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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathrooms279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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Hopetown Elbow Cay, Hope Town
  • Place, Garbanzo Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tahiti Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Hope Town Lighthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marsh Harbour (MHH)
    ‪120 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Oceanfront Beauty 6 KING beds/6 baths! Big Pool and Volleyball Court In Front yd


Southern Cross of the Abacos – Oceanfront Luxury on Elbow Cay (6 King Suites / 6 Private Baths + Large Beachside Pool)

Welcome to Southern Cross of the Abacos, one of the finest true oceanfront vacation rental homes on Elbow Cay — thoughtfully designed for 1–2 week family vacations, multi-family getaways, and groups of couples who want space, comfort, and privacy.

This is the kind of home where everyone can vacation together without ever feeling on top of each other.

The #1 Feature Guests Love: 6 King Bedrooms + 6 Private Bathrooms
Southern Cross is one of the very few homes on Elbow Cay offering six king bedrooms, and every bedroom has its own private bathroom.

It’s perfect for:

* Multiple couples traveling together
* Two families sharing one home
* A family vacation where everyone wants their own space
* Friends who want luxury and privacy under one roof

Because yes… having your own bathroom on vacation is a big deal.

Oceanfront Living + A Huge Pool & Deck Experience
Southern Cross is directly on the ocean with steps down to the beach, and offers the full outdoor island living experience:

* Large 35-foot oceanfront pool
* Expansive decks with lounge furniture
* Multiple outdoor gathering areas
* A separate oceanfront gazebo / deck area with sweeping views up and down White Sound Beach
* Incredible sunrise views and constant ocean breezes.. Sunsets are also in view on our new Southern Deck.

New Pool Deck (February 2026) — an exciting upgrade that makes the outdoor experience even better.

Top Floor Great Room with 360° Views
The main living space is located on the top floor, designed to maximize the views and island breezes.
STARLINK Coming but current WiFi is excellent plus Satellite DIRECT TV.

Upstairs you’ll enjoy:

* A spacious living room with panoramic ocean views
* A fully outfitted kitchen with everything needed for longer stays
* A large dining area that seats up to 12 guests
* An oceanfront deck perfect for coffee, cocktails, and relaxing together
* Two adjacent upstairs king suite Bedrooms.

New Improvements & Guest-Focused Upgrades
We continuously invest in Southern Cross to keep it fresh, comfortable, and truly special.

Recent upgrades include:

* New kitchen countertops
* New grilling and cocktail deck adjacent to the kitchen (perfect for sunset dinners)
* All new pool deck furniture (2024)
* New pool deck (February 2026)

Perfect Location – Close to the Best Spots on the Island
Southern Cross is centrally located and close to everything guests love:

* About ¼ mile north of the Abaco Inn
* About ½ mile to Firefly
* Mackey’s Take-Out is about 100 yards away (a guest favorite for easy breakfasts, lunch, and dinner)
* On Da Beach is a short ride north along the beach

Tahiti Beach is also an easy golf cart ride away.

Outdoor Fun + Space for Everyone
In addition to the pool and beach, Southern Cross offers great space for outdoor fun:

* Large lawn area
* Volleyball court.
* Family board games
* Oversized Jenga block game

Family-Friendly for Babies & Young Children
For families traveling with little ones, the home includes:

* Two Pack-and-Play cribs
* A highchair

This makes Southern Cross especially convenient for young families planning a longer 1–2 week stay.

Comfort, Reliability & Everything You Need for a 1–2 Week Stay
Southern Cross is fully equipped for longer, comfortable vacations:

* Central air conditioning
* High-speed WiFi
* Satellite TV
* Washer and dryer (guest use included)
* Microwave, dishwasher, propane grill
* Gas stove
* Side-by-side refrigerator with water and ice Maker,
* Water filtration system
* Downstairs Full Size refrigerator.

30KW John Deere Diesel Generator
We have a 30KW John Deere generator on the property, serviced monthly, which provides excellent backup power — an important feature on an island.

Airport / Ferry Help + Local Rentals
We are happy to help make your arrival easy.

We offer pickup and drop-off for guests and luggage at the Hopetown Ferry Dock.

