Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway or an epic family vacation, Schooner Bay is the perfect place to enjoy adventure, freedom, and relaxation in paradise! Our current vacation homes are part of our original Cottage Collection – seated on the island in the heart of our harbour community.
Enjoy luxury and seclusion in paradise at Schooner Bay, Bahamas.
ARE YOU READY TO ESCAPE TO THE ISLANDS?
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Vacation Rentals
MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME & ENJOY ISLAND LIFE AT ITS FINESTSTAY IN OUR PRIVATE HARBOUR COMMUNITY
A place where the outside world is forgotten and a new world is revealed.Ultimate Seclusion
Schooner Bay is tucked away from the crowded tourist areas so you can enjoy peace and tranquility in our private community.
Bring Your Boat (or Rent Ours)
We have a full-service marina for you to dock and fuel your boat. You can also rent or charter one our boats for the day.
Enjoy the Best Fishing in The Bahamas
Schooner Bay is home to The Blackfly Lodge – the best fishing lodge in The Bahamas for bonefishing and deep-sea fishing.
First-Class Dining
Enjoy incredible cuisine at The Sandpiper Inn or grab a bite of fresh-caught seafood at the Beach Cabana Bar and Grill.
Authentic Bahamian Experience
From the Bahamian architecture of our homes to our location in a harbour by the sea, Schooner Bay offers Bahamian island-living like nowhere else.
One-of-a-Kind Homes
Each of the homes in our original Cottage Collection are custom-made – full of Bahamian charm with their own unique flair.
EXPLORE NATURAL BEAUTY
THE ISLANDS
Schooner Bay is the premier location for island-hopping in the Bahamas – a country made up of nearly 700 islands for you to explore. Each island has its own distinct take on Bahamian culture and fun. Whether you’re looking for authentic local cuisine, family-friendly outings, tourist attractions, or hidden gems, you can venture out to find it all and then return home to our exclusive harbour village.
CHASE THE BIG CATCH
FISHING
Officially the boating capital of the world, the Bahamas is also widely regarded as the fishing capital of the world. With everything from deep-sea fishing and bonefishing to unique spots like Hole in the Wall, you’ll encounter more variety of fish than virtually anywhere else. Find out why angler’s travel from across the globe to fish in our backyard.
HONE YOUR SKILLS
SPORTS
There are plenty of ways to break a sweat and stay in shape in paradise. In addition to the tennis and basketball courts in our community, Schooner Bay is also the perfect destination for world-class surfing and sailing. If you want to hit the links, the #1 ranked golf course in the Bahamas is only a couple of miles away.
DISCOVER SEA LIFE
SNORKELING & DIVING
You’ll never enjoy snorkeling in tourist destinations again after you experience the underwater exploration available around Schooner Bay. Home to a variety of incredible coral reefs, coral caverns, and the infamous “Blue Holes” – our warm, crystal-clear waters have something for divers and snorkelers of all experience levels.
INDULGE YOURSELF
SHOPPING & DINING
Sea-to-table and farm-to-table are standard practice in the Bahamas where the food is delicious, fresh, and local. Once you’ve had your fill of fresh conch and cold drinks, you can make your way through dozens of local shops to find unique, handcrafted items to share with your family and friends.
START YOUR PARADISE VACATION IN 3 EASY STEPS
STEP 1
Select a rental home
All of the current homes are from our original Cottage Collection, located on the island in the center of our harbour.
STEP 2
Choose your travel dates
You have the flexibility to stay as long as you please, whether that’s a week or several months out of the year.
STEP 3
Book your stay
Book online in 60 seconds using our secure Lodgix booking system or book by phone by calling 844-288-3648.
Anchorage
3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
La Paz
2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
Island Cottage
2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
Mermaids Lair
2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
Sand Dollar
4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms
Fish Talez
3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
Sandpiper Inn
Romantic Ocean View Rooms and CottagesFAQ
What should I expect from Abaco Island?
With its own calm sea surrounded by charming islands, each worth a visit, The Abacos are known as one of the world’s top boating and sailing destinations. With quaint colonial towns, two golf courses, miles and miles of Stellar Beach, great fishing and diving, and a wonderful selection of restaurants and bars, The Abacos are a complete vacation destination in The Bahamas Out Islands.
The Abacos consists of its own 120-mile-long island chain, basically a mini-Bahamas complete with its own Out Islands. Great Abaco Island and Little Abaco serve as the “mainland,” with a string of barrier islands separating them from the Atlantic. The body of water between – a turquoise Nirvana for those boaters and sailors – is the calm, shallow Sea of Abaco.
Great Abaco is home to Marsh Harbour, the “bright lights and big city” of the Out Islands. And to put that into perspective, Marsh Harbour has exactly one traffic light (the only operative one in all The Bahamas Out Islands!). Along with having a great selection of restaurants and bars, Marsh Harbour is charter boat central, with several full-service marinas where you can dock your own boat or find a rental – both live aboard sailboats and powerboats are available.
How do I get to Abaco Island and Schooner Bay?
