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Diamond Palm on Great Exuma 1 bed 2 bath Villa

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Diamond Palm on Great Exuma 1 bed 2 bath Villa

Wake up to a stunning sunrise over the gorgeous sparkling waters of the Elizabeth Harbour! When you are ready to hit the beach, you can literally jump from your doorstep into the soft white Caribbean sand! Not only is the water calm and clear, but the view includes beautiful Stocking Island. As this villa is part ofThe Hideaways Resort, you also have the option of swimming in a pool, also with a view of the ocean, just steps away from the villa. The beach club’s indoor/outdoor restaurant/bar, Splash, is just steps way as well.

The beach is quiet and secluded; however, if you prefer an even more private spot- just keep walking north, and in about 3-5 minutes you will hit 2 other beaches, both gorgeous and serene (see photos).

The villa is fully furnished in a tropical decor, with a full service kitchen, an eating area, living room, 1 large bedroom, and 2 full baths. There is also a table and chairs on the covered front porch, which is perfect for any outdoor meal (pick up some take-out from Splash if you don’t feel like cooking!). Several restaurants, including the local fish fry (a great place to try authentic conch salad!), are in walking distance.


Come relax- and enjoy this secret paradise!!




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Property manager

Rachel Needham

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
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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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

1BR Beachfront Villa at Palm Bay Beach Club on Great Exuma Villa

About the neighborhood

Map
GEORGETOWN, EXUMA

What's nearby

  • Palm Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jolly Hall Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hoopers Bay - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Hoopers Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Beach - 11 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Exuma Intl. Airport (GGT) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Splash - ‬13 min walk
  • Chat 'N' Chill Bahamas
  • ‪Shirley's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rusty Anchor - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eddie's Edgewater Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Diamond Palm on Great Exuma 1 bed 2 bath Villa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Diamond Palm on Great Exuma 1 bed 2 bath Villa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Diamond Palm on Great Exuma 1 bed 2 bath Villa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Diamond Palm on Great Exuma 1 bed 2 bath Villa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Diamond Palm on Great Exuma 1 bed 2 bath Villa located?

Nestled on the beach, this George Town villa is within a 15-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Palm Bay Beach. Jolly Hall Beach and Hoopers Bay Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Diamond Palm on Great Exuma 1 bed 2 bath Villa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooks M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Looking forward to our next stay
One of the most relaxing vacations we have taken
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

We had a great time!
We had a wonderful experience here. Our first time coming and hope to come again soon !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Raye C.

Excellent
This is our second time at Hideaways, we will be back again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Timothy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach cottage
Beautiful sunrise every morning. Staff was amazing n grounds were gorgeous. Snorkeling right outside your door.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan W.

Heaven
We loved our stay in the Villa at Palm Bay. The location was perfect right on the water - it is also centrally located on the island and very easy to get to from the airport. Everyone was helpful and friendly. The villa was clean and well equipped. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Robert H.

Nice small sized resort
Nice laid back place. Everyone very friendly. Nice beach, bar and restaurant. Unit I had was in need of updates. Found out no house cleaning half way through trip, garbage pick up, fresh towels.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J.

