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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 20929.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool

Explore the area

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George Town, Exuma
  • Palm Bay Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Jolly Hall Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Hoopers Bay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 2 Single Futons

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 5

Soap · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Biggest House on Exuma. In the Heart of the Action. High above it all.

Summit Exuma spans an impressive 10,000 sq. ft. (930 sq. m.) and is located on 2.6 acres; it stands as the most expansive residence in Exuma valued at over $7 Million. Designed with regal elegance, it boasts a breathtaking ocean view and a full panorama of Stocking Island. Designed for those who value privacy and exclusivity, unwind or celebrate in the heated hot tub, pool, and the incredible infinity deck known as the "Sky Deck."

Arrive at Summit Exuma via a 500-ft driveway, secured by an iron gate. Inside, enjoy a gourmet kitchen with a dedicated catering entrance and a fully equipped fitness room. This estate has six luxurious king-size bedrooms, one twin XL bedroom, three full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms, comfortably sleeps 14–18 adults and 2 children.

An outdoor kitchen, fully furnished cabana, two resort style secluded outdoor showers, and an Island tiki bar are under construction and expected to be complete by June 2025. Rates will continue to be reduced until completion.

Summit Exuma comes with free boat shuttle to the Peace and Plenty Beach Club on Stocking Island- Drinks, food, music, fun, paddle boards, water swing, rafts, snorkeling equipment, chairs, and umbrellas. The water is shallow and perfect for lounging. From here walk to the iconic Chat n Chill or hike to the windward beach. Take the boat shuttle from Peace and Plenty Hotel, in Georgetown (1 mile south)

A short walk down the driveway takes you to restaurants/bars and what's known by the locals as "The best beach in Exuma."

THE HOUSE: This is not your average home... it is something much, much grander. The soaring two-story ceiling of the second and third floors create a magical and opulent feeling for whoever occupies the space. The Craftsmanship and appointments are unmatched on the island.
•A self-playing Grand Piano.
•A dedicated Private Gym/Fitness Center.
•Soaring 28’ ceilings that add to the majestic feel of the space.
•Working vacation? Relax in the third-floor office overlooking the ocean and your gang on the second floor. Perform all virtual work from Summit with high speed Wi-Fi.

Bedrooms/Bathroom
• Blue Hole Bay Primary Room: second floor, king-size bed, queen futon, double futon, full bath w/ dual walk-in showers and soaking tub
• Stocking Island Room: first floor, a king-size bed, twin bed- full bath
• Tommy Bahama Room: first floor, king-size bed shares a full-size bath with
• Jolly Hall Beach Room: first floor, king-size bed
• Swimming Pigs Room: third floor, twin xl-size bed
• Elizabeth Island Room: third floor, king-size bed
• Sandbar Room: third floor, king-size bed, and children's fort/cubby with double bed, private balcony w/ incredible view

THE LOCATION of your vacation home on Exuma is of extreme importance to the enjoyment of your trip. Exuma is 40 miles long with homes along all 40 miles. Unlike most rental homes on Exuma, The Summit is strategically located on a hill atop the main hotel district just outside of Georgetown. Conversely, most rental homes on Exuma have no walkable restaurants and require very long drives down the winding two-lane road. When your whole vacation is within 5 minutes of the house, your vacation explodes with choices.
• Three restaurants/bars down the hill, at the base of the driveway.
• The popular Fish Fry is a 1/4-mile walk. (12 Bahamian owned small restaurants/bars; including Shirley’s)
• The ultra-protected and calm water Jolly Hall Beach is 300 yards to the north. Think of the perfect beach... this is it.
• Central George Town with the Peace and Plenty Hotel, Minn's Water Sports, and the Straw Market is one mile away.

Summit Exuma's location allows for a much broader vacation than most rental homes on Exuma. Half of your amenities and fun are a 3-minute walk down the hill and the other half is accessible one mile away in Georgetown. This unlocks a much more diverse vacation because you can move around and change venues easily and quickly.

* Take super short taxi rides into George Town to hit the grocery store, straw market, Minn's Water Sports (boat rental), several more restaurants, and boat shuttle to Stocking Island etc... Water on this side of the island is almost always perfect for boating, that's why this is where all the sailboats come. This is where you want to be.

THE VIEW from Summit Exuma is one of the most spectacular in all Exuma. The house is located at the crest of a 60-foot hill with unimpeded views in every direction. The view to the ocean offers an all-encompassing picture of the whole of Stocking Island including the monument and Coconut Club Beach Club. Count all 300 sailboats anchored offshore all winter long. Most rental homes show a slice of ocean but are very few provide this amazing view.

