Entire home

Welcome to Magnolia’s!!!

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Living area
Property grounds
Room
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Elbow Cay, Hope Town
  • Hope Town Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tahiti Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Abaco Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Marsh Harbour (MHH)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Welcome to Magnolia’s!!!

We invite you to come enjoy our family home. It’s been in our family for over 50 years. Originally belonging to Keith Russell, owner of the restaurant Rudy’s Place at the bottom of the hill. A native Bahamian, our family coming to the Abacos during the Revolutionary War.

Interior was completely renovated with completion in late 2017. We put a new roof on in March of 2019. King bed in the master with ensuite bath, queen bed with Jack and Jill full bath, also an extra sleeping loft with full sized bed, up our ship stairs off the main living room.

The house has cable, WiFi, local phone, and whole house automatic generator.

Chef’s kitchen boasting a large sink, an additional island prep sink, gas cooktop topped with plantation teak countertops. Fully equipped with stainless and nonstick cookware. Keurig and toaster are hidden away in appliance garage to the right of the sink, keeping the countertops clear. The island seats 6+, we often have 10 or more for family gatherings. Kitchen is an open concept to the living area. Also opening to an Eastern 14’ door to the deck as well as a 6’ door to the outdoor kitchen.

32” TVs in both bedrooms, with a 55” TV in the living alcove off the kitchen. Not currently depicted. There are Bose outdoor speakers available via Bluetooth.

Almost 800 feet of deck space has been added to the home. Also not depicted is an outdoor kitchen with grill, sink, and seating. Parking for plenty of golf carts.



We simply truest enjoy our home but homes are meant to be shared and we look forward to sharing ours with you and the memories you’ll make there.

Property manager

Phillip Russell

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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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

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
On-site 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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Hope Town

Hope Town is home to this holiday home. Wyannie Malone Museum and Hope Town Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lucayan Archipelago and Tahiti Beach.
Map
Elbow Cay, Hope Town

What's nearby

  • Wyannie Malone Museum - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hope Town Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Tahiti Beach - 14 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Abaco Beach - 28 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Garbanzo Beach - 44 min drive - 15.4 km

Restaurants

  • Boat Harbour Pool Bar
  • ‪Captain Jack's - ‬2 min walk
  • Colors Bahamian Restaurant & Bar
  • ‪Firefly Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Abaco Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Magnolia’s!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Magnolia’s!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Magnolia’s!!!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Welcome to Magnolia’s!!! located?

This family-friendly Hope Town holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lucayan Archipelago, Wyannie Malone Museum and Hope Town Lighthouse. Garbanzo Beach and Tahiti Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loranne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

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

Great stay at Magnolias!

We had a great trip at Magnolias! Perfect little house for 2 couples each with our own bathroom, plus there is a loft that we didn’t use but would’ve been great for kids. Plenty of kitchenware for cooking, beautiful open concept with big island as you can see in the pictures. It is a little “off the beaten path” but the host graciously met us at the dock to show us the way and had great communication throughout. It is an easy golfcart to hope town or firefly. Would love to come back for another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

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

Island Time

We had a very comfortable and relaxing stay in Hopetown. The house was fully equipped! It was cozy, and the kids loved the loft. The home is very nice and is a short golf cart ride from the convenience store, the sports bar, and On Da Beach. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline M.

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

Long weekend getaway

We were here for 4 nights! Great stay & a beautiful property. Very clean & had everything we needed. Would 10/10 recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacqui m.

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

Amazing location and property

Gorgeous property and fabulous location to explore the island . Just need some shade on the decking and a table to eat on Many thanks
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miller B.

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

Hidden gem

Great place sort of off the beaten path. Has an awesome ocean view from a high vantage point. Definitely on my list to stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan U., Oakland County

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

Escape from reality

Terrific house for a get away for our group of four. We enjoyed having leisurely time at the house, and the kitchen was well equipped. The house is central to most everything on the island via a golf cart. We enjoyed beaches, the various restaurants and some island exploring. The house was terrific and quite up to date especially considering the hurricane that came through in 2019. Very nice vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

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

Another great stay!

Always love Magnolia. Clean, well maintained, easy to access everything.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Loved it

This was one of the best and cutest houses I’ve stayed in!! Short golf cart ride to everything, great view and has everything you need!!! We are definitely going to stay here next year
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Perfect Island Home

The house was perfect. Super clean and updated. Location was great. Just a short golf cart ride to On Da Beach and Fire Fly. House/ location felt very safe. The owners were super nice and helpful. We will definitely be back! Thank you again, Ashley
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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

Five star review!

Excellent property. Absolutely adorable and well maintained. The owners were extremely responsive and helpful. The house has easy access to everything Hope Town has to offer. We cannot wait to go back next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph E.

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

great spot

everything we needed and more
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

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

Great Property, Great Host

Centrally located on Elbow Cay, well appointed and recently renovated with confort, style and charm.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

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

Awesome Home

Love everything about Magnolia's
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay S.

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

Perfect spot on a perfect island

A great house on top of a hill looking out over the ocean, this house has it all. A big porch to have after beach drinks on and a great kitchen for cooking that mahi mahi you caught earlier fishing; this house is the perfect spot. A 5 minute golf cart ride anywhere on the island. Some of the prettiest beaches I’ve seen out of the 30 something countries I have been to. The host is super responsive as well! Would definitely go back. -Jay, New Orleans, LA 2/2023
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Wonderful

One of the best vacation rentals I have ever stayed in. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M., Greenville, South Carolina

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

The house was great! Very well appointed. Jess did a great job communicating and was very helpful.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Magnolias. It was a great experience. I have already recommended it to two other families coming to Elbow Cay in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

April M.

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

Home away from home!

We loved our stay! I think it worked well for adults but not sure if we would've had our kids with us. We are definitely going to bring them and check it out though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eddie M.

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

The Magnolia House

We had a great experience at this location. The Magnolia house was so cute and worked out great with our family. The owner’s checked on us to see if we checked in before our arrival and made us feel very welcomed. They also checked in on us during our stay to see if we needed anything. We will definitely visit the Magnolia again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

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

Incredible house, even better hosts!! Thank you

Great location, comfortable home, has everything you need for your stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances J.

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

Beautifully Equipped Home

The house is the most equipped and detailed I have ever rented from Vrbo (or any other property rental company). The living space is excellent, the kitchen exceptional, and the bedrooms, bathrooms and related linens a hotel high standard! Loved the Bahamian look and feel of the interior. The ocean can be seen from the expansive back deck and location very accessible by golf cart to Hopetown and south of Elbow Cay, down to Tahiti Beach. We would not want to have a boat rental (even if one had been available) at this location as it would be a distance from any docking; we always prefer to stay close to our boat rentals for security and safety check reasons. Communications with property manager were most cordial and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

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

Wonderful Experience

We had a fabulous time staying at this great property they owners were very attentive to our needs and we enjoyed the experience immensely. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

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

Loved it

We loved the Magnolia cottage. The location is perfect, it is close to marina, convenience store, and liquor store. Owner gave great recommendations for boat dock and golf cart rental. Definitely love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natasha P.

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

Beautiful

Would love to stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

Great home!

Great location, and plenty of space!! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Phillip Russell

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I’m Jess and my husband Phillip inherited his uncle’s home in 2016. I’m from Florida but he and his family are originally from the Bahamas, since the Revolutionary War. Phillip is Hope Town born and raised. We have a two year old, Magnolia, who loves to get back to Hopetown to see her grandparents and cousins. We have a lot of family still on the island, all the better excuse to get back to visit. We are both pilots for major airlines in the US.

What makes this property unique

Close to everything but out of the settlement for privacy. Great house to get away from it all or have everyone come together. We built the house with the plans of having lots of friends and family over. Minus some serious stairs to the the loft it’s very family friendly. That said our two year old can’t get enough of playing in the loft, supervised of course. Also the coldest sleep in the house. Also taking advantage of our Eastern exposure we added a large deck that’s shaded by the afternoon with a great outdoor cooking/entertaining space. Walking distance to dockage as well.

Languages:

English