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Barefoot Bay - Life's Better Barefoot!

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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Interior
Smart TV
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Barefoot Bay - Life's Better Barefoot!

Barefoot Bay, located in Hope Town on the southern end of Elbow Cay in the Abacos, Bahamas, is a newly renovated oceanfront beach house, designed for up to three families or six couples. It's located near Tahiti Beach in Dorros Cove. It accommodates up to 16 guests featuring six bedrooms and four bathrooms. It has two master bedrooms. Each master is en suite, with another bathroom for the remaining bedrooms. All new furniture and appliances, including two refrigerators in the kitchen to make sure your food and beverages have plenty of room to stay cold. Each refrigerator has an ice maker as well. There is a gas grill (propane included). We also have a back up generator that powers the entire house so you're never without power. There's also a reverse osmosis water maker to make sure you always have water.

Barefoot Bay overlooks the southern end of Elbow Cay - beautiful island views and awesome sunsets over the Sea of Abaco. It has 3 separate pods - two with bedrooms/bathrooms and one with a kitchen/living area. It also has a pool overlooking the Sea of Abaco and Atlantic Ocean. It is a short walk or ride to the world famous Tahiti Beach on the southern tip of the island. There's also a private boat slip included, located at the dock at Tahiti Beach. The boat slip is 11' wide, so a 10' or less beam is recommended so your boat will comfortably fit in the slip. An additional slip may be available if needed. It fits a boat with up to a 13' beam and is $100/day. Please let us know if you're interested in reserving the additional slip.

Our caretakers will pick you up at the dock, make sure you have everything you need while staying at Barefoot Bay, and make sure you get back to the dock/ferry safely when departing.

We also have a sister property, Barefoot Beach, located just a 5 minute walk away. It is a six bedroom, 4 bathroom property that sleeps up to sixteen people, as well. It is also featured on VRBO.

Property manager

William Dillon

Languages

French, Italian, Portuguese

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Ice maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

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
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Barefoot Bay - Life's Better Barefoot! Hope Town
Beautiful Views of the Atlantic Ocean the Sea of Abaco
Barefoot Bay - Life's Better Barefoot! Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Elbow Cay, Hope Town

What's nearby

  • Tahiti Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Garbanzo Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wyannie Malone Museum - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Hope Town Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Abaco Beach - 20 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Marsh Harbour (MHH) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Boat Harbour Pool Bar
  • ‪Captain Jack's - ‬11 min drive
  • Colors Bahamian Restaurant & Bar
  • ‪Firefly Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Abaco Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Barefoot Bay - Life's Better Barefoot! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Barefoot Bay - Life's Better Barefoot! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Barefoot Bay - Life's Better Barefoot!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barefoot Bay - Life's Better Barefoot!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Barefoot Bay - Life's Better Barefoot! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Tahiti Beach. Garbanzo Beach is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away.

