For more about Abaco & our home, view our website at www.abacobeachrentals.com And like us on facebook at Abaco Beach Rentals Casuarina Point is a unique location with beautiful, crystal clear shallow water. This area boasts some of the prettiest white sand beaches in the world, one of which is at your doorstep. The reef that protects the bay provides for calm waters unlike many oceanfront beaches. With several small uninhabited islands in the area you can always find something to do. There are blue holes, shoals, flats, sand banks and at least three very private beaches for swimming and picnics. If you like fly fishing for the elusive bone fish you need not go any further than right out the front door. Several of our guests have caught them wading less the five hundred feet from the house. The sand banks in the area are a great place for the young and old to discover new things like rays, star fish, shelling and sand dollars which we can guarantee that you will find. There is much to do if you wish to get out and explore. For your use there are three kayaks and the option to rent our small motorized boat. If you choose this option I will need to add the fee after you book. The thirteen foot Boston Whaler will allow you to venture further and discover even more. Our beachfront home is situated such that the beach is on one side and the canal access is on the other therefore you will be able to use the boat regardless of tides. Our home is the only beach house in Casuarina Point that has no restriction due to tides. Should you decide on having us arrange deep sea, bonefish or snorkeling charters the captains can pick you up at your doorstep. Once again the only beachfront in Casuarina where this can be done. Our home is elevated for good breezes and provides spectacular views of the blues and greens of the bay during the day and millions of stars at night. Watching the moon or sunrise over the bay can be an exhilarating experience. Beach chairs are provided along with lounge chairs for the sun deck. On the covered porch we have an outdoor dining table with seating, Adirondack chairs, lounge chairs and a stainless steel Kitchenaid grill. There is a Tiki Hut on the beach with beach chairs that provide you some shade on the beach and a nice place to have lunch. Key Lime Beach House is very well outfitted as listed below with ample space and very comfortable furnishings as you will see by the photos and items listed. Wireless internet and cable throughout, local and internet phone provided. 3 ensuite bedrooms, all with spectacular beach views, top quality furnishings, linens and towels. 1 king bed with double shower & walk-in closet with entrance to covered deck. 1 queen bed with shower and large closet and entrance to covered deck. 1 queen bed with tub/shower & closet. All bedrooms have flat screen TV’s and excellent views of the beach, bay, ocean and surrounding islands. For those who may like to sleep late the bedrooms have blackout curtains for the areas where sunlight may be an issue. The living area has leather sofa, love seat and chair with ottoman. A 52” Flat Screen Smart TV, DVD player, IPod doc and surround sound. Games, Movies, Music provided, Books and Cookbooks. Inside dining table has seating for eight. Breakfast bar seating for three, porch dining seating for six. Kitchen and breakfast bar have beautiful granite countertops, full size refrigerator with icemaker, gas range, microwave, dishwasher, hand mixer, blender, Cuisine grind & brew coffee maker, can opener, toaster, fondue pot, food processor, flatware service for 12, cooking utensils, cutlery, bake ware, dishes-service for 12, beach coolers, glass and insulated tumblers, barware, cookware and a large variety of spices.
Our beachfront vacation home is a great place for family get togethers, fly fishing, bone fishing, deep sea fishing, kayaking, shelling, picnicking, boating, diving, snorkeling, swimming, beach combing, shelling, barbequing, exploring or simply relaxing. Guaranteed not to hear sirens or auto traffic.
Covid Protocals A Travel Health Visa is required by the Bahamas Government and can be obtained from the Bahamas Government Travel Site - travel.gov.bs. After obtaining your negative PCR Covid test you will need to apply for the Travel Health Visa. The cost of your health visa covers your 5 day required test. I suggest printing two copies of each to bring with you. Covid testing is readily available at Integrated Medical Center in Marsh Harbour. It is located on the first road after entering the round about when leaving the airport. You will need to have a test 5 days after your arrival. Day after your arrival is counted as the first day. Then you will need a test 3 days (72 hours) before your arrival into the US. If your visit is for a week then you can use the same test to travel as you got on day 5 after your arrival. Masks are required in public places.
COME ON OVER AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES WHAT OUR GUESTS HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT!! See reviews below.
