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Luxury Waterfront Home Overlooking Moriah Cay with all you need to explore Exuma

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Exuma, Exuma
  • Rolletown Tombs
    3 min drive
  • Fowl Cay
    5 min drive
  • Tropic of Cancer Beach
    24 min drive
  • George Town (GGT-Exuma Intl.)
    36 min drive

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About the area

Hartswell

With a stay at this vacation home in Hartswell, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Lucayan Archipelago and a 3-minute drive from Rolletown Tombs. .This vacation home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Fowl Cay and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Tropic of Cancer Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Rolletown Tombs - 3 min drive
  • Fowl Cay - 5 min drive
  • Palm Bay Beach - 19 min drive
  • Tropic of Cancer Beach - 24 min drive
  • Little Exuma Beaches - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Exuma Intl. Airport (GGT) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Haulover Bay Restaurant, Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Anchor - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪One 80 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cheaters - ‬10 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.

Luxury Waterfront Home Overlooking Moriah Cay with all you need to explore Exuma

The Mandarin is a luxury waterfront home spread across a half acre property overlooking Moriah Cay and the surrounding Land and Sea Park. The Mandarin is ideally located near the cut between Great and Little Exuma and provides access to explore something new every day.

The Mandarin has 4 double bedrooms and 4 1/2 Bathrooms, yard, garage, swimming pool and docking facilities. The property is fully airconditioned and has a separate bar with Hibachi grill and numerous entertainment options.

The house is situated on a dead end side street away from the Queens Highway in the private and secluded neighbourhood of Moriah Harbour in Hartswell, Great Exuma. The property is fully protected by a backup generator during any island power outages.

The property can easily accommodate 8 adult guests in beds and 2 additional children.

Moriah Cay (and one of the best sandbars and beaches in Exuma) is less than 500 yards from your front door and Man O War Cay is another 500 yards as well. The property is entirely surrounded by the beautiful Moriah Cay Land and Sea Park with dozens of secluded white powder beaches.

2 Standup Paddle Boards and 2 Kayaks are included and provide access to the local beaches, islands and bone fishing flats. The property has a 21ft Centre Console boat which can be included by separate arrangement for more exploring to Stocking Island, Elizabeth Harbor or even Sandy Cay.

The property has a generator backup and is substantially solar powered. We use natural filtered rainwater throughout most of the home.

The Mandarin is PET friendly.



Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Monica Minns

Languages

Dutch, English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf on site
  • Boating on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

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 allowed
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: By Negotiation Only
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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
Property Registration Number 118566018