Wonderful stay at Palm Bay
Beautiful view, comfortable bed, nice kitchen. All we could ask for on this quiet island with really nice people. We went on an Aquaquest excursion with Anton and Brandon. Saw the sharks, pigs, iguanas, and Thunderball grotto. Did Sunday at Chat and Chill. Went to Santana’s and Big D’s. George’s daughter had great recommendations. Exumas did not disappoint...
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
30th Anniversary
Our Villa was right at the waters edge like the web site states. The best surprise was how great the snorkeling was just outside our door. From Turtles to giant puffer fish, we saw it all. The unit itself was clean and had what we needed for our stay. Stocking Island is a short boat trip to experience Sting Rays and we recommend Coastline for the all day boat trip if you want to swim with sharks, pigs, see Iguanas, snorkel in a Grotto, walk an enormous sand bar and experience some really good local food. We are going back ASAP.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Great location, excellent, kind, caring staff
This place was located in the perfect place. As close to the middle of the island and very close to Georgetown, a fantastic deli/meat market run by very nice people, several grocery stores nearby, if they don’t have what your looking for, they politely refer you to another one, possibly even a competitor. Liquor/beer stores nearby. The sun coming up right outside our door over the water every morning and was the perfect place to have our coffee every morning. The staff, the staff, what can I say. They were all so accommodating, courteous, polite. They were fantastic. We have many places we want to travel, but if/when we come back to the Bahamas, we will definitely come back here. No Need for a Sandals or any other resort, save your money, you can make your own food and eat out at the small local eateries. This place is intimate, and perfect for everything you could want. Splash bar and restaurant was located on site and took all but 30 seconds to walk to. You may expect a bar or restaurant to be somewhat loud but you can’t here a thing from there when your sitting outside your room. You only hear the gentle breeze and small splashes of the water on the beach. This was an excellent find and I’d recommend it to anyone coming to the island. Oh and be sure to buy some cat food at the grocery store and feed Rosie. She would sit outside our door and wait for us every morning. 😃
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lani M.

There are no true words to describe - you need to see for yourself!
We stayed at this villa from April 17 - 23, 2018. It cost about $30 to take a taxi from the airport to the villa and check-in was very easy. One thing I didn't know (which was fine) that they do put a $300 hold on your credit card just incase you decide to charge things to the room which we did end up doing and was convenient. We were walked to the villa to show us where it was and once we got into our paradise villa which was RIGHT on the Caribbean Ocean - we were surprised to see how much bigger the villa was! Everything was so spacious, clean and just outright comfortable! Two full bathrooms and huge bed that was SO comfortable - we slept like logs! The futon bed in the living room lost a lot of its cushiness and was tad uncomfortable but who cares if nobody is sleeping on it - you are outside all the time! We cooked a lot in the villa and enjoyed the "Exuma Kitty's" that greeted us every single day and would come in and sleep. They were so adorable and being I'm a cat lover - it made it feel even more like home. We took the shuttle (that the Resort provides free of charge) to town a few times to get more grocery items. The fridge will be empty when you get there and you will need to get your own coffee, zip locks, food and things like that. We walked the beach nonstop while we stayed here and found so many treasures from the ocean. It was so much fun. We snorkeled right out our door and saw SO many cool fish. We couldn't believe all the beauty right out the door. This villa is also close to local restaurants (within walking distance) where you can try a little bit of the local taste. Don't miss it cause the food is amazing here. I've never been to a place where the local people were so friendly and kind either. I never felt unsafe, worried or being taken advantage of. I truly loved this island, the villa and the people and we will be going back. Hopefully next year! This villa is a must - has everything you could imagine and more. Home away from home!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Exuma Getaway
Very Good. Pretty property and comfortable bungalows. Service was excellent.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Barry K., Barton Mills Suffolk UK

