Title: Brand NEW Oceanfront Villa with protected dockage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Brand NEW Oceanfront Villa with protected dockage Waterfront villa with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91950000/91946800/91946785/b720b81e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91950000/91946800/91946785/324b90a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91950000/91946800/91946785/8a946004.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91950000/91946800/91946785/bb9267fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91950000/91946800/91946785/5935b0d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located on the Sea of Abaco, MERMAID COVE offers a tranquil waterfront retreat. Enjoy direct ocean access from the 450 sq ft lower deck with stairs leading into the sea and explore nearby islands via kayak or paddleboard. Relax in this luxurious villa with high-speed WIFI, Sonos speaker and smart TV. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Brand NEW Oceanfront Villa with protected dockage MERMAID COVE is a BRAND-NEW one bedroom open plan waterfront Villa directly on the Sea of Abaco. Includes a 50-foot private protected dock. \*\* No liveaboards , must reserve dockage with owner \*\* Spectacular large outdoor lower deck with stairs that lead directly into the ocean. Luxurious villa with outdoor living is the ideal private getaway for a couple looking for a picture perfect location with all the amenities. Kayak, paddle board and snorkel without leaving the property (Equipment included). A unique and central location offers access by car and boat to our private peninsula surrounded by water. A unique and central location offers access by car and boat to our private peninsula surrounded by water. Protected boat dockage is available on request for vessels up to 65 feet. Please enquire at the time of reservation regards dockage. The Property • “Mermaid Cove” is part of our larger private property which consists of a large residence named “LUSEA”, our private Marina, our Off grid water and power plant, Starfish Bay our three bedroom oceanfront vacation home and Mermaid Cove our open plan oceanfront Villa. • Private and protected Guest Dockage for up to 55 foot boat with available 100 Amp power and water • Separate seating area at the private marina with chairs, tables and fish cleaning station • Two completely different water views and experiences. First from the 2nd floor patio and the 1st floor waterfront deck looking North over the Sea of Abaco. Second from the private marina docks facing south over Sugarloaf Canal and Lagoon. Both are spectacular • High speed WIFI throughout the property including all patios, decks and docks • The entire property including “Mermaid Cove” is off the grid. A large SOLAR power plant guarantees constant 24/7 power! Two diesel generators serve only as backup. All this forms part of our properties very own “green” power plant • Being off the grid we also have our own water plant. We collect our own water called “Rainwater harvesting”. In addition, we have Reverse Osmosis water as backup. Quadruple filtration system and UV treatment ensure water is drinkable from every faucet. No need to buy drinking water! Interior Living • Brand new construction completed April 2023 • Large open plan Villa newly furnished, high ceilings • Open plan kitchen with island and living area , three sliding doors opens out onto a large covered patio with dining table • Very large lower deck overlooking the sea of Abaco with stairs leading directly into the water • 50 inch smart TV including HULU, Netflix, Amazon and more. • Sonos speaker with built in streaming music services and Airplay option to play your personal music streaming preferences • Large closets and plenty of storage • Well stocked modern kitchen with gas range 4 burner, full size fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, ice maker, coffee machine, toaster, blender, electric kettle, air fryer, blender and more • Double vanity modern bathroom with large shower • King size bed , comforter, extra pillows and new hemp linens • Full size washer and dryer Exterior Living • Oceanfront directly on the Sea of Abaco • A 400 square foot outdoor upper patio with infinity ocean views. Furnished with 4 chairs and outdoor dining table. • A 450 square foot lower deck on the 1st floor with stairs that leads directly into the Sea of Abaco with 2 Adirondack chairs and 2 chaise lounges • Weber gas grill • Water toys include 2 kayaks, water mat and snorkel equipment for two • Wide deck and stairs make launching the water toys easy and convenient • High Speed WIFI on all decks and outdoor areas • The outdoor space has two distinct areas for outdoor living , the 2nd floor 360 sq ft area with covered patio and the 450 sq foot lower deck with grill, water toys and ocean access • Enjoy the water activities without leaving the property {PDESINTGST} Guests have complete and private access to "Mermaid Cove" with private parking, entrance, patios, decks and stairs leading into the Sea of Abaco. Guests also have access to the private marina and docks on the south side of the property. A pathway leads from “Mermaid Cove” to the dockage on the canal between Sugarloaf Cay and Eastern Shores. Comfortable Adirondack chairs and tables are set up on the deck together with a fish cleaning station and private dock for up to a 50-foot boat. Enjoy a completely different water view and vantage point with amazing sunsets. Always available whether you bring your own boat, rent a boat, or just want another beautiful area to enjoy. Guests are also always welcome to use the water toys including Kayaks, Paddle Boards and Water Mats on the south side of the property where the docks are located. This is a huge advantage as it provides a completely different area to explore by water in addition provides protected waters when the winds are blowing from the north. \* A rental car is recommended for movement around Marsh Harbour. Our property is at the end of a peninsula and easily accessible by car plus there is allot do do and see by car. (Once booked we will send you our digital guidebook packed with