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Beautiful home with wifi, tv, A/C, private dock, & backup generator power

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, books, video library
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 574 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful home with wifi, tv, A/C, private dock, & backup generator power

Hurricane Dorian wrecked havoc to our beautiful island on September 1, 2019. We have been working hard to restore/rebuild our property. We are pleased to announce the opening of both our rental homes, Gully's Ridge and Gully's Nest as well as the pool.

Located on an inlet waterway fed by the Hope Town harbour, the ONLY access to our property is by boat. We are close to the settlement but in a peaceful, private setting. The home features a private dock w/ dingy provided for harbour use, wifi, Streaming TV, A/C, and backup generator power. This home can accommodate up to 7 people with use of the sleeping nook and half bath. If your party contains more than 7 people, you'll need more space than Gully's Nest provides. Please check her sister property, Gully's Ridge # 170331 which can also accommodate 7 additional guests for it's availability. We look forward to welcoming you to Seagull Cottages in the near future.

The main access to our property is by boat, but there is a foot/bicycle path as well. Gully's Nest has two bedrooms suites that flank the living/dining and kitchen area of this beautiful, secluded vacation rental home. There is also a sleeping nook attached to the home that has a twin trundle bed and half bath. Guests in the sleeping nook will need to shower in the 2nd bedrooms full bath. For a couple, you can rent this home as a one bedroom/one bath home for a discounted rate. Please inquire. The home also has a large screened in porch to sit and enjoy the tropical breeze, relax in the hammock, or watch your kids play in the pool just steps from the front door. The home is surrounded by fruit trees and natural vegetation which keeps the privacy and peaceful setting in tact. We are close to the settlement for your convenience of getting to the grocery stores, gift shops and restaurants and just a stone's throw away for one of the prettiest beaches in the Abacos. Traverse across the inlet waterway in the dingy provided and walk over a small hill to a gorgeous white sandy beach on the Atlantic side of the island. We also offer tour trips with the legendary Abaco guide, Cap'n Robert Lowe or his wife, Karen. You can also climb our historically famous red and white candy striped lighthouse. It is the last lighthouse in the world that is still manually operated. There is a wonderful museum in the settlement full of artifacts and information of how the island was settled by Carolinian's who came here after the revolutionary war to stay loyal to the queen. You can reserve an "island hopping tour" with us or rent a boat and go exploring our neighbor islands and appreciate each one for their own independent charm or go to one of our national sea parks and snorkel over the colorful reefs full of sea life. Lots of history and activities to see and do while slowing down on your vacation and relaxing with the 'island pace.'

Finally, if you have other friends or family that want to join you, we also have another 3bedroom/2bath rental home, known as Gully's Ridge, on an adjacent property. Between the two properties, we can accommodate up to 14 people. It is nice to travel together, but great to be able to retire to your own space if desired. Come on down to see us! We are sure you won't want to leave!

Property manager

Karen Huff-Lowe

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Hope Town, Abaco, Hope Town

What's nearby

  • Wyannie Malone Museum - 7 min walk
  • Hope Town Lighthouse - 2 min drive
  • Garbanzo Beach - 13 min drive
  • Tahiti Beach - 17 min drive
  • Abaco Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Marsh Harbour (MHH) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Boat Harbour Pool Bar
  • ‪Captain Jack's - ‬10 min walk
  • Colors Bahamian Restaurant & Bar
  • ‪Firefly Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Abaco Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful home with wifi, tv, A/C, private dock, & backup generator power have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful home with wifi, tv, A/C, private dock, & backup generator power pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful home with wifi, tv, A/C, private dock, & backup generator power?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful home with wifi, tv, A/C, private dock, & backup generator power?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Beautiful home with wifi, tv, A/C, private dock, & backup generator power located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Wyannie Malone Museum. Hope Town Lighthouse and Garbanzo Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Beautiful home with wifi, tv, A/C, private dock, & backup generator power Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice couple and a fabulous place to stay
Very well managed and a pleasure to deal with. Looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Bahamas Vacation
What a glorious and relaxing stay we had at Gully's Nest! We loved the quiet location, away from the main road but quickly accessible by the dinghy to where our golf cart awaited. The property had ideal docking for our rental boat as well. Gully's Nest was warm, inviting, and comfortable, and our hosts were so kind and hospitable. Thank you for welcoming us into your home!! We hope to return for another visit!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique B., Houston, Texas

Amazing place!
We absolutely loved our stay at this peaceful retreat. The property is exactly as described and had everything we needed. Thanks Karen and Robert for providing us with the perfect getaway spot. We highly recommend this property and hope to be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

This is a beautiful setting
The owners of very nice people that are native Bahamian and hospitality is excellent. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dave H., Jupiter, FL

Trip of a LIFETIME!!
Property was exactly as advertised with the bonus of having the most experienced, gracious hosts in the world!! Highly recommend this location!!
Stayed 37 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Easy Living
Absolutely loved the house, the quiet surroundings, and Karen and Robert were extremely helpful. We enjoyed getting a bit more of a sense of a local flavor by getting away from the marina and meeting folks at the dock as they cleaned their fish. The house itself had everything we needed - great place
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

deb m.