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Great place but George needs to shape up
Not up to the standards of Europe and uk mainly cooking in constructive area and also very dark
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Jason A.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
3 Star MAYBE, but this one needs work.
While George is a very nice guy, I selected this property due to the glowing reviews. WHOOPS. I'm not going to bore you with stories of beaches and pigs. Instead let's discuss this unit at Hideways. You'll notice there is only ONE photo of the interior of this place. We found out why entering it. I asked a couple of times for additional photos and George didn't know how to attach them. :-/ It all started when my wife opened a kitchen drawer and was greeted by the biggest palmetto bug we've seen in years! We are from Florida, so we know all about these creatures. The INSIDE of the freezer was RUSTY and the outside of the fridge wasn't much better. In the living room is a very tired and hard futon while the couch next to it was just as gross. Fabric is a poor choice for a beach rental. At a minimum, some washable throw covers would be a better option. The front desk gave us large sheets to cover the couches. Later that night, upon crawling in bed, we found a soaking wet pillow. It didn't take much investigating to discover the air conditioner above the bed was leaking condensate onto the pillows. Legionnaires disease anyone? We ran the front unit and left the bedroom unit off for the entire stay. I believe the resort is responsible for the poor threadbare bedding linens and odd brown stains on the sheets. EWWW! The pillows are only about 2inches thick and hard as rocks. The king size bed is pretty hard, but if you've had a few drinks, it's passable. Again, I would guess the resort is responsible for cleaning this place and changing the linens so that is probably something George might want to talk to hideways about. The towels were fluffy and soft. The lack of a dishwasher is not a big deal, as the hot water is nice and hot, just rusty looking..... :-/ I couldn't get confirmation from George if there was a blender here so I brought my own. Glad I did, there is one, but I wasn't using it. The resort is what it is, we didn't use it. There was a concert there one night and it went until 4am! Even the neighbors were complaining about the noise. Speaking of noise, there is some place down the beach that cranks base every night until midnight. Quiet place? NOPE. This one needs some work, I don't expect sandals at this price, but I've stayed on Grand Cayman for less money in nicer and cleaner places. Thanks George, we have fun where ever we go, but we won't be back. BTW, you can hear the bedroom toilet leaking water once the music stops.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oasis Beachfront Villa
A hidden gem! Wonderful spacious 1 bedroom villa that opens up to the beach. The property part of Hideaways Resort with 20 or so units, so the resort and beach feels very private. There are mostly older couples and families, you won’t find any drunk millennials here! The turquoise beach is shallow and ultra private. You can go half a mile out into the ocean with the water up to your knees. Best of all, there were a total of 5 people sharing the beach with us! For even a more pristine beach with crystal clear water, Jolla Cove is a 10 minute walk around the corner, there were just a handful of people there as well as stingrays. The 1 bedroom villa isn't quite what you would expect as a "villa", it's part of row of units. It's spacious and clean with 2 bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen with pots/pans/culinary, microwave, stove, oven, and regular full size refrigerator. Sadly there's no dish washer or washer and dryer. There’s an option for same day dry cleaning. The resort is bare bones with limited amenities - a fitness center without treadmills and limited shuttle services. Definitely not Sandals! There are no beach umbrellas and the resort offers for rent poor quality snorkeling gear, so bring your own snorkeling/scuba diving gear. The woman at the front desk was very friendly and nice, she even gave us a hug at the end of our stay. Definitely made up for the lack of amenities. Given the size of the room and privacy and low price point, the VRBO is a steal! The location was great conveniently in the heart of Exuma. It’s a 5 minute drive to the downtown area Georgetown and a 5 minute walk to Fish Fry, the casual local hot spot. Although it's conveniently located on the resort, Splash has expensive bar food and sugary cocktails. You can get much better food off the resort in Georgetown at Driftwood Cafe or cook your own meals from the grocery store, Exuma Market. We highly recommend renting a car! We rented a car right across the street at the agency Thompson's Car Rental (which is closed on Sundays). We explored the Southern part of the island and idyllic Tropic of Cancer beach as well as the Northern side. Note that room cleaning and breakfast aren't included and there’s airport pick-up, you can request by calling. We were able to find a cab easily from the airport. The host was responsive and got back to us promptly or so regarding the address and check-in process. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and can't wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Great place Perfect location
The condo was clean, comfortable and right on the beach. The personnel running the resort are helpful and friendly. Other international guests made stay interesting as well. A 5 minute walk to the North is Jolly Hall beach which is one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. This place has everything that makes the Bahamas a great place to spend a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

John K.

Nice size little apartment on the beach.
This is located on a nice sized resort of sorts. The property is very clean but not fancy. The house is more of a condo and is very oceanfront. Like 35 feet ! Everything was clean. If you're expecting resorts like Mexico or Dominican republic or Atlantis in Nassau this will not be the place for you. I would highly recommend a car rental to get around to all the beaches and restaurants. The resort does offer transportation to Georgetown . Jolly hall beach is a short 5 min walk along the beach and across a small driveway. It is pristine White sand and wonderful clear water. We saw 4 people on the beach during our stay. The people on the whole island are kind and caring. Food can be a challenge to find but ask anyone and they will point you in the right direction.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Judy G.