Only an hour flight away from Florida, Abaco is quickly accessible by commercial flights, private planes, and light jets. The new international terminal at Marsh Harbor International Airport (MHH) welcomes regional and domestic flights from Nassau and Florida on a daily basis. Carriers include American Airlines, Silver Airways, Bahamas Air, Sky Bahamas and Western Air Bahamas. Flights from Florida originate from Ft. Lauderdale, Miami or West Palm Beach. Future plans include direct flights from Ontario. The private Marsh Harbour FBO offers convenient Customs and Immigration service as well as easy access to local transportation or rental car services. Schooner Bay is a short 30-minute ride from the airport. For Bahamian domestic flights, the Sandy Point Airstrip (MYAS) is just 20 minutes from Schooner Bay and is accessible by private planes and light jets. By sea, you can travel from Nassau with Bahamas Ferry Services on a fully air-conditioned vessel, or a mailboat that provides service to several towns on a weekly (or more frequent) basis.
When arriving at Marsh Harbor Airport, our team will assist you in your transportation to and from Schooner Bay. Rental cars are readily available at the airport if you prefer the independence of driving yourself. For taxi service, Knowles Taxi Service has two vans available. One you’re in The Abacos, you may want to venture to the neighboring Cays.
What can I do while on the island?
Seek out flocks of brilliantly colored Bahama Amazons (parrots) in southern Abaco (very close to Schooner Bay). The birds frequently can be seen from our property as they fly over our protected flyway. Conservation efforts, and the formation of the Abaco National Park, have helped this subspecies of the Cuban Amazon grow to a population of more than 3,000.
You can enjoy miles after miles of the exquisite beaches that produce many shades of turquoise.
Discover Bahamian settlements lost in time on small island cays. Unique 18th-century settlements painted in Bahamian hues abound in the Abaco Islands.
Discover forests covered with wild passion flowers, untouched coastlines, and stunning blue holes in the lonely southern tip of Abaco. Getting to isolated Hole-in-the-Rock, Abaco requires 15 miles of off-road driving. But arriving at one of the most isolated locations in the Bahamas makes the effort worth it.
You can snorkel one of the largest barrier reefs in the western hemisphere.
What is the weather like in Abaco?
The temperature in The Bahamas averages between 75°F and 84°F (24°C-29°C) in both winter and summer, although it can get refreshingly chilly in the early morning and at night. The Bahamian winter is usually like a perpetual late spring — naturally, the high season for North Americans rushing to escape snow and ice. Summer brings brilliant sunshine and humidity. There’s a much greater chance of rain during the summer and fall. More tropical cyclones pound the U.S. mainland than The Bahamas. Hurricanes are actually fairly infrequent here, and when one does come, satellite forecasts generally give adequate advance warning so that precautions can be taken.
Testimonials
Blackfly Lodge Review
“First time to Bahamas, and I took my wife to Abaco to go bonefishing after we had stayed at Atlantis for a week. Black Fly Lodge is an amazing facility, but what makes it wonderful is the owners and staff. I really felt like it was “home” while we were there. Very comfortable, very relaxing. Food was outstanding, drinks aplenty. Fishing guides were top notch. Both my wife and I caught our first bonefish! My wife was actually wading with sharks while she was doing it. We are hooked! Definitely going to be a repeat guest!!!”
Sandpiper Inn Review
“It’s very hard to put into words just how special The Sandpiper is. At first we were hesitant because it’s in South Abaco, about 30 mins from Marsh Harbour, but we’re so glad that we chose it. If you want to experience what makes Abaco special, stay at The Sandpiper. The Inn is in a lovely community on a harbour, both the community and the Inn have maintained the traditional Bahamian architecture. There are cruiser bicycles available and you can easily ride around the community, including to the beach and the beach cabana.”
Sandpiper Inn Review
“While at this hotel you would relax, and be transformed by its beauty. The hotel is situated near an excellent beach, which is secluded, and you could relax without any disturbance. While at the hotel we also had the opportunity to dine at the hotel’s restaurant. WOW WOW WOW! They have a young talented chef, Chef Higgins. His food was delicious. It was different, fresh, and hot. We did not want to leave The Sandpiper Inn. You would not be disappointed at The Sandpiper Inn, it is worth every penny. We did not want to leave! THIS IS A MUST VISIT!”
Schooner Bay Bahamas Review
“When we arrived at Schooner Bay, it was refreshing to see that everything looked exactly like it did in the online photos. The beaches are gorgeous and the marina was much nicer than we expected, so we plan to bring our boat next time. We stayed at the Sand Dollar, which had a great location in the harbor and a small pool that our kids enjoyed. The food at the Sandpiper is amazing, the people are all friendly and professional, and we had a blast on our excursions! We can definitely see ourselves coming back and even owning a home here!”
BOOK A RENTAL HOME IN 60 SECONDS
Simply choose your home, select your dates, and book your stay!
Anchorage
3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
La Paz
2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
Island Cottage
2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
Mermaids Lair
2 Bedrooms | 2 BathroomsSand Dollar
4 Bedrooms | 4 BathroomsFish Talez
3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms