ParadisePoint

Overview

ParadisePoint is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath beach cottage on Tar Bay, Great Exuma, listed for up to 6 guests. If you are looking for an Exuma beach house with a private beach, here is what the listing actually says. According to the listing, you step off the deck onto the sand, and a snorkeling reef sits about 40 yards out.

The listing title says "Private Beach," and the description calls it "a semi-private beach that will make you feel like it is all yours." It is not a condo or part of a resort, per the description. Exuma International Airport (GGT) is about 5 minutes away and George Town 10 to 12 minutes, according to the listing.

Amenities

• On the beach
• 2 kayaks and a paddle board
• 5 sets of snorkel gear, beach chairs and a cooler
• Air-conditioning throughout
• Full kitchen
• Washer and dryer
• Gas grill
• Wi-Fi
• Smart TVs on both levels
• King bed, queen bed, twin bed and a queen sleeper sofa

Listed by the host. Confirm current amenities on the listing.

Beach Details

We could not find a single Bahamian rule that covers every beach. The Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority Act of 2014 manages public beaches, but it does not settle when a shoreline can be private. So treat "private beach" here as the host's description.

Even the listing says semi-private, which is the fairer word: a quiet stretch in front of the cottage that you are unlikely to share with crowds, not a beach reserved for you by law.

Before You Book

• The lower level, with the queen and twin beds, has its own entrance.
• An on-island caretaker can meet you at the airport, pre-stock groceries and arrange a private chef, massages, excursions or a car rental, per the listing. No prices are given for these, so ask.
• According to the host, the cottage was refreshed around 2023, with new A/C units, beds, kitchen, windows and outdoor furniture.
• The listing says its prices include all fees. Add dates on the listing to see the total for your stay.
• The Exumas sit in the Atlantic hurricane zone. NOAA dates the season June 1 to November 30, with most activity from mid-August to mid-October.

Map

Approximate area near Exuma International Airport, Great Exuma. The exact location is shared by the host after booking.

Nearby

For what we know about beach access in the Bahamas and when to go, read our guide to private beach villa rentals in Exuma.