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Luxury Waterfront Home Overlooking Moriah Cay with all you need to explore Exuma Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan C., Lake Norman, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise FOUND!
It’s hard to put into words the beauty of Moriah Harbor and being able to stay right on her beautiful waters in the Mandarin House. The property was so perfect for our group and allowed everyone their own space to sleep and relax. We loved being able to hang in the pool after our days on the boat and in the water. Many naps were taken floating in the late afternoon sun floating in that pool 😂. The wild life in the harbor right off the dock was spectacular. We saw sting rays, turtles, lemon sharks (harmless), puffer fish, and more! I could’ve explored the area for a month. I was so sad to leave after 8 days. It simply wasn’t long enough. Monica is such a gem and so so communicative, kind, and helpful! We just loved our stay and can’t say enough. I don’t think we will ever stay anywhere else on the island now.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Larry P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Longest Day Vacation
The Mandarin checked all the boxes!!! We had a great stay and will keep it on the list to consider staying again!!! However, one of the bedrooms bathroom, you have to go outside to get to it. It's the pool bathroom. The only other thing to consider is the dock. Good built dock with deep water even at low tide. The ladder could be better. Our group had some 60 year olds and had to pick them up at Browns Marina just down the road. With the larger boat we rented for our group of 7. The dinghy runs great and is perfect for a sandbar visit. Pool was awesome and the air conditioning was amazing, trust me that's important! The kitchen is the common area and has plenty of room to meet eat and watch TV. The laundry room is perfect, out of the way so anyone could wash clothes and not disturb the other folks, it is where the half bathroom is located. Monica took great care of us, she had Krissy meet us and they always responded quickly and answered all our questions. So, 5 stars except for the pool bathroom and the dock ladder!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Moriah Harbor Cay Beauty
Monica was great communicating. We LOVED renting the boat, getting massages, and wonderful chef Joe! The views are outstanding. The water is SOOOO BEAUTIFUL!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING!!!!
My family (my mom, 2 sons aged 15 and 26), my boyfriend, my son's girlfriend, and I stayed last week. This home is nothing short of amazing. The location is far enough from town that it is not loud or busy, but close enough to get what you need without a lot of hassle. The home itself was immaculate and everything you will need is available. We cooked 2 nights and every morning for breakfast and everything that we needed was available in the kitchen to prepare our meals. The rooms are spacious and the layout is such that you can enjoy privacy when needed. The view is to die for. My children fished off of the dock and we did snorkel from there. We saw sting rays and had a turtle that kept us company every day while we were there (we named him Samuel) and he likes to eat squid. There was also a small nurse shark that hung out one day. We were able to rent a boat and go to some of the sandbars that are closeby and I cannot decribe the beauty. We were also close enough to go to Chat N Chill for a while one day by boat. Definitely rent a car so you can get to dinner and the market because it is about a 20 min ride into town. Overall, if i could give 10 stars, I wouldn't hesitate. The owners were always available (I communicated with Monica on multiple occasions, she always responded very promptly, answered all questions, and we were greeted at the home upon arrival. Definitely worth every penny!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical time with friends and family
We loved our stay at the Mandarin House. It was perfect for a group of long time friends. Everybody had both space to get away and a great family spaces to get together. We cooked together, hung out by the pool and explored the island. Monica made excellent recommendations for activities, services and restaurants. The staff is great too, they came by frequently to check on things and make sure we had gas for the grill, towels and supplies. I would recommend that they get new paddles for the paddle boards. Overall we had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical!
We loved our stay at the Mandarin. Comfortable and peaceful, it was just what our family needed. The pool was perfect and the kitchen plus bar area were super fun. What a lovely way to experience the Bahamas.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

April N., South Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful island, lovely people!
Beautiful spot, super convenient, lovely people. Groceries easy to find. Kitchen perfect for food prep and group meals. Sitting by pool lovely. We had some challenges with the ac units smelling of mold due to lack of use, bleaching prior to guests arrival would solve that.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl, Bend

