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SUPER BEACHFRONT- directly on HOOPERS BAY: large 4 bed 4 Bath APT for 8

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Hoopers Bay Beach on a very busy day!
Our roadside sign
Hoopers Bay Turtle just by Sandy Palms Beach House where these guests stayed
Sandy Palms from the beach
Front of Sandy Palms

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8188.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Georgetown, Exuma
  • Hoopers Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Palm Bay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Jolly Hall Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SUPER BEACHFRONT- directly on HOOPERS BAY: large 4 bed 4 Bath APT for 8

Be our guests and enjoy our 4 double (or triple ) bedroom/ 4 bath/shower room of the entire upper floor of Sandy Palms which sleeps up to 9 guests. With the high cathedral ceilings, our beachfront property it is ideal for spacious family gatherings like Thanksgiving, Christmas/ New Year, Easter etc or special occasions.
In addition for even larger groups, we offer our other, adjoined 2 room apartment on the Ground Floor with a Twin/King bedroom and Queen bed in the other room together with 2 shower rooms. See our other listing #3718460 for more details.
This makes a total of 6 bedrooms and 6 shower /bath rooms sleeping a total of 12 guests.
The spacious accommodation enjoys wonderful beach and sea views of Hoopers Bay which is regarded as the best beach to stay on in Exuma. Guests have said "WOW what a beach!!" when they first step onto the soft white sand of the half mile long beach which is only seconds from the property and through our palm filled garden to the sea.

Sandy Palms is quietly located down its own tree lined drive and not disturbed by other properties. It is only 12 minutes from the international airport and 6 minutes from the capital, George Town whilst a good range of local shops are within a 5 minute flat easy walk.
Two of the upper 4 bedrooms with King & Queen sized beds are sea facing with large sliding glass doors leading to the spacious sundeck with tables and chairs for meals or relaxing and enjoying the sea views stretching all the way along the island and in summer offers marvelous sunsets.
The two other bedrooms are garden facing and one can be either 2 x twins or triples or king, with the other being a Queen and this gives a wide degree of flexibility for groups of families or friends traveling together but who want to enjoy space and privacy.
The Great Room, which runs the length of the building, directly connects all the bedrooms (see a floor plan on the photos page) and has a dining area seating 9, the fully equipped kitchen (with dishwasher) a study area and lounge which leads to the spacious sundeck. There is also a washer and dryer laundry facility in a separate room in the upper floor. Beside flat screen TV + DVD player there is high speed fiber optic Wifi for working, playing games or watching videos.
Outside, from the sundeck, a large staircase leads down into our palm filled garden which extends to the beach where we have loungers, tables and chairs and kayaks for our guests as well as a selection of beach toys and games. We also provide FREE kayaks for our guests to enjoy exploring the calm and safe Hoopers Bay or paddle with our resident GREEN TURTLES! See some of the photos for how guests have enjoyed meeting them.

Also guests can enjoy a rental power boat delivered directly in front of the property and available to use whenever they want to explore offshore cays, go fishing or snorkeling without the need to each day collect and return it to George Town. Ask us for details.

ADDITIONALLY, for smaller groups of 2 or 4 or 6 guests we can also offer our adjacent beachfront coralsandsbahamas. See our listing #4241028 for the 3 bed condo, or our #3708343 for the 2 bed apt. or #3707980 for the Studio and all enjoying being directly on the same beautiful Hoopers Bay beach!

Property manager

Peter & Betty Oxley
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Single beds & Rollaways available
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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
As this property is in a residential area, please consider other guests staying & keep any noise down after 10.00pm. Thank you.
Only family groups are accepted and NOT GROUPS FOR PARTYING OR WORKING.
The lead renter must be the person making the payments. NO CORPORATE BOOKINGS ACCEPTED OR BY THIRD PARTIES

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
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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

George Town

Located in George Town, this apartment 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 Hoopers Bay. With kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Georgetown, Exuma

What's nearby

  • Hoopers Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hoopers Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Palm Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Jolly Hall Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Splash - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chat 'N' Chill Bahamas - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shirley's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kermit Lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Anchor - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SUPER BEACHFRONT- directly on HOOPERS BAY: large 4 bed 4 Bath APT for 8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SUPER BEACHFRONT- directly on HOOPERS BAY: large 4 bed 4 Bath APT for 8?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SUPER BEACHFRONT- directly on HOOPERS BAY: large 4 bed 4 Bath APT for 8?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SUPER BEACHFRONT- directly on HOOPERS BAY: large 4 bed 4 Bath APT for 8 located?

Located in George Town, this beachfront apartment building is in the city centre, just steps away from Lucayan Archipelago, Hoopers Bay and Hoopers Bay Beach. Palm Bay Beach and Jolly Hall Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 18 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dannine C.

