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Step from your porch onto the soft white sand & crystal clear water.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Step from your porch onto the soft white sand & crystal clear water.

Rake n Scrape is a quaint bungalow on the beautiful two mile long beach of Spanish Wells. Evoking the feel of an old beach cottage but with modern amenities like air conditioning, TV and wifi. Enjoy your morning coffee or happy hour on your private deck overlooking the water, listening to the sound of the waves washing on the shore. You won't want to leave!
Many guests say they enjoy the enclosed outdoor shower so much they even used either of the indoor showers! The water is so clear with a soft, white sandy bottom that is perfect for swimming or using the included kayaks and paddle boards. In the heart of the quaint lobster fishing town of Spanish Wells, food and liquor stores are very walkable, but we recommend renting a buggy (golf cart) to explore the island and adjoining Russell Island. Lounge chairs, kayaks and paddle boards are included.

Property manager

Host

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pack-n-Play & High Chair available on request.

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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Spanish Wells

What's nearby

  • Tay Bay Beach - 34 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Preacher's Cave - 34 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Glass Window Bridge - 54 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Briland's Blue Hole - 61 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Harbour Island Ministry of Health Clinic - 61 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • North Eleuthera (ELH-North Eleuthera Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wreckers Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Eagles Landing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar bar & grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shipyard Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Budda's Snack Shack - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Step from your porch onto the soft white sand & crystal clear water. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Step from your porch onto the soft white sand & crystal clear water.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Step from your porch onto the soft white sand & crystal clear water.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Step from your porch onto the soft white sand & crystal clear water. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Spanish Wells vacation home is steps from Lucayan Archipelago and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Ben Bay Beach. Current Bay Beach and Government Dock are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joyce A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Get Away

Lori and Vince were great hosts. We come to get away. This was our second trip and it didn’t disappoint! So relaxing. We will be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claus B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Bahamian Cottage in Paradise

We loved this little cottage right on the beach. It felt very cozy and was perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristen d., Lynchburg va

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip

Property was exactly as described. Great trip- we plan to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly S., Washington, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas Trip

This was my second time staying at this property- and it truly is amazing. Gorgeous views and just foot steps to the sand. This trip was my husband, 3 kids and myself- and the cottage was perfect. I can’t wait to return to SW, and this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Perfect spot in a beautiful location. Just as advertised. Vince was very friendly checking in throughout our stay and making sure we had what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daysi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Anniversary

Celebrated our anniversary at the amazing Scrape and Rake! Could not have asked for a more idyllic location and perfect beach bungalow.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mike

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family spot with paradise in your backyard!

Our family of four enjoyed every minute of our time at Rake N Scrape. Vince was great. The views were great. The island was incredible. We especially enjoyed relaxing in the chairs on the back deck. I hope we make it back soon and will stay in this spot again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly-Jo S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise Found!

This cottage was perfect for our girls trips. The location in town and directly on the beach met our every expectation. Vince and Lori were excellent! They were very responsive, answered our every question and made our experience seem effortless. A beautiful property!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Back again

This is the second time that I’ve rented this beach house. It’s perfect for a couple or a small family. The view can’t be beat. The property managers are incredibly helpful and kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place and location

This place is right on the beach and has a beautiful view of the water. It isn’t big but it is very comfortable. The owners are incredibly helpful and nice. I highly recommend Spanish wells and this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralond J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rake N Scrape Review

We Thouroughly enjoyed our week at this property. Vince was so helpful with everything. The house is ocean front and the views are awesome. This was our second time here and we will definitely book again next year at Rake N Scrape
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect beach cottage!

This cottage is absolutely perfect - decorated to feel beachy and fun and has all the essentials. The beach is literally in the front yard, and a sand bar provides the perfect protected beach. We walked the mile loop on the sand bar every day at low tide and at high tide. Vince is a terrific host and treated us to fresh coconuts from the property. The house is a short walk (or golf cart ride) from the islands restaurants and groceries. It's an ideal low-key beach vacation. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

We absolutely loved our time at Rake n Scrape! The location is amazing, right on the most beautiful beach in Spanish Wells. And the liquor store is right across the street! The house had everything we needed during our stay. The kayaks were such a great bonus for us. I loved watching the sunrise on the deck while drinking my morning coffee. Lori was very easy to work with, and even helped arrange the airport and water taxi. Spanish Wells is a very laid back vacation spot and we hope to visit again and definitely stay at the Rake n Scrape!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juli I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolute Paradise

