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Step from your porch onto the soft white sand & crystal clear water.

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • 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.

Step from your porch onto the soft white sand & crystal clear water.

Rake n Scrape is a quaint bungalow on the beautiful two mile long beach of Spanish Wells. Evoking the feel of an old beach cottage but with modern amenities like air conditioning, TV and wifi. Enjoy your morning coffee or happy hour on your private deck overlooking the water, listening to the sound of the waves washing on the shore. You won't want to leave!
Many guests say they enjoy the enclosed outdoor shower so much they even used either of the indoor showers! The water is so clear with a soft, white sandy bottom that is perfect for swimming or using the included kayaks and paddle boards. In the heart of the quaint lobster fishing town of Spanish Wells, food and liquor stores are very walkable, but we recommend renting a buggy (golf cart) to explore the island and adjoining Russell Island. Lounge chairs, kayaks and paddle boards are included.

Property manager

Host

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • 3 stairs to reach property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pack-n-Play & High Chair available on request.

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Spanish Wells

What's nearby

  • Current Bay Beach - 12 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Briland's Blue Hole - 56 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Ben Bay Beach - 109 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Tay Bay Beach - 114 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Pink Sand Beach - 118 min drive - 24.5 km

Getting around

  • North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wreckers Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Eagles Landing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar bar & grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shipyard Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Budda's Snack Shack - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Step from your porch onto the soft white sand & crystal clear water. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Step from your porch onto the soft white sand & crystal clear water.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Step from your porch onto the soft white sand & crystal clear water.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Step from your porch onto the soft white sand & crystal clear water. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Spanish Wells vacation home is steps from Lucayan Archipelago and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Ben Bay Beach. Current Bay Beach and Government Dock are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Step from your porch onto the soft white sand & crystal clear water. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mike
Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicola m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing location
Been here already, we enjoyed the place, peace and relaxing spot, just on the sea! Many thank to Lori and Candi for taking care of us!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juli I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute Paradise
This place was a dream!! It was truly amazing. The location was perfect! I absolutely loved how we could step out our back door and be directly in the sand! The little back deck with the palm trees over it was perfect. The exact location on the beach was awesome. We enjoyed the sandbar, the kayaks, the paddleboard, the outdoor shower, everything was great! the pictures are completely accurate about everything. It is not big or fancy, but it is a perfect little Bohemian cottage and it was exactly what we needed. We did not come to the Bahamas to be indoors, but when we were, we were comfortable. We came to the Bahamas to enjoy the beauty of the beach and the water and we did exactly that this week! All the communication was perfect and we had a dream of a trip. Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place we’ve stayed in the Bahamas
We travel with another couple for our Caribbean vacation every other year. This year was our fifth year exploring new places in the Bahamas. We all agreed, Spanish Wells and the Rake and Scrape was our favorite place so far. Everything about the place is wonderful, beautiful beach and sandbar, comfortable lodging, convenience, super kind and friendly host- Vince you are great, and thanks to Lori too for all her help with organizing the details. We loved the ocean breeze which keeps things cool and pleasant, so no need for air conditioning during our stay. The only recommendation would be more screens on the windows especially in the back bedroom, for circulation. The island culture is welcoming with good food and friendly people. The golf carts are a fun way to get around the island.. We will definitely be coming back for another stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach cottage!
This cottage is absolutely perfect - decorated to feel beachy and fun and has all the essentials. The beach is literally in the front yard, and a sand bar provides the perfect protected beach. We walked the mile loop on the sand bar every day at low tide and at high tide. Vince is a terrific host and treated us to fresh coconuts from the property. The house is a short walk (or golf cart ride) from the islands restaurants and groceries. It's an ideal low-key beach vacation. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage with Amazing Views
Wow! We loved our stay at the Rake-n-Scrape! Comfortable, cute cottage right on the water! Had everything we needed. The hosts, Vince and Lori were great! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little piece of paradise
I can’t say enough great things about our stay! The owners and caretakers were amazing! They communicated with us from the minute we inquired about the property all the way through check out. They gave great recommendations of where to book golf carts, places to eat and things to do. They even helped coordinate our arrival with a taxi and ferry to and from the island, and when our flight home got cancelled they went above and beyond to accommodate us another night. We LOVED the house, the location and Spanish Wells. A little piece of me is still there and we will be coming back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly S., Washington, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas Trip
This was my second time staying at this property- and it truly is amazing. Gorgeous views and just foot steps to the sand. This trip was my husband, 3 kids and myself- and the cottage was perfect. I can’t wait to return to SW, and this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellett B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place!
We loved Rake n Scrape! Like others have mentioned, the house is not large, but it is thoughtfully laid out and very clean (bedding, towels, great mattresses, etc). We loved the reclaimed ship teak kitchen counter top and the old wood shutters. The location of the house is great - close to everything in town and yet beachfront. The water in front of the house is shallow and the sandbar (also directly in front of the house) was perfect for our 3 year old to walk with us and explore. On a very minor clarifier, the VRBO listing mentioned “cable tv / basic cable” which we assumed would be Cable Bahamas like we have had at other houses in Spanish Wells, but it was just a web enabled Visio tv with apps. We wanted to watch college football bowl games but had a hard time bc streaming apps wouldn’t let us watch network tv (ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC due to Bahamas location / VPN didn’t solve it either). Overall, this was one of the best houses / vacations we have ever had! We will definitely return to this house again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristen d., Lynchburg va

