Dunwanderin-Historic Cottage in the Heart of Hope Town w/dock

Elbow Cay, Central Abaco
$613 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

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Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

A charming cottage in the heart of Hope Town settlement, Dunwanderin showcases its late 1800s origin yet is fully renovated and modernized with all desirable amenities. Nestled within lush native vegetation on quiet Lover’s Lane, only steps away are a beautiful ocean beach, the scenic harbor and famous lighthouse, quaint shops, eateries, grocery store, public docks, and its very own boat slip.

With friendly locals and a tranquil, family-friendly environment, Elbow Cay offers analternative to the cruise ships, mega-resorts, “compounds”, and crowds of many Bahamian destinations.
Key Features:
• 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms + superb outdoor shower – ideal accommodations for 4 adults. 2 younger guests can be accommodated for an additional fee on a sofa bed in the TV room.
• Harborside boat slip accommodates most any outboard
• Very comfortably furnished, tastefully decorated
• Well-equipped kitchen with chef’s cookware and appliances
• Fully automated backup generator (very important!)
• Cistern water filtered and UV sterilized
• Fiber optic internet/Wi-Fi, streaming and cable TV
• Close by (truly!) -harbor, boat slip, ferry dock, pickleball courts, restaurants, groceries, ocean beach, laundromat, bike rentals, gift hops, liquor store, museum, property manager
• Excellent reviews- see what actual guests have to say about Dunwanderin
Detailed information on the house and area, extensive photos, and a virtual tour await your exploration at the house website. Links are not allowed on this page – so please enter “dunwanderin(dot)net” in your browser.

About the owners: William and Lynn are from New Bern, NC and honeymooned on Elbow Cay in 1982. They designed, built, and maintained a popular 6-bedroom oceanfront rental house just south of town for 25 years before falling in love with and purchasing Dunwanderin. They take great pride in keeping the house in excellent condition and are constantly making improvements. Sharing their island home with renters when they are absent is their pleasure.

NOTE: PRICING IS NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL CONFIRMED BY ELBOW CAY PROPERTIES. This property has security cameras - a full description and location can be viewed in your contract or you can contact us directly for details. No pets allowed.

TIN #130700476

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    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)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Coin Laundry Washing Machine And Dryer
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Marina Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 09:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • A guest from Nas....

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect location, great amenities.

  • Nick T.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Dunwanderin was a charmingly restored historic landmark. Every space thoughtfully curated that made our vacation home the perfect getaway.

  • Mindy S.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay in Hope Town. Everything about the house was great! So quaint and interesting. The art on the walls was local and so pleasing to look at it. A well loved and taken care of house!

  • Josh C.

    Submitted Apr 18, 2025

    Stayed Mar 29, 2025

    Great stay in Hope Town. Everything we needed for a week stay and would gladly return.

  • Maureen O F.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2025

    Stayed Mar 22, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Dunwanderin is a lovely cottage with all the amenities. Kitchen is easy to work in. The outside space is magical with plenty of seating and very refreshing in the late afternoon. The outside shower was one of the best ever used. Overall great house to reset.

  • Jane M.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved Dunwanderin. This home is adorable and centered in the heart of Hope Town. Very well appointed and clean with beautiful Bahamian furnishings and colors. Comfortable and well equipped. One of our favorite spots in paradise.

  • Ashley K.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great little cottage in Hope Town. My family of 5 stayed there and was comfortable. Only downside is the single shower. Everything else was great.

  • Nuala W.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2024

    Stayed May 17, 2024

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had nearly 3 weeks in Dunwanderin and loved every minute. It is one of the houses which survived the hurricane and is full of history and charming details. It is comfortable and very well provided. The little patio deck outside was lovely particularly in the early morning and evening. Although it doesn't have a 'view' as such, it is close to everything in Hope Town, and there are views in every direction within a few yards of stepping outside. Captain Jack's is just round the corner and Vernon's Grocery right behind. You can view the sunset within a few minutes walk to the kissing seat, and the ocean a short walk to the east, with a wonderful beach to swim in. The Lower Dock is very close and you can get the free shuttle over to the Lighthouse marina very easily. The Elbow Cay office was round the corner, so very easy to sort anything out and arrange help at departure! They couldn't have been more helpful. We would love to return - and Dunwanderin would be our first choice.

  • Patricia R.

    Submitted May 22, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our first time staying at Dunwanderin. It was a great house and location is perfect. We would definetly stay there again. Elbow Cay Properties is always great to deal with.

  • Jamison G.

    Submitted May 2, 2024

    Stayed Apr 10, 2024

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a lovely time at this property for our stay on Marsh Harbour. It was extremely close to the dock so getting our stuff into the house was very easy. The house was very warm and cozy and had everything we needed in it. The back porch was our favorite part, surrounded by trees and beautiful flowers.

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$613+
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