This place was a dream!! It was truly amazing. The location was perfect! I absolutely loved how we could step out our back door and be directly in the sand! The little back deck with the palm trees over it was perfect. The exact location on the beach was awesome. We enjoyed the sandbar, the kayaks, the paddleboard, the outdoor shower, everything was great! the pictures are completely accurate about everything. It is not big or fancy, but it is a perfect little Bohemian cottage and it was exactly what we needed. We did not come to the Bahamas to be indoors, but when we were, we were comfortable. We came to the Bahamas to enjoy the beauty of the beach and the water and we did exactly that this week! All the communication was perfect and we had a dream of a trip. Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce A., Adrian

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the island life

Rake and Scrape was great! Perfect location! We had everything we needed. My husband and I had a wonderful time…relaxing, fun. Loved the kayaks!! Went out to Pier Rock one day! Beautiful!! Watching the sunrise, Walks on the Beach and just relaxing on the deck. Loved Budda’s. Great burgers. The Shipyard had an amazing cheese dip- went back a couple times for that! Found a great local coffee shop too! Lori and Vince were great! They had our shuttle and ferry set up and met us at the dock with our buggy! They were responsive to our texts and calls! They came by the morning we were leaving and got us back got to the dock! Thanks for a relaxing get away! We had such a wonderful time.. we booked our stay for next year before we even left the island!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellett B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place!

We loved Rake n Scrape! Like others have mentioned, the house is not large, but it is thoughtfully laid out and very clean (bedding, towels, great mattresses, etc). We loved the reclaimed ship teak kitchen counter top and the old wood shutters. The location of the house is great - close to everything in town and yet beachfront. The water in front of the house is shallow and the sandbar (also directly in front of the house) was perfect for our 3 year old to walk with us and explore. On a very minor clarifier, the VRBO listing mentioned “cable tv / basic cable” which we assumed would be Cable Bahamas like we have had at other houses in Spanish Wells, but it was just a web enabled Visio tv with apps. We wanted to watch college football bowl games but had a hard time bc streaming apps wouldn’t let us watch network tv (ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC due to Bahamas location / VPN didn’t solve it either). Overall, this was one of the best houses / vacations we have ever had! We will definitely return to this house again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calm and Beautiful

We loved this darling cottage. The location was perfect, just steps from the most calming bay. Inside, the beds were very comfortable and we enjoyed the interesting and laidback decor.Vince and Lori were great. Vince met us at the water taxi dock to show us to the cottage and helped us work out a plan when our incoming flight got switched to a different airport. We wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meighan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

Great getaway. Everyone was very kind and helpful. Dream vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicola m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great relaxing location

Been here already, we enjoyed the place, peace and relaxing spot, just on the sea! Many thank to Lori and Candi for taking care of us!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Getaway

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place we’ve stayed in the Bahamas

We travel with another couple for our Caribbean vacation every other year. This year was our fifth year exploring new places in the Bahamas. We all agreed, Spanish Wells and the Rake and Scrape was our favorite place so far. Everything about the place is wonderful, beautiful beach and sandbar, comfortable lodging, convenience, super kind and friendly host- Vince you are great, and thanks to Lori too for all her help with organizing the details. We loved the ocean breeze which keeps things cool and pleasant, so no need for air conditioning during our stay. The only recommendation would be more screens on the windows especially in the back bedroom, for circulation. The island culture is welcoming with good food and friendly people. The golf carts are a fun way to get around the island.. We will definitely be coming back for another stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage with Amazing Views

Wow! We loved our stay at the Rake-n-Scrape! Comfortable, cute cottage right on the water! Had everything we needed. The hosts, Vince and Lori were great! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little piece of paradise

I can’t say enough great things about our stay! The owners and caretakers were amazing! They communicated with us from the minute we inquired about the property all the way through check out. They gave great recommendations of where to book golf carts, places to eat and things to do. They even helped coordinate our arrival with a taxi and ferry to and from the island, and when our flight home got cancelled they went above and beyond to accommodate us another night. We LOVED the house, the location and Spanish Wells. A little piece of me is still there and we will be coming back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Trip

Girls trip was fabulous at Rake n Scrape!!! House is adorable with everything you need. Location could not be better. Vince and Lori were fantastic to work with!! No complaints and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023