THE BEACH: Summit Exuma is located a short walking distance from the best calm water swimming beach on Great Exuma, Jolly Hall Beach.
• With its powder white sand and shallow water, the beach looks like a “Corona commercial” almost every day. There are many beautiful beaches on Exuma, but most of them are exposed to direct wind and waves. While the others provide calm water 30% of the time, Jolly Hall Beach is calm and flat 95% of the days.
• A small, unmarked path was created to allow access for visitors. All beaches in the Bahamas are public and accessible to everyone.
• Jolly Hall Beach cannot be seen from the road and therefore is not highly frequented, nor is it touristy. The family that owns the land obliges us with a path… but there is no sign promoting it.
Jolly Hall Beach looks exactly as it did 50 years ago and likely will look the same in another 50 years. That’s just fine with us.

While most pictures of rental homes on Exuma feature photos of calm ocean water, the reality is that the water is rough 2/3 of the time on Exuma. That is a big deal when planning your activities for your time on vacation. Therefore, finding spots with consistently calm water is paramount. On mainland Exuma, there are only a few choices, with the best being Jolly Hall Beach. Jolly Hall Beach is located down the hill and left 300 yards. The ½ mile beach is protected by surrounding islands and shoals from the prevailing winds and waves and therefore delivers a fantastic swimming experience almost every day.

AMENITIES
• Beach chairs, coolers, water floats, snorkel equipment, beach wagon, and lots of beach towels.
• 8 smart TV's and cards and games for the kids and grown-ups, theater popcorn maker for movie night in the loft.
• All beds have luxurious medium-plush mattresses and super-soft luxury linens
• Bathrooms: oversized bath towels, toilet paper, antibacterial hand soap, shampoo, body wash and conditioner.
• Fully equipped kitchen: stainless-steel appliances, two-12 cup coffee makers, coffee grinder, Keurig, French press, cappuccino maker, Irish coffee mugs, cookware, blender, 12 Qt crock pot/pressure cooker, KitchenAid mixer, wine glasses, beer mugs, and so much more.
• Garbage bags, dish soap, starter dishwasher detergent and paper towels. Highchair available.
• Dishes, utensils, and serving ware service for 30. Dining table w/ seating for 18 and bar table with seating for 12.
• Full-size washer/dryer with starter laundry detergent.
• House cleaning every 3 days during your stay.
• Baby crib available and highchair available.

A TRADITION OF LEGENDARY EXUMA HOSPITALITY
As the principal owners of The Peace and Plenty Hotel, we have been hosting on Exuma for over 20 years. We have mastered the art of showing people a good time while visiting this island. Proximity to restaurants, bars, and boats to get out onto Elizabeth Harbor unlocks an incredible vacation.

-Rent a boat at Minn's and go explore. Experience the enjoyment of boating from island to island in some of the most beautiful waters in the world.
-Coconut Club Beach Club on Stocking Island. Spend your day bouncing between Coconut Club Beach Club, Chat N Chill Beach Club, snorkeling reefs, sand bars, and swim with the turtles. Walk from the monument or any of the trails and Explore the 2-mile windward “wild ocean” beach on the other side of Stocking Island. A great natural adventure for the whole family.
-Take a guided group excursion. Meet like-minded people. Some have described them as the experience of a lifetime.
-Get a boat and captain and let the day take you. Boat can pick you up right off the beach.
-Visit the various restaurants on the island, hang out and connect with the local people.

Exuma is a small, low population island where everyone knows and looks out for each other. Go out there and mix it up!

*Concierge Grocery Stocking: We will send you a checklist, you choose your desired grocery and beverage items, and it will be there when you arrive!
*Hire a private chef or request catering for special events.
*Book a massage on the beach.
*Taxis are readily available on the island
Our property manager can help facilitate whatever you dream up.

Additional Provisions:
EXUMA MARKETS, one mile south of Summit, is the largest grocery store on the island.
PRIME ISLAND MEATS, 3 miles north of Summit, is our first and best choice for food. It is owned by an immensely helpful guy from New Jersey. It has freshly imported meats (steak, chicken, pork, lamb, sausages) and seafood, as well as other grocery items like fruits and vegetables. They offer call ahead ordering. They are closed on Sundays.
Convenience Store: SMITTY'S (basic food, liquor and pharmacy) located 3 miles north of Summit.

Airport: (GGT) Georgetown, Exuma (Six miles north of Summit Exuma)
Direct flights from Miami (American Airlines), Fort Lauderdale (Silver, Bahamas Air), Atlanta (Delta), Canada, Charlotte, and Nassau. More direct flights are always being added.