information and things to do by land and sea) \* Taxi Cabs are available and always waiting at the airport for your convenience. \* The Ferry Dock with regular ferry service to surrounding islands and cays is less than a mile away located as you enter Eastern Shores. This makes it very easy to island hop around Abaco if you don’t have a boat. \* If you plan to rent a boat we recommend renting early as the rentals are very busy especially during season. \* For those that are bringing your own boat, please ensure you provide details on requesting your booking. Concierge Services For an additional fee we can arrange concierge services or place you in direct contact with providers • Day charters on the water for offshore fishing, bone fishing, island hopping • Massage therapists for private massage right on your deck overlooking the ocean • Private Chef to cook your favorite cuisine • Order in services from local restaurants • Grocery delivery and pre stocking food before you arrive • Extra cleaning, daily if preferred • Airport pickup • Local Driver All services are subject to availability Please NOTE: The entire Island of Abaco is still rebuilding after hurricane Dorian in September 2019, but the natural beauty of the island, ocean and beaches remain. “Mermaid Cove” is a completely private and separate Villa on our large property. "Mermaid Cove" is located next to “Starfish Bay” our three bedroom rental home, both are directly on the Sea of Abaco. Both “Mermaid Cove” and “Starfish Bay” are available for rent together. (Subject to availability) Our property also includes a private residence with multiple buildings including a guest house, water plant, power plant and private marina. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Gas grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Absolutely no smoking ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Paddleboard - Water sports equipment - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 750 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103850000/103842800/103842789/ad54fd69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tucked In Marsh Harbour Abaco Marsh Harbour - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Gym 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=103842789&PinnedHotelID=103842789&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95050000/95040100/95040045/0922bcdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quaint Cottage On The Beach in the South End Elbow Cay - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews CA $800 CA $983 total includes taxes & fees Oct 30 - Oct 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=95040045&PinnedHotelID=95040045&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84780000/84772300/84772300/229b7c8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming “Poker Face” has Phenomenal Views & Dock Elbow Cay - Ocean view - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 52 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=84772300&PinnedHotelID=84772300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82870000/82865300/82865247/w2998h1998x0y0-0b1199b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Island House w/ Private Marina-Central Abaco-MHH-Sugarloaf Cay-Private Abaco - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=82865247&PinnedHotelID=82865247&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65470000/65462900/65462866/dc7d761b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hope Town's Top Rental: Beachfront sunsets, AC, free boat dock, & close to town! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b5f1b7x ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C26.55573%2C-77.02380&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-UYQQlQ72I60eB46zP54z2ymcm4=) Marsh Harbour #### What's nearby - Abaco Marina - 7 min drive - 3.9 km - Abaco Beach - 8 min drive - 4.2 km - Marsh Harbour - 10 min drive - 5.7 km - Casuarina Point - 47 min drive - 40.4 km #### Getting around - Marsh Harbour (MHH) - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Thrisies - ‬9 min drive - ‪Boat Harbour Pool Bar - ‬5 min drive - ‪Colors by the Sea - ‬6 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive - Captain Jack's ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Brand NEW Oceanfront Villa with protected dockage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Brand NEW Oceanfront Villa with protected dockage? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Brand NEW Oceanfront Villa with protected dockage? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Brand NEW Oceanfront Villa with protected dockage located? > Situated on the waterfront, this villa is steps from Lucayan Archipelago, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Abaco Marina and Abaco Beach. Mermaid Reef and Marsh Harbour are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Brand NEW Oceanfront Villa with protected dockage Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 18 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly L. Jun 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Absolutely beautiful property with an amazing view and stunning location providing lots of privacy. The hosts made sure the stay was highly enjoyable and were very responsive to any questions or needs. Shoutout to Roland for taking care of us during our stay! Would recommend this property without hesitation! ##### Kimberly L. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Guy D. Mar 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceeded our expectations! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mermaid Cove!Can't wait to go back!Communications with owners was superb!Highly recommend ##### Guy D. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken B. Jun 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Constant amenities, everything you could ask for The house was clean first class. All amenities were available. Location is excellent and safe. We will definitely go back. ##### Ken B. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer E. Aug 21, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Marsh Harbour Mermaid Mermaid Cottage is perfect! The location is very special and was perfect for boating to the other Cays. The cottage has everything you need during your stay and the owners are super prompt and helpful with any questions. We loved this spot and hope to return again to enjoy its' beauty! Thank you to the owners for sharing their piece of paradise with us! ##### Jennifer E. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### heather L. Apr 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect in every way! Perfect location, amenities and view! The owners thought about everything you may need on vacation and graciously provided it. We utilized all the water toys and searched for shells every evening directly in front of the home. The AC works great, but with the breeze you rarely need it. You will love waking up and watching the sunset from the VERY comfortable bed. We definitely did and can’t wait to go back! ##### heather L. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd W. May 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Trip to the Abacos Our trip to the Abacos was amazing. The Mermaid Cove was everything advertised and then some. Everything about the house was perfect. Very immaculate, it was as if we were the first people to ever stay in the house. Location was very secluded and quiet. Roland, the care-taker was always right near by if you ever needed assistance. We thoroughly enjoyed the property and house. My wife and I hope to be back soon with friends. Thanks to great host, Brandon and Lucy!! Todd and Betsy ##### Todd W. Stayed 6 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel C. Jul 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise in Marsh Harbour We had a wonderful stay at the Mermaid for 5 days in July. This place is absolutely gorgeous with breathtaking ocean views. The unit is immaculate, comfortable and fully stocked with everything you could possibly need on vacation. The upstairs has a large deck with outdoor seating for meals. We took advantage and cooked our fresh catch every night and enjoyed the sunsets and our wine out on the deck. The ground level provided lounge chairs and ocean access to swim/snorkel as well as paddleboard-available for use. We came by boat and used the assigned large dock that easily accommodated our 42’ Yellowfin on the canal side of the property. The dock had water/power, a cleaning table and plenty of seating as well. The area is fully secure and we felt comfortable leaving all of our rods and equipment on the boat which was a great piece of mind for us. Everything about this place is top draw with all the bells and whistles. In addition to being a great place in a wonderful location, the owners are unbelievably helpful. We had a boat engine issue on arrival and the owner referred us to his mechanic that got us up and running in a day-no simple task-blown lower unit being changed out in the Bahamas in less than 24 hours? Miraculous! Their concierge Roland went above and beyond as well, helping us unload our way too many things and procuring ice for the boat every morning. We can’t thank them all enough for the great care they took of us while we stayed at the Mermaid. ##### Rachel C. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### M M. Jan 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Simply perfect! Just bring your clothes and ability to relax. On-site hosts thought of every other detail. Immaculate in & out. ##### M M. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey B. Jul 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Might be the best spot for a couple on the whole island ! The cottage was flawless, spotless and well maintained with a very enviable position literally your own private steps down to the Sea of Abaco. Dolphins in the morning if you are up early to enjoy coffee on the deck or the stairs to the water, cool off with a dip anytime you like, some beginner kayaking at your leisure, splashing fish at sunset, and views all day long. The hosts were in town and immediately responsive to a minor request for a small table, couldn't have been nicer! The ONLY reason the location isn't five stars is because you really need a car to get to restaurants, but in exchange for that you get more privacy at night, in a very safe gated neighborhood. One of the neighboring villas is quite close, but the mature landscaping helps with that, and we can't say more because it was unoccupied during our visit. Recommend a small car if you can get one as the streets and parking in general and at all the villas in the eastern shores is pretty tight. We had a great rental but it was full-size as we had some family to taxi around from the airport to treasure cay with luggage which made parking just a bit tighter still, but not a problem. The villa has a nicely appointed bathroom with both hand-held and mounted shower heads in the very large standup shower, and there were more towels (including beach towels) than you could use in 4 weeks, which was appreciated. And if you do somehow use them, there is a washer and dryer right in the unit with detergent etc ! Would recommend to any couple looking for a first experience in Marsh Harbour. A bit far from Treasure Cay for any events there, and not recommended to drive between the two at night, but if you can sacrifice a night in Marsh Harbour, it is great to return to Mermaid Cottage after a short visit to the northern part of the island. For Dining would recommend Da Blue Hole for nice dinner, and the bar upstairs for a drink, sunset, and lighter meal. Colors by the Sea is good for cold beer and local fish steamed in foil with plantains and goat peppers. Up in Treasure Cay on the advice of owners we had lunch at Treasure Sands Club, which was a cool outside club atmosphere with good food, if a bit pricey, but with better service than most too. Would return if in the area again. ##### Jeffrey B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel N. Jun 3, 2019 #### Amazing hosts and wonderful snorkeling right outside the front door! Hosts: Fantastic, have loads of information and easily reachable for any questions. House: Beautiful and completely renovated recently. Decor is fantastic. Fridge is only a counter high half fridge, so just FYI. Amenities were great. We had tons of fun snorkeling right off the front steps. Just wade into the water and have fun! Boat storage location was very close and easily accessible. Road to the house is unpaved, but not hard to drive on. Wifi and TV worked great. Overall we loved the house and if you are going to be in Marsh Harbour, I can't imagine a better place to stay. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Notes about the Area: Marsh Harbour is nice, but all the shops and restaurants had very random hours they would be closed, which was frustrating. We rented a boat, but it was much more difficult than we anticipated. Suggest you only rent a boat if you have a lot of experience with one. The town seems to be very quiet at night. Everything is very expensive in the Bahamas, and be prepared for a 12% VAT on every purchase, and usually automatic 18% gratuity at any restaurant/bar. ##### Daniel N. Stayed 5 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorinda C., South Lake Tahoe, California May 7, 2019 #### Paradise found! The Mermaid Cottage is the most well-appointed and beautiful Rental we have ever stayed in! The minute you drive up you realize how special it is. It looks like it was freshly painted and brand new. When you walk in, you immediately see the turquoise waters outside, which draws you out to the comfortable chairs on the deck. We spent many hours sitting out here, having a cocktail, enjoying the view! Brandon is a fantastic host, and was immediately helpful when we had questions. This is a dream cottage, and we will definitely be back! Brandon, thank you for providing such a wonderful place for us to stay! ##### Lorinda C. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn R. May 2, 2019 #### Beautiful secluded cottage The cottage was a wonderful little secluded spot to return to after being out on the town. Very quaint and comfy. Perfect for a couples getaway. ##### Dawn R. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah W. Apr 15, 2019 #### A dream cottage--our new happy place! My husband and I stayed at the beautiful and breezy Mermaid Cottage for a getaway before our 3rd baby is due to arrive. Let me just rave and say I loved everything about this perfect little place and our trip-- it was a dream come true! We rented a boat and car so we were able to have lots of adventures and excursions, but coming back to the cottage and waking up to the indescribable beauty of the panoramic aqua-blue water view of the Sea of Abaco every morning was my favorite part of the trip. It felt like coming home even after only a few days! Cleaned spotlessly, equipped with all you need and nothing you don't, Brandon and Lucy have put thoughtful time and love into this home and ensure you have an amazing vacation by being helpful and quickly responsive to all questions/suggestions/concerns. I absolutely loved the king bed and comfy pillows and could have spent all day just sitting on the porch soaking in the view and relaxing or sitting on the edge of the dock/stairs that go right into the water. I told them before I left it's my new "happy place". We snorkeled and swam right off the dock and lounged in the chairs every night for sunset and to stare up at the starry night sky. Perfect location and the most desired in all of Marsh Harbour on the end of the Eastern Shores peninsula, it felt secluded, yet was close by to so many wonderful beaches and islands-- we loved exploring in the boat. The food in Marsh Harbour was excellent-- we ate every kind of seafood imaginable and never had a bad meal while there! I could go on and on, but will say this place is a gem and we cannot wait to return!! ##### Hannah W. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan W. Apr 11, 2019 #### Beautiful spot Beautiful, clean house. Great spot, looking out over Matt Lowe's Cay. House was nicely decorated, and the owners are very responsive. Would definitely recommend! ##### Nathan W. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhett B., Charlotte, NC Mar 22, 2019 #### Perfect Getaway What a wonderful place to stay! This was my 5th trip to Abaco/surrounding islands. I’ve rented a few homes that were very much NOT as advertised and I’m always a bit nervous when I show up to start my vacation at a new rental. The Mermaid was actually better than advertised and is the only place I’ll rent going forward. Look no further if you’re looking for a rental that is clean, super private, centrally located with great neighbors and amazing views. Brandon was very responsive and provided all the information that anyone new to the Island would ever need to have a great trip. Thanks Brandon, we’ll be back! ##### Rhett B. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura W., Newburyport, MA Jan 30, 2019 #### Perfect setting on the turquoise waters of Abaco. We were overwhelmed by the beauty of walking into Mermaid Cottage and looking directly out to the most beautiful water scene. The cottage is modern, clean, beautifully decorated, and extremely comfortable. From the great porch outside to the beach loungers, the great big screen tv, the very usable and up to date kitchen, and the very comfortable king size bed, we couldn't have been happier. The location of Mermaid Cottage is very close to the ferry to Elbow Cay and also close to some very good restaurants. The grocery shopping was near and easy at Maxwells. The other homes near Mermaid Cottage are quite lovely built right on the shoreline and surrounded by water. We rented a car at A&P Auto and it worked out well. We could explore the island, and a car is necessary to get around, and to and from the cottage. Overall a great Bahamian experience. ##### Laura W. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Morgan N. Jan 7, 2019 #### Perfect !!! We loved the property. We will surely be back. Thank you very much Brandon, The mermaid cottage is a perfect romantic getaway. We loved every second of it and Brandon went above and beyond to ensure that our stay was perfect ##### Morgan N. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018