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Shades of Blue a luxury home on private beachfront sleeps 20ppl, chef, boat tour

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Outdoor pool
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Smart TV, table football, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Forbes Hill, Exuma
  • Rolletown Tombs
    7 min drive
  • Tropic of Cancer Beach
    16 min drive
  • Little Exuma Beaches
    18 min drive
  • George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.)
    42 min drive

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About the area

Forbes Hill

Located in Forbes Hill, this vacation home is by the ocean, a 1-minute drive from Lucayan Archipelago and 7 minutes from Rolletown Tombs. .This family-friendly vacation home is 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Tropic of Cancer Beach and 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Fowl Cay.
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What's nearby

  • Rolletown Tombs - 7 min drive
  • Fowl Cay - 9 min drive
  • Salt Pond - 9 min drive
  • Tropic of Cancer Beach - 16 min drive
  • Little Exuma Beaches - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Exuma Intl. Airport (GGT) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Haulover Bay Restaurant, Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Santana's Grill Pit - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Santanna's Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪One 80 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Club Arawak - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Shades of Blue a luxury home on private beachfront sleeps 20ppl, chef, boat tour

Escape to paradise at Shades of Blue, a luxurious beachfront retreat nestled along a private stretch of pristine shoreline. With breathtaking ocean views from every room , including the spacious great room and modern kitchen with retractable glass walls, this exclusive estate offers unparalleled relaxation and entertainment. The main floor master suite boasts electric blinds, an indoor and an outdoor shower, while additional bedrooms and a games loft provide ample space for guests. Outside an infinity pool, outdoor spa, stone patio, and newly built bbq island offer the perfect setting for ultimate relaxation. Don't miss your chance to experience the epitome of luxury living in this stunning coastal sanctuary.

*To enhance your experience we offer several options for private chefs, tours, rentals, personal shopping, anything you might need while on island even concierge service all at an additional charge. Upon booking an extensive list of services offered will be provided

**For security and safety purposes the house has a front and back yard camera that does include pool/spa area*

Visit us on instagram @exumashadesofblue
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Stephanie Nanci

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: please contact owner prior to booking events
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Shades of Blue a luxury home on private beachfront sleeps 20ppl, chef, boat tour Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Exquisite!!
Our stay at Shades of Blue was absolutely exquisite..... Such a beautiful home with the most amazing view of the water! Even though weather tried to ruin our time, we couldn't have picked a better place to have my wedding and to be surrounded with the people we love! The owner Stephanie was absolutely amazing to work with and made things so easy! Definitely will be returning in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s a winner
17 of us had such a great time in shades of blue. The children lived in the pool and hot tub, our family dinners were the best and we so enjoyed the house. We went on excursions every day and highly recommend sugar adventure for your boating day. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
Loved the house and the location. We all fit just fine. Made great memories. Would definitely go back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorinn S., Cincinnati, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Shades of blue is everything that they said it is. It truly is beautiful. The house was perfect for a large group. Stephani was a pleasure to deal with. We did reach out to the property manager a couple of times with no response, so that was a little difficult, and I felt bad reaching out to Stephani , although I know if I did, she would handle anything anything. The only other thing I would say is it would be nice if they had staples there like salt/pepper, serving dishes, pictures, and things like that that would be hard for you to buy for a long weekend. But, the house was really amazing. There’s a fantastic pool house that we didn’t even get to use at all and what a shame because we looked at it right before we left and it’s beautiful. I feel like I can tell you this because my husband and I stayed a couple doors down at Greystone and it was nothing at all compared to this. And it’s literally right there. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M., Caddo Mills, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Vacation
This house is located on a quiet beach overlooking such beautiful blue waters. In front of the house you have a light surf to play in or you can walk a short way down the beach to a cove with calm water. The house is large and we had plenty of room to gather in or a quiet place for those that needed to do some online work. I would certainly recommend or return to this house with my family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MINDY A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation
The view on this house is truly unbelievable. The rooms were comfortable and spacious with end tables, dressers, and big closets. Our kids loved the bunk beds and with a large group like ours everyone felt like they had a nice space for their family. The kitchen had every item we could need — we cooked many of our meals and always had enough utensils, plates, cookware, etc. there were high chairs to use, tons of beach towels, games to play, an ice machine, an extra refrigerator..The house was clean and comfortable! We enjoyed spending all day on the pool deck, floating in floats (she had floats, life vests, snorkel gear, etc) and we loved our evenings at the huge dining table and big comfy couches. It’s slightly away from the main town which was exactly what we wanted (but a very easy, close drive). Walking distance is a natural lagoon, natural lazy river and beautiful, calm beach. Right up the road is Tropic of Cancer beach with a fun little bar! Right next to Tropic of Cancer is Santanas and Moms Bakery. The host was extremely attentive and gave us all the info we needed for instant comfort upon arrival. It’s apparent she loves her house and wants to share that love with everyone else. She left very detailed info at the house on anything we may have needed and we were very aware if we had any issues her community manager would be right up to fix it. Thank you Shades of Blue for providing the comfort, ease, and beauty we hoped for in Exuma
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla W., GONZALES