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house was absolutely perfect!! Monica had fast, excellent communication from the time we booked through check out. We hired a Chef Keva to cook our meals which is an excellent way to fully enjoy your vacation. We loved hanging out at the bar area after a long day on the water. The dock was perfect for our boat rental drop off where we explored Moriah Cay and then spent the afternoon at Chat n Chill. A short drive to Tropic of Cancer Beach which might be the most beautiful beach I have ever seen. We had a lovely dinner at Blu on the Water, a short drive from the property. I would highly recommend the Swimming with the Pugs All Day Tour (Staniel Cay). So much fun! It also includes a stop to see endangered Iguanas, swimming with Nurse Sharks, snorkeling Thunderball Grotto, and lunch at Staniel Cay Yacht Club. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mandarin
Quick response from manager for any troubles. Nice kitchen. Well stocked with everything we needed. It is a bit far from town or bars/restaurants which will suit a lot of people just fine. Pool was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mandarin
This property was a perfect location for us. As only 4 in our party plenty of space. The layout of property a bit different to other properties. All in all supported our needs.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday/Anniversary Getaway
The perfect place for 2 couples. It was great-each couple had their own space in the evening but we ate breakfast together in the main house each morning and gathered to play cards and just hangout. We were there in September and there were not a lot of restaurants that were open so we did a lot of cooking in the evening as well. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Outside Entertainment and Space
We loved the size of the lot and outside entrainment around the pool! Everyone had plenty of room. It is a great space for families with kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Priscilla B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week in paradise
We stayed in The Mandarin for a week in July. It was amazing! Great location as long as your ok being outside of town (which we were)! Only minutes from Forbes Hill (highly recommend). We rented a boat for three days and it was wonderful having it to visit places like Chat N Chill, Hoppers Bay and Starfish Beach. The dingy was used the other days and it worked great while we were there. We fished and snorkeled right off the dock. The house was plenty big enough for our group of 11 (6 adults, 5 kids with one being a toddler that slept in the crib included with the house). There were minor issues that Monica addressed appropriately. The property could use some freshing up (like a new dining table- it was on the verge of breaking while we were there) and some additional kitchen supplies (like cookie sheets)…minor things in the grand scheme. It was a dream vacation with our family and we made memories that will live on forever!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We loved our stay at Mandarin. Monica was extremely helpful. A few issues with the dingy. Wasn’t working until two days prior to departure. Owner was on top of issues and trying to solve the problem. All in all we had a great memorable trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place; Awesome host
The property was perfect for our group of 4 couples. Everyone had their own space and plenty of room to stretch out. We enjoyed the pool on the property and the dock and view! Both the host and owner were quite helpful and responsive!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Mandarin House Is Magical!
We loved our stay at the Mandarin. Monica met us in Georgetown and we followed her to the property where she gave us a helpful tour. During the week, she was very easy to get a hold of and helped us with any questions we had. The property itself was beautiful and charming (it is more of a "campus"). Our teenager stayed in the small apartment on her own and she appreciated her own space. The main house has the kitchen, main living and dining area, a wonderful laundry room, and another king bedroom ensuite with a huge closet with a crib. There was lots of room to unpack and fold/hang clothes. The other house had a big room with a large bed + bunkbed where our 9 and 10 year olds stayed on their own which was perfect. Another couple with their 2 year old stayed in the other king bedroom ensuite, which was large and comfortable. This second complex also has what I would call an "entertaining" room with a hibachi grill (we did stirfry one night), a bar window and seating, a very cold fridge perfect for beer, and fun musical instruments. The pool was fun for the kids and the dock had a dinghy, paddleboards and kayaks. There was snorkle gear to use which we kept in our trunk all week because you will want it when exploring all the beaches. The location was perfect. . . close to the grocery, gas and shops in Georgetown. The kitchen at Mandarin was well stocked for cooking. The Forbes Hill beach 8 minutes away was our favorite! We would recommend the Mandarin 10/10!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable vacation
Nice home with good amenities. Plenty of space to spread out or spend time together as a large group. Enjoyed cornhole, the pool, paddle boarding, the dinghy (once the engine was swapped out), the hibachi grill, and swimming off the dock. Communication with the property manager was excellent and the small issues that popped up were addressed quickly. Small repairs are needed, like tightening the cabinets and securing the dishwasher. We had a wonderful time and would visit this property again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tera H.

Can’t beat the location
The location was exactly what we were looking for. The house is a little worn and not as clean as I keep my own house but it didn’t bother us and we would go back. It had everything we needed to have a enjoyable vacation. Hands down our favorite vacation yet. The dingy boat is unreliable so definitely take 2 paddles out when you go out. Monica was very responsive and helped us plan all the details. Take the trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Must Stay
We could have easily stayed in a resort, but we are so happy we elected to stay at the Mandarin. Such a neat property with a lot to do! We went with two families (9 total people; 4 adults and 5 children ranging from 8-15), and everyone had plenty of space and privacy. At the same time, we were able to hang out in the main living space whenever we were home. We loved paddle boarding and kayaking across the bay to Moriah Harbour Cay. It only took 35 minutes to an hour to get to the opposite side of the island for excursions. The moment we arrived Monica made us feel welcomed! Her exact words were, “Let the kids have fun, they are in the Exumas!” We made great memories and recommend this location to anyone looking for the perfect spot to vacation with family and friends!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay at Mandarin House!
Moriah Cay is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and staying at the Mandarin House was the perfect place to take it all in. We were a party of eight that travels to Exuma every year at the beginning of March. This year was the first time we rented a house and it couldn't have worked out better. Mandarin House is lovely and worked out comfortably for all of us. We had plenty of room to gather together as a group or spend apart for quiet time. The kitchen is large and provides a nice area to cook and prepare meals. The terrace is perfect, and the pool was a delight. We rented a boat from Drexel for six days and couldn't be more satisfied. Overall, thumbs up for a wonderful, relaxing, and beautiful place to stay when visiting Moriah Cay and Exuma.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori W., Sparrows Point , MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Setting
We loved this property. The actual set-up of the house, the beautiful view, and the wonderful dock and access to water. We were able to see sea turtles and snorkeled right off the dock and saw starfish and small fish and corals. We loved the pool area. The meal that Bola came and cooked was amazing. Thank you Monica for being so helpful through the whole process.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kerri E., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice play to stay
This was a great place to stay for three couples. We all had separate spaces as the house is laid out with each bedroom in separate areas. The main house had a nice large living area and big dining table. The outside bar and hangout areas were great too. A couple things to note...two bedrooms are en-suite, but the third had to go outside to enter their bathroom. There is the main house that has one big bedroom with a full bath. Then there is the bar area...it has one bedroom behind the bar (facing the front of the house with bunk beds (their bathroom is outside, on the other side of the bar, so great for when hanging outside and for the kids in the bunkroom. Then on the other side of that bath is another en-suite bedroom that faces the pool/ocean. If you want to boat anywhere other than the sandbars across the way, you def need to rent a boat. Someone was complaining about the boat that was available...their review was completely unsupported. It's a dingy...it's not made for far travel. If you arrive on a Sunday, def take advantage of groceries being delivered to the house...the grocery wont be open until Monday so you def want some food for potentially dinner and breakfast the next day. Nitza, who provides the massages, and her co-masseuse were AMAZING!! We hired Chef Keva to come cook dinner for our group one night. It was the best meal we had on the island and it was reasonably priced. Plus, they were both lovely ladies.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

