Elbow Cay · The Bahamas
On the beach, next door to the Abaco Inn.
- 6 bedrooms
- 6½ baths
- On the beach
- Private pool
- Boat dock
The house
Six bedrooms, and a view of the water from every one.
East Winds sits right on the beach on the narrow middle of Elbow Cay, next door to the Abaco Inn, with views of the Atlantic Ocean and White Sound from every room.
A large, level oceanfront lawn leads straight to the beach and a natural cove with excellent snorkeling, fishing, swimming and surfing.
The main house has four king bedrooms, and each of the two carriage houses beside the pool courtyard has a queen bedroom. There are 6½ baths in all, plus two outdoor showers.
The house’s own dock on White Sound is right across from the main entrance. Hope Town is about ten minutes north by golf cart, and Tahiti Beach about ten minutes south.
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 6½
- King beds
- 4
- Queen beds
- 2
- Carriage houses
- 2
- Outdoor showers
- 2
- To Hope Town
- 10min by cart
- From Miami
- 1hr flight
Gallery
Inside and out
Amenities
Everything on hand.
Room for the whole group, games for the lawn and the pool, and a concierge who can arrange everything else.
Inside
- Views of the Atlantic and White Sound from every room
- Open great room
- Kitchen with a large island and gas range
- Large dining table
- Bar and lounge nook
- Upstairs family lounge
- Air conditioning and ceiling fans
Outside
- Large, level oceanfront lawn with direct beach access
- Natural cove for snorkeling, fishing, swimming and surfing
- Private pool with a wood sun deck, and a pool bath
- Two outdoor showers
- Porches on two levels facing the ocean
- Covered outdoor living room with a stone fireplace
- Outdoor grill and porch dining
- Private dock on White Sound, across from the main entrance
Carriage houses
- Two carriage houses around the pool courtyard
- A queen bedroom in each
- Den with a TV
Games and beach gear
- Ping-pong table
- Cornhole
- Bocce ball
- Pool volleyball
- Beach chairs
- Coolers
Concierge services
- Airport and ferry pickup and drop-off
- Personal chefs and catering
- Fresh bread and pastries from the bakery
- Massage and yoga
Nearby
- The Abaco Inn, next door
- Sea Spray Marina, restaurant and bar, a short walk
- Hope Town, about 10 minutes by golf cart
- Tahiti Beach, about 10 minutes by golf cart
Your own dock
A private boat dock, right across from the front door.
East Winds comes with its own boat dock on White Sound, just across from the main entrance.
Tie up at the house and spend the day on the water: Hope Town harbour, Man-O-War Cay, Tahiti Beach and the reef are all a short run away.
Location
The quiet middle of Elbow Cay.
Elbow Cay is a five-mile island on the Atlantic edge of the Abacos. East Winds is on its narrow middle, beside the Abaco Inn, with the Atlantic on one side and White Sound on the other.
- The Abaco Inn
Restaurant and bar next door.
Next door - Hope Town
The harbour, the candy-striped Elbow Reef Lighthouse, shops, cafés and the ferry dock.
10 min by cart - The East Winds dock
The house’s own dock on White Sound, right across from the main entrance.
Steps away - Sea Spray Marina
Restaurant, bar and marina at the south end of White Sound.
Short walk - Firefly
Bar and grill with sunset views over the Sea of Abaco.
Short cart ride - Tahiti Beach
A sandbar at the south end of the cay that appears at low tide.
10 min by cart - Man-O-War Cay
A boatbuilding village, best reached by boat.
20 min by boat - Pete’s Pub, Little Harbour
A beach bar and bronze foundry down the coast.
40 min by boat - Marsh Harbour
The airport, groceries and the main town of Abaco.
20 min by ferry
Lifestyle
Days on the water, evenings on the porch.
Take the boat out from your own dock, snorkel the cove in front of the house, spend an afternoon at Tahiti Beach, and watch the sun go down from the upper deck.
