Elbow Cay and Hope Town Villa for Rent: Gorgeous, Waterfront Property on the Sea of Abaco - Property 305251

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A mahogany staircase leads from the main room to an upper level area with a bedroom with twin beds, a library and a third bathroom. The main living room has cable TV, VCR, tape and disc stereo and a VHF radio. Remember to bring your favorite music or videos. There is a brand new computer for email with a connection to the Internet. A paneled corridor leads to a bath and two large bedrooms, one of which has a second bath en suite. All are centrally air-conditioned. The spacious, tiled kitchen is equipped with a large refrigerator, full size gas cooker, microwave, dishwasher, Cuisinart food processor, coffeemaker, toaster, liquidizer and all necessary utensils. The lovely dining area has a beautiful view of the Sea of Abaco. There is a separate breakfast bar. The Guest Quarters: The recently renovated guest quarters are located on the ground floor with a private entrance and spacious decks to the side and front facing the sea. The whole floor area is covered with Italian tiles.

There are two comfortable bedrooms, one a double bedroom with a bathroom ensuite, the other with two single beds and a second bathroom. There is a large kitchen cum living area, again spacious and luxurious with French windows opening onto the deck. There is a brand new full size electric cooker and microwave, large new refrigerator, cable TV, and ancillary kitchen equipment. The house, being stone, has a lovely natural coolness, but there is air conditioning and fans in every room. The Villa San Paulo: This is a new three bedroomed/two bath villa of Amazonian hardwood that resembles mahogany and is only 20 ft from the sea surrounded by new beautiful landscaping.

It has an enormous Great Room with cathedral ceilings which are all of maserentuba wood (gorgeous ceilings throughout), a dining area off the Great Room, a large separate kitchen, a queen size master bedroom with bathroom en suite, a second queen bedroom and a third bedroom with two twin beds and there is a second bathroom. This is a very elegant, spacious home of 2,000 sq. ft. and is tiled throughout its cool interior. Each room has its own individually controlled very latest design air conditioning and fans in every room. All appliances are new including refrigerator with door ice maker, dishwasher, large full size gas cooking appliance, Cable TV, Stereo, VHF, etc. There is a brand new computer for email with an Internet connection. You will see one of the finest views of the Abacos from its wide, spacious verandas and magnificent sunsets. You have great swimming and snorkeling directly in front of the property and even fishing off the large dock.

Ski: There are at least seven on Elbow Cay, all within a very short distance by golf cart from Ekali Estate, no more than 10 minutes. Most restaurants are waterfront. A variety of food is offered from gourmet dining, champagne brunches, pig roasts to casual American and Bahamian cuisine. Directly opposite Ekali on Lubbers Quarters you will find Cracker P's Bar and Grill. Great food is provided by Chef Patrick. Hopetown provides so much of interest from the famous candy striped lighthouse in the picturesque harbour to the historic Loyalist settlement. You will be able to read all about it in the local museum. Man-O-War Cay has the famous boat building industry and sail shop. Guana Cay has a gorgeous 9 mile beach and several beach bars. Little Harbour is a very pretty small anchorage and is well known for the world famous bronze artist, Randolph Johnson. In Marsh Harbour, you will also find many interesting shops, great boutiques for Caribbean clothing and fine jewelery stores.

Golf: This is a glamorous, luxurious and spacious home offering everything for the ideal vacation. A large, new, 60ft private dock is available affording dockage at all states of the tide. Villa San Paulo also has a brand new swimming pool overlooking the Sea of Abaco with fabulous views out to the other islands. All guests are also invited to enjoy the fruit when available in the fruit orchards of bananas, carambola, tangerines, grapefruit, limes and lychees. These properties have sheer luxury, every convenience and they are so close to town, very central but secluded. Amenities: Gourmet kitchens with all kitchen appliances, refrigerators, coffee makers, toasters, liquidizers, dishwashers in the Main House and Villa San Paulo, also VCR, VHF, stereo, cable TV and computers with internet access. Activities: Elbow Cay and the other islands have many fine restaurants.

Guest Book: In Marsh Harbour, there are 2 large supermarkets, several liquor stores and bakeries which you will find very useful on your arrival. Your cab driver will cheerfully wait for you while you shop. In Hopetown, there are four grocery stores, all well stocked. In Vernons Grocery store, you will find the most delicious pies and home baked bread. There are also two liquor stores (one 3 minutes from Ekali) on Elbow Cay. Hours are generally 9 - 6, closed on Sundays and holidays. However, you will find about 2 minutes from Ekali Estate, LVA's well-stocked convenience store which is open on Sundays 10 am to 2 pm, great for new arrivals on Saturday who did not have time to shop in Marsh Harbour. There is also Sweeting's Grocery Store at White Sound open during the week but not on Sundays only 3 minutes from the door. You will enjoy directly in front of the property great swimming/snorkeling, water skiing, boating, fishing off the dock or just admiring the view. Brand new 160 ft dock with boat.

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Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

• www.ekalibahamas.com