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Great Harbour Cay home with spectacular ocean views, Berry Island

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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great harbour cay, Berry Islands
  • Teen Beach
  • Castaway Family Beach
  • Serenity Bay Beach
  • Great Harbour Cay (GHC)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Utility Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom Master

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Great Harbour Cay home with spectacular ocean views, Berry Island

Beautiful 3/2 house on the beach in Great Harbour Cay overlooking the white sandy beach and spectacular island views. Enjoy this natural paradise from either the full length terrace, the sundeck overlooking the lush landscaping and ocean view, or even the inside with nearly a 180 degree view of the ocean. The private beach sits just 25 feet from the sundeck. Master bedroom, which overlooks the ocean includes a king size bed and a T.V. The second bedroom has a queen bed and a T.V. The third bedroom a full bed. Laundry room area also includes a twin bunk bed. The living room has a large sectional sofa with TV. Direct TV and satellite Wifi is available, propane BBQ, dual central air conditioners. Large terrace with chairs, outside cover BBQ area with table and chairs.

Fishing and Boating.: Snapper, grouper and most other fish abound in the waters off Great Harbour Cay. Deep-drop fishing with electric reels is popular. Only Hawaiian slings may be used to spear fish. Lobsters also abound and some are huge (see picture of my son) . Salt-water flats fishing in the shallows west.
You can rent boats at the marina. Whether rented or your own boat, it's essential to have up-to-date marine charts, in order to safely navigate the many shallows; generally, deep ocean lies to the east of the island, shallower water to the west (the Bahama Bank). There are lots of things to do and see in day trips to the surrounding of Great Harbour Cay, including the enigmatic Blue Hole , Flo's Restaurant and the Ambergris Cays.

Overview and Activities. : Great Harbour Cay ('GHC', pronounced Great Harbour Key), only 126 nautical miles from Miami, is a secluded out-island 6.7 miles long by 1.5 miles wide. The island is a quiet, simple paradise, with beautiful beaches, great fishing and a well-protected marina. More importantly, it is blessed with wonderful people (about 500 live on the island). There is very little shopping (both U.S. and Bahamian currency circulate).
This is a quiet, laid-back place. Aside from excellent fishing and some great boating, it's a place to rest, enjoy a good book on the beautiful beach, pick sand-dollars or nurse a tropical drink. Clothing is informal, with T-shirt, shorts and sandals welcome everywhere.
Features : The largest of the Berry Islands in The Bahamas, Great Harbour Cay. The airport is near its southern end. Virtually the entire east coast is beach and that is where most of the non-Bahamians have their vacation homes. The 'Village' (officially Bullock's Harbour) is where most of the locals live and where you can buy groceries. A secure hurricane hole, near the center of the island and accessed from the west, offers excellent protection for boats, as well as a marina and fuel dock. Caves near the northern end of the island Cay, is a shallow area which the Cuban-Americans call the 'Bajito'. Roughly a square mile in size, this sand bank comes out of the water at low tide and is a treasure trove of sand-dollars and shells for children of all ages.

Property manager

Martha De Izaguirre

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 21
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Great Harbour Cay

Located in Great Harbour Cay, this holiday home is on the beach. Local points of interest include Lucayan Archipelago. Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Getting around

  • Great Harbour Cay (GHC) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chill Grill
  • Captain Jack’s
  • Skipper's Grill
  • Swim Up Bar - Oasis Lagoon
  • Izumi

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Harbour Cay home with spectacular ocean views, Berry Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Great Harbour Cay home with spectacular ocean views, Berry Island located?

Nestled on the beach, this Great Harbour Cay holiday home is steps from Lucayan Archipelago.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kim s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun in the sun
part had been installed but it failed. There is a 2nd fridge in the 4th bedroom which is actually the laundry room / back door area. The water pressure in the master shower is very very low & I imagine a new shower head would help. We truly enjoyed the house & our stay but felt it was in need of a deep deep clean especially in the kitchen & bathroom. We would not hesitate to stay here again as we LOVED the location. There was a lot of fun, laughter & memories made.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nick P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, but needs some maintenance
The Great:Overall the house, the beach is amazing. The house has 3 bedrooms and then a bunk bed in the laundry room. The house is right on the beach, the gazebo right in front of the house overlooks the ocean has plenty of seating, etc. There's a fire pit, a bbq, outdoor shower, hose for rinsing off etc. The beach in December was very quiet, we barely saw any people on the beach. There was probably a recent storm and lots of seaweed and unfortunately trash on the beach but certainly not a reflection of the overall property. The Bad:On the negative side, the house is neglected. The refrigerator in the kitchen and microwave are broken, the electric stove has a broken part to its glass, which makes cleaning not work well, some outlets around the house do not work, some are missing covers which poses a safety challenge for very small children, the deck had nails popping up all over. We stepped on them a couple of times, which hurt and eventually found a hammer and nailed them back down. For the most part, there are adequate dishes, but the pots and pans are a little bit lacking, but we made due. Having to use the refrigerator in the laundry room was inconvenient but worked out.Overall, the house just needs some help. If someone stayed there for a month or two and fixed it up properly it would be worth the nightly price easily, but in the condition that it's in, it's overpriced.The owner was very responsive and easy to work with as was the lady on the island who helps out.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded paradise!
We had the most beautiful beach in the world all to ourselves! Our hosts were incredible. Every need was taken care of immediately. The people of the island are second to none. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 61 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
barber group
loved the property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
The Home is beautiful and well maintained! The views are unmatched and the water is glass. Would definitely stay again. The Wi-Fi did not work which made a little difficult for communication with others on the island but at the same time it helped you disconnect from the world which is why we were there so all In all 0 cons
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