Accommodatie-voorzieningen
Strand
Aan het strand
Strandlakens
Strandstoelen
Internet
Beschikbaar in de woning: gratis wifi
Parkeren en vervoer
Auto aanbevolen
Parkeerplekken ter plaatse
Keuken
Afwasmachine
Blender
Broodrooster
Elektrische waterkoker
IJsmachine
Keukeneiland
Keukenpapier
Koelkast
Koffiezetapparaat/waterkoker
Kookgerei, borden en bestek
Kookplaat
Kruiden
Microgolfoven
Oven
Eetopties
Eettafel
Slaapkamers
3 slaapkamers
Beddengoed inbegrepen
Badkamer
3 badkamers
Bad of douche
Douche
Haardroger
Handdoeken inbegrepen
Toiletpapier
Woonruimtes
Eettafel
Entertainment
Boeken
Dvd-speler
Muziekbibliotheek
Smart-tv met kabel-/satellietzenders
Spellen
Videobibliotheek
Buiten
Balkon
Barbecue
Tuin
Wasvoorzieningen
Wasmachine
Wasserette
Comfort
Airconditioning
Plafondventilator
Huisdieren
Geen huisdieren toegelaten
Toegankelijkheidsvoorzieningen
Heb je specifieke toegankelijkheidsbehoeften? Neem dan contact op met de accommodatie via de contactgegevens in de boekingsbevestiging.
Bovenste verdiepingen alleen te bereiken via trap
Rookvrije accommodatie
Opmerking van de eigenaar: Smoking is allowed outside on the deck.
Diensten en faciliteiten
Maaltijdbezorging
Telefoon
Uitgelichte locatiekenmerken
Aan het water
Dicht bij de baai
Dicht bij de oceaan
Dicht bij een ziekenhuis
Dingen om te doen
Boot
Kajak
Watersportuitrusting
Ecotours in de buurt
Kajakken in de buurt
Motorbootverhuur in de buurt
Natuurwandelingen in de buurt
Scubaduiken in de buurt
Snorkelen in de buurt
Vismogelijkheid in de buurt
Vogelspotten in de buurt
Wandel-/fietsroutes in de buurt
Zwemmogelijkheid in de buurt
Veiligheidsvoorzieningen
Koolmonoxidemelder (de eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie)
Rookmelder (de eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie)
Je ontvangt een e-mail van de eigenaar met instructies over het in- en uitchecken
De informatie die de accommodatie verstrekt, is mogelijk vertaald met automatische vertaaltools
Uitcheckinstructies
De eigenaar vraagt je het volgende te doen voordat je uitcheckt:
De vaatwasmachine vullen en opzetten
Persoonlijke voorwerpen verwijderen
De lichten uitdoen
Als je deze instructies niet volgt, kan dit leiden tot een negatieve beoordeling door de eigenaar.
Huisregels
I require a Home Rental Agreement as well as a Boat Operations agreement. These will be sent upon booking.
Huisdieren
Geen huisdieren toegelaten
Kinderen en extra bedden
Kinderen zijn welkom.
Evenementen
No events allowed
Roken
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside on the deck.
Belangrijke informatie
Algemene info
Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd door een particuliere eigenaar, d.w.z. een persoon die niet handelt vanuit zijn/haar vakgebied, bedrijf of beroep. De consumentenwetgeving van de EU, met inbegrip van het herroepingsrecht, is niet van toepassing op je boeking. Voor je boeking geldt het annuleringsbeleid van de particuliere eigenaar.
Afhankelijk van het accommodatiebeleid kan voor extra personen een toeslag worden aangerekend.
Tijdens het inchecken dien je in het geval van incidentele kosten mogelijk een geldig identiteitsbewijs voor te leggen en een borgsom in contanten, per bankkaart of kredietkaart te betalen.
Speciale verzoeken kunnen, indien mogelijk, bij check-in worden ingewilligd. Hiervoor kunnen extra kosten worden aangerekend. Speciale verzoeken kunnen niet worden gegarandeerd.
Feesten of groepsevenementen ter plaatse zijn ten strengste verboden
De eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.
De eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.