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

A little piece heaven

The home and location were amazing. The home owners so accommodating and friendly. Our family was looking for an exceptional location to unwind and connect. We had a week of perfect weather on a beautiful secluded beach. This vacation exceeded our expectation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R. M., Fairfax Virginia

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

Perfect Location for Families on Exuma

We loved our stay perfect location on Exuma....we were able to visit both the southern end and the northern most end easily via the van provided! Families with kids will love Hoopers Bay in that the water was as calm as I have ever seen it in Exuma and clear. Added bonus was the sea turtles 🐢 and the kayaks!!! This location and house are ideally situated. I did all the research on this vacation and felt like I picked the best place overall on the island!!! The owners are delightful 😀
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Quinn C.

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

Family Sanctuary

Sandy Palms at Hooper Bay is what every family vacation spot wishes it could be. Powdery beaches with turquoise water steps from the back deck. Open the door and you can turn the kids loose with a snorkel and a frisbee only to return when they're hungry. Generations of sea turtles live in the bay. You can swim and take pictures with them all day long. With kayaking, sea shell collecting, swimming, and lounging to be had there isn't any reason to leave the beach house, except to reload on food and drink. The floorplan of the property is ideal for families (if you're ever inside). Peter and Betty go all out to make your stay perfect. This place is your own private sea world filled with sun and beauty. Don't tell your friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

CLARENCE B.

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

This is the place to swim with turtles

We had a fantastic time. Walking distance to stores. You will always see turtles in the water. Peter was great and we were able to get a van with the rental. He was helpful in hooking us up with a chef and various tours.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

Beautiful view and great beach

The house was nice and roomy. Peter was very helpful and very friendly. He showed us around and gave us recommendations of where to eat and things to do. He was always around or an email away with any questions we had. Beach was beautiful and the turtles were amazing to see. Very nice relaxing vacation. The only issue we had was that the kitchen could use some updating on utensils and pots and pans. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Betsy M.

Unanamously voted "By far the best vacation we've ever had" by all of us!

Peter was very informational and helpful, yet defintely respectful of our privacy. I feel as if we have made a new friend on the island! The house was fantastic and fit our needs perfectly. It goes without saying that the beach was amazing. We all agreed that we will be going back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Corey C.

Great beachfront property

Had a wonderful time in Exuma. The accommodations were excellent and being so close to the beach was amazing! The beach and water were exceptional. Peter was very friendly, helpful and welcoming when we arrived on the island. He made sure to inform us about things to do and helped us become familiar with the area. Our group of 8 was very comfortable in the home and I would highly recommend this place. Thanks Peter and Betty!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Don P., Orlando, Florida

BEST Beach in ALL Exuma

We had a WONDERFUL stay in Hoopers Bay. Peter the owner was VERY helpful. He had maps and detailed directions for finding everything on the island. He was always a phonecall away when we needed him. The house was very accommodating for our family of 5. (PLENTY of space!) The beach is truly the best part of the house. IT is the prettiest beach we found during our week long stay. The house come with kayaks and paddleboard to explore the bay. We saw sea turtles every day! Hoopers Bay is a short drive from Georgetown making it a very convenient location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tuna B., UT

We had the best family vacation of our entire lives!

The home easily accommodated our family group of 12. It had everything we needed, and we also rented two of their vehicles. The beach is the finest on the island in our opinion. With it being a private home/access and all, we had it nearly to ourselves. In George Town, a five minute drive, you can pick up whatever you need at the grocery store (they all close around 6:00pm) and there are a few fish fry shacks close by too. The home is a short ride from/to the airport. When you travel there, be prepared to rent their cars (or have them help with such rentals) as cab fares can add up quickly. And, take boat excursions to see the sand bars, and visit other islands. The most beautiful waters in the world await you. The hosts are 'perfect' and truly want you to have an amazing experience. Communication between the parties is clear; no hiccups, hassles, or surprises. The hosts helped/offered us with all our needs, etc. We would highly recommend them to any serious travelers. We look forward to having a repeat experience ourselves. The whole experience was just plain wonderful!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

Great location, home and value

This is our 3rd time back to Exumas and 2nd on Hooper's Bay. This is the best property we have stayed in so far and a very good value for the location and accommodations. The way that the owners have it arranged is so that smaller groups do not have to pay for the entire home. The home is divided into some apartments below but we barely saw or interacted with the bottom guests. This is also the very best beach possible on the Exumas. Peter and Betty are very easy to work with. Highly recommend this property!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Great girls trip to Sandy Palms Exuma