Liked: Cleanliness
Shades of Blue Family Vacation
Our stay at Shades of Blue was perfect. The beds were extremely comfortable, there was an ample number of pots and pans for cooking and communication with the property manager and owner could not have been better. The views from every room of the house along with the private beach makes this house a number one choice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R., Courtland, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Amazing
What an amazing vacation our family enjoyed at Shades of Blue! This home and the ocean playground that surrounds it was perfect for our family vacation 2024! We were a group of 20 from the age of 8 to 70. We had plenty of room and everyone had an awesome time! It was our first trip to Exuma and quickly learned that travel on the island is not like at home but Nanci, Julinka, and Beauren were so very helpful throughout our trip! The view walking into Shades of Blue is breathtaking! Pictures do not do justice to its beauty! We saw dolphins play as we sat on the beach, manta rays swim by, our kids and grands met a sweet puppy they named Scuba, snorkeled, kayaked to the park, lazy river, and neighboring islands to explore and snorkel, We booked a private boat charter from a joint venture of swimming pigs tours and 4 C’s with Captain Smiley and he was amazing! Unforgettable day of fun and adventure topped off with a delicious Bahamian feast at Lorraine’s Cafe! Our guys chartered a deep sea fishing trip from Dave Rowe and he was great as well! We did find that with such a large group, you need to book well in advance to eat out or even pick up from the island restaurants. But we highly recommend a vacation to this beautiful island paradise and I can’t imagine a better or more beautiful place to stay while experiencing all it has to offer than Shades of Blue! Had we never left the property, it would have been totally amazing still!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn & Michelle J., St.Joseph MO

Paradise
Great vacation Beautiful scenery
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Sharp
Great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania S.

Liked: Cleanliness
shades of blue
We fully understand why it is called shades of blue! Most fabulous beach ever!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trip W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trip
Beautiful house and amazing views!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C., New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing stay
Wonderful property, with fantastic views. Owner was very communicative and responsive to all questions. Everyone in our group was extremely happy about our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect paradise
This property is the epitome of paradise! From its breathtaking views, to the impeccable service provided by Stephanie and her staff, this experience was truly paradise on earth. The property was stunning with every amenity you could want or need. We booked this property to host our wedding, and Stephanie went above and beyond in helping us plan everything; from numerous recommendations to giving us a personalized wedding gift, to helping us rearrange canceled flights, Stephanie could not have been a better host. We are forever grateful for the incredible memories we share with you at your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbelievable views
Best view and setup we’ve ever had on vacation. The infinity pool, steps to a private beach, and access to crystal clear waters were unbelievable. We rented jet skis on two separate days and were able to access nearby beaches (loved Tropic of Cancer) and private islands. The Cut was very cool. Everyone we met on the island, including chefs (Chef Paul), drivers, and boat captains (Antonio), were great to work with. The homeowner, Stephanie, and house manager, Uncle B, were incredibly responsive. All in all, an amazing stay at an amazing location. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Stuart W.

OK but not great!
Location is much further and rough to get to the house. There are really no stores to support in the area. House was not ready at 4 for checking. Power shades in master did not work so I had to climb on a ladder every day to push a manual button. Master bath toilet room light did not work. Master shower would fill up and not drain. Power outage first night, generator did not turn on. Hot tub heater was rotted out and did not us hot tub for 2 days. House had multiple water leaks during rain storm. The beach was non existent due to waves versus what the pictures showed in listing. Pool was freezing, asked if I could pay to heat it and was told no. The "master" bedrooms upstairs do not have bathrooms. House ran out of water multiple times. Whats apped property manager but got very few responses. Pots and pans had rust on them. Cigarette butts from prior guests on table. Was looking for a luxury experience, but did not feel I got what I was looking for.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chadwick O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbelievable Views
The property and the views are outstanding. We got a little unlucky with the weather, but Shades of Blue is an amazing setting. Any issues we had were quickly addressed. The property manager even brought us a grill!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bit of Heaven
Shades of Blue was an absolute slice of what Heaven would probably be like. We had a total of 18 guests. that ranged from 7months old to late 40's. Everyone had plenty of space that we never felt too crowded. Every single room had a view of the beautiful ocean. We were able to swim in the ocean everyday during low tide. We even discovered a tidepool just a short stroll from the property. The property manager (UNCLE B) Beauren was the ABSOLUTE BEST! upon our arrival the TV located in living room area wasnt working he returned that same evening with a BRAND NEW FLAT SCREEN TV for us. Whatever we needed he was only a phone call away. Thank you Uncle B for everything!!! The house was well kept and fully stocked of towels, dishes, pots, pans, and beach toys. Stephanie , our host was easy to reach for any questions or concerns prior to our stay. Communication was fantastic. Our trip was everything and more!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Cortney B.