karson c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome people
Awesome!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gentra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven on earth
House was awesome! Great location, beautiful beach, loved all the Adirondack chairs and outdoor spaces. Kitchen was amazing. Would love to come back and stay on another visit to GHC
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Leigh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location but some things need fixing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Happy Sunrise was a great rental on GHC. Our crew of 7 was very comfortable and the house has everything you need to enjoy your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is very nice
We have stayed in this house several times and have always had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie O., Tequesta, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
We just returned from an amazing stay at Happy Sunrise. The house is beautiful, well appointed, and perfect for our family of 2 adults and 2 teens. The beach is gorgeous, and the view from the house, as well as many outdoor seating areas, is spectacular. The caretaker Martanise is friendly and very responsive to any need or question. We will definitely stay here again when we return to Great Harbour.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Harbour Cay is Heaven!
Perfect home for our family! Just as described and available to help answer questions etc. The island and the people are just wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike P., Miami FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home
We had a great time at happy sunrise!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Virgilio G.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Great stay overall
Great property has everything you need right on the beach. Not fancy but very comfortable. There were two (dead) tarantulas when we arrived that was freaky. But overall great property!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

William B., Miami, Fl

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home on an Awesome Beach
House was wonderful, slept 7 comfortably, large dining table, everything you needed in the kitchen, great porch, barbecue area and gazebo all right on the beach , would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlos G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time and Great House
House and support were great. Any little thing that we needed was attended too very quickly.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clint D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing sunrise !
Everything was perfect! Our group was five adult fishermen and we stayed for seven days . We brought coolers with meats and produce and did a lot of our own cooking. The large refrigerator and large freezer was a welcome sight. The kitchen is well set up with everything you need. The house was very clean and everything worked perfectly. We had no need to call the caretaker Martenise but she stop by to check on us and was very helpful and the nicest person. The sunrises are amazing but even more amazing is that we had a beautiful white sand beach all to ourselves. We will definitely be back!

8/10 Good

Elspeth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute House on Sugar Beach
We enjoyed staying here for the holidays. It’s a cute property located on sugar beach with 3 Bedrooms and a bunk bed located in the laundry room for extra guests. The place was clean when we arrived and had good amenities. The kitchen utensils / cooking ware could be updated a bit to make cooking easier (smaller lunch plates, cutting boards, etc.) and the WiFi included in our stay didn’t work so we ended up using a WiFi box for the entirety of our stay. The outdoor barbecue/stove area was great for entertaining and cooking quick meals on the grill. Overall we had a great experience and we were happy with our stay!

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and quiet
Great location, good amenities, friendly and responsive owner
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Igor V., Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy Sunrise
House was perfect. Clean, great ac, plenty of beach.... We will happily rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bruno D., Paris, France

A little paradise
We spent nearly 2 weeks there which were wonderful. Very Nice property, well located and well equipped. Do not hesitate, rent it !
Stayed 12 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chip B., Maitland

Great, Great, Great
This is a fantastic house in a special location. We had a great time with the family and Great Harbour is a special "old Bahamas" kind of place. The house has a spectacular setting both for the beach during the day and star gazing at night. Can't say enough nice things about the owner and the on island staff. Both went out of the way to make our short stay very special. Would definitely return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mariano P., Gainesville, VA

A perfect get-a-way; private and beautiful!
My wife and I LOVED "Happy Sunrise". We stayed for 12 days. The home has all of the amenities you'd have in your primary house yet it is a vacation home. Everything was clean and stocked with everything you need to spend a vacation; sans food and drink of course (nice glassware & plasticware, dishes, laundry detergent, towels, etc). The back porch is were we chose to "live" during our stay. It overlooks Petit Cay, a small island about 1.5 miles away that provides a spectacular perspective/backdrop to the crystal clear ocean in front of you. The Tiki eating area is completely covered and has a 6 burner grill. Perfect! When you walk the 17 steps to the sand, you have your own Tiki shade to lay under so you don't have to deal with umbrellas. On the coffee table you'll find two "homemade" books: one detailing the history of the island and the 2nd is one compiled by the owner that gives you written details, print-outs and narrative about things to do and go see around the island; nice touch! GHC is so close to Miami yet you feel like you are on a remote island in the South Pacific, perfect for getting away from regular civilization. Even though it was only two of us, this is the perfect location for enjoying private time with your family and friends. A mile up the road are "The Caves", really cool place to go visit during low tide. Another place you have to visit is "The Bahito", an area also called "Shelling Beach" that lies between GHC and Hawk's Nest island. At Low-tide you walk onto this immense area that is left dry and you are able to just about walk to Hawk's Nest. Also, the Sand dollars, starfish and shells you'll find are amazing, but hurry, within minutes of Ebb tide the water starts-a-coming back; really cool. If you are looking for remote and private luxury, then this is your place!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jose C.

Great house on a great beach
We have been traveling to great harbour for 6 years and the last 4 we have rented Happy Sunrise what a great house and beach outdoor bbq and shower are also great We plan to go back and rent this house again and again
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

iliana t.

Beautiful Beachfront House
Thank you Martha for letting our family enjoy your beautiful home in Great Harbour. It was a pleasure to deal with you and Martanise, the caretaker. Your house is very clean, comfortable and has all the amenities we needed. It's actually better than the pictures show. This true beachfront property is a hidden secret! Our family had a wonderful time and we hope to rent it again next summer :) We highly recommend this beautiful house!!!

About the host

Hosted by Martha De Izaguirre

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"Happy Sunrise House". We live in Miami, this house it is our second home since 2006, our children and grandchildren Love this "Happy Sunrise House and this beautiful Island

Why they chose this property

Best beach, relaxing a real treasure

What makes this property unique

Every thing. It is a Paradise

Languages:

English, Spanish