We stayed in the 4 BR 4 BA upstairs apartment and were very comfortable. The home was clean and well cared for. It is nicer than the pictures can capture. The view is breathtaking. Everything we needed was there. This house is PERFECT for anyone looking for a relaxing beach vacation. It is situated on the best beach in Exuma. The colors of the water are amazing. Calm clear water. There are several other houses on the beach, but we mostly had the beach to ourselves. This property is centrally located but well off the road for privacy. Short drive in either direction to groceries, deli. The owner lives across the road and is extremely helpful with getting you settled in and is readily available. He has tremendous knowledge of the island and directed us to great beaches and an excursion. Truthfully, most days we were so happy with the Hooper's Bay location of this home that we saw no reason to leave the beach in front of the house. Although this home is perfect for families, we enjoyed a very special girls only trip that will be remembered for a lifetime! Thanks to Peter and Sandy Palms for making our stay fantastic! Oh, and put at least half of what you packed away. There is nowhere and no need to dress up. Shorts, tee shirts, swimsuits, sunscreen and a coverup is all you'll need. Promise!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

TOBY E.

an excellent month at sandy palms

Sandy Palms housed our entire family of 9 people, three being kids. The view from our deck is gorgeous, the rooms very comfortable, good space in the house, and also good deck space where we ate every meal. The beach is perfect, and the bay we were on was perfect for the kids to swim. All the toys there were great like kayaks, and toys for the kids to play with. all in all, a perfect vacation. fenton Elmendorf and John Elmendorf. Also Peter and Betty were very attentive to our needs.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Patrick R.

DON'T Book This Property

The property was very clean upon arrival and well maintained. Washer broke down on first usage, but was replaced with a used washer quickly. BUT, DO NOT BOOK THIS PROPERTY. Owners change terms of rental after arrival and charge your deposit. These dishonest owers should be avoided at all costs. Stay at this property at your own risk!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John & Francine A.

wonderful property & ideally located

We stayed at Sandy Palms for one week with another couple and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Peter & Betty are wonderful hosts, very accommodating, helpful and accessible. The property is beautiful and the unit we occupied was very comfortable and well appointed. The property is well situated for shopping with groceries and a liquor store within walking distance in one location and a spectacular meat & deli of equal distance in the opposite direction. We rented a car from Peter for a couple of outings to explore other areas of Exumas and truly enjoyed our days. We visited Georgetwon a couple of times and enjoyed the Friday night buffet at Augusta Bay. The beach was very nice and Peter had a grounds keeper to make sure it was kept clean. If you are looking for a good area to visit, with comfortable accommodations, you should consider Sandy Palms. Thank you again for your hospitality and helpfulness Peter and Betty, Regards from the Allains & Whites New Brunswick, Canada
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

elisa r.

OTTIMA, ECCELLENTE E PERFETTA. super consigliato

Consiglio questa casa a coppie, gruppi di amici, famiglie. E' PERFETTA. noi eravamo un gruppo di 6 persone. Abbiamo alloggiato Sandy Palm al piano superiore. Le camere sono belle e dotate ognuna di un bagno (comodità necessaria quando si è in tanti) la cucina è perfettamente attrezzata, quindi potete tranquillamente fare la spesa nei market e cucinare. La sala da pranzo è spaziosa e luminosa. ventilatori a pale ovunque e aria condizionata (non utilizzata dato il clima perfetto). Parliamo della vista: assolutamente spettacolare. Un oasi di cielo e mare si stende davanti ai vostri occhi, contornato da un giardino di palme. Il patio con vista è spazioso con due tavoli dove potete cenare o semplicemente guardare il panorama. Posizione: avevamo l auto e quindi abbiamo girato l isola Great Exuma. Abbiamo visitato tutte le spiagge migliori. Ma alla fine devo dire che Hooper's Bay è la migliore. Sandy Palm è situata a Hooper's Bay, riparata dal vento e dalle maree. è una piscina naturale. Il posto migliore. PETER il proprietario della casa è stato gentile al massimo. Disponibile e molto bravo. Noi non parliamo inglese e lui è stato paziente a spiegarci tutto. Disponibile per prenotarvi escursioni in barca, tour e per indicarvi le strade per accedere alle spiagge. Vi consiglia dove comprare e quali ristoranti sono migliori. insomma: Peter non solo mette a disposizione la sua villa meravigliosa, ma vi aiuta a rendere memorabile la vostra vacanza. PETER è INDISPENSABILE.. La spiaggia ha l'accesso privato. Peter noleggia anche l'auto. A noi è servita per esplorare l'isola. ah dimenticavo....oltre ad essere in una spiaggia da sogno (giudicherete voi coi vostri occhi) la posizione della villa è comodissima: 2minuti di macchina dal market e 5/10minuti da george town. Peter e Betty sono stati gentili e disponibili. Potessi allegare delle foto lo farei. Le parole non bastano. Spero di tornare in quella casa perfetta di privacy assoluta in una spiaggia tranquilla e deserta.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

PIERRIC B.