Beautiful Property
Shades of Blue was absolutely stunning views of the water. A great piece of real estate. The floorplan was well thought out and accommodating for the extended family. It was perfectly located to George Town. We recommend renting a car if staying here. Stephanie was amazing to work with during the booking process and extremely accessible. Beaurren was great and very communicative if we need any assistance while at the house. We have never rented a place with as much kitchenware as this place and we were pleasantly surprised.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay at Shades of Blue
As you can see from the photographs the house is beautiful and perfectly arranged for a group of friends or a large family. What you can't tell from the photographs is how gracious and helpful the owner is. Stephanie went over and above the efforts I have typically encountered to answer questions and make our stay great. Beauren, the local contact for maintenance and similar issues was also extremely attentive and helpful with issues such as power and water disruption caused by events which were beyond anyone's control, but come with life an an island. The location of Shades of Blue is great. It is close enough to Georgetown for grocery shopping, dining and drinks at Sharie's, but far enough way to not have to deal with driving around the circle of George Town every day. It is also conveniently located near Santana's Grill and Mama's bakery next door. The pool and deck area at Shades of Blue is excellent for hanging out and admiring the unbelievable color of the ocean. The house is aptly named for the colors of the water. I highly recommend that you reserve this house and experience it for yourself.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shades of blue is accurate!
Oh my goodness where do I start! This vacation was perfect. The house is amazing, the view is perfection. Highly recommend Chef Paul, his steak, lobster, shrimp, fettuccine and all the appetizers and desserts were wonderful. We used Pinkladysdelights for our arrival, she made the best conch fritters, spinach dip, shrimp, charcuterie board, and POTATO BALLS! We had plenty of leftovers for the next day. We took a trip out to the pigs, iguanas and the island bar, definitely worth it! We ate at Santana’s twice for lunch and it was the best grouper sandwich and platters. We used the concierge that Stephanie suggested and she had our groceries stocked when we got there and she scheduled our adventure, chef and our van for ten people. Everyone was so helpful if we had any questions. It was definitely a trip come true for me. Everything I wanted.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keena H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home and Stephanie rocks!
I rented this home for 17 of my friends to celebrate my 40th birthday! From the time of booking to after I got home, Stephanie was absolutely incredible to work with! She had the best recommendations, was super attentive and not to mention the home was gorgeous! It was a great set up for a large group of adults. I still dream about the views and I cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a large crew of all ages!
We came here for our first trip to the island with a crew of 14 aged 4-74. The house was perfect for us. Bedrooms stayed quiet even when others were up and about. Pool/hottub is great for littles while sunbathing deck and ocean kept the teens and adults happy. Nothing too precious for the really small kids to ruin. So many towels are provided and the dryer works well so you can keep them all dry. The self starter on the grill doesn’t work, and the ice machine gave out on us for a day or two but if we unplugged and replugged a few times, it started working again. Beauren was very responsive to our questions. They don’t keep any oil or spices, tinfoil or much Tupperware around, so make sure to bring or buy for longer stays. Astoundingly beautiful place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home with amazing view
The house is very nice and well kept. The view of the turquoise ocean from anywhere you are standing is amazing! The drive from the airport or to get to anywhere is no less than 40 minutes, so get your groceries first. You do NOT want your view/time to be overgrown trees and pot holes trying to get back to town for more supplies. A case of beer ~$50. A box of Kraft Mac/Chez ranges from $2 to $5 so check their shelves for Best Buy. Absolutely no consistency in pricing of identical item and confirm total at the end of every transaction is correct. Like really?? Let’s add that again. We rented a pontoon 3 days, but high wind did not allow the 3rd day. Enjoyed the boat ride and beachside restaurants. Honestly, if you plan on spending quality time at the house with family or friends this place is perfect. Don’t plan on watching any tv! Host sent us help but it just wasn’t meant to be, so my late night chill down time in front of Netflix was not possible. Last two things, but most important- bring bug spray or baby oil or whatever is needed to defend against sand fleas!! AND the master suite has an outdoor shower and it was awesome.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home and great experience!
We loved our stay! Seeing and hearing the ocean every morning from ALL the bedrooms was a huge plus. The beach below the house was perfect for days we didn’t want to venture out. Loved all the family memories we made!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023