Golf carts and boats are available through excellent local rental companies, and we are always happy to help with:

* Golf cart recommendations
* Boat rentals and slips
* Flights and travel planning
* Restaurants and island tips

We’re Here to Help You Have an Amazing Trip
We take pride in Southern Cross and love sharing our knowledge of Elbow Cay. If you have questions at any point — before or during your stay — we are happy to help.

Come enjoy the ocean, the pool, the decks, the privacy of six king suites, and the unforgettable island lifestyle that makes Elbow Cay so special.

Come share in the good life at Southern Cross of the Abacos.

Travel Notes & Important Insurance Recommendations

* A valid U.S. passport is required for entry into the Bahamas
* No COVID testing is currently required (subject to change)
* For updates, please check official Bahamas travel guidance

Travel Insurance (Highly Recommended)
We strongly recommend travel insurance through a reputable travel insurance provider or travel agency with positive reviews.

For any trip outside the U.S., travel insurance is extremely important — especially in case your plans change due to:

* Adverse weather
* Airline disruptions
* Unexpected personal or family circumstances

This is one of the best ways to protect your vacation investment and ensure peace of mind.

Property Damage Protection
For added peace of mind, Property Damage Protection Insurance is also offered at a nominal charge through VRBO and their insurance affiliate.

Mike Shields
Owner/ General Manager
Mikeshieldspvb@gmail.com
904-759-9400
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Garbanzo Beach. An outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities are available. The holiday home offers a private pool and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washer/dryer
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Garbanzo Beach and 5 minutes from Wyannie Malone Museum
Oceanfront Beauty 6 KING beds/6 baths! Big Pool and Volleyball Court In Front yd offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Fenced yard
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 8:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Oceanfront 35 ft Pool Stunning Views of Ocean Ideal Location

Oceanfront 35 ft Pool Stunning Views of Ocean Ideal Location

Oceanfront 35 ft Pool Stunning Views Ocean Ideal Location House

Oceanfront 35 ft Pool Stunning Views Ocean Ideal Location House

Oceanfront 35 ft Pool Stunning Views of Ocean Ideal Location

Oceanfront 35 ft Pool Stunning Views of Ocean Ideal Location

Oceanfront 35 ft Pool Stunning Views of Ocean Ideal Location

Oceanfront Beauty 6 KING beds/6 baths! Big Pool and Volleyball Court In Front yd Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Megan T.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had the most amazing stay at Southern Cross! The house is perfect - the pool & beach are unbelievable! The location is unreal. The house has everything you need. Communication with the host was great. We can’t wait to return!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the perfect set up for our party of 6 couples. Great location with easy access to everything on the island. Fully stocked house and excellent communication from management.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The size of the house was perfect for our group. It was great that every bedroom had it's own bathroom. The location was also a plus. We loved being right on the ocean and having our own pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Frazer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property manager was very responsive when we had a question or two.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beckie M.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenlea W.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas get away

Home was great, fabulous weather and fun time beaching, boating and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David and Terrie J., Fredericksburg Virginia USA 🇺🇸

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place for a vacation

Nice accommodation, easy access to amenities of the island. Property managers were responsive. I would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

We had a fantastic stay at Southern Cross. The layout of the house is fantastic. The view was amazing and so great to get back from a long day on the boat and get in the pool. The central location of the house made getting around the island so easy. The host and caretakers were very responsive with any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

We love the Bahamas

We were so excited to be there. We go every year. Unfortunately there was quite a few problems the 1st three days we were there. The biggest was that there was no generator. We had to help family members find accommodation bc it was just too hot and with no electricity and water it was quite miserable. I’m super disappointed about this because of the amount you pay the generator should be checked and maintained at all times. Of course after they figured out how to keep the electricity on it was a great place to be. The location is great, the beach is beautiful and beds were very comfy. I so wish we could’ve started off a lil better. Caroline was great also.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

The house was perfect for all of us. We had a big group, all ages. The communication with the property manager was almost instant. Thank you guys!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large House / Great Location

Great house in a great location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Break

Our large group enjoyed our time in Elbow Cay at Southern Cross. The caretaker and property owner/assistant were beyond helpful in ensuring our stay was enjoyable. The property was in a great location for all of our needs. The oven had some issues, but the owner assured us he was working to correct them. During our stay, we discovered a shower leak. The caretaker immediately addressed the issue, but sadly it couldn’t be fixed during our stay. Thankfully, the property has ample bedrooms and showers, so we were just fine. Southern Cross is a great property for families or groups of friends!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Worst rental ever

The property was not in a good condition.There is a major safety issue with a 3rd story porch and staircase with no pickets under the handrail.The power on the island went out once or twice a day.The house advertises a generator but it didn’t work. We had multiple suppers that we had to change plans because the power was out and the generator wouldn’t run.This caused us a lot of issues with meals and showers as the water is all through a pump, so no power-no water. The pool and deck doesn’t look like the pictures.While we were there, we ran out of propane, so we had to find a tank to swap to be able to cook dinner. In the kitchen, there was a cabinet door falling off the hinges. The built in showers are so narrow, you can barely turn around in them. The water pump could barely support a shower or two at a time. We had to take turns showering to have enough water to get the soap off. Most of the beds were uncomfortable. To sum it up, the house looks like it has had no maintenance done to it in years. I contacted the owner on the 3rd day to explain the difficulty we were having and he only made excuses for how bad the Bahamian people are to do work. I asked for a rate concession based on all the issues, instead they charged our deposit for a broken fixture that was broken when we got there. The house is not worth the price they charge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

ward l., Duluth GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Elbow has power issues

Yes. This place has a backup generator. The generator works. The automated cutover to generator did not. So long time with no lights, A/C, or water when commercial power fails. The guy eventually showed up to manually cutover.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our time at Southern Cross

We were very impressed by owners quick response to questions and making sure we were all set for a great stay! We appreciated the team meeting us and transporting our luggage for us. Caretaker was very responsive to our needs also!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location!

We had a fantastic week staying at Southern Cross! This beach front house is the perfect location. It is steps from Mackey’s an all around great spot with fresh baked bread and bakery items, gourmet coffee, as well as lunch and dinner take away items- and can’t forget ice cream! Walk or take the golf cart to Abaco Inn and Seaspray for drinks or lunch/dinner. Very short golf cart ride to Firefly or On Da Beach for drinks or meal. The kitchen is well stocked with all cooking essentials and it was nice to have a good supply of spices for your use. The beds were super comfy and it was terrific that each bedroom has its own bath. The home has 2 sets of washers and dryers, and 2 refrigerators which was great. Caroline, the house manager, was very responsive to every need or question. Fabulous stay- would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing House!

Southern Cross was an amazing house! Mike was very easy to deal with. Always answered my questions in a timely manner. HIs staff on the island were so accommodating. Wonderful people! Would 100% stay at this house again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Owen 86

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jarrid C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just Beautiful

Wonderful location on this small island. Docked our boat at Sunset Marina and had access to everything on our agenda. Property management was easy to reach. Just a wonderful experience for such an adventurous area. Plenty of restaurants on this island too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason W., Miami, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

What an island !!!!

This was our families first visit to Hope Town and Southern across was the perfect home for the week! There was ample space for our group and there’s nothing like waking up to the ocean in your backyard! The team was very attentive and ensured that our trip was an A+. I highly recommend staying at Southern Cross on your trip to Hope Town!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent week at Southern Cross

Excellent week at Southern Cross! Great location with easy access to Firefly, Abaco Inn and Sunset Marina. Quick cart ride to stores and Hopetown. House is spacious with everything you need. Excellent view of Atlantic and nice pool to cool off in after a day on the water!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary c., Dallas Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Vacation House!!

We had the absolute best time staying in Southern Cross house! The kitchen had everything you could ever need and more, having a private bathroom for each bedroom is such a luxury , an extra fridge downstairs in so helpful and the location is perfect!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a group getaway!

The views from this house are unbelievable! It was a perfect house for a group of six couples. You just can’t beat 6 rooms, all with king beds and all with bathrooms! We had so much fun with a volleyball tournament in the front yard. Location of this house is excellent! Communication with property owner and on-site caregiver for exceptional.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022