- FishingBring home the day’s catch
- LobsterIn season from August through March
- Tahiti BeachSwings in the water at the south end of the cay
- Swimming pigsA boat trip worth taking
History
A Loyalist village and a kerosene lighthouse.
Hope Town has been here since 1785, and its history is close at hand. The lighthouse, the museum and the old village are all a short golf-cart ride from East Winds.
Further reading
- 1785
Loyalists settle Hope Town
After the American Revolution, families loyal to the British crown left the new United States for the Bahamas. Among them was Wyannie Malone, a widow from Charleston, South Carolina, who arrived with her four children and helped found Hope Town. The Wyannie Malone Museum in the village tells the story.
- 1800s
Fishing and wrecking
For generations, islanders made their living from the sea, fishing and salvaging cargo from ships that ran aground on Elbow Reef.
- 1863
The candy-striped lighthouse
The British Imperial Lighthouse Service built the Elbow Reef Lighthouse to warn ships off the reef, over the objections of wreckers who lived off salvage. It still burns kerosene, and a keeper hand-winds its lens through the night. The lighthouse society describes it as the last manned lightstation in the world that has never been electrified.
Elbow Reef Lighthouse Society - 1959
The airport opens
Marsh Harbour’s airport opened, putting Elbow Cay within an hour of Florida and opening the island to visitors.
- 2019
Hurricane Dorian and the rebuild
Hurricane Dorian struck Abaco in September 2019. The island has rebuilt since, the Abaco Inn reopened that December, and the lighthouse society continues its work to restore the lightstation.
Getting here
Breakfast in Miami, lunch on the porch.
Elbow Cay is one of the easiest out islands to reach, with direct flights to Marsh Harbour from Miami, Atlanta and Charlotte. From the airport it’s a short ferry ride and a golf-cart ride to the door.
Fly direct to Marsh Harbour
Direct flights from Miami, Atlanta and Charlotte land at Marsh Harbour (MHH). Bring a valid passport. You clear customs at the airport.
Cross the Sea of Abaco
A short taxi takes you to the ferry dock. Albury’s Ferry to Hope Town takes about 20 minutes, or a private water taxi can bring you straight to White Sound.
Golf cart to the door
Elbow Cay has almost no cars, so everyone gets around by golf cart. East Winds is about ten minutes south of Hope Town.
Good to know
Questions guests ask
How much does it cost to stay?
Rates depend on the season, how long you stay and the size of your group, so each stay is quoted individually. Send your dates through the inquiry form and we will reply with availability and a full quote.
How do we get to East Winds from the US?
Fly direct to Marsh Harbour (MHH) from Miami, Atlanta or Charlotte. From the airport, take a short taxi to the ferry dock and the Albury’s ferry to Hope Town (about 20 minutes), then a golf cart south to the house. We can arrange every step.
Do we need a car or a boat?
No car is needed on Elbow Cay. Most people get around by golf cart, and the Abaco Inn, beaches and Hope Town are all within about ten minutes. A boat is the best way to explore the other cays, and rentals are available nearby in White Sound and Hope Town.
Where do we buy groceries?
Hope Town has small grocery stores for daily needs, and Marsh Harbour has full supermarkets.
When is the best time to visit?
December through May is dry and breezy, with highs in the high 70s to low 80s °F. Summer is hotter and calmer, ideal for boating and snorkeling. Hurricane season runs June through November, with the most risk from August to October.
Do we need a passport?
Yes. All visitors to The Bahamas need a valid passport. Citizens of the US, Canada, the UK and the EU do not need a visa for a vacation stay.
Rates & reservations
Plan your stay at East Winds.
Rates are quoted on request and depend on the season, the length of your stay and the size of your group. Every booking is handled personally, and we can also arrange airport and ferry pickups, personal chefs and catering, fresh bread and pastries, massage and yoga.
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