Barefoot Bay - Life's Better Barefoot! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding Celebration
We loved the living room / kitchen area being completely separate from the bedrooms. The two separate houses for sleeping/bedrooms were great for adult children. Location to the dock was so convenient. The house manager and cart service were quick to respond with any questions we had. We would definitely stay at Barefoot Bay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Herron Dawes Family Vacation
We had an amazing time and couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay than Barefoot Bay! There wasn’t a bad view from anywhere in the house. Having a pool to relax in after a long day at the beaches was a major plus. The caretakers, Brandon and Jess, were quick to respond to our needs and truly great people. We hope to visit again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Breath Taking
Everything about this vacation was magical. The house is perfect for multipal families. The Pods give you privacy when needed but also togetherness in the common living area! Location is a 10! The view is one of the best on the Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake P., Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House and View!
This was our 2nd time staying here the first time being 2018. House is fully repaired and not many changes. Pool is great and view is unmatched! We had 10 old and young adults this time and last time we had about 13. Great location near Tahiti Beach and now comes with 2 boat slips at the neighborhood dock. At the opposite end from Hopetown and pretty quiet. Roads have been improved since Dorian and most of the island has recovered. Ready to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne A., Charleston SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Pure Joy
We enjoyed every minute of our vacation Quite frankly from the moment we booked it...once we arrived...and until the moment we left. It was an incredible location, a beautiful house, with a perfect set up for all ages! It was a spectacular vacation. We can't wait to get back to Barefoot Bay! Thank you for an amazing vacation with our family and some of our dearest friends!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in Paradise
We enjoyed an amazing week with family at Barefoot Bay during the Christmas/New Year holiday. I have been renting properties in Elbow Cay for over a decade and this is our favorite one yet. The house is very comfortable and cozy and well appointed. There were plenty of linens, towels, and kitchen items (including 2 refrigerators) which was a big plus with our large group. Loved the layout with the separate pods, the pool and the crows nest. The caretakers were extremely responsive and took good care of us. I highly recommend and we will rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Bill M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Abacos’23 Vacation
Amazing views! Pool was a bonus. Bed was comfortable. Couple of days the air conditioning was struggling, but property managers were responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Return to paradise
This is our second time staying at Barefoot Bay. We love the house and its location. The caretakers are very nice and always quick to respond if there are ever any issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House, Great View, Great Location
This is our second time at Barefoot Bay. First time back since hurricane Dorian. The place is still awesome. Plenty of room with 6 bedrooms. Excellent great room with kitchen and TV. Lovely pool. The boat dock is a must and comes with the house. Just a short cart ride away. We will be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D., Columbia, South Carolina USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Views
I’m just going to list all the great things about this stay. First class hosts with Brandon and Jess who met us at the private dock near the house to unload us. Basically a brand new home post Dorian. Views of Abaco Sea and Atlantic Ocean right outside your door. Constant sea breeze. Two refrigerators were perfect for the food to feed 10 adults and 2 kids. Pool was spotless. Crows nest had views never to be forgotten. Best part was the 3 separate pods which gave privacy but gave us great family time in the center pod. We never turned on the TV. Note there is a new bar in the center of the pods for Happy Hours. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy K., Long Beach NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Barefoot Bay was the perfect stay
Excellent all around, amazing views of Tahiti Beach, close to docks, east golf cart ride away from restaurants. The house setup was perfect for our two families (teens and adults). Gorgeous house and very comfortable. House is fully stocked with kitchen, towels and linens, pool in was perfect. Brandon and Jess were so helpful and responded quickly to any questions we had.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky B., Greenville,SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Wonderful spot—easy to get to with our crew of 15. Jesse and Brandon were very helpful—Hope to visit again soon
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Duncan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise!!!
Property was accurately advertised and fit our family of 15 from a 15 month old all the way up! Views are amazing, especially the sunsets! The 2 refigerators really helped! Jess and Brandon are wonderful caretakers, and were on point with everything all week! ANY small issue that we had was addressed in a very timely manner! Thank you for a wonder family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginger P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Barefoot Bay ‘22
This was an excellent property for our large family of all ages. We had the best view on the island. We loved the set up of the house with the family room pod in the middle which allowed early risers and late nighters to enjoy their time without waking others. The care takers could not have been more helpful. This property made for a 5 Star week.!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Our family had a fabulous time at Barefoot Bay. The layout of the house was perfect for our large group. The house was recently renovated and in perfect condition. Views are some of the best on the island! Our host and caretakers were all so gracious and helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

hal l., TYBEE ISLAND , GA

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best views on the island . Absolutely beautiful .
Very pleased with the house . Everything was perfect .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Stay
We loved our time at Barefoot Bay compound. The separate pods made it easy to gather, cook and eat in the main pod and when the late owls wanted to stay up and play cards, the rest could go to sleep in the separate bedroom pods. Jess and Brandon, the super nice caretakers, picked up all our stuff at the ferry and got us settled in for our stay. The house is a 5 minute walk to Tahiti Beach for swimming and snorkeling and Hope Town a 10 minute cart ride for groceries or restaurants. The Island is quickly recovering from Dorian and the locals are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Polly H., Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Fantastic house with the best view on the island. Perfect for our family. House was beautiful and well appointed. Would highly recommended !!!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Break From Reality
Our family and friends had an amazing time at Barefoot Bay. The layout with separate living area is great for a large group. All of the furnishings are new and the beds are really nice. The view is unbeatable. Thanks for sharing your lovely home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Barefoot Bay June 2021
Beautiful new home with great amenities. All new appliances, furniture. Super comfy beds. The views and from the house and the deck are spectacular. The layout is great for large groups and having the common area separate from the sleeping quarters means partiers don't keep youngsters or "sleepy" adults awake. Strongly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021