Незабываемые каникулы в Раю !:)

Мы с мужем провели три недели, в июне, 2014 года. Очень порадовал нас дом и Аппартаменты на первом этаже ! Удобное расположение , вид с террасы на море и свой пляж. Чисто, в доме, есть все необходимое. На пляж, приплывали черепахи, каждое утром!:) У хозяина дома, мы арендовали машину, и он сделал нам специальную приятную цену!:) И все возникающие вопросы,с ним, мы решали очень быстро. Рекомендую всем!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carmen R.

Bellisima vacanza

Ottima impressone della casa: posizione incantevole e molto comoda.La casa era pulita ed in ottimo stato. Belle le gite in barca anche se l'isola è un po' carente di ristoranti. La raccomanderei sicuramente ad amici e parenti. L'assitenza di Peter è stata impeccabile.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Great location, floor plan and cleanliness.

We had a lovely time staying at Sandy Palms. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms which handled our large group with ease. The perfect beach on Hooper's Bay is just steps from the home and the owner provided beach chairs, toys and two sea kayaks. The home even has AC for those no wind days! I can assure you that we will be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Better than any all inclusive resort!

Sandy Palms was a fantastic vacation residence and everything was exactly as described in the listing. Peter arranged for our taxi at the airport and was at the house to greet us on arrival. He went over and above in explaining details of the house, destinations in Exuma, and other things to make our vacation enjoyable. He also checked in routinely to ensure that everything was going well, and when a small plumbing problem disabled one of the 4 toilets in the house, a plumber was on site within hours to fix it. The house was very spacious and extremely clean & well maintained with all of the amenities of home you would want while on vacation. After touring the island, I can confidently say that this is one of the best (if not the best) beach locations in Exuma. The beach is fantastic and protected most of the time from the wind, yet is so private that we saw no more than 10 people over the course of the week. We spent the last 4 days of our trip right on the beach in front of the house and enjoyed every minute of it. Our kids fed wild turtles, swam with eagle rays and found starfish and seashells within sight of the house. A small grocery store and liquor store were both a short 5 minute walk from the house to get any necessities, while a vehicle was available for a reasonable charge to get around the rest of the island (Peter made sure we knew exactly where to go). I would definintely recommend this unit to any family looking for an authentic carribean vacation without the crowds and noise of a busy all-inclusive resort. Peter and Better were very friendly, helpful and professional hosts.

About the host

Hosted by Peter & Betty Oxley

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We are Betty and Peter & we moved from England to Exuma in 1999 and first established the Coral Gardens B&B Guest House which was rated #1 every year since 2009 by the worlds largest travelers website. We have enjoyed welcoming guests from all parts of the world but recognised that some people wanted to stay directly on the beach.
After some while of searching we found in 2012 the ideal beachfront location, only a short distance away and named it Sandy Palms in view of the numerous palm and coconut trees in the 1.5 acre garden which surrounds the property.
We sold Coral Gardens but still live nearby and are on hand to welcome guests on arrival and help them during their stay.

Why they chose this property

Why not stay here on the beautiful white sand of Hoopers Bay Beach which is regarded as the best beach to stay on in Exuma? It is very special, quiet but convenient location and a wonderful unspoiled beach to relax or enjoy as you wish. You may also enjoy swimming with turtles which live in the sea at Hoopers Bay.
Getting to George Town, Exuma (airport code is GGT) is straightforward with daily direct flights by American, United & Delta & weekly with Air Canada from Toronto in the winter months. There are daily flights from Nassau on Bahamasair or Western Air.
We can organise the short taxi ride from the airport where you will be greeted by our dedicated driver or you can rent a vehicle directly from the airport. Peter or Betty will personally welcome you on arrival at Sandy Palms and show you around and be available to explain local facilities and activities.

What makes this property unique

Hoopers bay is the most protected beach on Exuma as it is sheltered from the prevailing winds. The 1/2 mile ( 1 kilometer) long, soft white sandy beach slopes gently into the calm sea. Guests can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, kayaking or try finding some of the green turtles, all from the beach by Sandy Palms.
Some of the advantages of staying at sandypalmsbahamas are:-
--Direct "on the beach" position on the best part of Hoopers Bay.
--Peaceful location and our property sits on its own 1.5 acre tropical garden.
--Only 12 minutes from the international airport, less than a minute from a good range of local shops, and 5 minutes from a number of restaurants as well as George Town, the capital.
--FREE kayaks for our guests to explore Hoopers Bay or offshore cays.
--FREE pickup for the private transfer to the swimming pigs boat tours.

Languages:

English

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