Best decision to stay here!
You won’t regret taking this stunning location. It’s water access only, but you get a little boat to head into town any time you want (3 minutes by boat may be exaggerating how long it takes!). The pool is awesome as well. Super refreshing. The lot is so private. The birds sound beautiful there and the limes from the key lime tree are delicious! Do follow Karen’s advice to do the following: 1. Take a cab from airport to marsh harbour 2. If you have time, stop at Maxwells and get your groceries. Get as much as you need and have them put it in boxes. It works!! Stop and get beer or wine as well. 3. When you get to the ferry at marsh harbour, load your stuff in a wagon and bring your stuff to the dock. They will load everything on the boat for you. 4. When you get to the last stop LODGE DOCK, karen or Robert will meet you on their boat. You literally hand your bags and boxes of food over the side into their boat. Once on property, your stuff gets loaded into a golf cart and driven up to your place. That was soooo easy!!! Charter Robert to take you fishing. He knows these waters and you will have a great time! (This is from someone who is anxious on the water!) You are in good hands with Robert and Karen. Enjoy your time there. You won’t regret staying here!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Perfect location. Best cottage layout we have ever enjoyed.
Hosts Robert and Karen are the best. Friendly, helpful and always on the lookout for ways to make our stay enjoyable. This is our second visit to Seagull Cottages and we will return often
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

james s., Where do you live?

Beautiful property with wonderful amenities.
The cottage was wonderful! We had a great time in Hopetown and Karen and Robert were wonderful hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L., Falls Church, VA

Awesome stay!
Loved loved our stay! Thank you Karen and Robert for your hospitality. Great location - perfect for hopping around Abaco with the convenience of Hope Town. Definitely book a fishing charter - Captain Robert was awesome! Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Great Stay
We had a great time at Gully's Nest. This was our 4th trip to Abaco in 8 years (3rd time in 4 years) but our first visit to Seagull Cottages. The house is in good shape and is bigger than I expected from the photos. The five of us (one on an air mattress) had plenty of room. In addition we hosted two dinner gatherings for family and friends of at least 10-12 people with no problem. On of the the dinners was a fish dinner with fresh Mutton Snapper thanks to a fishing charter with had with Robert (Karen's husband). The pool was clean and a nice treat to have after spending the day on the water. Karen, Robert and their family live on the property and are good people, very helpful, but not intrusive. You can see them as much or as little as you want. Karen was a big help in resolving a problem I had with a golf cart rental. Overall, I wholeheartedly recommend the cottage, and will rent there again when back in Abaco. A reminder that the house is only accessible by boat, which was no problem for us, but must be considered when renting.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Very impressed
Our stay was amazing. Everything was just as described and well exceeded our expectations! We can't wait to visit this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

Perfect spot!
Wonderful spot. Owner Karen was very helpful with places to eat and see. Can not wait to go back. Joe
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christy A.

A memorable family vacation
This was our third trip to Hopetown and our first taking our kids. Gully's nest was the perfect setting for much needed rest and relaxation for the parents. The boys (14 and 11) enjoyed the daily hammock retreat, shot some hoops on the basketball court and jumped in the pool to cool off from the days adventures. The dinghy was especially nice as we got to cruise around the harbour with not a care in the world. Karen and Robert were such gracious hosts and we even got lucky and reimbursed Robert for some fresh caught Grouper. Apparently he is a fishing legend in these parts! Karen could not have been kinder and made us feel right at home. We hope to come again and stay again....We miss Gully's nest already!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kevin v.

Best Vacation we've ever taken
We LOVED staying here! Karen and her husband Robert were wonderful to work with. The rental house was secluded yet right in the middle of everything. Just a 5 minute boat ride into town using the dinghy that came with the rental! The house was perfect. Clean. Fully stocked kitchen with all the necessities for cooking our catch of the day. Waking up and sitting on the front porch drinking coffee, laying in the hammock reading a book, taking a dip in the swimming pool after a day on the water, and the perfect dock to tie up our 30' boat at night. Highly recommend, you won't be sorry, book it NOW!!! Cant wait to get back there!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Beautiful, quiet, remote & accessible
Beautiful grounds, lovely home, well-equipped. Hosts are delightful & knowledgable. Dinghy for transportation round Hopetown was great fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Seth M.