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip
Property was exactly as described. Great trip- we plan to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daysi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Anniversary
Celebrated our anniversary at the amazing Scrape and Rake! Could not have asked for a more idyllic location and perfect beach bungalow.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family spot with paradise in your backyard!
Our family of four enjoyed every minute of our time at Rake N Scrape. Vince was great. The views were great. The island was incredible. We especially enjoyed relaxing in the chairs on the back deck. I hope we make it back soon and will stay in this spot again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Trip
Girls trip was fabulous at Rake n Scrape!!! House is adorable with everything you need. Location could not be better. Vince and Lori were fantastic to work with!! No complaints and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
We absolutely loved our time at Rake n Scrape! The location is amazing, right on the most beautiful beach in Spanish Wells. And the liquor store is right across the street! The house had everything we needed during our stay. The kayaks were such a great bonus for us. I loved watching the sunrise on the deck while drinking my morning coffee. Lori was very easy to work with, and even helped arrange the airport and water taxi. Spanish Wells is a very laid back vacation spot and we hope to visit again and definitely stay at the Rake n Scrape!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

gary s.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect vacation
Lori and Vince are the most wonderful hosts. Lori took care of all arrangements for transport to/from the airport as well as helping us with a golf cart rental on the island. The property was perfect for 2 couples. It has a nautical theme and is very comfortable. Lori and Vince made sure we knew how to get around, find stores and restaurants. Our stay at the beach and on the island was really good. We had personal attention and help when we needed it and felt very welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfect spot in a beautiful location. Just as advertised. Vince was very friendly checking in throughout our stay and making sure we had what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claus B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Bahamian Cottage in Paradise
We loved this little cottage right on the beach. It felt very cozy and was perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly-Jo S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Found!
This cottage was perfect for our girls trips. The location in town and directly on the beach met our every expectation. Vince and Lori were excellent! They were very responsive, answered our every question and made our experience seem effortless. A beautiful property!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place and location
This place is right on the beach and has a beautiful view of the water. It isn’t big but it is very comfortable. The owners are incredibly helpful and nice. I highly recommend Spanish wells and this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce A., Adrian

Disliked: Cleanliness
Loved the island life
Rake and Scrape was great! Perfect location! We had everything we needed. My husband and I had a wonderful time…relaxing, fun. Loved the kayaks!! Went out to Pier Rock one day! Beautiful!! Watching the sunrise, Walks on the Beach and just relaxing on the deck. Loved Budda’s. Great burgers. The Shipyard had an amazing cheese dip- went back a couple times for that! Found a great local coffee shop too! Lori and Vince were great! They had our shuttle and ferry set up and met us at the dock with our buggy! They were responsive to our texts and calls! They came by the morning we were leaving and got us back got to the dock! Thanks for a relaxing get away! We had such a wonderful time.. we booked our stay for next year before we even left the island!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Back again
This is the second time that I’ve rented this beach house. It’s perfect for a couple or a small family. The view can’t be beat. The property managers are incredibly helpful and kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Sandra D., newmarket, nh

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, private spot for a family stay
The property was exactly as shown. Very quick responses from the property managers with any concerns and they also arranged travel to/from the airport and reserved our golf cart. Very helpful! Beach access when the tide is right and access to walking the sandbar was a highlight for us!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

angie l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect view!
This cottage was the perfect place for our stay in SW. You can’t beat the location and the views! The property managers were so helpful. I can’t wait to book our return visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rake N Scrape
The owners were a pleasure to work with. They arranged water taxis and cabs to and from Airport. Picked us up and took us back to the dock. The location of this beach bungalow is absolutely perfect! Only about 8 or 9 steps from the back door to the sandy beach. (And only a Block from the liquor store) Lol! The house is decorated very nicely. My only complaint was the queen bedroom was 3 steps down from the kitchen and had to go up those steps, through the kitchen and through the living room to get to the bathroom. As an older couple this was not ideal during the night. But our overall experience was wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022