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Charming Cottage w/pool- in the highly desired settlement

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Beach
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
Hope Town, Hope Town
  • Wyannie Malone Museum
    4 min walk
  • Hope Town Lighthouse
    1 min drive
  • Garbanzo Beach
    15 min drive
  • Marsh Harbour (MHH)
    36 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Hope Town

Located in Hope Town, this cottage is by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago and Wyannie Malone Museum. .This cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Hope Town Lighthouse and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Garbanzo Beach.

What's nearby

  • Wyannie Malone Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hope Town Lighthouse - 1 min drive - 0.2 miles
  • Garbanzo Beach - 15 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Tahiti Beach - 20 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Abaco Beach - 27 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Marsh Harbour (MHH) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Boat Harbour Pool Bar
  • ‪Captain Jack's - ‬1 min walk
  • Colors Bahamian Restaurant & Bar
  • ‪Firefly Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Abaco Inn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Cottage w/pool- in the highly desired settlement

A Hope Town Settlement Icon

Nestled in the historical settlement, Clifford Sawyer House is the result of construction that began in 1868. This was the home of Elizabeth Sawyer, the granddaughter of Wayannie Malone. Hope Town was founded in 1785 by Wayannie – a widow from Charleston, who fled the United States with her four children for safe refuge from the Revolutionary war. Today, the Clifford Sawyer House is considered to be one of the very first homes built in Hope Town and stands as a testament to an age and style gone by. Picket fences, porches, and clapboard accents make it a prime example of quaint and colonial architecture. The house has been completely renovated in 2021, but still maintains much of its charm and decades of history.

This adorable vintage cottage is designed with high-end furniture and features throughout. Great efforts have been made to provide modern conveniences while respecting the original character and charm. Guests will love the dipping pool nestled in the lush backyard setting. The home is located in a quiet residential neighborhood on the settlement’s north side. Just a short 1-2 blocks stroll from the beach, harbour, shopping, restaurant, bike rentals, and incredible views of the landmark lighthouse.

The Property includes 4 total bedrooms and 3 baths in the following layout:

King-size bed in the main bedroom, Queen-size bedroom in second bedroom, and 3 full-sized built-in beds in the loft. The separate studio includes an additional Queen-size bed, bathroom, and kitchenette.

The home features central HVAC, smart TVs in each room, Wi-Fi, and an up-to-date kitchen. Ship-lap walls, custom cabinetry, and large showers enhance the cottage feel. There are also 3 porches to enjoy the views of the manicured yard and park.

Outside the home, guests will love the beautiful dipping pool, which is surrounded by a lush garden and the ocean waves in surround sound. The yard is fully fenced, giving you a sense of seclusion and privacy and includes a grill for cooking out. There is a fully enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water, great for rinsing off after a day at the beach. The home is located across the street from Taylor Park, which is a bonus for kids.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Elizabeth Scott

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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)

General

  • Garden

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
Note from host: children are counted in the total occupancy.