Great place to stay! Very peaceful & accomodating.
We stayed three nights here and had a great experience. Very peaceful and quiet. No complaints at all. Quick and easy access to all of the amenities of Hopetown. The owner was very friendly and welcoming as well as helpful to any of our needs with luggage, directions, and transportation. We highly recommend this listing and would not hesitate to return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Simply The Best
I can only repeat what others have already said....and it's all good!! Karen and Robert are just about the nicest people you could hope to have as your neighbours and owners of a rental house whilst on holiday. We were met off the ferry, taken to the cottage, shown the ropes with the little boat provided and within a couple of hours of arrival, Roberts brother showed up with a huge red snapper for us....it was still alive! That was supper taken care of. We knew we had found a great place. The little boat provided was 100% easy to use for first timers like us and it was fun scooting around the Harbour in it and tying up at docks which are everywhere for use. Having the swimming pool to ourselves was a luxury for the price of the rental and everything you could possibly need at the cottage was provided. We loved our week here....thank you both...Linda and Mike
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

marcy

Perfect home for family vacation
The cottage was perfect for our family vacation. Everything was exactly as advertised except the homeowner, Karen was nicer and more helpful than can be described. Always there to help anyway possible. If you are looking for a great affordable rental this is it!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

Perfect Hopetown Seclusion
Robert & Karen: I wanted to thank you both for such a special stay at Gullies Nest with our family and for your wonderful hospitality. With my back problems, we would not have make it staying anywhere else or with any other hosts. It is truly the perfect place in Hopetown. Mr. Lowe's Panga ride was the only pain free part of the long trip home all the way to checking in to the Mayo Clinic emergency room. The back surgery went very well and I am almost 100% and ready for another visit. Mary Elle has a new appreciation for pineapple but cannot find any as good as your's. We look forward to seeing y'all again when the boys come home next summer!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jeff h., Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Amazing property!
We stayed here for 12 nights and it was terrific. If you want something a little different this is it. Basically it is only accessible by boat, which is why the property includes a dinghy with motor to go back and forth across the creek. You can also take it into the harbor for restaurants & groceries. It took us a while to get used to it, but it was fun. Karen & Robert are wonderful people and great hosts. They are available if needed & are like walking history books on the island & the local waters. The property was exactly as pictured & described on the website. It is close to town, but removed enough to be very quiet at night. Everything was clean and worked well. We would definitely recommend this property.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deane P.

Paradise
What a fabulous experience we had staying at Gullys nest in Elbow Cay. The location was perfect as it was extremely quite and peaceful but only a few minutes by boat to the picturesque little town of Hope Town. The small boat is provided free of charge which was perfect. The home itself was more than we could have hoped for. Extremely well maintained and clean with just the right amount of Bahamian flare. It was very spacious and well priced for Elbow Cay. Upon arrival Karen, the owner had picked an assortment of fruit from there own fruit trees and had this for us to snack on. We have stayed at many VRBO'S over the years and she was by far the most amazing host to date. She has lived on the Island for for many years and knows everyone. This was such a help to us when it came to booking a larger boat to check out some other islands and the golf cart we rented for a few days. She was always on hand with great suggestions for restuarants, things to see on the Island and places to visit on the other islands. She told us where to find the best beach on the island which was just across the canal from her home and where we had the entire beach to ourselves. My husband had a very badly sprained ankle which occurred the day we left for our vacation and Karen went out of her way to call around the friends on the island and found us a cane for him to hobble around on. She would bend over backwards for us and was so giving it made our trip even more enjoyable. Her husband is a local and is the best fisherman on the Island, unfortunately for us he was away fishing while we were there our we would have booked a day of fishing with him. This was highly recommended by many people we met. You will not be disappointed if you choose to spend your holiday at this home and the warmth and generosity of the host will just enhance your experience.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Fantastic escape
we spent a week in paradise. The front screened in porch is truly relaxing and the house location secluded enough but not a hassle to get groceries etc. The owners are super helpful and accommodating. We were greeted with fresh key limes from the property. We did rent a boat to go exploring and fishing, but the dingy was ideal for quick trips into town or over to the spectacular beach. We would love to come back. Having the pool at the end day was very refreshing.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Terri A.

BEST FAMILY VACATION
The Gully's nest was the perfect place for our family to reconnect and recharge! The house was great! My boys loved having a dock to fishon, play basketball and swim in the pool. We loved having our own boat to get around hopetown and neighboring islands. A dinghy is provided with your rental for use within the harbor but we rent a boat for the week so that we can island hop and fish. One of our best days was going out on Captain Rob's boat! We caught lots of fish that day and more the rest of the week. Karen and Rob are great hosts! Super helpful with anything we needed. The beaches are beautiful, our favorite was tahiti beach. Highly recommend the gully's nest!! We hope to return very soon!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

R.D. W.

Great stay in a wonderful location
We just returned from a week at Gully's Ridge. Great little cottage with plenty of room for the five in our party. Karen and her family were gracious hosts from the pick up at the ferry dock till our departure.