying in VRBO, I have never been in a better equipped place. Everything needed was there both inside and outside. And yes there was room for three families. The setting was wonderful and the view spectacular. I spent many days reading in the shade on the deck looking out at the sea and cruise ships on the horizon. The Sandbar restaurant was across the street if you wanted to be served while eating or drinking on its beach. A short ride in a golf cart took you to other restaurants, shops and a well equipped, large grocery store. Couldn't get better!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

The property was awesome and we had two families. Tons of supplies and items to use to bake and cook with. Everyone involved was very responsive and helpful! Hope to go back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raven M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

We loved our stay and will be back! Everything from the booking to checking out was seamless. The property is beautiful and is unbelievably stocked!! We will definitely be back!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!! Grateful!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Carribbean Paradise

This property is amazing! They thought of everything from beach shoes, towels,coolers, toiletries, in the house. The little beach area out back and the sea view is breathtaking my son git married there. Everything is a ahort ride on golf cart. Very Beautiful. Tracy the homeowner is 100% helpful and was very responsive to messages we even talked on the phone several times as she help make sure we had everything we needed for our son's wedding set up even got us a reservation at the beach restaurant near the house. The filtered water is good too. If you come to Russell Island Spanish Wells you want to stay here. Memories made and we had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for two families!

We had two families in this house with a total of 6 kids ranging in ages from 12- 6mo. It was in a great location with privacy but close to the sandbar restaurant and an easy golf cart ride to town. The house was so well stocked and made it easy to cook. I’d definitely recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such an enjoyable trip!

We absolutely loved our stay at booze bungalow! We traveled with five children all under the age of five and the home had everything we could need! Tracy was also very willing to work with us when we had concerns that our passports were not coming in in time. It is a truly lovely home and perfect spot for anyone traveling with littles and had everything we could have needed!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F., Maugansville

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home

Very well stocked home. Had everything we needed. Great views and location.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great first experience to Russell Island

The house was very well appointed and well thought out design on a beautiful oceanside with excellent snorkeling right out front. The check-in process could not have been better. We were met at the airport, brought to the ferry, picked up right away by the property manager with golf cart waiting and brought to the home with no delay. Checkout was just as smooth. The islands of Russell and Spanish wells were stunning and we cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family fun

This place had everything we needed and more! We could have come with only our cloths and had all we needed! Great stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margot S., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!!!

Everything about this place was wonderful! From the experience of getting to the house, checking in and the stay once there, was wonderful!! Beautiful island, comfortable and perfect home away from home. We will be coming back for sure!! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

C E.

Cute, quiet and comfortable but disappointing

We felt safe and comfortable, enjoyed the night sky and peaceful, quietness as well as the close proximity to The Sandbar restaurant. On the downside, the map location on VRBO is totally off and shows this house much closer to the bridge over to the main area of Spanish Wells so it took longer to get anywhere (obviously not too much, but worth noting). On the inside, in the master bath the sink cold water didn't work at all and the water splashes everywhere when running at a low to moderate flow. Also in the master bath the toilet 'wobbled' and looks like it leaks at the bottom, GROSS. Also, the water completely stopped on us twice, once when only 1 was being used and then again when 2 were being used at the same time with no other water running. The refrigerator took over 12 hours to cool items placed in it after we arrived, however the freezer worked fine. Would suggest an upgrade. We didn't use the upstairs at all since there were only 3 of us, but I don't see how any adult over 5'3 could stay there. Small linens; kitchen and bathroom hand towels were limited and looked like they were used for cleaning vs. face, hand or dish drying. The outside needs work - A LOT. The grass was long, the two lounge cushions down by the water were torn, beat up and very dirty. No umbrellas could be found as shown in the pictures. There isn't any beach access, so not safe for young children. The shed and items in it were very dirty and rusty. BBQ grill was not level and dirty.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R., Grand Rapids, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Slice of Heaven

We felt nothing but at home during our stay. Communication with the owner was great and fast, plus the house manager, Mitchell, was fantastic! He was so helpful. We love the island and the seclusion. It’s a very low key place that’s quiet. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dannielle F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay - Wish I could give 6 stars!

Our stay at Boos-Bungalow was magnificent. This was the best stocked VRBO we’ve stayed in. From toiletries, to pantry staples, sunscreen, bug spray & laundry supplies-the Enders family has thought if everything. Incredible weather, wonderful snorkeling right in the back yard (the highlight was the sea turtle & barracuda) and super convenient to the Sandbar restaurant. Spanish Wells and Russel Island are a very laid back friendly places & it was such a relaxing week. Can’t wait to come back! Thanks for everything
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD D.

Liked: Cleanliness

True Paradise

Our entire stay was wonderful, everyone could not believe the views and fun from our backyard. Able to enjoy sunrise and sunset by only a turn of your head. All the friendly people on the island no matter where we went. We are already planning for next year
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

We'll be back!

This was our first trip to Spanish Wells and we had a wonderful time. Our stay at Boo's Bungalow was amazing and exceeded our expectations. We had four adults and one infant and we were all comfortable. We have been traveling to the Bahamas for 20+ years and have stayed in a number of vacation rentals. This was by far the best equipped and one of the nicest, if not the nicest, we have ever stayed at. We traveled with our toddler (17 month old) daughter for the first time and loved that we did not need to bring a portable crib, car seat (not needed on island) or high chair. We like to travel light and staying at Boo's Bungalow allowed us to do that. We loved the location and everything else about the house. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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