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$270 / night
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Brand New!!! Tippy's Cottage by the Sea – Home 8692276 House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 8 sleeps
  • 4 nights min stay

Brand New!!! Tippy's Cottage by the Sea – Home 8692276

  • House
  • 3 bedrooms
  • sleeps 8
  • 4 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Child Friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

This beautifully decorated cottage is just 141 steps from the beach. Located on quiet Russell Island, just over the bridge from Spanish Wells, this unique, family friendly cottage is just waiting for memories to be made. It's elevation enjoys constant Caribbean breezes and amazing views. Watch cruise ships as they pass by this piece of paradise as you sit on either the covered porch, the balcony for two, or the open sun deck. Only 141 steps takes you to the beach at Russell Island where children old and young jump from the famous Russell Island Bridge into the warm turquoise waters below.

The master on the main floor is a retreat in itself. With its queen size four poster bed, barn doors to the family room, antique wooden door with glass door knobs from New Orleans, to the master bath with antique slipper foot tub, equipped with handheld and overhead shower and chandelier!!! Wake to the beautiful view of the Caribbean waters right from your bedrooms French doors!!!

The kitchen on the main level is equipped with a farmhouse sink, induction range, convection oven, microwave, full size refrigerator a much more!!! There is also a large gas grill for outdoor grilling.

The upstairs provides 2 bedrooms. One with a queen size bed, and the other with two twin beds that can be configured as a king at your request. Both bedrooms open onto a balcony with breathtaking views of the water. Both bedrooms have separate ductless air conditioning for your comfort.

Relax after a day of fishing, snorkeling, biking or many more of the relaxing activities enjoyed on this secret piece of the Caribbean in the comfort of either of the two living areas. Enjoy a family movie in the main area or sneak away for a quiet reading spot upstairs!

There is also an additional separate living area upstairs (oops, not pictured) with amazing views of the water as well. The upper level has a daybed, that opens to provide two twin beds. There is a separate efficiency kitchen upstairs with full size refrigerator, microwave, induction cooktop, sink and coffee maker. There is also a full bath on the upper level as well. Ceiling fans in all rooms along with gentle breezes give this cottage a true Island vibe! This is a perfect setup up for two families!!!

Make this your special place to remember and return to again and again!!!

NOTE: The cleaning fee is payable directly to the caretaker upon arrival.

Thank you

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds
    Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
  • 2 Full baths

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Boat available
  • Bicycles available
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Safe
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

Spanish Wells is a very small and safe island. A car is not necessary and most locals get around by golf cart. Golf carts are available for rent as well a boats! There are bicycles at the house for your use, so just go biking!!!

Policies

Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: $300.00
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.

2 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

Electricity is expensive in the Bahamas, so please use it wisely. There is a generous $100.00 allowance on electricity per week. Any charges above that will be deducted from the security deposit at checkout. This is not likely.

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About the owner

Gail M.
Calendar last updated:
19 Apr 2024
Years listed:
7
Based in:
United States
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Languages spoken: English

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“5 STARS! A DREAM VACATION SPOT”

Reviewed 28 Aug 2018

Tippy's Cottage was perfection. The house is just adorable and steps away from the quiet gorgeous beach. Gail and Audrey are lovely to deal with while planning your trip. I personally think this … More

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If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Gail the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

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We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

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How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Gail (the owner) a message.

If Gail (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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