De accommodatie beschikt over de volgende veiligheidsvoorzieningen: een brandblusapparaat, een EHBO-koffer en een veiligheidsslot
Deze accommodatie heeft buitenruimtes, zoals balkons, patio's en terrassen, die mogelijk niet geschikt zijn voor kinderen. We raden aan om in geval van twijfel vóór aankomst de accommodatie te contacteren en te vragen of ze een geschikte kamer voor je hebben.
Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd via onze partner, Vrbo. Je ontvangt een e-mail van Vrbo met een link naar een Vrbo-account, waarmee je je boeking kunt aanpassen of annuleren.
Overige info
Er zijn geen liften in deze accommodatie
Er wordt een auto aanbevolen om van en naar deze accommodatie te reizen.
Over deze buurt
dit vakantiehuis ligt aan het strand in Cherokee. Bezoek enkele lokale bezienswaardigheden, zoals Wyannie Malone Museum en Hope Town Lighthouse. Je kunt ook enkele van de activiteiten in de buurt beleven, bij Marsh Harbour en Abaco Marina (jachthaven). Ga voor waterpret zoals kajakken en duiken. Blijf jij liever op het droge? Ook geen probleem. De regio biedt voldoende outdoormogelijkheden, zoals een ecotour volgen en wandelen. Bekijk onze reisgids voor Cherokee
Zijn huisdieren welkom bij PRIVATE LUXURY Beachfront Home, Beach Cabana, Kayaks, Paddle Board?
Nee, assistentiedieren zijn niet welkom bij deze accommodatie.
Hoeveel kost het om hier te parkeren?
Er zijn parkeerplaatsen beschikbaar bij de accommodatie.
Hoe laat kan ik bij PRIVATE LUXURY Beachfront Home, Beach Cabana, Kayaks, Paddle Board inchecken?
Inchecken is mogelijk vanaf 15.00 uur.
Tot hoe laat kan ik bij PRIVATE LUXURY Beachfront Home, Beach Cabana, Kayaks, Paddle Board uitchecken?
Je dient om uiterlijk 10.00 uur uit te checken.
Waar staat PRIVATE LUXURY Beachfront Home, Beach Cabana, Kayaks, Paddle Board?
Dit vakantiehuis dit vakantiehuis in Cherokee ligt aan het strand en bevindt zich op enkele stappen van Casuarina Point en op 5,1 km van Abaco Neem Farm & Factory. Ook Marsh Harbour en Abaco Marina (jachthaven) liggen op 32 km afstand.
Alle weergegeven beoordelingen zijn gebaseerd op echte gastenervaringen. Alleen reizigers die een verblijf bij ons hebben geboekt, kunnen een beoordeling indienen. We verifiëren beoordelingen op basis van onze richtlijnen en plaatsen alle beoordelingen, of ze nu positief of negatief zijn.Meer informatieOpent in een nieuw venster
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Beoordelingen
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Jessica C.
30 mei 2023
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Always Amazing
This was our third stay at this property and it was amazing as usual! The owners are extremely communicative and helpful and the location and amenities can’t be beat! We will be back as often as possible!
6 nachten verbleven in mei 2023
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Pamela B.
26 nov 2023
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Key lime house
Amazing
7 nachten verbleven in november 2023
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Leslie P.
4 sep 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Lovely as always
The property is in great shape- very well maintained, and everything is so well organized! Wonderful
11 nachten verbleven in augustus 2024
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
cheryl m.
22 dec 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Key Lime House
We had a fabulous time. If you want to wind down and relax this is the place. The home is beautiful, the host is lovely and the beach is very private. We rented their boat and it was great for fishing and exploring. Highly recommend the Key Lime House for a peaceful and relaxing time...
9 nachten verbleven in december 2024
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Harris A.
10 jun 2025
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Great family trip
One of the prettiest places I've ever been. House was even nicer than we expected. Definitely off the beaten path. We made right choice to rent a van. Very relaxing trip.
5 nachten verbleven in mei 2025
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Matthew M.
22 mrt 2023
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Secluded Caribbean
This location is perfect for people that just want to relax. I don’t think we ever saw more than 5 people on the entire beach. Donna was very friendly and always responsive to any questions I had.
7 nachten verbleven in maart 2023
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Michael W.