The Exumas remain natural Caribbean Islands with waters so stunning, its brilliant colors are visible from outer space. At night the stars and constellations stare back at you revealing continuous shooting stars.

Property manager

Jill and Steve Harrington
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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: 30
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

George Town

Located in George Town, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Rolletown Tombs and Hermitage Tomb are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lucayan Archipelago and Palm Bay Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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George Town, Exuma

What's nearby

  • Palm Bay Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Jolly Hall Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Hoopers Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Hoopers Bay - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Beach - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Splash - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Haulover Bay Restaurant, Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chat 'N' Chill Bahamas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shirley's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rusty Anchor - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Biggest House on Exuma. In the Heart of the Action. High above it all. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Biggest House on Exuma. In the Heart of the Action. High above it all. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Biggest House on Exuma. In the Heart of the Action. High above it all.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Biggest House on Exuma. In the Heart of the Action. High above it all.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Biggest House on Exuma. In the Heart of the Action. High above it all. located?

Located in George Town, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 15-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Palm Bay Beach. Jolly Hall Beach and Hoopers Bay Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

Best vacation ever

The location, the house, the resort and other amenities That accompany this house made our stay one of a kind! Thank you to the owners and to Nicki for being such great hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica F., Santiago, Chile

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

What a view!!!!

Me and my chilean family (10) had being planning this holiday for a whole year and 5 days before leaving, the host of the house we had already reserved and paid (Calypso House at Farmer´s Hill) cancelled our reservation whithout any reason. Desperate I contacted Jill and Steve. What a nice couple to work with!. They were just what I was looking for, quick answer and super kind. The house is in the best location: in the center for north and south beaches and walking distance to Jolly Hall, one of our favorites. It has 3 floors. First one with 3 rooms and 2 bathrooms and a living room and something like a mini kitchen. Second floor, where we spent all the time, just 1 HUGE bedroom with a HUGE bathroom and walking closet, with a wonderful view. Besides the room there is a large living room and dining room for at least 12 people. Also a super kitchen, with 2 ovens and everything you might need and a piano!!!! which my son really enjoyed. The 3rd floor has 3 open rooms, which are not completely separeted. We were the first guests and they clearly stated that the house was not ready, but I didn´t even notice. It has everything (towels, cooler, etc.)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jill and Steve Harrington

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As the principal owners of The Peace and Plenty Hotel, The Cottages and the Peace and Plenty Beach Club, we have spent over two decades perfecting the art of hospitality on the pristine shores of Exuma. Our prime location—close to restaurants, bars, and boats heading out onto Elizabeth Harbour— offers the perfect gateway to paradise.

Summit Exuma guests enjoy complimentary shuttle boat service to the Peace and Plenty Beach Club on Stocking Island, with the shuttle departing from the Peace and Plenty Hotel in Georgetown. At the Beach Club, guests have access to snorkel gear, paddle boards, and kayaks upon request (though we do recommend bringing some of your own snorkel equipment if possible).

Why they chose this property

Perched atop one of the highest points on the island, Summit Exuma is in the very heart of Exuma. This premier location is just minutes from nearby grocery stores, fuel, the straw market, and the famous Fish Fry.

300 yards from Summit Exuma lies one of Great Exuma’s most pristine, calm-water beaches — an untouched stretch of paradise perfect for swimming and relaxing.

At the foot of our hill, you'll find three of the island’s best restaurants. Stroll down to enjoy waterfront dining at Latitudes at Exuma Beach Resort, vibrant island flavors at Frankie Bananas at Augusta Bay, and casual coastal fare at Splash at Hideaways Resort.

What makes this property unique

The panoramic views of Stocking Island and Elizabeth Harbour from all three levels of Summit Exuma are truly breathtaking. While many rental homes may offer a glimpse of the ocean, few can match the sweeping, commanding vistas of the entire six-mile stretch of Elizabeth Harbour that Summit Exuma proudly delivers. Here, every sunrise, every sparkling tide, and every sunset feels like a private spectacle reserved just for you.

While no-see-ums are a common nuisance throughout the Caribbean and across Exuma, Summit Exuma’s elevated position offers a natural advantage — virtually eliminating these pests. At certain times of the year, you may experience a few no-see-ums for about 30 minutes around dawn and dusk, but overall, the difference is remarkable. We still recommend bringing bug repellent for your island adventures beyond Summit.

A common complaint among Exuma visitors is the long drive and often rugged road to reach their vacation home — Summit Exuma offers a distinct advantage: our property is accessed directly from the island’s smooth, paved main road, ensuring a seamless, stress-free arrival and departure. No popped tires!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests