Abaco, Bahamas, ocean beach setting, Dock, Convenient to Hope Town, Tropical










Vacation House in Hope Town

Hosted by Jim Sheldon
3 years hosting
Wifi included
Internet access throughout the property.
About this space
What this place offers
What this place offers
Comfort & Essentials
- Air conditioning
- Bed linens provided
- Heating
- Laundry machines
Kitchen & Dining
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
Entertainment & Connectivity
- Internet & WiFi
- TV
Outdoor & Recreation
- Outdoor grill & BBQ
Parking & Guest Services
- Parking available
Other
- Garden Or Backyard
- Iron Ironing Board
- King Sized Bed
- Oven Stove
- Patio Or Deck
Location Type
- Beach
- Beach view
- Beachfront
- Ocean
- Oceanfront
- Rural
- Waterfront
Nearby Activities
- Beach Activities
- Bird Watching
- Boating & Sailing
- Brewery & Distillery Tours
- Camping & Bonfires
- Cultural Festivals & Events
- Cycling
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Dolphin & Whale Watching
- Fishing
- Food & Culinary Tours
- Glamping Experiences
- Golfing
- Hiking
- Kayaking & Canoeing
- Lighthouse Visits
- Mountain Biking
- Nightlife & Entertainment
- Rafting & Whitewater Adventures
- Rock & mountain climbing
- Scuba diving & snorkeling
- Shopping & relaxation
- Surfing Lessons
- Water Sports
- Wine Tasting Tours
- Winery & brewery tours
- Yoga & Meditation Retreats
Categories
- Adventure Trips
- Beach Rentals
- Family Rentals
- Luxury Rentals
- Romantic
Minimum 7 night stay
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Things to know
House rules
- children welcome
- events allowed
- no smoking
- pets allowed
Safety & property
- accessible parking
- fire extinguisher available
- first aid kit available
- smoke and co detectors
Cancellation policy
Additional notes
The Booking Process
The Wynne Rae is looked after and managed by a local Hope Town agency, ElLBOW CAY PROPERTIES. They handle the entire reservation process. They arrange for pick up and delivery at the ferry landed. They clean, do laundry and replenish the normal expendable items and make sure the the home is prepared for your arrival. They will be available to answer your questions and help to make your stay as perfect as you had expected. WHEN YOU ARE READY TO BOOK, JUST CONTACT THE LOCAL AGENCY DIRECTLY, (561-270-0606) (info@elbowcayproperies.com) AND THEY WILL TAKE IT FROM THERE. For further information, feel free to contact the owner, Jim Sheldon, as well (jimbarbsheldon@yahoo.com) (727-789-4341). Utilizing this site will not incur any expenditure on the renter's part. Elbow Cay Properties will charge a commission to the owner for their services, NOT the renter.
Additional Information :
OUR CANCELLATION POLICY is as follows: If a renter cancels 90 days before their intended arrival date, they would receive back 90% of their money. If the renter cancels within the 90 days of their expected arrival, they would loose their money unless Elbow Cay Properties can re-rent the home for those same dates.
THE YEAR-ROUND WEEKLY RENTAL RATE currently is $5,912 including tax. That rate remains the same even over the popular Christmas/New Year holiday and the Easter week. Our agents, Elbow Cay Properties have a mid August cut off date for accepting summer season rentals for the purpose of hurricane preparations. The month of September is reserved for maintenance issues and vacation time for the many local business establishments. October opens the Fall season for another rental year.
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5.0 · 14 reviews
Overall rating
5.0
14 reviews
Cleanliness
5.0
Accuracy
5.0
Check-in
5.0
Communication
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Wayne D., La Quinta, CA United States
February 2023
Awesome family vacation
Had a great time @ the Wynne Rae. Wish we were still on vacation
Gail and Robert A., Edgartown, MA United States
February 2023
Wynne Rae
Rented for 3 weeks with another couple. We enjoyed the house, had a few hiccups here and there, but overall we had a gre…
Jamie R., Apopka, FL United States
January 2023
Great Times!
Had another fantastic trip to Hopetown. This was our first stay at Wynne Rae. The location and views were terrific. Ever…
Recent Guest, windermere, fl United States
May 2022
Family Vacation on Elbow Cay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Wynne Rae house. The view of the ocean was beautiful and we enjoyed sitting on the…
Phil B., Fort Lauderdale, FL United States
June 2019
Perfect stay in the Wynne Rae
Staying at the Wynne Rae is truly being on vacation. The house is perfectly supplied and perfectly located. We always ha…
Allan B., Boca Raton, FLORIDA United States
June 2019
Did not disappoint
Have been visiting Hopetown for many years and always thought Wynne Rae was the ideal location and looked great from the…
Where you'll be
Elbow Cay, Hope Town, Abaco, Bahamas
Important Information
Check-in
- 03:00 pm
Check-out
- 09:30 am
Change-over
- Minimum 7 Nights
Pets
- Allowed
Pet fee
- $250
Meet your host

Jim Sheldon
14
Reviews
5.0
Rating
3 Years
Hosting
Response rate: 95%
Responds within a few hours
Available: Mon-Sun (8.00am - 8.00pm)
About Jim Sheldon
Elbow Cay Oceanfront Vacation Home by Jim Sheldon We have enjoyed coming to Hope Town since we were first married and still in college many years ago. Just prior to that, we learned that a deceased great aunt had come into possession of this property in some Florida land dealings just after the crash of 1929. She was a widowed rural Minnesota school teacher and lost her minimal cash investment in Florida but gained title to this spectacular property somehow through one of the other investors. Thinking the property of no value, she never told any other family members about it and never visited the Bahamas to see for herself. Finally, after her death, the property eventually came into our names in the 1960’s. WE 'DONE REACHED'!!After visiting the property and camping on the “beach out front” in those early days, we realized what a grand circumstance and special opportunity we had as a result of this unexpected inheritance. More visits were forthcoming, contacts made and eventual work permits granted to teach students working for a large company, Owens Illinois (locally known as Bahama Agricultural Industries Limited or BAIL), growing sugar cane for the first time on the main island of Abaco. The operation only lasted 3 years and we had no choice but to return to the U.S. to pursue our careers.Why Jim Sheldon chose Hope Town WE WERE ENLIGHTENED!!That 3 year Bahama experience, with our then young daughters, was one of the best of our lives and we haven’t been the same since. We were eventually drawn to overseas living once again with the idea of “someday“ continuing to pursue our dream of having a vacation home on Elbow Cay. After 4 years of teaching at the Taipei American School in Taiwan where our daughters graduated from high school, we continued our overseas adventure by teaching at the American School of Dubai, UAE for the next 20 years. FINALLY A PLACE TO SHARE!!A few years ago, we as a family commenced building and upgrading the property. It took about 3 summers to complete the ramp to the top of the dune for golf cart access. It took another three summers to build the actual house. We had professional help but went to great pains to situate the house just right to maximize the prevailing breezes and make sure that it was as hurricane proof and open to the ocean view as possible. It all was worthwhile!! And thanks to Great Aunt WYNNE, we and countless other guests and renters have been able to enjoy the fruits of our labors. We gave the middle name of Wynne to one of our daughters and the name of Rae to the other. Hence the unique name for our Bahama vacation home, the WYNNE RAE.What makes this villa unique WE ARE BACK!!We are currently retired and living in Florida but spend the month of July at the Wynne Rae with our kids and grandkids. We return in the fall when the rental season is a bit slack to continue to enjoy the Wynne Rae, Hope Town and all of Elbow Cay as well as unparalleled sailing with our own trimaran sailboat, TRI-ING TIMES, on the Sea of Abaco.
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