House in Exuma, The Bahamas
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this house rental
Tortuga House, located on beautiful Great Exuma in the islands of the Bahamas, is a private and picturesque cottage offering a taste of the “old time Bahamas,” the way it used to be, but with all the modern amenities you need for a relaxing and comfortable vacation. Tortuga is located on the less developed, south shore of the island (but still only about 10 minutes from town), where a “busy day” means that one or two small boats may pass by the property on their way to local fishing spots. (Don’t worry, they won’t see you in the outside shower, they’re too busy looking at the beautiful, blue water!) If the pace of life is too hectic, and you need a place to escape and get back in touch with your family, with nature and with yourself, you’ll love Tortuga!
Tortuga includes two comfortable bedrooms, a single bathroom with shower, and a comfortably furnished, open concept living room/kitchen/dining space. We have a variety of puzzles, games and books for family fun, as well as a Smart TV (with Starlink wifi internet access) so you can stream your favorite shows.
Listen to the waves and the breezes through our palm trees from the ocean front queen size master bedroom, while a second couple or two children enjoy their own twin bedroom (which can be converted to a king). Tortuga's kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need if you want to prepare your own meals, including a full range with double oven, full size refrigerator with ice maker, and a dishwasher. A gas grill is provided for outdoor cooking. Adjacent to the living room is a fully furnished, screened sunroom with another dining area, sofa and chairs, leading out to a nicely landscaped yard fronting two small and completely private beaches, including a gazebo and pergola with a hammock for all day relaxation. A private, outside shower is convenient for washing off the salt and sand after your day exploring the island. Lounge chairs and a 1- 2 person kayak as well as a stand up paddle board round out your options for enjoying the property.
The waters of the south side are more shallow and generally calmer than the Atlantic side of the island. Entry from our beaches is gradual and you will find that you can wade out for long distances. Snorkeling around our seawalls and along the shoreline in both directions can be fantastic during higher tides. Sitting in the gazebo, you may see a passing turtle, barracudas, rays, and sharks.
There are few places on the island like Tortuga, where you can enjoy both inspiring sunrises and incredible sunsets! Because of our location, looking off to the west at sunset, you will feel like you are at the edge of the earth, with no other houses in sight. Even our neighbors on the south side tell us that Tortuga has the best sunsets on the island! Previous guests have described their time at Tortuga as "the most relaxing vacation we've ever had." Truly a unique property to enjoy your stay on Great Exuma
Tortuga includes two comfortable bedrooms, a single bathroom with shower, and a comfortably furnished, open concept living room/kitchen/dining space. We have a variety of puzzles, games and books for family fun, as well as a Smart TV (with Starlink wifi internet access) so you can stream your favorite shows.
Listen to the waves and the breezes through our palm trees from the ocean front queen size master bedroom, while a second couple or two children enjoy their own twin bedroom (which can be converted to a king). Tortuga's kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need if you want to prepare your own meals, including a full range with double oven, full size refrigerator with ice maker, and a dishwasher. A gas grill is provided for outdoor cooking. Adjacent to the living room is a fully furnished, screened sunroom with another dining area, sofa and chairs, leading out to a nicely landscaped yard fronting two small and completely private beaches, including a gazebo and pergola with a hammock for all day relaxation. A private, outside shower is convenient for washing off the salt and sand after your day exploring the island. Lounge chairs and a 1- 2 person kayak as well as a stand up paddle board round out your options for enjoying the property.
The waters of the south side are more shallow and generally calmer than the Atlantic side of the island. Entry from our beaches is gradual and you will find that you can wade out for long distances. Snorkeling around our seawalls and along the shoreline in both directions can be fantastic during higher tides. Sitting in the gazebo, you may see a passing turtle, barracudas, rays, and sharks.
There are few places on the island like Tortuga, where you can enjoy both inspiring sunrises and incredible sunsets! Because of our location, looking off to the west at sunset, you will feel like you are at the edge of the earth, with no other houses in sight. Even our neighbors on the south side tell us that Tortuga has the best sunsets on the island! Previous guests have described their time at Tortuga as "the most relaxing vacation we've ever had." Truly a unique property to enjoy your stay on Great Exuma
Amenities at Private and quaint 2 bedroom waterfront cottage - 10 minutes from Georgetown
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Exuma, The Bahamas
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
What a fabulous first Exuma experience! We absolutely fell in love with The Tortuga House. The owners and property manager were phenomenal with their recommendations for anything we asked. We especially appreciated the stocked kitchen for cooking meals, comfy beds, fishing and snorkeling gear, kayak, and the STUNNING view! We were on the dock every evening after our excursions. This place is something special! BOOK IT!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
This is a wonderful property! The privacy is phenomenal. We felt like we were the only people on the island, yet it was only about a 10 minute drive to Georgetown. The water here is clear and calm with rocks to snorkel around right in your backyard. We also kayaked out to the closest island. My 13 year old paddled us out. It took about 15 minutes to get out to the island. The screened in porch ( with ceiling fans) really makes the house. The kitchen is fully stocked—it even had an electric mixer that I used to make my husband a birthday cake! We can’t wait to come back.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
If you like secluded/private paradise right off your back porch do not look any further. I will go as far as I had some of my best days here. It’s not the ritz as the little signs say on the property, but for us it’s much more and better. We were snorkeling every day here, finding sting rays, starfishes and all kinds of cute looking fish. Drinking our morning coffee at the gazeboo on the shore. Take the kayak out to explore the little islands across. There is some beautiful snorkeling around them. Enjoy the breathtaking sunsets. The screened in porch is perfect to watch the hummingbirds coming to feed all day long. They are adorable The host is just awesome and lovely. We never wanted to leave. This place definitely marks a very special spot in our hearts forever and can’t wait to come back!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
We loved our stay!! The house is decorated so cute and had all the things (and more) that we would ever need for an island stay. Our daughter has a food allergy, so being able to cook while there was important. The kitchen was clean and had so many different cooking pots, pans, utensils, dinnerware, it was perfect. We all agreed the couch, bed and pillows were comfortable. My son he looked at the label of the pillows because he says we need them. The best part is the view! There were several different places to enjoy it was outside and inside. The found live crabs, seashells and all kinds of other things while exploring. Lisa and the property manager were fantastic and very flexible. We will definitely be back.
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9.8Outstanding
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"What a fabulous first Exuma experience! We absolutely fell in love with The Tortuga House. The owners and property manager were phenomenal with their recommendations for anything we asked. We especial..."
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