27 dec 2022
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Great place
Pictures don't do the house and location justice. House is absolutely beautiful inside and out. Access to the beach and the canal with the boat just a few steps away is amazing. The shallow waters for small children was perfect for our group.
5 nachten verbleven in december 2022
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Melissa U.
5 mei 2023
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
The Perfect Getaway
If your looking for a place to get away from the rest, this is it! Beautiful home, beautiful water, beautiful beaches, and beautiful weather. The privacy and seclusion of this property makes it heaven on earth. Plenty of beaches and water to snorkel and explore, plus kayaking, boating, and fishing are available to your hearts content! There are great opportunities to enjoy yummy local cuisine or take a quick drive to March Harbour for delicious restaurants. You won’t regret staying at this island retreat!
7 nachten verbleven in april 2023
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Cathy F.
14 jun 2025
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Great place for a remote vacation
Was a great place to stay. Beautiful house and area. Recommended for fishing or floating. Very shallow for swimming here. The power went out four days, however. But this is not the fault of the property. I’m guessing it is an island thing…..
7 nachten verbleven in juni 2025
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Martyn M.
8 jan 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Excellent house
The house was great but we were unlucky to experience unusually persistent high winds from north east which prevented us from maximising on lovely location and facilities.
9 nachten verbleven in december 2023
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Andrew M.
7 mrt 2023
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
A great week, even if the bonefish didn’t cooperate
My brother and son joined me for a fishing trip at this wonderful spot on it’s own beach. The flats in front of the house are ideal and we saw lots of bonefish but they were nervous. The house was very comfortable with gorgeous sunrises. We’ll be back next year to build on the experience we had this year. We know every rock, stick and mangrove shoot and cast at most of them!
7 nachten verbleven in februari 2023
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Wendee K.
27 mei 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Peaceful Relaxation
Amazing home with gorgeous views! If you are looking for a home to unplug, relax, enjoy family, fish, snorkel, or just sit in the water and relax, this is the perfect home! We kayaked, fished, snorkeled, read books, ate great local food and some of the snapper my son caught! We saw turtles, tons of starfish, stingrays, and many, many fish! Donna was so helpful if we had any questions and the house has everything you would need! You must rent the boat that comes with the house, it’s a must to explore!
9 nachten verbleven in mei 2024
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Cathy C.
5 mrt 2023
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Naples 2023
The unit was beautiful. The location was fantastic. The only issues we had were that the screens on the lanais were being replaced which was very loud and the pool was not open yet due to Ian. Those things were beyond anyone’s control though. Other than that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again.
31 nachten verbleven in februari 2023
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Erika T.
23 jul 2023
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Fantastic vacation!
We just spent a fantastic week in the Key Lime house.
Donna and James are wonderful hosts, always available to answer any question you might have or to give any suggestion. We enjoyed a lot the kayaks and the boat. Thanks to those we have been able to visit the many beautiful beaches that are around in the vicinity.
The house offers all the comforts you need, a well furnished kitchen, lots of bathroom and beach towels and a great selection of games and puzzles.
Thanks Donna and James for making our stay even more memorable. Can’t wait to book another vacation at your beach house!
7 nachten verbleven in juli 2023
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Liesa S.
21 jan 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
The Best!
This was the most relaxing vacation, EVER! The Key Lime house is perfect, private, well stocked, and beautiful! The end of the road privacy was a bonus, and we felt like we had the beach to ourselves. The paddle board and three kayaks were an additional bonus!
Donna's communication was over the top! She gave us so much excellent information and responded immediately to any questions. I highly recommend this property!
Thank you, Donna, for sharing your beautiful home!
6 nachten verbleven in januari 2024
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Marty S.
5 dec 2025
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
The website doesn't do this justice. The accomodations are top-notch, and Donna the hostess, is incredibly helpful for guiding you to various activities. Best location in Casuarina Point for adventuring. Some highlights of activities: Having our own boat out the back door. Long walks on a beautiful beach. Superlative flyfishing for bonefish with Marty Sawyer out of Cherokee. Visiting with a local Manatee. Snorkeling, fishing, and lobstering with Walker Wong from Casuarina Point. Thanksgiving lobster dinner delivered to our house at an incredibly reasonable price. Wade-fishing the flat in front of our VRBO for one of the biggest bonefish I've caught.