Relaxed and friendly
This was definitely a great place to enjoy beach, local eateries and still be close to George Town. Will absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Rogerio M.

Localização privilegiada
O imóvel fica numa localização muito boa! No meio da ilha, perto do centro, e em frente ao mar! Basta dar 2 passos que tu estás na água! O atendimento do proprietário e da equipe do hotel foram muito bons! A cama king size é ótima! Embora a praia do hotel não seja bonita perto das outras, uma pequena caminhada de 5 a 10 min pela praia te leva até Jolly Hall, que para mim é a praia mais bonita da ilha. O Splash Bar que fica no hotel é muito bom para refeições e lanches! Um ponto contra é que achamos as roupas de cama e os sofás um pouco mal cheirosos! No resto achei um ótimo custo- benefício!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angelika W.

Traumhaft
Sehr schöne Ferienanlage, toller Service, schöne Unterkunft, direkt am Meer, traumhaft, einfach abschalten und geniessen👍
Stayed 9 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

We had an amazing time in Exuma!!! Beautiful waters,, lots of sea animals & kind people!
George’s villa Diamond Palm at Hideaways is directly on the beach facing the ocean! Although we have neighbours on either side, it was very quiet. The one bedroom is spacious and has everything you need for comfort. It is not fancy however it is a great home base from where to go and explore Exuma. It is ideally located right in the middle of everything. We rented a car which I felt was a must to be able to go everywhere we wanted. Thank you to George and his family!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Beautiful location right in the center of the island. Literally steps from the beach.
Fantastic view and access to the worlds most beautiful water. The Splash bar is onsite and a go-to spot for a quick goombay smash and a bite to eat. Rent a car to easily reach the incredible local restaurants. (Pop-ups before they were a thing!). Don't forget to schedule a day trip to Exuma Cays to check out the swimming pigs, Thunderball Grotto and many other sights along the way. Unforgettable adventure. Be sure to visit Chat n Chill ... Five minutes to Georgetown you can get a water taxi over to Stocking island. A must do. I'm sitting here on the front porch watching the sun rise on our last day. Light ocean breeze and fantastic memories. Thanks George!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robin H., Manistee, Michigan

Our Favorite Place
This was our third visit and won't be the last. The location is perfect and it's just what we need to relax and unwind. We do some cooking while we're there, but there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lesley H.

Amazing, so far my best vacation yet!
I can’t say enough about what an amazing vacation we had. There was four of us, my two older teens and my husband and I. There was more than enough room in the villa. George had arranged for beds for my teens, and it was all set up for us when we got there. The staff made sure we were happy with the arrangement as soon as we arrived. There is a table and chairs out front, steps from the beautiful beach with a gorgeous view where we spent most of our time when at the Villa. The staff, like all the islanders we met, were so nice to us. It was so fun to have Splash in the resort. We played pool most evenings after our huge dinner they served. George had given us some great advice about excursions and where to eat so we did our best to cover it all. But on our “lazy days” when we just felt like hanging out at the villa, it was still extraordinary, the beach just down from us had grest snorkeling. We saw a barracuda, turtles, sting rays, a even little lionfish! And Jolly Hall beach was phenomenal. We took a lot of photos there, much of the time we had the beach to ourselves! And it was spring break! I really hope to return, it definitely has a piece of my heart.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Great place for family vacation!
We had a great stay mid August 2017. Staff was great, Splash Bar and grill was tasty, handy and fun. Jolly Hall beach a quick walk up the beach was amazing. We had a car so didn't use the shuttle but saw many who did. AC in the room cranked! We felt our 3 and 6 year old boys were always in a safe setting. Pool was perfect temp. Beach and water in front of the room was blissful. We looked around the island at other ideas for future places to stay and decided we had lucked out on our first trip. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Walter (Wally) S., Hudson WI

We swam with the pigs and nurse sharks then snorkels through a small cave, after that saw iguanas!
It was absolutely wonderful!! People were great and we felt very safe here. I am already saving for next year! It is a little pricy so you just have to plan for it.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017