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
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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable cottage!!!
This house is adorable! AC works great which is nice on hot days. Kitchen fully stocked. Owner and property manager very responsive! Great house!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ben s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home in Hope Town
The home was outstanding and fit our party of 7 well. Great kitchen, bedrooms, and back porch. Easy to access from the ferry from March Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
This home has been beautifully remodeled, is a short walk to an amazing beach, a short walk to the dock, and a short walk to town. The location could not be better, the host was so helpful and the home was perfect for our family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles H. H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends & family Hopetown stay 2024
Beautiful home! Very close to all Hopetown has to offer and close to public dock, if needed. The plunge pool is a nice touch after a day of boating !! Very close to Vernon’s for awesome pies & bread & Capt Jacks for food & libations!! Say hi to Clurice for us!! Go see Shaka at the straw market shop (handmade baskets etc by her & taught to her by her grandmother)!!! Munchies has great food & say hi to Souvenir for us 😉
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Our Stay
This adorable cottage was all that we could’ve asked for - perfect location, easy to get to, and the house was exactly as pictured! We truly loved our stay and the hosts were communicative and pleasant. We can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Samford
Great location and great island !!! Don’t miss bingo @ Captain Jacks!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R., Dallas, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way.
From the VRBO website, we were not surprised by the loveliness of the property. We also expected it to be on the smaller side. What we didn’t imagine was how each bedroom/bath could be so private in a smaller home! The layout is genius. The location could not have been better - a stone’s throw from the ferry dock plus such a walkable area. We experienced trouble with our water pressure, but Maxwell showed up within 30 minutes of our call and corrected the problem ASAP. We do so hope that we can visit again and most certainly, we plan to revisit this charming cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clifford Sawyer House
The Clifford Sawyer House is an amazing property. My family loved it! It’s right by the lower docks and Vernon’s. The kids loved the little pool and the loft area. It’s a beautiful historic house that’s be remodeled. We will definitely rent this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheney h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage
Had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family House
CSH is the perfect location for young kids and adults. It is beautifully remodeled and has everything you need!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip
Everything about this property was amazing from the location, to the decor to the cute plunge pool! We loved out stay and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot in Hopetown
Great updated home with everything you need for multiple couples
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible property
This was one of the best vacation rentals we have ever stayed at. The owners are great people and the house has as much charm as you can fit under one roof! Cant beat this location too. Will definitely be back soon
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy F., Potomac, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Vacation with Adult Family members
We enjoyed one of our most memorable vacations ever thanks for the incredible hospitality and the beautiful, charming, historic Clifford Sawyer home. My husband & I were joined by one of our older son's and his wife, as well as one of our college-aged son's and his long-time girlfriend. We had ample living space and beautifully appointed bedrooms, including one separate studio adjoining the property for our married son. It was so close to everything, and the stunning Atlantic Ocean is less than a 200 yards away and is a delight to listen to in the evening while sitting on the side covered porch. Can't recommend this home enough!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gil H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible
This is the perfect location! The host is extremely clean, well taken care of, and handled 6 adults with more than enough room. This is the best hidden gem on the island!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hope Town Adventure
The house was great. Perfect location for our family, which has a big range of ages. Cozy with all of the amenities needed. Perfect “homemade” for our daily adventures. Elizabeth Scott was VERY responsive, and helpful.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful stay in Hope Town
United Yacht sales is so proud to have been apart of the fishing tourney to benefit the Lighthouse. The house was perfect! Comfortable, well appointed. Better than the pictures. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jaime b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming house, modern furnishings
Loved our stay at the historical sawyer house. For a house with history, they’ve done a great job with upkeep. Modern and clean furnishings and very clean. The house was kept very cool and AC worked great. The upstairs worked really well for our three kids with three separate beds. Would be great to add a dresser up there or extra shelves—no clothes storage for the three people the room accommodates. Location: We enjoyed being so close to the lower public dock for access to the marina water ferry and behind the basketball courts. The house had a pickle ball net and we were able to set it up on the courts a few times. Having a pool to cool off in as a break from the beach was great too. The house had plenty of outdoor shade too. Finally, it’s right next to Vernon’s grocery store. The downside to the location is that it is a bit of a walk from your cart parking. Didn’t bother us, might bother some. Also missed having a dryer. It’s so humid nothing dries. With 8 people, towels and bathing suits were hanging everywhere all the time and still wouldn’t dry out. We would come back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A gem in the heart of Hope Town
We had a ball the heart of Hope Town due in large part to this charming, well-appointed home. The interiors have been stylishly updated and the outdoors have been designed to make indoor and outdoor living truly seamless. Just steps away from Vernon's Grocery, we had all the banana bread, coconut break, key lime and chocolate silk pies at our finger tips! The owner was extremely responsive to any want or need and even helped with local recommendations while we were planning our trip that we were having a hard time sourcing ourselves. We LOVED our stay at the Clifford Sawyer House and will definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break
Great location and house. Loved the back yard!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

kevin c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
Great property in a fine location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will definitely be back!
I was absolutely in love with the house the second we walked in! The design and decor made it feel like home without that overly beachy feel. The upstairs for the kids was spot on. We could not get them down for hours when we arrived. The location was great with the park right across the street and only a couple houses down from Vernon’s grocery and Munchies which we visited daily for ice cream. We can’t wait to come back in summer!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brock S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The house was perfect. Great location, very comfortable with a good island feel. The upstairs and dip pool were perfect for our kids, and we had good space to entertain friends. Would definitely recommend and go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonya & Ryan B., Isle of Palms

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Outdoor Space
We just loved our stay. We have been coming to Hope Town for the last 8 years and have enjoyed many locations on the island but this place was just the BEST! The home was beautifully redone although we were only in there to cook and sleep. We spent all day in the backyard and pool when we were not at the beach or on the boat. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022