David M.

Not our cup of tea
We had high hopes that the Mandarin House would open up a new part of the island for my family ( 5 adults, 4 kids(5-12). The hope was we could walk the beach at Moriah Harbour Cay on a daily basis and I could fish for bonefish near the house. While we could it was not an easy trip. The five minute dingy ride to Moriah Harbour Cay required it to be hide tide unless you didn't mind pulling the dingy 75 yards through shallow water and it also required a working dingy. Additionally, the direct route to the beach required either multiple trips in the dingy ( 2 adults and 2 kids at a time) or some people to paddleboard or kayak. Plus the walk to the beach required hauling things over the island on rocky ground and a 100 yard walk through a watery mucky mogul area before getting to the beach area. The beach is very beautiful equal to Coco Plum or Tropic of Cancer beaches as a way of comparison. The house itself was in fair shape but could have used a deep cleaning. Also, the three separate buildings that housed the 4 bedrooms made it not feel like a family gathering but more like a hotel stay with everyone heading to there bedrooms after dinner. This was due to the limited seating in the "living room" area and also due to the no-see'm that appear in the evening on the calm night so no outside seating. The dock usually had a breeze so it worked well for night time gathering and star gazing. We met Jonas who replaced the dingy's motor after our first day out on the water. The motor died coming back from my first trip to the Cay. Poor Jonas and his assistant paddled the boat back in a constant 15+mph wind from the swim platform I left it at which was at a house 1 mile away( I had to walk back to the house). Jonas also returned twice more to get the new motor working after what appeared to be operator errors. Once due to vent cap somehow was closed and the second when the gas line valve somehow was turned to the off position. Both of these operator errors happened after the dingy was up and running on the water and the engine quit in mid trip. Not fun trying to paddle a dingy in the wind as Jonas and I can contest to. I can not recommend the house for a group of 5 adults and 4 kids unless you want to be separated. I also can not recommend the location for accessing Moriah Harbour Cay unless you area seasoned dingy operator or like to paddleboard or kayak in the wind. I did not attempt to catch bonefish from the house.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Vacation
We had an amazing time in Exuma! The Mandarin House is beautiful and is great for families with multiple units. Monica was wonderful and available for all questions and stocked the house with groceries ahead of our arrival. She also provided very useful information regarding car rentals, excursions, etc. prior to our arrival which was so helpful! We had a delicious catered meal from Nola our first night which was wonderful. She even offered to hold our baby while we ate. We rented a boat from Daphne with Exclusive Boat Rentals and her crew delivered it and picked it back up! We loved using it to explore around Moriah Harbor. We had a great time on a private charter with Exuma Watersports. We are already planning our next trip back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023