9 nachten verbleven in november 2025
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Lisa W.
29 dec 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Slice of paradise
We had a great holiday week over Christmas! We have visited several other islands in the Bahamas and every one is unique! The cool thing about this island is the abundance of sea life!This house is situated with the mangroves on one side and the ocean on the other. Right out the back doors we saw an ABUNDANCE of conch, sea turtles, sting rays, a barracuda, TON of star fish, a small nurse shark, pin fish, puffer fish, an octopus and bonefish!The house was spacious enough for the six of us to spread out and gather when we were entertaining. The boat that you can rent is a MUST DO! We had the time of our life on it and the experiences and memories we made will be cherished.
6 nachten verbleven in december 2024
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Jennifer S.
2 jan 2023
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Seriously Perfect Location
This is one of the most amazing locations for a home that I can imagine. We were there starting the day after Christmas, and there was almost no one on the gorgeous beach. The water is perfectly clear and shallow. We loved kayaking through the mangroves, which are to the side of the house, and seeing all the sea turtles. The boat was fun, as well. The house is everything you would need. Just make sure to bring bug spray because when the wind dies down, the bugs come out - and if you are renting a car, be ready for a million potholes! The shells on the beach are also amazing, and communication with our host was flawless. I would love to go back anytime and can't recommend highly enough!
5 nachten verbleven in december 2022
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Chip S.
6 okt 2022
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Pictures and hospitality don’t do this property justice
Donna was such a wonderful host. Took the time to come over and answer any questions we had. We enjoyed the boat very much and enjoyed going to Point of Spit and Cherokee. Don’t forget to bring cash to buy some homemade goodies at Cherokee. Everything exceeded our expectations. I HIGHLY recommended JR’s Bonefish. He took us snorkeling and pulled right up on the beach to pick us up. He kindly invited my husband to bird hunt with him the next day. Then to finish it off we booked a bonefish trip with him. How amazing. We will be back. Everyone on the island was kind and welcoming. We used barefoot rentals and they gladly gave us a ride to the airport.
6 nachten verbleven in september 2022
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Christopher S.
27 jul 2022
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Amazing family vacation
Our family of 5 had the best vacation at key lime beach house! We couldn’t have asked for a better house or a better location. Definitely rent the boat for the week as it’s a way to adventure and see new beaches and islands everyday. If you like a crowded resort feel this isn’t the island for you but if you want a relaxing paradise it’s perfect. Little bay was amazing, had it all to ourself all 3 times we went there. Spit island is great too and the little settlement of Cherokee sound was so neat at the end of the longest pier in abaco. Definitely recommend the little grocery store on Cherokee sound and the ice cream that a man and his wife sell right out of their house! We had the best time and would go back to key lime beach house in a heart beat if we get the chance! Donna was amazing and so helpful too:).
7 nachten verbleven in juli 2022
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Christi S.
9 jul 2022
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Private Beach Getaway
We loved the Key Lime Beach House! The weather and water was perfection we spent our days enjoying the boat, the kayaks and relaxation ! We hope to return for sure!!
8 nachten verbleven in juli 2022
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Anna P.
2 jun 2022
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Paradise
Donna helped me make the most of our trip. We were looking for a quiet place to get away and we found it! The house was just as described. Donna was very helpful connecting us to JR the Bonefisherman and a nice catered dinner. We also toured the Abaco NEEM farm. WE will be back!
6 nachten verbleven in mei 2022
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
William B.
9 mrt 2022
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Key Lime House
My third trip to Cherokee Sound, first to this property. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys peace and quiet.
Beautiful location. Bonefish out the front door. Great owners. Great house.
Need I say more?
9 nachten verbleven in februari 2022
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Jerry S.
23 feb 2022
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Fun In The Sun
We had a wonderful time staying at this property. Very clean.
7 nachten verbleven in februari 2022
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Anne R.
1 jul 2021
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Amazing place to stay on the Abacos islands
Host went above and beyond to make sure our stay was wonderful. Photos of the house don’t justify how wonderful and beautiful it is. We stayed two weeks.