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Puff House.... Hopetown Abaco Bahamas

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 41200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Hope Town, Elbow Cay, Abaco
  • Hope Town Lighthouse
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Abaco Beach
    ‪130 min walk‬
  • Tahiti Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Marsh Harbour (MHH)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Puff House.... Hopetown Abaco Bahamas

Private decks accompany 2nd level, vaulted ceiling bedrooms, and share an elegant, central bathroom. A large gourmet kitchen overlooks an open dining and living area, and is kept comfortable by central AC. Exotic hardwoods, tiled floors, and granite countertops, make for a worry free and beautiful setting. Puff House is located within town center just 200 foot from the spectacular mile long, white sand beach; as swimmable as you can find in the Bahamas. Puff House is a 90 second walk to the central Post Office dock which accommodates 12-14 16'-25' runabouts on a first come first served basis, and is adjacent the Public Golf Cart parking area.

Property manager

John Arndt

Languages

English
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
Please do not relocate any large furniture (ie: Beds, dining table, coffee table, end tables, couches, or recliners). Dining chairs are fine to move.
At 9am on your last day, someone will be by to collect all linens used during your stay (beach towels, bed linens, and all house towels).

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

Located in Hope Town, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. Wyannie Malone Museum and Hope Town Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lucayan Archipelago and Garbanzo Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hope Town, Elbow Cay, Abaco

What's nearby

  • Wyannie Malone Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hope Town Lighthouse - 18 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Garbanzo Beach - 14 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Tahiti Beach - 19 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Marsh Harbour (MHH) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Boat Harbour Pool Bar
  • ‪Captain Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • Colors Bahamian Restaurant & Bar
  • ‪Firefly Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Abaco Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Puff House.... Hopetown Abaco Bahamas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Puff House.... Hopetown Abaco Bahamas?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Puff House.... Hopetown Abaco Bahamas?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Puff House.... Hopetown Abaco Bahamas located?

Located in the heart of Hope Town, this cottage is steps away from Lucayan Archipelago and Wyannie Malone Museum. Hope Town Lighthouse and Garbanzo Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Having lived in HT previously it was important that I stayed somewhere in town which helped me choose this property as we wanted to be able to come and go with ease. We loved Puff House and would recommend it to anyone wanting to stay in HT. The internet did run out, but Caroline was quick to act and got it topped back up as some of us were still working while here. The generator hadn't automatically come on either, so Caroline had that dealt with very quickly. Thanks so much to Caroline for all of her help :)
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken N.

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

Center of it all

Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

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

Perfect location

The Puff House was perfect for our week vacation! Quick walk from the post office dock and golf cart parking. Walking distance to Captain Jacks. My niece had her wedding at the marina inn and their shuttle across the bay was very handy. John was a great host and the house was great. Loved sitting on the wraparound porch and watching everyone walk by. The island was beautiful definitely want to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim a.

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

Best hosts ever

Perfect location Perfect property See ya next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Great spot

Super convenient and great spot. Would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Great place!

We loved Puff House! Our host was so helpful; he even met our ferry at the dock. He’s a great guy and easy to find if you need anything. The house is beautiful and the location is perfect. We had the beach a minute away on one side and the dock a minute away on the other side. The beach is gorgeous and empty. We rented a boat for the week and kept it at the dock next to the house. It’s an easy little walk to Capn Jack’s, Munchies and Vernon’s. And cute souvenir stores. We liked being in the settlement, in a house that has some charm. It’s a really comfortable place and has the Hope Town vibe. We would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Pat W.

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

Great location

You can’t beat the location - only a very short walk to the beach, the public dock and the shops. John was nearby and was responsive to requests and turned on the generator when needed. House is rather dark- could use some reading lamps and brighter bulbs. For cooks the kitchen lacks some essential utensils. Otherwise a great place and we would recommend it.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce F.

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

Fabulous Stay

I was pleasantly surprised that Puff House was as close to the beach and the bay as it was. Though John conveys that in his description I somehow did not understand that Puff House is literally separated from the beach only by Windward house, where John sometimes lives and that he also rents out. It is maybe a minute and a half walk to get to the beach. Also, Puff House is maybe a two and half minute walk from the ferry dock where the ferry to Marsh Harbour comes and goes, and where you can be picked up by the Hopetown Inn Marina ferry, to be taken over to the lighthouse or to the Marina for dinner or a different meal. Hopetown is idyllic in many ways. A slowed pace, very friendly people, quiet, and more so in November than the busier months though I am told it is still quiet there relative to where I live in Denver all year-round. A plus plus plus rating. Also, John is a great host, aiming to make anyone's stay comfortable and easy.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G., Isle of Palms SC

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

Great location

Love this area. House was tidy and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Rita D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

TLC Needed

Great location interior needs help. Furniture filthy and rusted out pull out couches. Windows do not close seem to slide down, glass doors do not lock. I had to purchase a mop to clean the floors. The owner was very nice and promptly had the place cleaned after I emailed him. Both Bedroom TV broken, kitchen missing cabinet door and I repaired the cabinet after nearly falling on my head. The location was perfect. There is no futon as described online and sofa beds inoperable.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

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

Great location center of town

Great location right in the center of town next to the Post Office Dock with nearby access to the beach. House has a generator that came in handy quite a few times during our visit. Some small issues with AC when we checked in, but owner was very quick to respond. Would book again!
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by John Arndt

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I've been coming to this island for almost 30 years. I found Hope Town while sailing and immediately fell in love. Over the next 10 years my family and I returned to Hope Town regularly, enjoying the picturesque setting and warm and welcoming community. In 2004 we committed to the island and purchased property. After that, Hope Town became a yearly adventure.

Why they chose this property

Puff House is a newly constructed, charming cottage in the heart of the settlement. With beach and harbor access a short walk away, everything is at your fingertips. The Post Office Dock is both the public boat dock and the location of golf cart parking for the settlement.
Recently built, Puff House is insulated with central AC and outfitted with Hurricane glass, having withstood the recent Hurricane Dorian.

What makes this property unique

Walk to beach or harbor in seconds
Wrap around porch
Central AC
Open floor plan
Close proximity to all transportation alternatives
Close proximity to settlement stores, restaurants, and bars
Close proximity to public laundromat

Languages:

English
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